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New drone footage shows flames engulfing abandoned Darlington building
New drone footage has shown flames tearing through an abandoned Darlington building. Firefighters were called to the abandoned Valley House building, on Valley Street North, after a fire broke out around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Five fire engines
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Darlington burglar jailed over £16.50 raid that left barbershop 'ransacked'
A Darlington burglar with a “flagrant disregard for people and their property” has been jailed after a popular barbershop was “ransacked”. Simon Allen, of Lansdowne Street, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 26, charged with
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Food security concerns over North Yorkshire solar farm bid
An ambition to develop a large-scale solar farm on two sides of the A1(M) across farmland the equivalent area to 153 football pitches has attracted objections before a planning application has been lodged. Residents in Brompton on Swale, near Richmond
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Popular Darlington bar serving tapas and cocktails up for sale for £120k
A popular Darlington bar that has been described as 'thriving' has gone up for sale for £120,000 after appearing via online estate agents. Miss Ruby's Kitchen and Cocktails, on Grange Road in the town, boasts cocktails, tapas and other food -
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Traffic building after lorry smashes into Darlington bridge and collapses
Traffic is building near North Road in Darlington after a lorry crashed into a bridge and blocked it. A picture from the scene shows a large lorry hit the low bridge on Albert Road and collapsed, blocking the road. The roof of the lorry has
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Investigation launched after firefighters tackle Darlington fire for NINE hours
An investigation has been launched after a blaze at a derelict Darlington building. Emergency services were called to the abandoned Valley House, on Valley Street North, after a fire took hold around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Pictures taken from
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Farmer completes reversal of fortune with climate change role
A farmer has pledged to hold his Conservative colleagues to account and facilitate carbon-cutting improvements after being voted in as North Yorkshire’s climate change champion. Hutton Rudby and Osmotherley division councillor, Tory David Hugill
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Farm buildings on country estate could be converted into housing
Councillors have been asked to approve the conversion of four redundant farm buildings on the Swinton Estate near Masham. The application would see new homes created on Manor Farm in Fearby as well as some more modern buildings demolished.
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Car destroyed in fire on A19 as vehicle seen smouldering
A car was left destroyed after an incident that saw a road closed. Emergency services were called to the A19 at South Kilvington, near Thirsk, at around 3.45pm following reports of a vehicle fire on the stretch of road. Firefighters blocked
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New drone footage shows flames engulfing abandoned Darlington building
New drone footage has shown flames tearing through an abandoned Darlington building. Firefighters were called to the abandoned Valley House building, on Valley Street North, after a fire broke out around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Five fire engines
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’Outrage’ as council accused of ‘bypassing democracy’ in housing dispute
Council chiefs have been accused of “bypassing democracy” in a row over plans for more than a hundred new homes between Redcar and Marske. Redcar and Cleveland Council has confirmed it won’t defend an appeal being brought by Taylor Wimpey after
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‘A bad idea’: Council objects to lower speed limit on road where family of three died
Ripon City Council will object to proposals to reduce the speed limit on the A61 from 60mph to 50mph. The winding road between the city and Harrogate is notorious for incidents, with dangerous overtaking past slow-moving vehicles like tractors
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Plans to restore disused railway lines and stations in County Durham in doubt
The reopening of disused railway lines in County Durham and Darlington is under threat after funding was scrapped. Projects funded through the Restoring Your Railway programme have been cast in doubt after the scheme was cancelled on Monday (July
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Family of pensioner found in river after 11-week search 'won't get answers'
The family of a pensioner who died when she fell into a river - sparking a widespread 11-week-long search - have been told that they won't know the reason why she died. Gloria Ann Clarke, 80, went missing from her home in Eaglescliffe on New Year's
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MP visits cheesemaker as firm marks 35th anniversary
The team at Shepherds Purse Artisan Cheeses welcomed Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak to the farm as part of celebrations for the firm's 35th anniversary. Mr Sunak visited the business's base in Thornton-le-Moor, near Thirsk, and after
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Taste of Mexico coming to Darlington as signs go up for new bar and restaurant
A taste of Mexico is coming to Darlington as an “authentic” new restaurant and bar prepares to open in the town centre. Posh Street Food, located at the corner between Skinnergate and Duke Street, is currently being transformed into Casa del Alma
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Pictures as thousands come out for annual seaside food festival
Thousands of foodies turned out this year to grab a wide variety of savoury and sweet delights at Saltburn Food Festival. Cheese, jams, brownies, cakes and pancakes were just a few tasty treats attendees could choose from 120 stalls down at Saltburn