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Delight as £2.1m Dales floods project moves forward
Community leaders have voiced delight as a long-awaited scheme to safeguard Yorkshire Dales communities left devastated by flash flooding five years ago has moved a step forward. Senior North Yorkshire Council figures will on Friday (August 9)
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Revised plans for 139 homes next to beauty spot approved
Revised plans for 139 new homes next to a popular beauty spot in Middlesbrough have been approved. House builder Avant Homes will develop a 15-acre site at the now demolished St David’s Catholic School, close to the Avenue of Trees in Acklam. Approval
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Rural crime cost tops £50m as thieves become more organised, NFU Mutual says
The UK cost of rural crime has topped an estimated £50m as thieves became more organised and determined, according to new figures. The costs reached £52.8m in 2023, up from £50.6m in the previous year, according to the NFU Mutual Rural Crime report
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Teenage accomplice dies after 'horrific' crash in stolen vehicle as one jailed
A burglar who stole a vehicle that was involved in a "horrific" crash which claimed the life of his 17-year-old accomplice has been jailed for four years. Paul Robert Barnes, 33, of Yarm, and the other offender from Stockton broke into a property
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Ripon diver Jack Laugher wins Olympic bronze medal in 3m synchro in Paris
Ripon diver Jack Laugher has won a bronze medal with his partner Anthony Harding in the 3m synchro at the Paris Olympics. The British pair occupied a podium position from the first round, bouncing between second and third throughout the competition
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Concern at proposals for cabins and more in County Durham's largest forest
A group of residents living in and around the largest forest in County Durham have expressed concern at future proposals to build dozens of cabins and a treetop activity centre. Seventy cabins, a Go Ape Activity Centre, accommodation and meeting
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Top Retailer announces major expansion of North Yorkshire store
M&S has today announced plans to extend its foodhall at St Michaels Retail Park, taking over an adjacent unit. The extension will see the size of the store increase by 40%, from 7,300 to 12,300 sq ft and customers can enjoy a larger in-store
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Permanent outdoor seating plans in Darlington town centre likely to be approved
Permanent pavement seating is due to be introduced as part of a major town centre redevelopment. Plans to establish a “cafe culture” in Darlington look likely to be approved by the council next week. The latest proposal for Coniscliffe Road
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Historic hall and gardens receives £100,000 to create a new welcome centre
A historic North Yorkshire attraction has been awarded £100,000 towards the construction of a new welcome centre. The welcome centre project at Kiplin Hall, near Richmond, is officially set to open in 2025, as the attraction celebrates its 400th
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Inspirational autobiography about fan's love for Darlington FC is set for launch
A North East football superfan is launching his latest book about his lifelong devotion to his beloved club. Darlington native and multi-award-winning writer Paul Hodgson will launch his inspirational autobiography, titled 'For the Love of Darlo
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Sport club devastated by two break-ins that leaves them over £8000 out of pocket
A community sports club has been shaken by two break-ins that have left them over £8000 out of pocket after thieves targeted equipment and a petrol mower that they later abandoned on the rail tracks. Bedale Sports Club and Community Centre was
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Appeal aims to raise £100k to help restore Grade-II listed church for next generation
An appeal has been launched to help restore a Grade-II listed church that needs a water supply, roof replacements and drainpipe repairs. St Michael & All Angels Church in Barningham , near Barnard Castle, is in much need of renovation work, which
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Volunteer plea as community rallies to repaint town railings
People are being invited to donate an hour of their time to help with a restoration project in Richmond. The Richmond Yorkshire Community Interest Company (CIC) is behind the scheme, which hopes to see a heritage feature given a makeover. Donald
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Rare glimpse into caring character of North East D-Day hero in extraordinary letter
A touching letter providing a rare glimpse into the private thoughts of a Victoria Cross winner has brought the North East families of two Second World War heroes together for the first time. Amanda Hart, granddaughter of Stan Hollis, met John
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Transport review sparks concerns for £1.5bn A66 dualling scheme
A review of transport projects announced by the new government this week has sparked fears for the £1.5bn scheme to dual the A66 between Scotch Corner and Penrith. Work had been expected to start this year on upgrading the notorious 50-mile stretch
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Community purchase of village pub set to be complete as tenant sought for venue
A village pub is to be bought by a community bid after the funds needed for the venue were secured - but a search for a tenant is still underway. The Farmers Arms in Muker, Swaledale, is set to come under community ownership after the end of a