Bill Edgar

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Football Writer at The Times

@BillEdgarTimes Football writer for @TheTimes, focusing on stats. Books: Bill Edgar's Quirky Football Quiz Book; Back of the Net – 100 Golden Goals.

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Signs ahead of Darlington pigeon feeding ban

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Image source, LDRSImage caption, Signs have gone up around Darlington warning people not to feed the pigeonsLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceSigns have been put up around a town centre warning people not to feed pigeons, ahead of new restrictions. Darlington Borough Council is set to release an updated version of its Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) following health and safety concerns from residents and businesses.
Objections to wind turbine plans

4 days ago | swd.news | Bill Edgar

Concerned County Durham residents fear a proposed new wind turbine would “tower over the landscape” and dwarf their village, writes Local Democracy Reporter Bill Edgar. Amazon has applied for planning permission to install a 140-metre-high wind turbine next to its large storage and distribution centre in Bowburn, County Durham.
Darlington residents call for rules to stop smaller HMOs

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bill Edgar

Council urged to stop 'uncontrolled transformation'Bill EdgarLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleResidents of Greenbank Road have launched a petitionA petition is calling on a council to stop the "uncontrolled transformation" of a neighbourhood. Residents of Greenbank Road in Darlington want measures to be put in place to stop landlords turning properties into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs).
Darlington businesses react to parking charge increase

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bill Edgar

Businesses react to parking charge increaseBill EdgarLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCJames Baggaley said his business had not suffered under previous risesBusiness owners have warned increased parking charges could impact how long shoppers stay in a town centre. After free parking was scrapped in 2023, Darlington Borough Council is increasing fees again on Monday, raising the charge for a one-hour stay from £1 to £1.20.
Darlington Brick Train to be cleaned up after vandalism

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bill Edgar

Vandalised brick train sculpture to be spruced upBill EdgarLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLDRSThe Brick Train has been vandalised and used as a site for fly-tippingA train sculpture which has become the target of vandals is to be renovated. The Brick Train was unveiled in 1997 as a tribute to Darlington's proud railway heritage, but vandalism and fly-tipping has seen its condition deteriorate.
Durham County Council

1 week ago | bbc.com | Bill Edgar

Date for by-election after Reform UK resignationBill EdgarLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePA MediaThe by-election has been described by the Liberal Democrats as a "gross waste of taxpayers' money"A by-election to decide the final vacant seat on Durham County Council is set to take place in July, following the resignation of a Reform UK councillor.
MP pledges to improve Darlington train sculpture

1 week ago | hellorayo.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Labour’s Lola McEvoy teamed up with Darlington Borough Council to improve the site, near Morton Park, after recent public concerns. Author: Bill Edgar, LDRSPublished 3 hours agoDarlington’s MP has pledged to clean up the town’s Brick Train sculpture after a spate of vandalism. Labour’s Lola McEvoy teamed up with Darlington Borough Council to improve the site, near Morton Park, after recent public concerns.
Durham: Residents object to wind turbine plans

1 week ago | northeastbylines.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Concerned County Durham residents fear a proposed new wind turbine would “tower over the landscape” and dwarf their village. Amazon has applied for planning permission to install a 140-metre-high wind turbine next to its large storage and distribution centre in Bowburn, County Durham.
New Darlington Mayor shares her love of town and pride at being elected

1 week ago | msn.com | Bill Edgar

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Darlington: New mayor elected

1 week ago | northeastbylines.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Northgate councillor Sonia Kane was promoted at a ceremony last week and will represent the borough throughout the community for the next year. The new Mayor of Darlington has spoken of her pride and love for the town after being elected into the role. Northgate councillor Sonia Kane was promoted at a ceremony last week and will represent the borough throughout the community for the next year. The Labour member said: “It’s an extreme honour and a privilege to become Mayor.

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