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PM defends council funding amid £40m black hole in North Yorkshire’s budget
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the financial support available to councils in the face of a mounting black hole in North Yorkshire Council’s budget. Mr Sunak was speaking at Harrogate Bus Company’s headquarters in Starbeck this morning
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Controversial plans for new estate with 45 homes on field given green light
Controversial plans for a new estate on a field in a North East town have been given the green light despite suggestions the town already has enough housing. Council officers had recommended approval for the plans for 45 homes at Ford Close Riding
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Fire-hit pub at heart of North Yorkshire community up for sale
A much-loved North Yorkshire pub has gone on the market. The family-run Tiger Inn at Coneythorpe, near Knaresborough, was renovated and refurbished after a fire in November 2020. When the pub reopened almost a year later in October 2021 The
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Residents’ fury over PGL proposal to offer site to ‘day guests’
Villagers have voiced fury after the firm which transformed North Yorkshire Police’s former headquarters into a children’s residential holiday centre unveiled plans to open the site to “day guests” and significantly extend the hours outdoor sports
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Teenager due in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A teenager has been charged with causing the deaths of three teenagers in a crash in North Yorkshire in 2022. Joshua Chapman, 19, from Bedale, is facing three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear at York Magistrates
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Sunak says scrapping northern leg of HS2 helps bus services during depot visit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said bus services are benefiting from the Government’s decision that saw the scrapping of the northern leg of HS2, as he visited a depot in Harrogate. Mr Sunak was speaking as he was shown around the latest electric buses
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Arson investigation launched in connection with fire at former Darlington care home
Police officers investigating a fire at a former Darlington care home have launched an arson investigation in connection with the incident. Emergency services were called to the former South Park Care Centre on Lakeside in Darlington just before
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Author releases first 'feminist thriller' novel inspired by Handmaid's Tale
An author who was inspired by Margaret Atwood's Handmaid's Tale has released her debut 'feminist thriller'. Sally Grey, who graduated from Newcastle University, but hails from Northallerton, has been inspired by writing her whole life - but has
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‘Mobile masts could harm landscapes and nature’ on North York Moors
Telecommunications firms including Three and Virgin Media have been told their plans to extend reception across one of England’s largest mobile “notspots” should be rejected as they would spoil some of the country’s finest landscapes and could hit
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Cathedral announces next steps for its controversial annexe plan
Ripon Cathedral will host drop-in consultation events in February and March where cathedral members will answer questions regarding its controversial plans to build a new annexe. The cathedral “paused” its planning application to North Yorkshire
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Roads closed due to snow and flooding as 'wintry blast' hits region
Several roads have been closed due to flooding and snow build-up after parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire were hit with a 'wintry blast' overnight. As temperatures were restored to milder conditions compared to what we've been seeing over
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Darlington care home damaged by fire and smoke after suspected arson attack
A disused care home has been badly damaged after a fire broke out on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the former South Park Care Centre on Lakeside in Darlington just before 3pm. Firefighters wearing specialist breathing
