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School children to become part of cathedral history as restoration moves apace

SCHOOL children will become part of history as they forge stronger links with a cathedral which is...

Chocolate surprise for hard-working pupils

HARD working pupils were rewarded for their lockdown endeavours with a chocolate surprise sprung...

Cadets selected to accompany Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham at public duties

A SCHOOL’S combined cadet force is celebrating after three of its company were recruited by the...

It’s a walk in the park as hospice fundraiser gets underway

A VIP’S pet performed the honours launching an annual hospice fundraiser in a display of dogged...

Amanda talks law and diversity in the legal profession

A FAMILY lawyer has spoken about what motivated her to join the judiciary in the North East....

Is electric always the answer?

Motoring Writer IAN LAMMING has a lightbulb moment as he drives Mazda’s new electric SUV…...

New library boosts reading opportunities at Darlington special needs school

READING is turning a page with the opening of a new school library to boost pupils’ love of...

Education expert chronicles his global travels in new book

An education expert has turned his aide-mémoire into a second book after using the countless...

Luke’s call of duty to support St Teresa’s Hospice

A STUDENT has responded to a call of duty by helping a hospice raise funds with a 24-hour non-stop...

Who is behind the mask?

BUDDING bookworms have been guessing who lies behind the mask as they join a global celebration of...

Expert at the sharp end of health care

HOSPICE patients are at the sharp end of complementary therapies thanks to the skills of an...

Darlington College steps in to help as COVID kills off job for life concept

WORKERS are being offered the chance to walk down a different career path at a time when COVID-19...

St Teresa’s Hospice appoints new specialist nurse

THE curtain has risen on the next phase of a nurse’s career after being appointed to a specialist...

On the crest of a wave after Atlantic Challenge

The magic of the ocean took on a new meaning for a trans-Atlantic rower when sleep deprivation and...

Stalwart fundraiser hangs up his collection boxes after raising tens of thousands of pounds for hospice

A STALWART fundraiser has made an impassioned public plea to support the hospice he has served for...

New judge speaks of her professional motivation

A FAMILY lawyer has spoken about what motivated her to join the judiciary in the North East....

College proves that age is no barrier to apprenticeships

ELECTRICAL contractors have proved that you are never too old to spark an interest in a new...

Barnard Castle School pupils smash fundraising target to help COVID-hit schools in Kenya

STUDENTS are running, climbing and cycling into action to help pupils in Africa combat COVID-19...

Darlington College ramps up preparations for mass coronavirus testing

Specially trained staff at a North-East college are ramping up efforts to combat COVID-19 by...

Hard-hit hospice launches online wellbeing hub for patients

SERVICES for hospice patients are moving online as a charity takes an innovative approach to life...

College expanding to meet demand for specialist autism education

A college that specialises in post-16 education for young people with autism and other learning...

Tree collection raises much-needed funds for hospice

VOLUNTEERS rooted in community have raised thousands of pounds to help a hospice in need. Helpers...

Darlington College students join forces with police in public safety campaign

ART and design students are helping police with a project that could help keep revellers safe when...

Back to the Eighties for Darlington Mayor’s Ball

THE force proved to be with one art student when his Star Wars-style designs captured the...

Barnard Castle School pupil raises ten times her target in fundraising challenge

A PROMISING young gymnast who completed a lockdown challenge to support a leading mental health...

Fundraiser goes to extreme lengths to help hospice

AN ironman is going to extreme measures to help a hospice as it battles to raise vital funds...

Star Sean inspiring prospective chefs

A CHEF has inspired the next generation of catering students even before they start by helping to...

Which is your car of 2020?

Motoring Writer IAN LAMMING looks back at a year to remember and chooses a car of 2020… IT...

Darlington fish shop chips in to help hospice

A HOSPICE has turned to technology with the help of long-time supporters as the pandemic throws up...

Trainee journalist makes the news

A TRAINEE journalist is making the news after being shortlisted for a national award and winning a...

Barnard Castle old boy wins national award

A YOUNG scientist has won a prestigious national award for an A Level project which took an...

Retiring head teacher honoured at the double

A HEAD teacher was faced a with a double celebration when she retired from leading not just one...

Students collect record number of packages for food bank

SCHOOL children and their families have been digging deeper than ever for those less fortunate...

Children bring festive cheer to care home residents

CHRISTMAS carollers brought festive cheer with a socially distanced visit to their local care...

School singers shine a light in the dark days of winter

Singing students braved the chilly conditions to record a festive repertoire for their school...

Fundraising heroes honoured as hospice hosts first Zoom AGM

FUNDRAISING heroes have been honoured for their vital contributions in helping to support a...

Barnard Castle School students win national debating competition

SIXTH formers proved the power of argument after winning a national debating competition held for...

Pupils stage Santa dashes through school in aid of hospice

KIND hearted pupils have sprinted to the aid of a hospice which is struggling to raise funds...

Staff from Darlington special needs staff brief minister on pandemic experience

STAFF at one of the country’s leading schools for children with special educational needs and...

Sprinter India moves a step closer to Paralympic dream

A SPRINTER’S training is off to a flying start after undergoing her first virtual session with...

Rare albino stag brings message of hope to special needs children

A MAGICAL story of a rare white stag, based on real-life events, is inspiring pupils to focus on...

Finding light in the darkness

AN electrical company will shine a light on a good cause as it helps the hospice which looked...

Virtual charity run will be a poignant reminder

A FESTIVE charity run will have added poignancy this year for a mother and son who will complete...

Christmas carries on as school plans festive family fun

FAMILIES and friends are in for a feast of festive fun as a school community pulls together to...

Hospice offers fundraising alternative to Christmas cards

PEOPLE who would sacrifice Santa’s beard to avoid sending Christmas cards have been offered the...

Carers reminded that help is available if they’re struggling to cope

A CARER has urged people to swallow their pride and seek help as the pandemic makes looking after...

Santa rides to the rescue as hospice stops COVID stealing Christmas

CHARITY fundraisers have enlisted the help of Father Christmas as they strive to achieve better...

School reaches national final for keeping students learning through lockdown

DEDICATED school staff reached the final of prestigious national awards after being nominated for...

Team working to keep disputes out of court

THREE experts in dispute resolution are helping a North East legal practice to keep disagreements...

Hospice hoping to light up Christmas

HUNDREDS of festive lights will lift the gloom of a COVID Christmas as a community remembers its...

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