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Man followed ex-wife and smashed mirror off her new partner's car after cinema date
Hartlepool man Wayne Minza gets an 18-month community order after ramming his ex-wife’s car, threatening her new partner with a spanner and causing damage.
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New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place
AN initiative to transform lives by investing up to £20m in Darlington’s most disadvantaged communities has been enriched with four new board members.
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Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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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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North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefighters
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 53 new on-call firefighters, strengthening emergency cover after the Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire.
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Golfer wins cup exactly 100 years after grandad and hails late best mate
It was a poignant victory, given the death of his best friend earlier this year.
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Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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Dirty aprons, mould, and raw bacon stored near cooked food at 1* County Durham pub
Dirty aprons, a mouldy ceiling, and raw bacon being stored above cooked food were among the hygiene failings at a one-star County Durham pub.
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New fire and light spectacular coming to Worth Valley Railway
A NEW after-dark industrial experience is set to light up the Worth Valley this Bonfire Night.
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Six Bradford legends enrolled into Hall of Fame over historic Ashes triumph
The 1946 Great Britain touring squad, known as the 'Indomitables', are the second team inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame, with six Bradford players included.
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Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards
Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award.
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Drivers warned of road closure near York as maintenance work gets underway
Bolton Road in Wilberfoss will close for a day to allow for maintenance work.
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Crucial that energy suppliers and debt advice organisations work closely with people struggling to pay bills - Vikki Brownridge & Gary Booker
For households under financial pressure, an energy bill is rarely their only worry. It sits alongside housing costs, council tax, food, credit repayments and all the other regular payments competing for a household’s income.
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Rural areas being left behind by Andy Burnham's devolution agenda, MPs warn
The new report by an APPG and the CLA calls for a Rural Commissioner.
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Man fined £2,491 after council finds 100 dog faeces in communal York garden
A householder who refused to remove dog faeces and rubbish from a communal garden faces a £2,491 bill.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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Young Harrogate stars scoop prestigious award at Edinburgh Fringe debut
A cast of young performers from Ashville, Harrogate, has been named the Best Young Cast at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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The folly of the welfare sticking plaster is becoming abundantly clear - Ismail Mulla
Britain has no choice but to confront some of the cold realities that this country faces. Successive governments have failed to remedy the systemic issues that are not only holding the country back economically but potentially threaten to drag Britain down into a deep, dark, abyss.
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North Yorkshire fire service sees surge in recruits as new firefighters join
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 53 new recruits — well above previous years' intake.
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From Durham Uni halls to hanging out with Margot Robbie: TikTok star's rise to fame
BookTok star Jack Edwards has revisited Durham, reflecting on his university years and the city where he says his online career first began.
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Bradford eye hospital launches new treatment for common cause of sight loss
Optegra Eye Hospital Bradford has started offering a therapy for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
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Boy taken to hospital after incident between two pupils at North Yorkshire school
A boy was taken to hospital following an incident at a North Yorkshire school this week. It happened at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge on Tuesday. Police were called to the school at lunchtime. School location A North Yorkshire...
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How Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned childhood passion into his own business
manda Owen's son Reuben turned his childhood love of diggers into a machinery business and television career after finding fame on Our Yorkshire Farm.
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The Yorkshire rescue dog whose portrait raised an incredible £21,000
A draw-along fundraiser has raised more than £21,000 for a Yorkshire animal rescue charity.
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£2m contract awarded for Scarborough Station transformation
Construction work on the £6.68 million transformation of Scarborough railway station’s forecourt has moved a step closer after North Yorkshire Council approved a £2 million contract for the scheme.
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Bradford man offered woman as a prostitute to 2 different men
He would control who the woman visited, prevent her from seeing friends, and became angry when she spoke to other men.
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Could a roadsweeper operated by volunteers help to 'put pride back' in town?
SKIPTON councillors are hoping investing in a road sweeper will lead to cleaner streets, ice-free pavements and a pride in the town.
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Pot Bank Roundabout Approved: What Has to Happen Next
Pot Bank roundabout won permission on 13 October with 19 conditions, from bat checks to a rebuilt wall. Up to 960 west Harrogate homes still wait on the land.
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24-hour gambling venue greenlit at abandoned Leeds city centre cafe
The plans have been approved despite residents' fears
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Leeds council blocks takeaway's pizza plans over 'unacceptable' request
A planning application for a pizza takeaway in Horsforth has been refused.
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'Soul-destroying'- plants worth hundreds of pounds thrown in York park's lake
Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park's lake weeks after vandals targeted the area.
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A look inside the £4million Omaze house near Harrogate
A £4million house near Harrogate, complete with its own lake, library and tennis court, is up for grabs in an Omaze prize draw.
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Major changes planned for Whitby's public toilets next summer
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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92-year-old man from York honoured for decades of service to city
A community champion has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to the city.
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How Rhun the dog, library goers and two police forces caught 5 burglars
A police dog and villagers combined with two police forces to catch a gang of five ‘professional’ criminals after raiding a North Yorkshire business.
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Drivers warned to expect disruption as major A19 closures planned near Stockton
Drivers face major disruption on the A19 near Stockton this weekend as workers remove a footbridge at the A1027 Norton Interchange for refurbishment.
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Grieving mum 'sickened to her stomach' as son's speeding killer walks free from court
The mother of a dad who died in a head-on crash has been left “picking up the pieces” after his speeding killer walked free from court.
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92-year-old man from York honoured for decades of service to city
A community champion has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to the city.
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How Rhun the dog, library goers and two police forces caught 5 burglars
A police dog and villagers combined with two police forces to catch a gang of five ‘professional’ criminals after raiding a North Yorkshire business.
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Opinion: I loved being a Girl Guide - it's still the UK's biggest movement for girls
APPROACHING a group of women wearing matching red fleeces and clutching clipboards, I braced myself.
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Gok Wan to headline North East Halloween party with £100 bar tab for best costume
Gok Wan and Ellie Sax Live will headline Newcastle's Daytime Dead Disco on October 31, with tickets from £17.50.
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Busy York shopping street closes for emergency repair work
Low Petergate in York has closed to vehicles for emergency repair work.
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Busy York shopping street closes for emergency repair work
Low Petergate in York has closed to vehicles for emergency repair work.
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'Professional' criminals' raid led to business collapsing and job losses court told
A gang of “professional criminals” whose crime led to a North Yorkshire business collapsing with job losses have been jailed for a total of nearly 11 years.
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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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Villagers give their verdict on new plans for a 3,500 home development by the A19
Updated plans for a proposed 3,500-home community between York and Selby went on public display in Escrick today and received a mixed reaction from people who live nearby. Heronby, if it gets planning permission, would be built on land...
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Christmas pop-up bar to feature Home Alone-inspired cocktails and self-serve Guinness
Newcastle's pop-up Grey Street Christmas bar opens on November 12 with movie-inspired cocktails, festive décor and a film room.
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Major changes planned for Whitby's public toilets next summer
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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Welcoming a second review of the combined authority: it must clear the air
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Jury considers verdict in County Durham rape and stabbing trial
Jury considers verdicts for Michael Boslem, John Hyde, Claire Dowson and Gemma Watson over alleged rape, stabbing and theft in Ushaw Moor, County Durham.