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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.
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Council says new recycling bins will offer more capacity for York households
Council says York’s new recycling bin scheme will increase household capacity, with larger options available for residents needing extra space
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Search begins for North East city's most inspiring young people
Nominations now open for Sunderland’s 2027 Young Achievers’ Awards, celebrating inspiring young people aged 8-18 in the city; entries close December 18.
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Social media companies need to be held accountable, regulators must not be emasculated - David Behrens
No wonder there’s a backlog in the courts system, when people endowed with privilege but not principle think they can commandeer it for their own convenience – as if judges were slot machines that can be made to pay out with a pull of the handle.
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A1(M) RECAP - 'Serious' crash and second incident in County Durham overnight
The A1(M) was closed in both directions between J60 (Bradbury) and J61 (Bowburn) overnight after a 'serious' crash on Saturday night (October 10) and a separate incident the following morning (October 11).
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Councillor in a lather over dog wash unit planned for historic Saltburn promenade
A councillor is objecting to plans for a proposed self-service machine on Saltburn’s Lower Promenade allowing pet owners to wash and shampoo their dogs.
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Wakefield café praised for wholesome atmosphere and Gilmore Girls themed menu
Buttons in Wakefield is loved for its "wholesome" feel and Gilmore Girls themed drinks menu.
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UK speed limits explained and the road rules catching drivers out
A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.
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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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Man 'wanted to play' with tiger after 'dancing happily' moments before attack
UK tiger attack: Man killed in fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon
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Amanda Owen reveals who will live at Anty John's as rebuild nears milestone
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen has revealed the family still does not know who will eventually live at Anty John's despite moving belongings in.
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Bishop Auckland driver fined over careless driving in Lidl car park
Bishop Auckland motorist Stephen Round fined £660 and given six penalty points for careless driving in a Lidl car park.
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York driver hears ‘loud bang’ as car ‘shot by air gun’
A car was damaged while driving in a York suburb. It happened near to the junction of Tudor Road andRosemary Road in Acomb onFriday, 2 October at about10.45pm. A silver Vauxhall Astra was targeted. Incident location A North Yorkshire Police...
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How MFC Foundation and the 'power of the badge' are saving lives across Teesside
Behind the famous Middlesbrough Football Club badge lies the power to change lives - and that's what the MFC Foundation are doing every day.
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Have you seen Iveta? Police issue appeal after teenager goes missing overnight
West Yorkshire Police appeal for information to find missing 15-year-old Iveta from Halifax, with links to Manchester. Call 101, ref 148.
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Scientists say there should be 'zero' fishing for cod across UK
Scientists have again advised that there should be “zero” fishing of cod next year across vast swathes of sea around the UK amid growing concerns over the collapse of fish stocks.
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Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted at North East nature reserve
A marsh harrier has been captured on camera at RSPB Saltholme by Northern Echo Camera Club photographer Pat Blewitt during visits in recent months.
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Police hunt air gun shooter after car damaged while driving through York at night
Police are looking for a air gun shooter after a driver heard a loud bang and saw damage to the glass of the car they were driving through York at night.