Travel
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New Chopstix noodle takeaway for flagship holiday park
THE UK’s largest Asian-inspired fast food restaurant plans to open a branch at a popular Filey holiday park.
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Settle-Carlisle 150-year anniversary trip CANCELLED due to lack of steam train
A special steam train journey planned to mark 150 years of travel on the Settle-Carlisle line has been cancelled.
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Thousands of runners to mark Kielder Forest's centenary at marathon weekend
More than 3,700 runners head to Northumberland for the Altra Kielder Marathon on October 3-4, celebrating Kielder Forest’s 100th anniversary with races and fundraising.
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Drivers warned over use of 'short-cut' during 17 weeks of works
MOTORISTS are urged to drive with care while major roadworks are underway in a North Yorkshire town.
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British travel company sued for £12m over Cambodian river boat near death experience
British backpacker Ramsey Kerr is now suing the London-based travel company, claiming her life has been ruined by her near death experience
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips
A Conservative councillor and Labour mayor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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What rail passengers need to know as Berlin-Hanover line closes for renovation
If you travel regularly between Berlin and Hanover - or western Germany and beyond - you can expect longer journeys, replacement buses and timetable changes in the coming year as a major construction work begins.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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Wetherspoons to stage beer festivals at its pubs in York, Selby and nationally
Beer lovers are in for a treat at a special festival at Wetherspoons in York and across the country.
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Full list: Destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport and how to get there
Newcastle Airport guide: find transport links, parking and drop-off charges, airlines, destinations, shops and dining, and more.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Man dies after car crashes into ditch on remote Yorkshire road
An elderly man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a ditch on a rural Yorkshire road.
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Temporary closure planned for Bradford road during water works
A ROAD in Bradford is set to be temporarily closed for water works.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Sea around popular tourist island turned a bright smelly green
This year's monsoons and El Niño may be intensifying the issue
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Indonesian villagers on Borneo struggle for water as El Niño intensifies peatland fires
Residents of Borneo are enduring a severe water crisis after three months without rain
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'Bring the camera': Free supercar event comes to Yorkshire - when and where
Supercar fans can expect Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren at The Motorist’s free supercar event in Yorkshire on October 3.
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Severe storms trigger flash floods in Crete with one dead and vehicles submerged
Authorities have warned extreme weather conditions will continue throughout the week
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'Bring the camera': Free supercar event comes to Yorkshire - when and where
Supercar fans can expect Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren at The Motorist’s free supercar event in Yorkshire on October 3.
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Whitby Mayor: ‘We need to live in this town, not just for tourism’
The mayor of Whitby has said it is ‘extremely difficult’ to live a normal life in the town amid a warning about possible parking changes.
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Driver dies after car crashes into ditch near North Yorkshire village
A man has died after his car crashed into a ditch in Ryedale. It happened between Little Edstone and Marton near Kirkbymoorside at around 5pm on Tuesday (29 September). A grey Volvo XC60 ended up in a shallow ditch by the side of the road....
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May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
EU Copernicus report shows surface air temperatures from June to August were 2.5C above decadal average
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Hurricane Rachel intensifies to Category 3 off Mexico coast as US hit by flooding
The storm follows widespread damage and flooding triggered by Hurricane Polo earlier in the week
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How to pronounce this West Yorkshire town that featured in Happy Valley
England is home to towns and villages with some very strange names.
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Yorkshire pumpkin patch named best in UK after glowing visitor reviews
Yorkshire Pumpkins has been named the UK’s best pumpkin patch, topping a national ranking from Ski Famille.
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Eastern Spain braces for torrential rain and flooding
Up to 300mm of rain could fall in places, while extreme downpours bring deadly landslides to Nepal
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Wetherspoons to stage beer festivals at its pubs in York, Selby and nationally
Beer lovers are in for a treat at a special festival at Wetherspoons in York and across the country.
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Yorkshire pumpkin patch named best in UK after glowing visitor reviews
Yorkshire Pumpkins has been named the UK’s best pumpkin patch, topping a national ranking from Ski Famille.
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Bishop Auckland attraction shortlisted for two North East tourism awards
Auckland Palace and Gardens is shortlisted for two 2026 North East England Tourism Awards, recognising its visitor experience and regeneration of Bishop Auckland.
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Yorkshire in Bloom 2026: Harrogate Wins Best Town or City
Harrogate took the Yorkshire Rose for best town or city and Starbeck best urban community; Valley Gardens and two Knaresborough parks won platinum.
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Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one
In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône. #EuropeNews
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Severe storms trigger flash floods in Crete with one dead and vehicles submerged
Authorities have warned extreme weather conditions will continue throughout the week
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Hurricane Polo brushed Mexico's coast and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
People evacuated as Hurricane Polo approached Mexico’s Baja California Sur state, Brazil prepared for a general election, and flowers bloomed across Chile’s Atacama Desert. This photo gallery was curated by AP photojournalist Ramón Espinosa in Havana.
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2026
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New woodland sauna and cold plunge attraction opens in North Yorkshire spa town
A new outdoor sauna and cold water bathing site has opened in Harrogate, reviving the town’s spa traditions.
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North Yorkshire tourism tax could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, MP warns
A PLANNED overnight visitor levy could be the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.
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World’s tallest wind turbine unveiled
The massive turbine is taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.
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Car bursts into flames on road near York – crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on a road close to Acaster Malbis, near York.
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Hurricane Rachel strengthens to Category 2 off of Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Rachel has strengthened into a Category 2 cyclone off Mexico's Pacific coast
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Dogs allowed back on North East beaches as summer restrictions are lifted
Dog walkers in County Durham can once again enjoy unrestricted access to one of the region's most popular beaches after seasonal bans came to an end.
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Car bursts into flames on road near York – crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on a road close to Acaster Malbis, near York.
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Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.
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North Yorkshire tourism tax could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, MP warns
A PLANNED overnight visitor levy could be the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.
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Man who died in serious crash involving off-road motorbike named locally
A man who died in a serious crash involving an off-road motorbike in Bradford has been named locally.
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Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms
Jamaica’s once flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm
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One of Greece’s largest lakes shrinks to a tenth of its original size
The water that remains at Koroneia Lake in northern Greece is collected in a series of murky ponds
