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TV licence could soon be needed to watch Netflix and YouTube under new plans
Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment
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This simple trick could help drivers cut down on fuel use as pump prices soar
Drivers are being advised to imagine a cup of tea on their passenger seat to save fuel.
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Limestone Ridge Nature Recovery Group's fertile grounds playing part in nature’s recovery
While many nature recovery schemes have traditionally been sited on marginal farmland, a group of conventional farmers working some of the country’s most fertile soils have embarked on a two-year project to demonstrate enhanced nature recovery alongside modern farming practices.
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'Huge setback' for Leeds Baby Bank as burglars smash way in
The charity is calling for the community to rally behind them
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Halloween warning as 90 per cent of costumes are breaking UK law
Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91 of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as family faces changes
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat in Our Farm Next Door as the family adjusts to the children's changing lives.
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Major high street retailer announces opening date inside ex North Yorkshire bank
Joules has confirmed when it will open its new Northallerton store, with discounts, prizes and giveaways planned to mark its arrival.
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Sam Fender fans say he's 'so back' as North East singer issues mysterious tour teaser
Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after the Rein Me In singer teased something for 2027 amid rumours of another huge UK tour.
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Extensive search underway to find missing teen with North Yorkshire connections
North Yorkshire Police has launched a search for a missing teenager, believed to have connections in Scarborough and Filey.
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York-born James Bond star names fledgling bird-of-prey in nod to film she starred in
Dame Judi Denc has named a golden eagle fledgling as part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, a scheme run by the charity Restoring Upland Nature (Run).
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48-year-old man taken to hospital after collision - here's what we know
A man was taken to hospital following a collision.
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Matt Baker on North East panto homecoming this month: ‘Here is where I’m happiest’
Matt Baker says Darlington’s Christmas pantomime will offer a “spark and a gem of magic” even the London Palladium could not match.
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Amanda Owen's daughter Edith faces new challenge as she juggles exams and business
Amanda Owen's daughter Edith is balancing exam revision with running Ravenseat's revived cream tea business in Our Farm Next Door.
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Man and woman arrested after cannabis and £3,000 cash seized in Teesside raid
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after cannabis and £3,000 cash were seized from a property in Middlesbrough.
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Car seized by police in North Yorkshire for invalid MOT and insurance
A Hyundai car has been seized by police after being found lacking an MOT and insurance after being stopped for faulty lights in Scarborough.
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Ex Darlington footballer who became one of Love Island's biggest stars
Former Darlington FC defender Luke Trotman found fame on Love Island after injury side-lined career
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The County Durham pit village behind one of Newcastle United's greatest legends
Small County Durham village Kelloe has a remarkable connection to football history, having produced the man who would become “Mr Newcastle United”.
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18-year-old pedestrian dies after collision - three men arrested
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Leeds city centre.
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Yorkshire falling behind in electric vehicle transition, analysis finds
Yorkshire is one of the most challenged regions in Britain when it comes to electric vehicle adoption, new analysis has found.
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Exploring the history of Halifax's pantomime story
Pantomime plays a huge part in Britain’s theatre scene, lifting spirits and laughter from festive audiences and, with every double entendre, a few eyebrows along the way.
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Budget a chance for Chancellor to reverse damaging agricultural policies - Harriet Ranson
Growth was the central aspiration of Labour’s election campaign and remains the benchmark against which its economic decisions must be judged. Yet the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) have now been proven, as predicted, to be having the opposite effect: suppressing investment, weakening confidence and shrinking the productive capacity of family businesses.
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Stunning Yorkshire Wolds walk through hidden valleys to a deserted medieval village
Explore a seven-mile Yorkshire Wolds Way walk from Thixendale to Wharram Percy, taking in dry chalk valleys, steep climbs and a ruined medieval village.
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Award-winning North East takeaway launches autumn menu with pizza and burger specials
Birtley’s Casa Rosa, named Takeaway of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards, unveils a new autumn menu with pizzas, burgers, vegan and gluten-free options.
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Theft from motor garage in Malton
Police would like to speak to a man who may have information regarding a theft in Malton. This CCTV image has been released after it happened on the 13/09/26 at the JB Motors Garage on Wentworth Street in Malton. Officers are asking you...
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Much-loved park to get major makeover as volunteers secure funding boost
Chirton Dene Park volunteers plan wildflower meadows, waterway improvements and community activities after a funding boost.
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Alcoholic threatened to headbutt police then kicked officer who tried to arrest him
Alcoholic Benjamin Bradshaw fined £200 after kicking a police officer during arrest at his father’s Wingate home.
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'Fantastic' Yorkshire farm shop with its own café and pumpkin picking
The Balloon Tree farm shop and café might be the perfect place to pick up a pumpkin for Halloween.
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Keighley actor to star in new Bingley Little Theatre production
A REGULAR performer at Keighley Playhouse is set to star in a new stage production.
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Why Wilsden is buzzing with Co-op heritage project
A BEEHIVE shelter in Wilsden, featuring a carving made from salvaged stone of a landmark building, is being renovated as part of a village heritage project.
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Women given 'very, very big warning' about this thug by York's top judge
A serial woman beater who strangled his girlfriend and then got her pregnant against her wishes before punching her in the stomach has been jailed.
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Wind turbines could become harder to build in parts of County Durham under new plan
Wind turbines could become harder to approve in parts of County Durham under a new blueprint for the North Pennines.
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Inside Darlington's haunting Halloween pop-up shop that's the 'biggest in North East'
A mother-and-daughter team say they've opened the biggest Halloween pop-up shop in the North East as they bring thousands of costumes and spooky accessories to Darlington for one month only.
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Mirror causes fire in Scarborough home
Firefighters from Scarborough responded to a report of smoke in an upstairs room of a residential property on Stepney Road in Scarborough last night, Friday 16th October. On arrival of the crew it was found to have been caused by a small...
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Former university chair to receive honorary doctorate for outstanding service
A BUSINESS leader is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding service
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Glory for both young and old at HOYS
There was immediate success for Yorkshire riders as the climax of the British equestrian events year got underway, and the region’s top horses and riders, including several members of the Whitaker family, continued a rich vein of form through the tournament.
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Christa Pike case shows why UK was right to abolish death penalty: Christa Ackroyd
I was going to tell you this week about the most wonderful uplifting family day at the Horse of the Year show.
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Fireworks shop loses licence to store explosives - here's why
A fireworks shop has lost its licence to store explosives following an investigation into its social media content.
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Dramatic rescue at Beverley swimming pool highlights lifesaving training
Restart a Heart Day falls forms part of a nationwide effort to boost survival rates from cardiac arrests outside of hospital.
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The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
Eight North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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Swagger and style: Dance show brings New York soul scene to Bradford
WELCOME to 1970s New York - where the music is loud, the dancefloor is pumping and anything can happen.
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Harrogate cocaine dealer escapes with £2,300 bill despite £97,000 drug plot profit
Harrogate drug dealer who pocketed £97,000 ordered to pay back just £2,399
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton this weekend, according to petrolprices.com.
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How a First World War watch led to a British Empire Medal for County Durham man
The lifelong passion that led to a County Durham historian being honoured ahead of the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal. PETER BARRON reports
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'You will be sent to prison' - judge's final warning to man in 'punishment attack'
A man given a suspended prison sentence for taking part in a group revenge attack risked being jailed after missing unpaid work.
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'He's an absolute miracle' - Consett family's 2,000-mile drive to thank baby charity
A County Durham dad is preparing to drive 1,000 miles to Spain to raise money for charity after his premature son spent more than 100 days in intensive care.
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Walks: How to see the best of Malham Tarn without the crowds
IF you are sick of being run over by mad drivers or motorbikes on the roads near Malham Tarn, take this quiet alternative. Not only is it quieter, it has better views and much more enjoyable. It just involves a little more effort.
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Food reviewer says beef dripping fish and chips shop is 'absolute heaven'
The restaurant is one of the UK’s last remaining coal-fired fish and chip shops.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford this weekend, according to petrolprices.com.
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McDonald's and Nando's back drive to get 100,000 young people into work
Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.
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Homeless man blighted Bishop Auckland shops as he turned to shoplifting to survive
Daniel Slack caused months of shoplifting and disorder in Bishop Auckland earlier this year.