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How Woodstock Festival inspired Ripon pub's forthcoming bank holiday music event
The couple behind a renowned Victorian pub in Ripon say it was the legendary Woodstock Festival which inspired them to launch their Magstock event.
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Harrogate homeless charity welcomes £547,000 funding boost
Harrogate Homeless Project has welcomed a £547,000 funding package aimed at improving support for rough sleepers in the district.
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Major North Yorkshire railway station redevelopment deferred
A MAJOR station gateway redevelopment has been deferred in a North Yorkshire town over concerns about public drop-off facilities.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to explore the Echo's 'important' manifesto
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to explore The Northern Echo’s "important" manifesto of six key priorities we want to see deliver.
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Illegal vapes hidden inside sweet boxes discovered during North Yorkshire shop raid
Illegal vapes have been found hidden in confectionery boxes in a shop in North Yorkshire.
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Man, 60, arrested after van set ablaze behind County Durham Aldi in 'arson attack'
A 60-year-old man has been arrested after a van was set alight in an “arson attack” behind an Aldi in Seaham.
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Nidderdale man jailed after 70mph police chase through Knaresborough
A Nidderdale man has been jailed after a high-speed police chase saw him narrowly miss oncoming vehicles and an elderly pedestrian.
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When to see the ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse over the North East this August
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the UK before dawn on Friday, August 28, with more than 90 per cent of the Moon covered by…
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All the best pictures as the Queen braves rain to enjoy a day at the races in York
The Queen braved some of the first heavy rain in weeks to attend the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse.
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Warning to pet owners as thunderstorms to hit North East tonight
Pet owners are being urged to prepare for thunderstorms in the North East, with vets sharing advice on reducing anxiety and preventing animals from…
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Andy Burnham promises to reconsider A1 dualling with ‘alternative’ funding
Andy Burnham is willing to explore a revived vision to dual the A1 in Northumberland.
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Yorkshire Water has revealed work is going on in the Crimple Valley in Harrogate to fix sewage problems
Yorkshire Water has revealed it is beginning the next phase of its upgrade to wastewater infrastructure in and around Pannal in Harrogate in support of new housing developments in the area.
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More than 60 TVCA officers are taking home at least £50,000, latest figures show
More than 60 officers at Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) took home over £50,000 during the most recent financial year. This figure is up from…
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GCSE Results LIVE: Darlington and County Durham pupils receive their results
Students across the North East and North Yorkshire are collecting their all-important GCSE results. Follow our blog live for updates.
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Baby-faced teen who raped two girls jailed after appeal as repeated denials dismissed
A North East teenager has been sentenced for raping two girls in 2023 and 2024.
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Plans submitted to turn part of golf course into 'small' holiday park
Plans have been submitted to turn part of a golf course into a “small” holiday park.
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Castle Howard's deep connection to the world's biggest film
The Odyssey may have become one of the highest-grossing films of all-time but did you know of the connections closer to home?
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Demolition of seafront chip shop and café
A SEAFRONT fish and chip shop, café, and public toilet is set to be demolished in a popular coastal town in North Yorkshire.
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York luxury spa shortlisted for three national awards - months after reopening
SubRosa at The Grand in York has been shortlisted for three national awards just months after reopening.
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What TV shows and streaming services can I watch without a TV licence?
If you want to get rid of your TV licence, you can still watch a lot of shows and services on-demand.
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EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford Airport with flights axed
easyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Seafront restaurant and café wants chairs and tables outside
A SEAFRONT restaurant and café in a popular North Yorkshire resort has applied for a pavement licence from the council.
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Police find body in search for missing Stokesley woman
Officers believe the body is that of 57-year-old Tracey Smith from the Stokesley area.
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York luxury spa shortlisted for three national awards - months after reopening
SubRosa at The Grand in York has been shortlisted for three national awards just months after reopening.
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Knaresborough candidate talks about experience of taking on Count Binface and Nigel Farage at Clacton by-election
A Knaresborough man has talked about his experiences as a candidate in the recent Clacton by-election – battling Nigel Farage and a ‘colourful’ cast of characters.
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Queen ‘the most welcome visitor in York’ as she joins thousands at the races
The Queen was announced as “the most welcome visitor here at York today” as she arrived at the racecourse during a downpour. Luckily the rain was shortlived and the sun shone for most of Camilla’s visit. The Queen, who became patron of York...
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PICTURES - Queen visits York Racecourse to meet community's 'unsung heroes'
The Queen has visited York Racecourse today to meet 'unsung heroes' of the racing community.
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Search for suspicious vehicles after quadbike and chainsaw stolen
SIGHTINGS of suspicious vehicles are being sought following a burgalry in a North Yorkshire village.
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Illegal vapes hidden in confectionary boxes at shop, court told
Illegal vapes were found hidden in confectionary boxes in a shop investigated by trading standards officers in North Yorkshire.
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'Blatant disregard for the law' - Hidden illegal vapes seized at convenience store
Illegal vapes hidden inside confectionary boxes and counterfeit tobacco were seized in a trading standards crackdown in Skipton.
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EasyJet confirms date for its final flight from Leeds Bradford Airport
EasyJet has confirmed it is scrapping flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) from the start of next year.
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Harrogate Spa Town Ukes 'make a difference' for Saint Michael's Hospice by raising more than £8,000
Harrogate’s amazing ukulele band have raised more than £8k for Saint Michael's Hospice after 12 months of entertaining crowds with their vintage sounds.
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Police hunt underway for man in his 30s wanted in connection with attempted murder
A police hunt is underway to locate a man in his 30s wanted in connection with attempted murder.
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Child taken to hospital and air ambulance called during rescue near Roseberry Topping
A child was taken to hospital after falling from a tree and down an embankment near Roseberry Topping, with air ambulance crews also called to the…
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Police hunt for Yorkshire man wanted on suspicion of rape
Police in Wakefield are appealing for the public’s help in reporting any information on the whereabouts of a man who is wanted after a serious…
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EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford Airport with flights axed
easyJet has announced it will stop flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Costa Blanca fugitive and UK-based accomplice jailed for North East cocaine supply
Two drug dealers are behind bars for their illicit activities involving the supply of high-purity cocaine.
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Teenager jailed for raping two girls after convictions upheld on appeal
An 18-year-old has been jailed for raping two girls after they were forced to give evidence for a second time when he appealed against his convictions.
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Police remain at busy Bradford petrol station for third day after unexplained death
A police cordon remains in place at an ASDA petrol station in Bradford more than two days after a man was found dead.
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Demand growing for eco-friendly interiors, says Yorkshire firm
The founder behind a Yorkshire-based sustainable interiors firm has said that demand is growing UK-wide for more environmentally friendly means of fitting out commercial spaces.
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Body found following building fire - here's what West Yorkshire Police have said
Police have confirmed that a body has been found following a building fire.
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easyJet axes Leeds Bradford Airport routes from January 2027
Passengers booked on flights after January 5 will be able to claim refunds
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Tragedy as body found in car down ditch off A-road in search for missing woman
A woman has sadly been found dead inside a car in North Yorkshire causing the road to close while police investigate.
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'Vital step'- expansion of free bus travel welcomed in York
The expansion of free bus travel for disabled people has been welcomed in York.
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Child rapist jailed thanks to 12-year-old girl's 'incredible bravery'
A child rapist who plied a 12-year-old girl with drugs and alcohol in a ‘horrific’ sex attack has been jailed.
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'Shreddy' North East wrestling star coming Teesside for family event
AEW and TNA wrestler Adam 'Shreddy' Foster will headline a W3L and Dropkick Championship Wrestling event at Queens Campus Sports Centre in…
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‘Outstanding’ York fish and chip shop to close leaving customers ‘gutted’
More than one customer described it as ‘the best chippy in York’. But soon it’s going to close as the owner moves on to a new chapter. Bish ’n’ Chips in Bishopthorpe will shut when the lease ends in three weeks time. It’s been run by Tom...
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World-famous rocker's surprise visit to North Yorkshire market before sellout gig
World-famous shock rocker Alice Cooper was spotted browsing Scarborough Market Hall and chatting with fans just hours before a sold-out Hollywood…
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Former County Durham care home closed after damning watchdog report put up for sale
Former Bishop Auckland care home Howlish Hall which previously closed after a damning watchdog report has been put up for sale, a year later.
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Chancellor to lead growth strategy from No10 North, Burnham says
The Prime Minister’s plans to hand responsibilities for economic growth to the new No10 North are not a demotion for Chancellor John Healey and the Treasury, Angela Rayner has said.