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Greggs already occupies a plot in Marton Estate Square, just off of Laurel Road, and the council has now given the company the go-ahead to move next door. Along with granting planning permission for the use of unit two in the precinct, further proposals have been green lit, meaning locals can expect to see shopfront…
The Northern Echo can reveal that Ms Reeves only worked from the town’s Treasury offices on two occasions in 2025. She said she wanted to use the townβs Treasury offices βregularlyβ during a visit to the site after her election in July 2024, and even urged fellow ministers to do the same. But in March…
The Northern Echo can reveal that Ms Reeves only worked from the town’s Treasury offices on two occasions in 2025. She said she wanted to use the townβs Treasury offices βregularlyβ during a visit to the site after her election in July 2024, and even urged fellow ministers to do the same. But in March…
Ms Reeves said she remained committed to the Darlington Economic Campus (DEC) after The Northern Echo revealed her record for working from the town. Rival politicians have argued the campus – which the Chancellor previously said remained “incredibly important”- needs to be paid the attention it deserves.Β The new Darlington Economic Campus site on Brunswick…
The site was intended to deliver 153 built-to-rent apartments, office space and a leisure complex featuring a Premier Inn, Everyman Cinema and BrewDog pub, but the project has been repeatedly delayed and shrouded in controversy. It was due to open in 2022. The collapse of contractor Tolent in 2023 brought progress at the Milburngate development…
The site was intended to deliver 153 built-to-rent apartments, office space and a leisure complex featuring a Premier Inn, Everyman Cinema and BrewDog pub, but the project has been repeatedly delayed and shrouded in controversy. It was due to open in 2022. The collapse of contractor Tolent in 2023 brought progress at the Milburngate development…
Members approved a final business case to create a new purpose-built base in Riccal Drive, Helmsley, after hearing that the current offices at the Old Vicarage in the townβs Bondgate were no longer fit for purpose. A vote on the move was taken today (Monday, January 19) at a special meeting of the authority following…
The development of the former Marks and Spencer building on Silver Street, was approved by Durham County Council in April 2023, and, since that time, little progress has been made. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday (January 12) MP Mary Kelly Foy said the project, alongside the Milburngate development had been “stalled for…
The development of the former Marks and Spencer building on Silver Street, was approved by Durham County Council in April 2023, and, since that time, little progress has been made. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday (January 12) MP Mary Kelly Foy said the project, alongside the Milburngate development had been “stalled for…
A meeting between Ms Phillipson and Maya’s family is scheduled for later this month and is expected to include how safeguarding laws can be improved across the UK. Defenceless Maya, two, was killed in September 2022 by her motherβs partner, Michael Daymond. He inflicted fatal injuries on the tot at their home in Shotton Colliery….
