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Third generation owner of much loved County Durham toy shop sells up
A beloved County Durham toy shop will soon be under new ownership after its owner, whose family has been running it for over 90 years, decided to take a step back. Connelly's Toy Shop on The Bank in Barnard Castle is for many a familiar sight in
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Reality TV star enjoys luxury hotel stay in region as she posts visit online
A reality TV star and social media influencer has been spotted enjoying a luxury stay in a top North Yorkshire hotel, as she posted about her visit on her social media account. Molly Mae-Hague, who rose to prominence on the fifth season of reality
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Incredible 1700 year old Constantine the Great coin found by Darlington detector
A Darlington man has found a 1700-year-old coin from the reign of Constantine the Great. Mark McMullan, an experienced metal detectorist, has described the "buzz" of the discovery and how it stands out from all the other coins he has found.
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Children invited to name and design new electric buses by Tees Valley Mayor Houchen
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has invited children from the North East to name and design new Stagecoach buses. The Mayor and Stagecoach North East have teamed up to launch a competition giving children the chance to make their mark on a new fleet
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Teens kick house door through as police investigate spate of anti-social behaviour
Police are investigating a spate of anti-social behaviour that saw two youths kick in a house door last week. The incident happened at 6.50pm on November 14 in Browning Close, Catterick Garrison, and involved two teenagers kicking the front door
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CCTV images of two men issued as part of investigation into £192 Tesco theft
Police have issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a shop theft at Tesco in Northallerton. The incident happened at 2.15pm on Tuesday, October 29 in Tesco on East Road in the town and involved the theft of £192
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Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest
Hundreds of farmers came together in a North Yorkshire market town to show their support for a national day of protest over the government’s agricultural policy. More than 300 farmers and supporters gathered in Thirsk market place on Tuesday, with
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'Sonic boom' heard over region as investigation launched into cause of noise
A suspected 'sonic boom' is under investigation after a loud noise was heard over the skies of the North East and North Yorkshire. Residents at the top of North Yorkshire, in Richmond and Northallerton, and those in Darlington, Middlesbrough and
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Lola McEvoy encourages Darlington residents to apply for £100 support payment
Residents in Darlington who are facing financial hardship are being encouraged to apply for a one-off £100 payment to help with essential household costs. The payment is part of the Household Support Fund, a government initiative designed to assist
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Police undertake rural crime operation as three cars flee officers during patrols
Police have launched a rural crime operation to tackle offenders that are a nuisance to farmers and rural residents in the region. Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which
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Investigation after cyclist hospitalised with 'serious head injury' in Darlington
Police have launched an appeal after a cyclist was hospitalised with a "serious head injury" following a crash with a car in Darlington town centre. An appeal has been launched by police following the crash at 12pm on October 31 at the crossroads
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Cause of North Yorkshire helicopter crash which left two dead is not known
It is not known why a helicopter crashed into a tree in North Yorkshire leaving the pilot and his teenage passenger dead, an inquest jury has heard. Ian Macdonald, 66, and Admasu Tefera, 16, died after Mr Macdonald’s Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter
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Plans raised for 'Superloop' bus route that will connect 'major hubs' together
Plans for a 'Superloop' bus route have been raised to connect the 'major hubs' between Darlington, the Yorkshire Dales and Northallerton if they come to fruition. At a Richmond (Yorks) Committee meeting on Monday (November 18), the ambitious transport
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Shoe shop to open in time for Christmas at former Pandora town centre store
A shoe shop will open in the former home of Pandora on a North Yorkshire High Street - and it will have its official opening just in time for Christmas. UK-based footwear manufacturer Hotter Shoes will be opening their newest store in Northallerton
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School bounces back from 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted by impressing inspectors
A school has bounced back from a 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted rating two years ago by wowing education inspectors during its most recent visit. OFSTED inspectors have praised Colburn Community Primary School in North Yorkshire for being a ‘welcoming
