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Darlington taxi drivers share concern and warning over the rise of Uber
Darlington taxi drivers have said they are concerned about the rise of Uber in the town. The private hire company’s request is currently being considered by Darlington Borough Council and will be decided in August. Drivers in the town are subjected
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Woman in her 70s in hospital with broken arm after falling from bike on high street
A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital after falling from her bike in an incident that saw a high street blocked off on Wednesday (July 17). Emergency services were called to High Street in Northallerton, outside the Cutting It hairdressers
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Popular tourist hotspot targeted by anti-littering campaign as warning issued
Several areas of North Yorkshire have been throwing their support beyond a campaign to tackle the blight of litter in a new summer campaign aimed at cleaning up some of the region's most popular destinations. North Yorkshire Council has teamed
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Road sealed off by police and fire crews after 'incident' on high street
A road has been closed off by police and firefighters after an 'incident' has blocked the area, which has left traffic queuing and the road at a standstill. Emergency services were called to High Street in Northallerton, outside the Cutting It
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Planning impasse resolved over Yorkshire Dales country show
An impasse between the guardians of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the organisers of its leading agricultural show has been resolved with an agreement to move a development closer to a famous landmark. Members of the park authority’s planning
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Flying Scotsman to return to County Durham museum for summer this week
The Flying Scotsman is set to return to a County Durham museum this week - here's all the details. Locomotion in Shildon is ready and waiting to welcome back arguably the world's most famous steam engine on July 19 for its summer residency at the
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North Yorkshire firm battling wine fraud is taken over by Australian group
North Yorkshire firm Agroisolab, which uses the latest technology to check the origins of food, wine and protected species, has been taken over by an Australian group. Agroisolab UK Ltd (AIL UK), an expert team leading the development of international
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Dales cheesemaker secures big wins at international awards
The Wensleydale Creamery is celebrating wins at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA), along the Reserve Supreme Champion cheese accolade at this year's Great Yorkshire Cheese and Dairy Show. As the world’s largest cheese and dairy awards
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County Durham Paralympic hero Lyndon Longhorne retires – and reveals new challenge
Paralympic swimmer Lyndon Longhorne has announced his retirement from the sport after overcoming the odds in a remarkable career. Now he’s embarking on a new challenge. PETER BARRON reports With typical understatement, Lyndon Longhorne calls with
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North Yorkshire primary named one of the UK’s best schools
A North Yorkshire primary school has been recognised as one of the country’s best. Cambrai Primary School, in Catterick, has been named a Primary School of the Year Silver Award winner in the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Head teacher