Darlington College News

EggChaser selected to play in New Zealand

30th November 2024
COLLEGE athlete hopes to face the haka.

College is the picture of health

30th November 2024
MAYOR opens new state-of-the-art healthcare facility.

Student shines at world weightlifting championships

28th November 2024
MOTOR vehicle student powers his way to double gold.

Apprentice becomes British cycling champion

4th October 2024
BRICKLAYER is building a future in sport.

Learner takes top prize at awards ceremony

4th October 2024
STUDENT is rewarded for her resilience.

Ex soldier shows courage by returning to college

26th September 2024
ELECTRICAL student sparks successful businesses.

'Burnt Chef' promotes mental health charity

26th September 2024
HOSPITALITY expert helps students handle the heat.

Criminals come under the microscope

5th September 2024
COLLEGE introduces new adult learning course.

Global crusade to fight inactiviy

22nd August 2024
SPORTS students are movers and shakers.

Engineer sows seeds of success

22nd August 2024
STUDENT'S determination pays off.

TV chef returns to former college

30th July 2024
TOP chef inspires students with culinary skills.

Timber specialists take on six of the best

1st July 2024
JOINERS offered jobs straight from college.

Election battle bus lands at college

1st July 2024
STUDENTS gain their first taste of democracy.

Preparing for the next step in learning

1st July 2024
SCHOOLCHILDREN are given a taste of college life.

Chef shares his cullinary experience

29th June 2024
BAKE off finalist brings skills back to college.

College students work is selected by the BBC

29th May 2024
FILM and TV students have been given new focus.

Young chef cooks up a storm in Venice

29th May 2024
CATERING student is on the boil

New training facility for next generation of skilled practitioners

16th May 2024
WORK begins on college’s hi-tech healthcare suite.

Student secures work experience with TV chef

16th May 2024
RESTAURANT life boosts student’s aspirations.

Thermal insulation trainees hone their skills

16th May 2024
COLLEGE steps in to support insulation experts.

Learners perform better than global average

3rd May 2024
STUDENTS are being given a ‘passport to the world’.

Beauty student launches new therapy business

25th April 2024
FORMULA 1 fan gets her nails into new venture.

College students head out to Nepal.

28th February 2024
OUTDOOR adventure students are on a high.

Young engineers design portable workbench

27th February 2024
T-LEVEL students help business engineer a bright future.

Major investment in green construction

27th February 2024
STUDENTS are future-proofed by North East college.

Competition turns up the heat

27th February 2024
DARLINGTON College hosts regional heat of SPARKS.

Budding cartoonist wins prestigious competition

26th January 2024
ART student draws upon her design talent.

College graduate lands media role

22nd December 2023
TALENTED apprentice becomes 'editor in chief'.

College tutors switch from written to verbal feedback

21st December 2023
HIGH-TECH learning to benefit students and staff.

Investment to bridge recruitment gap

21st December 2023
ARMY of workers to be trained in green construction techniques.

Former college student adresses clients fitness needs

21st December 2023
YOUNG gym owner lifts health and wellbeing.

College meets the needs of local skills

19th December 2023
STAFF boost skills in simulated hospital setting.

Students remember a friend and a tutor

5th December 2023
COLLEGE pays tribute to former colleagues.

Young artists immerse themselves in culture

30th November 2023
STUDENTS begin emotive project for town's mayor.

Boosting economic growth across the region

23th November 2023
COLLEGES in Tees Valley to tackle widening skills gap

Mum calls for school bereavement help after daughter dies from brain tumour

23th November 2023
TEACHING assistant highlights lack of berevement guidance in schools.

Art students drawn on town's history

23th November 2023
STUDENTS recognise impact of the Windrush generation

Daredevil joins Himalayan white-water expedition

19th October 2023
FORMER student is on the crest of a wave.

Mum of three jets off into world of travel

19th October 2023
MATURE student is flying high.

Student secures national award to study journalism

19th October 2023
MARINE biology graduate dives into new course.

College maximises carbon reduction

19th October 2023
HI-TECH college building achieves net zero standard.

Student takes passion for cooking to the next level

2nd October 2023
TELEMARKETING company boss finds new calling.

Student competes at the Invictus Games.

2nd October 2023
STUDENT struck down by illness uses brain and brawn.

College learner celebrates success

2nd October 2023
STUDENT receives coveted Principal’s Award.

Young welder sparks sucess on the pitch

2nd October 2023
RUGBY student throws himslef into his studies.

College promotes head injury awareness

2nd October 2023
CRASH victim stories are captured on film.

Railway engineerings are on track

2nd October 2023
ENGINEERING students discover platform to employment.

Students secure places to study film

1st September 2023
MEDIA students successfully find their focus.

Budding newshounds sign up to taster course

31st July 2023
SUMMER school trains next generation of reporters.

College opens doors to next generation of learners

21st July 2023
SCHOOL children are given a taste of student life.

Film makers put public health in the picture

18th July 2023
MEDIA students find themselves in good health.

Young workers are set to make a positive difference

30th June 2023
APPRENTICES take up the challenge.

Young people encouraged into sport and learning

16th June 2023
COLLEGE hooks up with local rugby club.

Student support advisor raises hundreds of pounds in memory of colleague

6th June 2023
COLLEGE staff member wins high praise from The Brain Tumour Charity.

Student reaches last stage of CombiGuru contest

6th June 2023
CATERING student is cooking up a storm.

Catering students promise a right royal feast

27th April 2023
FANS of the royal family can dine like kings.

College opens £3m engineering block

6th April 2023
WORKFORCE of the future is immersed in latest technology.

College's new engineering block receives high praise

6th April 2023
MP hails facility the “best she had seen”.

Student's poster design is picked up by Netflix

6th April 2023
YOUNG artist hopes to reach creative directors around the globe.

Nursery school manager goes full circle.

6th April 2023
FORMER student takes charge.

Lifesaving college coach puts skills to good use

14th March 2023
FRUITS of first aid course help save student.

Driving forward equal opportunities

14th March 2023
WOMEN engineer bright futures.

Budding filmmakers shoot Wild West Dino Dig

24th February 2023
TV and film students secure a project with real bite.

Apprenticeship grows into a permanent post

14th February 2023
CLIMATE change officer can see the wood for the trees.

Fundraiser's friend would have been tickled pink!

9th February 2023
STUDENT support advisor takes on a rosy hue.

Films to help neuro-rehabilitation patients

3rd February 2023
MEDIA students put their minds into project.

It’s ALL ‘good’

20th January 2023
PIONEERING college forges high quality learning.

Students secure university places to study film

9th January 2023
MEDIA students successfully find their focus.

Out of Africa

6th January 2023
TALES of mayor's childhood inspires art students.

Artist designs poster for shoppers quiet hour

28th December 2022
SILENCE is golden for art and design student.

College helps soldier march on to new career path

20th December 2022
COMBAT medical technician is inspired to train as a paramedic.

Student follows her dreams of becoming a chef

20th December 2022
Ex insurance advisor finds college life to be a premium.

Catering student lands dream job

20th December 2022
CHEF tastes success after Michelin star experience.

Student develops global cullinary career

20th December 2022
CATERING proves to be budding chef’s cup of tea.

College lecturer to become poster boy

20th December 2022
AUTOMOTIVE tutor to be driving force behind Government initiative.

Families enjoy a festive feast

6th December 2022
COMMUNITY in crisis is given taste of seasonal cheer.

Initiative designed to defend lives and careers

6th December 2022
FOOTBALLERS warned of the dangers of scoring.

Inspiring the next generation of hospitality staff

29th November 2022
TOP hotel sets up shop at leading catering college.

College’s Class of 22 show their mettle

23th November 2022
PANDEMIC generation celebrates in style.

College to train next generation of skilled workers

18th November 2022
MULTI-MILLION pound engineering block takes shape.

Major employment fair staged in Tees Valley

1st November 2022
COLLEGE and MP prove they mean business.

Celebrating more than just exam success

1st November 2022
STUDENT enrolls 50 years after leaving school.

Student takes top accolade at awards

12th October 2022
OUTDOOR specialist leads the way.

College achieves healthy early years award

12th October 2022
CHILDCARE centre serves up food for thought.

Students explore the power of prose

12th October 2022
LEARNERS make the mundane magical.

Students under orders of Royal Navy chefs

2nd October 2022
CATERING students prove to be shipshape in the kitchen.

MP views latest tech for new learners

14th September 2022
SKILLS Minister has high praise for her old college.

College strives to remove cost of living barrier

26th August 2022
PROSPECTIVE students are being offered a raft of benefits.

Work placements turn into full-time jobs

19th July 2022
STUDENTS begin an adventure of a lifetime.

Pupils experience hi-tech college facility

1st July 2022
SCHOOL children are given a glimpse of the future.

Students engineer a brighter future

1st July 2022
KEYRING initiative is opening doors.

A kit fit for champions

29th June 2022
COLLEGE footballers net new sponsorship deal.

College gets technical with Secretary of State

16th June 2022
EDUCATION Secretary is given a taste of technology.

College gives student a new future

16th June 2022
REFUGEE makes new life for herself in the North-East.

Sportsmen rewarded after winning season

16th June 2022
COLLEGE footballers celebrate in style.

Ready, steady, cook!

19th May 2022
CATERING students plan 'New York' inspired charity dinner.

Students win football league title

19th May 2022
FOOTBALLING partnership celebrates another goal.

Senior citizens enjoy pamper session

16th May 2022
STUDENTS have their work experience nailed.

College returns to North Yorkshire

3rd May 2022
ADULTS get insight into benefits of continued learning.

Master Chef throws magic into the mix

13th April 2022
CHEF inspires next generation of catering students.

College takes learning back to the community

1st April 2022
ADULT education returns to North Yorkshire.

College introduces new safeguarding measures

17th March 2022
NEW ‘Report and Support’ platform available for students.

Darlington College helps meet hi-tech skills gap

17th March 2022
COLLEGE officials brief MP on new world of learning.

International Women’s Day

25th February 2022
THREE Women revel the key to their success.

Brothers help to pay it forward

21st February 2022
TWINS spot a double career opportunity.

Art student finds her feet at college

15th February 2022
STUDENT paints a brighter future with first top grade.

Young cooks tutored by Navy chefs

15th February 2022
CATERING students prove to be shipshape in the kitchen.

College develops robotics automation facility

15th February 2022
TUTORS given a tantalising glimpse of technology.

Former student inspires next generation

23th January 2022
CONTRACTS manager helps students build a brighter future.

Ex pro helps promote mental health issues

23th January 2022
FORMER footballer inspires students to succeed

Students help to illuminate light festival

20th January 2022
ARTS students lend a light touch.

Mayor inspires design for 'One World’

22nd December 2021
ART and design students exhibit global awareness.

Budding gardeners enhance college environment

8th December 2021
COLLEGE students grow their skills.

Health officials aim to make healthy eating easy

7th December 2021
MOVIE-MAKING proves to be child’s play.

Students celebrate a double graduation

23th November 2021
GRADUATES are congratulated by principal.

Spreading the mental wellbeing word

23th November 2021
YOUNG athletes are urged to speak up.

College lecturer secures prestigious award

18th October 2021
BEAUTY proves to be more than skin deep.

College secures £600,000 investment

18th October 2021
TWO training centres to be developed at North-East college.

College student wins Microsoft title

15th October 2021
CYBER sleuth is on a hyperlink to success.

Hundreds of job vacancies go online

15th October 2021
GOVERNMENT opens economic campus in the North.

Ex student secures job at top London hotel

3rd October 2021
YOUNG waiter takes up head role at The Dorchester.

Top chef inspires the next generation

3rd October 2021
EX student pays back industry that brought him success.

Ex-soldier gets his life back on track

3rd October 2021
STUDENT celebrates award after life-changing accident.

Darlington College plays host to jobs fair

3rd October 2021
STUDENTS get insight into booming jobs market.

Cooking up a storm in the kitchen

16th September 2021
YOUNG cook is hired as a private chef.

Apprentice is hot property

16th September 2021
FAMILY run business is turning up the heat.

Student is in pole position

10th September 2021
YOUNG engineer races ahead in his career.

Engineering a bright future

10th September 2021
ROBOTICS student speeds ahead with his studies.

Qualifications help rebuild career hopes

30th August 2021
NUMBERS finally add up for mature student.

Student secures position at global company

21st July 2021
IT apprentice is on the right path to successful career.

Engineering expert mentors car enthusiast

18th July 2021
YOUNG engineer is on the road to success.

College football academy gets new sponsor

3rd July 2021
GOALKEEPER pays back coaches who saved his aspirations.

Six course menu to raise funds for hospice

3rd July 2021
CATERING students turn up the heat for charity.

Chef secures place in competition finals

23th June 2021
CHEF assembles ingredients for successful career.

Student beats the bullies to secure a distinction

11th May 2021
TRAVEL and tourism student is ready for take off.

Personal safety alarms help to keep staff safe

27th April 2021
COLLEGE increases levels of staff security.

Fish dish secures chef place in cookery final

16th April 2021
YOUNG chef prepares to compete at the highest level.

College steps up to the mark with DC Works

3rd March 2021
WORKERS offered chance to walk a different career path.

National Apprenticeship Week

17th February 2021
ELECTRICAL contractors spark interest in new career.

College staff ramp up effort to combat COVID

11th February 2021
VIRUS testing stations set up for students return.

Michelin Star performer inspires students

29th January 2021
FORMER college apprentice puts in a star performance.

Force is strong with design student

25th January 2021
STAR Wars-style design captures mayor's attention.

Students work with police to keep public safe

21st January 2021
ART and design students produce hard-hitting campaign.

Trainee journalist is shortlisted for award

23th December 2020
APPRENTICE reporter makes the news.

New investment in technology

27th October 2020
COLLEGE powers forward to lower its carbon footprint.

Collaboration between education and industry

27th October 2020
STUDENT converts love of tinkering into apprenticeship.

Master Chef finalist shares culinary tips

12th October 2020
POPULAR college restaurant reopens its doors.

Leading college to hold major tech fesitval

6th October 2020
Darlington College set to stage EdTech.

College receives top marks

27th July 2020
HIGHER education students pour praise on college.

College is on the ball with unique sporting partnership

15th July 2020
SQUAD of football hopefuls are offered a world of opportunity.

College awarded Google Reference status

10th June 2020
COLLEGE staff win high praise from global IT leader.

MP chats with students over the internet

10th June 2020
STUDENTS are given a taste of politics in a pandemic.

Young designer is on cloud nine

11th May 2020
STUDENT designs stationery range for SEND awareness.

College leads the way in remote learning

5th May 2020
TEACHING staff tap into technology.

College secures home-schooling funding

27th April 2020
LECTURERS become ‘demonstrators of technology’.

College delivers essential supplies to hospital

22nd April 2020
PPE is delivered to frontline health workers.

College helps replenish foodbank's cupboards

14th April 2020
KING's Church receives food donation.

Virtual marathon raises funds for hospice

14th April 2020
KIND-HEARTED college staff run to the rescue.

College students donate PPE equipment

10th April 2020
HAIR and beauty students come to the aid of hospice.

New Listening Post Ambassadors

5th March 2020
GROUP of volunteers are all ears.

Business apprentices secure employment

7th February 2020
STUDENTS win high praise from a leading employer.

Students make their mark with Adrenalin

7th February 2020
YOUNG designers go to extreme measures.

Magazine apprentice rises to rank of editor

7th February 2020
JOURNALIST praises college apprentice scheme.

Pupils explore opportunites of further education

1st February 2020
SCHOOLCHILDREN are shown the art of college life.

Students meet the brief for Mayor's Charity Ball

11th January 2020
YOUNG designers show what they are made of.

Church is offered help from young film maker

16th December 2019
MEDIA student proves to be a God’s send.

College footballer to represent his country

14th December 2019
PROMISING footballer is selected for England School squad.

College students create medieval melee

14th December 2019
MEDIA students chronicle historic event.

Young chef secures place in competition finals

12th December 2019
ROOKIE student is cooking up a storm.

College students get Premiership advice

11th December 2019
YOUNG footballers are set a new goal in life.

Engineers swap shop floor for the classroom

2nd December 2019
COLLEGE lecturers successfully transfer skills.

Hats off to college graduates

27th November 2019
CLASS of 2019 graduate in style.

Students’ learning tailored to specific needs

29th October 2019
EDUCATION enters a new era.

Bricklayer builds herself a bright future

23th September 2019
DEDICATED student is rewarded for her efforts.

Fashion student turns to crime

19th September 2019
STUDENT swaps glitz of glamour for grime of crime.

Student reaches personal milestones

30th August 2019
PLUMBER taps into college resources.

Darlington College signs new charter

15th July 2019
COLLEGE staff pledge to tackle mental health.

Students create trailer for Darlington Hero

5th July 2019
SOLDIER'S fate at historic battle is brought to life by young film makers.

Carpentry students restore sail boat

5th July 2019
NURSERY school’s outdoor learning area is now ship-shape.

Parents receive certificates for language skills

5th July 2019
STUDENTS are rewarded for commitment and achievement.

Industrial robot donated to college

12th June 2019
COLLEGE students enhance studies in technological innovation.

College offers latest technology in learning

11th June 2019
STUDENTS to learn in the classroom of the future.

Art students stage end of year showcase

11th June 2019
MIXED media and macabre models

College awarded coveted Matrix Accreditation

1st June 2019
CAREERS staff win national high praise.

Students receive industry placement certificates

1st June 2019
ENHANCED college course propels students into engineering careers.

Poet secures job as a reporter

23th May 2019
WRITING is on the wall for a poet turned journalist.

College to host higher education event

14th May 2019
DARLINGTON College opens its doors to learning.

Trainee journalist has renewed focus

13th May 2019
APPRENTICE gains distinction with video investigation.

College students get an insight into Army careers

10th May 2019
STUDENTS have their sights set on a career in the forces.

College students hone entrepreneurial talents

8th May 2019
STUDENTS make a craft of their skills.

Staff and students celebrate FE results

8th May 2019
COLLEGE secures reputation as one of the best places to learn.

Premiership ref gives insight into his career

1st May 2019
TOP referee inspires students to wear the black strip.

College apprentice nominated for award

16th April 2019
JOURNALISM apprentice is making her own headlines.

Global opportunities for football students

11th April 2019
SPORTS students are offered a new goal.

Former journalism student goes global

20th March 2019
GLOBE trotting journalist kick-starts sports media career.

Guest chefs are brothers in arms

13th March 2019
BROTHERS turn up the heat for catering students.

College students sign in special perfomance

11th February 2019
STUDENTS raised hundreds of pounds for deaf charity.

Pupils get a taste of college life

11th February 2019
PRIMARY pupils experience learning opportunities.

Nursery hailed outstanding

6th February 2019
LEARNING proves to be child’s play.

Students aid new cyber-generation

6th February 2019
CREATIVE media students help develop safety on-line.

Re-sit students celebrate GCSE success

28th January 2019
COLLEGE learners make the grade.

College launches free and flexible way to study

22nd January 2019
LEARNERS offered innovative new way to study.

Students cater for exclusive event

14th January 2019
YOUNG chefs are offered a taste of the future.

Artists submit designs for Mayors ball

27th December 2018
DESIGN students have a ball capturing the magic of the theatre.

Students vie for honours in five star competition

18th December 2018
YOUNG chefs battle the heat of the professional kitchen.

College transforms into charity casino

12th December 2018
HOSPICE fundraising is left to lady luck.

College becomes Centre of Excellence

12th December 2018
COLLEGE celebrates prestigious quality mark.

Dedicated learning centre officially opens

3rd December 2018
HIGHER education students get space to flourish.

Young footballer impresses top clubs

30th November 2018
SHOOTING star is tipped for the top.

Students prepare Michelin star quality meal

28th November 2018
RENOWNED chef turns up the heat for trainee cooks.

Student's shot puts town in the spotlight

26th November 2018
TWILIGHT image of Brick Train makes calendar cut.

College celebrates the class of 2018

26th November 2018
HUNDREDS of graduates mark culmination of studies.

College set to launch new website

31st October 2018
IT graduate helps redevelop his former college website.

National pilot scheme aims for the stars

29th October 2018
STUDENT launches her ambitions to be an astronaut.

MP takes appeal against college cuts to Commons

29th October 2018
STUDENTS are to have their voices heard in Parliament.

Student engineers a bright future

16th October 2018
Tank company welcomes fifth generation to its ranks.

College offers evening of fine dining

10th October 2018
TOP chef is returning to his roots.

Students get government insight from US diplomat

1st October 2018
US attaché explains politics from across the pond.

Student overcomes autism barriers to secure dream job

18th September 2018
YOUNG caterer is given food for thought.

Student takes the plunge with subsea specialists

11th September 2018
ENGINEERING student is on the crest of a wave.

Tutors adopt new hypnotherapy approach

3rd September 2018
STUDENTS who struggled at school celebrate college exam results.

College students eligible for free driving lessons

28th June 2018
STUDENTS are given fresh drive.

Exhibition showcases creativity and innovation.

19th June 2018
STUDENTS have made an art form of their work.

Art student displays web of work

12th June 2018
PHOTOGRAPHER makes art out of arachnophobia.

Young engineers create flight simulator

4th June 2018
STUDENTS engineer the fundamentals of flight.

College is awarded leading light status

29th May 2018
STUDENTS ambitions are sky high.

College appoints new coffee supplier

22nd May 2018
HOME ground coffee company is on the right tracks.

Apprentice secures placement with Porsche

29th March 2018
AUTOMOTIVE technician is on fast track to success.

Darlington College hosts awards ceremony

22nd March 2018
STUDENTS’ gain official college recognition.

Collaborative project celebrates equality

19th March 2018
COLLEGE students mark 100 years of women's rights.

College offers placements with leading employer

9th March 2018
SCORES of students secure apprenticeships.

Cookery students stage Food event

9th March 2018
CATERING students get their teeth stuck into function.

Tutor takes fire safety skills to Middle East

23th February 2018
COLLEGE tutor proves to be hot property.

Sports student signs professional contract

16th February 2018
FOOTBALL winger makes a rare cross.

College promotes healthy weight campaign

9th February 2018
ART students tackle hard to swallow subject.

College considers health and wellbeing issues

31st January 2018
STUDENTS helped to explore their inner selves.

Artists draw on fashion for cathedral project

10th January 2018
STUDENTS are inspired by glories of the past.

Student dazzles judges with drawing skills

2nd January 2018
GRAPHIC design proves to be an artform.

College ranked best in the Tees Valley

6th December 2017
LEAGUE table shows top satisfaction rates.

Students branch out with Xmas wishing tree

28th November 2017
YOUNG engineers bring Xmas joy to children.

Graphics students create theme for Ball

20th November 2017
CREATIVE students to capture the fun of the fair.

Tutor is recognised with Army training award

6th November 2017
TUTOR receives prestigious MOD accolade.

College students get their teeth into obesity project

1st November 2017
YOUNG designers promote healthy weight campaign.

Darlington College has lift off

17th October 2017
ROCKET helps launch careers in engineering.

Graduate secures new enterprise role

12th October 2017
CONSTRUCTION student is hoping to scale the heights.

Barbering student is a cut above

4th October 2017
STYLISH student cuts a dash in world of personal grooming.

Students use origami in hi-tech studies

3rd October 2017
YOUNG engineers take a leaf out of NASA’s book .

Former student secures top Hong Kong job

3rd October 2017
CHEF is set to tackle the Orient head on.

College teams up with hotel to train new chefs

21st August 2017
FOOD fans are being offered a career on a silver platter.

College provides bespoke collaboration

15th August 2017
PACKAGING apprentice has career all wrapped up.

College provides bespoke collaboration

26th July 2017
PACKAGING apprentice has his career all wrapped up.

Student secures five scholarships

18th July 2017
ENGINEERING student is a gentleman and a scholar.

Young artists decorate hospital walls

11th July 2017
HOSPITAL benefits from artistic flair of students.

College teams up with Keepmoat Homes

8th June 2017
LEADING housebuilder inspires next generation of developers.

Military brass perform official opening

5th June 2017
CATERING students parade new restaurant.

College graduate signs for football club

12th May 2017
SPORTING student to put in a premiership performance.

Girls prove they are a force to be reckoned with

3rd May 2017
THREE college students prepare to join the ranks of the military.

Leading car dealer donates engines to power studies

28th April 2017
NEXT generation of mechanics have been given fresh drive.

Student to work with Trinity Mirror Group

25th April 2017
BUDDING sports writer secures his goal of making the headlines.

Catering student is pure 'Gold'

12th April 2017
WORK experience proved to be a golden opportunity at Tony Hadley event.

College develops mechatronics lab

12th April 2017
STUDENTS enter specialised sci-fi world of animation robotics.

College graduate excells after health scare

12th April 2017
CANCER survivor is inspired to change career from cooking to caring.

College boasts top team of experts

28th March 2017
COLLEGE tutors are proving to be masters of their students’ destiny.

College students visit engineering plants

20th March 2017
STUDENTS engineer a brighter future with a study trip to Germany.

Catering student takes top honours

20th March 2017
LAST minute recipe change proves to be to the key to success.

Mother of punch victim strives to prevent further tragedies

10th March 2017
SINGLE punch consequences are being highlighted in hard-hitting campaign.

Darlington College plays host to reception children

17th February 2017
BUDDING young builders get a real taste of construction.

Darlington College honours top students

17th February 2017
COLLEGE student becomes first to secure a place at Sandhurst.

Selfless graphics student aids cancer charity

17th January 2017
AWARD-wining student donates prizemoney to cancer research.

Winning design chosen for charity ball

19th December 2016
GRAPHICS student turns to the past for winning inspiration.

Young designers launch mental health campaign

9th December 2016
STUDENTS are deep in thought to help public health officials.

Student app helps people to communicate

25th November 2016
COMPUTER hardware student is in line for a prestigious award.

It's a fair cop for talented design students

25th November 2016
STUDENTS tap into their creativity to promote a charity ball.

Apprentices climb onto the career ladder

25th November 2016
IT proved to be lucky for some as 13 apprentices are hired.

College boosts prospects with Restart

2nd November 2016
TEENAGERS offered fresh start as part of unique college course.

College leaver lands pioneering job role

18th October 2016
CONTENT creator is at the center of a technological revolution.

Project helps students with additional needs

14th September 2016
STUDENTS offered the chance to take the next step in their learning.

Student defies odds to study pet physiotherapy

31st August 2016
AN animal lover is set to get a new leash on life.

CSI student makes the grade to study forensics

19th August 2016
YOUNG scientist discovers the formula for continued career success.

Teens take on Lakeland Three Peaks Challenge

15th August 2016
TEAM of college students prove they are at peak performance.

Students raise money for leukemia patients

19th July 2016
CHILDREN are supported by college students' fundraising efforts.

Student is rewarded for dedication to studies

19th July 2016
92-mile round trip student achieves outstanding exam results.

College secures Matrix accreditation

12th July 2016
CAREERS staff win high praise for guiding students along best path in life.

Project offers training learning disability students

17th May 2016
TEENAGE student gains workplace experience.

Beauticians open pop up pamper parlour

9th May 2016
BEAUTY students brought a touch of glamour to the high street.

Students help restore town’s theatre

19th April 2016
THE spotlight has fallen on technical support for events students.

Footballing students gain coaching award

14th April 2016
YOUNG players have netted the opportunity to climb the coaching ladder.

Students make candy trolley for sweethearts

14th April 2016
YOUNG entrepreneurs give bride and groom a sweet treat for their wedding day.

College students collect Easter eggs for refuge

26th March 2016
KIND-hearted students egg-cell themselves after collecting sweet treats.

Caretaker to pedal at the double for charity

24th March 2016
COLLEGE caretaker to take part in epic ride for injured servicemen.

Manager keeps British Army running smoothly

21st March 2016
A MANAGER has been rewarded after returning to college to improve his skills.

Plumber help swell his growing business

21st March 2016
SUCCESS is in the pipeline for a plumbing apprentice who is increasing the flow of young trainees.

Managing director celebrates 70th birthday

8th March 2016
FRIENDS, family and colleagues gather for a milestone of ‘Mr Darlington’.

Boiler company connects college with cutting edge industry

29th February 2016
HEATING engineers link modern boilers with satellite technology thanks to a new training centre.

Learning support advisors aim to reach their peak

18th February 2016
SUPPORT workers are going up hill and down dale to raise funds for a budding Paralympic star.

Gamers test the latest in virtual reality immersive technology

12th February 2016
COLLEGE students are ahead of the game after being invited to test the latest in virtual reality games.

Student counts on dream career in nursing after making the grade

5th February 2016
GRADUATE overcomes lifelong struggle to make the grade in maths and win Student of the Year.

Young computer experts to help solve IT issues across the region

27th January 2016
ENTREPRENEURIAL students launch new IT business 12 months after leaving school.

Poster gives international flavour to Mayors Ball

30th December 2015
STUDENTS have been having a ball after being challenged to design a charity poster.

Young cook impresses judges with his culinary skills

14th December 2015
BUDDING chef, too young to compete in a prestigious competition, qualifies for next year’s local final.

College updates on the FE curriculum and new facilities

14th December 2015
CAREERS staff have been briefed on the latest opportunities in further education in Darlington.

Students spruce up play equipment at South Park

14th December 2015
STUDENTS have been making the community their business in an initiative to improve the environment.

Darlington Power Chair Football Club to play host to Everton

4th December 2015
POWER chair footballers are preparing for the big match as they tackle a National Premiership side.

Mature student lays the foundations for a future career

4th December 2015
A FORMER builder has cemented his future job prospects by retuning to the classroom.

Research specialist joins engineering department at Darlington College

2nd December 2015
STUDENTS are to be given an invaluable insight into the highs and lows of the global steel industry.

Students help warn of the dangers of legal highs

18th November 2015
YOUNG designers have found themselves at the forefront of a multi-agency campaign.

Students raise £1,500 to help Guide Dog Charity

18th November 2015
CHARITABLE students battle the elements to walk in the footsteps of centurions.

Celebrity stylist gives the cutting edge to North East hairdressers

16th November 2015
HAIRDRESSERS across the region have added extra colour to their careers with the help of a celebrity stylist.

Students help Hollywood actor to highlight immigration

13th November 2015
TV, FILM and media students join a global campaign spearheaded by actor Robert De Niro.

Anti hacking computer expert to compete at world skills

13th November 2015
AN IT student who aims to battle global hackers is hoping to impress at a prestigious contest.

A construction student’s career has been heaven sent

23th October 2015
COLLEGE student helps to restore one of the world’s most historic religious buildings.

Stylist to give a colour masterclass in the art of Balayage

13th October 2015
A CELEBRITY magazine hairdresser is to give the cutting edge to stylists in the North East.

College responds to the needs of modern healthcare.

22nd September 2015
STUDENTS are being offered a taste of life on the frontline of health and social care.

Catering student clocks up the miles for his studies

22nd September 2015
A STUDENT has been congratulated for his dedication after travelling almost 30,000 miles to study.

Former student earns internship with Formula One team.

22nd September 2015
BUDDING race engineer secures pole position after being selected for a life-changing opportunity.

New hairdressing apprentice follows in salon owners footsteps

21st July 2015
A FORMER college apprentice is helping a new trainee on the road to a cutting edge career.

Longest serving member of college support team retires

14th July 2015
LEARNING advisor, who has supported thousands of students has announced her retirement.

Project-U students are presented with learning recognition awards

29th June 2015
STUDENTS grabbed the attention as they officially passed out at a special learning ceremony.

Deputy Mayor unveils new name for elderly care centre facility

24th June 2015
RESIDENTS of an elderly care centre in Darlington now have a new place to call home.

Creative students take part in end of year showcase event

18th June 2015
PRODUCTION students come under the spotlight at a spectacular showcase extravaganza.

College student is awarded Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

11th June 2015
A STUDENT is planning to transform his future after securing a top engineering scholarship.

College student secures a position running educational network

11th June 2015
FORMER warehouse worker has traded dispatch for data after re-training at college.

Mini mechanic gets major qualification awards

5th June 2015
AN apprentice mechanic has been given new drive after securing seven distinctions in his studies.

College worker is stripped bare for Arthritis charity

5th June 2015
A CHARITY fundraiser has been waxing lyrical after enduring the agony of a beauty treatment.

Chef to cook up charity fundraising dinner for hospice

5th June 2015
A YOUNG chef has turned up the heat after representing his college on the European stage.

Apprentice fulfills dream of meeting his culinary hero

22nd May 2015
COLLEGE student's New York on-screen cannoli challenge turns into catering cliff-hanger.

College students help re-name residents home

18th May 2015
CARING students help elderly residents suggest a new place name for them to call home.

Player follows in footsteps of world’s greatest soccer stars

12th May 2015
A TALENTED teen has netted the opportunity to represent England at St George's Park.

Photography student documents Darlington's urban history

8th May 2015
BUDDING young photographer snaps up opportunity to exhibit his work in home town.

Apprentice to challenge New York baker to cannoli duel

30th April 2015
A WORLD-renowned celebrity chef has risen to a trans-Atlantic bake off challenge.

College students help with park renovation project

28th April 2015
STUDENTS have been bridging the gap between education and the local community.

Students lay the foundations for equality and diversity studies

21st April 2015
STUDENTS have been cementing their college studies with a role reversal in coursework skills.

Students receive Chief Superintendents commendation

16th April 2015
MEDIA students have been given new focus after their creative talents were recognised by the police.

Staff accrue a total of 443 years working for Darlington College

16th April 2015
TWENTY staff celebrate clocking up more than 400 years’ service at a North-East college.

Students offer therapy treatments to OAPs and stroke club

15th April 2015
BEAUTY therapy students benefit from hands-on experience by helping stroke sufferers.

College plays host to construction students

10th April 2015
NEXT generation of construction experts battle their peers in a table-top test.

Former student flies high in worlds most dangerous places

10th April 2015
HIGH-flying aircraft engineer is soaring towards his dream of becoming a qualified pilot.

Medic enrolls to improve his bedside manner

8th April 2015
GAP year student proves to be just what the doctor ordered after enrolling at his local college.

College media student makes the TV headlines

8th April 2015
A BUDDING journalist is in the news after reaching the final of a national media competition.

Scandinavian students forge new links with North East college

25th March 2015
STUDENTS come under scrutiny in an initiative expected to forge links across the North Sea.

Racer offer students inroad into the world of motorsport

20th March 2015
CHAMPION motorbike racer teams up with former college to give students driving ambition.

Student to take on ‘Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro

11th March 2015
CATERING student is preparing to challenge a global phenomenon to a trans-Atlantic bake-off.

Students prepare for battle in Hell's Kitchen competition

24th February 2015
CATERING students are preparing to do battle in the kitchens in a test of their culinary skills.

Tea and cakes for Dry Hatter’s tea party

27th January 2015
TOWN celebrates initiative designed to combat some of the devastating effects of alcohol.

College receives industry accreditation award

8th January 2015
A FLAGSHIP training provider has enhanced its reputation as a leading centre of excellence.

Artist highlights awareness of anti bullying issue

23th December 2014
A STUDENT has made an art form out of the battle against the bullies.

Young chefs serve up a concoction of culinary creations

23th December 2014
CREATIVE cooks served up a concoction of culinary creations to help find the best young chefs.

College arts project provides words of wisdom to police

23th December 2014
FRONTLINE police officers are to receive daily inspiration thanks to a college arts project.

The writing is on the wall for a journalism student

15th December 2014
JOURNALISM student uses his studies to overcome a life-long disorder with Asperger Syndrome.

Former student nails runner up place in skills finals

26th November 2014
TRAINEE tutor is set to mentor the next generation of nail artists for Worldskills competition.

Students fundraise for hospital baby unit

20th November 2014
UNIFORMED services students joined forces for an intrepid route march to raise much-needed cash.

College students help local Brownies save time

4th November 2014
A SNAPSHOT of time has been captured for posterity thanks to the ingenuity of student plumbers.

College student's goal is to save lives as a combat medic

4th November 2014
STUDENT is rewarded for her efforts by the commander of the British Army’s biggest garrison.

Students to capture the very best of OxjamDarlo on video

8th October 2014
A MUSIC festival will be beamed live around the globe thanks to the skills of media students.

College journalism apprentice pursues her passion

7th October 2014
A NEW journalistic opportunity has struck a chord with a North East band manager.

College course pitches student in professional cup game

25th September 2014
SPORTS student's studies have thrown him the opportunity to compete in the FA Cup.

Darlington College graduate enjoys race success

18th August 2014
TOP motor cycle racer has go-faster livery designed by students from his former college.

Caring teenager has realised her ambition to become a nurse

11th August 2014
HIGH achieving student was inspired by the care given to her dying grandfather in hospital.

Former college student’s career is going full steam ahead

7th August 2014
PROMOTION puts planner at the forefront of next generation of train building.

College student presented with the British Gypsum Trophy

24th July 2014
A TRAINEE plasterer has been rewarded for ability and effort and sticking to his studies.

Young footballers will be sporting their new kit with pride

23th June 2014
THANKS to a unique sponsorship deal BTEC sports students will be wearing a free kit.

Painter brushes away competition to win championship title

2nd June 2014
A PAINTER has been decorated with honours after proving he is the best in the region.

Art students draw up designs for charity gala event

2nd June 2014
STUDENTS had a ball with their latest design brief after capturing the rural splendour of a borough.

Artists get shirt images down to a T

13th May 2014
ART students proved they were far from bored when they came up with some winning designs.

College student is on the right track to success

12th May 2014
YOUNG engineer with dreams of working in Formula 1 secures a prestigious scholarship.

Players are on the ball with specialist football course

6th May 2014
FOOTBALLERS chase their goals with a unique partnership between a college and a North-East club.

Students reach their peak in major fundraising effort

23th April 2014
STUDENTS take fundraising to new heights with a Yorkshire hills trek raising £7,000 for cancer research.

Army experts use college bomb simulator to aid training

23th April 2014
COLLEGE tutors have designed an electronic training aid to show the pressures on soldiers on the front line.

Full steam ahead for young apprentices career

4th April 2014
RAILWAY apprentice helps to restore one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives.

Design apprentice takes his work to Downing Street

24th March 2014
AN arts apprentice has been showing off his pharmaceutical designs to ministers at No 10.

Students film video to help boost public confidence in the police

24th March 2014
TELEVISION and film students have found themselves in the frame with the police.

Caterer overcomes disability in bid to become top chef

11th March 2014
A CATERING apprentice has overcome his hearing loss in a bid to become a top chef.

Students reunite for launch of exciting new restaurant

18th February 2014
NEW venture proves to be a reunion as staff help acclaimed chef to launch a new restaurant.

Returning to college is just the job for climbing the career ladder

11th February 2014
A HUMAN resource student has found returning to college just the job to get a foot on the career ladder.

Grassroots sports are celebrated in style

3rd February 2014
DARLINGTON College hosts awards ceremony for the town's young sports winners

Training trio make it to finals of fitness instruction contest

21st January 2014
A TRIO of trainers are hoping to show they are fit for purpose after reaching the regional fitness finals.

Spotlight shines on new college course

20th January 2014
THE spotlight is on a new course to help students provide technical support for the arts industry.

Pride of college wears three lions on his shirt

25th November 2013
A SPORTS student found himself with three lions on his shirt after being selected to play football for his country.

Hairdressing celebration cuts through the decades

25th November 2013
A COLLEGE proved to have timeless beauty when it welcomed back one it its first ever students.

Joinery student is in the frame to take on the world's best

25th November 2013
A JOINERY apprentice is hoping his success will open doors for him to compete on the world stage.

College opens doors to showcase careers for the future

25th November 2013
A new £2 m college construction zone is offering schooleavers the chance to build on their education.

Tutor helps paint a brighter future for students

14th November 2013
VINTAGE cars, diggers and even fishing boats are just some of the machinery painter Richard Johnson has turned his hand to spraying.

Student nets dream job with football academy

13th November 2013
A SOCCER mad student with cerebral palsy has scored a dream job with a North East football academy.

Pushing the boundaries of sporting sucess.

8th November 2013
STUDENTS have been pushing the boundaries of sport after taking to wheelchairs to play basketball.

College invests in new technology for staff and students

19th October 2013
A TECHNOLOGY boost for tutors and students has received a VIP launch.

Nepalese chef is on top of the world

7th October 2013
A CATERING student who left the mountains of Nepal for a life in the North-East has scaled new heights by proving he is one of the best chefs in the region.

Joinery student carves out place in national final

10th September 2013
A JOINER is carving a niche for himself after winning his way through to the final of a prestigious skills competition.

Nail students claw their way to competition finals

27th July 2013
NAIL art students have clawed their way into the national finals of a major college skills competition.

Putting Darlington's heritage on the map

27th July 2013
YOUNG designers have put Darlington’s heritage on the map to help promote one of the town’s most prestigious events.

Dancing in the streets

26th July 2013
A PERFORMING arts teacher will be dancing in the streets alongside Britain’s Got Talent sensations Diversity.

Telecoms apprentice rings the changes

4th July 2013
A HIGH flying telecoms apprentice is ringing the changes for his future after scooping a prestigious educational award.

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