Train reliability at record low as more than one in 25 services are axed
Reliability on Britain’s railways has reached a record low with more than one in 25 services cancelled in the past year, as operators are suffering from industrial disputes and staffing shortages.
Government posts record borrowing surplus in January amid rise in tax receipts
The £15.4 billion surplus is more than the figure seen a year ago and is the largest since monthly records began in 1993.
Rainbow Scoops on Tubwell Row in Darlington re-opens
Italian gelato, waffles, and ice cream cake are just a few of the new items now available Rainbow Scoops on Tubwell Row in Darlington.
Plans for office at Middleton St George firm submitted
Plans for an office at a County Durham construction firm have been submitted to the council. Hughes Bros Construction, based at the former Middleton Riding Centre, has applied for retrospective ...
Country Tea Shop in Staindrop up for sale for £600,000
A popular Grade II listed County Durham cafe has hit the market and is up for sale for £600,000. The Country Tea Shop, a well-established tea-room and restaurant, in Staindrop is up for sale with ...
Darlington Memorial Hospital car park review still ongoing
A review into Darlington Memorial Hospital car park is still ongoing three months on. Visitors previously slammed the ' car parking nightmare ' at the hospital after one woman missed the passing of ...
Brits share the most annoying things they see dog owners do
Brits have shared some of the "most annoying" things they've seen some dog owners do when out and about. Taking to Reddit, one user asked members of r/AskUK: "What's the most annoying thing you see ...
Regis Le Bris admits Sunderland's Salis Abdul Samed is not in top form
Regis Le Bris admits Salis Abdul Samed is still some way short of his best as he tries to establish himself at Sunderland.
'Rare' hen harrier pair pictured in Northumberland
Nature enthusiasts have been stunned by incredible pictures of a rare hen harrier pair which were pictured in Northumberland. Jason Roach, a wildlife photographer, had heard rumours that the birds of ...
Plans for 'affordable' bungalows in Trimdon Village approved
Plans for new bungalows in a County Durham village have been approved and praised for providing much-needed housing.
Tommy Conway on Bristol City exit and return with Middlesbrough
HAVING spent 15 years at Bristol City, Tommy Conway admits the manner of his summer exit to Middlesbrough wasn't ideal. Conway had turned down several contract offers to stay at Ashton Gate and made ...
Bowe Hair and Scalp Clinic makes best hairdresser final
Diane Bowe of Bowe Hair & Scalp Clinic (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) Bowe Hair & Scalp Clinic is all one-to-one. After dealing with postnatal anxiety, Diane said, that although she loved the people, the ...