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Look inside the incredible £1.35m Durham home with a fascinating 240-year history
A 240-year-old home designed by one of Britain's best-known architects has gone on sale near Durham.
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Four teenagers seriously injured in late night crash
Four teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash last night in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Police are trying to locate a truck driver.
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Festive journey through Harewood House and a new Elf Village this Christmas
Harewood House's Christmas experiences include Magic at the Mansion and a new Elf Village.
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Tiger enclosure incident sees Yorkshire Wildlife Park shut its doors
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has closed after a man was reportedly attacked by a tiger at its enclosure on Saturday.
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MoD warns 23-turbine Yorkshire Dales wind farm could interfere with military radar
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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The North Yorkshire garden centre café that people happily travel 90 minutes to visit
A North Yorkshire garden centre café has won glowing reviews, with some customers travelling 90 minutes to return.
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Police step up patrols at Consett bus station as residents say they feel 'frightened'
Police have stepped up patrols in a County Durham town centre after residents said they felt frightened and were avoiding the bus station.
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'Don't bother visiting York – it is a muck hole with fag ends, litter and weeds'
A York resident has branded the city a "muck hole", claiming litter, weeds and cigarette ends are blighting streets
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What is the 'add me on WhatsApp' scam as over 3,600 complaints made to regulator
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about these automated calls in September.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pockets £302,000 payout after giving back Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease, with £1.8million in repair and restoration costs also revealed.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses has been revealed.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Bradford
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bradford restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Bradford curry restaurants shortlisted for prestigious national awards
Bradford restaurants including Akbar, Aagrah and International Restaurant are finalists in the 2026 Asian Curry Awards.
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Prison near York apologises after inmate was able to phone domestic abuse complainant
The male remand prison for York and North Yorkshire has tightened its controls on prisoners making phone calls after an inmate managed to phone a domestic abuse complainant hundreds of times.
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Uber driver one of 25 cabbies stripped of taxi licence for 'serious' offence
An Uber driver has been stripped of his licence for an “incredibly serious” offence.
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Wrose boy Roy overcomes dreadful injuries to come second in British Championship
WROSE motocross talent Roy Townley has battled through the pain barrier to finish second in the British Championship.
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Amanda Owen's son Reuben hailed 'knight in shining armour' after dramatic rescues
Amanda Owen's son Reuben Owen has been hailed as a 'knight in shining armour' after rescuing his mum and stranded TV crews.
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Shop worker caught selling counterfeit tobacco to undercover officers in sting
Mohammed Tariq Tofiq admitted four offences of selling and possessing counterfeit tobacco after a Trading Standards investigation at European Supermarket in October 2025.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York’s River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.
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Households at risk of £1,000 fine if they don't check TV licence emails
You need a TV licence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, and must keep up with the payments.
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Rare Walkers crisps flavour returns to UK supermarkets after 5 years away
Walkers has reintroduced its Pigs in Blankets flavour in its 2026 Christmas range, alongside Roast Potatoes and Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham.
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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Property firm fined over £160k based on fire safety failings
Scanlans Property Management fined £166,410 over fire safety offences at Ahlux House in Leeds, including defective alarms and incorrect evacuation signs.
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Alison Hammond’s panic attack experience hits close to home: Christa Ackroyd
Alison Hammond is to the outside world the most confident of confident women. At the top of her game, she has never looked better or been more successful. And in a world that churns out what is so often expected of women on TV, and in life, in terms of looks, personality and character, she is quite simply a breath of fresh air.
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Fans reminisce over iconic Lightwater Valley rollercoaster 35 years on from opening
Thirty-five years after it first captured the imagination of thrill-seekers, rollercoaster enthusiasts and families, nostalgia remains strong for one of North Yorkshire's most famous attractions.
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Concerns £69 million scheme could put pupils at large Bradford school at risk
A councillor told the meeting that it would mean pupils walking out of school would immediately face a dual carriageway.
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Speed limits explained and the road rules catching Bradford 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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Man allegedly raped and stabbed 16 times in County Durham says attack ‘destroyed’ him
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed 16 times and raped at a County Durham home; four defendants deny charges as trial continues.
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Jeffrey Archer obituary: The author turned 'nearly man' of British politics
Jeffrey Archer, who has died at 86, pursued a vivid and erratic political career, dogged by scandal and beset by obstacles, which ended in July 2001 with the ultimate disgrace of four years’ imprisonment for perjury and perverting the course of justice.
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Yorkshire Dales walk through spectacular ravine haunted by a legendary beast
Explore a 6.5-mile walk from Appletreewick through Trollers Gill to the River Wharfe, with limestone scenery, moorland views and historic sites near Skipton.
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Durham Council bosses left in dark over Stack scrapping Durham development
Durham County Council was left in the dark about Stack abandoning plans for its long-delayed city venue.
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Classic car business marks special anniversary with star-studded congratulations
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Rachel Weisz, Alan Shearer and Richard Hammond.
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Classic car business marks special anniversary with star-studded congratulations
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Rachel Weisz, Alan Shearer and Richard Hammond.
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Bishop Auckland woman fined £120 for assaulting on-duty police officer
Bishop Auckland woman Helen Jones fined £120 at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court for assaulting a police officer, paying £50 compensation and £85 in CPS costs.
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The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving fines
Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.
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'Little gem' County Durham café found steps away from historical attractions
Cafédral in Durham can be found in the perfect place to stop for a coffee when exploring some of the city's most famous attractions.
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Special report: Search for lost WW2 soldier killed in plane crash above Holmfirth
It is hard to imagine the blinding terror that must come in the moments before impact. To see the ground coming closer and to comprehend that you’re about to die in a plane crash.
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Stack accused of 'flagrant disregard' for Durham after scrapping city centre venue
Stack has been accused of showing "flagrant disregard" by Mary Kelly Foy after scrapping long-delayed plans to open a venue in Durham city centre.
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How many of these Yorkshire sayings do you understand?
Yorkshire folk have long been known for their distinctive way of speaking. From the mills of Bradford and Halifax to the dales and market towns of the county, many traditional words and phrases have survived for generations.
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Female-focused car showroom in Bradford opens this weekend
The business aims to create a more welcoming environment for women buying, selling and hiring vehicles, while remaining open to all customers.
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New project seeks volunteers to explore and protect special landscape
HISTORIC England has joined forces with York Archaeology and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in a major project to help reveal the history and heritage of one of the country’s most significant historical landscapes.
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Stack scraps plans for Durham site and gives up building after years of delays
Stack has abandoned its plans to open a venue in Durham city centre, saying the decision was not "taken lightly".
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This funny, magical Cinderella is 'the perfect introduction to ballet'
CHRISTMAS isn’t complete without a Northern Ballet festive show.
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'I think I do deserve this' - Salon owner proud of beauty award nomination
The owner describes herself as the “owner, manager, the cleaner – everything”.
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‘We must build unity, not division’ - York MP in warning over ‘remigration activist'
Rachael Maskell MP has called for people to “build unity, not division” after so-called “remigration activist” Young Bob visited York.
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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24 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Durham County Council in the past week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, new advertisements, and changes to residential and commercial properties.
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Cheese shop celebrates one-year anniversary with day of celebrations
AN INDEPENDENT cheese shop has marked its first anniversary with a day of celebrations.
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Police hunt pair after man robbed, beaten and slashed with blade outside shops
Cleveland Police have released pictures in the search for two men in connection with a robbery and assault in Middlesbrough in July.
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Star Hobson's death: Frankie Smith's grandfather speaks after her prison release
The grandfather of Frankie Smith has spoken publicly about her release from prison.