23 February 2012 Last updated at 14:23 ET

Councillor jailed for sex assaultMark Burton

A Darlington councillor responsible for child welfare is jailed for sexual assault and having pictures of child abuse on his computer.


Jobs go at Teesside building firm

A Teesside-based building contractor goes into administration with the loss of 148 jobs.

Arts centre to shut in the summer

Darlington Arts Centre is set to close this summer after councillor's voted to withdraw its subsidy.

Richard Moss Article written by Richard Moss Richard Moss Political editor, North East & Cumbria

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