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UK lighting and electrical retailer collapses into administration after 26 years
Lighting and electrical retailer Megaman (UK) Ltd has entered administration after 26 years in business.
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Knaresborough Town Council Welcomes Collaborative Shadow Period Ahead of Market Handover - Knaresborough Town Council
Knaresborough Town Council (KTC) is delighted to be working closely with North Yorkshire Council (NYC) during a four week shadow period covering the operation of Knaresborough Market, ahead of the long awaited handover anticipated for September.
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Combine harvester sparks Durham wildfire across more than 10,000 sqm of farmland
A combine harvester blaze sparked a wildfire across more than 10,000 square metres of fields in County Durham.
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Bishop Auckland man lands £1,310 bill after driving without insurance
Christian Batson, of Bishop Auckland, has been ordered to pay £1,310 after being found guilty of driving without insurance at Newton Aycliffe…
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Greggs renames popular bake after PM calls it ‘that sausage, bean and cheese thing’
North East-born bakery Greggs has renamed its sausage, bean & cheese melt after Prime Minister Andy Burnham called it “that sausage, bean and…
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Key section of major new route through North Yorkshire set to open
A major new route through North Yorkshire is set to open.
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Investigation launched after fire at North East van dealership visible for miles
A fire investigation has begun following an incident.
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York school achieves record number of top A-level grades
All Saints RC School in York has achieved a record number of top A-level grades with a third of the student cohort taking home A*s and As.
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First look as Aldi supermarket reopens after almost ten-week revamp
Yarm’s new look Aldi supermarket has reopened to shoppers after almost ten weeks - here's your first look inside.
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Circus performers and brass bands to launch new Durham museum
Circus performers, brass bands, and family activities will launch the opening of Durham’s newest cultural venue.
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Bishop Auckland maths star earns all top grades and sets sights on finance career
Bishop Auckland maths prodigy Imogen Chen is celebrating exceptional A-level results at St John’s Catholic School
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40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze
It was 40 years ago this month that a popular North Yorkshire toy shop was badly damaged in a fire.
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Police hunting for male after 'stolen' vehicle crash that injured police officer
Police are hunting for a male after a "stolen" vehicle crash that left a Durham Police officer injured.
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County Durham man sentenced for sending messages causing anxiety and distress
Peterlee man John Longstaff has admitted using a public communications network to cause annoyance and anxiety on two separate occasions, offences…
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Visitors to Yorkshire beach urged not to ignore closure of unsafe steps
Visitors to a Yorkshire beach are being urged not to ignore the closure of steps leading to the beauty spot following reports people have been climbing over the barrier.
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CCTV boost planned by council to trap fly-tipping culprits
A council is actively looking to bring in better CCTV systems to boost its ongoing fight against fly-tippers, says a senior councillor.
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Police hunt bank card 'thief' after incident in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft of a bank card from York city centre.
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Person taken to hospital and air ambulance called to scene near North Yorkshire beach
One person was taken to hospital after several ambulances, including the air ambulance, descended on a North Yorkshire beach.
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Long-closed Sunderland pub could be brought back to life as new bar and restaurant
The former Hylton Castle Arms in Sunderland could be transformed into Hylton Bar Restaurant, as a planning application seeks a side extension,…
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York school achieves record number of top A-level grades
All Saints RC School in York has achieved a record number of top A-level grades with a third of the student cohort taking home A*s and As.
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Firefighters called to luxury car on fire in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters have been called to a Porsche Boxster on fire in Carlton, near Selby.
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Teenage Durham bike thief who struck owner with a bottle says it was in self defence
A teenager who admits stealing a bike from a stranger in Durham city centre has denied an alleged wounding charge when the owner tried to retrieve…
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route between Harrogate and Skipton set to open within weeks
The main section of the new A59 Kex Gill route is set to open to traffic in the next few weeks.
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York drug dealer who fled prison to live life of luxury is tracked down and jailed
A York drug dealer who fled to Thailand – only to return to set up another criminal operation in the city – has been jailed. Kyle Nelson, 38, was a ringleader in a network that sold heroin, crack cocaine and other dangerous drugs in York....
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'We could not be prouder of this year group' - joy after record-breaking A-levels
“Young people have the drive to achieve great things and will do this city proud” – those were the words of one York councillor after the city…
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Fire crews tackle 100m-long field blaze
This was the scene on a farm in Ryedale this afternoon (Thursday). Firefighters tackled a large blaze in a field at Langton Lane, Settrington, near Norton, at** 3.03pm**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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Rishi Sunak and family ‘truly at home’ in Yorkshire, former PM’s wife says
Rishi Sunak and his family are “truly at home” in his Yorkshire constituency, the former prime minister’s wife has said.
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Man arrested after being rescued from York river
A man has been arrested after being rescued from the River Foss in York.
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Milestone for North East shopping centre rewarded for commitment to shoppers
Dalton Park has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its work to improve health, wellbeing and sustainability for…
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Former soldier to open new Teesside coffee shop named after coffee-loving grandpa
A former soldier is opening Hedley's Coffee Co in Nunthorpe, serving speciality coffee, matcha drinks, fresh bakes and sandwiches.
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New stretch of the A59 to finally open next month
The main section of North Yorkshire’s new A59 Kex Gill route is set to finally open to traffic in the next few weeks. The new 4.2-kilometre route, which will replace a section of road repeatedly affected by landslips, is entering its final...
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Landlady reports 'successful relaunch' of popular pub near York after refurb
The popular village pub the Lord Collingwood at Poppleton near York is reporting a successful relaunch after being closed for major renovations.
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North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline
CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).
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40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze
It was 40 years ago this month that a popular North Yorkshire toy shop was badly damaged in a fire.
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Ashville pupils heading around the world after A Level success
Pupils at Ashville College in Harrogate are celebrating another strong set of A Level results, with leavers securing places at universities and organisations across the UK and overseas.
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‘It was my twin brother’ – rail firm reveals oddest no-ticket travel excuses
TransPennine Express has revealed some of the most unusual excuses its team has heard for people travelling without a valid ticket, including one…
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People ‘putting themselves in danger’ on steps down to Yorkshire beach, council says
People are “putting themselves in danger” by ignoring the closure of steps down to Selwicks Bay beach in Flamborough, the council has said.
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'It looked like carnage' - CCTV of steam room door shattering on Turkish holiday
CCTV of an exploding steam room door which injured two boys from Harrogate who were on holiday in Turkey, has helped clinch a damages case against Jet2Holidays.
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Minnie Merriman: Father in court again on murder charge over death of daughter
A 35-year-old father charged with murder following the death of his nine-year-old daughter in Arbroath has appeared in court for a second time.
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York drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand jailed
A drug dealer from York who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand has been jailed after being tracked down by police.
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Travellers move off football pitch after five days... and set up camp a mile away
Travellers have moved off a Redcar football pitch - and set up camp near Redcar Racecourse instead.
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‘It was my twin brother’ – rail firm reveals oddest no-ticket travel excuses
TransPennine Express has revealed some of the most unusual excuses its team has heard for people travelling without a valid ticket, including one…
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Firefighters called to luxury car on fire in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters have been called to a Porsche Boxster on fire in Carlton, near Selby.
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'It celebrates community spirit and that nature connection that is really important to people': Seeds of Hope gardening festival marks Shibden Park centenary
Among the events taking place to mark Shibden Park’s centenary is a gardening festival celebrating the community of Calderdale. Laura Reid finds out more.
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Students in Associated Sixth Form in Harrogate achieve 'outstanding success'
The Associated Sixth Form of St Aidan's and St John Fisher in Harrogate said it was delighted to celebrate another year of exceptional Level 3 results.
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Harrogate pet owner 'desperate' to find beautiful dog who went missing last week in heatwave
An urgent search is under way in Harrogate for a beautiful pet dog called Ozzy who has been missing in the heat and the sun for more than a week.
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North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline
CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).
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York College celebrates increases in high grades for T Levels and vocational courses | Harrogate Informer
PRINCIPAL & Chief Executive Ken Merry expressed his incredible pride in the achievements of York College’s students on Level 3 Results Day.
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Pub gets fresh look and menu after £500k revamp as new landlord takes over
A new chapter has begun at The Golden Lion pub in Romanby, Northallerton, after nearly £500,000 has been spent on it and a new owner has taken over…
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Tribute to man who died in one-punch attack six days before his wedding
The family of a man killed in a one-punch attack have paid tribute to him as his attacker has been jailed for five years.