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Firefighters called to field blaze next to Darlington electric substation
Firefighters battled a field blaze next to an electric substation between Salters Lane and Yarm Road in Darlington on Thursday (August 13).
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Richard Hammond provides health update on Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson is "very well" following his cancer diagnosis, according to former colleague Richard Hammond speaking to Times Radio.
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Twenty charged over £1m plant hire machinery thefts
Cheshire Police said the investigation spanned 19 counties across England.
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Updated: Track safety concerns slow trains between Scarborough and York
The line between York and Scarborough was blocked due to track concerns. Engineers have been carrying out a safety inspection along the line this morning (Friday, 14 August). Rail operator TransPennine Express said the disruption was due to...
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Tree falls on car in major York road
A large tree branch has fallen and blocked a major road through York.
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Six arrested as weapons, drugs and cash seized in North East police crackdown
Six people have been arrested during Northumbria Police’s Operation Impact day of action across North Tyneside, with officers targeting serious…
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KLM flight to Teesside Airport forced to return to Amsterdam after 'technical issue'
Holidaymakers on a flight bound for Teesside Airport were forced to divert back to Amsterdam after a ‘technical issue’ mid-flight.
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Darlington driver banned after drink-driving offence on A1
Darlington man Andrew Robinson has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink-driving on the A1 in Lincolnshire.
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Revamped East Yorkshire pub roars with a bold new look that gets people talking
A popular pub has re-opened in Snaith after a six-figure makeover, which has given it a distinctive new look.
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'Deliberate' fire at North East woodland sees 40,000 sq m grassland go up in flames
Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to Errington Woods, New Marske, at around 7.20pm on Thursday (August 13), following reports of smoke coming from…
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North East chicken takeaway told to improve after getting zero food hygiene rating
A Middlesbrough takeaway has been handed a food hygiene rating of zero. Chicago’s Chicken, in Linthorpe Road near St Barnabas Church, has been…
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Appeal for information after car damaged in Harrogate supermarket car park
Police in Harrogate are appealing for information after a car was damaged in a Harrogate supermarket car park.
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Tree falls on car in major York road
A large tree branch has fallen and blocked a major road through York.
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Full guide to major outdoor music event in Harrogate tomorrow at the Great Yorkshire Showground
Key information has been released with just hours to go until thousands of music will descend on the Great Yorkshire Showground for Harrogate’s biggest music show since Elton John.
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North Yorkshire RAF base warns residents of months of extra flying including at night
Residents near RAF Leeming should brace for increased aircraft activity.
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Man pleads not guilty to murder following death in coastal Yorkshire town
A man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murder following the death of a man in an East Yorkshire coastal town.
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Farm on the M62: Devastating effect of Bluetongue - Jill Thorp
The impact of the Bluetongue Virus is really taking hold, especially down in the Southwest as depressing numbers of fatalities are being reported. It’s yet another blow for livestock farmers who are already under immense financial pressure.
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Revamped East Yorkshire pub roars with a bold new look that gets people talking
A popular pub has re-opened in Snaith after a six-figure makeover, which has given it a distinctive new look.
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Police issue Seaham Harbour water warning after several people get into difficulty
Durham Police have issued a warning after responding to several incidents involving people getting into difficulty in the water at Seaham Harbour.
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Plan to build over 100 homes next to town’s cricket club recommended for approval
Plans to build up to 104 houses next to a town’s cricket club have been recommended for approval.
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Man pleads not guilty to murder following death in coastal Yorkshire town
A man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murder following the death of a man in an East Yorkshire coastal town.
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Richard Hammond provides health update on Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson is "very well" following his cancer diagnosis, according to former colleague Richard Hammond speaking to Times Radio.
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HMRC pays back almost £4k each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance
HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions.
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Families invited behind the scenes at North East racing yards
Families across the North East are being invited to get up close to racehorses during a series of free events this month as part of National…
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Firefighters battle 'deliberate' blaze for eight hours at Eston Hills
Firefighters battled a 'deliberate' fire for around eight hours last night (August 13) at Eston Hills.
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York city centre shop to close its doors
A York city centre shop is set to close ahead of a big move.
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Shocking photos show firefighters battling 'extensive' wildfire in Yorkshire park
These shocking photographs show the scale of a wildfire firefighters battled at a park in Yorkshire. Sheffield.
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Drinking, fighting and 'urinating' on caravans - anti-yob order issued for beach
An anti-yob order has been issued after a spate of underage drinking, noise and fighting at Redcar
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Jeremy Clarkson, Hammond and May to reunite onscreen next month
Top Gear and Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will reunite onscreen next month.
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Police ready to tackle any 'criminality' in potential Linton-on-Ouse asylum protests
The Home Office wants to move asylum seekers out of hotels, and it’s eyeing up the former RAF base as a place to move the migrants to.
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Luxury North Yorkshire wedding venue appeals ban on fireworks and music after 11pm
A luxury hotel and wedding venue has launched a planning appeal against restrictions stopping fireworks at events and music after 11pm in its…
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Car wing mirrors bent in North Yorkshire supermarket car park
A car has been damaged in a supermarket car park in North Yorkshire.
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Darlington Amazon worker honoured for support of Black communities
Amazon employee Henry Jacob, from Darlington, has been recognised at the company’s annual “That’s BENtastic!”
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Call for stronger hunting laws after police drop case over alleged fox chase footage
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has called for new stronger hunting laws after the police dropped a prosecution…
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King Charles 'dreadfully saddened' in emotional message after tragedy
King Charles III has said that he is "dreadfully saddened" in an emotional message amid a tragedy.
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Why are we handing British agriculture over to the EU? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Great Hatfield.
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Man arrested in County Durham on suspicion of having sexual communication with child
Durham Police confirmed that an 18-year-old man was arrested in Trimdon Station at around 4.15pm on Thursday (August 13), on suspicion of sexual…
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More ad screens ‘unlikely’ to distract Sunderland drivers on roundabouts, firm says
The proposed sites are at Saint Benedict’s Way and Stockton Road near St Benedict’s Hospice, and Newcastle Road and Shields Road near Sunderland…
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‘Check what your children are up to’: Reports of teenagers on Redcar beach urinating against caravans
A dispersal order has been issued for an area including Redcar beach after reports of teenagers urinating against caravans.
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Harrogate students show there is more than one route to success with Level 3 results day | Harrogate Informer
Learners from Harrogate College are celebrating their Level 3 results, with many achieving top marks in their technical qualifications.
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Man wanted for assaults and controlling behaviour 'likely to be' in County Durham
Sam Walsh, 49, from Colburn, in North Yorkshire, is wanted by police officers in connection with the serious offences, with polcie saying he's…
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Over 100 jobs at risk as UK scaffolding firm goes into administration
A UK scaffolding company that was founded in 1964 has been appointed administrators.
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HMRC pays back almost £4k each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance
HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions.
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The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright launches touching tribute for beloved pets
Peter Wright, who stars on the Channel 5 shows The Yorkshire Vet and Springtime on the Farm, has helped launch a touching new scheme to help owners…
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Thousands oppose plan to create restaurant at landmark Yorkshire hill
A petition against £3.75m plans for a visitor centre and restaurant on Castle Hill, Huddersfield has been signed by 5,329 people.
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Scottish restaurant at County Durham shopping centre confirms closure this weekend
A restaurant serving Scottish inspired food at a County Durham shopping centre is set to close this weekend, little more than a year after opening…
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Mourners say heartwrenching goodbye to 'remarkable' County Durham six-year-old Bonnie
Mourners have gathered in Stanley at the funeral of a six-year-old Bonnie described as a "remarkable little girl" who brought "so…
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Residents furious as North East council suspends waste collection due to heatwave
Residents have criticised the council's decision to suspend garden waste collections due to extreme temperatures.
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Hollowing out of vocational education is Michael Gove's true legacy - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Doug Clark, Crosshills Road, Cononley, Skipton.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed in both directions after serious accident
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions due to a serious accident.