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Young Reporter: Rebecca Downes Returns to Darlington - Gracie Ahmed QE College
On the horizon for Darlington's’ Forum Music Centre is the fully independent, Birmingham based artist Rebecca Downes. She is known for her original music - an ethereal blend of blues and rock that she co-writes with Steve Birkett on her own label -
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County Durham museum to host special open day this weekend
One of County Durham's favourite museums is set to throw open its doors this weekend as part of a packed calendar of events. For the whole of February, there's something great to see and do every day at The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle. From
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New homes approved in village set to grow by 45%
A further housing development in a village set to grow by 45 per cent in the space of a few years has been unanimously approved by councillors after hearing the resulting traffic safety had been judged to be less than “severe”. North Yorkshire
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Long-standing family-run abattoir announces closure after 23 years of business
The owner of a long-standing family-run abattoir has announced its closure after more than two decades of serving the Yorkshire Dales community. McIntyre Meats, which has called Bainbridge in Wensleydale home for the last 23 years, has decided
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Mayor candidate’s van gets stuck in snow on ‘treacherous’ North Yorkshire road
A North Yorkshire mayor candidate had to put campaigning on hold after his van became stuck in snow. Keane Duncan was driving his van – named Peggy – between Lofhouse and Fearby near Masham this morning (Thursday, February 8) when he got into
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Snow arrives in County Durham and North Yorkshire amid weather warning
Snow has arrived in County Durham, Darlington and North Yorkshire as a yellow weather warning remains in place for the North East. The warning covers the whole of the North East, Northumberland and North Yorkshire from 6am on Thursday (February
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Mystery as clothes and horse rosette from 2006 found by police on cliffside
Officers are concerned for the welfare of an unidentified person after a bundle of clothes and a horse show rosette from 2006 were found. The bundle was found at the top of Huntcliff in Saltburn on Wednesday (February 7) includes multiple pieces
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Landmark House of Fraser building set for overhaul with help of levelling up cash
Middlesbrough’s landmark House of Fraser building will be transformed as part of a £20m investment programme to revitalise the town. Middlesbrough Council was identified in the latest round of so-called levelling up funding in the spring of last
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Councillors to decide whether County Durham primary school will close
Councillors are being asked to agree on the closure of a school which has the lowest pupil numbers in County Durham. Durham County Council’s Cabinet is next week being recommended to approve the closure of Rookhope Primary School, which serves
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'Life in Darlington will be harder': Stark warning amid plea for more council funding
Life will be harder for people in Darlington until the council receives substantial financial support from the government, residents have been warned. Councillors welcomed the news that Darlington Borough Council will receive £29.3m from the government
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Script inspired by teenager's Ukraine journey to be brought to life on stage
Taking his script to the stage will be an emotional experience for budding young Ukrainian actor, Alan Tarkil. But, now rebuilding his life in Stockton, the 18-year-old is passionate about sharing this story. His play, Snowdrop, was first written
