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‘We want every child and adult to feel welcome’– York theatre’s Christmas show for little ones
York Theatre Royal are staging a gentle Christmas experience for little ones. This Christmas, Story Craft Theatre invites you to step into an enchanting woodland with The Enormous Christmas Pudding, coming to York Theatre Royal’s Studio...
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County Durham garden centre with alpacas and lakeside tea room wins glowing reviews
Harperley Nursery & Gifts is home to alpacas, rescued donkeys and a popular lakeside tea room has received glowing reviews from customers.
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Here's why a city centre takeaway was slapped with a 1 star hygiene rating
The visit, carried out by environmental health officers, found that hot water was not available at the rear preparation sink due to a broken boiler.
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Yorkshire theatre company brings prison deaths documentary to Leeds Playhouse
A Yorkshire-founded theatre company is bringing a production exploring deaths in custody and the experiences of bereaved families to Leeds Playhouse next month.
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Storm Boelo batters York - as it happened
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.
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North Yorkshire Council budget assumes 4.99% council tax rise for 2027/28
North Yorkshire Council is using a 4.99% council tax increase in its financial plans for 2027/28, warning that a one percentage point reduction against that
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Phone lines down, a chimney stack collapses and toilets hit by tree – Storm Boelo latest
Emergency services have responded to dozens of incidents caused by Storm Boelo today (Sunday). Fire crews have tackled everything from dangerous overhead signs to chimney stack collapses. The Met Office yellow warning for high winds is in...
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value
The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.
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Disney to open its first UK outlet store with big discounts on offer
Disney Store will open its first UK outlet this autumn, offering Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars merchandise, with savings up to 40.
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Police launch murder probe after man died in weapon attack outside property
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died from wounds suffered in an attack.
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The County Durham market town near the A1(M) that feels like a peaceful village
Discover Sedgefield, a historic County Durham market town with a village green, centuries-old church, traditional pubs and beautiful Hardwick Park.
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What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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Take a look inside Hopetown Darlington's spooky Halloween transformation
Hopetown Darlington has undergone a spooktacular transformation for Halloween, with families invited to enjoy a host of ghostly activities during the half-term break.
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All the best Sunday lunch pub spots across North East, according to readers
Northern Echo readers have revealed their favourite pubs, restaurants and inns for Sunday lunch across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and the wider North East.
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Murder probe launched after man attacked with weapons in Yorkshire
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was attacked with weapons outside a home in Yorkshire.
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Storm Boelo causes severe disruption at Leeds Bradford Airport - Here's what we know
Flights have been cancelled, diverted and delayed due to disruption caused by Storm Boelo.
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What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Bradford district homes hit by power cuts caused by strong winds - What we know
Strong winds from Storm Boelo have caused power cuts across the Bradford district.
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Watch: Ryanair flight lands at Leeds Bradford Airport in Storm Boelo’s strong winds
A Met Office yellow wind warning, which has a medium (25-50%) likelihood and a significant impact, is in force for Leeds until 9pm today (Sunday).
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‘It was hard ending it’ – Richard Hammond ‘would’ve carried’ on with Grand Tour
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond has said he “would’ve carried on” with the Grand Tour after admitting the show ending left a “big hole”.
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'We can't wait to return' - inside County Durham's 'stunning' countryside retreat
Runa Farm on the edge of County Durham is winning over guests with five-star reviews, with visitors praising its stylish rooms, scenic hot tubs and standout customer service.
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'Devastated' - Cafe closed and market cancelled after Storm Boelo damages polytunnel
A Yorkshire cafe has said it is ‘absolutely devastated’ after it was forced to close and cancel a craft market due to damage caused by Storm Boelo.
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DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10
Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits
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Train operator advises customers not to travel today due to Storm Boelo disruption
A train operator is advising customers not to travel today because Storm Boelo has disrupted services.
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Fresh plans for former North East guest house after controversial HMO rejected
Developers are making a fresh bid to turn a former South Shields guest house into residential accommodation, just months after controversial plans for a 14-bedroom HMO were thrown out.
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Behind the gates of an £850,000 Hartburn Village home with wow-factor design
Explore 28 Harlsey Road, Hartburn Village: a stylish four-bedroom family home with bespoke kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £850,000 guide price.
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Support for Easby Loop cafe over retrospective planning application
The cafe, on a walking route between Richmond and Easby Abbey, is described as "extremely popular".
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Government emergency advice – I've tested this £29.99 survival gadget
The Government's new emergency advice recommends keeping a wind-up radio and torch at home in case power, phone and internet services fail. I've tested a compact £29.99 Amazon gadget that combines both, along with several other useful emergency features.
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More than 50 homes approved for Yorkshire village despite concerns over GP surgery
Plans for 52 new homes in a North Yorkshire village have been approved despite warnings that the local GP surgery cannot cope with additional patients and concerns about pressure on infrastructure.
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Amanda Owen's nine children look so different as Our Yorkshire Farm family grows up
Amanda Owen's nine children have grown up since Our Yorkshire Farm began. Here's what Raven, Reuben, Miles and their siblings are doing in 2026.
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LIVE - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
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Police issue Storm Boelo update as high winds cause more disruption
Police have issued an update as Storm Boelo continues to cause problems for York and North Yorkshire today (Sunday). As we are reporting, the high winds have brought trees down across the county, and there are widespread power cuts. North...
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New Italian restaurant to open in North East village today
A new Italian restaurant will open its doors in a Newcastle village today.
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Fallen trees, power cuts and travel chaos as Storm Boelo hits the North East
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East after bringing a weekend of strong winds and heavy rain.
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Costa fights to revive plans for new North East town drive-thru rejected over parking
An appeal has been submitted for a proposed Costa drive-thru in Coulby Newham. Middlesbrough Council planning officers refused plans in late July that would have seen the coffee chain open a new store in car park two at the Parkway Centre.
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Awards for trio of innovators exploring fresh fields
Three farmers from the region have been heralded as exemplars after winning national accolades recognising their innovative practices.
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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North Yorkshire woman wins £5,000 and reaches Millionaire's Row on ITV game show
A woman from Thirsk has won £5,000 and secured a place on Millionaire's Row after a dramatic victory on ITV's Win Win with Postcode Lottery.
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The strange coastal landmark that helped keep Cleveland miners safe underground
Discover the Huntcliff Guibal Fan House near Saltburn, a surviving landmark from Huntcliff Ironstone Mine and Cleveland’s industrial past.
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Storm Boelo: The Yorkshire attractions and events affected by high winds
A number of events and attractions in Yorkshire have been affected by the high winds brought to the region by Storm Boelo.
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New parking rules explained: What drivers need to know about fines and appeals
Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.
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Beamish Hall's 700-year journey from medieval manor to County Durham hotel
From its origins as a medieval manor gifted to a Norman family after the conquest of England to its modern life as one of County Durham's best-known hotels, Beamish Hall has a story stretching back more than 700 years.
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Popular ice cream company opens new cafe - 'It’s like Willy Wonka’s factory'
A new café has opened its doors with a deeply personal story behind it.
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'Frankly appalling' - Gun fired at Yorkshire family home with woman inside
Police are investigating after a gun was fired at a Sheffield home while a young woman was inside.
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Work to make tree safe closes main road as Storm Boelo batters North Yorkshire
There have been a number of trees felled by Storm Boelo as the high winds continue to batter North Yorkshire. One came down on Holgate Road in York. It fell onto cars and ended up leaning on the Astor York hostel, on the junction with St...
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Waitrose 'very sorry' after Christmas food mix-up on its website
Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.
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Holidaymaker jailed for raping woman during North Yorkshire visit
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.
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North East woman praises foot and ankle school for easing surgery fears
A North East woman who feared going into hospital has praised an NHS scheme helping patients prepare for foot and ankle surgery and recover faster.