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Councillors told to approve County Durham solar farm size of 35 football pitches
Plans for a solar farm the size of around 35 football pitches near Peterlee are set to go before Durham County Council’s planning committee.
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More than 4,500 tickets sold for Darlington production of We Will Rock You
Darlington Operatic Society’s We Will Rock You brings 24 Queen hits to Darlington Hippodrome from October 28. More than 4,500 tickets sold; book now.
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Man, 26, found dead on Yorkshire golf course died after taking drugs, court told
A 26-year-old man whose body was found on a golf course in Harrogate died from taking cocaine, a coroner has concluded.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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County Durham woman handed community order for driving while banned
County Durham woman Carrie Davies received a community order after admitting driving while disqualified in Seaham. She appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court.
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Bradford Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards 2026 - All the finalists
It will celebrate standout businesses and individuals across the district.
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Firm that supplies equipment worldwide celebrates 30 years in business
The company supports customers across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Bradford youngsters explore healthy eating and sustainability through cooking
Young people will mark World Food Day 2026 with a morning of hands-on cooking and learning at Darley Street Market.
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Labour continues to treat rural communities with contempt - Andrew Vine
What hope can there be for the Yorkshire countryside and its people when a government minister speaks of rural communities with open contempt?
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York man who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day quits after 40 years
Kevin, from York, who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day, has quit after more than 40 years with support from York Health Trainers Stop Smoking Service.
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Bradford MP calls for free parking to boost Wibsey high street
Bradford South MP backs £210m Government high street investment, Bradford College skills training, local businesses and free parking to boost Wibsey’s economy.
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Man tried to set fire to fuel pumps at petrol station with cigarette lighter
He was caught on CCTV lifting up fuel pumps and attempting to ignite them with a cigarette lighter.
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Tributes paid to much-loved York businessman after Motor Neurone Disease battle
Tributes have been paid to York retailer Kevin Clarkson, who died aged 62 after an 18-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Polestar 5 UK launch: I was among the first to drive this new electric GT
The Polestar 5 has arrived in the UK as the brand’s halo grand tourer: a low-slung, four-seat electric missile that blends supercar performance with genuine long-distance comfort.
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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ADHD campaigner who struggled at school brings talks to North Yorkshire
A campaign for greater ADHD awareness and understanding is being brought into schools and communities.
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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I visited the Castle Howard Arboretum and met a red squirrel named David Attenborough
Yorkshire is erupting in autumn leaves, so last weekend, I visited Castle Howard Arboretum: a 120-acre botanical garden dedicated to trees.
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Leeds neighbour sums up what everyone thinks when they see half-demolished house
Shivarna Mitrahas been left with 'nightmare' structural issues
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Durham Christmas Festival seeks musicians to busk for thousands of shoppers
Durham Christmas Festival seeks musicians, singers and bands to busk for shoppers from December 4 to December 6, with carols, live music and donations.
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Millions of pounds worth of supercars on display at North Yorkshire weekender
More than 2,000 vehicles rolled up for the CTEK Charge Your Car Weekender at The Motorist in North Yorkshire.
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County Durham tenants invited to help shape community projects
Believe housing invites residents in Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row to join Our Place, Our Voice and shape community decisions in County Durham.
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Millions of pounds worth of supercars on display at North Yorkshire weekender
More than 2,000 vehicles rolled up for the CTEK Charge Your Car Weekender at The Motorist in North Yorkshire.
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Ferryhill paedophile shared 'horrific' child abuse images and had extreme porn
A Ferryhill paedophile who shared "horrific" child abuse images and extreme porn tried to blame a primary-school-aged child for his sickening crimes.
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‘We found an engraved matchbox in our Leeds restaurant that belonged to Titanic violinist’
The operations manager at Cut and Craft in Leeds and his team discovered an engraved matchbox that dates back more than 100 years and belonged to the Titanic violinist Wallace Hartley.
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Driver, 81, sentenced after causing death of motorcyclist in Yorkshire crash
An 81-year-old driver has been given a suspended prison sentence after causing the death of an experienced motorcyclist by pulling out of a side road into his path.
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Young readers in Crayke earn top spot after summer book challenge
A group of Year 4 children at Crayke CE Primary School have been praised after topping a school-wide summer reading challenge.
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'High tech' new golf simulator spot swings into action at North East shopping centre
A new golf simulator has opened its first North-East indoor golf simulator pod outside the Metrocentre’s Yellow Mall.
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Why Donald Trump in not as pro-British as Nigel Farage suggests - Helen Ryan
Ahead of the anticipated meeting of Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Donald Trump, MP and leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage was eager to weigh in. He spoke out with advice for Burnham, stating, “It's very, very simple. We have an American president who, whilst his country may have some some different interests to ours, he is himself instinctively very pro-British. That's a head start."
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Bradford ranks among Britain's biggest investors in gold and silver - new study
Bradford ranks eighth in the UK for gold and silver investment interest, with 979 searches per 100,000 people amid a nationwide rise in buy gold searches.
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Ben Houchen: North's attributes not being realised due to PM of Manchester
Andy Burnham is the first Prime Minister from the North of England since Huddersfield’s Harold Wilson.
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New parking restrictions set to take effect in County Durham - public notice
New parking restrictions take effect across County Durham’s Easington, Easington Colliery and South Hetton on October 9, including no-waiting and loading rules.
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The Bradford salon that doesn't believe in 'rushed appointments or pushy sales'
The recognition marks a significant achievement for the team, who say it is the result of years of dedication and hard work.
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Chief Rabbi attacks 'Zionism is racism' vote as Polanski banned from Israel
The leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, has been banned from entering Israel after his party passed a controversial resolution declaring ‘Zionism as racist’.
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Anglo-Saxon expert to reveal Pocklington’s past after the Romans left
Alex Harvey, a York-based Anglo-Saxon expert, is set to give a talk at Burnby Hall in Pocklington.
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Luxury £1.7m home with wildlife pond and six bedrooms on the market
A six-bedroom detached house, in Roebuck Rise, Breighton, set within nearly four acres, is on the market for £1.7m.
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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Council report acknowledges new flag policy 'could be said not to advance equality'
A REPORT into Bradford Council’s proposed new flag policy acknowledges that it “could be said not to advance equality.”
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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North East garden marks 20 years after 'remarkable' community revival
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden marks 20 years as an award-winning attraction, revived from dereliction by volunteers and the late Dave Peacock MBE.
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Free Bradford courses aim to help adults return to work or change careers
Shipley College is offering free courses to help people in Bradford return to work or start new careers.
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Visits to attractions and footfall drop sharply in York
Visits to York’s tourist attractions and city centre footfall have both taken a hit so far this year. Data in a Make It York report showed 15.08m people had been recorded in York city centre up to June this year, a year-on-year fall of 8...
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Tributes paid to much-loved York businessman after Motor Neurone Disease battle
Tributes have been paid to York retailer Kevin Clarkson, who died aged 62 after an 18-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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North Yorkshire town to step back into 1940s this weekend
A North Yorkshire town will be stepping back to the 1940s this weekend as part of a celebration of the era.
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Plans for 3,500-home 'new town' in Yorkshire to go on public display
Updated plans for a proposed new 3,500-home community between York and Selby are set to go on public display later this month.
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North East author showcase to bring together 31 writers at community hub
Hartlepool Author Showcase brings 31 writers to Community Hub Central on October 24, featuring panels, book signings, workshops and family activities.
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North East college partnership aims to raise pupils’ aspirations
Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust launch a three-year Tees Valley partnership to boost primary pupils’ careers advice, skills and aspirations.
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Meet Sparky the barn owl and North East author at special family event
North East author Tracey Iceton brings barn owl Sparky to Preston Park Museum, Stockton-on-Tees, on October 24 for a talk, book signing and flying display.
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Yorkshire Museum wins national award for Melsonby Hoard exhibition
Yorkshire Museum’s Melsonby Hoard exhibition was named the winner in the Society for Museum Archaeology Awards for Excellence.