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Yorkshire Shepherdess says renovation project ‘very difficult’ due to weather
The Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen has spoken about the challenges of a renovation project due to the “very difficult” weather - and has reflected on working with her ex-husband again. The TV star, 50, who initially starred in Our Yorkshire
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Prime Minister confirms £1.5bn A66 dualling talks and meetings will progress
Prime Minster Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that talks and meetings over the A66 dualling scheme would progress during a section of Prime Minister's Questions. Work on upgrading the notorious 50-mile stretch between Scotch Corner and Penrith to a
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Planning permission granted to turn fish and chip shop into AirBnB
Plans to convert a North Yorkshire fish and chip shop into a house have been approved. The property, which had been operating as a fish and chip shop, was deemed financially unviable over the past two years. Applicants now intend to use the
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'A betrayal': Major inheritance tax changes announced by Chancellor in Budget
Serious concerns have been voiced for the future of family farms after major changes to inheritance tax were announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Giving her Budget Statement in the House of Commons, Ms Reeves said agricultural property relief
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Last week for people to visit hall café ahead of new venue opening
A tourist attraction is inviting people to pay a visit in the final week before it closes for Christmas, as a new café is planned for the 2025 season. Popular visitor attraction Kiplin Hall and Gardens is due to end the 2024 season on Wednesday
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Five arrests at petrol station as drugs and weapons found and suspects try flee scene
Five people have been arrested at a petrol station after drugs and weapons were found, as the suspects tried to flee the scene. On Monday (October 28), police were deployed in North Yorkshire as part of an operation to tackle cross-border criminality
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North Yorkshire vineyard's bid to run tours with wine tastings
A plan by a North Yorkshire vineyard to run tours and sell wine will be decided by councillors following a raft of objections. An application by the Bay Vineyard in Robin Hood’s Bay for a licence that would allow it to organise tours with wine
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Horse rider hospitalised after 17 mountain rescuers attend farm emergency
A horse rider was rushed to hospital following a fall on a farm that saw 17 rescuers attend the scene. Emergency services were at the scene between Guisborough and Skelton yesterday (October 29) at 2:40pm following reports of a horse rider having
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Rishi Sunak uses final PMQs as Tory leader to highlight Coast-to-Coast walk
Rishi Sunak used his final appearance at PMQs as Conservative leader to highlight the importance of the Coast-to-Coast walk becoming a National Trail. During his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), the MP for Richmond and Northallerton thanked
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Exhibition of rag rugs explores artist's love of rural life
AN exhibition of rag rugs has been launched in Middlesbrough in tribute to Winifred Nicholson – some of them on display for the first time. The latest show at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) features the exceptional artistry of
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D&S Times readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read the Darlington & Stockton Times
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Bar near Darlington bans lone children after 'disgusting verbal abuse'
A village bar near Darlington has banned children from entering without an adult following “disgusting verbal abuse”. The Grange Bar, in Hurworth, announced the new restrictions this week following reported anti-social behaviour towards the bar
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Wildlife groups secure bid to buy vast North East estate for nature recovery
Conservationists have launched a bid to buy the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland for nature recovery. The Wildlife Trusts agreed on a two-phase purchasing deal over two years on Tuesday, in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. It
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Landscape trust announces event for 20th anniversary celebrations
Richmondshire Landscape Trust is celebrating 20 years of protecting and enhancing the area's natural beauty. To mark the milestone, the trust is inviting the community to a celebratory coffee morning at Richmond Town Hall on Saturday, November
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Plans for holiday cottage in County Durham caravan park discontinued
Plans to build a holiday cottage at a County Durham caravan park have been disposed of by a council. The proposal sought to convert an unused former social club at Low Shipley Farm, Marwood, into a single holiday cottage. The building has not