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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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Safer Sleep Campaign Launched Across County Durham and Darli
County Durham and Darlington launch Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign following reviews of infant deaths. New video shows parents how to reduce sleeping…
Darlington water safety campaign for summer
Darlington Borough Council joins NHS trust and county council to warn families of drowning risks during summer holidays, marking World Drowning…