This issue is packed full of competitions, including the chance to hog the bed at The Impeccable Pig Restaurant and Rooms. For a luxury overnight stay at a venue that serves pigs in blankets all year round, see page 26 for details

From new appointments to students making an impact in the community, find out all the latest Darlington news in this issue

Don’t miss our cover star Britt Eckland in The Cat and The Canary heading to Darlington next month, with an interview in this issue

How are you spending your Sunday? Why not head to The Bowes Museum and visit an exhibition?

We’re big supporters of St Teresa’s Hospice and we caught up with what the team have been up to in this issue

Looking for the perfect gift for mum? We’ve got makeup, drinks, sweet treats, books and more in our Mother’s Day guide to make present buying easier than ever

From weddings to adoption to charity news, we’ve got a whole range of information and features in the magazine this month.

It may only be Thursday but we’re already looking forward to the weekend! What do you have planned?

There’s still time to enter to win tickets to Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac when they head to darlingtonhipp next month! Entry details in the mag

It’s never too early to start planning for spring – get some fashion inspiration in our seasonal guide

We’re dreaming of summer holidays and after reading our travel piece about Vietnam and Cambodia, you might just be tempted to book one

If you’re feeling lucky, then today might be the day to enter one of our competitions. How does a luxury overnight stay at The Impeccable Pig Restaurant and Rooms sound?

Find out more about the new plans for Darlington Railway Station in the latest issue

Are you heading to see The Cat and The Canary this weekend? Why not check out our q&a with one of its stars ahead of your visit?

We’re already hard at work on the next issue, so what would you like to see included?

There are competitions galore this month! Check out page 25 for the chance to win an overnight stay at The Coquetvale

Have you found the perfect present for Mother’s Day? There’s still time to put a smile on her fact, so make sure to check out our gift guide for ideas

The next issue of Darlington Today will be out soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Here's something to look forward to - Forum Theatre Billingham's Christmas panto, showing from 19th December to 3rd January! Tickets for Sleeping Beauty are on sale now, head to forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk

We hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and we're looking forward to returning with a jam-packed issue early next year