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Northallerton pub reopens after colourful £300,000 renovation
A well-known pub has reopened after undergoing a £300,000 renovation that has seen a colourful refit of its bar and seating areas. The Potting Shed in High Street, Northallerton, reopened earlier this month to hype after the popular venue showed
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County Durham rural road blocked after large fly-tip as investigation launched
An investigation has been launched after a rural County Durham road was blocked by a fly-tip issue. Police enforcement officers and Durham County Council wardens were called to the environmental incident over the weekend, which took place at Halfway
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Lithium firm secures rights for 60,000 acres in County Durham - from the Church
Northern Lithium has secured new longer term mineral rights from the Church Commissioners for England. The company says it gives them a far wider geographical area to explore for and extract lithium and other minerals from saline brines within
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MP calls proposals to introduce car parking charges at North East park 'madness'
An MP has labelled proposals to introduce car parking charges at a popular North East park as ‘madness.’ Matt Vickers, MP for Stockton South, has said potential charges will deter people from visiting Preston Park, which has this week seen work
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Tributes to loving grandad who died in 'hit-and-run' with two men accused of murder
The family of a man who died following an alleged 'hit and run' van crash on Friday evening (February 9) have paid tribute to him. Brian Darby, 60, died after incident was reported in the Myton Way/Rings area of Ingleby Barwick, near Stockton.
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Solar energy farm approved by councillors despite fears over ‘harmful’ visual impact
A new solar energy farm south of Redcar and the A174 has been granted planning permission despite concerns over its impact on so-called heritage assets. Members of Redcar and Cleveland Council’s regulatory committee went against a planning officer
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‘Truly special’ tribute as hospital trust confirms chief executive’s departure
The former boss of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been confirmed as having left in the wake of the appointment of a new group CEO. The organisation said chief executive Sue Page received no financial severance package in departing
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Warning to dog owners after sheep killed in North Yorkshire attack
A warning has gone out to dog owners after two sheep were killed in a North Yorkshire attack. "Warning - graphic image below" North Yorkshire Police is warning dog owners to keep their animals on a lead near livestock, or face prosecution.
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Landscape partnership unveils hidden historical Gem Trail
A NEW art trail has been unveiled in the North-East town affectionately known as the ‘cradle of the railways’. The Gem Trail, which comprises nine art installations, celebrates the often-overlooked stories of local North-East women and their significant
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North Yorkshire teenager to continue family tradition by competing at Crufts 2024
A Northallerton teenager will become the fourth generation of her family to show dogs when she competes at Crufts. Seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Chandler will show at the competition in Birmingham next month alongside her sisters Catherine, 8, and
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Henry VIII's missing artwork one step closer to County Durham museum
A campaign to bring Henry VIII’s 16th Century artwork to the North East is one step closer to success. The Auckland Project has reached the £1m milestone through donations since beginning its campaign to bring Henry VIII’s tapestry to Bishop Auckland
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Darlington Council insists it hasn't ditched pledge to help with cost of living
Darlington Council has insisted it has not ditched its promise to help residents with the cost of living. The Labour-Liberal Democrat authority faced criticism from opposition councillors after announcing plans to increase the rents of council-owned
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Garden waste bins in North Yorkshire to cost £46.50 this year
Residents across North Yorkshire are being offered the new garden waste licence which costs £46.50 ahead of this year’s collections starting in March. North Yorkshire Council say the service has been standardised to ensure it is the same regardless
