Travel
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NOSTALGIA: Bradford and Halifax honoured to have all-star back-rowers
BRADFORD Northern had fine back rowers of their own in the mid-1960s, Terry Clawson and Johnny Rae in particular, but they'd have loved Terry Fogerty too.
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Khan hails traffic-free Oxford St as ‘truly momentous occasion for the capital’
Almost a kilometre of the central London street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, is pedestrianised from Monday.
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Tesco Skipton Road Wins UK's Top Environmental Award
Harrogate's Skipton Road Tesco won the RICS UK Environmental Impact award on 22 October: timber frame, 20% solar power, a 32% whole-life carbon saving.
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Vance no longer a hurricane but as a tropical storm still threatens Mexico's Pacific coast
Tropical Storm Vance is churning off Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast after a day of gradual weakening but is threatening several western states in that country with heavy rain and possible flash flooding
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North Yorkshire retreat praised by guests for luxury treehouse stays and hot tubs
A luxury countryside retreat near Richmond is earning rave reviews from visitors who say it offers the perfect chance to escape everyday life and reconnect with nature.
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US south-west braces for more storms after enduring days of rain and flooding
More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week
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'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city'
'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city' argues our letter writer
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Buildings and caravan park evacuated in Ayrshire due to Storm Boelo
Police Scotland has carried out emergency evacuations in South Ayrshire due to severe weather and flooding caused by Storm Boelo.
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North East bridge closed as Storm Boelo brings high winds and travel disruption
Drivers are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel after the Redheugh Bridge was closed due to high winds as Storm Boelo continues to sweep across the North East.
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The County Durham market town near the A1(M) that feels like a peaceful village
Discover Sedgefield, a historic County Durham market town with a village green, centuries-old church, traditional pubs and beautiful Hardwick Park.
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Body believed to be missing 82-year-old man who 'fell from CalMac ferry' found
Body believed to be missing 82-year-old Jim Wither found on Largs beach after man fell from CalMac ferry near Arran; police say death is not suspicious.
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'We can't wait to return' - inside County Durham's 'stunning' countryside retreat
Runa Farm on the edge of County Durham is winning over guests with five-star reviews, with visitors praising its stylish rooms, scenic hot tubs and standout customer service.
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Full list of 133 Scottish flights cancelled amid Storm Boelo disruption
Storm Boelo cancels more than 100 flights across Scotland, disrupting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and other airports as 80mph winds batter the country.
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California father and son charged over illegal gold mining: ‘This is not 1849’
Gregory Arnoldi Jr and his father allegedly constructed an illegal dirt road along Keystone Creek in Sierra County
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New Italian restaurant to open in North East village today
A new Italian restaurant will open its doors in a Newcastle village today.
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Costa fights to revive plans for new North East town drive-thru rejected over parking
An appeal has been submitted for a proposed Costa drive-thru in Coulby Newham. Middlesbrough Council planning officers refused plans in late July that would have seen the coffee chain open a new store in car park two at the Parkway Centre.
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Body found in search for 82-year-old who fell overboard from Scottish ferry
Passenger Jim Wither went overboard a week ago
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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North East city centre drivers offered an extra free hour of parking
Motorists visiting Sunderland city centre can park for longer at no extra cost under a scheme aimed at attracting more shoppers and visitors.
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Leeds Bradford Airport chaos as Storm Boelo forces plane to 'circle three times'
An amber weather warning for wind is in place across parts of the region
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North East venues join exclusive scheme serving food and drink deals from just £5
A Taste of Redcar and Cleveland returns in November, with venues across the region participating in fixed-price offers for locals and residents.
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‘Disneyland’ North East holiday park expansion approved after plans were rejected
Plans for a huge expansion of a Northumberland holiday park have been approved on appeal.
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‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way
BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon
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Banned Ferryhill biker caught riding with two pillion passengers on CCTV
Ferryhill man Lucas Weldon avoided prison after riding a motorbike while disqualified, uninsured and helmetless with two pillion passengers.
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Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire: Roadmap of a heritage written in stone
Two miles east of the A1(M) on the Leeds to Selby road, the 21st century trappings of a designated trunk road brush hard up against Monk Fryston’s remarkable heritage and dominate the village.
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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More attractions close in York and North Yorkshire due to Storm Boelo
Many attractions are closed today (Sunday) in York and North Yorkshire because of the bad weather. More venues have announced they are not opening since we posted our last update on Friday. These include Castle Howard, Clifford’s Tower in...
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Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors
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'Hidden jewel' North Tyneside country park with a 'pleasant' café and wildlife
The Rising Sun Country Park has been described as a "hidden jewel" in the city and is the perfect place to relax during a busy week.
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County Durham hearty Sunday lunch spot with towering roasts diners can't resist
When Northern Echo readers were asked to reveal the best places for a Sunday lunch in the North East, one venue stood out from the crowd.
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Could the Loch Ness Monster have survived? New fantasy book explores the impossible
Keighley author Simon E Wilkinson releases Tom Lennox and the Loch's Next Monster, a children's fantasy adventure exploring the Loch Ness Monster mystery.
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Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
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Donegal: Brown bears adjusting to new life in Irish countryside
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.
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Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain
Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday
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Main road in North Yorkshire town reopens to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town has reopened to traffic.
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Beamish Museum in County Durham to close as Storm Boelo brings severe weather
A popular County Durham attraction will close on Sunday as Storm Boelo is forecast to bring high winds across the North East.
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UK weather: Amber warnings kick in as Storm Boelo to bring 80mph wind gusts
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.
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Main road in North Yorkshire town reopens to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town has reopened to traffic.
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Drivers warned after large branch blocks County Durham road
Motorists are being urged to take extra care after a large tree branch fell onto a road near Castle Eden amid strong winds from Storm Boleo.
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Six Flags to reopen Goliath rollercoaster – but now with seatbelts after recent rider death
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from ride earlier this month, spurring amusement park to temporarily shut it down
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Thousands remain without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Thousands of homes remain without electricity as Storm Boelo batters the UK, bringing 80mph winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread travel disruption.
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Edinburgh gastro-diner Duck & Waffle permanently closes its doors
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh operated for over three and a half years at St James Quarter as the brand's first UK location outside of London
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Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.
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Small Aire Valley village that produced paper for wrapping, writing and banknotes
EAST Morton is a small village in the Aire Valley between Keighley and Bingley.
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Storm Boelo amber alert as North East drivers warned over A1(M), A66 and A19
National Highways has issued an amber severe weather alert for major roads across the North East as Storm Boelo threatens strong winds and significant disruption on Sunday (October 25).
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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Northern England Olympic Games bid takes step forward with major new study
‘Few things bring a country together quite like the Olympics. I want people to feel that sense of excitement again, and to experience it in their own towns and communities, not just watch it on the telly,’ Burnham said
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High winds postpone outdoor art trail event as Storm Boelo batters Bradford area
High winds have forced the postponement of an outdoor art trail in Bradford.
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North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo
The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.