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Christmas prime stock show and charity auction at Darlington Mart
Darlington Farmers Auction Mart will embrace the festive spirit tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4, with its annual Christmas prime stock show, shopping fayre, charity auction and carol service. All are welcome to enjoy the seasonal festivities. The
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Mother-of-six caused death of much-loved mobility scooter rider
A MOTHER-OF-SIX who caused the death of a man on a mobility scooter by ignoring a mini roundabout has been jailed. Stephen Young, 67, was on his way to collect a prescription for his gravely ill wife when Anne-Marie Stevens knocked him off his
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Lack of local traders at new STACK leisure site criticised
A spokesperson for STACK says that other hospitality outlets will benefit from the new venue after a Teesside business owner criticised the lack of local food traders at the site. Sami Mayhew, who owns You Knead Pizza alongside her husband Adam
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Councillors to debate controversial plans for village centre
A decision on a proposed local centre in Wynyard is set to be made at a meeting of councillors. The plans were discussed by Stockton Council’s planning committee last month (November), with councillors hearing from people who were for and against
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Darlington set for 'wicked' selection of ice sculptures as trail returns
Darlington is set to be taken over by a “wicked” selection of magical ice sculptures as the annual ice trail returns. Families will be able to search the town for different festive sculptures on Saturday, December 7, between 11am and 3pm.
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Nursing head at Teesside hospital trusts leaving role to take up new post
The most senior nurse at the North and South Tees NHS hospital trusts is to leave her role early next year. Chief nurse Dr Hilary Lloyd joined South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2021. She was among a number of senior staff appointed
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Woman, 25, charged with drink driving as police issue Christmas warning
Police have issued a drink driving warning before Christmas, following the arrest of a 25-year-old woman in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said they noticed a car being driven without headlights at around 2.30am on Monday, December 2.
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Darlington Fire Station set to host community coffee mornings throughout December
Darlington Fire Station is set to host a free community coffee morning every Tuesday throughout December. Residents in Darlington are invited to join firefighters for a warm drink and a friendly chat as County Durham & Darlington Fire and Rescue
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Tommy Banks stolen pie van found in Middlesbrough
A stolen van belonging to a chef Tommy Banks and containing 2,500 pies has been recovered. Michelin starred chef Tommy Banks who owns three restaurants in York and North Yorkshire - The Black Swan at Oldstead, Roots in Marygate in York, and The
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Top chef appeals to pie thieves after raid in North Yorkshire
A chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van with 2,500 pies inside to “do the right thing”. Tommy Banks got his first Michelin star at the age of 24 and owns three restaurants in York and North Yorkshire - The Black Swan at Oldstead, Roots
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Former Darlington store set to be transformed into sports centre as plans lodged
A former Darlington home improvement store looks set to be transformed into a sports centre. Wickes, in Haughton Retail Park, has remained closed since 2023 when the retailer wound down operations in the town and has since opened a new store in
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Evans on a high at CCM Skipton online working sheepdog winter sale
Leading Welsh breeder and handler, Kevin Evans, of Llwynfedwen, Brecon, was the standout performer at CCM Skipton’s winter timed online working sheep dog sale last Wednesday with a trio that netted a combined £24,100, one top dog on price at £14,800
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North Yorkshire nightclub bans 'scruffy footwear' and tracksuits
A North Yorkshire nightclub has banned "scruffy footwear" and tracksuits. DeFacto in Ripon posted the new rules on its Facebook page, asking customers to take note of the dress code for DJ nights on Fridays and Saturdays. The management has
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Woman shocked after finding scorpion on her kitchen floor
A North Yorkshire woman was left shocked after finding a scorpion on her kitchen floor. Lesley Marsden, from Masham, said that she spotted the small arachnid on her kitchen floor, managing to catch it in a container. She found the scorpion
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Farmer Network to hold online meetings on inheritance tax and succession planning
Online sessions are being held to help farmers with tax and succession planning following the inheritance tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget. The Farmer Network held an open meeting for farmers last week at Penrith Auction Mart at which
