Darlington Borough Council24 Feb 2026Fines to be handed out for animal welfare offencesThose committing animal welfare offences in Darlington could soon face fines of up to £5,000.24 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Department store doomed to close after 100 yearsAfter a one-year reprieve, House of Fraser unveils closing down sale signs again at High Row.31 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Parking makes town 'miserable place to live'Darlington Borough Council is taking residents' views on parking zones around the town.19 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Reform wins first seat on Darlington councilMichael Walker says he is "very happy" with the win and pledged to tackle anti-social behaviour.12 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Town to get £20m for 10-year regeneration pushDarlington is one of 75 areas across the country to be selected to receive government help.6 Dec 202516 Nov 2025Disruption warning during rail station upgradeNew signalling will see Darlington railway station close over a weekend next month.16 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Will new incinerator deal go ahead?Seven councils in the north-east of England will send waste to the Redcar incinerator.10 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Councillor cleared over meeting 'wrestling match'Borough councillor Colin Pease is cleared of misconduct after the fracas with a parish councillor.7 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Arson-hit playground losing frames and slidesFrames and slides are removed as Cocker Beck playground is hit by a seventh arson in six months. 30 Oct 2025...
