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Driver wearing wrong glasses pulled out in front of motorbike on A167 near Thirsk
A disabled Stockton driver left a father and daughter seriously injured when he pulled out in front of a motorbike after he failed to spot them.
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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month
DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit could all be paid earlier than usual next month due to two upcoming bank holidays, on May 4 and May 25.
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Urgent alert for pensioners as payments delayed and HMRC scams spiral
Millions of pensioners face delays, confusion and rising scams despite a £575 pension boost. Here’s what you need to know.
Warning to millions of PayPal users over 1p scam that could drain your account
Which? is warning people who receive these emails to not call the number or reply to the email.
Rockfalls at North Yorkshire beach leave young man seriously injured
Coastguard rescue teams from Whitby and Ravenscar were called to Saltwick Bay near Whitby yesterday (April 16), along with the RNLI and paramedics after a rockfall seriously injured a young man.
Darlington day nursery sold to new owners as founder retires after 22 years
Darlington day nursery, Big Kids Little Kids, has been sold for the first time in 22 years as founder, Joe Zafarani, retires.
How a North Yorkshire village pub is back open and thriving again
The highly-regarded Lime Tree Inn at Great Ouseburn is blossoming under new management.
Barnard Castle’s Witham rings in 180th anniversary with big community bash
The Witham arts centre in Barnard Castle will celebrate its 180th anniversary with a weekend of events on April 25–26, alongside a £230,000 investment to support its future.
Firms brace for tougher 2026 as costs force price rises, survey shows
Businesses are bracing for tougher trading as cost pressures drive price rises, according to an accountancy and business advisory firm.
Gamekeepers roll up sleeves to transform north Pennines schoolyards
A team of 24 gamekeepers has carried out improvement work at schools and nurseries across the north Pennines as part of a community initiative by the North Pennines Moorland Group.
Record 96% of North Yorkshire families get first‑choice primary place
A record 96 per cent of families in North Yorkshire have secured their first-choice primary school, it has been revealed.
Barnard Castle church to host intricate knitted Bible exhibition
Barnard Castle Methodist Church is hosting a knitted Bible exhibition featuring 39 scenes from scripture.
County Durham Met Office weather latest - storms expected Saturday
County Durham Met Office weather latest. County is in for a largely dry and bright start to the weekend, with a fine Friday giving way to a wetter and windier Saturday before a cooler, showery but improving Sunday.
Blackwell, Eastbourne Road and more among Darlington roads closed on Friday
Drivers in Darlington should prepare for multiple road closures as essential works are scheduled to take place, according to Darlington Borough Council.
Met Office predicts wet end for Darlington working week - see when it will hit today
Darlington faces an unsettled end to the working week, with a wet start, brighter spells mid‑morning and another spell of rain returning through the afternoon.
Darlington man shaken after being shot by air rifle after confronting youths
A Darlington man was shot in the stomach with an air rifle after he confronted a gang of youths on a footpath in West Park.
Shoppers set to return to newly refurbished clothing store in Darlington this weekend
A Matalan store is set to reopen its doors after a major makeover, with the refurbished Darlington branch welcoming shoppers back on Saturday, April 18.
Darlington pizzeria on awards shortlist says local support ‘means a great deal’
A Darlington pizzeria has secured a place in The Northern Echo’s search for the best restaurant and gastropub competition across County Durham and Darlington.
Boss admits Darlington Market is ‘absolutely dire’ - but is hopeful for the future
The boss in charge of Darlington’s indoor market has admitted traders have struggled to attract customers - but hopes a new strategy will appeal to new audiences.