Bill Edgar
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Plans submitted for solar farm that could power up to 16,400 homes (opens the original)
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An image showing a solar farm(Image: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire) Plans have been submitted for a solar farm which could generate enough renewable electricity to power up to 16,400 Darlington homes. Elgin Energy Es Co has applied to Darlington Borough Council for permission to build the scheme on land east of Low Maidendale Farm, in Hurworth Moor. The proposed development would have a generating capacity of up to 38 megawatts and would include solar panels and infrastructure. The applicant said t
North East pub's pledge after child witnessed dad's 'violent' glassing attack (opens the original)
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The manager of a North East pub has pledged to increase staffing and introduce tighter security measures after a man suffered life-changing injuries in a "sustained, violent and entirely unprovoked" assault. Ross Ainsley, manager of the King's Head in Cockfield, County Durham, said he was committed to learning from the incident and taking "all reasonable steps" to prevent a similar attack. The pub's premises licence was suspended with immediate effect by Durham County Council's licensing sub-com
Town's cultural strategy aims to boost economy and attract more visitors (opens the original)
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Darlington Town Centre(Image: Copyright Unknown) Darlington is set to adopt a new cultural strategy aimed at boosting the local economy, attracting visitors and encouraging more people to take part in arts and heritage. Darlington Borough Council has published a draft Cultural Strategy for 2026 to 2030, setting out how culture could improve residents' lives while supporting tourism, investment and economic growth. Its proposed vision is for Darlington to be a place where, by 2030, "culture enric
MP warns 'criminals aren't welcome in this town' (opens the original)
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Darlington MP Lola McEvoy(Image: Stuart Boulton) Darlington's MP has warned "criminals aren't welcome in this town" as she vowed to campaign for tougher powers to shut down vape shops and rogue businesses. Labour MP Lola McEvoy has backed calls for a licensing scheme for businesses selling vapes, saying councils need greater powers to know who is operating in the town. Her comments came after she joined council officials during a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vapes at three premises in Darlin
Café boss 'hopes truth comes to light' after £50k drug parcel intercepted (opens the original)
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A cafe owner has urged people not to engage in "trial by social media" and said he hopes "the full truth comes to light" after a parcel of cannabis destined for his business was intercepted by police. Huey Watson, licence holder and supervisor at The Beveridge Way Bistro in Newton Aycliffe, issued the appeal after Durham County Council revoked the venue's alcohol licence. A council licensing hearing heard that a 2.5kg parcel, valued at around £50,000, was intercepted by Border Force while being
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