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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
Please explain any changes:
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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.
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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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150 new homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Harrogate entrepreneur calls for whole new approach to age by employers
“People reach 50 and can suddenly find doors closing just when they have accumulated decades of skills, judgement and experience”
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Fly-tipping at award-winning Wetherby park costs council over £2,000
Fly-tipping costs over £2k to clear from Wetherby park
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Two taken to hospital as A1(M) closes after vehicle overturns in County Durham
Two people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle overturned on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Search ended after missing man is found
A car belonging to a missing man has been found in a car park at Bempton Cliffs as police continue to search for him.
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Plan to add hydrogen and carbon capture to incinerator challenged
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a North Yorkshire facility.
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Much-loved park set for floodlit multi-sport pitch if plans approved
The grant-funded project would provide a hard surface and flood-lit area within existing sports facilities at the Victorian-era park.
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Two arrested as officers make 'tactical contact' with 'stolen' car in A1(M) chase
A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspected stolen car was involved in a crash during a police pursuit on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Fresh TVCA inspection ordered amid 'material concerns' over finances and governance
The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) will face a fresh probe by government-appointed inspectors.
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Inside new Crocs store at Dalton Park - the first colourful clog outlet in North East
The North East's first Crocs outlet has opened at Dalton Park, selling clogs, wellies, slippers and Jibbitz charms.
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Major upgrades approved for North East tower blocks to make homes warmer
Plans for a major upgrade of two Sunderland tower blocks have been approved in a move aimed at making residents’ homes warmer and cheaper to heat.
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North Yorkshire owner launches squeaker-free dog toys after death of dachshund
A North Yorkshire dog owner has launched a new pet brand SafePawz following the death of her miniature dachshund.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park set to reopen after man killed in tiger enclosure
The park had closed after William Chapman, died on Saturday, after entering a tiger enclosure.
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Businessman's underground parking plan to tackle issues at major York shopping centre
Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an underground facility there.
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North Yorkshire town's rivers face 'inevitable' sewage if 150 new homes approved
Sewage concerns v.1
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Development 'won't happen overnight' - 'long-term' view for housing planned near York
Heronby is Escrick Park Estate's plan for a community between Selby and York which it said would include a new high street, two primary schools, a health centre and sports facilities, as well as a country park of almost 50 acres.
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Wensleydale Railway unveils rare Northern Spirit livery for returning train
Wensleydale Railway unveils Class 142 142060 in nostalgic Northern Spirit livery.
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Inside stunning £1.65m coastal home with panoramic sea views and a private wine room
The architect-designed Sunderland home features a private wine room, sunrise sea views and high-end modern comforts.
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Harrogate Civic Society and local authority to discuss town's historic assets
“A number of Harrogate’s assets are listed buildings....Harrogate Civic Society is not prepared to let this matter rest”
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Harehills riot thug locked up over night of chaos that saw bus torched
Claudiu Gangal has been sentenced
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Mobility scooter user rushed to hospital after collision with car
Police cordoned off the road while they investigated.
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A1(M) crash LIVE - 999 crews on scene in County Durham as road to be closed 'for some time'
The A1(M) is closed northbound after a crash at Chester-le-Street. Durham Police says the road will be closed for some time. Follow our live blog for updates.
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Development 'won't happen overnight' - 'long-term' view for housing planned near York
Heronby is Escrick Park Estate's plan for a community between Selby and York which it said would include a new high street, two primary schools, a health centre and sports facilities, as well as a country park of almost 50 acres.
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Dementia patient died in fire after smoking in bed despite carers knowing the risk
An 84-year-old man with dementia from South Shields died after a fire broke out at his home, despite professionals knowing he regularly smoked in bed.
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More than 100 knives seized and 10 arrests amid police crackdown in North Yorkshire
Ten people have been arrested and more than 100 knives seized as part of a 24-hour crime crackdown by police on the North Yorkshire coast.
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Plan to add hydrogen and carbon capture to incinerator challenged
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a North Yorkshire facility.
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Drug dealer caused ‘significant harm’ selling heroin and cocaine in York
A drug dealer who thought he could supply York with heroin and cocaine undetected has been jailed. Haqeem Hussain, 28, of Hunters Park Avenue, Bradford, was involved in a county lines operation bringing drugs into York. Known as the “AX...
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Water firm objects to 150-home plan as sewage network 'already at capacity'
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if Persimmon Homes’ plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Budget will have to reflect ‘tough time’, John Healey warns, as growth slows to 0.1%
The public should be prepared for a tough Budget in two weeks’ time which may not provide Government departments with extra cash to cover pay rises for doctors and nurses, John Healey has indicated.
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Richard Hammond among stars to toast special milestone for business
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Martin Johnson, Karun Chandhok and Richard Hammond.
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County Durham shoplifter stole £97 of laundry pods before returning for groceries
A County Durham man must pay compensation after admitting he stole laundry pods and groceries from supermarkets in Stanley.
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Collapsed pipes and damaged cables add £140,000 to cost of forest visitor centre
Collapsed pipework and damaged electric cabling discovered during a refurbishment of the visitor centre at Guisborough Forest contributed towards adding £140,000 to the final cost, it has emerged.
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Court seeks medical report to get to bottom of County Durham man's cycle of offending
A psychiatric report has been ordered to assess the mental health of a man previously branded an anti-social nuisance.
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The County Durham park with lakes, history and one of the region's best walks
Take a stroll through Hardwick Park, where lakeside views, history and woodland walks await in Sedgefield.
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Sold! Long empty York site set for 228 flats after property deal
A long-empty York city centre site is finally set for transformation after changing hands in a new deal. Persimmon Homes has sold land next to the StayCity Aparthotel on Paragon Street to Yorkshire-based developer Artium Group. Now plans to...