2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (235+ words) Darlington Borough Council has issued an update on when food waste bin collections will begin after they were "let down" by a key supplier earlier this year. The scheme, which was due to begin on March 31, will now start on…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (579+ words) Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie went one better at Aintree when taking full advantage of a fall from Impaire Et Passe in the Racing Welfare Bowl. Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old was the even-money favourite to end his season on a…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (501+ words) Four migrants drowned after being swept away by strong currents while trying to cross the Channel. More than 40 people were rescued off the coast of northern France on Thursday morning. French authorities said an investigation has been launched after two…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (322+ words) Wodhooh is a notable absentee from the Jet2 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree on Saturday where trainer Gordon Elliott will instead rely on course winner Honesty Policy. Owned by JP Mc Manus, the six-year-old was a winner at the meeting in novice…...

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (236+ words) Last season's European champion two-year-old Gewan was fatally injured in a racecourse gallop at Kempton on Thursday morning. The Night Of Thunder colt won three of his four juvenile starts for trainer Andrew Balding, impressing on his Newbury debut before…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago  (12+ words) Ceasefire deal without Lebanon risks destabilising whole region " Cooper'Darlington & Stockton Times...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (249+ words) A woman has been arrested after an "arson attack" at a Great Ayton home. Firefighters from the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service brought the flames under control - and thankfully no injuries were reported. North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that…...

10+ hour, 58+ min ago  (319+ words) Residents have backed a council's plan to prioritise tackling the scourge of anti-social behaviour and off-road motorcycles in Darlington." Council officials have developed a new community safety partnership plan for the borough based on four key priorities, following conversations with…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago  (459+ words) Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal. Described as a "true pioneer" of wildlife film-making, Allan was a principal cameraman on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet,…...

13+ hour, 4+ min ago  (525+ words) A sheep farmer seminar in North Yorkshire will offer practical crime prevention advice and industry updates in an evening of discussion and learning. The free event, taking place at Romanby Golf & Country Club in Northallerton on Wednesday, May 13, is aimed…...