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Members of the public will be able to follow a trail of orange shoes displayed in independent businesses in Darlington town centre locations like Post House Wynd (pictured)

Darlington's orange shoe trail to help stop violence against women and boost footfall

The exhibition on women of Richmond

The exhibition on women of Richmond

Clubs and societies

Call for nominations for Richmondshire International Women’s Day exhibition

Prepare for a mesmerizing holiday season as Scarborough Lights transforms the town

Prepare for a mesmerizing holiday season as Scarborough Lights transforms the town

Experience the magic of the Scarborough Lights Festival this winter!

Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event

Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event

Hundreds expected to flock to historic Market Place for Christmas Fair event

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024 praised by residents.

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024 praised by residents.

"Absolutely fabulous" Darlington Christmas lights praised by residents

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Former micropub with 'UK's smallest beer garden' set to become new barbershop

Connelly's Toy Shop, Barnard Castle.

Connelly's Toy Shop, Barnard Castle.

Third generation owner of much loved County Durham toy shop sells up

Northallerton high street

Northallerton high street

Shoe shop to open in time for Christmas at former Pandora town centre store

Easy Bathrooms set to open in Darlington soon with the signs now going up in front of the building

Easy Bathrooms set to open in Darlington soon with the signs now going up in front of the building

New bathroom showroom set to open in former Blockbuster building in Darlington

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024

Christmas arrives in Darlington as thousands gather to kick off festive season

The new Up and Running store coming soon to High Row.

The new Up and Running store coming soon to High Row.

Darlington running store preparing to move to brand new town centre location

New Darlington Community Grocery venture on the hunt for volunteers

New Darlington Community Grocery venture on the hunt for volunteers

New Darlington Community Grocery venture on the hunt for volunteers

Just some of the 40 trees at last year’s event

Just some of the 40 trees at last year’s event

Christmas tree festival to return after 400 families enjoyed event last year

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater to perform in show inspired by Stockton and Darlington Railway

The lychgate was unveiled during Remembrance Sunday

The lychgate was unveiled during Remembrance Sunday

Community project unveiled in village cemetery during Remembrance event

The Darlington Christmas lights switch-on is back for another year

The Darlington Christmas lights switch-on is back for another year

Christmas lights switch-on

Darlington Christmas lights: Full details on Santa switch-on and fireworks show

The owner of Britain’s highest pub on life in Yorkshire

Northallerton Sports Village

Northallerton Sports Village

Weeds take over sports village allotments as wait for full opening continues

Ladies of the Friarage Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group, along with their Treasurer, receiving a cheque for £650 from staff in the lingerie department at Barkers

Ladies of the Friarage Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group, along with their Treasurer, receiving a cheque for £650 from staff in the lingerie department at Barkers

Barkers staff help support Friarage Breast Cancer Group

The Truffled Hog in College Square, Stokesley

The Truffled Hog in College Square, Stokesley

EATING OUT REVIEW

What we thought of Sunday lunch at this market town deli and kitchen

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Take the train for this walk with lovely views, three viaducts and limestone scenery

Prepare for a mesmerizing holiday season as Scarborough Lights transforms the town

Prepare for a mesmerizing holiday season as Scarborough Lights transforms the town

Experience the magic of the Scarborough Lights Festival this winter!

Ryanair will run flights from Teesside Airport to Malaga from March 31, 2025.

Ryanair will run flights from Teesside Airport to Malaga from March 31, 2025.

Hotly-anticipated Malaga flights from Teesside Airport set to take off next year

Santa at the Darlington Christmas Lights switch on

Santa at the Darlington Christmas Lights switch on

Darlington Round Table Santa’s Sleigh: Full list of dates and locations revealed

Community repair cafe to visit Leyburn this weekend

Community repair cafe to visit Leyburn this weekend

Clubs and societies

Repair cafe to run at arts centre and community shed for first time

The pop-up shop next to the Hatch Luncheonette building on Blackwellgate, Darlington

The pop-up shop next to the Hatch Luncheonette building on Blackwellgate, Darlington

Two independent Darlington brands to launch pop-up shop later this week

The Station Hotel, located in High Street, Boosbeck

The Station Hotel, located in High Street, Boosbeck

Closed pub near Saltburn set to go under the hammer with £175k guide price

Othello - an exciting modern twist never seen before!

Othello - an exciting modern twist never seen before!

Othello - an exciting modern twist never seen before!

Local Limelight - are you ready for a dazzling evening out?

Local Limelight - are you ready for a dazzling evening out?

Local Limelight - are you ready for a dazzling evening out?

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

Church reopens after it was 'severely damaged' by fallen tree 18 months ago

House of Fraser manager Simon Rochester outside Binns in Darlington

House of Fraser manager Simon Rochester outside Binns in Darlington

House of Fraser

Hustle and bustle back at Binns as manager brands deal news a 'ray of sunshine'

This year’s Christmas display at Castle Howard is based on Alice in Wonderland

This year’s Christmas display at Castle Howard is based on Alice in Wonderland

Preparations underway to turn North Yorkshire stately home into Christmas wonderland

Shoppers have reacted to the news that House of Fraser is set to stay in Darlington

Shoppers have reacted to the news that House of Fraser is set to stay in Darlington

House of Dragons

'It's part of the furniture of Darlington': Thrilled shoppers react to Binns deal

Closing down signs have been stripped from the Darlington Binns building

Closing down signs have been stripped from the Darlington Binns building

House of Fraser

DEAL AGREED: Closing down signs taken down from Darlington Binns building

Raby Castle in Staindrop.

Raby Castle in Staindrop.

County Durham castle unveils string of Christmas events

The Big Wheel at the Great Yorkshire Showground

The Big Wheel at the Great Yorkshire Showground

Tickets to go on sale for 2025 Great Yorkshire Show

Darlington shop team - Angus, Debbie, Sue, Rachel, Debbie, Angus, Bob, Margaret

Darlington shop team - Angus, Debbie, Sue, Rachel, Debbie, Angus, Bob, Margaret

Christmas Shopping

Darlington's Oxfam shop seeks volunteers ahead of the Christmas rush

The legendary Byland Burger at The Abbey Inn. Abbey Inn

The legendary Byland Burger at The Abbey Inn. Abbey Inn

Top foodie trips across Yorkshire to take in autumn

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

Looking for somewhere to go for a cosy Sunday roast?

'Lovely Sunday lunch' - 2 North Yorkshire pubs among UK's best to visit in autumn

Pretty period homes in the heart of Masham

Pretty period homes in the heart of Masham

The local's guide to spending a day in Masham

Pictures from last year's festival, which attracted hundreds of visitors to the village church

Pictures from last year's festival, which attracted hundreds of visitors to the village church

Popular Christmas Tree Festival will return to village near Darlington

The Feather and Beak has received a Blue Ribbon Award from the Good Food Awards

The Feather and Beak has received a Blue Ribbon Award from the Good Food Awards

North Yorkshire restaurant 'off the beaten track' wins Good Food Award

Signs for a new Hotel Chocolat on High Street in Northallerton.

Signs for a new Hotel Chocolat on High Street in Northallerton.

Signs up for new luxury high street chocolate shop café

Rishi Sunak with volunteers at Leyburn’s new Community Shed

Rishi Sunak with volunteers at Leyburn’s new Community Shed

Rishi Sunak column: Leyburn's new Community Shed takes shape

Malo Cross, on the North York Moors near Whitby

Malo Cross, on the North York Moors near Whitby

Walk this route to see Pagan symbols and history on remote moorland

Eating Out at the Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk

Eating Out at the Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk

EATING OUT REVIEW

What we thought of Sunday lunch at this popular country pub

The North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales have been named among the UK's top stargazing spots by Saga Holidays

The North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales have been named among the UK's top stargazing spots by Saga Holidays

North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales named in top ten stargazing spots

The Swatters Carr, a Wetherspoons pub which has just had an outdoor seating area approved Credit: Google

The Swatters Carr, a Wetherspoons pub which has just had an outdoor seating area approved Credit: Google

Part pedestrianisation of road agreed for Wetherspoons' outdoor seating

Let us know in the comments if you have a favourite place to visit in North Yorkshire

Let us know in the comments if you have a favourite place to visit in North Yorkshire

Is North Yorkshire among England’s top counties? All the magnificent reasons why

On Friday (November 1), those who attended Barkers on Northallerton High Street got the first glimpse of the shop's Christmas window

On Friday (November 1), those who attended Barkers on Northallerton High Street got the first glimpse of the shop's Christmas window

Department store unveils its magical and festive Christmas window display

Darlington beer festival

Darlington beer festival

Return of the Darlington beer festival coming to Hopetown early next year

Sol Tapas, in Darlington

Sol Tapas, in Darlington

Popular Darlington tapas bar announces closure after 13 years in town centre

Christmas and festive events from across the North East.

Christmas and festive events from across the North East.

Listed: Christmas and festive themed events in Darlington and County Durham

Tom Peacock, 94, has been involved with the Darlington Lions Club Bookshop since the very start

Tom Peacock, 94, has been involved with the Darlington Lions Club Bookshop since the very start

A good read and a great group, Darlington bookshop marks 30 years on same site