A dispersal order has been put in place in Darlington town centre following reports of anti-social behaviour, police have confirmed.

Nearly 300 homes in Darlington have been left without power this evening, Northern Powergrid say, as they work to resolve the issue.

Ambitious plans have been unveiled to introduce a 200-seater community arts venue at the site of a former Barclays Bank. The proposals, which have the backing of Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi ...