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Darlington's Move More team is running a free six-week cycling programme for people with learning and physical disabilities, starting Monday at…
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Darlington Borough Council has launched a WhatsApp channel to deliver council news, service updates and alerts to residents. Sign up free via…
Darlington Employment Initiative has matched over 100 young people aged 18-21 with paid work placements across 65 local employers since August 2025.
Darlington Council is running a family-friendly bin monsters trail from 26–30 October. Learn about food waste recycling, visit town centre shops and win…
Darlington Council's multi-agency operation seized nearly £7,500 of illegal cigarettes and tobacco from four premises on Gladstone Street, with three…
Electrical wiring boxes and lighting columns in Red Hall bus shelters have been vandalised. Council has disconnected shelters from mains for safety as…
Free Diwali celebrations come to Darlington Market Hall on 30 October, 3–7pm. Crafts, Bollywood dancing, food samples and live music. Drop-in event for…
Darlington Borough Council is reviewing polling districts and venues ahead of May 2027 local elections. Residents can submit suggestions by 6 December…
Around 2,000 local children aged 10–13 attended Darlington's second Destination STEM Hopetown event, with over 50 exhibitors showcasing STEM careers…
Darlington and NHS trust launch burns awareness campaign with practical home safety tips for parents and carers of young children.
Learning & Skills Darlington launches a free fostering pathway course from 4 November, offering Level 1 qualification and training for current and…
Darlington Borough Council and Groundwork launch 10-week gardening course for unemployed adults. Free training, practical skills, and employment support…
Tees Valley Combined Authority has submitted a £1.3bn transport vision to government, including £24m for Darlington to improve town centre connectivity.
Durham Constabulary destroyed more than 70 seized bikes and e-scooters in Darlington as part of Operation ORB. Police can now seize vehicles without…
Darlington Borough Council will have 41 councillors representing 19 wards from 2027, after boundary changes recommended by the Local Government Boundary…
Darlington Borough Council is consulting on renewing its dog control powers, with proposed new areas including four play areas and Blackwell Heritage…
Darlington Borough Council invites residents to plant 8,500 spring bulbs across three parks during October half-term. Free events, no experience needed.
More than 20 student ambassadors from Darlington schools are developing cycling, walking and public transport projects to encourage sustainable travel…
Darlington Borough Council has installed 35 lifesaving cabinets containing defibrillators and bleed kits across the town, accessible 24/7 to the public.
Darlington has won three gold awards at Northumbria In Bloom, including best city centre, best park, and best tourist attraction for Hopetown station…