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Proposal for RNLI statue of lifeboat disaster survivor Henry Freeman
A statue celebrating Whitby’s maritime lifesaving history could be built as part of a plan for an ‘RNLI-themed garden’. The statue, of lifeboat disaster survivor Henry Freeman, would be built on the left side of the steps at the bottom of Whitby
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One taken to hospital following crash which saw large emergency service response
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in a North East town centre which saw a large emergency service response. Cleveland Police confirmed they attended a crash on Prince Regent Street in Stockton on Monday (December 11).
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Festive Fundraising for Mental Health Support - Jack Parvin QE
A Christmas Market at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington, in support of the charity, ‘I’m George’s Mate’, helps get the word out about mental health struggles. Despite heavy rainfall and rather unfavourable weather conditions, the
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50th call out of the year for Cleveland Mountain Rescue
Cleveland Mountain Rescue volunteers attended their 50th call out of the year helping paramedics to get help to an injured woman in Guisborough Woods. Driving rain and wind meant the patient, who had badly injured her ankle during an official run
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Further delays to re-opening of historic North Yorkshire toll bridge
Bad weather and a ‘technical issue’ has caused months of further delay to the re-opening of a toll bridge in North Yorkshire. Aldwark Bridge, which crosses the Ouse between Aldwark and Little Ouseburn, near Boroughbridge, has been closed since
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No business like Snow business – a panto for all ages at Darlington Hippodrome
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs opened at Darlington Hippodrome at the weekend. PETER BARRON was in good company when he sat in the audience… In my book, the true test of a pantomime is whether it appeals not just to children but adults too.
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School pupils join Guisborough Choral Society for 'a night of shining stars'
Guisborough Choral Society held their annual Christmas concert last weekend at Guisborough Methodist Church, entitled "A Night of Shining Stars". This year, however, they were joined by children from the Highcliffe Primary School choir. The programme
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Darlington care home told to improve after inspection downgrades rating
A Darlington care home has been told to improve over issues in safety and leadership just seven months after it received a ‘good’ rating. The Riverside View Care Home in Darlington has had its rating downgraded after a CQC (Care Quality Commission
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Fully funded training scheme launched to help farming's next generation
A new agricultural training programme to support the development of farming’s next generation has been launched by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Ambitious farmers aged under 35 are encouraged to apply for a place on the Goodall Agri-Development
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Agony for Guisborough as Birtley edge seven-goal thriller
Guisborough Town 3, Birtley Town 4 (Northern League – Division One) Guisborough Town striker Jason Blackburn looked to have had the perfect comeback when he scored after more than a year out following a horrific broken ankle. His 79th minute
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Police investigate as cooking oil stolen from Barkers department store
Police have issued a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to following the theft of cooking oil in Northallerton. Two incidents happened at Barkers department store – one on October 19 and one on October 31. Officers are asking
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Public urged show understanding as teams face 'challenging' flood conditions
Members of the public have been urged to have patience as river levels continue to rise and teams on the ground facing 'challenging' conditions. Vehicles have been seen driving the wrong way down Norton Road (Blackboards) as County Bridge is closed
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Rogue trader cost customers £500k for bad work and put one through 'sheer hell'
A trader who cost customers more than £500,000 for bad building work, putting one through “sheer hell”, is behind bars today. Christopher Newman, 41, overpromised and underdelivered on work by his company Hartburn Lofts and Extensions Ltd, leaving
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These men flooded a North Yorkshire town with heroin and crack cocaine
Seven members of an organised crime gang who flooded a North Yorkshire town with heroin and crack cocaine have been sentenced. The two ringleaders of the Bradford-based gang, which peddled drugs in Harrogate have been jailed for a total of 17 years