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Bill Edgar | Local Democracy Reporter

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Why this Darlington community elected 3 Green councillors

New Green Party councillors have thanked voters in a Darlington community for the “life-changing” decision to let them represent their area. The party’s success at...

Tories defend election leaflets

The Darlington Conservative Party has defended its decision to photocopy handwritten letters from residents, urging neighbours to vote for their party, and distribute them...

What happened in 2019 election?

This year’s local elections in Darlington will be the first time the Conservatives and Labour will face each other in four years, as both...

Local election explainer

Voters will go to the polls next week to determine the political leadership of Darlington for the next four years – and the outcome...

Worry over rise in vaping

Concerns have been raised over the increasing popularity of vaping among underage children after it has swept through shops and schools in Darlington, as...

Mayor slams transport board

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has launched a scathing attack on a regional transport body after records show he has attended no meetings in...

TEWV NHS Trust: Government responds to inquiry call

The government has yet to confirm whether it will launch a public inquiry into a health trust after a damning report described a “deteriorating...

TEWV NHS Trust: Report into mental health provision

A damning report has detailed a health trust’s campaign of alleged bullying and failure to protect patients before the tragic death of three teenagers. The...

Candidate banned after transphobic comments

A Conservative candidate in the upcoming Darlington local election will not stand after making a transphobic comment online. Ethan Pugh, 19, was suspended by the party...

Council criticised for “disgraceful” museum plans

Campaigners have criticised a “disgraceful” council decision to dig up the ashes of dead war veterans, as they say plans to redevelop the former...

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