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Calls to advice service soaring

Help at hand: Outreach advisor Shiona Farrell

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

INQUIRIES to a charity which helps with debt and benefit problems have increased by 60 per cent since the start of the economic downturn, figures have revealed.

Seaside fun . . . in town

Beach fun: Marcus Robson, two, and younger brother Harvey make sandcastles with their mum Lindsay Benson, left, grandmother Tracey Baker, centre, and family friend Stacey Hunter

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

HUNDREDS of people took advantage of the sunshine and flocked to the beach for the day – without leaving Darlington town centre.

Women saved after blast in care home

over: Vera Nowell, centre left, and Lily Fowler, with staff and residents

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A PENSIONER dragged two elderly women to safety after an oxygen tank exploded in a Darlington care home.

Disruption likely as council shuts road

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A BUSY route in Darlington town centre is to be closed for seven days while essential work is carried out.

Sports club bounces back after threat

8:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A SPORTS club which was threatened with closure has sprung back to life thanks to a cash windfall.

Allotments may be ready sooner than expected

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

PLANS to turn an antisocial behaviour hotspot in Darlington into community allotments could come to fruition quicker than expected.

Village enjoys gala day

Big day: Gala Princess Phoebe Taylor, left, and Miss Chilton, Courtney Nelson, who led the parade

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the fun at Chilton’s fourth annual town gala on Saturday.

Deadly extra arrived with imported truck

Californian surprise: Mark Marriott with the truck that brought the spider

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

A MECHANIC who found a deadly spider on his imported pick-up truck is to name the vehicle in its honour.

Care policy change may increase costs

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

SOME of Darlington’s most vulnerable residents are facing significant rises in what they pay for care.

Steve aims to conquer fear of heights

Reach for the sky: Stephen Hunt

8:00am Thursday 26th August 2010

HELPING a hospice will be a scary proposition for one fundraiser who will have to overcome a fear of heights before he tackles a 10,000ft skydive.



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