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Darlington has won three gold awards at Northumbria In Bloom, including best city centre, best park, and best tourist attraction for Hopetown station…
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Hopetown Darlington wins prestigious national award
Hopetown Darlington has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for heritage education, recognised for its railway learning programmes since opening…
Student survey helps ex-mine become nature reserve
Durham County Council has approved plans to turn the former Shincliffe colliery into a nature reserve after students found rare butterflies and diverse…
Amazon seeks to expand UK drone deliveries
Amazon has applied to expand its drone delivery service to cover all of Darlington after 500+ successful flights since February.
Cabinet to consider next stage of Local Plan review
Darlington Council's revised Local Plan aims to increase affordable housing and introduce new requirements for social rent homes. Cabinet considers…
Building suicide-aware communities
Darlington Borough Council has partnered with If U Care Share to deliver suicide awareness training across the borough over two years, with free…
Colin the caddy helps spread food waste message
Darlington Council has given every nursery free educational packs including Colin the caddy to teach children about food waste recycling, launched in June.
Residents rally to protect tree from development
Residents are opposing plans to fell the Barmpton Beech tree as part of a 450-home development in the Skerningham Garden Village scheme.
Students urged to think 'safer sex' as new term begins
Sexual health services in Darlington are urging students returning to college and university to get tested. STI diagnoses among 15–24-year-olds account…
Today in Darlington — 3 September
Today in Darlington: Attempted murder arrests after man shot, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Merchant Navy Day to be marked with flag raising ceremony
Mayor Helen Crumbie will raise the Red Ensign flag outside Darlington Town Hall on 3 September to mark Merchant Navy Day, with speakers from the Merchant…
Taking healthcare into the heart of our communities
Darlington's new Health Squad service supports vulnerable residents facing barriers to healthcare. Delivered by County Durham and Darlington NHS…
Cityheart submits plans for landmark STEM centre at Science Park
Cityheart has submitted plans for a flagship STEM Centre at Darlington Science Park, featuring laboratories, data science facilities and a 200-seat…
New bus services start
Darlington Borough Council introduces new bus services including hourly routes to Sadberge, half-hourly Mowden service, and evening Sunday journeys from…
Rhythm & Tunes is back!
Darlington's flagship music festival returns 11-13 September with free live performances across multiple genres at town centre venues. Headline acts…
New partnership bridging the digital divide for adult learners
Learning & Skills Darlington and Furbd charity partner to provide refurbished devices to adults facing digital barriers, removing obstacles to…
Your waste is doing wonders!
Darlington has recycled 530 tonnes of food waste since June, powering homes and vehicles through anaerobic digestion at Newton Aycliffe facility.
Kerrison Collective bring blues and soul to The Forum Darlington
Kerrison Collective play The Forum Music Centre in Darlington on Friday 11 September 2026. Find door and show times, ticket prices, age rules and travel details.
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…
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…