Metro Sound https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Darlington family-owned food van business set to expand into new permanent premises Consett man loses 8st after ‘threat of death’ before life-saving surgery Derelict Debenhams shop to become vibrant new music space after £3million makeover County Durham girl who survived heart failure and transplant wins national award Residents forced to shut windows as ‘disgusting’ stench returns to Newton Aycliffe Council to take legal action over ’embarrassing’ bus station blighted by issues Darlington logistics firm plans new lorry base at this site – public notice Sections of A182 to close for four months for pipe works – public notice Darlington family firm opens to public after 33 years of corporate gifting City in the North East named one of the most affordable places to buy a property Full steam ahead for 70th miniature locomotive trials near Darlington Two Darlington pubs face licence review over ‘significant failings’ before ‘murder’ County Durham villagers slam decision on speed limit rise made ‘behind their backs’ ‘Monster’ Darlington rapist who led girl to isolated spot branded ‘risk to children’ Newton Aycliffe pub remains closed as legal dispute with Stonegate continues Ferryhill residents baffled after spotting glaring error on KFC advert in town centre Darlington singer who swapped gigs for beauty therapy shortlisted for award Coroner’s warning after ambulance delay contributed to County Durham man’s death Maya Chappell’s family renew heartfelt plea to PM four years after her death Community-saved North Yorkshire pub crowned CAMRA regional winner Restored 100-year-old County Durham pavilion opens as a brand new heritage centre Future of County Durham club in doubt as committee told to leave by New Year’s Eve Masked-up thug robbed man of his car and drove off before it was found crashed on A19 Calls grow to strip former County Durham NHS boss of ‘slap in the face’ OBE ‘Every day is a blessing’ – Darlington salon owner shortlisted for Echo beauty award North East fashion talent takes centre stage at market catwalk show Reservoirs still well below average as North East households urged to save water Permanent 50mph speed limit to be introduced on section of A19 – public notice Northern sees rise in women applying for rail jobs after campaign ‘Bully’ jailed for years of abuse after choking partner and threatening to kill her Newton Aycliffe pub suddenly closed as landlords take back lease over ‘dispute’ Drug-smuggling County Durham hairdresser locked up for six years in Portuguese jail Darlington man to appear in court today charged with murder of ‘best mam’ Leanne Park Surgeon at centre of breast cancer scandal now on sick leave and remains on full pay Fears historic County Durham theatre ‘on slow slide to close’ after savings proposed Starbucks opens new Darlington drive-thru – 600m from branch it closed months ago 10 best beauty salons in County Durham and Darlington as nominated by YOU revealed ‘Flourishing shoots’ growing at Sycamore Gap stump three years after illegal felling Grassroots Junior Sports 2026 to go on sale – here’s where you can get yours Village broadband outage for weeks leaves elderly residents without vital lifelines Darlington burglar avoids jail after arriving late at court because he missed bus Darlington council backs plans to slash long meetings…. during five-hour session Mystery of Darlington’s 104-year-old widow who turned out to be someone else £400,000 upgrade for County Durham school pools used by 600 pupils weekly Ex-County Durham science teacher subjected pupil to ‘an escalating pattern of abuse’ Why I am investing in a safer County Durham countryside – PCC Joy Allen How to become a magistrate – County Durham’s longest-serving justice speaks Inside a ‘charming’ four-bedroom home in County Durham on sale for £350,000 100 years since the death of Gertrude Bell, perhaps the Tees Valley’s greatest woman Home