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Letters: Sympathy for plight of residents caught in flooding battle
Flood problems: I really sympathise with the residents of Cleasby (“Frustration at 11-month battle to tackle flooding” – D&S Times Yorkshire and Co Durham editions, October 11). I have been contacting North Yorkshire County Council concerning
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The wealthy Victorian railwaymen who made their home in a haunted Darlington hall
On the northern outskirts of Darlington is a hotel in a haunted hall that dates back to at least the 14th Century which was once home to wealthy railwaymen. Hall Garth, in Coathman Mundeville, means a “meeting hall in a field” and this name dates
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Triple success for Northallerton Town Cricket Club women’s softball team
The women's softball team from Northallerton Cricket Club is celebrating triple success. The team, formed six years ago, won the Hambleton East League, league cup and the NYSD 100 ball competition this summer. It is a remarkable success for
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Digging deep into the myths and legends of this destroyed palace
From the ancient Romans last week to the ancient Greeks this! I have just landed back from a wonderful holiday in Crete, the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, and am basking in my recent memories of the sunny warm weather, the delicious
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Controversial plans for third large solar farm near North Yorkshire village
Concerns are mounting over potential plans for another large-scale solar farm in the North Yorkshire countryside. An environmental impact assessment screening request has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council for a ground mounted solar farm
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Mystery surrounds story behind 3D model of castle found in a North East attic
Specialists at a North East auction house often come across rare and sought after toys. However, on occasion, Teesside-based Vectis Auctions is asked to auction unusual and unique items, such as this wonderful handmade diorama with local historical
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Former working mill in North Yorkshire on the market for £1.35 million
The incarnation of Rymers Mill that stands today at the head of the village of Ampleforth, in a sheltered and elevated position which allows it to enjoy far-reaching views across the valley, is a far cry from its original form. A former working
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Readers' pictures: Autumn colours and the Northern Lights
Autumn colours and the Northern Lights dominate this week’s selection of readers’ pictures. To see your photos in this section, email dst@nne.co.uk including your name and where the picture was taken, or submit them online by going to www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk
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Fitting send-off for motorbike trials and speedway stalwart Tony Swales
The funeral of Tony Swales took place on Wednesday, October 9. A huge congregation of more than 250 gathered at All Saints Church, Hutton Rudby. Tony was born in February 1948 to John and Robina Swales at Toft Hill Farm, Hutton Rudby, where