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'Little gem' Yorkshire heritage railway that is perfect for a family day out
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is the only heritage railway in East Yorkshire and has a "delightful" café for after your train ride.
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Iranian hackers carry out unprecedented attack on UK’s power network
The generator was forced to shut down for four days following the cyber attack
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Mayors to get new powers over planning decisions under Burnham proposals
Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing funding
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ChatGPT’s new voice was driving me mad, so I counted its ‘umms’ and ‘hmms’ — I wasn’t expecting them to change how I talked to AI
I hate ChatGPT’s new 'ums', 'rights' and awkward pauses
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Special train service announced for Tour of Britain finish in Yorkshire Dales
Cycling fans attending the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s Stage 4 finish in Leyburn can avoid road closures and congestion by using a special…
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British comedian Jimmy Carr in talks to host BBC reboot of Top Gear, reports
The BBC's reboot of Top Gear is set to be hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr, according to reports.
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Historic home in County Durham village offers grand living and cottage potential
Staindrop House is a limewash-rendered 18th-century family home that stands proudly in the heart of the village after which it is named, its clearly…
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Gentleman Jack story to be told in new Anne Lister ballet
Anne Lister’s life as Gentleman Jack will come to the stage in a new ballet at Bradford’s St George’s Hall next month.
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How to pronounce the confusing name of this West Yorkshire town
Keighley has a confusing name to pronounce so here is a guide to help you out.
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Six EU countries push for windfall tax on oil companies
Citing surging profits amid the Middle East war, six EU countries, including Germany and Italy, want finance ministers to discuss the levy at next month’s meeting in Dublin. #EuropeNews
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Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘earthquake-like’ retaliation over Trump’s threats
Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war
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See inside the new County Durham photography studio capturing precious family moments
Take a look around the new photography studio in County Durham.
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Emotional family pilgrimage brings Australian woman back to her Darlington roots
THE great-great-grand-daughter of the man who founded The Northern Echo more than 150 years ago has been in Darlington this week from her home in…
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'It's our way of saying thank you' - famous strongman to attend gym's 20th birthday
A famous strongman is set to appear at a gym’s 20th birthday celebration.
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Dog Day returns to North Yorkshire attraction with fun for pets and owners
Dog Day will return to the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Ripon on September 6, with Positively Canine hosting a dog-friendly event…
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How to pronounce the confusing name of this West Yorkshire town
Keighley has a confusing name to pronounce so here is a guide to help you out.
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County Durham murdered toddler's memory to be honoured by charity football match
Maya’s Football Match will take place at Consett AFC on Sunday, September 6, in memory of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell.
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Harrogate group's Boardeaux cycle for friend with brain tumour
The friends from Harrogate, who met playing golf, are hoping to raise £35,000 by cycling 480 miles.
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Record numbers of climate crisis insects: what to do if you spot a praying mantis
This summer, unusually many praying mantises can be spotted in German gardens. How to distinguish the "Mantid religiosa" from a grasshopper and what to do…
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Ex-Durham police officer accused of 'slamming' partner's head against wall
A former Durham Police officer has been accused of slamming his partner’s head against a wall and subjecting her to domestic abuse.
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Lookout for masked burglar jailed after Aycliffe home raided and stolen car crashed
A man acted as a look-out in an early hours' house burglary and was then a passenger in a car taken from outside the targeted home, which went…
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The desperate race to contain Ebola in DR Congo as deadly outbreak reaches 100 days
The death toll has accelerated sharply, with roughly half of the more than 2,500 deaths recorded in the past 20 days – with the threat fuelled by a mix of conflict, misinformation and services strained by aid cuts. Liz Cookman reports
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County Durham road to close for gas main replacement works - public notice
County Durham motorists are being warned of a temporary road closure on Park View Rear in Chester-le-Street from August 24 to September 7, 2026,…
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British comedian Jimmy Carr in talks to host BBC reboot of Top Gear, reports
The BBC's reboot of Top Gear is set to be hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr, according to reports.
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Live music night in Tadcaster raises hundreds for hospital appeals
Riley Smith Hall in Tadcaster recently hosted a music event which raised hundreds in aid of the Tiny Lives Appeal.
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Special Wensleydale Railway trains to take cycling fans to Leyburn
Wensleydale Railway will run a special service to take spectators to Leyburn for the finish of Stage 4 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men’s Cycle…
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Award-nominated author shares her perfect weekend in Yorkshire
Hebden Bridge based Rozie Kelly takes us through her perfect Yorkshire weekend
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Ukraine war latest: Macron pledges to deliver missile interceptors to Kyiv
Andrey Kelin reportedly left his role in July
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Could this be the North-East's ultimate all-day breakfast spot?
From Full English breakfasts and pancake stacks to burgers, coffee and vegan options, Baker Street Kitchen has become a go-to brunch destination in…
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Liverpool: Why Alexander Isak & Florian Wirtz must step up after Mohamed Salah's exit
Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't replaced him yet. This is why.
