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Darlington pensioner dies two months after fall at home
A Darlington pensioner died two months after falling at home after suffering injuries that he never recovered from, an inquest has heard. Peter Eric Ford, 87, of Faverdale Road in Darlington, was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital in April
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Loyal customers share memories of popular Darlington bar as it announces closure
Loyal customers of a Darlington bar and club have chosen to share some of their fond memories from the last 15 years after the venue announced it had closed. The Grange Bar revealed on Thursday (August 1) that it had decided to close - leaving
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Cinema chain offer update on venue 'coming soon' after taking over building
A cinema chain has unveiled the progress they have made at a venue that they have taken over, as they say it will be 'opening soon' to customers. Savoy Cinemas, which bought the former Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison earlier this year, has
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Pictures as Summer Sounds music festival returns to Guisborough
The Summer Sounds Music Festival returned to Guisborough at the weekend. Guisborough Rugby Club's ground hosted a full programme of live entertainment from some of the UK's best tribute bands and artists on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Jubilation for Darlington couple who mark 60th diamond wedding anniversary
A Darlington couple are today celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and are set to receive a letter from the King to mark the occasion. It all began back in the early days of the swinging 60s for Jim and Anita Allen, now 81 and 80 - who met
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'Lots of memories' - Popular Darlington bar announces closure after 15 years
A popular Darlington bar and club has announced its closure after 15 years of trading as the owners of the venue say they are retiring. Revealing the shock news on Thursday (August 1), the owners of The Grange, on Wellington Court Mews, off Grange
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Pedestrian seriously injured as she's hit by car as police close off high street
A pedestrian has been left with serious injuries after she was hit by a car, as police sealed off a high street for several hours. The incident saw a woman hit by a vehicle in a car park just off Stokesley High Street, outside of Newton’s Solicitors
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Full list of road closures for Darlington 10k set to take place this weekend
Darlington 10k is back once again this year and will see hundreds of runners take to the streets and relish the challenge - but which roads are going to be closed? It's the final countdown for the Darlington 10k which is set to draw runners and
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Coroner gives drug warning after man dies from taking cocaine for first time
A coroner has warned of the "destructive" impact of drugs after a man died after taking cocaine for the first time. Assistant coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool, Karin Welsh, put out the warning on Tuesday (July 30) during the inquest of Andrew
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Final sneak peek inside Asian Darlington restaurant as it prepares to open TODAY
The final sneak peek at an Asian fusion restaurant in Darlington has been revealed before it opens for the first time. Taipan Asia will open its doors to a select few customers on Thursday (August 1) from 12pm, as it stages a 'soft launch' style
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Pensioner died from suffering 'catastrophic injuries' after falling down stairs
A pensioner died after suffering 'catastrophic injuries' during a fall down the stairs. Colin James Chandler, 81, was found on June 28 this year at his home on Crosby Road in Northallerton after falling down the stairs. An inquest held on
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Pictures as families have fun in the sun at Barnard Castle monster truck show
County Durham petrolheads and truck lovers were in for a treat last weekend when a monster truck show came to town - can you spot yourself? The sun was shining and engines were roaring at Streatlam Show Ground in Barnard Castle on July 27 and 28
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Darlington pervert downloaded more than 700 child sex abuse images and videos
A pervert who downloaded hundreds of vile child abuse videos and images has walked free from court with a suspended sentence. The vile details of some of the videos downloaded by Joao Da Silva were read out in court while he sobbed throughout proceedings
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Hundreds set to descend on Model Rail 2024 show as it takes place this weekend
A popular event boasting model train memorabilia will take place this weekend, as hundreds of model railway enthusiasts are set to descend on the region. Cleveland Model Railway Club will hold its Redcar Model Rail 2024 event on Saturday (August
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Man arrested at Darlington hospital, seems to 'get thrill' from assaulting police
A man said to appear to "get a thrill" from assaulting emergency workers has been jailed for a string of offences, several of them also of a domestic nature against a recent ex-partner. Callum Hood received a 24-month prison sentence for a total
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Subway store at DL1 in Darlington set to reopen soon 'under new management'
A Darlington Subway is set to reopen under new management. New signs have been placed on the windows of the sandwich store at the DL1 complex confirming it will be reopening to customers “soon”. The fast food venue - located underneath the
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'He'll do anything for anyone': Darlington man wins good neighbour award
A Darlington man who 'will do anything for anyone' has been named a housing association's 'good neighbour of the year. Robert Watson was the overwhelming choice of the judges in Railway Housing Association’s competition after he was nominated