Travel
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Travellers bid to remain on land amid High Court case
Occupants of the unauthorised Traveller site in Hillam plan a Planning Inspectorate appeal as High Court extends injunction on work at the North Yorkshire site.
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Application to remove 'much-loved' tree in North Yorkshire town
AN application has been made to remove a much-loved tree in a North Yorkshire town.
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Travellers plan appeal to remain on land at Hillam in North Yorkshire
A temporary injunction on work at the site at Hillam remains in place until an appeal can be heard.
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Firefighters help horse after accident in York village
Fire crews in York helped a horse stand after it fell on a road this afternoon.
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Missing fishermen search resumes one week after disappearance
Adverse sea conditions and anchoring difficulties forced a temporary halt to the search
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North East to experience wet and windy rest of week as Storm Austen approaches
People across the North East face a soggy and windy weekend as two storm systems threaten to bring days of unsettled weather to the region.
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More than 11,000 Bradford children enjoy summer holiday programme
A COUNCIL-RUN holiday programme helped more than 11,000 children enjoy a fun-filled summer
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Can you visit Amanda Owen's Ravenseat Farm? What Yorkshire Dales walkers need to know
Can you visit Amanda Owen's Ravenseat Farm in the Yorkshire Dales? What to know about public footpaths, cream teas, access and the Coast to Coast walk.
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'Sword of Damocles' hanging over Scots tourism business after 620 per cent rates hike
Cairngorm Lodges owner fears a 620 per cent rates increase could threaten the future of his award-winning off-grid tourism business in Royal Deeside.
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Giant tunnel proposed to tackle Windermere sewage discharges
United Utilities, Environment Agency and local campaigners say 12-mile tunnel could take sewage away from England’s largest lake
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Pope Leo's alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame's men's and women's teams are set to play a doubleheader in Rome on November 1, marking the start of the college basketball season
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Vanessa Williams announces Bradford show on first full UK tour
Vanessa Williams is bringing her upcoming UK tour to Bradford Live on February 26.
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Video. Dramatic footage shows ferry engulfed in flames off Indonesia
Video. All passengers and crew were rescued after the KMP Batumandi ferry caught fire near Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday.
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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 this morning (October 21).
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Police presence at bus station - Passenger chaos with 6 services disrupted
Passengers travelling on those routes have been advised to use the next available stands.
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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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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Oct. 15 - Oct. 21, 2026
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A 'Treasury of Ice' goes on show, revealing relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt
The Glacier Garden in Lucerne is showcasing artifacts from Switzerland's glaciers in an exhibit called "Treasury of Ice."
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County Durham mum and tiktoker praises local trail's safety for solo female walkers
A County Durham mam has praised Winlaton Mill's Land of Oak & Iron for the safety of its walking trail as a solo woman walker.
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Ryanair adds three new Edinburgh Airport routes for winter
Ryanair has announced its Winter 2026 schedule for Edinburgh Airport with 46 routes, including three new routes to Milan, Tirana and Warsaw.
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Pakistan vs England: Sloppy visitors floored by Arafat Minhas in Rawalpindi
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.
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Burglary at hotel in York in the early hours of morning
There has been a burglary at Hotel Indigo on Walmgate in York. It happened on Tuesday 6th October at approximately 0400hrs. Police would like anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them. It happened on Tuesday 6th October...
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Seven of the North East's best cosy bookshops to visit this autumn
Whether you're searching for a rare first edition, the latest bestseller or a cosy spot to spend a rainy afternoon, the North East has some of the best independent bookshops for every reader to enjoy this autumn.
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Popular dog day-out service Billy's Bus launches new County Durham route
Dog owners in Newton Aycliffe, Ferryhill and Chilton will soon be able to send their pets on a "tail-wagging adventure" after Billy's Bus announced a new County Durham route.
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Proposal to hike North Yorkshire councillors' allowances
Inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances is recommended
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Bishop Auckland pumpkin trail returns for half term with chance to win prizes
Families are planning visits to a pumpkin trail at Auckland Palace and Gardens in Bishop Auckland, with hidden pumpkins, challenges and prizes on offer this half term.
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Video. Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille
Video. Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
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Major rail disruption across North East as replacement buses run for two weekends
Rail travellers face weekend disruption due to engineering work.
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REVEALED: The new long-haul flights from Frankfurt and Munich in 2027
German airline Lufthansa is adding a number of new routes to its schedule in 2027, with destinations ranging from the Americas to Asia.
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Plans submitted to expand luxury castle hotel outside Glasgow
Plans have been submitted to expand Crossbasket Castle Hotel in High Blantyre, with proposals for additional bedrooms, leisure facilities and 12 cabins overlooking the River Calder.
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Venice Biennale art exhibition Shame Parade to open on Isle of Bute
Scotland’s Venice Biennale exhibition, Shame Parade, will open at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute in April 2027 before touring the UK and Europe.
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Edinburgh Airport passengers affected as Greek island airport to close for 4 months
Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, is scheduled to close for four months for major works.
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Saltburn restaurant 'over the moon' as viral American gobsmacked by unique crab dish
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Smith, known online as Kalani Ghost Hunter, visited Seafront Kitchen in Saltburn to try their parmo, which combined the Chinese-American dish Crab Rangoon with a classic Teesside delicacy.
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John Turturro, thief of New York characters, adds a capstone in 'The Last Pickpocket in New York'
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988
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Dumfries and Galloway named among world's top travel destinations for 2027
Dumfries and Galloway named National Geographic’s only UK destination in Best of the World 2027, praised for dark skies, wild landscapes and cycling.
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York Castle Museum to recreate Victorian Christmas Eve throughout winter season
York Castle Museum will recreate the atmosphere of a Victorian Christmas Eve from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with new displays, festive music and
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Petrolheads and families invited to huge modified car meet near York - and it's free
Petrolheads and families alike are expected to descend on a free event showcasing modified cars in Yorkshire this weekend.
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Petrolheads and families invited to huge modified car meet near York - and it's free
Petrolheads and families alike are expected to descend on a free event showcasing modified cars in Yorkshire this weekend.
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Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
Paris has returned to calm after a weekend of intense rioting across France
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Building cities that can withstand a changing climate
From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.
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Man sought after assault outside hotel in Yorkshire coastal town
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to following an assault outside a hotel in Whitby.
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Buzzworks opens seven-figure Bass & Barrel pub and hotel in North Berwick
Buzzworks has opened The Bass & Barrel in North Berwick after a seven-figure refurbishment, with a pub, restaurant and 12 boutique bedrooms.
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Man sought after assault outside hotel in Yorkshire coastal town
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to following an assault outside a hotel in Whitby.
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All flights suspended as popular Greek island airport to close for 4 months
Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.
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Newcastle Airport passengers affected as Greek airport to close for 4 months
This Greek island airport will not be an option for Newcastle Airport passengers soon as it's set to close for four months.
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Ryanair announce new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport
Ryanair has announced four new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2027.
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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 this morning (October 20).
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Sunday bus linking Bradford with Yorkshire Dales to run all winter
A SUNDAY bus service connecting Bradford with the Yorkshire Dales will continue through the winter season