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Man accused of arson attack on North Yorkshire GP surgery dies in prison
The man accused of setting a North Yorkshire surgery on fire has died in prison. John Leadbitter, 62, of no fixed address, had been charged with causing arson with intent to endanger life, carrying a knife in public, unlawful violence and causing
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Estate manager 'completely innocent' of causing £2m blaze at top restaurant
A North Yorkshire estate manager has left court “without a stain on his character” after he was acquitted of starting the fire that destroyed an award-winning restaurant. The Star Inn at Harome burnt down in November 2021 in a £2 million blaze
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Northallerton Male Voice choir concert hailed a success
Bedale Methodist Church hosted a full capacity audience for the latest outstanding performance by Northallerton Male Voice Choir on the evening of Saturday, February 17. The choir gave a huge thanks goes to the church's organisers and to all those
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Major crackdown coming for drivers using phones in North Yorkshire
Drivers using mobile phones at the wheel are being targeted by police in York and North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say that over the next two weeks - February 26 – March 10, as part of Operation Contact officers will target distracted driving
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Man admits criminal damage to castle, former home of North Yorkshire MP
A young man who damaged a 500-year-old Grade I-listed medieval castle in North Yorkshire has appeared in court. Much of the main building of Crayke Castle, a scheduled monument near Easingwold, was constructed in the 15th Century and is now a private
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New hatchery in North Yorkshire hopes to protect endangered crayfish
A new hatchery in North Yorkshire aims to protect endangered crayfish. Work has started on the facility at Flamingo Land near Malton with hopes of housing captive-born crayfish by spring 2024 and bringing in wild females with eggs by summer 2025
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Winners revealed at inspiring 2024 Northern Farmer Awards ceremony
The winners of the 2024 Northern Farmer Awards were revealed as the great and the good of the region's agricultural industry came together for an inspiring ceremony on Thursday night. Awards were presented in ten categories at Pavilions of Harrogate
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Landmark hotel destroyed by fire a decade ago set to be partly demolished
Plans for the partial demolition of a landmark North Yorkshire hotel, which was destroyed by fire ten years ago this month, have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. The demolition work refers to what remains of the hotel building – including
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Teen relying on lifts from villagers after his route to school AXED by council
A high-flying A-level student's family has been left angered after their son has been left to rely on lifts from people in his village after his school bus route was axed. Lewis McGregor, 16, only moved to England from India in 2022 to join his
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Rehabilitation firm for trauma victims sets up new base in town
DARLINGTON has become the new home to a specialist rehabilitation company with ambitions to become the best in the UK. Having outgrown its current base in York, Bridge Case Management began the search for a new office in the North-East to allow
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Return of the Vikings! Village is being recreated in County Durham
A Viking village, complete with cookhouse, cottages and a working blacksmith’s forge, is being recreated as part of a spectacular live outdoor theatre production in County Durham. Taking place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September
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People give their views on transport in Northallerton
More than 150 people attended an event at Northallerton Town Hall to give their views on what they would like to see in future transport plans. Organised by the three local councils, Northallerton, Romanby and Brompton, councillors wanted to find
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Holiday lodges approved in Wensleydale after four year planning battle
Plans to extend a Yorkshire Dales caravan site have been approved on appeal after nearly four years. Councillors originally turned down the scheme for 27 holiday lodges at Akebar Park, in Wensleydale. The owners have welcomed the decision but hit
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'Loneliness is a silent killer': Dales venue joins Chatty Café scheme
Rishi Sunak has commended a Swaledale café for helping to combat loneliness. The Copper Kettle in Reeth has joined the nationwide Chatty Café scheme – an initiative which aims to provide places to encourage conversation among strangers. Under
