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North-east college becomes 'centre of excellence for hairdressing'
Darlington College is now the only Centre of Excellence in the North
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Drought permits granted for 17 Yorkshire reservoirs as water supplies run low
The Environment Agency has approved 17 additional drought permits for Yorkshire Water, allowing the company to retain more water in its reservoirs over the next six months.
Community gritting partnerships proposed to keep pavements clear of snow and ice
Forming community gritting partnerships is among the recommendations in a report on keeping pavements clear of snow and ice during severe winter weather in North Yorkshire.
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Occupant of car rescued following reported crash with deer near North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Helmsley and Easingwold were called to Scawton at around 9.30pm last night (October 6).
Good news for Asda shoppers as supermarket makes major change to 956 items
Asda is reducing the price of 956 everyday grocery items both in-store and online.
Darlington has 'one of the lowest' child road casualty rates in North-East
Darlington has one of the lowest child road casualty rates for children aged 11 to 13 in the North-East, according to the latest figures.
Darlington school named among UK’s top 100 schools within national list
Carmel College in Darlington has been named among the best 100 state schools in Britain, according to the Daily Mail.
Historic hall in North Yorkshire to celebrate American Thanksgiving tradition
Kiplin Hall and Gardens in Scorton, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, is hosting a special autumn exhibition exploring the history and traditions of Thanksgiving.
Yorkshire chapel announces special events this harvest season
Rievaulx Chapel will hold special thanksgiving services for the harvest season.
Dance festival celebrating global dance styles to be held in North Yorkshire
Thirsk will host a community dance festival celebrating global dance styles. The event will include professional-led workshops in African Dance, Irish Folk, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Indian dance, and Jiving Lindy Hop.
County Durham hotel becomes a 'favourite' destination for car clubs
Headlam Hall, a 17th-century country house hotel in Headlam, County Durham, is gaining popularity among car clubs.
DWP deleting millions of pension records is 'fatally' undermining appeals
Millions of pension records ‘set to be deleted’ could ‘fatally’ undermine efforts to correct state pension errors, says a former pensions minister.
Clubbers packed out Darlington dancefloor for daytime disco
The event, held at The Gate on Saturday, October 4, was the third one held this year.
Comedian Rosie Jones attacked on train with wine bottle
Comedian Rosie Jones has shared that she was attacked on a train after a plastic wine bottle was thrown at her.
Darlington councillors reject call to scrap climate emergency pledge
Council leaders in Darlington have rejected calls to scrap a climate emergency pledge.
Darlington councillors reject call to scrap climate emergency pledge
Council leaders in Darlington have rejected calls to scrap a climate emergency pledge.
North Yorkshire village without internet for more than four days following Storm Amy
Residents in Thornton Rust, a small village nestled between Aysgarth and Hawes in Wensleydale, lost broadband access at around 5.30pm on Thursday, October 2.
Arsonist's drink-fuelled revenge attack 'destroyed' the lives of two widows
An arsonist gutted three bungalows and “destroyed” the lives of two widows. One was asleep when Stacey Hinks set fire to the neighbouring house.
North Yorkshire pub in 'breathtaking' location crowned among UK's cosiest
This cosy North Yorkshire pub in a 'breathtaking' location has been crowned among the best in the UK to visit this autumn, according to foodie experts
Malton Christmas Festival in North Yorkshire cancelled
A POPULAR Christmas market in North Yorkshire has been cancelled.