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New Environment Secretary pressed on farm funding on day two of Great Yorkshire Show
New Environment Secretary Steve Reed, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner, the Archbishop of York and Countryfile's Adam Henson were among the thousands who flocked to the second day of the Great Yorkshire Show. After Tuesday's deluge, conditions
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Richmond sheep farmers win big at the Great Yorkshire Show
The Richmond sheep farming community has won a raft of accolades at the Great Yorkshire Show. The Stones family, farming at Nun Cote Nook in Marrick, near Richmond, took the reserve breed champion for their gimmer shearling North Country Cheviot
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NHS staff trained in offering 'nature prescriptions'
Healthcare professionals from Richmondshire and Hambleton have taken part in a novel training session on RSPB Nature Prescriptions. Six NHS staff gathered at Glebe House Surgery in Bedale recently for a two-hour workshop delivered by the National
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World-class cycling event announced for Darlington and Redcar in September
The Tees Valley will host a full stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain’s men’s cycle race for the first time later this year. The second stage of this year’s race on Wednesday, September 4 will start at Darlington and end in Redcar. The
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Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued by Met Office in North Yorkshire
A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for our region between 12noon and 8pm. They are predicting possibly up to 40mm of rain in two hours. There will be heavy showers and thunderstorms leading to a chance of some
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Teenage girl sexually assaulted in Darlington when man kissed her neck
A man was convicted of sexual assault after he kissed a teenage girl against her wishes leaving his victim traumatised. Davide Sardu touched the girl’s cheek before leaning in to kiss her face but she managed to turn her head so he ended up kissing
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Darlington netball club jumping for joy after being named best in the North East
A Darlington netball club made up of hundreds of women has been left on cloud nine after they scooped an award last month that named them the best in the region. Darlington Headlanders are officially the best netball club in the North East after
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Heavy rainfall closes water damaged road as police and council attend
Heavy rainfall has caused a coastal road to be closed by police after the road surface became damaged by the amount of water. Cleveland Police have confirmed that Beach Road, leading up to Skinningrove Bank Road in Saltburn, has been closed due
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Parents to appear in crown court charged with Darlington teenager's murder
The parents of a teenage girl who suffered a fatal stab wound will appear in crown court this morning (July 10) charged with the alleged murder. Simon Vickers and Sarah Hall will appear at Teesside Crown Court for a bail hearing after the 14-year-old
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Needs of upland farmers raised with new Defra Secretary in first meeting with NFU
NFU president Tom Bradshaw raised the plight of upland farmers in his first meeting with the new Defra Secretary, he said during a media event on the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show. Mr Bradshaw, who met with Steve Reed and Farming Minister
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Darlington thug punched and slapped his parents when he flew into a violent rage
A violent thug attacked his own mother and father when he flew into a drunken rage while living at their home. Steven Cruickshanks launched the brutal attack on his parents when he became aggressive after returning to his temporary home after boozing
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County Durham farm, holiday lets and static caravan pitches for sale at £4.5m
A County Durham livestock farm with a 60-pitch static caravan park and holiday cottages has hit the market for a massive £4.5m price tag. Low Shipley Farm, based near Barnard Castle, is a multi-use business that has multiple income streams - but
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New chairman of regional food group is elected
THE new chairman of the regional food group for Yorkshire and the Humber, Deliciously Yorkshire, is to be David Whittle. He will replace Mark Stoddart who has been on the Deliciously Yorkshire board for the past ten years and chairman for the past
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Darlington business move full bungalow and furniture down A1(M) for event
When people move home, they usually leave the bricks and mortar behind and move their furniture - but for one Darlington company, moving the entire property is all in a day's work. Maguire's Country Parks, based in the town, embarked on a mammoth
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Balloon release planned in tribute for Darlington 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers
A balloon release in memory of a Darlington teenager who was allegedly murdered by her parents last week is set to take place on Saturday. The memory of Scarlett Vickers is set to be celebrated at Alderman Crooks Park (locally known as Tommy Crooks