Darlington

Local taxi drivers fear overwhelming competition as Uber expands in Darlington

Darlington taxi drivers have raised concerns about the rise of Uber drivers taking rides off local cabbies. Local drivers have reported an increase in Uber...

Teesside transport revamp: Leaders push for seamless integration to boost access and economic growth

A probe into Teesside’s “crazy” transport system will investigate how to bring bus, rail and other services together better amid calls for urgent action. The...

Darlington council and MP launch support fund for pensioners affected by winter fuel payment cuts

A new fund to support Darlington pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cuts is set to be launched by the council and the town’s...

Councillors unite to rescue historic Darlington landmark from neglect and uncertainty

Councillors have vowed to protect and preserve a historic Darlington building destroyed by a fire. Firefighters tackled the blaze at the former power station control...

Darlington restaurants face licensing review after employing illegal workers

Two Darlington restaurants accused of employing “illegal workers” will face a licensing review. Darlington Borough Council will consider the futures of Bambudda and TAO Asian...

Elderly and vulnerable people throughout the town ‘inundated’ councillors with requests for support

Worried Darlington pensioners have been reduced to tears in fear of cuts to key support payments this winter. A council meeting was told elderly and...

Footfall down in Darlington town centre after free parking ended

New figures show footfall in Darlington town centre has decreased since a free parking scheme was scrapped. The number of people visiting the town has...

Lib Dem councillor quits party in Darlington Borough Council

A councillor has defected from his authority’s Liberal Democrat group to sit as a non-aligned Independent. James Coe was elected in 2023 to the North...

‘Shocking’ statistics provide insight into worrying suicide rates among women in Darlington

Suicide rates among women in Darlington are more than double the national average. The shocking statistics provide an insight into the worrying health of females...

Local Conservative members criticise Labour over winter fuel payment concern

Thousands of people in Darlington will require urgent support after the winter fuel payment was cut, a council has been warned. Local Conservative members criticised...

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