Why road sign on North East border is leaving drivers baffled with obvious direction
A roadside sign near the Scotland–Northumberland border has raised a few eyebrows by reminding motorists to “Drive on the left”.
All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration
All UK stores have closed after a popular fashion retailer entered administration.
Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy
A STAINDROP Academy student who achieved five Grade 9s was left speechless after collecting her GCSE results today.
Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results
STUDENTS and staff at Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor are celebrating after the school achieved its best ever GCSE results.
Friends share top marks as pupils praised for dedication at Darlington school
DARLINGTON’S Longfield Academy has praised the dedication of students after recording fantastic GCSE results, with close friends Erin Finlay and Charlie Hall among those achieving top marks.
‘I’m just buzzing’ – Darlington dancer defies her own expectations to pass GCSE exams
A NORTH EAST performer who didn’t expect to obtain any GCSEs is dancing with joy today after passing all her exams.
Pupils overcome illnesses as Darlington college celebrates strong GCSE results
TWO Darlington pupils have particular reason to be proud after overcoming serious health challenges to do well in their GCSEs.
Ex-soldier planned to meet ‘girl’ at KFC and take her to his Shildon home for sex
A former serviceman is starting his second long prison sentence over his continuing “sexual preoccupation with young girls”.
Late night anti-social behaviour hitting residents on Darlington housing estate
Residents on Darlington’s unfinished Central Park estate have faced off-road bikes, noise and thefts from cars in what a councillor called a “crime blitz”.
Drivers could be faced with 40 minute route diversion due to roadworks
Motorists using Stonesdale Lane near Langthwaite could face a diversion of almost 28 miles while a failed retaining wall is rebuilt.