Travel
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Warnings as road closure comes into force in North Yorkshire town
THE Mayor of Norton is asking motorists to follow diversion signs as a road closure comes into force.
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Grand Voyager
Berlin is a city filled with history, creativity and energy, from street art on the Berlin Wall to cycling through its leafy streets. In this episode, Lilly Douse discovers what brings Germany’s capital to life.
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Twitchers flock to Yorkshire to see female osprey as she makes trip south
An occasional visitor has been causing a stir at St Aidan’s nature park near Leeds.
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Ferryhill residents baffled after spotting glaring error on KFC advert in town centre
A KFC advertisement displayed at a bus shelter in Ferryhill has caught the attention of residents after an apparent error was spotted.
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Yorkshire town with Michelin-starred restaurant named among top places for foodies
Helmsley has been named one of the best places to visit if you are a foodie thanks to its beautiful cafés and Michelin-starred restaurant.
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'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner
"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
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York museum to launch new 'immersive adventure' for Halloween
Step into York’s darker past this October half-term – as York Castle Museum brings Halloween history to life with prison escapes, Victorian autumnal traditions and family storytelling. Brand new for 2026, visitors can explore the museum’s...
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Yorkshire landscapes meet gardens of Suzhou at upcoming free event
A free event will bring together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes at York St John University's Creative Centre.
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North East footpath and cycleway to close for antenna works - public notice
Durham Road footpath and cycleway in Birtley, Gateshead, will close on September 29 for antenna installation, with a signed diversion in place…
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What passengers in Baden-Württemberg need to know about the three-day transport strike
Passengers across parts of Baden-Württemberg are facing three days of major bus and train disruption this week due to a strike affecting SWEG transport. School services are also expected to be hit.
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'Life at the side of the road' - Traveller family could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
A Traveller family fighting enforcement action over an unauthorised site near Richmond has warned they could be left living at the side of the road if their planning appeal fails.
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Fire, flavour and atmosphere: Bazaar Restaurant is the must-visit dining experience
The beautifully designed interiors of Bazaar Restaurant create a warm and welcoming ambience for its guests in the heart of Middlesbrough's…
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Yorkshire landscapes meet gardens of Suzhou at upcoming free event
A free event will bring together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes at York St John University's Creative Centre.
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'Remarkable temperatures' - Warm weather set to continue as reservoirs continue to feel the heat
We might be seeing darker evenings but the last of the summer weather may linger a while.
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North East’s first Crocs outlet welcoming shoppers in days - opening date and deals
The North East’s first dedicated Crocs outlet will open at Dalton Park on Thursday, October 9, with 20 per cent off all weekend.
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
A Traveller family fighting enforcement action over an unauthorised site near Richmond has warned they could be left living at the side of the road if their planning appeal fails. Jamie Miller has appealed against a North Yorkshire Council...
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
Traveller family appeals North Yorkshire Council enforcement action over unauthorised UK site, warning they could be left roadside if appeal fails.
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Scouting For Girls spotted in County Durham for one of region's quirkiest events
Scouting For Girls left County Durham with plenty to talk about after performing at one of the North East's most unusual events.
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Mayor ‘very confident’ region can introduce overnight visitor levy
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is ‘very confident’ that he will be able to implement a visitor levy on overnight stays in the region.
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The final showdown of Alaska's Fat Bear Week comes down to heavyweights Bear 910 and Backpack
After a week of fierce competition, Bear 910 and Backpack have emerged as finalists for the Fat Bear Week title of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve
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Jet2 announces 34 new flight routes to winter holiday hotspots
Jet2 are launching a number of new routes for winter 2026/2027, with destinations ranging from Christmas markets to winter sun spots.
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I visited 'perfect' market town near Leeds and was won over
The spot has been named the UK's first town to achieve a 100% recommendation rating in a major survey
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Urban trees in south-east England can't cope with the changing climate
In cities such as London, trees are already struggling with hot and dry summers. Botanists warn that we need to start replacing them with drought-adapted species
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
A traveller family fighting enforcement action over an unauthorised site near Richmond has warned they could be left living at the side of the road…
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Mayor ‘very confident’ region can introduce overnight visitor levy
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is ‘very confident’ that he will be able to implement a visitor levy on overnight stays in the region.
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'We need rain': Germany's Rhine unnavigable for most shipping at new low
Continued dry weather in west Germany has pushed water levels on the Rhine river to a new record low, rendering a large part of the country's inland cargo shipping impossible.
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
Traveller family appeals North Yorkshire Council enforcement action over unauthorised UK site, warning they could be left roadside if appeal fails.
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Delta passengers injured in emergency landing after smoke filled cabin during flight
Eight passengers were also treated on the tarmac after the plane landed in Portugal
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Major 20 minute diversion in place in North Yorkshire town
AN URGENT update has been urged regarding roadworks in a North Yorkshire town.
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Major 20 minute diversion in place in North Yorkshire town
AN URGENT update has been urged regarding roadworks in a North Yorkshire town.
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Luxury train offering champagne and fine dining trip from Darlington to Edinburgh
Northern Belle luxury train to Edinburgh from Darlington and Newcastle on November 7 offers champagne, fine dining, Christmas shopping and railway…
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New Italian wine bar to open in North Yorkshire town – and win a trip to Sicily!
Something tasty is set to open in Northallerton this month. Italian wine bar and kitchen Veeno has announced it will open at Northallerton’s Treadmills development on Thursday 15 October. The venue, run by local franchisee Chris Fernandes,...
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'Everyone can be part of it!' – Iconic York road to host free finale of new jazz festival
Bishopthorpe Road will host the finale of the York Jazz Festival with a free afternoon of live music. The finale of the festival will take place this Sunday, 4 October in the Shoppers Car Park from 12pm to 7:30pm. Featuring performances...
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2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA
Organizers say the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, the site of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996
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Mum’s anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council’s school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on a computer-generated map. They mean explaining to her four-year-old daughter why she cannot...
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Record number of entries as North East tourism awards finalists announced
North East England Tourism Awards 2027 finalists revealed after record entries, with attractions, hotels and restaurants competing for regional…
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Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops, warns Zelensky
North Korean troops were ‘being selected for training and subsequent deployment’ to Russia
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'Unique' hidden gem café in the Yorkshire Dales offering afternoon teas
The Old Sawmill Café is a unique place to enjoy a spot of lunch before or after a walk in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Polo makes landfall in Mexico as Category 3 hurricane
This year's Pacific hurricane season is shaping up as more severe than usual, as a Super El Niño, an extreme version of a recurring weather pattern, wreaks devastation, in the form of historic droughts and flooding.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Lethal Hurricane Polo threatens to unleash deadly flash floods across US Southwest
Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Baja California with flash flooding and winds described by forecasters as a “life-threatening.”
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Largest indoor country music festival taking place in the North this autumn
Ruby Rae’s York and Newcastle XL Indoor Country Festival will transform Times Square in Newcastle into a slice of Nashville.
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York colleagues take on 13-mile charity walk in memory of much-loved friend
Staff from Sandburn Hall and Griffon Forest will take on a 13.5-mile journey from Flaxton to St Leonard’s Hospice in tribute to head greenkeeper…
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York pub to host three-day punk, folk and rock music festival
The Fulford Arms in York is set to host the eighth One For The Road festival next month.
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An endangered frog nursery in LA cares for hundreds of tadpoles until they're ready for the wild
The Aquarium of the Pacific is nurturing critically endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs before releasing them into the wild
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What are Munich's plans for the Olympic Games?
From the Olympiapark to a new housing area in Daglfing via various events across Bavaria, we look at how Munich and the surrounding area would be transformed for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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New leader sets out priorities for Yorkshire Dales National Park
James Blake becomes chief executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, bringing YHA leadership experience to nature, communities and…
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Sydney teen taken to hospital after falling from moving bus on northern beaches
Transport for NSW, bus operator and Rail, Tram and Bus union investigate after incident on Monday evening
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Darlington pupils champion cycling, walking and public transport
Darlington students promote sustainable travel through cycling, walking and public transport projects, as council and Modeshift invite more schools…
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Why these York cafés are unlike anywhere else in the city
More than a café: Discover Explore's Reading Cafés during York Restaurant Week