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Mayor facing questions over ‘brownfield’ housing funding
Newly-elected mayor David Skaith is facing questions after pushing forward a move to award up to £1.23m of public money designated to create new housing on brownfield sites amid claims the scheme is on a mostly undeveloped site and would go ahead without
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Rollout of payment schemes causing ‘widespread uncertainty’ for farmers – report
The rollout of new payment schemes for farmers is causing “widespread uncertainty and risks” for the sector, the National Audit Office has warned. The Farming and Countryside Programme aims to transition the UK’s agriculture sector post-Brexit
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Dales affordable housing challenge underlined with village development
The challenge of resolving the affordable housing crisis in the Yorkshire Dales has been underlined as a small-scale development was approved after ten years of negotiations. Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority praised both its
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Darlington-born sportsman nicknamed 'Billy Lightning' dies aged 100
A sportsman who played six-a-side football until he was almost 90 has died just days after celebrating his 100th birthday. Bill Smith, also an accomplished track cyclist affectionately known as 'Billy Lightning', died following a fall last week
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Quarry operator says tests of 'foul stench' at County Durham site raised no concerns
A quarry operator blamed for a foul stench affecting people living in Darlington and County Durham has said recent tests did not raise any concerns. Ashcourt, which owns the quarry near Newton Aycliffe, said it has invested heavily to stop the
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Activists who scaled Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home were ‘reckless’, court hears
Four Greenpeace activists accused of causing criminal damage to former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home were “reckless” when they climbed onto the roof of his house during an anti-oil protest last year, a court heard. Amy Rugg-Easey
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Darlington Tories issue council bankruptcy warning
A former council leader has urged officials to do everything they can to ensure the local authority does not go bankrupt. Darlington Conservative leader Jonathan Dulston warned the council would “fundamentally go bankrupt in two years” if urgent
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State-of-the-art learning facilities approved at college's auction mart campus
North Yorkshire Council has approved plans by Craven College in Skipton to build new state-of-the-art facilities at its auction mart campus. It follows the college’s successful bid for £2.3m in government funding to help it deliver T-Level courses
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Barclays confirms new earlier closure date for County Durham branch
Barclays has announced a new closure date for its Barnard Castle branch. The banking giant has confirmed it will be bringing down the shutters on the town's Market Place branch on Wednesday, September 11, for the final time. Bosses initially
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Plans to ban motorhomes from North East seaside promenade scrapped after objections
Plans to stop motorhomes staying overnight on a North East seaside promenade have been scrapped. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) have confirmed a proposal to prohibit motorhomes parking on Marine Parade and Glenside was scrapped after
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School raises £1000 for Dementia Forward as part of ongoing fundraising project
A school has donated £1000 to charity as part of its ongoing commitment to community service. Richmond Methodist School has revealed that staff and pupils have managed to donate the funds to charity Dementia Forward. Throughout May, the students
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North Yorkshire cinema re-opening a year after closure under new name
A North Yorkshire cinema will re-open under a new name and management a year after its operator went into administration. The former Empire Cinema in Catterick will re-open within weeks - this time under operator Savoy. Based in the Midlands
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Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show returns this weekend
The Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show returns to Newby Hall this weekend. The hugely popular family event, which will take place on Sunday (July 28), showcases farming and the countryside, including livestock, vintage vehicles and