Darlington News and Events
Planning your Darlington trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Darlington such as events and attractions, to make your Darlington visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Darlington, you’ll find everything you need for your Darlington holiday on Whats On In Darlington.com. Our What’s On Darlington guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Darlington – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Darlington by checking out our Darlington News and Events page.
See what's on in Darlington. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Local What’s On In Darlington News
Darlington & Teesdale News – Local rss news
The Northern Echo – Teesside
- 'Creepy' drunk tried to snatch girl, 3, from dance class sending hall into lockdownby alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary on November 6, 2026 at 5:30 am
A "creepy" drunk who tried to snatch a three-year-old girl from a Middlesbrough dance class sending a community hall into lockdown has been jailed.
- Yarm pub seeks to stay open until 11pm on Saturdays - public noticeby gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht on November 6, 2026 at 5:00 am
The Golden Jubilee pub in Yarm has applied to open until 11pm on Saturdays.
- Horror as lit firework 'tips over' and shoots towards crowd at Bonfire Night displayby daniel.hordon@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Hordon on November 5, 2026 at 9:59 pm
A lit firework tipped over and shot towards crowds at a Bonfire Night display.
- Date set for Teesside's final council by-election before 2027 local electionsby Daniel Hodgson on November 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm
A date has been confirmed by Redcar and Cleveland Council for an upcoming by-election.
- Why £13m town centre deal is hailed as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity'by Gareth Lightfoot on November 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Stockton Council’s £13m purchase of Billingham town centre has been described as “only option to unlock progress”.
Teesside Live
- Acklam parents hit out at being fined for taking twins on holiday in term timeby news@gazettemedia.co.uk (Sue Kirby) on November 6, 2026 at 2:05 pm
Shaun and Nicola Crinnion say their autistic daughter's special needs should be taken into account
- Vera star Brenda Blethyn set to headline Teesside film festivalby news@gazettemedia.co.uk (Sue Kirby) on November 6, 2026 at 1:58 pm
The actress will be talking about the highpoints of her career
- England decision increases Will Lankshear concerns as Middlesbrough duo get call upby news@gazettemedia.co.uk (Craig Johns) on November 6, 2026 at 12:27 pm
The in-form Boro striker has not been included in the England Under-21 squad
- 'Doing nothing is not an option': Stockton cabinet quizzed over £13m Billingham dealby news@gazettemedia.co.uk (Gareth Lightfoot) on November 6, 2026 at 11:53 am
Stockton Council's cabinet was asked questions by councillors before it decided to go ahead with the purchase of Billingham town centre
- Darlington's My Property Box secures BGF investment for further expansionby news@gazettemedia.co.uk (Graeme Whitfield) on November 6, 2026 at 11:16 am
Darlington-based My Property Box has secured follow-on investment from BGF to support the next stage of its expansion







