Darlington MP launches campaign to give children 'Golden Ticket' to Hopetown
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy has launched a campaign to get children in the area a 'golden ticket' to a rail museum's play area.
Michael Portillo to feature Stockton & Darlington Railway in special BBC series
The Darlington and Stockton railway is to feature in new BBC series 200 Years Of The Railways presented by Michael Portillo.
'It cannot fail': Financial challenges at Hopetown Darlington linked to visitor numbers
Hopetown Darlington faced several challenges including council overspending due to the delays. Council officials estimate its ...
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New-look, interactive timeline tracks evolution & impact of rail across Britain and the world
The Railway 200 campaign has launched a new-look timeline today which takes us on a scenic, interactive tour of the past, ...
Michael Portillo to present special programme set in North East to mark 200th anniversary of railways
Years of the Railways sees Michael Portillo travel to the North East by train and visit the Stockton & Darlington Railway ...
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Public to vote for favourite UK railway artworks as modern railway celebrates 200th anniversary
Global public to narrow down 200 railway-themed artworks to just 20 by voting for their three favourites The longlist ...
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Low museum visitor numbers contribute to council overspend
Lower-than-predicted visitor numbers for a new railway museum in Darlington have contributed to a £600,000 overspend by the local council, according to a new report. The Hopetown Darlington museum ...
Looking for adventure, relaxation and heritage? Next stop Durham
There are many reasons why Durham should be your next stop for a great UK getaway, from stunning scenery and award-winning ...