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County Durham NHS boss 'can't guarantee' hospital will be built by 2029
An NHS boss 'cannot guarantee' that a long-awaited new hospital in Consett will be built by 2029 amid rising costs.
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'Online trolling resembles a distorted form of medieval village gossip'
York's medieval traditions offer surprising lessons about protest, online trolling, community divisions and belonging today, writes Fiona McCulloch
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Youth unemployment crisis is 'economic catastrophe and moral failure', Burnham says
The scale of youth unemployment is an “economic catastrophe and a moral failure”, Andy Burnham said as he pledged action to get young people off benefits and into work.
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Fires started deliberately in Yorkshire - emergency services called in
Emergency services have been called after two skips were set on fire deliberately in the village of Ferrensby, near Harrogate.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 20).
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Sunday bus linking Bradford with Yorkshire Dales to run all winter
A SUNDAY bus service connecting Bradford with the Yorkshire Dales will continue through the winter season
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Fire in Wilson Road, Wyke, thought to be arson - here's what we know
A suspected arson attack has been recorded following a fire over the weekend.
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Unsolved Bradford priest disappearance inspires new crime novel
A REAL-LIFE unsolved mystery has inspired a new historical crime novel set in 1950s Yorkshire
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Corner of Yorkshire: East Park which opened the day of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee
The creation of municipal public spaces became fashionable in the mid-19th century, the earliest example being the Derby Arboretum funded by a private benefactor. As the movement spread, Halifax saw the People’s Park open in 1857, London its Battersea Park in 1858, and Pearson Park was established in North Hull two years later.
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Woman pleaded "don't kill me" as armed raiders burst into home
Terrified victim says she was threatened while still in her bed early in the morning
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NHS worker takes leap of faith opening Pokémon card shop in Bishop Auckland
A 23-year-old Pokémon fan has turned her hobby into a business by opening a trading card shop in Bishop Auckland.
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Man jailed for for using dogs to hunt and kill wild animals and leaving them injured
A man who used his dogs to hunt and kill wild animals before leaving them suffering with untreated injuries has been jailed and banned from keeping animals for life.
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Andy Burnham’s English degree may prove useful in a fractured Britain - Matt Bromley
It seems ironic that when the number of students studying English at university is plummeting, we welcome Britain’s first PM to have done so. Undergraduate enrolments in English dropped by nearly a fifth between 2019 and 2024 and several universities have started scrapping English courses due to low applicant numbers.
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Bradford retailer Damart strengthens partnership with Yorkshire Dales charity
A MOBILITY vehicle donation and volunteer efforts have strengthened a retailer’s partnership with an environmental charity.
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Care worker’s dedication earns Bradford awards recognition
A CARE worker has been named a finalist in this year’s Bradford Cares Excellence Awards
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue's licence was dropped.
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North Yorkshire lad, 18, launches fresh fish and seafood business
Scarborough teenager Michael Grimes launches Scarborough Catch, a fresh fish and seafood shop offering fish, crab, lobster and shellfish at Market Hall in the town centre.
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Blind pianist and BBC Young Musician finalist to perform in Darlington
Ethan Loch, a blind pianist and finalist of the BBC Young Musician of the Year, will give a recital at Central Hall in the Dolphin Centre in Darlington.
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Twelve vehicles seized by police and council in joint operation
Twelve vehicles have been seized during a joint police and council operation.
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped. Akwan Irani, the owner of Turkish restaurant Yakamoz, said he was not responsible for the actions of its previous owner who was fined...
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Convicted York killer died after collapsing in street, court told
A convicted York killer died after collapsing in a street, an inquest has heard.
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Art installation 'brings tree back to life' goes on display this week
A UNIQUE art installation which has 'brought back to life' an uprooted tree goes on display this week.
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Police officer convicted of rape after second trial at York Crown Court
A police officer is today on the sex offenders’ register and preparing for jail after a York jury convicted him of rape at the city's crown court.
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'Heartbreaking' - County Durham dog play centre closes months after opening
A County Durham business owner who quit hairdressing to open an indoor dog play centre has announced its heartbreaking closure just months after the first customers arrived.
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Darlington school could extend all-weather pitch opening times despite concerns
Neighbours have raised concerns over plans to open the all-weather pitch at Polam Hall School an hour earlier each morning.
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Fires started deliberately in Yorkshire - emergency services called in
Emergency services have been called after two skips were set on fire deliberately in the village of Ferrensby, near Harrogate.
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Why County Durham has the opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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NHS careers event in North East to showcase hundreds of roles
People considering an NHS career can attend a free event showcasing the wide range of jobs across the health service.
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MP demands answers over Darlington Post Office closure as staff face uncertain future
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy is demanding answers over the closure of the town centre Post Office amid concerns for residents who rely on the service and staff now facing an uncertain future.
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'I visited the floating bookshop at Leeds Docks - and it's surprisingly spacious'
When waking to rain-splattered windows and chilly weather, nothing beats the feeling of curling up with a good book.
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New exhibition reveals 200 striking images of Goole through the years
Goole in Focus will launch at Goole Museum on October 31, as part of the town's bicentennial celebrations.
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Anger as 'urinating and defecating' seen on Bradford city centre road
Businesses had become increasingly concerned about behaviour taking place around the unused entrance.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals appoints new non-executive director
A SENIOR leader in health education has joined the board of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in a non-executive role
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Starbeck Badger of the Year shares lifesaving skills with classmates
A 10-year-old St John Ambulance Badger has helped teach 30 classmates lifesaving first aid skills at a Knaresborough primary school.
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County Durham attacker kicked and punched woman leaving her with black eyes
A County Durham attacker who kicked and punched a woman leaving her with black eyes, lumps and scrapes has been jailed.
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North East doctor wins national award for end-of-life care research
Teesside doctor Dr Donna Wakefield wins NIHR20 award for tackling inequalities in palliative care and improving end-of-life support for advanced illness.
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York drug dealer who ‘peddled misery’ in the city jailed for seven years
A York drug dealer has been jailed for seven years for supplying heroin and crack cocaine on the city’s streets. Paul Watson, 46, “peddled misery” on York’s streets, even while out on bail, York Crown Court heard. Watson, of Chapel Fields,...
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Pumpkins, spooky crafts and family fun coming to York this October half-term
York city centre will host the Yorkshire Halloween Festival this half-term, with a week of activities.
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Pumpkins, spooky crafts and family fun coming to York this October half-term
York city centre will host the Yorkshire Halloween Festival this half-term, with a week of activities.
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TG Jones closes former WHSmith in North Yorkshire city centre for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
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Asda Foundation awards £20,000 to East Bowling hub
A VITAL community hub is set for a major upgrade thanks to a new grant.
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Lucky escape as two skips set on fire in Knaresborough
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say it’s a lucky escape for surrounding homes in Knaresborough after skips were on fire last night, Monday 19th October. A crew responded to a report of a fire seen in the open in Farnham Lane in...
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5G mast planned for leisure centre amid warning of digital black spots
The company said “digital black spots” could emerge if there were not enough mobile masts in the city.
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Halloween pumpkin shortage warning after 'horrendous' summer drought
UK farmers have warned of a potential pumpkin shortage this Halloween after a summer drought left crops much smaller
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Historic chapel used in BBC drama to become community gym and library
Last year, an application to convert the building into a dance studio was blocked by council planners.
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North East care workers celebrated for helping change lives
Redcar and Cleveland care workers honoured at Caring Kind Champion Awards, celebrating Grace McPherson, Alannah Adams and Shirley Swales for their dedication.
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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Electric board catches fire in York street – crews called to scene
Emergency services were called after an electric board caught fire in George Street, York.
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Allerton Castle Christmas experience set to return
Father Christmas and Tinsel the Elf are returning to Allerton Castle this December for four days of festive adventures.
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Art installation 'brings tree back to life' goes on display this week
A UNIQUE art installation which has 'brought back to life' an uprooted tree goes on display this week.