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Volunteer police cadet dreams up new idea to help retailers report ASB in Darlington

Shopkeepers and their customers are benefitting from a new fast-tack tool to report ASB in Darlington thanks to the ingenuity of a young police cadet.

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April 28, 2026
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Tackling harms associated with online pornography

With the sharp rise in online pornography addiction, particularly among young people, PCC Joy Allen explains why a more robust response is needed.

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April 27, 2026
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Close the Loophole Putting Children at Risk

PCC Joy Allen explains why she is raising the issue of unregistered and unregulated childrens homes and why she believes this loophole needs closing.

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April 17, 2026
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Partnership action praised for reducing crime in Darlington

PCC Joy Allen has welcomed the huge strides being made by safety partners in Darlington to crackdown on street violence and sexual offences

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April 15, 2026
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