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Darlington memorial service opens Baby Loss Awareness Week support to all families
A public memorial service at Holy Trinity on 11 October will sit alongside upgraded bereavement facilities and continuing NHS support in Darlington.

Accessibility fund opens up more of Darlington’s historic pumping station
Volunteer-run Tees Cottage Pumping Station has improved paths and access after receiving support from a Tees Valley scheme designed to make visitor attractions more inclusive.

Plans submitted for new STEM centre at Darlington Science Park
A proposed specialist STEM centre at Central Park would bring laboratories, immersive learning facilities and a 200-seat lecture theatre to Darlington’s innovation district.

Darlington career changer earns first-class audiology degree while working full-time
Former retail worker Tom Prince has graduated with first-class honours after retraining through a four-year audiology degree apprenticeship while working in local NHS services.

New graduate intake starts careers with Tees accountancy firm
Seven new trainees have joined Clive Owen across its northern offices, including new starters in Darlington and Middlesbrough, as the firm continues its graduate training programme.

Almost 2,000 Darlington pupils set for hands-on STEM careers event at Hopetown
Destination STEM Hopetown returns in October, bringing almost 2,000 local children together with nearly 50 employers and education providers for two days of hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths activities.

British Sign Language courses open in Darlington and Middlesbrough this September
The Deaf Empowerment Network is starting new British Sign Language courses in Darlington and Middlesbrough this September, with teaching delivered by qualified Deaf tutors.

Hopetown’s free Dementia Café keeps a regular place open for conversation and company
The Darlington railway attraction is continuing its fortnightly Dementia Café through December for people living with dementia, families, friends and carers.

Darlington’s railway coffee morning is still making room for conversation ten years on
Hopetown’s free monthly group for men with railway connections continues this autumn after marking its tenth anniversary earlier this year.

Darlington hospital changes earn Sophie’s Legacy recognition
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has become the first organisation in the North East to receive Sophie’s Legacy Approved Hospital recognition after improving food, parent meals and seven-day play support for children.

Darlington Council: Dolphin Centre pool re-opening date confirmed
Darlington confirmed that the Dolphin Centre’s main pool would reopen on 26 January 2024 after essential work, while repairs continued elsewhere in the pool complex.

Empowering the next generation with theatre and dance
Darlington Hippodrome has announced a new term of youth theatre and dance classes. Designed to inspire and enable young people to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop life-long skills, Darlington Hippodrome’s youth theatre and youth dance classes provide a platform for self-expression and a…
