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Darlington MP questions why town has failed to win levelling up cash THREE times
Darlington’s MP Peter Gibson has questioned why his town has failed to win levelling up funding, despite submitting bids three times. The Conservative appeared in the House of Commons on Monday (November 20) to ask Jacob Young, levelling up minister
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Head of National Park hits out at new incidents of raptor persecution
The head of the North York Moors National Park has hit out at new incidents of raptor persecution. Tom Hind, Chief Executive of the Helmsley-based park authority, said: “We were appalled to hear of further incidents of wildlife crime with at least
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Freemasons provide much-needed donations for 13 charities
Guisborough Freemasons came together at the Freemason’s Hall in Chaloner Street, Guisborough, to make 13 donations to various charities. All the donations came from the bequest of a deceased member of the Zetland Lodge, Alec Smith, who donated
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North East hospice launches Christmas tree recycling campaign
A North East hospice has launched a campaign to recycle Christmas trees following the festive season. Teesside Hospice launched its Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign to collect and recycle residents' trees in January next year. The hospice
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Bomb disposal on the scene and cordon in place as 'hand grenade' found at beach
Bomb disposal units are on the scene of a suspected hand grenade sighting at a North East beach, as police have cordoned it off. Emergency services were called to Saltburn Beach on Monday (November 20) morning, following reports that a member
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Enraged driver causes 'significant damage' on North Yorkshire road
A driver has smashed a car windscreen after an incident on a road in North Yorkshire. Police are appealing for information after "significant damage" was caused to a vehicle on a road between Terrington and Sheriff Hutton. They say the incident
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Miniature horse Mr P brings joy to elderly people at activities centre
A miniature horse brought smiles and laughter to elderly people at an activity and wellbeing centre. Mr P (for “Mr Perfect”), a 15-year-old American miniature horse, visited the Redcar and Cleveland council-run activities and wellbeing service
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UK, French and US exercise sees fighter jets deployed from North Yorkshire airbase
A joint UK, French and US exercise saw fighter jets from all three countries being deployed from a North Yorkshire airbase. RAF Typhoons working with French Rafale and US F-35 jets have practised responding to an attack on their main operating
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Popular North Yorkshire water park could reopen in months, administrators claim
A leading tourist attraction and popular community leisure facility could be reopened within months, it has emerged, after administrators offered the asset back to a local authority which owns the site. Insolvency consultants MHA said North Yorkshire
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£9m extra to be invested in North Yorkshire’s roads
More than £9m in extra roads maintenance funding for North Yorkshire has been hailed as an “immense boost” for the county’s network. The government funding announced comes an ambitious plan of improvement schemes is set to be agreed for the county
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Service remembers those killed on North Yorkshire's roads
A service to remember those killed and seriously injured on the roads of North Yorkshire was held at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday afternoon (19 November). Family and friends attended the cathedral to remember their sons, daughters, mothers, fathers
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'We feel forgotten': Worry for rural County Durham community as last bank closes
Residents of a rural County Durham market town fear the closure of the last remaining bank will further isolate their community. Barclays in Middleton in Teesdale closed for the final time on Friday (November 17), with locals now facing a 20 mile
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Last chance to buy into the Jeremiah Drive lifestyle
Since 1902, Bussey & Armstrong Homes has established itself as a hallmark of quality construction and fine craftsmanship in Darlington, so it’s no surprise that their homes are snapped up by discerning buyers. If you would like the chance to buy
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North Yorkshire writer hopes first book of poetry will inspire others
A woman who has recently published her first book of poetry is urging others to allow themselves to be creative and not be held back by self-doubt. Teacher Rachel Askew, 39, from Richmond, has had a love of creative writing since being inspired
