A Shildon man received a 16-month jail sentence for attacking and harassing his ex-wife in Darlington after their divorce. Darlington: Man Jailed for Attacking Wife After Divorce and Harassment Scott King and his wife lived in Texas. They moved back to the UK, settling in Darlington. This was far from King’s home down south. King…
Simon Vickers faces sentencing after being found guilty of murdering his daughter, Scarlett, in their Darlington home last July. Darlington Dad Simon Vickers to be Sentenced for Daughter Scarlett’s Murder Simon Vickers is fifty years old and gave different stories about the events of that day. He plunged a knife into his daughter Scarlett at…
A plan for a three-bedroom house on Abbey Road, Darlington, has been submitted, featuring modern design and green features. House Plan Submitted for Abbey Road, Darlington Garden Plot Ahmet Fuat wants to build a house. He submitted a plan for a new home for the back garden of 35 Abbey Road. The house will have…
Darlington mums voice concerns over the lack of SEND facilities, forcing some to quit jobs for childcare. Darlington Parents Decry Shortage of Special Needs Resources Parents in Darlington are struggling with SEND services. Some are even quitting work to care for their kids. They say there aren’t enough safe, social places in town, forcing them…
Council approves plans for a hydrogen refuelling station near Teesside Airport, supporting decarbonization and growth. Darlington Council Approves Teesside Airport Hydrogen Station Plan Darlington Council approved a hydrogen station, set to be built by Element 2 for large trucks. It will be located near the St George Airport Hotel. The station will fill up heavy…
Dog Charlie was hit and dragged by a car. A Darlington mum shares her heartbreak and seeks help for his recovery. Darlington Mum Speaks Out After Dog Dragged by Car in Horrific Incident Zoe Edwards, from Darlington, is very upset. Her dog, Charlie, escaped on Wednesday, February 5. A car hit Charlie, reportedly dragging him…
Court ordered a bridge build after landowner Theophania Blackett blocked access to All Saints Church. Bridle Bridge Forced Build After Owner Blocked Church Access The Girsby Bridge is also called Bridle Bridge. Theophania Blackett built it in 1870. It is a cast iron structure with wrought iron girders. A stone tablet exists on the Durham…
A Darlington pub fosters community, welcoming veterans and offering warmth amidst rising costs. Darlington Pub Creates Community, Welcoming Strangers as Friends The Old English Gentleman pub is in Darlington. It’s been on Bondgate for over 200 years and is a community hub, according to the landlady. The pub sits on Commercial Street’s corner, and people…
Road safety and local connections are improved with £310M funding. Nine projects get updates for bikes and walkers. Tees Valley Transport Upgrade Revised After Public Input Ideas exist to help walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users. These ideas target several spots in five town centers nearby. They aim to make travel easier for everyone. A public…
Affordable living in Darlington! This two-bedroom house on Charles Street offers a convenient location near town and transport links. Darlington Home on Charles Street Available for Just £67,000 This house is on Charles Street. It is near North Road, close to town. Shops and other helpful places are nearby, and the train station is a…