Dec 31, 2024 · The House of Fraser store, which has been a key player in the town centre since the 1920s, has had a turbulent six months - first brought on after its building was put up for sale. The news left many residents fearing its potential closure could signal the “death knell” of the town - and it took months before the worries were finally …

Jan 11, 2025 · The number of households placed in temporary accommodation in 2023-24 was 485 compared to pre-Covid levels of 174 in 2019-20, a 179 per cent increase because of the difficulties of moving people into permanent settled accommodation.

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Jan 11, 2025 · Darlington Borough Council hopes to buy Northgate House from its current owners as part of a major redevelopment project in the town centre. However, the local authority has faced several delays due to contractural issues and communication.

Jan 11, 2025 · PC Rosie Prior. (Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE) The family of Ryan Welford's family paid tribute to their son, saying: "Ryan was a hardworking and loving father, husband, son and brother. "He will be greatly missed by his family and friends." Chief Constable Tim Forber of North Yorkshire Police added: “It is with profound sadness to confirm the death of PC Rosie Prior on Saturday morning who ...

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Nov 27, 2024 · A proposed council tax increase of 2.99 per cent, plus a social care precept of two per cent are among the main changes affecting residents. The council said: “Darlington currently has the second lowest council tax in the North East and as such we cannot raise sufficient income from charges to fund the spending pressures we face.

Jan 7, 2025 · Another added: “Wow this is incredibly wholesome. This is what Britain is about.” It comes as freezing temperatures look set to continue in Darlington as the week continues, following widespread snow across the weekend.

Jan 11, 2025 · As the meeting went on, some exchanges became heated, before the panel summed up their positions. Cllr Cunliffe-Lister said she would feed back the strength of feeling to Lib Dems MPs representing rural seats, while Mr Hollinrake pledged that the Conservatives would overturn the inheritance tax policy if they were returned to power at the next general election.

Jan 8, 2025 · Phil and Clare Wise, who farm at Skipton-on-Swale, near Thirsk, are behind the Back British Farming farmers' meeting, which will be held at Thirsk Auction Mart on Friday, January 10, from 12pm to 1.15pm.