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Future of 'eyesore' North East hotel resolved as plans to bulldoze building set
The future of the Golden Eagle in Thornaby has been resolved - ending years of uncertainty over the “eyesore” former hotel. Stockton Council has this week (Thursday, October 17) taken control of the “rotting” building, and now hopes to bulldoze
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Teenagers described as heroes after directing traffic when lights stop working
A group of young teenagers have been described as heroes after spending nearly three hours directing traffic after temporary traffic lights stopped working. The three boys - Alfie, Charlie and James aged 13 and 15, stepped in to help sort the '
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Shocking murder on the railway line 100 years ago this week
"A shocking tragedy was discovered on Saturday morning in the little village of Ingleby Greenhow, situated in the heart of the Cleveland Hills,” began the Darlington & Stockton Times, 100 years ago this week. It told how Frank Ward, 68, who for
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£2m scheme revealed to restore historic Spa to former glory
The future of Ripon’s historic Spa Baths has been secured, three years after the building was closed and a new swimming facility opened in the city. The Grade II listed building opened in 1905 and has seen generations of families learn to swim
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Woman needed hospital treatment after assault in Northallerton bar
Police are investigating a serious assault in a Northallerton bar which left a woman needing hospital treatment. It happened at about midnight, between Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, in Zoo Bar, and involved a woman being struck on the
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Arson investigation launched after sheds set ablaze at allotment
An arson probe has been launched after sheds were set ablaze at a Stokesley allotments. Firefighters were called to the allotments near Rose Hill Way on Tuesday (October 15) after receiving several reports about a fire in the open. It is
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Report man walked down Guisborough street with 'weapon'
Police are investigating after a man was seen with a weapon in Guisborough on Wednesday, October 16. The incident happened at about 10.10am on Union Street. Police were called and told a man was walking along the street with a weapon. Nobody
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Former care workers lose their appeal after conviction for ill-treating patients
Two men have lost their appeal against conviction after they were filmed mistreating vulnerable patients at a specialist hospital unit. Peter Bennett and Matthew Banner were found guilty of ill-treatment of patients at Whorlton Hall, a 17-bed independent
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North Yorkshire open air pool to host charity 'dip' this weekend
A North Yorkshire open air pool is to host a charity 'dip' this weekend as it remains open for cold water swimming. Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool, which was built in 1968, and remains one of only a handful of lidos in the country has enjoyed
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MP's emotional tribute to 'wonderful' Darlington breast cancer campaigner
Darlington's MP has issued a heartfelt tribute to one of her constituents - a passionate and much-loved campaigner who lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this month. Lola McEvoy has issued an emotional tribute to Heather Sawyer, 50, who
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NHS criticised after pensioner choked to death on toast whilst in hospital
Two NHS trusts have been criticised for their "inappropriate" and "limited" care after a pensioner choked to death on a piece of toast. Stephen Dulling, from Thirsk, in North Yorkshire, was being treated at York District Hospital in September
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170 riders tackle famous Scott Trial in Yorkshire Dales
Richmond Motor Club saw the annual Scott Trial event run on Saturday with 170 riders setting off from the Start Field just outside of Marske. Despite deceivingly clear skies early on in the morning, the air was bitterly cold. A heavy downpour mid-afternoon
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New defibrillator installed at North Yorkshire sports club
A new defibrillator has been installed at a sports club thanks to the fundraising efforts of volunteers. The potentially life-saving equipment is on the wall of Northallerton Town Cricket Club, near the club house door. It is accessible to