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Man found dead in Darlington house explosion

The body of a man has been found in an explosion in Darlington. The discovery was made at a house fire in Lewes Road.

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Memorial gardens plan to remember Darlington teacher

Tim Matthews

A memorial garden is planned by students in tribute to their teacher, who died in a fire at a house in Darlington last Friday.

Tim Matthews was a drama and media studies teacher at Egglescliffe School near Stockton, where he taught for 13 years.

As sixth formers continue to sit their A Level exams today, dozens of flowers and messages have been tied to the railings outside of the school.

And among the messages - perhaps one most fitting for a teacher - 'Without your guidance I wouldn't be where I am today.'

One of the many messages left for teacher Tim Matthews. Credit: ITV News

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