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The danger dog owners hauled before the courts for horrific attacks in Teesside
In one shocking attack, a four-year-old boy was bitten on the cheek and needed hospital treatment
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New HIV diagnosis figures on Teesside show 45% increase among women
Public health experts have issued an important message on World AIDS Day 2025
Farm land goes up for sale for over £1m - and can be sold in three lots
The Lane End Farm land is up for sale with GSC Grays, Farm Agency
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Woman died in River Tees after 'kayak got stuck on branches'
Yik Ki Lee's kayak turned upside down after it became ended up wedged on branches in the River Tees through Barnard Castle in November.
Round Table sleigh donation helps spruce up Middleton-St-George village hall
Money raised by an annual Santa’s Sleigh tour has been used to help renovate the Middleton St George Women’s Institute Hall.
Helmsley Christmas tree festival opens to joyous start
HELMSLEY enjoyed a joyful start to the festival season as the town opened its Christmas Tree Festival with a community weekend celebration
Father hits out at police over response to attack on 14-year-old son
The father of a teenager who was seriously injured in an unprovoked attack has hit out at the response from the police.
Dozens of Darlington homes to be without power for hours after unplanned cut
14 streets in Darlington have been affected by a power cut this morning
Doctor gets £85,000 payout after unfair dismissal by Durham and Darlington NHS Trust
A doctor has been awarded more than £85,000 after an employment tribunal ruled he was unfairly dismissed by County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
North Yorkshire village raises hundreds to help conserve Melsonby Hoard
Residents of Melsonby, North Yorkshire, have raised £701.24 to support the conservation and display of the Melsonby Hoard - over 900 Iron Age artefacts discovered near the village in 2021
North Yorkshire secondary school best in region for academic excellence
Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire has been ranked the top state school in the North for the twelfth time in the Sunday Times Parent Power guide and named State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence.
Man, 22, under care of scandal-hit TEWV NHS trust found dead in hospital room
Flynn Dunn, 22, was detained under the mental health act at West Park Hospital in Darlington when he was found dead in his room, an inquest heard.
Man's terrifying harassment campaign against ex-partner lands him in prison
A Darlington man who has repeatedly turned up at his ex-partner’s home while drunk has run out of opportunities to stay out of prison.
Darlington tree collection scheme raises funds for St Teresa’s Hospice
A festive tree recycling scheme in Darlington is helping families responsibly dispose of Christmas trees while supporting St Teresa’s Hospice.
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.
'Truly tragic': Farmer still laid tribute to aircrew who died 55 years ago
North Yorkshire farmer Peter Fall has commemorated the 55th anniversary of a tragic helicopter crash on his land, which claimed the lives of four rescue workers.
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 for the weekend.
Christmas fun takes centre stage as Darlington care home staff dress as elves
Staff at North Park Care Home in Darlington celebrated National Elf Day on December 3 by dressing as elves to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Darlington tree collection scheme raises funds for St Teresa’s Hospice
A festive tree recycling scheme in Darlington is helping families responsibly dispose of Christmas trees while supporting St Teresa’s Hospice.
The 'vintage' collectables I found in bric-a-brac shop which took me to my childhood
I recently visited a bric-a-brac and ‘collectables’ shop, and as is so often the case nowadays, I found lots of items similar to those I owned as a child.