2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (456+ words) Parents of babies staying in a North East hospital's neonatal unit are receiving free meal vouchers thanks to a Volunteers' Coffee Lounge. Georgina Oakley, manager of The Volunteers' Coffee Lounge, said: "To say I was in a state of disbelief…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (425+ words) A U-turn on parking fee increases by North Yorkshire Council has prompted campaigners to question why no changes have been made to the authority's controversial home-to-school transport policy. Campaign group the School Transport Action Group (STAG) says the decision to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (595+ words) More schools in Darlington are set to launch free government-funded breakfast clubs, it has been announced. The scheme, part of the Labour Government's commitment to ease cost-of-living pressures and improve educational outcomes, will soon be available at three additional schools…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (486+ words) Businesses in North Yorkshire and York are being urged to help bring more people back into work through fully funded placements. The three-month roles are aimed at residents who have been out of work and could benefit from supported experience…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (477+ words) A North Yorkshire primary school has joined a growing multi-academy trust following approval'from the Department for Education. With support from the Diocese of Leeds,'Masham Church of England Primary School officially became part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust (YCST) on…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (271+ words) A major British film studio has backed a scheme aimed at getting young people into work. Pinewood Studios " home to James Bond, Star Wars and the Carry On films " has pledged its support for the Government's "youth guarantee. Under the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (642+ words) Councillors are set to examine claims of widespread errors in a system used by North Yorkshire Council to implement its controversial home-to-school transport policy. Councillor Barbara Brodigan, chair of the authority's children and families overview and scrutiny committee, has called…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (994+ words) A creative play programme in Darlington has "significantly" improved new parents" and carers" mental well-being, say scientists. The new programme, called Let"s Play, was developed by Theatre Hullabaloo to boost parents" confidence and mental health, with particular support around…...

1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...