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The Latest Breaking News from Darlington

Rishi Sunak criticised after citing Darlington investment during discussion on Scotland

The former Chancellor was accused of viewing "everything outside of London as the same".

Chronicle Live

Rishi Sunak appears to believe Darlington is in Scotland in interview gaffe

*We are resharing this story from our archive as Rishi Sunak looks set to be the next PM. First published July 20, 2022*

The National (Scotland)

We ask Darlington voters what they think of the Tory leadership candidates

Today The Mirror spoke to people outside the Cornmill Shopping Centre about the ongoing battle for Number 10 as hadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy gave a speech in the city a raft of measures to support communities

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Tory levelling up plans 'dead' as Labour announces end to 'Hunger Games' funding

Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy told The Mirror that Conservative leadership contenders are "scrambling to pick up the mantle of Margaret Thatcher" - something she said "sent shivers down the spines" of people across Northern England, Wales and Scotland

Daily Mirror

Darlington tech training firm creates 50 jobs following £1m expansion

Baltic Apprenticeships has relocated to accommodate a growing team

Birmingham Post

Tragedy as beloved Darlington dad dies from a brain tumour aged 36 with wife by his side

Jonathan Wilkinson died from a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumour at the age of just 36

Chronicle Live

White Digital to open additional North East base following Design 365 acquisition

The Darlington business has acquired Design 365 which has bases in Gateshead and Newton Aycliffe

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Tragedy as person dies on railway line at Darlington

The sad incident led to widespread cancellations and disruption across the North East

Chronicle Live

Tributes after sudden death of former footballer following suspected heart attack aged 45

Former Sheffield United, Darlington and York player Gary Pearson died after taking ill on Thursday

Wales Online

Five-year-old Darlington boy runs 10k in memory of his best friend who died from rare brain tumour

Rowan Lyons has completed five 2km junior park runs in Sophie Welburn's memory

Chronicle Live

Rail strike: How RMT strike affects trains in Newcastle and North East on Saturday

How RMT train strike affects LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine, Northern, Lumo and Grand Central trains in the North East

Chronicle Live

Dad fuming after daughter banned from prom for not having enough behaviour points

Lillie Granger was left devastated when she was told she didn't have enough points to go to the prom at Polam Hall School in Darlington - her father Matthew says he's spent £550 so far on the dress and ticket

Daily Mirror

Cat missing for seven years is reunited with Darlington owner – after being found just half a mile away

Aimee Wilkinson's cat Smudge was just a kitten when he went missing from his home, now she's over the moon to have him home

Chronicle Live

Photos show firefighters tackle huge blaze at industrial yard in Darlington

An investigation will be carried out into the cause; however, at this time, it is thought to be accidental

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'She would light up a room': Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'selfless' woman who died in Darlington crash

A Mercedes C Class left the road and collided with a tree on the A167 near Coatham Mundeville on Friday

Chronicle Live

Woman dies and passenger seriously injured in crash on A167 near Darlington

The crash is said to have taken place at around 3am this morning, with police, fire services and paramedics all attending the scene.

Chronicle Live

Autistic boy, 3, who found shopping 'overwhelming' becomes best friends with worker, 60, at Darlington store

Three-year-old Hudson and Asda worker Mags Lunn have formed an adorable relationship

Chronicle Live

Four North East restaurants make the top 100 in the National Restaurant Awards

Restaurants in Newcastle, Northumberland and Darlington were named among the best in the UK in the awards sponsored by Estrella Damm

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The Conversation

Curious Kids: why do frilled sharks look more like sea snakes?

Why do frilled sharks look more like sea snakes? – Will, age 6, Darlington, Western Australia

Birmingham Post

Offshore group Tekmar puts itself up for sale after suffering major losses

The Darlington-based company is seeking a "strategic partner" to help it turn around its fortunes

Chronicle Live

A1 re-opens nearly 12 hours after lorry bursts into flames just outside Darlington

Fortunately, the driver of the HGV escaped from the incident unharmed

Chronicle Live

Durham council completes work on £650k section of cycling and walking route linking Blyth to Darlington

£650,000 in funding was awarded to the Council, from the government's Active Travel Fund.

Daily Mirror

Deaf and blind puppy 'blissfully unaware he is different' from other rescue dogs

One-year-old deaf and partially blind Blue doesn't know that he is different from the other rescue dogs at Dogs Trust Darlington and enjoys swimming, playing and cuddling

Chronicle Live

Salvo's café, pizzeria, and trattoria on Duke Street, Darlington has closed its doors for good after a 'rollercoaster' ride

The Guardian - UK

British boy, 14, who downloaded bombmaking guides avoids jail

Fourteen-year-old from Darlington thought to be youngest person in UK charged with terrorism offences

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