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A popular Darlington podcast has been nominated for a Stronger Communities Award. Our Darling Town, produced by Carver Group, celebrates the heart of Darlington through stories from local residents and businesses. The nomination, in the Bringing Success to Darlington category, recognises the podcast’s impact in showcasing the people and places that make Darlington special.

The podcast has gained a strong local following for its in-depth conversations with the people who bring Darlington to life. Each episode explores the stories behind local café owners, charity organisers, journalists, business owners, and residents who work every day to make a difference. Past guests have included well-known names like The Pasta Shop, Stable Hearth, Maggie’s Coffee and Kitchen, and the Arthur Wharton Foundation. By highlighting their contributions, Our Darling Town celebrates Darlington’s unique identity and fosters a strong sense of community pride.

The nomination recognises Carver Group’s commitment to showcasing Darlington’s achievements on a larger scale, helping to reinforce the town’s positive reputation across the region and beyond. The Bringing Success to Darlington award specifically honours initiatives that raise the town’s profile through outstanding contributions in business, culture, or community life.

Henry Carver, Director at Carver Group and co-host of Our Darling Town, said, “We’re thrilled that Our Darling Town has been recognised in the Bringing Success to Darlington category. This podcast has been our way of celebrating the people who make Darlington so special. It’s an opportunity for them to tell their stories and to celebrate the sense of community that truly sets our town apart.”

James Carver, fellow Director and co-host, added, “We started Our Darling Town to bring attention to the incredible individuals who are the heart of Darlington. Being nominated for this award is a wonderful acknowledgment of the podcast’s role in uniting and uplifting our community. We’re proud to continue sharing the stories that make Darlington unique.”

The Stronger Communities Awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 8 November at the Dolphin Centre in Darlington.

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Press release issued by Waymaker on behalf of Carver Group.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

Carver Group, established in 1991, provides a comprehensive range of property services across North Yorkshire and County Durham. Under the leadership of James and Henry Carver, the group offers residential sales, lettings, property management, and commercial property consultancy.

Carver Commercial, founded in 2003 and led by director Chris Farlow, operates as an independent firm of chartered surveyors and commercial property consultants. Based in Darlington, it serves County Durham and North Yorkshire with services including building surveys and professional RICS valuations.

Carver Group is also the Fine & Country partner for North Yorkshire and County Durham. Known for marketing luxury properties, the group blends local expertise with a global network to reach high-end buyers.

With offices in Darlington, Richmond, Northallerton, and Newton Aycliffe, Carver Group is a trusted choice for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants of residential and commercial property across the region.

www.carvergroup.co.uk