Darlington is celebrating being named best floral small city in the Northumbria In Bloom competition for the ninth time.
Neasham was also presented with a runners-up award in the small village category.
The judges who visited Darlington made special mention of the town's Market Square and the jubilee display in South Park.
Tribute was also paid to the gardeners at Ted Fletcher Court residential home and the ED Walker Homes in the town.
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