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Award-winning folk duo to bring special reunion concert to Reeth
A popular 70s folk duo, Bob Fox and Stu Luckley, will perform an "unmissable" show at Reeth Memorial Hall in September.
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'Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities
Tributes have been paid after the news that Dolly Parton, one of the most legendary artists in country music history, has died at the age of 80.
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Wednesday briefing: How Canada has turned a trade dispute into a defence of its sovereignty
In today’s newsletter: A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US president
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County Durham man squeezed his partner's neck so tightly it burst three blood vessels
A man responded to being told a relationship was over by squeezing his partner’s neck so tightly that it caused three blood vessels to burst, a…
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West Yorkshire lands top two spots in Britain’s best beer garden rankings
YORKSHIRE has been crowned home to Britain’s best beer gardens, a survey has confirmed.
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The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain'
The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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What does today’s energy price cap actually mean for your bills?
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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Popular annual Ladies Day returns to County Durham racecourse
Sedgefield Racecourse’s Bodhi Solutions Ladies Day is set to return, combining horse racing, fashion and live entertainment in County Durham while…
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Motorists urged not to panic buy fuel ahead of bank holiday
MOTORISTS are being urged not to panic buy fuel.
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Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund | TechCrunch
The Pan-African venture firm has raised $84 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.
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North East firm reaches milestone in turning waste biomass into cleaner aviation fuel
Teesside clean technology firm Nova Pangaea Technologies has completed successful endurance trials at its Wilton demonstration plant, saying it…
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New at-home HPV tests welcomed as boost to cervical cancer screening
A NEW at-home HPV testing kit could help save lives by catching cervical cancer early
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Nepal flash floods: Heavy casualties feared
The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
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Pensioners should be taxed more to help bolster Britain’s finances, Burnham told
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn Budget
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Newcastle transfer news: Nico Gonzalez deal agreed with Man City for £52m
Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
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Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation
ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike
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Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live
Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket this morning
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World-famous Black Dyke Band to return to North Yorkshire venue
The Black Dyke Band, one of the world’s most celebrated brass bands, will return to The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn in 2027, following a…
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New blue plaque celebrates the man behind an iconic tower in West Yorkshire
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled at one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks, the Wainhouse Tower
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Family fun day to support Great North Air Ambulance's lifesaving work
The Great North Air Ambulance Service will host its annual Helifest family fun day at Progress House on Urlay Nook Road, featuring entertainment,…
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Northern Ballet brings exclusive under-30s night to Leeds
AN exclusive ballet performance for under-30s is coming to Leeds this September.
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New programme to help North East manufacturers build inclusive workplaces
The North East Automotive Alliance, Ingeus and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority have launched a new InclusionWorks programme to help North…
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Battle of Britain anniversary to be marked with Middlesbrough parade and service
The annual Battle of Britain commemoration will take place in September at the Cenotaph in Middlesbrough.
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LIVE - Road closed and traffic diverted after crash on County Durham road
Commercial Street in Low Willington is currently closed and traffic is being diverted after a crash this morning.
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Four County Durham directors take on gruellling 56-mile walk for Marie Curie
Four directors from a heating and renewables company are preparing to take on a gruelling 56-mile charity walk to raise funds for Marie Curie.
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Offal spillage on M62 forces closure of slip road near Bradford - Here's what we know
An exit slip road near Bradford was closed after a shed load of offal was spilled this morning.
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell loses bid to overturn US conviction
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
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Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.
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Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire
Spectrum Building leaseholders awaiting payouts after freeholder, Arinium, went bankrupt shortly after 2024 blaze
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Bradford Council-owned site that brings in £9,000 a year sold at auction for £186,000
A plot of Bradford Council owned-land that brings in £9,000 a year in advertising rates has been sold at auction for more than double its guide…
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Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more support
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Inside one of cheapest North East homes with mountains of mail and £10K price tag
A three-bedroom terraced home in County Durham with a £10,000 guide price is heading to auction, offering a major renovation challenge for its next…
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Bradford district insurance firm moves to larger offices amid growth
AN insurance firm has relocated to larger offices as part of its ongoing growth and expansion.
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Residents told to 'avoid area' as six fire engines called to house blaze
Firefighters have told residents to "avoid the area" after a fleet of fire engines were called to an early morning blaze in Grangetown
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession
The former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged after a crash involving a Lamborghini on the motorway, police have said
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Durham Freemasons’ grant to support children affected by domestic abuse in Darlington
A Darlington charity that supports women and children fleeing domestic abuse has received a £15,000 grant through Durham Freemasons to help provide…
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Next Atlantic storm to be named Dolly, not connected to Parton's death
Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years.
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'Unspoilt' beach under 30 minutes away from Durham for perfect family day out
Easington beach is a great place for relaxing and might be worth a visit during the last weeks of summer.
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Yorkshire drinkers among UK’s biggest binge drinkers, research suggests
DRINKERS in Yorkshire and the Humber are more likely to binge drink than the UK average, new research shows.
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Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown
As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crime
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Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’
Lily Tomlin, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Céline Dion and Oprah Winfrey are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80
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Quarter of over-40s ‘unaware of preventable dementia risk factors’, survey finds
Around 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today
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Student jailed for 10 years after stabbing former friend following fake Rolex dispute
Harper Dennis was found guilty of manslaughter following a two-week trial
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Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, watchdog warns
Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’
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Libyan acquitted over involvement in Lockerbie bombing dies aged 70
His former employer, Libyan Airlines, announced his death ‘with deep sorrow and profound grief’
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Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW
About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say
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Supermarket creates 10,000 work experience roles to help Neets crisis
Andy Burnham commended Sainsbury’s for ‘stepping up’ while his government addresses youth employment crisis
