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Surveillance identifies further cases of bluetongue in cattle
FOLLOWING active surveillance within a 10km temporary control zone, a further four cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) have been identified in cattle on two additional farms in Kent. “It’s clear the surveillance is working,” said Dr Joseph Henry
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Barclays to close two more North Yorkshire branches as banking hub recommended
Barclays will pull down the shutters on another two North Yorkshire branches next year with a banking hub recommended for Richmond. The banking giant has announced the closures of 18 more branches in early 2024, including two in North Yorkshire
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Remembering the night Beatlemania and JFK's assassination rocked the Globe
The 60th anniversary has just passed of an unforgettable night in Stockton when the globe was shaken by the assassination of the American president and the Globe was left shaking by the Beatles. On November 22, 1963, the Fab Four released their
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Warning to drivers in North Yorkshire as cold snap persists
A WARNING has gone out to drivers from police in North Yorkshire as freezing weather conditions persist across the county. Over the past 48 hours Whitby, Pickering, Malton and surrounding areas have seen several centimetres of snow and the county's
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Enjoy candlelit concerts with orchestra while on tour in region
ROYAL Northern Sinfonia is heading on tour to enjoy warm and cosy festive nights by candlelight in the North’s most beautiful churches. As part of the Christmas at The Glasshouse series, the Sinfonia is stopping in Durham for the first time ever
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Confidence Darlington A68 roundabouts scheme will go ahead despite failed funding bid
A Darlington road network upgrade scheme will continue despite a council’s bid for extra funding being turned down. Darlington Borough Council has confirmed the scheme to upgrade a busy section of the A68 in Cockerton has not been affected by
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Popular County Durham garden centre and plant nursery up for sale for £975k
A popular County Durham garden centre and plant nursery with a three-bedroom house, modern buildings, retail space and the potential for equestrian development, is up for sale for £975,000. New Row Farm, located between Wolsingham and Tow Law,
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Rishi Sunak helps kickstart Christmas in Bedale
Rishi Sunak joined the start of Christmas celebrations in Bedale. The Richmond MP and Prime Minister called in to the annual Bedale Christmas Festival at Bedale Hall on Saturday. He visited many of the 30-plus festive gift stalls in the hall
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Four saved by mountain rescuers after crashing into a wall on remote icy road
Four people have been saved by mountain rescue after crashing on a rural road nine miles from Stokesley. The police anticipated there would be difficulties getting there to help and called the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Two double-crewed
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Resounding victory for Liberal Democrats in North Yorkshire Council by-election
The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a resounding by-election victory on North Yorkshire Council. Dan Sladden took 41.5 per cent of the votes for the party in the by-election for the Sowerby and Topcliffe division, near Thirsk, yesterday (Thursday
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RAC rally joy for Constantine, heartbreak for Procter and Thompson
The bi-annual Roger Albert Clark Rally took place last week with several local crews tackling the five-day marathon, which saw a mixture of success and disappointment for the region’s competitors. The event, which harks back to the golden era of
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Abi enjoys national showjumping success with Hearts Cruise
Abi Leadbetter of Darlington hit top gear to win a title at the annual British Showjumping National Amateur and Veterans Championships. She won the the British Showjumping 1.10m category with Hearts Cruise at the hugely popular competition, held
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BMX bike track at North Yorkshire landmark upgraded
A BMX bike track in North Yorkshire has been given an upgrade to give riders a more exciting experience. The track in the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, near Thirsk, has been in use for many years by BMX enthusiasts and pro-cyclists. Due
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'Don't shatter lives this Christmas': Police launch drink drive campaign
North Yorkshire Police has launched its festive drink drive campaign, warning: "Don't shatter lives this Christmas." Over the next few weeks, the York and North Yorkshire road safety partnership will be sharing posts on social media based on real
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'Calculated criminals' jailed for role in farm GPS thefts across region
Two “calculated criminals” have been jailed for their role in a series of high value farm equipment thefts. Tomas Staukauskas, 32, of Beverley Road, Hull and Mantas Palionis, 31, of Abbey Street, Hull, were sentenced on Tuesday, November 21, at
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North Yorkshire private school opens up for girls
One of the oldest private prep schools in the North is throwing open its doors to girls up to age 13 as part of a new chapter. Aysgarth School, near Bedale in North Yorkshire, currently offers co-education from nursery to pre-prep year three, for
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Young Reporter- The prose and poetry of Yorkshire by Méabh O'Cofaigh (RGS)
As a region, Yorkshire has birthed many great writers- playwrights, poets and authors, who have written works that have shaped the literary canon. Some texts are revered today as classics, but all of these writers have been influenced by their background