Man appears in court over ‘bomb hoax’ that saw North East street evacuated
A man has appeared in court over a “bomb hoax” in Hemlington that saw dozens of residents evacuated from their homes.
Sinkhole opens up on Darlington Street as pictures show tarmac falling through
A sinkhole has opened up on Northumberland Street in Darlington with pictures showing cracks and a hole in the tarmac.
Man charged two years after death of ‘amazing’ dad in County Durham crash
A man has been charged almost two years after the death of an “amazing” dad in a County Durham crash.
Police issue update on Ann Widdecombe murder probe as arrested man released
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.
More than just bread and butter – Inside Darlington’s community food hub
A weekly food hub tucked inside a Darlington community centre is doing far more than filling shopping bags, it’s helping people reconnect, rebuild confidence and discover new friendships. Ella Brannen reports.
Councillors in Darlington calling for massage parlour closure after police raids
Darlington councillors are demanding a change in the law after a massage parlour opened near a primary school and police raids linked to a modern slavery probe.
New boutique café location finally revealed in Darlington after months of mystery
A new boutique café in Darlington has revealed its location, with the “secret” finally out for customers eagerly awaiting its opening.
County Durham ex-serviceman launched stab attack during long-running feud
A long running feud between two County Durham men came to a violent head when one of them attacked the other with a knife leaving him with a serious leg injury.
Darlington birds of prey event cancelled amid ‘threat of protests’ from vegans
A birds of prey event at Hopetown Darlington has been cancelled amid the “threat of protest” from vegan groups.
Sentencing date set for three men convicted of killing North East man Aiden Matthews
Three men are to be sentenced in September for the manslaughter of Stockton man Aiden Matthews.