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It’s Showtime! review – this wild racehorse story is well worth backing

The mates from Darlington who clubbed together to buy an unlikely winner is a story fit for Hollywood, and the men all have moving stories to tell in this charming documentary … even if the makers are too heavy-handed

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: how a bargain basement horse beat racing’s finest

He’s owned by a group of ordinary blokes from Darlington and won at York races in 2022 – can he do it again? Plus, Michael Palin heads to Nigeria. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

‘We have to get the basics right’: Labour’s Chris McEwan in Tees Valley

Party hopes to take mayoralty from Tories but incumbent Ben Houchen is still popular with voters, defying national mood

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Appeal to save ‘world’s oldest’ railway station in County Durham

Campaigners hope to resurrect Grade II*-listed Heighington stop ahead of bicentenary celebrations

The Guardian - UK

Man and woman arrested after child dies in Darlington

Force confirms man and woman were taken to custody as part of the investigation

Evening Standard

Shoplifter caught with £58 worth of Dairy Milk chocolate bars, cheese and chicken is jailed

Amy Kelly stole the food moments before she was arrested by police in Darlington town centre on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Reddick hopes "disastrous summer" won't impede playoff run

Reddick and his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota team was one of the top performing drivers in the first round of the 2023 playoffs. He earned a win at Kansas – which locked him into the Round of 12 – a runner-up finish at Darlington, S.C., and his worst effort…

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Regular season Cup champion Truex already in playoff danger

Truex powered through the first 26 races with three victories and entered last weekend’s playoff opener at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway with six top-10 finishes in his previous seven races.

Motorsport

NASCAR 2023 Kansas II schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Larson earned his third points-paying win of the year in the Southern 500 at Darlington, beating Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher to the checkered flag.

Motorsport

JGR locks out front row for Southern 500 with Bell on pole

Bell, who was fastest in Saturday’s practice, capped the day by winning the pole for Saturday night’s playoff opener at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

Motorsport

Carson Hocevar to compete in Darlington Cup race with LMC

The 20-year-old native of Portage, Mich., will make just his second career Cup start in Sunday night’s Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

Motorsport

‘There’s nothing like face to face’: Darlington reacts to ticket office closures

In Darlington, a town steeped in rail history, teenage and elderly rail passengers agree nothing beats talking to a human

The Guardian - UK

Leeds man in drugs ring caught by police with cocaine and heroin stash

Thomas Cleary has been jailed for nearly three years

Leeds Live

Dealer involved in County Lines conspiracy to supply Class A drugs across County Durham jailed

Thomas Cleary was caught after being seen acting suspiciously in Darlington

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Gateshead to host Fairytale of New York in a sing-along festive party this December

Tour of Irish-inspired show - which is set to have people dancing in the aisles - also includes a Darlington date

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RSPCA slams 'cruel' airgun shootings of pigeons after death in Darlington

One bird had to be put to sleep to end its suffering after being shot through the neck with an airgun

Autosport

Chastain seeks to "wreck less and win more" in NASCAR after incidents

Chastain lost a chance at his first Cup win of the 2023 season at the end of the 14 May race at Darlington.

Cycling News

Tarling wins British National men's time trial title

Fred Wright claims silver, Connor Swift bronze

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Cycling News

Elizabeth Holden wins women's British time trial title

UAE Team ADQ rider storms to victory ahead of Anna Morris and Elinor Barker in Croft Circuit

Chronicle Live

King's Birthday Honours 2023: Full list of North East people applauded for their work

Here is a list of everyone from our region who has been honoured for their services to the community, from areas including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland

Daily Mirror

'Bill dodgers' leave £108 tab unpaid at one of the UK's best curry houses

Cafe Spice, a restaurant in Darlington known for its award winning Indian fare, has released CCTV images after three customers allegedly left the Clark's Yard eatery without paying for their food order

Chronicle Live

Sam Fender fan found safe after going missing following St James' Park gig

Police have confirmed that the 55-year-old who was last seen after the St James' Park gig on Saturday, June 10 has now been found

Chronicle Live

Man forged ex girlfriend's signature and 'hounded' her with abusive messages after break-up

Stuart Bell, of Darlington, has been jailed for four years and four months for offences including stalking, perverting the course of justice and forgery

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Amazon introduces term-time jobs in Gateshead, Durham and Darlington to give families more time together

Amazon's new term-time contract is aimed at supporting families and will guarantee time off for the six-week Summer break, Easter and Christmas holiday period

Motorsport

After horrible start, Larson "proud" of fourth at Gateway

Larson did pocket the $1 million first prize for his All-Star victory in North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway’s NASCAR return, but his races at both Darlington, S.C., and Charlotte were struggles for his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team.

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