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The children of class four at Sacred Heart Primary School in Northallerton recently held a coffee morning to raise funds for Friends of the Friarage’s Eye Appeal - raising £253.59

School's charity bid raises vital funds for Friends of the Friarage’s Eye Appeal

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

'Unique' art exhibition takes inspiration from this hotel's 'scenic' toilets

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Planning and development

Plans for three new homes near Darlington submitted to council

Residents at Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough made large Christmas cake designs during a morning of festive fun.

Residents at Thistle Hill Care Centre in Knaresborough made large Christmas cake designs during a morning of festive fun.

Care home residents make huge Christmas cakes during festive event

Fake banknotes have been used in Northallerton and Darlington

Fake banknotes have been used in Northallerton and Darlington

Warning to shoppers and businesses after fake £20 notes used 'several times'

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie

Durham Constabulary

Listen to the 999 call after toddler Charlie Roberts suffered fatal head injuries

Archive photograph. In the summer of 1948 the YHA arranged a dedication of Malham Hostel to be the John Dower Memorial Hostel

Archive photograph. In the summer of 1948 the YHA arranged a dedication of Malham Hostel to be the John Dower Memorial Hostel

75 years of National Parks marked in the Yorkshire Dales with blue plaque

Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event

Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event

Hundreds expected to flock to historic Market Place for Christmas Fair event

From left, Julie Greenfield and Steven Midgley from Yorwaste, and North Yorkshire Council’s head of early help, Barbara Merrygold, at a recycling centre accepting used toys

From left, Julie Greenfield and Steven Midgley from Yorwaste, and North Yorkshire Council’s head of early help, Barbara Merrygold, at a recycling centre accepting used toys

Christmas Toy Appeal

Residents urged to donate to the Reuse Santa toy appeal this Christmas

Over the last two years, the Northallerton Sports Village has been steeped in delays, controversy and a wait for a section of the land to be transferred over to North Yorkshire Council

Over the last two years, the Northallerton Sports Village has been steeped in delays, controversy and a wait for a section of the land to be transferred over to North Yorkshire Council

Planning and development

Hope on the horizon for opening of controversial allotment site as update issued

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington Railway Station

Passenger help point at Darlington Station approved by council

More than £600,000 is to be allocated to several schemes across the county as part of the sixth phase of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF)

More than £600,000 is to be allocated to several schemes across the county as part of the sixth phase of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF)

Personal Finance

Thousands of households in region can apply for Household Support Fund - here's how

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024 praised by residents.

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024 praised by residents.

"Absolutely fabulous" Darlington Christmas lights praised by residents

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Former micropub with 'UK's smallest beer garden' set to become new barbershop

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Connelly's Toy Shop, Barnard Castle.

Connelly's Toy Shop, Barnard Castle.

Third generation owner of much loved County Durham toy shop sells up

Molly Mae-Hague, who rose to prominence on the fifth season of reality TV show Love Island, was seen in the grounds of Grantley Hall, near Ripon, over the weekend

Molly Mae-Hague, who rose to prominence on the fifth season of reality TV show Love Island, was seen in the grounds of Grantley Hall, near Ripon, over the weekend

Reality TV star enjoys luxury hotel stay in region as she posts visit online

Constantine the Great coin

Constantine the Great coin

Incredible 1700 year old Constantine the Great coin found by Darlington detector

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen in a Stagecoach bus

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen in a Stagecoach bus

Children invited to name and design new electric buses by Tees Valley Mayor Houchen

The incident happened at 6.50pm on November 14 in Browning Close, Catterick Garrison, and involved two teenagers kicking the front door of a property

The incident happened at 6.50pm on November 14 in Browning Close, Catterick Garrison, and involved two teenagers kicking the front door of a property

North Yorkshire Police

Teens kick house door through as police investigate spate of anti-social behaviour

The incident happened at 2.15pm on Tuesday, October 29 in Tesco on East Road in the town and involved the theft of £192 worth of stock

The incident happened at 2.15pm on Tuesday, October 29 in Tesco on East Road in the town and involved the theft of £192 worth of stock

CCTV images of two men issued as part of investigation into £192 Tesco theft

RAF Typhoon jets taking part in the major NATO evaluation at RAF Leeming in 2020

RAF Typhoon jets taking part in the major NATO evaluation at RAF Leeming in 2020

'Sonic boom' heard over region as investigation launched into cause of noise

Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which saw patrols at farms, on rural roads and in rivers and other watercourses across the Cleveland Police area

Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which saw patrols at farms, on rural roads and in rivers and other watercourses across the Cleveland Police area

Cleveland Police

Police undertake rural crime operation as three cars flee officers during patrols

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

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

Plans raised for 'Superloop' bus route that will connect 'major hubs' together

Northallerton high street

Northallerton high street

Shoe shop to open in time for Christmas at former Pandora town centre store

Colburn Community Primary School

Colburn Community Primary School

School bounces back from 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted by impressing inspectors

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

Back British Farming Rally in Thirsk today

Hundreds of farmers attend North Yorkshire rally on national day of protest

Citizens Advice staff member, after they have announced a £100 one-off payment to help struggling families

Citizens Advice staff member, after they have announced a £100 one-off payment to help struggling families

Lola McEvoy encourages Darlington residents to apply for £100 support payment

Coniscliffe Road, Darlington.

Coniscliffe Road, Darlington.

Investigation after cyclist hospitalised with 'serious head injury' in Darlington

Cause of North Yorkshire helicopter crash which left two dead is not known

Cause of North Yorkshire helicopter crash which left two dead is not known

Cause of North Yorkshire helicopter crash which left two dead is not known

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie

Chris Stockton and Paula Roberts were arrested in connection with the death of Charlie

Darlington toddler murder trial jury hears he was 'bruised and underdeveloped'

Easy Bathrooms set to open in Darlington soon with the signs now going up in front of the building

Easy Bathrooms set to open in Darlington soon with the signs now going up in front of the building

New bathroom showroom set to open in former Blockbuster building in Darlington

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024

Darlington Christmas Light Switch On 2024

Christmas arrives in Darlington as thousands gather to kick off festive season

The new Up and Running store coming soon to High Row.

The new Up and Running store coming soon to High Row.

Darlington running store preparing to move to brand new town centre location

New Darlington Community Grocery venture on the hunt for volunteers

New Darlington Community Grocery venture on the hunt for volunteers

New Darlington Community Grocery venture on the hunt for volunteers

Just some of the 40 trees at last year’s event

Just some of the 40 trees at last year’s event

Christmas tree festival to return after 400 families enjoyed event last year

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater Gary Beacom is set to star in a show about the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

World champion skater to perform in show inspired by Stockton and Darlington Railway

Yarm house fire

Yarm house fire

Pictures show devastation caused by fire in Yarm house - but it could have been worse

Fulthorpe Road, Darlington.

Fulthorpe Road, Darlington.

Man, 68, arrested after incident in Darlington over the weekend

A sign in a field by the M40 near Warwick, protesting the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

A sign in a field by the M40 near Warwick, protesting the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

North Yorkshire rally planned on day of protest by farmers

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Hartburn Primary School in Stockton.

Hartburn Primary School in Stockton.

Primary teacher failed to tell school she was dating child sex offender

The block of flats is on the market for £975,000.

The block of flats is on the market for £975,000.

Block of 12 Darlington apartments on the market for £975,000

Construction on the new concourse at Darlington Station has been completed

Construction on the new concourse at Darlington Station has been completed

Darlington Railway Station

First look inside new Darlington Railway Station concourse as major milestone marked

Philip Trevelyan inspects the rye crop growing near Hill Top Farm,Spaunton to be milled at the nearby mill for artisan flour.

Philip Trevelyan inspects the rye crop growing near Hill Top Farm,Spaunton to be milled at the nearby mill for artisan flour.

The Yorkshire flour used by some of the county’s leading artisan bakeries

The lychgate was unveiled during Remembrance Sunday

The lychgate was unveiled during Remembrance Sunday

Community project unveiled in village cemetery during Remembrance event

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering the UK Budget in the Commons Image: PA

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivering the UK Budget in the Commons Image: PA

'Labour have pulled off greatest ever confidence trick on British public'

From left, Olwyn Richardson, Kate Staines, Christine Trenholm, and Richard Broadley

From left, Olwyn Richardson, Kate Staines, Christine Trenholm, and Richard Broadley

Agatha Christie classic whodunnit to come to the stage in Northallerton

I have been listening to Bill Bryson’s audiobook on my travels, which was has been very entertaining

I have been listening to Bill Bryson’s audiobook on my travels, which was has been very entertaining

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Why we have to be careful when criticising other writers

Heighington Railway Station has been placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2024

Heighington Railway Station has been placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2024

World's oldest railway station in County Durham is officially 'at risk'

Flatts House, Burton Leonard - S&P

Flatts House, Burton Leonard - S&P

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Property of the week

See inside this £1.6m country stunner complete with house - and cottage

Morning mist near Thirsk, by Heather Croft

Morning mist near Thirsk, by Heather Croft

Readers' pictures: Autumn mists and poppies of remembrance

The Darlington Christmas lights switch-on is back for another year

The Darlington Christmas lights switch-on is back for another year

Christmas lights switch-on

Darlington Christmas lights: Full details on Santa switch-on and fireworks show

The owner of Britain’s highest pub on life in Yorkshire