[1] Founded in 1897, it assumed its present form in September 2006 and was officially opened by the then-Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on 22 December 2006.

[2] The college offers a wide range of vocational courses from Hair and Beauty to Construction Services.

[3] Darlington College offers a learning and training environment which includes: a university centre; 'business first' - bespoke training for employers; a well equipped computing and networking suite; sports facilities; media design centre; restaurant and food court; hair and Beauty salons.

[5] It was built by the Borough of Darlington next to North Lodge Park "to help continue the efficiency of manufacturing and commerce".

Darlington College of Technology re-branded in 2006 when it moved to its new site situated on Haughton Road.