4+ hour, 15+ min ago   (505+ words) Hundreds of people flooded South Park today as Darlington's running community turned out in force for a fundraising run in honour of Gary Read. Despite bleak weather, runners, walkers and joggers arrived from across the region for the event, which…...

10+ hour, 5+ min ago   (523+ words) The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more "authentic, joyful" representation for neurodivergent children. The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (318+ words) Amazon has been forced to stop selling multiple baby pillows due to the risk of babies 'suffocating' in their sleep. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an urgent warning over the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (445+ words) Increasing numbers of vulnerable children in Darlington with complex needs requiring help and support are putting pressure on council budgets." Darlington Borough Council has warned that soaring costs for children's social care services have caused the council to forecast a…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (677+ words) A Darlington dad given just weeks to live after being diagnosed with cancer has spoken movingly about choosing joy and gratitude in the face of devastating news. Gary Read, 44, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer on June 11, 2025. Last week, on New…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (312+ words) Nurse Susan made up for lost time with victory in the Unibet Mares" Hurdle at Sandown. Dan Skelton"s chestnut has always had plenty of talent, with a placed Cheltenham Festival run on her CV, but her career has been…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (685+ words) A new community programme is helping North East residents get into work and improve their long-term job prospects. The JobsPlus pilot scheme, now running in Stockton and other areas across England, is based on a successful employment support model from…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (607+ words) A North Yorkshire teaching assistant is showing that specialist needs are no barrier to a life-changing career. Ben McAuley, 21, from Thirsk, has specialist needs due to his autism and struggled with reading, writing, and maths throughout his early education. Despite…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (541+ words) Young actors worked up a full head of steam as they joined the audience on stage in County Durham for an immersive version of a classic children's story. Staff and students at Barnard Castle School created the platform and track…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (472+ words) Farmers may feel more comfortable seeking medical advice from a vet than a GP, a report into how to improve North Yorkshire agricultural workers" health found. The study, Ploughing through barriers: Understanding the challenges and promoting help-seeking in farming communities,…...