£2bn waste incinerator deal is finally signed after years of protests
Contracts valued at £2bn have been signed for the delivery of a controversial household waste incinerator scheme to be based on Teesside. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…
Asda confirms it is not axing ‘unreal’ pizza counters amid viral X post
Rumours have swirled online that Asda is axing its popular pizza counters from stores, leaving customers upset. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…
NFU urges more time for farmers ahead of new EU standards deal
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for more time for farmers across Britain to adapt to planned regulatory changes, urging the Government to introduce a transition period before implementing a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European Union. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…
North Yorkshire primary pupils gifted new books for World Book Day celebrations
Stokesley Primary Academy in North Yorkshire has received a £200 book donation from Tilia Homes to support its World Book Day celebrations and the National Year of Reading 2026. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…
North Yorkshire company enters national baking competition
A NORTON-based company has entered a national competition for its products. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…
Darlington town centre bank remains closed as ‘urgent repairs’ carried out
Barclays on High Row in the town centre has been temporarily closed for “urgent repairs”, with no re-opening date yet confirmed. Darlington and Stockton Times | Business News…
The Beauty of Teesdale and Darlington
Teesdale and Darlington, located in the heart of County Durham, offer visitors a perfect blend of breathtaking countryside, historic landmarks, and charming market towns. This beautiful part of the North…
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- Police hunt 'several men armed with knives' after man, 39, assaulted in street
by patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough on May 9, 2026 at 12:41 pmOfficers from Cleveland Police were called to Quenby Road in Billingham at around 10pm on Friday (May 8), following reports of an assault.
- Armed police swarm Stockton street after shop staff 'threatened with machete'by patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough on May 9, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Four people have been arrested after allegedly making threats to shop staff while armed with a machete and a bat in Stockton.
- ‘Best thing I’ve ever done’ - carers hailed at North East fostering awardsby gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht on May 9, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Stockton Council honoured foster carers and supported lodgings hosts at an awards ceremony celebrating their impact on vulnerable children.
- Cordon in place and police at scene as tractor crashes into front of houseby patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough on May 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Police are investigating after a tractor crashed into a house on Priory Road, Middlesbrough in the early hours of this morning.
- North East hospital volunteer, 71, ‘in disbelief’ at UK award shortlistingby gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht on May 9, 2026 at 11:00 am
David Layfield, 71, from Stockton has been shortlisted for the Volunteer of the Year category at the national Skills for Health Our Health Heroes awards.
