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'He was taken from us too soon' - family tributes to man killed in lawnmower accident
The family of Kamil Grygieniec, who was killed by the blades of a ride‑on lawnmower, have paid tribute to him, saying "he was taken away from us far too soon".
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Death of Northallerton worker killed when lawnmower fell on him ruled as accident
The death of a young grounds worker who died when a ride‑on lawnmower fell towards him blades first has been ruled an accident.
Income Tax will not go up in the budget as Rachel Reeves keeps manifesto pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will keep Labour’s manifesto pledge and will not raise income tax at this month’s Budget, suggest new reports.
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Sixth former plays Last Post on grandfather's bugle at Remembrance Day service
Sixth former Henry Porter moved attendees at Ripon Grammar School’s Remembrance Day service by playing the Last Post on his grandfather William Albert Littler’s WWII bugle.
Meet one‑wheel wonder Alfie, the schoolboy who rides his unicycle to class every day
Alfie leaves his mountain bike in the garage and travels to school most mornings by unicycle instead
Durham and Darlington PCC criticises government decision to scrap role
A regional police and crime commissioner (PCC) has criticised the government’s decision to scrap the role.
Inspiring new £2.2 million centre to help improve lives of hundreds of families opens
An inspiring new £2.2 million centre which will help improved the lives of hundred of disabled young people has opened in North Yorkshire.
Northallerton weather forecast: What will the weekend be like?
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Northallerton and the surrounding area for the weekend.
Durham and Darlington PCC criticises government decision to scrap role
A regional police and crime commissioner (PCC) has criticised the government’s decision to scrap the role.
Call for derelict site of former garage to be developed on town's high street
A councillor has called for a derelict patch of land that has been vacant for two decades to be developed.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham from Friday, November 14.
Seven road closures which will affect travel around Darlington today
Road closures and lane restrictions are planned across Darlington on Friday, according to Darlington Borough Council.
Will it rain in Darlington today? Met Office hour by hour weather forecast
The Met Office has forecast an overcast day for Darlington on Friday, November 14.
Dad whose son took his own life wins Strictly event supporting mental health
Peter Green, 42, danced his way to victory in Darlington’s second annual ‘Strictly Step-By-Step’ contest with expert partner Harriet Donald.
'County Durham deserves better': MPs urge government for more local funding
A group of MPs from County Durham has urged the government to provide “fairer funding” for the region.
Pictures after heavy rain batters County Durham and Darlington causing disruption
Darlington and parts of County Durham were battered by heavy rain, which led to flooding and road closures.
Disruptions expected on East Coast Main Line during Darlington station upgrade
Rail passengers between York and Newcastle are advised of disruptions from November 29 to December 1 due to signalling system upgrades at Darlington station, part of a £140 million improvement project.
Disruptions expected on East Coast Main Line during Darlington station upgrade
Rail passengers between York and Newcastle are advised of disruptions from November 29 to December 1 due to signalling system upgrades at Darlington station, part of a £140 million improvement project.
A684 in Wensleydale set to close for 11 weeks for repairs
Council chiefs say an 11-week closure of the A684 in Wensleydale for drainage and highways repairs is unavoidable.
Car 'spun' and hit central reservation causing earlier delays on A1(M)
A silver Skoda crashed on the A1(M) between Junction 57 at the A66(M) and Junction 58 at Burtree just after 10am having spun out.