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Eat up: I tried supermarket chicken pies and found the best
We taste tested pies from various supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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Businesses urged to sign up for Harrogate's Restaurant Week
Harrogate hospitality businesses are being encouraged to sign up for the return of the town's Restaurant Week.
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Pets at Home to launch new service for dog and cat owners from September
UK pet retailer Pets at Home is launching a new service with three new products for cat and dog owners.
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Three women from North East arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in North Yorkshire
Three women from the North East have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting after reportedly targeting stores in North Yorkshire.
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Plans unveiled for 59-bedroom boutique hotel next to historic Acklam Hall
New plans have been unveiled for a new 59 bedroom boutique hotel next to the Grade I Listed Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Moon’s mill: 'Our tweed pops up everywhere, from Amandaland to Los Angeles'
Prized by celebrities and designers the world over, Yorkshire weavers Abraham Moon & Sons is playing a vital role in making British tailoring cool again, as Yorkshire Post Fashion Editor Stephanie Smith discovers.
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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has forecast a mixed weather pattern for Darlington and County Durham over the weekend.
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Bishop Auckland tearoom owners heartbroken after ‘devastating’ flood forces closure
The owners of a much-loved Bishop Auckland tearoom say they have been left “heartbroken” after arriving at work to find water pouring through…
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'Time is up for waste criminals in Bradford' - MP backs crackdown on fly-tipping
A Bradford MP has welcomed a national crackdown on waste crime, including proposals that could force offenders to clean up their own mess.
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What the death of Jason Arday shows us about society - Daxa Patel
The recent death of Professor Jason Arday warrants a period of reflection and pause. The Chancellor of Cambridge described the atmosphere surrounding him as a racist feeding frenzy. This is a phrase that should make us ask what kind of society we have become and why we appear to have lost the ability to recognise the humanity of those placed under the glare of public scrutiny.
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County Durham pub handed zero-star food hygiene rating
The Punch Bowl, in Craghead, near Stanley, was given a zero-out-of-five rating following an inspection by food safety officers on July 1 this year.
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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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Middlesbrough hospice praised for outstanding dedication to patients left 'so happy'
Patients at Teesside Hospice praised staff for going "above and beyond" after inspectors awarded the service an Outstanding CQC rating.
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Yorkshire Water responds to sewage pollution criticism over River Swale bathing site
An environmental group have accused Yorkshire Water of not protecting members of the public from sewage pollution in North Yorkshire.
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One in hospital as emergency services called to late-night crash in Bradford district
One person was taken to hospital following a crash in the Bradford district late last night.
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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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Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan to Harrogate Town | Harrogate Informer
Harrogate Town AFC have signed Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan.
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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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New North East hospital garden to aid spinal injury recovery and wellbeing
Patients recovering from spinal injuries have helped break ground on a new therapeutic garden at The James Cook University Hospital in…
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Eat up: I tried supermarket chicken pies and found the best
We taste tested pies from various supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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Great North Run launches digital travel ticket for race day
A new £6.50 digital Great North Run Day Rover ticket is being introduced for this year's event, giving runners and spectators unlimited travel…
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‘Neglect’ of terror attack victims a national scandal, survivors say
It is a national scandal that survivors of terrorist attacks are still being “mistreated and neglected”, campaigners have said as the UK marked the first dedicated memorial day for victims.
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Harrogate trains disrupted following death on railway
A person has died after being struck by a train during an incident which caused disruption to LNER services serving Harrogate.
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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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Coffee house at North East air ambulance HQ celebrates successful first anniversary
Hangar 63, the community coffee house at the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s Eaglescliffe headquarters, has celebrated its first anniversary…
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Bradford businesses face new registration rules for tattoos and piercings
THE City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council will bring in new rules for acupuncture, tattooing, and piercing businesses.
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Road closure announced in Wyke for electrical works
A ROAD in Wyke will be temporarily closed for electrical works.
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Why it is vital that ambitious young people are given the opportunity to get on in life - Ismail Mulla
Over the past couple of weeks the dye will have been cast for many young people when it comes to their immediate future. Last week, thousands of students received their A-Levels and yesterday thousands of children were either celebrating or being commiserated following their GCSE results.
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NHS urges public to use app and 111 for bank holiday health needs
HEALTH chiefs are urging people to plan ahead for the summer bank holiday.
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Urgent action is needed in the case of sudden hearing loss - Andy Armitage
There are not many hearing emergencies that require someone going to A&E, but sudden hearing loss is definitely the main one. The professional term is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) and is one of the few genuine hearing emergencies.
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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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Teesside Indian takeaway given second zero-star hygiene rating after positive reviews
The Middlesbrough takeaway has been handed a zero-star food hygiene rating for the second time since opening.
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North East shopping centre car park shut until further notice after maintenance issue
Hartlepool Borough Council have said that the car park at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre will face a temporary closure today (August 21).
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Discover how Hull College can help your business build a skilled, safer workforce
If you’re looking to strengthen your warehouse workforce, take a look at Hull College’s new supply chain warehouse operative apprenticeship.
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Top North Yorkshire hotel owned by Eric Clapton scores one-star for food hygiene
The Eric Clapton-owned Burythorpe House Hotel near Malton has scored one-star for food hygiene, meaning ‘major improvement necessary’.
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'Hidden' Bradford restaurant with dishes that are packed 'full of flavour'
The Wild Orchard is a hidden gem in Bradford and offers dishes that are packed "full of flavour".
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North East city road to close for months for housing development - public notice
Mowbray Road in Sunderland and several surrounding streets will close for around five months to allow housing development works
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Free bike repair event returns to Valley Gardens this weekend
Cyclists can get their bikes checked and repaired for free when a community bike fix returns to Harrogate this weekend.
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More than 30 artists and craftspeople set for Fangfest near York
Preparations are well underway for this year’s Fangfest, being held on September 5 and 6.
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Plan to turn North Yorkshire house into HMO and holiday let meets ire
PLANS to turn a residential house into a holiday let and HMO have met with objections from councillors in a North Yorkshire town.
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Teesside teenager's 26-mile tribute to 'fun' uncle and charity CEO who died age 45
Lilah Sweeting, 14, will run 26 miles in 26 hours in memory of David Gallagher, while raising money for Teesside Hospice.
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The 6 University of Bradford courses named in UK's best
The University of Bradford was recognised in the National Student Survey, with six of its courses ranked among the best in the UK.
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Teenage driver who has only held licence for 8 months hit 115mph in friend's Audi
A teenage driver who had held his licence for just eight months is facing court after police caught him driving at 115mph on the A629 bypass.
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Busy North East subway transformed into urban gallery by art students
One of Newcastle city centre's busiest pedestrian routes has been transformed into a permanent 75-metre urban art gallery featuring 39 bespoke…
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Pakistani music stars visit Bradford fashion store for bespoke outfits
IK Collections on Westgate in Bradford city centre welcomed two leading Pakistani music artists during a busy weekend of culture and fashion.
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Magical 'hidden gem' Yorkshire trail with playground ideal for family trip
The Studfold Adventure Trail has a fairy village, mini golf, and a playground for children to enjoy.
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How stricken barn owl 'Little Reg' was rescued off North East coast by Army sailors
A stricken barn owl rescued off the North East coast after repeatedly falling into the water has become an unlikely crew member aboard a British…
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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.