blimey! Lucretia – collaborative project celebrates visual arts
A special arts project is set to explore the representation of women in our changing world as it focuses on…
New initiative launched to keep back streets of Darlington rubbish free
Darlington Borough Council (DBC) in partnership with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are launching ‘The Back…
Darlington trading standards supports scam victims
Trading standards officers in Darlington have signed up to a national initiative which aims to offer better support for victims…
Darlington Mayor’s Song Contest 2019
Youngsters from local primary schools will battle it out for the honours of winning the fourth annual Darlington Schools Mayor’s…
Discover Darlington’s link to Custer’s Last Stand
A chance to delve into a local link to Custer’s Last Stand is on offer at a special event at…
Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in Darlington
More than 78,000 cigarettes and 19kg of tobacco have been seized following a multi-agency operation targeting illegal sellers across Darlington.…
Youngsters ‘Walk the Planets’ for charity
Fun, fitness, furry friends and physics were combined as youngsters from Darlington took on a special ‘Walk the Planets’ challenge.…
Best-selling author headlines Darlington Crime Festival
A best-selling author will be headlining Darlington Libraries’ Crime Festival next month (7-12 October). Alex Gray, writer of 16 best-selling…
North Eastern Railway Cottage Homes 100th Anniversary Exhibition
Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of an innovative housing fund established by the…
Trio of sites across Darlington recognised among the UK’s very best green spaces
Today, a record number of parks and green spaces collect a Green Flag Award. Two parks and a cemetery in…
Colourful book benches take centre stage for launch of BookFest
Three colourful book benches, inspired by local residents’ favourite children’s authors and books, will take centre stage for Darlington’s first…
Darlington Dance Festival Association showcase at Darlington Hippodrome
Following on from the success of the mass dance in the Market Square in May, Sunday (7 July) saw 22…
Centenary of council housing celebrated
Staff at Darlington Borough Council will this week mark the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Addison Act, recognised…
Toddler Takeover at Head of Steam
Younger visitors are being invited to get hands on to help run the Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum…