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Firefighters tackle chimney fire
A chimney fire was reported at Stillington Road, Sutton on the Forest, at 8.20pm last night. The Acomb fire crew arrived to find the fire was out. They removed the chimney pot to a safe […]
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Majority of mayoral candidates to focus on science and greener future
The majority of candidates competing to become York and North Yorkshire’s first elected mayor have pledged to harness the economic potential of bioscience and greener ambitions as part of their long-term vision to secure more […]
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Firefighters called after build up of gas in oven
One person was treated by paramedics after a build up of gas in an oven in a commercial premises today. The incident happened in Northallerton about 9.30am on Monday morning. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire […]
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National Highways accused of ‘disconnect’ with communities
An influential committee scrutinising transport issues across England’s largest county has accused National Highways over presiding over a “disconnect” between the government body and the communities major roads run through, saying local knowledge is being […]
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Firefighters called to tumble dryer on fire
Firefighters were called to a tumble dryer on fire in Sowerby, near Thirsk, today. The incident was reported at about 12.20pm. A crew from Thirsk responded to the tumble dryer fire inside a domestic property. […]
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Man forces himself into B&M in Northallerton
A man was arrested after forcing himself into a shop in Northallerton this morning. Police say a man forced himself into B&M just after 9am before it had opened. He made his way through the […]
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Police issue appeal over graffiti problem
Police are investigating an incident of graffiti in Northallerton. It happened at the Mencap Centre, in Goosecroft Lane, at some point over the last week. A police spokesperson said: “Graffiti has been an issue in […]
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750 Motor Club Action set for return to Croft Circuit
A wide variety of cars and championships will be in action when the budget-friendly 750 Motor Club returns to Croft Circuit next weekend. A regular fixture at the North Yorkshire track, the Midlands-based club’s two-day […]
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Revised plan for derelict farm branded ‘wanton destruction’
Environmental groups are calling for a revised proposal to build a housing estate beside a stream which supports otters and kingfishers to be rejected. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Thirsk Friends of the Earth have written to […]
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Hospice charity challenges supporters to walk Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise funds
Hospice care charity, Herriot Hospice Homecare, is calling on people to climb Yorkshire’s Three Peaks this September to raise vital funds. The challenge raised over £11,500 last year, with 40 walkers tackling the peaks in […]