Darlington news

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General news from the BBC web site:

Chapman 'should not see daylight' The friend of murdered teenager Ashleigh Hall says she hopes killer Peter Chapman "never sees daylight again".

Father guilty of baby poisoning A man from north-east England faces jail after being found guilty of trying to kill his baby son by smothering and poisoning.

Tragic Ashleigh was 'best friend' Ashleigh Hall was more than a daughter she was a best friend, her mother Andrea says.

Report sets out county priorities A revised plan for improving life in County Durham is to be discussed by the council's cabinet.

Asda evacuated after surgery fire More than 100 shoppers are evacuated from an Asda supermarket in County Durham as firefighters tackle a fire at a nearby surgery.

Conference held over wind farms Delegates from across the country campaigning against wind farm developments meet in Darlington.

Retrial over 'gypsy boxer' attack Two men accused of attacking a bare-knuckle fighter with machetes in Cumbria are to face a retrial.

Union to ballot bus company staff Hundreds of bus company staff across Teesside and County Durham are to be balloted for industrial action.

Getting ready for News Day This guide explains how teachers taking part in School Report can make the most of the UK wide News Day on 11 March 2010.

Arrests in mortgage fraud probe Seven people from County Durham are arrested as part of an investigation into a multimillion-pound mortgage fraud.

Drop in teenage pregnancy rates The number of teenage pregnancies in Darlington falls by 20% over 10 years, after young people are targeted.

Boxer stab trial jury discharged A jury in the trial of an attack on a bare-knuckle fighter in Cumbria is discharged after failing to reach a verdict.

Private security firm to expand A Darlington private security company looks to expand following specific requests from the public.

Police boss V-sign driver banned A drink driver who made a two-fingered gesture to the chief constable of Durham Police is given a 12-week suspended sentence.

Cycle schemes boost use of bikes More people in towns across England take up cycling following introduction of a government scheme.

Blast scare after fire breaks out Homes are evacuated after a gas main is damaged when a fire breaks out at a disused building in Darlington.

Steam loco set to revisit county Tornado, the first mainline steam locomotive built in Britain for nearly 50 years, is to return to Cumbria.

Two deny 'King of Gypsies' attack Two men deny wounding a bare knuckle fighter, known as the King of Gypsies, at an equestrian event in Cumbria.

Trampoline attack carer is jailed A former soldier who attacked a severely disabled man on a trampoline at a County Durham care home is jailed.

Unions protest over pay cut fears Up to 100 Darlington council workers are expected to lobby a council meeting in protest at a wage cut.

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