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Grade II-listed resort town hotel set for refurbishment under new plans
A GRADE II-listed hotel overlooking Scarborough's North Bay is seeking approval for a series of improvements, including the installation of electric vehicle charging points for guests.
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Reform UK can 'take control' of Darlington Borough Council says Robert Jenrick
Reform UK wants to take control of Darlington Borough Council and can win at next year’s local elections, Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick said.
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing North East man
A body has been found in the search for a missing Teesside man.
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'Bettys To-Go' launched after first major refurbishment in 20 years at Bettys tearooms at RHS Garden Harlow gardens
Bettys Café Tea Rooms at Harrogate’s RHS Garden Harlow Carr has re-opened after a month-long refurbishment just in time to enjoy the RHS Garden in its glorious autumn colours with new improvements for customers.
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Apple Day brings Ripon community together
A colourful celebration of apples, autumn and community spirit brought families and visitors together at Ripon Walled Garden for Ripon Community Link’s annual Apple Day.
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Around 10,000 litres of water used to tackle fire in rural North Yorkshire
Around 10,000 litres of water were used in tackling a fire in rural North Yorkshire.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Muslims in Bradford mark 100 years of London’s first purpose-built mosque
Muslims in Bradford have marked 100 years of London’s first purpose-built mosque and its service to communities across Britain.
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County Durham man due in court after pensioner killed in A69 crash
A Wolsingham man has been charged following the death of a 76-year-old woman in a crash in Northumberland.
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Main road in York closes for five days as damaged sewer is repaired
Part of a main road through a York suburb has closed for water works.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Combined Authority Approves £3.5m Budget for Regional Bus Takeover Assessment
Metro Mayor David Skaith signs a formal Notice of Statutory Intent, triggering the first legal steps toward bringing York and North Yorkshire's bus networks
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'much-loved' mum tragically killed in A69 crash
The heartbroken family of a “much-loved mam” who was tragically killed in a crash in Northumberland last month have paid tribute to her.
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6 men on trial for murder of Keighley father-of-two after targeted attack
A jury has been sworn in a trial of six men accused of the murder of Keighley father-of-two Suhail Choudry.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Woman jailed for breaching order protecting her brother after police called
Danielle Parkes, 40, was jailed for 12 weeks after breaching a domestic abuse protection order protecting her brother during a disturbance in Middlesbrough.
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'Wonderful soloist' will boost autumn concerts by talented Harrogate chamber orchestra
Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra is to launch its autumn season this weekend with two very different works full of drama and character.
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Questions raised over future of proposed Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre after 2029 deadline emerges
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base could actually operate after it emerged the site could be closed for the site to be redeveloped in less than three years.
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Inside the covert operation targeting drug dealing in Bradford city centre
Officers carried out seven Section 23 stop searches and arrested one person on suspicion of theft and drug offences.
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Pensioners urged to check their Winter Fuel Payment as letters arrive
Some pensioners could miss out on up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment even if they are old enough to qualify, an expert has warned.
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Grade II-listed resort town hotel set for refurbishment under new plans
A GRADE II-listed hotel overlooking Scarborough's North Bay is seeking approval for a series of improvements, including the installation of electric vehicle charging points for guests.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Care home launches heartwarming dog visitor scheme after puppy bus delights residents
Wharfeside Care Home in Otley invites local dog owners to walk pets, meet residents and enjoy free tea after Billy’s puppy bus visit.
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Former North East pub firm named and shamed by HMRC over £95,000 tax default
A former South Shields pub and restaurant business has been named by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £96,000.
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Mayor secures £3.5 million for bus franchising assessment as North Yorkshire leaders warn of ‘empty buses’
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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North Yorkshire town to keep access to cash machine
A NORTH Yorkshire town is to maintain its access to a cash machine - however concerns have been raised over its location.
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Leeds Bradford Airport opens new high-tech security zone to cut queues
Leeds Bradford Airport unveils high-tech security hub to cut queues and boost capacity at the facility.
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Main road in York closes for five days as damaged sewer is repaired
Part of a main road through a York suburb has closed for water works.
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Durham Cathedral 90s silent disco plans branded ‘sacrilegious’ by residents
Durham Cathedral has been branded “sacrilegious” by Northern Echo readers over plans to turn the historic building into a 90s silent disco.
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Morrisons held merger talks with supermarket rival - here's what we know so far
Supermarket Sainsbury’s held early-stage talks with Bradford-based rival Morrisons earlier this year over a potential merger, according to reports.
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Harrogate workshop to support women through pregnancy and beyond
A workshop helping women stay active during pregnancy and return to exercise after birth is coming to Harrogate.
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Four Towns, Two Continents, One Bistro: How Realitea Built a Global Following from Ripon
An independent North Street bistro is expanding its regional footprint across Yorkshire after marking 12 years of business in the cathedral city.
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Santa's Polar Kingdom coming to Harrogate's showground
A new Christmas attraction is coming to the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate this December.
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3 men and woman, 51, arrested after girl suffers serious facial injuries
Police said the teenager is believed to have sustained the injuries at a property
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Plans to turn student halls near Teesside college into one of region's biggest HMOs
Plans have been submitted to turn former student accommodation near Stockton Riverside College into a 229-room HMO.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says politician
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport.
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Royal Navy serviceman jailed after throwing corrosive liquid in partner's face
A Royal Navy serviceman threw corrosive liquid into his long-term partner’s face in one of two serious drunken assaults in less than two years.
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Council can't find planning permission for HMO used since 1992
A SCARBOROUGH property owner has been granted retrospective planning permission to operate a holiday let and house in multiple occupation after the council launched an enforcement investigation.
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Cutomers 'heartbroken' as small plates restaurant to close after five years
A beloved Northallerton restaurant has announced it will close its doors for the final time later this month.
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The stunning North Yorkshire fishing village packed with history and charm
Packed with history, character and spectacular views, Staithes is one of North Yorkshire's most distinctive coastal destinations.
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Bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies 'suddenly'
Former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, his publisher said in a statement.
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Updated: York bridge reopens after police incident
A York bridge was closed by a police incident again tonight (Monday). Fire crews and paramedics were also on Ouse Bridge. It was taped off from the steps down to Queen’s Staith. Road traffic and pedestrians were being diverted away. The...
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Council faces major challenge to deliver plan for thousands of new homes across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Council has warned it faces a major challenge to draw up a blueprint that will determine where thousands of new homes are built across the county within a tight government-imposed timetable.
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Harrogate killer ‘will kill again’ if released, sister warns
‘I honestly believe it could happen again’
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'Their legacy will be fondly remembered' - tribute paid to MBE couple killed in crash
A man and a woman killed in a crash at the weekend have been named as a Darlington couple who were both honoured with the MBE for services to the community.
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'Truly lovely' couple killed in crash on trip away 'devoted lives to Darlington'
A 'truly lovely' couple killed in a crash at the weekend have been named as a Darlington couple honoured with the MBE for services to the community.
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TV auctioneer to host North Yorkshire antiques valuation event - how to get involved
TV auctioneer Charles Hanson is to host a free antiques valuation at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire, on October 9.
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Hunt launched for tall North Yorkshire man wanted on recall to prison
A hunt has been launched for a man wanted on recall to prison and for assault.
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Drop in visits to York attractions and city centre footfall so far this year
Vists to York's tourist attractions and city centre footfall have both taken a hit so far this year.