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UK Wildlife Park issues update on tiger and 'deeply affected' staff after attack
The tiger involved in the fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday (October 10) is safe and will not be euthanised, the park has confirmed.
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How to pronounce the name of this Northumberland village loved for its beach
Cambois has a very confusing name that leaves non-locals shocked when they are told how to correctly pronounce it.
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LATEST - Two injured and one arrested after violent incident near York museum
One man has been arrested after an incident near the National Railway Museum in York this afternoon. North Yorkshire Police have issued this statement. “We were called to Leeman Road, in York, at 2.19pm today (Sunday 11 October) following a...
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Woman in her 80s suffers life-threatening burns as emergency services rush to scene
Woman in her 80s suffers life-threatening burns at a Bradford property. Police attended Woodlands Street on October 11; incident not treated as suspicious.
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'Hidden' County Durham garden centre that's also home to the county's only zoo
A County Durham garden centre has a restaurant, tropical attraction and zoo alongside its plants, gifts and garden supplies.
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Second man charged in A1(M) murder case
A second man has been charged in the A1(M) murder case. He is alleged to have encouraged the first to kill his sister by causing a traffic crash.
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Andy Burnham condemns Sir Keir Starmer's government as 'too factional and negative'
Andy Burnham has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government as “too negative” and “too factional” in a wide-ranging interview.
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New Cash ISA rule for DWP state pensioners confirmed under Andy Burnham
Cash ISA limits will be cut to just £12,000, down from their current £20,000, as of April 2027
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Suspect arrested after two injured and armed police and dog units scour York
Armed police and dog units scoured York city centre after two men were injured close to York Railway Station. A man was arrested in Hull.
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Suspect arrested after two injured and armed police and dog units scour York
Armed police and dog units scoured York city centre after two men were injured close to York Railway Station. A man was arrested in Hull.
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Historic building empty for 20 years could become luxury spa in £3m transformation
Richmond’s Grade II-listed Friary Lodge could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
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Bare-chested thug was caught with screwdriver in gang brawl
A judge told a court that a man armed during a street clash between groups of young people had “plenty of chance to withdraw”.
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The remarkable County Durham church hiding a 250-million-year-old surprise
Standing at the heart of Stanhope's historic market place, the Church of St Thomas is one of County Durham's most remarkable buildings.
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It’s vital that we address the gap in life expectancy across the UK
SHELF Life is a major health equality public awareness campaign directed by Paul McDonald on behalf of the coalition Health Equals. Bradford GP and TV personality Dr Amir Khan, who backs the initiative along with actor Will Mellor, sees everyday how our health is influenced by far more than healthcare alone. Paul talks to him about his involvement in the campaign.
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WATCH: North Yorkshire town goes back to the 1940s
A NORTH Yorkshire town has been transported back to the 1940s this weekend with a celebration of the music, food and fashion from the decade.
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The County Durham miner who fought for workers' rights and whose voice lives on today
Alfie Joey writes about a man instrumental in gaining rights for miners – who is still relevant today
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IN PICTURES: North Yorkshire town transported back to 1940s for nostalgic weekend
A NORTH Yorkshire town has been transported back to the 1940s this weekend with a celebration of the music, food and fashion from the decade.
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IN PICTURES: North Yorkshire town transported back to 1940s for nostalgic weekend
A NORTH Yorkshire town has been transported back to the 1940s this weekend with a celebration of the music, food and fashion from the decade.
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Historic building empty for 20 years could become luxury spa in £3m transformation
Richmond’s Grade II-listed Friary Lodge could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
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Inside a £1.1m Crathorne home where high-spec living meets family luxury
Discover The Burrow, a £1.1m contemporary family home in Crathorne near Yarm, with five bedrooms, garden room, double garage and gym/studio, now for sale.
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Second man charged after woman 'murdered' in Darlington A1(M) crash as victim named
Second man charged over fatal A1(M) crash near Darlington on October 4, as court papers name victim Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle.
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Search for well-known North East woman as community appeals for information
Friends, families and police are appealing for help to find North Shields woman Shannon Browning, who was last seen in South Shields on Saturday (October 10).
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Launch of new school for children under 12 in York
A second private school has announced changes to its structure. St Peter's on Bootham has launched its new look Junior School.
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Darlington nail tech named finalist in Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards
A Darlington nail salon specialising in builder gel and intricate nail artistry has been named a finalist in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.
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The forgotten North Yorkshire reservoir where you'll struggle to find any water
Westworth Reservoir near Guisborough once supplied drinking water to the town - now it is almost completely dry and slowly being reclaimed by nature.
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Launch of new school for children under 12 in York
A second private school has announced changes to its structure. St Peter's on Bootham has launched its new look Junior School.
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Historic building empty for 20 years could become luxury spa in £3m transformation
Richmond’s Grade II-listed Friary Lodge could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
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North East residents invited to put names on air ambulance
North East residents can name a Great North Air Ambulance helicopter for £100 as Written in the Sky campaign raises £130,000 towards a third aircraft.
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24 people from three houses shared one toilet...unsavoury story of Keighley ‘privies’
IN the summer of 1873 Dr John Milligan, the Medical Officer of Health for Keighley, prepared a report on the sanitary conditions in the town and surrounding villages. Even for the times it made disturbing and unsavoury reading.
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Man, 21, fighting for life after serious crash involving e-scooter and car
A 21-year-old man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash involving an e-scooter and a car in Doncaster.
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How Britain can lead the transition to truly digital markets - Lucy Rigby
When we take a step back, and we should take a step back, looking at the last couple of centuries, it’s fair to say that we are used to technological development giving us new products and new services.
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Three men sentenced for crimes against women at York Magistrates Court
Three men have been allowed to keep their freedom after they pleaded guilty at York Magistrates Court to crimes against women.
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Three men sentenced for crimes against women at York Magistrates Court
Three men have been allowed to keep their freedom after they pleaded guilty at York Magistrates Court to crimes against women.
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'Beautiful' park with free entry that is an 'absolute asset' to Scarborough
Peasholm Park offers visitors an escape from the busy Scarborough seafront and has a mini-golf course as well as pedalos.
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I thought my dehumidifier had solved indoor laundry drying – then I added one thing
Already using a dehumidifier to dry clothes indoors? Adding a fan could help speed up drying, while the two appliances use around 6p an hour combined.
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Customers travel from Aberdeen to visit TikTok famous Bradford bakery
A Bradford bakery has attracted customers from across the UK after building a huge following on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
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Excitement as 'elusive' and 'rare' bird spotted at North East nature reserve
Birdwatchers have been treated to sightings of an elusive bittern at RSPB Saltholme, with photographer Gareth Bowes capturing the bird on camera.
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Dramatic drone view of historic, but disused, railway bridge in beautiful Durham
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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The Yorkshire market town just two miles from the A1(M) that feels a world away
Just two miles from the A1(M), Bedale is a historic Yorkshire market town with Viking treasures, a heritage railway, independent shops and beautiful countryside.
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National company lined up as pictures show £11.3m shopping precinct nears completion
National chains and local businesses are showing strong interest in new units at Eston Precinct as the £11.3m redevelopment nears completion.
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Baby died after hospital staff failed to spot heart monitor jam as alarm was silenced
A heartbroken mum was forced to deliver her stillborn baby after staff failed to notice a drop in heart rate because a monitoring machine was set to silent after a paper jam.
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UK Wildlife Park issues update on tiger and 'deeply affected' staff after attack
The tiger involved in the fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday (October 10) is safe and will not be euthanised, the park has confirmed.
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Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter as Winter Fuel Payments letters sent
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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North East farm shop one of best for pumpkin picking 2026 - with over 150,000 choices
Brocksbushes Farm Shop has been named one of the best places to go pumpkin picking for 2026 - here's why.
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Yorkshire Wildlife park remains closed after man dies in tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will remain closed on Sunday following the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger.
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Predatory bus driver, groomer and perverts with hauls of child abuse images jailed
A manipulative groomer, a paedophile bus driver and two offenders convicted of child sexual abuse image offences have been jailed at Durham Crown Court in recent weeks.
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UK travel company to close after 15 years as it collapses into liquidation
UK travel company Global Travel Partners is set to close after 15 years, having entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL).
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Dad provides update on teenage daughter's fight for life after crash
The father of a teenage girl who suffered life-threatening injuries in a Rotherham crash has shared an emotional update after his daughter underwent serious surgery on her skull.
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Baby died after hospital monitor alarm was set to silent, report finds
A heartbroken mother was forced to deliver her stillborn baby after staff failed to notice a drop in heart rate because a monitoring machine was set to silent after suffering a paper-jam.