Darlington’s Affleck and Moffat tailoring shop, run by the Crosland family, approaches its 100th year. Affleck and Moffat of Darlington Nears Century Mark in Business This family business started way back in 1925. The location is 8 Duke Street, Darlington, and it’s been there the entire time. The shop will celebrate 100 years on February…
Explore Ipswich’s past through photos: student protests, ferry disaster, cinema fire, floods & film locations. Ipswich History Through the Years Iconic Moments in Photos Remember the Tower Ramparts protest? It happened back in May 1972. Students marched in Ipswich, showing their anger. They disliked school uniforms and caning punishments. The European Gateway ferry disaster was…
A worried citizen stopped a drunk driver in Briercliffe. The driver was over three times the legal alcohol limit. Briercliffe Drink Driver Blocked by Alert Man at Fuel Station Debbie Rowstron appeared in Blackburn Magistrates’ Court. She broke the law; her alcohol level was over three times the limit. Rowstron is 53 and lives on…