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Reeves says Labour fully committed to Darlington Economic Campus on first day at site
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to work from the Darlington Economic Campus ‘regularly’ and has told ministers to do the same. She was working from the town’s Treasury offices on Thursday on just her sixth day as Chancellor. She told media the
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'It seems crazy': Teesside teenage in England Women's U20s Six Nations squad
A teenager from Norton has spoken about the 'crazy' news of being called up for England Women's U20s Six Nations team after the squad was confirmed. Amelia Hyndman, 19, will be part of the 30-strong squad competing in the Six Nations Under 20s
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Paramedics did open heart surgery on kitchen floor in bid to save Scarlett Vickers
A teenage girl who died from a stab wound underwent open chest surgery on her kitchen floor as paramedics battled in vain to save her, an inquest heard. Ambulance crews were told CPR was being carried out on 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers at her
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The Keys licensing bid to go before Stockton councillors
A nightspot in Yarm seeking to open for longer in the summer and a Stockton shopowner hoping to sell alcohol will see their bids decided by councillors. The Keys on Yarm High Street has applied to extend its operational time by an hour during British
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Praise for Darlington dogs who discovered bumper batch of illegal vapes in drain
Dogs have been praised for working with trading standards departments in Darlington to uncover illegal vapes and tobacco hidden in unlikely places - including underground. Specialist search dogs Maggie and Bran, from BWY Canine, sniffed out illegal
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Cheesemaker goes full circle, winning Supreme Champion back where it all began
Shepherds Purse, the Thirsk-based cheesemaker, is enjoying a double celebration this week as it won Supreme Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show, on top of celebrating its 35th anniversary. The cheesemaker first launched at the Great Yorkshire
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Changes to County Durham school transport service approved by council
New changes as part of a council’s ongoing review to transform its home to school transport travel arrangements have been agreed. Durham County Council’s existing service provides daily transport to more than 9,000 children and young people, with
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Award-winning author surprises pupils during school visit
An award-winning author surprised pupils and staff at a North Yorkshire school after paying a visit to speak to children and sign books. Carnagill Primary School in Catterick played host to Tom Palmer on Friday (July 5) - with excitement buzzing
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North Yorkshire attraction misses out on national Museum of the Year title
Craven Museum missed out last night on being named Museum of the Year - beaten to the title by the Young V&A at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Craven Museum, housed in Skipton Town Hall, was one of just five finalists in the running to
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'Thank you for saving my life' - record shop owner speaks after needle stabbing
A business owner who was the victim of an alleged needle attack has spoken out to thank those who he believes saved his life. Gary Lewis, of Betterdaze record shop and vintage attic on Zetland Street, in Northallerton, is still recovering after
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Renowned artist's rainbow painting given pride of place at Darlington venue
Renowned artist Lucy Pittaway has visited a newly refurbished a Darlington venue to see her donated artwork in pride of place. Lucy, who has galleries throughout Yorkshire and Cumbria, donated the piece called Rainbow of Hope just after Number
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New state-of-the-art care home has 'unique' interactive train carriage feature
A state-of-the-art care home has opened in the North East - featuring a hair salon, games room and a 'unique' interactive train carriage for residents to feel nostalgic. Yew Tree Grange, based in Redcar, opened to residents last week following
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County Durham plan to reduce rough sleeping and help homeless welcomed
A new plan to help homeless people and reduce rough sleeping across County Durham has been welcomed. Durham County Council cabinet members voted to approve its five-year homelessness initiative. The strategy comes after temporary accommodation
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Countryfile star learns about dairy judging as show hosts global Ayrshire conference
Countryfile favourite Adam Henson may be well known for his extensive farming knowledge, but his expertise in cattle is firmly in the beef camp – so he was keen to learn more about how dairy cattle are judged at the Great Yorkshire Show. Adam visited