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County Durham gym closes as owners blame unsustainable cost increases
A County Durham gym has closed its doors blaming unsustainable increases in costs. Keep Fit in Barnard Castle, which only opened in November 2022, said it was with a “heavy heart” that it was closing. The gym, the sister site of Keep Fit in
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Football club 'on the brink of folding' saved by well-known food company
The future of a football club has been secured after a company has stepped in to help it financially. Well-known Yorkshire brand HECK! revealed on Tuesday (July 23) that it was helping secure and develop North Yorkshire club Bedale AFC. This
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House clause leaves move to safeguard Dales vet surgery in doubt
A move to safeguard the future of a veterinary surgery in the Yorkshire Dales is in doubt after planners rejected a bid to allow the managing vets to have an on-site home in their own names. A meeting of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority
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Controversial school transport cutbacks approved despite protests
North Yorkshire residents have been warned to expect further “difficult decisions” over key council services as a controversial move designed to cut spending on school transport was approved. A full meeting of North Yorkshire Council saw members
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Binns' history in Darlington as future of 'anchor' store left hanging in balance
It’s been a staple in Darlington since the 1920s - and now the future of Binns in the town looks uncertain after the building was put back on the market. Once branded the Harrods of the North-East, Binns has been a regional institution for decades
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Yarnbombers wow with TV and film display featuring superheroes, Disney and more
Thirsk Yarnbombers have wowed residents and visitors of the town after unveiling its most recent display featuring children's TV and film characters. On Sunday (July 21), the sun was shining as the group unveiled its latest creations in the Market
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Two-day closure of road through town centre adds to extensive roadwork list
A two-day roadwork closure is taking place in Richmond town centre - adding to the growing list of carriageway works in the town. Drivers travelling down Victoria Road after 9am have been diverted on another route after contractors were seen carrying
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Images show 'extensive damage' to house after fire that saw ten fire engines attend
Images have shown the aftermath of 'extensive damage' that was caused to a building after a fire hit the property overnight on Tuesday (July 23) that saw ten fire engines attend. Fire crews from ten different stations across North Yorkshire descended
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Royal Signals parade through Richmond to mark centenary
The Royal Signals marked the 100th anniversary of its association with Catterick Garrison with a freedom parade through Richmond. Soldiers from the Royal Corps of Signals based at Catterick marched through the town and paraded outside the Town
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Darlington man arrested in quad bike theft inquiry as police pursue van down A1(M)
Three men, including one from Darlington, have been arrested after an investigation into a stolen quad bike in Richmondshire. North Yorkshire Police officers launched a search after a red Honda TRX420 quad bike was stolen between 9pm on Sunday
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Ten fire crews battle flames at farmhouse as property suffers 'extensive damage'
Ten fire crews battled flames and smoke billowing out of a farmhouse overnight on Tuesday (July 23), as the property suffered 'extensive damage' during the incident. Firefighters from Richmond, Colburn, Bedale, Reeth and Northallerton, among others
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North Yorkshire cyclist Charlie Tanfield desperate to shelve Tokyo trauma in Paris
CHARLIE TANFIELD heads into the Paris Games looking to lay the ghosts of Tokyo to rest after his unexpected Olympic debut three years ago went so badly it made him consider quitting cycling. The Great Ayton-based 27-year-old travelled to Japan
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Mayor rules out major reform to Tees Valley buses and criticises public control model
The Tees Valley mayor has ruled out major reform to the region’s bus system after calls to take control from private companies. Ben Houchen faced renewed calls to look into introducing a franchise system like the Bee Network introduced by Andy
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Future of Darlington's House of Fraser uncertain as building hits the market
The future of Darlington’s House of Fraser store has been left hanging in the balance after the building was put up for sale. The former Binns store, on High Row, has been a Darlington retail landmark since the firm first opened in August 1922
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Darlington drinker knocked unconscious with brutal punch as man intervened in row
A man left his victim with multiple facial fractures when he threw him to the ground and delivered a brutal punch to the head when he intervened in an argument. Brad-Lee Wilson became embroiled in the row between his victim and his partner when