Darlington12 hrs agoFloral feast for the senses as weather coolsAs the hazy days of summer continue, BBC Weather Watchers capture images of colourful blooms. 12 hrs ago3 days agoConservative mayor backs Burnham's devolution planBen Houchen says he would also like regional mayors to have more control over funding they receive.3 days ago6 days agoBreast cancer diagnosis delays worsen at trustFewer than 1 in 10 patients received a diagnosis within the expected time in April, figures show.6 days ago7 days agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizAnimals cool down and get counted, while humans collect prizes in our latest quiz of the week.7 days ago8 days agoSunshine and storms bring stunning skiesBBC Weather Watchers share images from this week's heatwave and its stormy follow-up.8 days ago24 Jun 2026Trust pays £187k over trans changing room tribunalSeven Darlington nurses are being compensated following a dispute over single-sex changing rooms.24 Jun 202623 Jun 2026Two boa constrictors found in golf course grassBoth the snakes, found in long grass at Blackwell Grange Golf Course, have since died.23 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Make ketamine a Class A drug, PCC saysDurham and Darlington PCC Joy Allen says the drug is causing a "mounting pressure on services".17 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Force to put more neighbourhood officers on beatDurham Police says it expects to have 19 extra neighbourhood officers on patrol by March 2027.16 Jun 2026...