Popular podcast ‘may stop recording’ after ‘incredibly disappointing’ online comments
The Boro Breakdown Podcast, which covers the latest news from Middlesbrough FC, was forced to put out a post on Monday (August 10), flagging the problematic comments.
Top boss of Durham NHS Trust expresses regrets over trans nurse row situation
The top boss at the County Durham NHS Trust has expressed regrets about the handling of the landmark tribunal over transgender changing room access.
Person taken to hospital after crash at Darlington roundabout
Emergency services were called to the junction of Neasham Road, Parkgate and Yarm Road at around 3.30pm on Monday (August 10), following reports of a crash.
Police ‘very concerned’ for welfare of missing woman who disappeared two weeks ago
Tracey Smith was last seen in the area on July 24 and officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Darlington woman caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand risked jail after binge
A Darlington woman caught trying to smuggle cannabis into the UK risked activation of a subsequent suspended sentence due to a “binge”.
Major UK retail chain warns that it could collapse with 1,200 jobs at risk
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has warned its future is in jeopardy without a rescue deal, with around 1,200 jobs are at risk.
Shoplifter punched manager of Bishop Auckland Sports Direct after pocketing perfume
A Bishop Auckland shoplifter who punched a store manager when he tried to recover a bottle of perfume from his pocket has been given a community order.
Masked County Durham man struck naked woman with crutch after smashing through window
An offender who seems, “to have no boundaries”, is starting a lengthy prison sentence for a terrifying pre-planned early hours’ robbery.
County Durham ‘ghost road’ once used by drivers now hidden beneath trees
forgotten section of Heighington Lane in County Durham was once a main road but now survives as an overgrown route used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Remembering when film crews rolled into Darlington for hit 1980s TV drama
Crown Street in Darlington was transformed for filming of the 1984 television drama A Woman of Substance, starring Jenny Seagrove and Deborah Kerr.