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Spate of bin lorry fires in County Durham prompts vape and battery disposal plea
People are being reminded to ensure they dispose of vapes and batteries correctly after the latest in a series of fires in bin lorries across County Durham. Durham County Council is asking people to make sure vapes and batteries are not put in
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Look at this terrifying Halloween house display in North Yorkshire
A family has set up an extensive Halloween display in North Yorkshire to help raise funds for charity. The display, on Mercer Drive in Catterick Garrison, will be open every day until 10pm, with additional features to be added on Halloween night
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Masterclass from famous chocolatier coming soon to North Yorkshire farm shop
A world-class chocolatier is to deliver a demonstration of his skills at a North Yorkshire farm shop. Benn Ellis will hold his masterclass at the Spring House Farm Shop, near Northallerton, on Monday, November 4. The shop has recently begun
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Blue Nose blunder: County Durham school cancels no heating plan after parents' uproar
Plans to make County Durham students sit in cold classrooms to make a school "more sustainable" for a day have been cancelled following uproar from parents. Hundreds of students at Wolsingham School in County Durham were set to take part in what
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Closure orders on two Darlington stores for selling illegal vapes
Two Darlington shops have been ordered to close with immediate effect after they were found to be selling illegal vapes. Darlington Borough Council successfully secured premises closure orders against Ali’s Shop on Whitby Way, and the Corner Shop
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Woman dies after being rescued by firefighters from 'unexplained' flat blaze
A woman has died after being rescued by firefighters from an "unexplained" blaze at a Stockton flat. Police, fire, and ambulance crews were called to Carlile Walk, off Talbot Street, on Monday, October, 14, after reports of a fire at around 9.15pm
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Paraglider rescued after suffering injuries in Yorkshire Dales landing
A paraglider pilot was rescued after suffering injuries on a landing at one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks. The Cave Rescue Organisation was called at 4.38pm last Thursday (October 10) to the incident at Humphrey Bottom, Ingleborough. A spokesperson
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Darlington chippy shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at national awards
A chippy in County Durham has been nominated for Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 – can you guess which one it is? It comes as 40 of the UK’s best fish and chip shops have been revealed in the category shortlist from
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Historic castle hotel near Darlington with royal connections has been sold
A well-known and historic castle hotel near Darlington has finally been sold. Walworth Castle Hotel, a stunning medieval fortress with a rich history and royal connections, has been on the market for nearly a year. The hotel near Heighington
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Much-loved North Yorkshire family bakery closes after more than 90 years
A much-loved family-run bakery in a North Yorkshire town has closed. Nick and Hillary Clark of Easingwold-based Clarks Bakers posted on Facebook yesterday: “It is with sadness that I write this post to inform all our customers and the people of
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Rural pub gets new lease of life as part of development at County Durham castle
Newly re-opened Blacksmith’s Arms at Heighington near Darlington will welcome visitors to Walworth Castle development’s Open Days next week. The former Dog Inn at Heighington, renamed and re-opened as the Blacksmith’s Arms, is a traditional family
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Indian restaurant in North Yorkshire for sale at £110,000
A North Yorkshire Indian restaurant with a pun-laden name has been put up for sale for £110,000. Dehli-cious, located on Cutpurse Lane in Richmond, is listed for sale with Carver Commercial. The ground floor takeaway premises includes a customer
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Farmers’ views invited on health support challenges
An independent organisation that champions better care wants to hear from more of the farming community to understand the challenges to seeking health and well-being support. It is part of work by Healthwatch North Yorkshire to help the NHS and