Darlington Borough Council12 Dec 2025Reform wins first seat on Darlington councilMichael Walker says he is "very happy" with the win and pledged to tackle anti-social behaviour.12 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Town to get £20m for 10-year regeneration pushDarlington is one of 75 areas across the country to be selected to receive government help.6 Dec 202516 Nov 2025Disruption warning during rail station upgradeNew signalling will see Darlington railway station close over a weekend next month.16 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Will new incinerator deal go ahead?Seven councils in the north-east of England will send waste to the Redcar incinerator.10 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Councillor cleared over meeting 'wrestling match'Borough councillor Colin Pease is cleared of misconduct after the fracas with a parish councillor.7 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Arson-hit playground losing frames and slidesFrames and slides are removed as Cocker Beck playground is hit by a seventh arson in six months. 30 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Taxi drivers support internal CCTV camerasMore than 60% of Darlington's taxi drivers polled support installing CCTV cameras inside their cars.15 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Council rejects scrapping climate emergency vowA council is challenged at a meeting to end its climate pledge and fund other services instead.7 Oct 20254 Oct 2025Plea to withdraw from incinerator project rejectedDarlington Council says it would pose "greater financial risk" to pull out of the waste scheme.4 Oct 2025...
