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Awful stench continues to 'poision the air' say Darlington residents near quarry
Residents have said a foul stench thought to be from a nearby quarry continues to “poison the air” and affect people’s health. People living in Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, and the surrounding villages say the “rotten eggs” smell continues to blight
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Highways boss rejects ‘two-tier’ roads maintenance claims
North Yorkshire’s roads boss has rejected suggestions that a “two-tier” system for maintaining highways across the county and York is being created. North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways Councillor Keane Duncan pledged the establishment
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Investigation after quad bike stolen in North Yorkshire overnight
Police are appealing for information about a burglary in North Yorkshire. It happened between 9pm yesterday (Sunday, July 21) and 9am today at a property on Moulton Lane, in Uckerby, between Scorton and Moulton, and involved a red Honda TRX420
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Top North Yorkshire artist to unveil new work in charity fundraiser
North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway is unveiling a new piece of art to support her company’s 2024 charity partner, The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). This coming weekend, July 27-28, her seven galleries and online store will be holding
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Three people seriously hurt after car flips onto roof and lands in stream
Three people have been left with serious injuries after the car they were travelling in flipped onto its roof and landed in a stream in North Yorkshire, police said. The Vauxhall Zafira left Daleside Road in Bransdale, in the North York Moors,
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Council approves 20 homes at former auction mart site
North Yorkshire Council has approved long-awaited plans to build 20 homes on Masham’s former auction mart site. The mart, on the northern edge of the market town, held weekly sheep and cattle sales until it closed in 2006. Since the closure
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Thousands flock to Masham Steam Rally as crowds enjoy ever-popular event
Thousands of people chose to flock to Masham Steam Rally over the weekend to take in some heritage at the popular event. Despite the variation of weather, which brought everything from thick clouds to scorching sunshine, people still paid a visit
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Woman and man wanted by police after pool cue attack in pub
A woman and a man are wanted after a man has been attacked with a pool cue in North Yorkshire. The county's police say an assault is alleged to have taken place at a pub near Boroughbridge and man in his 40s was assaulted by a man and woman believed
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Mixed emotions for Daniel Brown after joint-10th finish on memorable Open debut
Dan Brown had mixed emotions after his memorable Open debut ended with him in a share of tenth place. He went into the final day at Royal Troon with a chance of claiming an unlikely victory after an outstanding first three rounds. The 29-year-old
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Land for growing fruit and vegetables should be doubled, new Government told
Farming and environment groups have called on the new Government to double the amount of land used to grow fruit and vegetables. The UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by scaling up a “nature-friendly” British horticulture sector, an
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Train lines blocked after children seen playing on railway lines near Darlington
Train lines were blocked and journeys delayed after children were spotted playing on railway lines by staff members of train operators over the weekend Timetabled trains were delayed while police were called to investigate the incident at two reported
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Air ambulance lands at scene of serious incident involving off-road biker
An air ambulance was required to help during an incident that saw an off-road biker sustain serious injuries at an incident in the North York Moors. Emergency services, including Cleveland Mountain Rescue and the air ambulance, were called to
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Youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic to deliver motivational speech
The youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic will deliver a motivational speech later this month when she looks to inspire the next generation. Jasmine Harrison, from Thirsk, made history when she became a record-breaking athlete as the