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3 York pubs with highly-rated beer gardens according to reviewers
If you are looking for a pub with a beer garden in York to spend some in this summer, these three should be on your list.
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New challenge for Sir Kev as rugby league legend set to star in pantomime
He is a true sporting hero who has raised millions for charity. Now Sir Kevin Sinfield is planning a new challenge – pantomime.
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Glorious Twelfth: The signs are pointing towards a much better shooting season - Adrian Blackmore
As many headed out onto our moors on the Twelfth of August, they did so hoping that this year’s grouse season would be far more glorious than those most recently experienced. And it was whole communities across Yorkshire and across the UK, not just moor owners and guns, that were eager for this to be the case.
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Third top transport official in charge of West Yorkshire mass transit leaves role
The trio of resignations come amid friction between West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Whitehall over the tram project.
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Foul-mouthed County Durham dad hurled abuse at neighbour and snatched doorbell cam
A foul-mouthed Horden dad hurled abuse at his neighbour and snatched her doorbell camera leaving her “scared to leave the house”.
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Plans for former North East dessert shop to turn into micro bar with live music
A former dessert delivery takeaway on Stanhope Road in South Shields could be turned into a licensed micro bar, under plans submitted to South…
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Holly Johnson, ABC and Heaven 17 turn Scarborough into an 80s time machine
Holly Johnson, ABC and Heaven 17 turned Scarborough into an 80s time machine - review.
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How cheese-loving visitors to Great Yorkshire Show helped raise £70,000 for charity
Cheese-loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise £70,000 for good causes through the event's annual auction.
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We tried a 'starbathing' stay in Northumberland and were blown away by the food
We went to Charlton Hall's The Tempus to try their new 'starbathing' package and were blown away by the food.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Darlington this weekend
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington, according to…
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Prehistoric brick adventure brings extinct creatures to East Yorkshire
Iconic Bricks: Extinction is on display at Sewerby Hall and Gardens in East Yorkshire.
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We ate at buzzing new Italian in stunning barn where food was second to none
A new Italian restaurant near Darlington is creating quite the buzz - and we found it most definitely lives up to the hype.
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Take a look inside this distinctive Darlington riverside property going for £275,000
If you're looking for a home that's truly different, Skerne Studios, a gated development of just five individually designed properties…
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Young prisoner found dead in County Durham cell for reasons still not known
A young prisoner, 26, was found dead in his cell at HMP Deerbolt, an inquest has heard.
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Warrant for arrest of woman who tried to bring hard drugs into Durham jail
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a woman who failed to turn up at court having been found with drugs secreted on herself on arrival at…
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Tree branches fall onto telephone wires in North Yorkshire - fire fighters called
Firefighters were called after two branches fell from a tree onto telephone wires in Ryedale.
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York firefighters called to field fire believed to have started by self-combustion
Firefighters dealt with a series of reports concerning smoke, controlled garden fires and false alarms across North Yorkshire overnight.
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Inside 900-year-old hilltop County Durham church built for powerful bishops
St Michael and All Angels in Bishop Middleham has stood watch over the surrounding countryside for almost 900 years.
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How County Durham woman is writing a new chapter after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis
The former lawyer who has found a new purpose as an author as she learns to live with multiple sclerosis. PETER BARRON reports
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Police renew appeal 21 years after father-of-three murdered in arson attack
Detectives have renewed their appeal for information 21 years after a father-of-three was killed when his home was deliberately set on fire.
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New Thirsk memorial bench gives owners a place to remember beloved pets
A memorial bench scheme for pets has been unveiled in Thirsk by TV vet Peter Wright to help owners remember their pets.
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The 13 North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week
Thirteen 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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Language is always shifting but there are some phrases that need to be consigned to the bin - David Blunkett
Whatever the temptation, I am not going to write about Andy Burnham's first few weeks as Prime Minister. Instead, during the holiday month of August I thought I might reflect on the most irritating aspects of language in public life, and how absurdly detached it is from men and women throughout the country.
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High street giant collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing £46m
A UK high street retail giant collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing more than £46 million
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The Government should axe Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans before protests take place
The majority of people see the plans to house asylum seekers at the former RAF based in Linton-on-Ouse for what they are, ill-advised. The people of this small North Yorkshire village thought that the matter had been put to bed in 2022 when the Tories were forced to abandon a similar plan.
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Full list of retailers where disposable barbecues are banned from sale
UK retailers have been asked to implement a ban on selling disposable barbecues until further notice due to wildfire risks
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Met Office forecasts warm and mostly dry weekend across Malton
The Met Office has predicted the weekend weather forecast across Malton.
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Pub pledges tighter security after boy witnessed dad's 'violent' glassing attack
The manager of a County Durham pub has pledged to increase staffing and introduce tighter security measures after a man suffered life-changing…
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Residents invited to help shape plans for Metro extension to North East town
Residents in Washington and surrounding communities are being invited to help shape plans for the long-awaited extension of Tyne and Wear Metro…
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Hartlepool MP tells Royal Mail ‘do your job’ as he rejects free cocktail invite
Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has turned down an invitation to Royal Mail’s Labour Party conference cocktail event, saying the company must first…
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Northumberland National Trust site that is like 'stepping into a fairytale'
If you are looking for somewhere magical to spend a day, you might want to visit the National Trust site, Cragside.
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York Sam Smith’s pub plans to open outdoor area
Plans are in to expand a York city centre pub from inside to outside. The Burns Hotel on Market Street has applied for a pavement licence. The historic Sam Smith’s Brewery pub is asking City of York Council for permission to serve food and...
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Look inside 'stylish' home for sale in York street that was backdrop for hit TV show
A "stylish" home has hit the market in Claremount Terrace, York, which provided the backdrop for hit Channel 4 crime drama Patience.
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York firefighters called to field fire believed to have started by self-combustion
Firefighters dealt with a series of reports concerning smoke, controlled garden fires and false alarms across North Yorkshire overnight.
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Bowler raises more than £1,500 after completing 12-hour marathon
A bowler has raised more than £1,500 after completing a 12-hour marathon challenge.
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James Norton rules himself out of playing James Bond 'I am too old now'
JAMES Norton has ruled himself out of being the next James Bond, saying he is too “long in the tooth”.
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Woodland and waterside views on 'stunning'North Yorkshire countryside walk
Weekend walk: Wildlife and Woodland at Fewston Reservoir
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Connect young people to farming opportunities to plug skills gap
Farmers across the country are doing an excellent job of putting food on the nation’s tables. Their efforts are all the more remarkable against the backdrop of challenges that they now face. Whether it is extreme weather, political uncertainty or the economic storm clouds, they have all turned up the pressure on British agriculture.
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More than 130 vulnerable children helped by Cleveland charity role
More than 100 vulnerable children across Cleveland have received support and protection from a Barnardo’s specialist whose role is funded by the…
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Nine-year-old’s dream inspires new family-run North East fidget and sensory toy shop
A North East family are preparing to launch a new shop selling sensory and fidget toys inspired by their nine-year-old daughter's business idea.
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Great Yorkshire Show cheese auction reaches £70,000 charity milestone
Cheese lovers at the most recent Great Yorkshire Show helped hit the £70,000 milestone for charity.
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‘Everyone is behind him’ - York boy, 7, to scale England’s highest mountain
A seven-year-old boy from York will scale England’s highest mountain to raise money for Haxby Town Football Club.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance partnership extended after £150k raised
Yorkshire Air Ambulance will continue to benefit from a longstanding partnership with animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Bros Ltd after the company…
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Castle Howard Christmas marquee among latest Ryedale planning decisions
Here are this week's planning applications submitted to North Yorkshire Council for Ryedale.
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'All I saw was green!' - York woman's lucky escape after tree hits car
A York woman has spoken about her shock after a large tree branch fell on her car while she was driving down a main road.
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Housebuilder hosts family fun day at new homes development in East Riding
Bellway Homes’ part-exchange event took place at its Penny Way development in Snaith last weekend.
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Best pictures as Yorkshire villagers create incredible array of homemade scarecrows
A scarecrow festival has been running for 32 years and has become a major draw in North Yorkshire.
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Attempted kidnap probe as man arrested after person 'tries to grab child'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after a person tried to grab a child on a bike in Hartlepool.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses has been revealed.
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Council confirms plans to divert public footpath in South Milford
North Yorkshire Council has announced that a public footpath in South Milford is set to be diverted.