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Steam trains to run festive route on North Yorkshire railway
Heritage steam journeys and historic trains are returning to the tracks for a seasonal adventure through the North York Moors this winter.
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Plans for 66-bedroom 'major' care home on former council HQ site
A purpose-built 66-bedroom care home is set to be built on the site of the former Hambleton District Council headquarters in Northallerton.
Busy road near Darlington shut after two-vehicle crash leaves car in hedge
A busy road near Darlington was closed by police after a two-vehicle crash left a car in a hedge :: it is not known whether anyone was injured.
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One person taken to hospital after early morning crash on Darlington street
One person has been taken to hospital following an early morning crash in Darlington; another person was discharged at the scene.
Jason Manford, Simon Pegg and Bill Nighy ask PM to axe 'cruel' two child benefit cap
Jason Manford, Simon Pegg and Bill Nighy have joined charity Trussell in calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to axe the two-child benefit limit in the budget.
Young Richmond woman takes hobby to new level and starts 'selling thousands'
A baker from Richmond who started baking as a hobby to de-stress is now highly sought after for her cakes and cookies.
Town's 'half dead' Christmas tree slammed with fears it 'won't make December 25'
Yarm’s “miserable” Christmas tree has been slammed : Stockton Council said it is investigating the condition of the tree.
Darlington man sentenced for possessing stun gun without proper authority
A Darlington man has received a conditional discharge after admitting to possessing a stun gun without proper authority.
LIVE: Road closed after two-vehicle crash on B6275 near Darlington
The B6275 has been closed between the Summerhouses crossroads and the A67 Junction at Carlbury / Piercebridge following an incident.
Wrap up warm as Darlington to be hit with a cold snap and rain today
Darlington residents should wrap up and bring a brolly with them on Tuesday as the Met Office forecasts a cold and wet day.
Vodka-swigging gardener found slumped beside Suzuki after attempting to drive
An unexpected trip to see a newborn baby proved costly for a Darlington woman who had been drinking alcohol during a three-day fast.
Roadshow events planned to support family businesses with succession planning
A series of free roadshow events is set to support family businesses with succession planning.
New planning measures to control number and location of HMOs
Durham County Council has confirmed a countywide Article 4 Direction to better regulate houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), following a public consultation that received over 1,400 responses, with around 80% in support.
Five North East schools to benefit from new solar energy project
Five Middlesbrough schools will benefit from new solar energy installations, funded by the first major project from Great British Energy, the Labour Government’s publicly owned energy company.
Utility works and highway maintenance affecting Darlington roads today
Road closures are planned in and around Darlington on Tuesday according to Darlington Borough Council.
£10m expansion plan for North Yorkshire holiday park
Plans have been submitted for a £10m expansion of a North Yorkshire holiday park.
New convenience store opens in Darlington offering 'everything you need in one place'
Geneva Local Extra a new convenience store offering 'everything you would need in one place' has opened at Cockerton Shops in Darlington.
'Very best' North Yorkshire restaurant 'on another level' named in Michelin Guide
This North Yorkshire seafood restaurant near Whitby that's 'on another level' has officially been named in the Michelin Guide
Met Office snow and ice alert for parts of North Yorkshire as health alert upgraded
The Met Office alert runs from 6am on Wednesday to 6pm on Thursday and covers an area roughly north and east of Claxton and parallel with coastal areas from The Humber up to the Scottish borders.
The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal huge mistakes
Best ways to defrost a frozen car windscreen? Be warned, there is one common method we should all be avoiding.