Matt Falcus

Church Lane is one of the oldest surviving parts of Darlington, and it’s hidden away right at the heart of the town, yet very …

There’s something appealing about sitting in a cosy pub during the autumn and winter, when all outside is cold and dark but inside there’s …

This weekend marks a once-in-a-lifetime chance to step back into railway history — the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s first passenger …

The Stockton & Darlington Railway marks its 200th anniversary this month. This milestone is significant both locally and globally, with the world’s railway networks …

Local history books these days often fall into one of two categories. Most popular are nostalgic collections of old postcards and photographs neatly arranged …

A lost part of Stockton’s High Street that many will remember is the Victoria Buildings, which stood on the north east side, not far …

Ever wondered what life was like in the early days of Middlesbrough? Read on to discover just how the town as we know it …

This year will be an incredibly important one for the Tees Valley and County Durham thanks to the celebrations and events taking place surrounding …

Did you know, a railway station once existed near Guisborough which was for the sole use of a rich landowning family nearby? The well-known …

Monday 13th January 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of a dark day in our region’s wartime history. On that date back in 1945 an …