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Stained glass window damaged as burglars break into historic County Durham church
Burglars have damaged a stained glass window during a break-in at a historic County Durham church. Police are investigating after the raid on St Mary's Church in Staindrop, near Barnard Castle. Burglars stole several items from the church
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Why Darlington was overtaken by nuns as they are spotted in HMV and Babul's
Darlington was taken over by nuns yesterday afternoon who were out on the town promoting Sister Act which begins its stint at the theatre tonight. The habit was out in full force in Darlington town centre on September 10 promoting Sister Act which
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North East company appoints ex-jockey to deliver racing staff apprenticeship
A former jockey with a wealth of experience in the racing industry has been recruited by a North East training company to deliver an innovative new apprenticeship for stable staff. Empentis Training Solutions is launching the Equine Groom Apprenticeship
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Mayor and health boss have 'good open conversation' about new hospital pledge
A meeting between Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and an NHS group boss included a “good open conversation” about his pledge to build a new hospital on Teesside. The mayor said in his re-election campaign he would step in and deliver a state-of-the-art
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Police finally set to move into town hall space
North Yorkshire Police look set to move into a vacant space in Ripon Town Hall before the end of the year following several delays. In February 2023, then-North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoe Metcalfe announced a refurbishment
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Mystery as vintage military equipment and uniform found left at North East park
Police have launched an appeal after a member of the public found a collection of vintage military gear including a suitcase, photos, and pictures at a park. Officers found the items in Pallister Park near Homerton Road in Middlesbrough, and are
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13 pictures as crowds flock to annual steam fair
The 37th annual Hunton Steam Gathering brought vintage machinery enthusiasts from across the region together at the weekend. Based on farmland on the edge of Hunton, between Bedale and Leyburn, the two-day event was a celebration of more than a
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Tragedy as person dies after being 'hit by a train'
A person has died after being tragically hit by a train in Northallerton. Emergency services were called to Northallerton Railway Station on Monday morning after reports of a casualty on the tracks. The incident sparked a major rail disruption
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165-year-old Stokesley Show gearing up for event later this month
Organisers of an agricultural show are gearing up for a return of the event later this month, as a further schedule of what's in store has been revealed. Stokesley Show will take place on Saturday, September 21, with organisers promising more
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Town's high street pizza takeaway bids to stay open until 1am on weekends
A new Yarm pizza takeaway has lodged plans to stay open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Earlier this year, Yarm Pizza opened on the town's High Street after transforming the former Barnacle’s fish and chip shop, which had been closed for several
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The couple who transformed a disused Darlington church into a lifeline community hub
The inside track on how a mothballed church – built for Darlington railway workers 120 years ago – became the centre of an initiative to help families in a deprived area of the North East. PETER BARRON reports SIX years ago, the historic, red-brick
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Call to boost agriculture budget to ‘value’ food security amid fears of cuts
Farming leaders have called on the Government to “truly value” food security by raising the UK’s agricultural budget to £5.6bn a year, amid concerns over potential cuts. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), which is holding a reception in Parliament
