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County Durham swimming pool forced to close after 'faecal incident'
Spennymoor Leisure Centre pool has been forced to close after a faecal incident at the venue.
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'It’s going to be a very special night' - North Yorkshire venue celebrates 200th show
A top North Yorkshire venue is celebrating its 200th show since reopening and bringing a record-breaking season to a close.
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Brits warned of 5-year prison risk for bringing item into Middle Eastern country
Brits travelling to Qatar risk a possible five-year prison sentence if they bring banned medication into the country
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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says call outs double year-on-year
The fire service says the number of calls has put additional demands on the service.
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North East leaders named to spearhead £40m regeneration plans
Charlotte Dinsdale and Gary Hamilton have been named co-chairs of a £40m regeneration programme aimed at delivering major improvements in…
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Funeral support for family of 'beautiful boy', 18, who died in North Shields crash
More than £4,400 has been raised to help the family of North Shields teenager McKenzie Ratcliffe after his tragic death in an electric motorcycle…
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East Yorkshire couple to appear on Dragon's Den with award-winning invention
Jason and Belle Richardson, , the inventors of SealStop, the multi-award-winning Yorkshire water-saving device, will be on TV's Dragons'…
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MP claims scrapping of Bradford swimming pool was 'political decision' by Reform UK
The decision to scrap plans for a new swimming pool in Bradford was a “political one” that “Reform must take responsibility for” – an MP…
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‘Unviable’ church with congregation of eight will be turned into flats
An ‘unviable’ church in a North Yorkshire village will be converted into flats after plans were approved despite local objections.
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Even Bob Dylan can't save UK's leading art retailer as Harrogate loses its fifth art gallery in less than two years
A prestigious store on one of Harrogate’s prime retail streets in the town centre is to close despite its close association with legendary names such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Depp and Billy Connolly.
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Major supermarket launches 1,000 apprenticeships to get young people into work
Morrisons wants to help more young people get into work by offering 1,000 apprenticeships.
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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Former Harrogate mayor faces trial of facts over alleged antisemitic tweets
A former Harrogate mayor and North Yorkshire councillor is facing a trial of facts over allegations she posted material on X which prosecutors say was likely to stir up racial hatred.
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West Yorkshire drivers issued warning as drug driving causes 20 deaths
DRIVERS are being reminded of the dangers of drug driving this year.
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Drunken York 'jackal' knocked out 'complete stranger' in York city centre
A "jackal" knocked a complete stranger out in a drunken rage outside Vudu in York city centre, a court heard.
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All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration
All UK stores have closed after a popular fashion retailer entered administration.
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Vintage vehicles to race along Bridlington beach at free festival
Race the Waves returns to Bridlington from September 10 to 13, featuring a 200-yard sprint along the sands of South Beach.
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Wanted Charlie O'Neill from Northallerton | Harrogate Informer
Charlie O’Neill, 27, from Northallerton, is wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of his prison release licence having being released partway
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Police hunting for 'silver car' that fled scene after crash
Police are hunting for a silver car that fled the scene after a crash.
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Macbeth, knights and Halloween fun coming to historic Yorkshire Dales castle
Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, has unveiled a packed programme of theatre shows, medieval adventures and family-friendly events for…
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County Durham man admits exposing himself on rooftop and assaulting police officers
Paul Bell, 35, of Sacriston, admitted assaulting three police officers after an incident in a County Durham village in which he exposed himself on a…
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Ripon MP warns over rise in unemployment-related benefits
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised concerns after new figures revealed an increase in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across the area.
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Black-eyed burglar crept into girl's room while she showered just metres away
A serial burglar is back behind bars after break-ins at shared student accommodation in Durham and a family home in Ferryhill earlier this year.
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Look back: Skipton roots of the co-founder of Marks and Spencer
THOMAS Spencer was born in 1851 in Queen’s Place, off Queen’s Court, Caroline Square in Skipton - all named after Queen Caroline, the popular…
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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York confectionery shop marks 40 years of fudge-making in the city
Fudge Kitchen York is celebrating 40 years of handcrafting fudge with a birthday weekend this month.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals pledges to tackle racism with new NHS principles
BRADFORD Teaching Hospitals has pledged to tackle racism head-on by adopting the NHS Race and Health Observatory’s seven anti-racism principles
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Success for students at Harrogate College as they collect their GCSE results | Harrogate Informer
Students at Harrogate College have been collecting their GCSE English and maths results as they embark on their next steps.
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Fake bank notes used to buy top of the range laptop in North Yorkshire
Fraudulent bank notes were used to buy a laptop in a North Yorkshire town.
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Four stages and 80 traders feature at North Yorkshire food festival this weekend
The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival returns to Ripley Castle this weekend with a new line-up of food, drink and family entertainment for visitors…
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Aldi launches competition to give Yorkshire family free food for a year
Aldi is offering families in Yorkshire the chance to win a full year of free groceries.
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Councillor and ex-mayor allegedly made antisemitic tweets, York jury told
A jury at York Crown Court has heard that a serving councillor and former town mayor allegedly made a dozen antisemitic tweets over nearly a month.
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'Unviable' church to be converted into house despite neighbour objections
AN ‘unviable’ church in a North Yorkshire village will be converted into flats after plans were approved despite local objections.
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Amazon volunteers transform gardens for vulnerable Durham residents
Amazon volunteers from the company's Durham fulfilment centre have spent more than three years helping Oasis Community Housing improve outdoor…
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Police hunting for black and white dog after attack in North Yorkshire town
A black and white Jack Russell has attacked another dog in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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New dry eye treatment arrives in North Yorkshire after £34,000 investment
Specsavers Ripon has become the first in North Yorkshire to offer a new treatment for dry eye.
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Police hunting for black and white dog after attack in North Yorkshire town
A black and white Jack Russell has attacked another dog in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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New parking restrictions to come into force on Bradford roads
BRADFORD Council is introducing 'no waiting at any time' restrictions on Thornton Road and Water Lane.
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Cadbury fans feeling 'sad' as staple chocolate missing from some Christmas tubs
Cadbury has changed its tubs to cardboard boxes and have removed eclairs from some of them.
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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Bradford Live to come alive with classic ELO hits
BRADFORD is set to come alive with the sound of classic ELO hits in September.
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New children's play area opens at Otley Garden Centre
A new indoor and outdoor children's play area has opened at Otley Garden Centre.
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Nursery that has been running for more than 30 years is sold - all the details here
A well-established nursery has been sold to a growing childcare group.
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Work begins on Harrogate and York RSPCA's £2m animal home
Work has begun on a £2million redevelopment of an animal home which supports vulnerable animals across Harrogate, York and the surrounding area.
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Three women arrested after cross county 'theft'
Three women have been arrested after a cross county 'theft'.
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Yorkshire artist celebrates magazine's 80th anniversary with new painting
Linda Mellin’s artwork, titled Yorkshire Life, features landmarks from across the county in celebration of Yorkshire Life magazine's 80th…
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40 jobs saved but popular York firm's liquidation leaves near £500,000 debts
York-based Frango Eduardo Ltd, which offers authentic Portuguese food, has entered a creditor’s voluntary liquidation, with debts approaching…
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Man jailed after police find 87,000 indecent images of children on devices
A Bradford man has been jailed after police uncovered more than 87,000 indecent images and videos of children on his devices, including material obtained using secret cameras.
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Heartfelt tributes to dad with ‘infectious personality’ who always put family first
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a man who was dedicated to his family and inspired those around him.