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The UK is home to some of the most spectacular springtime destinations.
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Medical incident at leisure centre sees venue evacuated
Emergency services were called to Northallerton Leisure Centre at around 7pm, following reports of a 'medical incident'.
Farmhouse with grazing rights for 200 sheep up for sale at £1.5m
A 17th century farmhouse in Bilsdale, near Stokesley, complete with grazing rights for 200 sheep, has been put up for sale for £1.5m.
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School football team dreaming of playing at Wembley move one step closer
Aspiring footballers from Whinfield Primary School qualified for the National League North section final
LIVE: Crash at Darlington junction as police on scene - updates
There has been a two car crash at the junction of Victoria Road and Clifton Road, Darlington. Victoria Road is closed between Clifton Road and Bedford Street, and police are on the scene.
Darlington hotel with newly developed café on the market for £800k
Darlington's Hotel 119 on Victoria Road, has hit the market, being put up for sale for £800,000.
Senior councillor accused of hypocrisy over North Yorkshire school closures
A senior North Yorkshire councillor has been accused of hypocrisy and urged to consider her position over a complaint to the government about the closure of a school in her division.
New plan launched in Northallerton aims to stopping people falling into life of crime
Stopping people falling into a cycle of crime will be central to North Yorkshire Police’s priorities going forward under plans launched by the county’s mayor and policing spokesperson.
Darlington crash LIVE: Incident on busy A-road - updates
Reports have come in of a crash on Grange Road in Darlington at the roundabout to Parkside. We'll bring you live updates as the day goes on.
HMRC Child Benefit increase next week confirmed for millions of families
Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
What garden fence am I legally responsible for in the UK? All to know
The law around who owns which fence can be rather blurry in the UK with many popular misconceptions confusing homeowners up and down the country.
How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?
Fences are a common way to divide property lines in residential areas of the UK. However, there are restrictions in place on how tall these can be.
Mayor pledges to improve bus services across York and North Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has vowed to work “tirelessly to get our buses working” as he announced a £95 million investment into the region’s transport system.
Millions to get pay rise of up to £1,400 from today - what to know
The pay rise for more than 3 million workers comes as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase
Darlington Indian restaurant partners with museum as dish celebrates railway history
Darlington Babuls dedicated dish celebrates their connection to the town's railway history.
Popular County Durham farmers market reveals 2025 dates
Middleton-in-Teesdale’s much-loved Farmers Market is back for 2025 - and dates have been revealed.
Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has given his verdict on whether Premium Bonds are worth it speaking on ITV’s This Morning.
April Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
National Savings and Investments have announced the April 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.
Killer, perverts and violent offenders among those locked up in March
A murderer, violent men and a series of sex offenders are among the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court in March.
Darlington stalker told ex 'you’re getting sliced up' in abusive message
A Darlington stalker who threatened to slit his ex-partner's throat urinated in the rear of a police van when he was arrested.