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County Durham family scared and 'getting funny looks' after armed police circled home
An Annfield Plain family has been left “shaken” after armed police surrounded their home while a mum and her two young children were inside.
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Fireworks Championships to bring dazzling displays to Newby Hall
Newby Hall hosts its Fireworks Championships next weekend, taking place in the grounds of the historic stately home.
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Winner says how success in 2025 York Press Business Awards boosted her business
One of the winners of the 2025 York & North Yorkshire BUSINESSiQ Awards is calling on people to enter, saying their success gave them such a…
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Water companies deserve some sympathy in the face of extreme weather conditions
Water companies have been heavily criticised over various failings to ensure sufficient supply of clean water and the damage that they have done to the environment.
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'Devious' sex offender, described as 'a high risk to young females', locked up again
A repeat sex offender who is considered "a high risk" to young females is back behind bars after his latest breach of a court order.
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Asylum seeker housing in 'middle class areas' is matter of 'fairness', minister says
RAF Linton-on-Ouse, in North Yorkshire, is one of three MoD sites where the Government is seeking planning permission to turn it into a camp for around 1,300 asylum seekers.
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How to pronounce the village beside mysterious ancient henges and near A1(M)
How to pronounce the tiny North Yorkshire village of Thornborough, known for its ancient henges and countryside near Bedale and the A1(M).
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North Yorkshire filmmaker turns creative idea into new business venture
Bel Mellor, from North Yorkshire, was one of 18 young women turning ideas into start-ups thanks to a two-week entrepreneurship programme,
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40 new homes proposed in Denby Dale with new application submitted
Forty new homes could soon be neighbouring the village of Denby Dale, following a new application submitted to Kirklees Council.
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Village school near Darlington gets national recognition for life skills programme
Clervaux Garden School in Croft-on-Tees, near Darlington, has been awarded a national Silver Award from the Skills Builder Partnership for helping…
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Mother of murdered man welcomes new Government knife bin in Doncaster
The mother of Ryan Theobald has joined local political figures in welcoming a new ‘knife surrender bin’ at Doncaster Fire Station, following her son’s death.
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Sunderland roads to close for gas main replacement works - public notice
A series of roads in Sunderland’s Castletown area will close for up to six months from 21 September to allow gas main replacement works, with…
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Council confirms three-day Bielby road closure starting next week
Peters Field Farm Access Road will be closed to all through traffic starting on August 17.
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North Yorkshire town to sparkle with festive attractions
A North Yorkshire town is set to sparkle this Christmas with a packed programme of festive attractions, family experiences and seasonal…
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Banned driver caught behind the wheel in Chester-le-Street is jailed for eight weeks
Disqualified driver Peter Stead has been jailed for eight weeks after admitting driving while banned and uninsured in Chester-le-Street.
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York Station Gateway: 'Voters should remember who backed this idiotic development'
'Voters should remember who backed this idiotic York Station Gateway development', says our letter writer.
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'Flavoursome' Whitley Bay fish and chip shop named one of the best in the UK
Fisherman's Bay in Whitley Bay has been named one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever tried it?
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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.