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Darlington resident fined more than £1,000 after noise complaints
Darlington Borough Council has taken action to address persistent noise disturbances at a property in the town, following repeated complaints from local residents. The council’s Environmental Health Team issued a Community Protection Notice to
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A man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Darlington
A man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Darlington during the summer months. Mohammed Mohammed made the admission during a short hearing at Teesside Crown Court and was warned that he is facing a custodial sentence for the offence
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Pervert downloaded sexual abuse images on children as young as four months old
A pervert caught with sickening child abuse images on children as young as four-to-six-months old has walked free from court. Michael Sidaway had more than 1,000 images and videos stashed on digital devices which he had downloaded over a 12-year-period
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Plans to build recording studio at The Forum in Darlington lodged
Plans to build a recording studio in Darlington have been lodged with the council. Proposals aim to expand The Forum Music Centre, adding a new public entrance, a kitchen, and a recording studio. The plans hope to enhance the historic Parkgate
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Signs up for new farm shop in Darlington years after closure of bakery
Signs have gone up for a new farm shop in Darlington town centre years after a bakery under the same brand closed its doors - here's where. Clervaux Farm Shop on Coniscliffe Road is set to open soon following the closure of a bakery under the
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Route through North Yorkshire blocked due to stuck lorry
A road through a North Yorkshire attraction is blocked both ways due to a stuck lorry. The A170 at Sutton Bank is blocked. "We're assisting with organising recovery but anticipate that it may take some time due to the positioning of the HGV
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'Stop these horrifying incidents' - MPs call for start to £1.5bn A66 dualling
Two MPs have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an immediate start to the £1.5bn A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith - calling for the government to 'stop these horrifying incidents' on the stretch of road. Rishi Sunak, MP
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Bosses 'happy, excited, and thankful' as restaurant boosted to 5* hygiene rating
Managers of a popular restaurant near Darlington are “happy, excited, and thankful” after being boosted to a five-star food hygiene rating. Earlier this year, The Oak Tree, in Middleton St George, was told that “urgent improvement” was necessary
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Tributes to 'big hearted' mum who took her own life after mental health battle
The family of a pensioner who took her own life following a lengthy mental health battle have paid tribute to her 'big-hearted' presence and the fact she was the 'life and soul of the party'. Evelyn Boyd, 72, from Northallerton, died on September
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Smoke billows from field as firefighters tackle four shed blaze in North Yorkshire
Flames and billowing smoke were captured pouring from a Stokesley field after four sheds and a greenhouse set alight. Emergency services were called to the incident in Stokesley at 10.11pm on Tuesday, October 15, after receiving a number of calls
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Darlington plans for major changes to food waste collection affecting all households
A new weekly food waste collection service is proposed for Darlington households. Scheduled to start in March 2026, residents would receive a 5-7 litre caddy bin for kitchen waste if the proposal is approved. Councillors will consider four
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Security warning to owners of 'most-targeted vehicles by criminals'
Owners of a particular model of 4x4 are being urged to increase the security of their vehicles. It comes after North Yorkshire Police officers recovered a Toyota Hilux stolen from the Beckwithshaw area of Harrogate. The vehicle, which was fitted
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NHS trust says it 'couldn't have prevented' death of pensioner who took her own life
An NHS trust said it 'couldn't have prevented' the death of a pensioner who took her own life following decades of battling mental health. The Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust believes that 'lessons have been learnt' following the death of
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Popular artisan market to return this weekend selling items from coffee to homeware
A popular market will return this weekend to offer visitors stalls from coffee to homeware. This Sunday (October 20) sees the return of the outdoor artisan market in Thirsk. A firm favourite with locals and tourists, the marketplace will be
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Residents warn of flooding and traffic issues near proposed Darlington solar farm
Concerned residents have questioned whether rural roads near Darlington could cope with extra traffic while a solar farm is built. A public hearing into plans for the proposed Byers Gill Solar Farm was told flooding in the area is a “severe problem