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How historic Darlington building and former restaurant will be redeveloped
The latest plans to restore a historic Darlington building have been approved. Work is underway to bring Number 156 Northgate back to life after it was purchased by Darlington Borough Council. The four-storey building was constructed in the
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Popular North Yorkshire coffee shop goes on the market for £495,000
A popular North Yorkshire coffee shop with a 4.5/5 star rating on Tripadvisor has been put on the market for £495,000. The Coffee Shop, in Osmotherley, is listed by estate agents Ernest Wilson & Co. Ernest Wilson & Co said: "Truly a picture
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Ex-smokers share inspiring stories since quitting 'deadly' habit
Ex-smokers in North Yorkshire have shared their stories in an attempt to inspire others to quit the 'deadly' habit for good. The 13th annual Stoptober quitting campaign is underway this month (October), with thousands of smokers taking part nationwide
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Teenager who livestreamed Darlington disorder has been locked up
A Darlington teenager has been locked up for livestreaming violent disorder when youths clashed with men trying to protect their mosque. Brandon Welch used racist language and encouraged people to smash up property in the North Lodge Park area
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Two North Yorkshire market towns among most affordable places to raise a family
Two North Yorkshire market towns have been revealed among the UK’s most affordable places to raise a family, according to new research. With the average house price now costing £357,255 in the UK (according to Rightmove), the Daily Mail has consulted
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Yarm Fair 2024: Everything you need to know from timings to road closures
Yarm High Street is set to be filled with bright lights, thumping music, and screaming thrill-seekers as the annual fair returns to town. The event - which dates as far back as 1207 - will be back again between Thursday, October 17, and Saturday
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Two men's 1300 mile journey to deliver emergency aid to the people of Ukraine
Two men who successfully raised money to buy emergency vehicles for Ukraine and then drove one across seven countries and 1300 miles have returned home and are ready to do it all over again. Mark Farrow, a computer expert from Scorton and Stephen
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Thornaby Women make FA Cup first round - after future of entire club was in doubt
Thornaby FC Women have reached the first round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the first time in the club’s history. Teenager Daisy Swash displayed all the composure in the world to strike the winning spot-kick in a dramatic 4-2 win in a penalty
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Popular café and farm shop near A66 announces closure after decade in business
A popular café and farm shop near the A66 will close later this month after more than a decade in business. Stoneygate Farm Shop and Café will serve its final meals and close its doors on October 27. The popular rural venue, between Ravensworth
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Police investigating Northallerton burglary issue CCTV image
Police investigating a burglary in Northallerton have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to. The incident happened at a home on Hatfield Road at 11am on Wednesday, September 4. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said
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Hexham Farmers' Market celebrates 25 years in town
Hexham Farmers' Market has marked its 25th anniversary by reflecting on its roots and celebrating the producers and shoppers who make it what it is today. On September 28, the sellers and organisers of Hexham Farmers' Market formally celebrated
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Four badger baiters banned from North Yorkshire and from keeping dogs
Four badger baiters have been banned from the whole of North Yorkshire and from keeping dogs after police ended their animal cruelty. Fiona Newcombe, prosecuting, said the four encouraged a pit bull terrier as it savaged a squealing badger to death
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Proposal for single house development in North Yorkshire village
An application for planning permission for one house, at land east of The Grange, Carlton Road, Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk, has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. The application site is located within the central portion of the settlement
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'Shame' at 'unloved' and crumbling war memorial as council to take over maintainence
A council says it will take over maintenance of a crumbling war memorial site after villagers revealed their shame at its “unloved” state. Redcar and Cleveland Council previously said any action it was able to take was limited since it did not
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Children at risk from council funding crisis, new analysis shows
Children’s wellbeing is at risk because of a “miserable” council funding crisis that leaves North East authorities needing to cut almost £200m of public spending by 2027. Experts have warned that services for the most vulnerable are bearing the
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Unbeaten school netballers overcome setbacks to clinch town championship
Young athletes at a North East school are celebrating their fourth year as the best netball team in town – despite losing key players on the morning of the tournament. The Year 10 netball team from Longfield Academy in Darlington again emerged