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Hague expresses disappointment over Friarage decision

3:56pm Friday 24th May 2013

WILLIAM Hague has spoken of his disappointment over the Health Secretary’s decision not to order an independent review into proposed changes to key services at a general hospital.

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Question mark over 350 Rural Payments Agency jobs

11:51am Friday 24th May 2013

One of the biggest employers in Northallerton could be forced to leave the town with the loss of 350 jobs.

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Investigation underway into former children's home after victim claims staff member groomed her for sex

7:50am Friday 24th May 2013

AN investigation is underway into practices at a former children’s home after a woman claimed that a member of staff had had an inappropriate relationship with her in the early 1980s.

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Entertainer travels thousands of miles to MC Northallerton's Homegrown Food Festival

6:20am Friday 24th May 2013

AN entertainer from the other side of the world is making a special trip to North Yorkshire – to help celebrate the best of local food.

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Village's 50-year wait for hall goes on

3:37pm Friday 24th May 2013

A VILLAGE which has waited more than 50 years for its own community room has reacted with frustration after planners refused proposals to create one for free.

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North Yorkshire News in Brief: Ballroom classes for absolute beginners

6:07pm Friday 24th May 2013

An evening class in ballroom and Latin American dance for absolute beginners is to be held in the ballrooms of Bedale Hall.

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New hope for meat company over EU ban

5:50pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A MEAT company which claims it was effectively put out of business by an European ban on its innovative products, has been given new hope.

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Football fun day for the family

1:07pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

POLICE in Northallerton are inviting the local community along to a football fest and family fun day this weekend.

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Celebrating the world of dance

12:41pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

MORE than 75 people danced the day away to raise awareness of dance and the classes available in the Hambleton area.

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Northallerton meat company takes Food Standards Agency to High Court over EU ban

6:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NORTH Yorkshire meat company hit by an EU ban on its products has launched legal action against the UK food regulator it accuses of "keeling over" under pressure from Brussels.

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Brompton digest

6:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

HALL OPEN: Brompton Village Hall will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, May 27, with stalls selling books, bric-a-brac and gifts.

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North Yorkshire News in Brief: Council refuse permission for static caravan in flood risk area

5:50pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A planning application to build a stable building and retrospective permission for a caravan, hard standing, tree house and dog kennels for one gypsy family near Stokesley, has been refused by Hambleton Borough Council.

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North Yorkshire winners in Visit England awards

5:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A WHITBY museum has won gold in Visit England’s Awards for Excellence Competition 2013 at a national ceremony.

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Married Northallerton man who groomed teenage girl walks free from court

12:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A MARRIED man who groomed a schoolgirl less than half his age walked free from court today (Wednesday, May 22).

Northallerton students take on maths challenge

6:24pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

SCORES of students tackled number-crunching of national proportions after pushing their knowledge of mathematics to the limit.

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Choir concert date

5:26pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Choir concert: Northallerton Male Voice Choir are holding their annual charity concert on June 1 in the Forum at 7.30pm. The event is in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the Bubble Foundation and tickets, at £9 or £7 concessions, are available from Greensleeves music shop or by calling (01609) 774439

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Overseas visits to North-East and North Yorkshire fell last year

6:21pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

OVERSEAS visits to the North-East and North Yorkshire have dropped amid fears the region’s tourism economy is suffering from a cut in global marketing.

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Female police officer awarded £20,000 damages after tribunal rules she was discriminated against

4:59pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A FORMER female firearms officer, who was asked if she wanted a pink gun and was led towards a stash of pornographic magazines, has been awarded £20,000 in damages.

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Family history information session at library

4:07pm Monday 20th May 2013

AN INFORMATION session on researching family history is to take place at a North Yorkshire library next month.

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Girls receive Army cadet promotions

3:08pm Monday 20th May 2013

THREE female army cadets have been promoted to lance corporals.

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Prison creating new garden for town with help of low risk offenders

1:21pm Monday 20th May 2013

A PLANNED new public garden is to be created by a prison with the help of low risk offenders.

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Not enough accidents at busy Northallerton junction to warrant further work

3:21pm Monday 20th May 2013

An appeals been made for urgent work to slow down traffic on one of the major routes through Northallerton before a “major accident “happens.

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Engineering boss faces prospect of jail following conviction of manslaughter of worker

5:29pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE BOSS of a heavy engineering firm faces the prospect of jail after being convicted today (Friday, May 17) of the manslaughter of a worker who fell from cherry picker.

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Residents battle plan for wind farm test mast

5:47pm Friday 17th May 2013

RESIDENTS from two North Yorkshire districts have united to battle a plan which could lead to a wind farm dominating the skyline for miles around their homes.

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Northallerton news

4:25pm Friday 17th May 2013

PUB SUPPORT: The Green Tree pub in Brompton, Northallerton, is supporting the Brompton Carnival, taking place from Friday, May 24 until Bank Holiday Monday, May 27, by hostin a series of events.

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New mayor for Northallerton

2:58pm Thursday 16th May 2013

THE new mayor of Northallerton has pledged to work for the good of the town and its people.

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"Love Your Local Market" initiative comes to Hambleton

1:51pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A NATIONAL campaign to boost market shopping is coming to Hambleton next week.

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North Yorkshire round-up

4:57pm Thursday 16th May 2013

SUMMER CONCERT: Northallerton Methodist Church choir will present concert, Summer Medley, with Romanby Primary School Choir on Friday, June 7 at 7pm, at the church.

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CORRECTION: Brompton Carnival dates corrected.

2:58pm Thursday 16th May 2013

CORRECTION: In today’s edition of The Northern Echo (Thursday, May 16) it has been reported that the Brompton Carnival will take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday, May 17 until Monday, May 20.

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Jury out in case of prison worker accused of indecently assaulting young girls

6:47pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A JURY has begun its deliberations in the case of a prison support worker who is accused of indecently assaulting young girls.

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Police warn motorists against taking photographs of accident scenes

5:20pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

POLICE have warned motorists against using their mobile phones to take photos of accidents – after several drivers were seen taking images of the scene of a serious rush-hour crash this morning (Wednesday, May 15).

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Town gets its first multi-sports club for the disabled

3:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

THE town of Northallerton is to get its own multi-sports club for young people and adults with special needs and disabilities.

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North Yorkshire County Council re-elects leader and elects new chairman

4:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A COUNTY council has elected a new chairman and welcomed back its newly re-elected leader.

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Charity appeals to Richmond residents to take in young homeless

1:48pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A CHARITY that gives young people emergency accommodation to prevent them from having to sleep on the streets is appealing for volunteers in the Richmond area.

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Brompton Carnival celebrates 100th year

1:45pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A CARNIVAL is celebrating its 100th anniversary - and organisers hope it will be better than ever after a difficult event last year following the deaths of two former carnival chairmen.

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Grants scheme to help communities and groups mark the centenary of the First World War

12:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

COMMUNITIES and groups across the North-East and North Yorkshire have been invited to have a share of a multi-million grants scheme set up to mark the centenary of the First World War.

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Business event in the Dales

5:28pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

BUSINESS TIPS: Top tips to help business in the Yorkshire Dales boost profits will be available at a series of free events.

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Operation Christmas Child charity launches new appeal

6:33pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A CHARITY that inspires thousands of people from across the North-East to fill shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts for vulnerable children has launched a new appeal.

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Retiring council leader calls for members to back new chief

5:42pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

THE outgoing leader of a district council has urged members to support its new chief after stating he had felt isolated in the role.

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Walkers brave bad weather for meningitis walk

2:56pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

WALKERS of all ages put their best foot forward for a hike designed to raise awareness of meningitis.

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Medal marks 25 years of service

1:24pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A QUARTER of a century of service to the country has been marked with a special presentation at RAF Leeming.

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