Darlington Monthly

11/06/2026

🚨 Last few spaces remaining in our July/August edition!

Promote your business throughout Darlington and Durham and get your brand in front of local customers.

Give us a call on 01325776225 or email at [email protected] to book your advert!

29/05/2026

❔ Darlington, we've got a question for you ❔

We're always looking to make Darlington Monthly better, bigger and even more relevant to our readers.

So we're asking you directly, what stories, topics or local features would you love to see us cover?

🏗️ Local development & regeneration?
🎭 Arts, culture & events?
👨‍👩‍👧 Family & community life?
🍽️ Food, drink & local business?
🏆 Community heroes & local achievements?

Tell us in the comments, your ideas shape what goes in the magazine 👇

27/05/2026

Darlington, it's time to shout about someone brilliant 🏆

Every town has its unsung heroes, the people who quietly get on with making their community a better place. And Darlington has plenty of them.

We want to celebrate them. 🙌

Tell us in the comments who in Darlington deserves a shoutout? A local volunteer, a brilliant small business, a community group, a neighbour who always goes the extra mile? 👇

Tag them, name them, or just tell us their story. The best nominations could feature in a future edition of Darlington Monthly.

Because great towns are made by great people 🩷

25/05/2026

☀️ Summer in Darlington ☀️

The town's buzzing, the market's thriving, and there's plenty going on across Darlington and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're exploring South Park, enjoying the food and drink scene, heading to a local event or just soaking up the sunshine in town summer 😎

We want to know, what's your favourite thing to do in and around Darlington when the sun's out? 👇

And don't forget, this month's Darlington Monthly is packed with things to see, do and enjoy locally.

22/05/2026

What's on in Darlington this month? 📅

There's always something happening in our town, and it's our job to make sure you never miss it.

This month's edition of Darlington Monthly has everything you need to know about local events, community news and what's going on across the area 📖

📣 Got an event or local news story you'd like us to feature? Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you 📣

23/04/2026

Happy St. George's Day...anyone seen a Dragon about! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

03/04/2026

🌟 Free Easter Holiday Activities for Children in Darlington 🌟

Looking for something fun for the kids this Easter? Darlington Borough Council is running an exciting Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, offering free activities and nutritious meals for eligible children aged 5–16.

Taking place every weekday from Tuesday 7th April to Friday 17th April, there are over 70 events and more than 2,500 places available across the town.

Children can enjoy a wide range of activities including:
⚽ Sports sessions
🎨 Arts & crafts
🍳 Cooking and life-skills workshops
🎮 Gaming and enrichment activities
🌳 Outdoor adventures like forest school

Every session includes a healthy meal, making it a fantastic opportunity for children to try something new, make friends, and stay active over the holidays.

The programme is open to children in Darlington who are eligible for free school meals. Families who qualify will receive booking details directly from their child’s school.

If your child is eligible and you haven’t received information, please contact your school.

To find out more:

📧 [email protected]
📞 01325 405400

A great way to keep children active, creative and well-fed this Easter! 🐣

13/03/2026

✨ The March/April edition of Darlington Monthly is here ✨

Our second issue of 2026 is now being delivered to homes across Darlington 🌸📰

Issue 136 is absolutely packed with:

• The bold new street food venue taking Darlington by storm: welcome to Radgie’s Darlington on Victoria Road 🍔
• A stunning Lemon Meringue Fridge Cake recipe just in time for Easter 🍋
• Everything happening this Easter, from the Durham Easter Egg Run to the South Park 5k Fun Run 🐣
• Inspired by the Winter Olympics? Find out how to get on the ice at Billingham Forum Ice Arena 🛼
• A heartwarming review of Valentine's Afternoon Tea at The Little Olive Tree 🫖
• A look inside At The Acorns Fostering and why your community needs you 💛
• Super Mario Galaxy Movie review, spoiler: it's a 5/5! 🍄
• A beautiful afternoon tea at The Carthouse Cafe for Mother's Day, perfect for treating someone special. Just £17.95 per person. Pre-book now, vouchers are available too 🌸
• Gorgeous pieces from Vintage Sofa Warehouse, antiques, vintage furniture and bespoke sofas with real character 🛋️
• Plus all your favourite local news, What's On, competitions and trusted local businesses

A huge thank you to our proud sponsor this month Yorkshire Loft Ladders and to every business and reader who makes truly local media possible in Darlington 💕

As Darlington's oldest and widest-distributed community magazine, we are proud to keep local businesses, events and stories front of mind in homes across DL1, DL2 and DL3.

Keep an eye out for your copy landing through the door or read the latest issue online now 📬

The link to the online edition is in the comments.

Thank you as always to our amazing readers and advertisers for your continued support 💗

🌟 Darlington Businesses 🌟

If you're looking to strengthen your brand presence across both print and digital platforms, we're here to help you create a joined-up strategy that truly works for your business.

With a readership of over 45,000, Darlington Monthly puts your brand in front of a large, engaged and loyal local audience every single issue. To talk about advertising, campaigns or tailored promotional support, call Beth on 01325 776 225 or email [email protected] 🤍

11/03/2026

🚭 National No Smoking Day 🚭

Today we’re supporting National No Smoking Day in partnership with Adult Wellbeing Services.

Quitting smoking can bring you so many benefits, from reduced breathlessness to saving money.

If you’ve been thinking about quitting, you can get support locally, you don’t have to do it alone!

Take a look at Adult Wellbeing Services to find out more.

09/03/2026

Such sad news for an amazing charity

'There is always a rainbow after the storm when a strong community stands together'