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Duo in court charged with attempted murder of Darlington petrol station worker
Duo in court charged with attempted murder of Darlington petrol station worker
Two men have appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at a Darlington petrol station.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Duo in court charged with attempted murder of Darlington petrol station worker
Pair charged with Darlington BP garage murder bid after man suffers stab wounds
Pair charged with Darlington BP garage murder bid after man suffers stab wounds
Two men, aged 38 and 26, were arrested in connection with the incident
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January 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Pair charged with Darlington BP garage murder bid after man suffers stab wounds
NHS trust to support inquiry after girls' deaths
NHS trust to support inquiry after girls' deaths
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS mental health trust says it will support the inquiry with "openness".
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NHS trust to support inquiry after girls' deaths
Attempted murder arrests as man hit by car
Attempted murder arrests as man hit by car
A 44-year-old man is left critically injured following the crash on Carr Lane in Spennymoor.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Attempted murder arrests as man hit by car
Paedophile's 'vile' abuse ruined girl's life
Paedophile's 'vile' abuse ruined girl's life
Repeated sex offender David Hillary, 73, is jailed for 20 years for several crime against a girl.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Paedophile's 'vile' abuse ruined girl's life
No more reindeer in town's Christmas parade
No more reindeer in town's Christmas parade
An executive report says the change was made after consulting with "various animal welfare groups".
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January 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
No more reindeer in town's Christmas parade
Darlington school set for major redevelopment with new facilities
Darlington school set for major redevelopment with new facilities
The plans for Polam Hall School include the partial demolition, renovation and refurbishment of existing buildings
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January 9, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Darlington school set for major redevelopment with new facilities
Darlington care home launching coffee mornings for ex-servicemen and women
Darlington care home launching coffee mornings for ex-servicemen and women
North Park Care Home in Darlington launches weekly coffee mornings for veterans. Join ex-servicemen and women every Thursday for support, advice and socialising.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Darlington care home launching coffee mornings for ex-servicemen and women
Man left in hospital after attack at Darlington flats as 35-year-old arrested
Man left in hospital after attack at Darlington flats as 35-year-old arrested
A man has been arrested as another is in hospital after a suspected attack at a block of flats on North Road in Darlington.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Man left in hospital after attack at Darlington flats as 35-year-old arrested
Statue plans to honour Chris Rea after Middlesbrough singer's death before Christmas
Statue plans to honour Chris Rea after Middlesbrough singer's death before Christmas
Middlesbrough’s politicians have thrown their weight behind a proposal that would see a new statue in the town.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Statue plans to honour Chris Rea after Middlesbrough singer's death before Christmas
'Band of snow' and 'ice risk' warning for Teessiders this weekend
'Band of snow' and 'ice risk' warning for Teessiders this weekend
Drifts could reach up to 30cm deep in high areas
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
'Band of snow' and 'ice risk' warning for Teessiders this weekend
Two men charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Darlington petrol station
Two men charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Darlington petrol station
Two men have been charged with attempted murder following a suspected stabbing in Darlington and are due to appear in court.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Two men charged with attempted murder after stabbing at Darlington petrol station
LIVE - Man arrested and police cordon up as one taken to hospital after 'attack'
LIVE - Man arrested and police cordon up as one taken to hospital after 'attack'
There is a police cordon round flats in North Road, Darlington, and a police car parked at the scene
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January 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
LIVE - Man arrested and police cordon up as one taken to hospital after 'attack'
TEWV NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
TEWV NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting said previous investigations have not been sufficiently comprehensive
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January 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
TEWV NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
Durham Police issue icy road warning to motorists due to Storm Goretti
Durham Police issue icy road warning to motorists due to Storm Goretti
Police have issued a warning to motorists as dangerous road conditions continue across County Durham due to black ice and wintry weather.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Durham Police issue icy road warning to motorists due to Storm Goretti
Public notice: New tighter parking rules for section of high street
Public notice: New tighter parking rules for section of high street
Stockton Council has proposed a traffic regulation order that would introduce taxi-only parking on a section of the town’s High Street, along with other parking and traffic restrictions across several roads, as detailed in a public notice.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Public notice: New tighter parking rules for section of high street
Tribute statue of 'absolute legend' Chris Rea in Middlesbrough backed by Teesside politicians
Tribute statue of 'absolute legend' Chris Rea in Middlesbrough backed by Teesside politicians
The elected mayor of Middlesbrough backed the idea, saying: 'Chris Rea is a Middlesbrough legend whose impact on music and our local identity can’t be overstated'
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January 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Tribute statue of 'absolute legend' Chris Rea in Middlesbrough backed by Teesside politicians
Major redevelopment of Darlington school to be decided at key council vote
Major redevelopment of Darlington school to be decided at key council vote
The major redevelopment of a Darlington school is set to be approved next week.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Major redevelopment of Darlington school to be decided at key council vote
Two due before Teesside Crown Court for attempted murder of 24-year-old in Hartlepool
Two due before Teesside Crown Court for attempted murder of 24-year-old in Hartlepool
Two men are due to appear in court after being charged with the attempted murder of another man in Hartlepool.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Two due before Teesside Crown Court for attempted murder of 24-year-old in Hartlepool
North East Mental health charity secures funding to support more young people
North East Mental health charity secures funding to support more young people
The Haven Hartlepool secures funding from Raj Singh and Prestige Group to expand youth mental health counselling, reducing waiting times for 11–25s in Teesside.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:33 AM
North East Mental health charity secures funding to support more young people
Darren's small Middlesbrough property maintenance firm scoops huge award
Darren's small Middlesbrough property maintenance firm scoops huge award
Darren Hurndall's firm deals with some of the leading organisations in the North East
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January 9, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Darren's small Middlesbrough property maintenance firm scoops huge award
North East NHS worker donates kidney to colleague’s son and urges others to help
North East NHS worker donates kidney to colleague’s son and urges others to help
Susan Baldwin, an e-rostering officer at University Hospitals Tees in North East England, donated a kidney to her colleague’s son, Will Postgate, who was battling Alport syndrome.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:25 AM
North East NHS worker donates kidney to colleague’s son and urges others to help
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
A scandal-hit regional health trust has vowed to support a public inquiry with openness and transparency.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
Darlington man dedicates heartfelt song to friend given 'weeks to live'
Darlington man dedicates heartfelt song to friend given 'weeks to live'
Darlington man, David Aiken, has dedicated a heartfelt song to his friend Gary Read of over 30 years after he was given weeks to live.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Darlington man dedicates heartfelt song to friend given 'weeks to live'
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
A scandal-hit regional health trust has vowed to support a public inquiry with openness and transparency.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'