Child obesity levels falling
10:37am Thursday 2nd July 2009
CHILD obesity levels in Darlington have dropped for the first time since a project was launched to improve the health of the town.
MP Milburn to stand down at next general election
10:36am Thursday 2nd July 2009
DARLINGTON MP and former health secretary Alan Milburn is to stand down at the next general election.
Dogs have different day
10:37am Thursday 2nd July 2009
A DOGS’ home staged its annual show in a new venue. Hundreds of pet owners turned up for Dogs Trust Darlington’s annual fun day in the town’s South Park.
Quakers set for Todd era
10:41am Thursday 2nd July 2009
NEW Quakers manager Colin Todd was preparing to unveil his playing squad after the club took another step towards leaving administration.
Memorial garden fund
10:42am Thursday 2nd July 2009
VILLAGERS helping to draw up plans for a memorial garden in Darlington need more funds. Haughton Residents’ Association boosted their total by £50 thanks to a fair at St Andrew’s Church. The group has raised £900 so far towards its target of £40,000 for a memorial garden at the church.
Paving the way for Metro system
11:57am Thursday 25th June 2009
THE first steps to creating a Metro transport system for the Tees Valley are to be taken in the near future, the Minister for the North-East has revealed.
Ron’s replacement badge
11:59am Thursday 25th June 2009
A DELIGHTED war veteran has been presented with a new commemorative badge after his previous one went missing.
Civic packing them in as ticket receipts top £3m
11:58am Thursday 25th June 2009
GROSS ticket sales at Darlington Civic Theatre topped £3m for the first time in its century-old history last year.
Painter scoops £5,000 prize
12:02pm Thursday 25th June 2009
A PAINTER has returned home after seeing his artwork hung in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Carnival music feast
12:03pm Thursday 25th June 2009
A LINE-UP of young unsigned bands has been announced for an event at the weekend.
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