Darlington Borough Council

Town's 'brave' first black mayor dies aged 87

More calls for council mergers amid financial woes

Councillors reject 'only focus on borough' motion

Former newspaper office revamp to cost £11m

Council proposes tax rise as it seeks savings

Venue's licence changed after man's ear bitten off

Consultation opens on 4,500-home village plan

Arts centre to close as charity 'ceases operation'

Car park to shut as lifts trapped in Wilko

Library to start new chapter after £3.7m refurb

Nightclub demolition delayed with cost rising

Former railway signal house to be turned into flats

Protected sparrow hawk found shot dead in woods

Railway station's £150m revamp plans revealed

New solar farm adds to 'carpet' of similar schemes

Urgent repairs could see pool closed until January

Defective road surface to be replaced

Parents urged to discuss fire danger with children

Drugs haul worth £1.7m discovered in office block

Bus firm criticised over delays to services

Swimming pool to remain closed for six more months

Neighbours lived in fear over actions at house

Council wants people to report dog poo via app