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Gull's 'lucky escape' after getting stuck in car
A seagull had a lucky escape after becoming wedged in a car travelling at high speed on the A1M between Newton Aycliffe and Darlington. Darlington Bird…
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Tackling digital exclusion and supporting healthier communities
Learning & Skills Darlington and Darlington Primary Care Network launch free digital skills courses with NHS App training to help residents access…
Darlington Uniform Shop Extended Hours This August
Darlington Cares uniform shop extends hours in weeks of 17 and 24 August as demand rises before the school year. Free uniforms for local families.
Police Seize 1,300 Nitrous Oxide Canisters in Darlington
Durham Police seized over 1,300 nitrous oxide canisters from a warehouse in Darlington's Lingfield area. A 26-year-old man was arrested and £30,000 in…
Darlington Trading Standards Closes Pick & Pay Over Illegal
Darlington Borough Council secured a three-month closure order for Pick & Pay on North Road after investigation into suspected illegal vape and cigarette…
Making Sense Together returns to Darlington Market Square
Making Sense Together comes to Darlington Market Square on 13 August with free activities, sensory spaces and support organisations for neurodivergent…
Darlington Libraries Summer Events and Reading Challenge
Darlington Libraries host free summer activities including Library Takeover Day on 5 August, workshops, and a Reading Challenge with an iPad as top prize.
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Darlington water safety campaign for summer
Darlington Employment Pathways: Six New Courses Launch
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Free Family Events in Darlington Town Centre This August
Darlington cycle route work starts Monday at Dene Grove
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Darlington Link Road: Public Consultation Launches
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