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UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years
When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit would change, a pool of UK drivers was somewhat divided
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Sheffield street tree fundraising campaign aims to link up rich and poor city suburbs
Sheffield campaigners are raising money to fund street trees, linking up two contrasting suburbs of the city.
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New alcohol sales licence sought for shop in County Durham village - public notice
S&R Retailing Ltd has applied to Durham County Council for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at a shop on Front Street,…
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'I moved 4,000 miles from Indian to Durham - the culture shocks were scary'
Ankita Joshi moved from India to Durham to study and is now building an online following by sharing the UK's everyday culture shocks, from…
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British motorsport team enters administration after major victory on track
Cataclean Plato Racing had only just won its first major race in early August before it entered into administration.
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North Pennines exhibition explores farming and nature through art
An exhibition exploring the connection between farming and nature has opened at Bowlees Visitor Centre in County Durham, featuring work by five…
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Major nature project to create 160 hectares of habitat in North Yorkshire
National Grid has appointed Escrick Park Estate, located between York and Selby, to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
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Fire close to major road in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a field fire off the A59 in Whixley.
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Yorkshire MP celebrates victorious disabled bus campaign
Andy Burnham has credited Harrogate and Knaresbrough MP Tom Gordon for his campaign to end time restrictions on disabled bus passes.
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Kevin Hollinrake: send migrants to Rwanda not Linton-on-Ouse
The Conservative Party Chairman has offered to work with Andy Burnham to deport asylum seekers to a “safe third country” instead of turning a North Yorkshire military base into a migrant camp.
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Bradford house prices revealed: Where values have risen and fallen most
HOUSE prices have surged by 44 per cent in one area of Bradford, according to a new report.
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Top York burger restaurant announces opening date of new city centre location
The much-loved burger bar and restaurant Sloppy's Bar and Kitchen is set to open in Castlegate on Friday.
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'Self-centred deceitful' company boss guilty of causing death of York motorcyclist
A “self-centred, deceitful liar" has been found guilty of causing the death of well-known York motorcyclist and author Nick Gilroy.
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Two North East footpaths to close after burst pipe causes hole - public notice
Redcar and Cleveland Council will temporarily close Footpath No. 2 in Eston and Footpath No. 1 in Redcar from 24 August after a burst pipe caused a…
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Ryanair passengers issued warning about checking in or risk paying fine
Ryanair will charge you if you do not check in online before arriving at the airport.
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Campaign launched as four in 10 in North East unaware choking can kill within minutes
St John Ambulance has launched its Save a Life September campaign after research found nearly four in 10 people in the North East do not realise…
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Upset as County Durham store that has served the town for 100 years announces closure
A beloved Seaham family business is set to close its doors after more than 100 years serving the town.
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Crews called to fire on York street
Firefighters were called to a fire in York yesterday evening (Tuesday). They went to the incident, in an undisclosed location in the city, at 5.16pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb crew attended a...
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North East town being transformed by murals from world-class street artists
The first of several new murals planned for a North East town centre has been unveiled as part of a major effort to revitalise the area through…
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Polestar 3 review: 680hp electric SUV packs a punch with blistering pace and poise
The Polestar 3 feels blisteringly quick – so much so that my mother-in-law let out a little gasp when the road conditions allowed me to give the…
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£5m North East council depot revamp completed to boost services
South Tyneside Council has completed a £5 million redevelopment of its Middlefields Depot, transforming the 60,000-square-metre site into a modern…
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County Durham pervert was caught with extreme porn involving animals on Xbox
A man who “buried his head in the sand”, when facing a trial for possessing child abuse images, has had his “one chance” to avoid an…
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Veterans enjoy fishing and friendship at Durham Freemasons event
Durham Freemasons hosted their annual Veterans Fishing Day at Aldin Grange Fishery in Bearpark, bringing together veterans from across County Durham…
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Dog bus to launch in Darlington after going from strength to strength
A bus service exclusively for dogs is set to launch in Darlington.
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First look at upgraded walking and cycling route in Bradford district as it opens
A freshly upgraded walking and cycling route in Bingley has officially opened to the public.
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Queen Camilla opens up on difficulty of keeping King Charles' health a secret
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about the emotional strain of keeping the King’s cancer diagnosis secret.
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Darlington man banned after being caught with cocaine in his system in Northgate
Paul Johnston, 45, of Howick Close, Darlington, has been banned from driving after admitting drug-driving offences on Northgate, Darlington.
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Local youngsters have summer fun with bat and ball
CRICKET is a game associated with summer. Whether it’s watching or playing, in a local club or with a group of friends, people of all ages enjoy…
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Farmland values hold firm across North despite wider market decline
New analysis from Savills shows that farmland values are holding steady in the North of England despite a dip in supply.
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WATCH - eight arrested after £20k taken in nine drugs warrants
Eight people have been arrested and more than one kilo of suspected drug paraphernalia taken in a major police operation across East Yorkshire.
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Dragons' Den star loses £200,000 dispute appeal after King strips MBE
A Dragons' Den spin-off star has lost a contempt appeal in a £200,000 dispute after King Charles III stripped her of an MBE.
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Homebuilder Bellway celebrates 80 years in North East
Newcastle-based homebuilider Bellway is celebrating its 80th anniversary of building homes in the North East and across Britain.
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Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK
The Ikea marketplace will allow people to upload photos of their old Ikea items to sell.
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Comedy night returning to Bradford market after success of first event
Comedy in the Kitchen is returning to Bradford's Darley Street Market this November.
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Polestar 3 review: 680hp electric SUV packs a punch with blistering pace and poise
The Polestar 3 feels blisteringly quick – so much so that my mother-in-law let out a little gasp when the road conditions allowed me to give the…
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Darlington man gets conditional discharge for assaults on three NHS workers
Alexander Jefferson, 26, of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, was given a conditional discharge after admitting three assaults on NHS…
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing 22-year-old North East soldier
A body has been found in the River Tyne during the search for missing Northumberland man Liam Potts.
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Scarborough teenagers ‘intimidate shop staff and swear at public’ sparking crackdown
Police imposed a dispersal order in Scarborough last night after a day of trouble from teenagers. The order covered the town centre, the Old Town and the South Bay seafront and finished at midnight. It meant anyone told to leave by an...
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Abandoned bikes, half a bath and heaps of rubbish found in Durham litter crackdown
A City of Durham Parish Council-backed volunteer group collected 37 bags of rubbish in a Viaduct clean-up and plans further action to tackle litter…
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Chainsaw and other tools stolen from York greenhouse
Police have issued a description of suspects after a chainsaw was stolen from a York. It was one of a number of tools, also including a strimmer and hedge cutter, taken from a greenhouse in Ousecliffe Gardens. It happened at about 4.45am...
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Drivers face £100,000 costs for breaking motorway rule introduced 12 years ago
A total of 378 drivers across England and Wales have been convicted this year after being caught by motorway cameras driving in closed lanes.
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York warned of salmonella outbreak after person dies and hundreds affected
A person has died and hundreds of people have been affected by a food poisoning outbreak in the UK, health officials have said.
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Inside the £720k North Yorkshire hilltop home with its own orchard and waterfall
Far Shirby features extensive landscaped gardens, a Japanese-inspired retreat and countryside views.
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Fitness club promising ‘new standard of training’ to open in local town
A new fitness club promising "a new standard of training" is set to open later this year
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The Government alert over wildfire risks was the right thing to do - Sarah Todd
It would be churlish not to comment positively (don’t fall off your chairs) on the recent Government alert. It was absolutely the right and proper thing to do to send out the mobile phone emergency message warning about the extremely high risk of wildfires nationally.
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Fire close to major road in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a field fire off the A59 in Whixley.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Bradford named one of UK’s top cities for manufacturing growth
BRADFORD has been named one of the UK’s top cities for manufacturing growth.
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Summer artisan market brings independent makers back to Malton
Handcrafted treats and creative stalls will fill Malton’s Market Place this weekend as the town’s monthly artisan market returns from Little…
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Piemaker 'blown away' by first day of trading at new shop
Popular Pocklington piemaker Dan Leaver says he is ‘blown away’ by the first day of trading at his new pie shop.