14+ hour, 9+ min ago   (396+ words) Ballroom and Latin dancing sparked a week of celebration for a retirement community. The performance took place at Middleton Hall Retirement Village in Middleton St George, near Darlington, and launched a full programme of events, including medieval re-enactments and a…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (84+ words) The Richmondshire Repair Cafe is returning to Leyburn this Saturday, September 12. The free event will be open from 9.45am to 12.30pm at the Arts and Community Centre, Darlington Road. The public is invited to bring household and fabric items for repair, including…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (351+ words) Musical Times burst into the next year’s Classic picture with a wide-margin victory in the Betfred May Hill Stakes at Doncaster. Winner of her first two races at Newmarket and Yarmouth, she had not done anything to suggest she was…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (419+ words) Three young performers from a North Yorkshire youth theatre company are stepping into leadership roles as they take charge of a special musical theatre concert at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) in Yarm. Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre's upcoming production,…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (358+ words) A barrel-rolling beer fundraiser has raised thousands of pounds. A pub regular took part in the event after his life was saved by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), the chosen charity for the event. The fundraiser has now…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (281+ words) Plans have been submitted to replace an existing BMX track in Pateley Bridge with a new purpose-built pump track designed to cater for everyone from beginners to experienced riders. The community-led scheme at Millennium Green would create a hard-surfaced facility…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (411+ words) Career opportunities in agriculture are set to take centre stage at a high-profile industry event. The Women in Farming Network’s annual Autumn Gathering returns for its 13th edition on Tuesday, October 13, at The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn. The event…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (475+ words) Farmer Peter Fall has revealed this year’s charity concert the Barn That Rocks raised £23,207, meaning the total funds now donated to good causes since the sell out events were launched has passed £200,000. The amount has been presented to hospital and…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (51+ words) Darlington & Stockton Times Readers' pictures: Beautiful flowers and vibrant heather Readers' pictures: Beautiful flowers and vibrant moorland heather light up this week's readers' pictures. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services....

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (217+ words) A three-day celebration of books, creativity and community will take place in Thirsk next week. Bookmarked: Thirsk will include a programme of 24 events from September 11 to 13, bringing artists, writers, performers and community groups together across venues and businesses throughout the…...