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Lung cancer screening now available for eligible Scarborough residents
Lung cancer screening is now being offered to eligible residents in Scarborough, aimed at past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.
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Why university Clearing should not be viewed as a setback - Gillian Murray
Every summer, thousands of young people across the country receive their exam results and begin making decisions that could shape the course of their lives. For many, that journey leads through Clearing.
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Footpaths in North East estate to close for gas main repair works - public notice
Sections of footpaths in Dene Gardens, Houghton-le-Spring, will temporarily close while gas main repair works are carried out, according to a…
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York and Hunmanby whisky makers unite for limited-edition malt whisky
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby and York-based Cooper King Distillery joined forces to produce the region's first blended malt…
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Three-tonne cat food donation to feed rescue cats around Harrogate for a year
Hurayra Pet Food, a Yorkshire-founded brand, has donated three tonnes of premium cat food to Harrogate Cat Rescue.
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Yorkshire Water urges households to cut usage as fifth heatwave this year hits
Yorkshire Water is urging households to save water as the fifth heatwave of the year continues to drive up demand.
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'We are fighting back against HMOs more than ANY other county'
Durham County Council leader Andrew Husband writes in his latest Northern Echo column and tells how he is fighting back against HMOs
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Council outlines £19.5m plan to regenerate 'disadvantaged' Darlington communities
A £19.5 million regeneration programme aimed at improving some of Darlington's most disadvantaged neighbourhoods has been developed as part of…
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Harrogate manufacturer urges faster defence production to meet global threats
Harrogate-based defence manufacturer ARMEXIS has called for investment to be turned into action to meet global threats.
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Never Enough primed for £250,000 Gimcrack Stakes at York Racecourse
Ed Walker has once again got his eye on the two-year-old races at the Sky Bet Ebor Festival, with Never Enough.
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Yorkshire Air Museum to showcase vast array of military vehicles
The Military Vehicle Show is returning to the Yorkshire Air Museum later this month.
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£1m cycle lane grant will provide upgraded traffic lights on main road
Doncaster Council will use part of a £1million cycle lane grant to make a number of improvements to a busy main road into the city centre, the deputy mayor has revealed.
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Andrew Balding targets York Racecourse glory with strong Ebor Festival team
Andrew Balding is preparing a power-packed team to bring to York Racecourse for next week’s Sky Bet Ebor Festival.
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York firm welcomes new corporate finance executive amid expansion
Clive Owen, which has an office in York, has welcomed Paul Williams as corporate finance executive.
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Plans submitted for new traveller site in North Yorkshire countryside
A new traveller camp in the North Yorkshire countryside would address a shortage of sites, says the applicant.
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County Durham café owner battling two cancers makes renewed plea for help
A much-loved County Durham play café has renewed its plea for help as the owner is diagnosed with a second, separate cancer.
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Middleton poultry producer celebrates hat-trick of awards for chicken products
Soanes Poultry, based in Middleton on the Wolds, was recognised at the Great Taste Awards for its grain-fed, Red Tractor Assured chicken products.
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York city centre bar and kitchen seeks permission to sell alcohol
Sloppy's Bar & Kitchen, at 1 Castlegate, has submitted a request to the City of York Council for permission to sell alcohol.
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Local pub plans family fun day to celebrate York City's opening home game
Pear Tree Farm in Huntington is hosting the event this Saturday to celebrate York City FC’s first home league game of the season.
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Dozens of North Yorkshire runners visit one of the world's most scenic parkruns
Ripon Runners travelled from North Yorkshire to County Cork, Ireland, to take part in the Bere Island parkrun, widely regarded as one of the…
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County Durham firm seeks approval for extra vehicle at site - public notice
County Durham firm Maudesville Corp Ltd has applied to increase the number of vehicles operating from its Birtley depot, with plans to keep an…
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Linton-on-Ouse: Housing asylum seekers needs to be about suitability
Housing asylum seekers must not result in asylum centres being imposed on ill-equipped villages in the name of fairness.
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A-level results day in York, North and East Yorkshire - we've got it covered
Make sure to follow along with The Press as our full A-level results day coverage is set to take place today (August 13) and in print tomorrow.
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Plans revealed for housing development on 24 acres of Yorkshire farmland
Plans are being drawn up for another large housing development on farmland on the edge of Brayton, near Selby, despite residents’ concerns about the impact of more homes on the village.
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Rare royal Rowntree's chocolate box sells for £1,700 in North Yorkshire
A rare silver Rowntree’s chocolate box made for the coronation of King Edward VII has sold for £1,700 at a Scarborough auction, far exceeding…
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Three-day road closure announced in Storwood with diversion in place
Ballhall Lane will be closed to all through traffic for works from August 17 for three days.
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Free gardening workshop for children at North East garden centre
Dobbies Garden Centre in Birtley is inviting children to explore the colours of autumn at a free Little Seedlings Club workshop, with hands-on…
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North East estate to close for retaining wall repair works - public notice
The footway at Hill Top Gardens in Low Fell, Gateshead, will temporarily close for structural repairs, with restrictions affecting the route between…
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Hundreds sign shipping petition after River Tyne nurdle spill nightmare
Hundreds of people have signed a petition demanding stricter shipping regulations after the Tyne nurdle spill, as local businesses rally to support…
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Police appeal over 'racist, sexual and misogynistic' graffiti on A64
Police have issued an appeal for information relating to ‘racist, sexual and misogynistic’ graffiti which has appeared along a ten-mile stretch of the A64 in North Yorkshire.
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Council criticised for decision to spend £234k of housing money in County Durham park
Two Sedgefield councillors have criticised a decision to allocate £234,000 of housing developer contributions to improvements at Hardwick Park.
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How Labour’s plans could make life easier for families in York
Support for families, better services and stronger communities are at the centre of Labour's vision for York, says Rachael Maskell MP for York…
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Three days of live jazz festival returns to Scarborough Spa next year
The Scarborough Jazz Festival, now in its 23rd year, will take place at Scarborough Spa from September 25 to 27, 2027.
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Driver left doing double take as 'wallaby' hops across Bishop Auckland road
A suspected wallaby has been spotted on dashcam footage crossing a road in Bishop Auckland.
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Major hotel group owner employing 410 collapses into administration
A major hotel group owner which has a hotel in Harrogate has been placed into administration.
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Major hotel group owner employing 410 collapses into administration
A major hotel group owner which has a hotel in Harrogate has been placed into administration.
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Vehicle ends up on roof in North Yorkshire village crash
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Scarborough and Sherburn were called to a crash in Foxholes around 11.45pm yesterday…
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North East Asian restaurant where dressing pink bags £5 dishes and cocktails
Wear pink to Pho Newcastle on Wednesdays throughout August to unlock selected £5 dishes, desserts and spicy pink margaritas as part of its Pink…
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Major London underground house music brand bringing party to North East until 4am
Underground house brand Modern Funktion makes its Newcastle debut at NX on Friday, October 16, as part of its fifth-anniversary European tour.
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Council issues update on two traveller encampments as court order issued
Travellers have been issued a court order to leave a Redcar football pitch as a council issues an update on two encampments that were set up this…
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Three taken to hospital after serious crash in Seaham sparks air ambulance response
Three people have been taken to hospital - two of which have serious injuries - after a three-vehicle crash in Seaham.
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Hairy Bikers' Si King set to appear at Yorkshire seaside festival
Writers, readers and book lovers are set to descend on Whitby for a four-day lit festival.
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Fixed North Yorkshire speed camera put up where last was toppled
Police say the A64 site in Sherburn was chosen due to collision and speed-offence data.
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RECAP - Updates and pictures as solar eclipse appears over County Durham
Crowds are forming to see one of the most significant astronomical events since the total eclipse of 1999.
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Main road in York suburb to be shut for three weeks - here's what you need to know
A major road through a York suburb is set to be resurfaced next week.
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Stargazers lap up most spectacular solar eclipse in decades at Darlington farm
Stargazers awed amongst the sunflowers in Darlington as they lapped up the most spectacular solar eclipse in decades.
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‘It’s a massive job’: York road to be shut for three weeks for resurfacing
A York road will shut for three weeks for resurfacing from next Monday. Now City of York Council is asking people to be aware, and find alternative routes if necessary. Beckfield Lane is will close from Monday 17 August and be shut...
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People just realising reason behind North East singer's most emotional song
The Middlesbrough singer's emotional track Emily was inspired by personal loss before life eventually brought the song's story full circle.
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Blaze on County Durham fields declared as wildfire as crews remain at scene
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire in County Durham - the fire service said it is not believed to be malicious.
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Child taken to hospital after air ambulance called to crash in seaside town
A child has been taken to hospital by ambulance after a crash in Redcar. Their condition remains unknown at this stage.