High Street
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Phone lines down, a chimney stack collapses and toilets hit by tree – Storm Boelo latest
Emergency services have responded to dozens of incidents caused by Storm Boelo today (Sunday). Fire crews have tackled everything from dangerous overhead signs to chimney stack collapses. The Met Office yellow warning for high winds is in...
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The independent Portuguese café bringing a taste of Lisbon to Yarm
Café Nossa is an independent Portuguese café on Yarm High Street serving brunch, coffee, pastries, artisan cheeses, cured meats and wines.
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The traditional North East butcher that has been serving customers for over 70 years
Blackwells Butchers in Norton is an independent family-run butcher, that have been serving customers for more than 70 years.
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Bradford South MP backs calls for Reform-led council to scrap parking charges
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has backed a petition calling for free parking in Wibsey, urging Bradford Council to reconsider charges that campaigners say are harming local businesses.
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Inverurie named Scotland’s Town of the Year after high street revival
Inverurie has been named Scotland’s Town of the Year after boosting footfall, growing its farmers’ market and supporting independent businesses.
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Man arrested in North East town centre after police seize axe and meat cleaver
A man was arrested after police seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him in Stockton town centre.
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'I lost my job six months after giving birth - now I'm opening my second skin clinic'
Body Era, a new wellness hub from award-winning entrepreneur Sam Porteous, is set to open on Yarm High Street.
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Popular bakery refunds customers after admitting product was 'not good enough'
A popular Queensbury bakery has refunded customers after admitting a batch of its vanilla slices fell below the standards expected by the business.
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Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
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Popular shop in the Broadway Bradford to permanently shut this weekend
It was one of the first stores to open in The Broadway back in 2015.
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MP demands answers over Darlington Post Office closure as staff face uncertain future
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy is demanding answers over the closure of the town centre Post Office amid concerns for residents who rely on the service and staff now facing an uncertain future.
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Fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish town as road closed and cordon put in place
Fire crews were called out during the early hours of the morning to tackle a blaze that broke out on a Scottish town's main street.
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Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
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Colour blindness does not hold back tattoo artist who opens first studio
Transforming the building into a tattoo studio proved a challenge.
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Lotus Lounge confirms opening date for new Pan-Asian restaurant in Yarm
Yarm’s new Pan-Asian restaurant Lotus Lounge has announced its opening date - and there are just days to go.
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Inside 5 bed family home reduced twice after being on market for nearly a year
The price was cut by £25,000 in January and by a further £25,000 in June.
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'You leave feeling better about yourself' - Customers adore this Bradford salon
The salon has built a loyal client base who return not only for the treatments, but for the atmosphere created by the team.
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Bright lights and thumping music fill High Street as Yarm Fair kicks off
Screaming thrill seekers, bright lights, and thumping music filled the air in Yarm last night as the fair rolled back into town.
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Popular Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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15 of the best places to get a curry in the Harrogate district according to you
When it comes to places to get a curry in the Harrogate district, there is definitely plenty of choice and we take a look at some of the best.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across North Yorkshire
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for North Yorkshire restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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Could a roadsweeper operated by volunteers help to 'put pride back' in town?
SKIPTON councillors are hoping investing in a road sweeper will lead to cleaner streets, ice-free pavements and a pride in the town.
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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National Fish & Chip awards - Local shop in running for 'best newcomer'
The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 24 next year at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.
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Peacocks to open new store with £50 golden tickets for first 10 customers
Fashion retailer Peacocks is set to open a new store in Northallerton, bringing a vacant High Street unit back into use and creating new job opportunities.
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Police investigation after phone allegedly stolen at pub and found smashed
POLICE have issued an image of someone they would like to speak to following an incident in a pub in Sutton-in-Craven.
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Bradford Council announces Thornton High Street closure
A SECTION of High Street in Thornton is set to close temporarily
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Budget 2026: Chancellor urged to ease cost of living with tax rises
The IPPR is urging the Government to look at tax rises to tackle the cost of living pressures.
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Waltzers, wagons, and big wheel take over Yarm as fair rolls into town for 2026
Wagons, waltzers, and a big wheel have taken over Yarm as the fair rolls into town for 2026 - take a look at some pictures here.
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Main York city centre Post Office to close after final trading day today
The main Post Office in York city centre is set to close after its final trading day today as the shop where it is based prepares to shut after years in the city centre.
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The UK's lowest-rated bank has been revealed – with queues the biggest complaint
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best
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Main York city centre Post Office to close after final trading day today
The main Post Office in York city centre is set to close after its final trading day today as the shop where it is based prepares to shut after years in the city centre.
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Yarm High Street to close for five hours tonight as fair arrives in town
Yarm High Street is set to close for five hours tonight as the fair arrives in town. Here are the full details of all the road closures this week.
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Councillor 'bamboozled' as experts say war memorial stonework does not need cleaning
RESTORATION plans for Skipton's war memorial are being reworked after conservation experts said it didn't need cleaning.
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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
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Phase Eight and Hobbs apologise to customers as cybersecurity attack hits system
The parent company of UK fashion brands including Hobbs and Phase Eight was hit by a “cybersecurity incident”.
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The ram-raiders left our town in shock. We’re fighting back in the only way we know
Peebles hit the headlines when its cash machines were stolen by raiders. Local Lesley Morrison explains how an old tradition is bolstering the town’s community spirit
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Mystery of brilliant Bishop Auckland schoolgirl who vanished is solved 140 years on
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20 years of Knaresborough volunteers who have helped transform the town
A not-for-profit Knaresborough group is celebrating 20 years of transforming the town’s high street and public spaces by supporting a massive range of community projects.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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What rides will be at Yarm Fair? Waltzers, crazy frog, and coasters confirmed
Thrill seekers are set to enjoy the Crazy Frog, waltzers, and ghost trains as the fair returns to Yarm High Street for 2026.
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Yarm Fair 2026 - everything we know on timings, road closures, and event
Yarm Fair is returning to the town once again for 2026 - here is everything you need to know about the annual event.
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Bradford 60s group was big part of city's rock 'n' roll scene
THIS group started as skiffle group The Travellers in the late 1950s, when friends at Bolton Villas Youth Club got together.
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Redcar charity that began in church hall now helping 8,000 people every year
Footprints in the Community café, which began in a church hall 15 years ago, has grown into a charity helping more than 8,000 people every year.
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A former bank has been turned into a tapas in a North Yorkshire town: does it add up?
ONE aspect of our changing High Streets is the growing number of "ghost" bank premises. The often-grand buildings that were once the anchors that oiled the commercial engines of our town centres with cash and friendly bank managers are now for the most part empty shells.
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Village green with mystery owner given protected status after nearly 60 years
A North Yorkshire village green which has no registered owner has been granted protected community status after being maintained by local residents for almost 60 years.