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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...

School rewarded for its continued world view

A North East school with an international reputation has cemented its position on the world map...

Former pupils goes back to school as apprentice

A FORMER pupil is getting down to business at his old school after securing an apprenticeship....

Students share experiences to encourage new sixth formers

STUDENTS went online to talk about their experiences as a popular Sixth Form opened its doors...

Charity supporter’s dedication pays off as she wins a car

A CAR mad family has had a surprise win, adding a zippy little run around to their driveway thanks...

The heat is on as college seeks to lower its carbon footprint

A COLLEGE is powering forward to lower its carbon footprint thanks to a major investment in...

School’s prestigious Artsmark award continues legacy of much-loved colleague

TRIBUTES have been paid to the dedicated work of a much-loved Arts Co-ordinator as her school was...

Historic race goes ahead as students run in bubbles

YOUNG athletes raced the clock and their bubble classmates as an historic run brought a glimpse of...

In with the new

Ian Lamming enjoys the radical new Toyota Yaris PARKED right in front is a ‘new’ Yaris but it’s...

Back to the future in Honda’s new HR-V

Motoring Writer IAN LAMMING goes all rose-tinted as he drives the Honda HR-V MODERN vehicles are...

An SUV that’s at home wherever you park up

On the eve of a new Navara Ian Lamming assesses Nissan’s current all-conquering pick-up STRANGE...

Panda dips its toe into hybrid motoring

Motoring Writer IAN LAMMING gets all cuddly over the latest Fiat’s Panda I’VE always had a bit of...

Changing of the guard at garrison primary school

FOUR head teachers came together to mark the changing of the guard at a primary school which for...

St Teresa’s is a shining example

A MUCH-LOVED hospice is again appealing to the community for help as the second pandemic lockdown...

Adam boosts BHP Law’s wills and trusts team

A LEADING law practice has strengthened its wills, trusts and probate team as people take stock of...

Teachers turn to technology to support GCSE students

TEACHERS have taken an innovative approach to boosting life-chances for students by turning to...

Armistice Day remembered virtually through college

STAFF and students reflected on the sacrifices of fallen heroes yesterday as a virtual service was...

School unites in song for Remembrance Day

A SCHOOL community gathered for the first time in eight months, separated by social distancing on...

Education and industry link-up sets Sam on career path

A STUDENT has converted his childhood love of tinkering with technology to a full-blown IT...

Hospice care inspires Lyn to launch fundraising drive

A VOLUNTEER, inspired to quit her career in industry to join the hospice movement by the...

Culinary creations showcased at college restaurant

A POPULAR college restaurant is reopening its doors with a flourish and the chance to sample a...

Resilient rower about to embark on challenge of a lifetime

AN intrepid athlete will be calling upon the resilience she developed at school when she tackles...

Beaumont Hill Academy staff make national final for supporting vulnerable children through lockdown

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

Apprentices get a head start on legal careers with BHP Law

A TOP regional law firm is offering young people the chance to train as a solicitor as the jobs...

Maintaining legal rights for people with mental health issues

One of the region’s leading law firms has appointed a new partner to help meet growing demand...

Maintaining legal rights for people with mental health issues

One of the region’s leading law firms has appointed a new partner to help meet growing demand...

Hospice reopens its furniture collection business to boost faltering funds

A HOSPICE has begun taking donations of furniture again to stock its much-loved chain of charity...

College to host online learning for teachers

A LEADING college at the forefront of technology is about to help teachers around the country...

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