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Bill Edgar

Local Democracy Reporter

Bill is the Local Democracy Reporter for County Durham and Darlington. He reports on the latest political news, council meetings, social issues, investigations and data-driven stories.

Latest articles from Bill Edgar

Gerald Edward Foster from Chilton who had his leg amputated after a hole in his foot after an operation.

Gerald Edward Foster from Chilton who had his leg amputated after a hole in his foot after an operation.

Chilton man struggling to come to terms with having leg amputated wants to sue NHS

Ian Catchpole, who represents Sedgefield ward, has resigned as a Reform councillor and become an Independent.

Ian Catchpole, who represents Sedgefield ward, has resigned as a Reform councillor and become an Independent.

Durham Reform councillor quits party amid probe into leaked information

Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'

Health concerns over high number of overweight schoolchildren in Darlington

The C31 Crakehill Bank road.

The C31 Crakehill Bank road.

Inspection planned for 'pinch point' bridge as County Durham villagers fear crash

Cllr Jason Ramshaw in Easington where residents are calling for improved road safety measures.

Cllr Jason Ramshaw in Easington where residents are calling for improved road safety measures.

County Durham villagers plead for changes as roads 'plagued by speeding and crashes'

Figures reveal hundreds of fire safety actions overdue in Darlington council flats

Councillor Nick Wallis, cabinet member for children and young people.

Councillor Nick Wallis, cabinet member for children and young people.

Far-right radicalisation and racism in schools a 'real issue' in Darlington

Darlington counting the cost as children's care plans continue to rise

The King's Head in Cockfield has had its lcience suspended following the incident.

The King's Head in Cockfield has had its lcience suspended following the incident.

Regulars and staff rally behind pub facing closure after 'unprovoked' attack