Jan 5, 2025 · Tom Houghton (Image: TOM HOUGHTON COMEDY) From his early days working front-of-house in local venues alongside legends like Francis Jones, to amassing a global fan base, Tom’s story is one of relentless ambition and authentic charm - but it's not been easy, with the man himself saying that it has been a "rollercoaster" so far.. He said: "Returning to Darlington will be a dream - I first ...

Dec 28, 2024 · Seven new big-name brands joined the popular shopping complex in 2024, including the likes of Nike, Primark, Ninja Warrior, and PureGym. Major construction work has been happening across the park throughout the year, not only for new stores in 2024 but for upcoming brands soon to arrive in the new year.

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 …

Dec 31, 2024 · Each year hundreds of hardy swimmers brave the icy waters of the North Sea at beaches across the region for New Year’s dips. The quick cold plunge has become a custom for many on Boxing Day and January 1, but with a Met Office warning in place for winds across much of the UK on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, …

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Dec 26, 2024 · A white Ford Fiesta and a black Volkswagen Tiguan were involved in the crash on the A1(M) near Darlington, between Junctions 57 and 58, shortly after 8.30pm.

Dec 30, 2024 · Historic Darlington cinema is set to go under the hammer two-and-a-half years after closing after renovation plans failed to materialise.

Jan 24, 2025 · Death notices, family announcements, obituaries, acknowledgements and in memoriam in and around Darlington from Darlington and Stockton Times.

Jan 2, 2025 · According to the fire service: "Crews waded through the water in water rescue equipment to assist all occupants to dry land." Another incident in Hawes happened 30 minutes later, which saw firefighters save four people from a vehicle that was stuck in floodwater.

Dec 27, 2024 · "A man in his 50s was taken to hospital, where, sadly, he was pronounced dead. "There are no suspicious circumstances." A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call at 10.47am on Tuesday 24 December to reports of a person unwell on Duke Street in Darlington.