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Coalition of organisations calls for ban on sky lanterns
A COALITION of organisations are calling on the Government to act now to make the use of sky lanterns illegal. The NFU has written to Environment Minister Rebecca Pow as part of a group of 18 farming, environment, animal and fire organisations to
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Banks Group seeking £3.5m development on Stockton site
A NORTH-East employer is looking to expand with the development of a natural gas/hydrogen “peaker plant” in Stockton. The Banks Group has called in NOF, the business development specialists for the energy sector, to help it enhance its regional
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Dales artist paints portrait of RAF pilot during lockdown
A LOCAL artist and musician has been busy during the lockdown months indulging in his various artistic passions – most recently handing over his latest commission to a very satisfied customer. The painting by John Hunter included a portrait of the
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Bedale and Dales Croquet Club start new season
MEMBERS of Bedale and Dales Croquet Club launched the new 2021 playing season at BASA (Bedale Athletic and Sports Association) on Tuesday, May 4 after missing out on the 2020 season owing to lockdown. The croquet club is one of six sports clubs
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Coates and Wheatley impress at Thruxton
THE opening round of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship took place at Thruxton in Hampshire last weekend where the mixed weather and a series of incidents made for a challenging meeting for the organisers. Two local competitors made the
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Plenty of changes at town council with only three former members re-elected
A TOWN council will be full of fresh faces when it meets for the first time since last week’s local elections after only voters decided to stick with just three former councillors. The large-scale shift in personnel at Barnard Castle Town Council
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'Action on Amazon' campaign continues in Darlington
A UNION has been continuing its campaign targeting working practices at Amazon at the company's Darlington fulfilment centre. Unite has accused Amazon of "anti-union tactics" and says workers have raised concerns about issues such as bullying,
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Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist falls off bike onto road
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was injured after falling off his bike in the Yorkshire Dales. The cyclist was travelling along an unclassified road between Gayle and Oughtershaw, near to Busk Farm at around 11.10am on Sunday
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Litter busters to clean-up Bedale on Sunday
A NORTH Yorkshire town is in line for a big clean up as volunteers armed with mops, brushes and litter pickers leap into action in preparation for the summer. Bedale Litter Busters are organising the event on Sunday, May 16. They are asking
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Father of four killed by drug driver
A DRUG driver who drove on the wrong side of the road killing a father-of-four in a head-on collision has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. George Thompson, 36, also caused serious injuries to the passengers in his car an adult and three children
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Row over Yarm wine bar courtyard sees residents cry foul over its use
AN ongoing saga into a wine bar courtyard has now seen residents cry foul over privacy fears. Fourteen Drops, on Yarm High Street, has acquired “temporary event notices” (TENs) to use a space to the rear of the bar to serve customers during Covid
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Couple set up marquee company and call for help to rebuild business
A COUPLE who before the pandemic organised their own wedding have started a marquee business and are calling on hospitality and wedding companies to join forces with them to help rebuild business. Mica and Roddy Keeble set up Ohana Marquees in
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Record entries at British Eventing Horse Trials at Richmond Equestrian Centre
THERE were a record number of entries for the British Eventing Horse Trials at Richmond Equestrian Centre at the weekend. The packed field included Olympic equestrian riders and national champions, such as Nicola Wilson, Ros Canter and Ian Stark
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Mavericks edge ahead of Unicorn in the race for the Wensleydale Creamery League title
RICHMOND MAVERICKS came from behind to beat Unicorn and edge ahead in the race for the Wensleydale Creamery League title on Saturday. Unicorn took the lead with a Tom Keegan free-kick from a tight angle, despite early Mavs pressure. The visitors
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Mid-game super over introduced in revamped evening cricket league
A NEWLY revamped Pilmoor Evening Cricket League season is underway after the inactivity of 2020. The reduced number of clubs has resulted in there being just one division. Fixtures have been seeded to reduce the possibility of mismatches, and the
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Big scoring Bedale put six past Hampsthwaite
Bedale AFC Reserves 6 Hampsthwaite FC 3 BEDALE hosted Hampsthwaite FC in the Colin Lowe Memorial Premier Division. The heavy overnight and morning rain had been soaked up by the pitch, which was in perfect condition. Bedale had the first real
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Feversham Cricket League to resume after lockdown hiatus
BACK on June 12, 2020, with the Covid-19 epidemic very much in mind, Feversham Cricket League officials, albeit with a degree of reluctance, came to the inevitable conclusion there was no realistic prospect of a full league and cup programme taking
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Personal bests come thick and fast for Allerton Juniors Athletics Club
PERSONAL best times are coming thick and fast for members of Allerton Juniors Athletics Club (AJAC), who have all managed to hit a streak of good form in recent events. AJAC had by far the largest club turnout for the Pitstop 2km race on Wednesday
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Man left with facial injuries after attack
A MAN has been arrested following an attack. North Yorkshire Police say that a 24-year-old man from Knaresborough has been arrested in connection with an incident, which involved another man being assaulted. police spokesman said: "The 21-year-old
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Inside the 14-bed former Saltburn care home sold at auction for £350,000
A 14-BED care home that has sat on the market for years has finally been sold at auction. The mid-terrace property, which had been used as an adult care home since 1987, was sat on the market for years before being snapped up at auction for £350,000
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Historic Kiora Hall to become school for autistic children
A GRAND old building with a fascinating history is to become a new school for autistic children on Teesside. The North East Autism Society (NEAS) is to invest approximately £1.3m in repurposing the disused Kiora Hall after entering into an agreement
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Shipping containers plan for historic bowling green
A BOWLING green which was opened in the year suffragettes disrupted the State Opening of Parliament could see three steel shipping containers placed beside it and a colourful mural painted on its grade II listed boundary wall. Darlington Parks
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First look at how £100m redevelopment of Darlington Station could look
THE first images of what Darlington's redeveloped train station could look like have been revealed. Darlington's Bank Top station is in line for a £100million redevelopment, which it is hoped will be finished by December 2024. The development
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Ambition to bring historic stables into 21st century
THE new owners of an historic farm and racing yard overlooking the Yorkshire Dales National Park have revealed an ambition to bulldoze the buildings and build an array of modern sporting facilities. Racehorse owners John and Jess Dance said their
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Leyburn Arts Centre goes Bat to the Future
TO celebrate her appointment as a regional science ambassador, a Leyburn youth worker has launched a bat-themed project. Every year, the British Science Association recruits 12 individuals, all previous recipients of a British Science Week Community
