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Northern Powergrid has confirmed that hundreds of homes across parts of the region are expected to be affected by the switch-off on Wednesday.

Northern Powergrid

Your power could be turned off today in these North East locations

A County Durham man has had his family's life changed after his appearance on a British reality show got him a job with a wealthy North Yorkshire developer Credit: CHANNEL 5

A County Durham man has had his family's life changed after his appearance on a British reality show got him a job with a wealthy North Yorkshire developer Credit: CHANNEL 5

How County Durham man got high-paying job after appearing on popular reality show

10 North East streets win thousands in postcode lottery – with one winning £30k

10 North East streets win thousands in postcode lottery – with one winning £30k

10 North East streets win thousands in postcode lottery – with one winning £30k

Ukrainian family Anton, Natalia, Artem 7 and Nika 9 who have lived in Crakehall for the last 8 month with hosts the Williams family are soon to move out Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Ukrainian family Anton, Natalia, Artem 7 and Nika 9 who have lived in Crakehall for the last 8 month with hosts the Williams family are soon to move out Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Support Ukraine

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Family that settled in North East celebrates first Ukrainian Christmas in the UK

Suspect lit object on fire and threw it at house in late-night suspected arson attack Picture: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

Suspect lit object on fire and threw it at house in late-night suspected arson attack Picture: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

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Suspect lit object on fire and threw it at house in late-night suspected arson attack

The Holly Hill Inn in Richmond. Picture: GOOGLE

The Holly Hill Inn in Richmond. Picture: GOOGLE

Christmas dinner

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Pub apologises after diners have Christmas Day 'ruined' and leave without eating

Northern Powergrid has released a list of power outages in the patch. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Northern Powergrid has released a list of power outages in the patch. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Your power could be turned off this afternoon in these North East locations

Taj Mahal in Richmond. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Taj Mahal in Richmond. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

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Restaurant owner fined for serving 'life-threatening' and 'dangerous' curry

After a yellow weather warning was issued yesterday, snow and ice have now hit some parts of the North East with more wintry conditions expected.

After a yellow weather warning was issued yesterday, snow and ice have now hit some parts of the North East with more wintry conditions expected.

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Two weather warnings still in place in North East as minus temperatures forecast

Ian Bosher (right) with his cheque from the organisers and queues of traffic on the day of the event (left). Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Ian Bosher (right) with his cheque from the organisers and queues of traffic on the day of the event (left). Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Teesside Airport

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Man finally gets Teesside Airshow refund - but only after taking organisers to court

Carly outside her new home in West Witton

Carly outside her new home in West Witton

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Woman realises her 20-year dream of buying a home in Dales village

Lewis and David Moss with Lucy Pittaway at the Wensleydale Heifer

Lewis and David Moss with Lucy Pittaway at the Wensleydale Heifer

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Hotel in North Yorkshire joins forces with award-winning artist in a special project

Megan Robson playing Fairy Bowbells in The Majestic Theatre's pantomime of Dick Whittington in December 2021 before the performances had to be cancelled due to the spread of Covid

Megan Robson playing Fairy Bowbells in The Majestic Theatre's pantomime of Dick Whittington in December 2021 before the performances had to be cancelled due to the spread of Covid

'Save our theatres' - urgent calls to support North East venues during cost-of-living crisis

Colburn Leisure Centre

Colburn Leisure Centre

Update after leisure centre operators pull out of venue due to costs

Covid-19 deaths increasing across the North East as latest figures released

Covid-19 deaths increasing across the North East as latest figures released

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How many people have died from Covid in the North East in the last week

The Accessorize shop in Davygate in York city centre has closed. Picture: Haydn Lewis

The Accessorize shop in Davygate in York city centre has closed. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Signs go up in windows as popular jewellery store shuts down

York biker Neil Bushby, pictured right with his grandson, Freddie, had a Meat Loaf inspired funeral

York biker Neil Bushby, pictured right with his grandson, Freddie, had a Meat Loaf inspired funeral

Meat Loaf funeral for 'much-loved' dad and grandad who died in crash

Friday's mass balloon launch, Scouting for Girls and night glow Pictures: Dani England, Milner Creative and Emma Richardson

Friday's mass balloon launch, Scouting for Girls and night glow Pictures: Dani England, Milner Creative and Emma Richardson

Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2022 Round Up: Fiesta to stay in North Yorkshire next year

Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2022 on York Racecourse Pictures: Dani England at Press Camera Club, Barney Sharratt at Press Camera Club, and Alan Milner Creative

Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2022 on York Racecourse Pictures: Dani England at Press Camera Club, Barney Sharratt at Press Camera Club, and Alan Milner Creative

PICTURES: Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta has over 40,000 tickets sold so far

The police cordon outside Mappin and Webb jewellers in Coney Street, York after the death of Sam Diatta. Picture: Haydn Lewis

The police cordon outside Mappin and Webb jewellers in Coney Street, York after the death of Sam Diatta. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Luxury shop where man died is set to close as a 'mark of respect'

$An end to the ban on fracking have been greeted with dismay in York. Pictured, a peaceful protest over Third Energy's fracking work in Kirby Misperton back in 2018. Picture: Nigel Holland$ $An end to the ban on fracking have been greeted with dismay in York. Pictured, a peaceful protest over Third Energy's fracking work in Kirby Misperton back in 2018. Picture: Nigel Holland$

Fracking ban lifted: fears over water supply in York and North Yorkshire

Reverend Paul Sunderland, Curate of St Mary’s Church in Richmond Picture: Ashley Barnard

Reverend Paul Sunderland, Curate of St Mary’s Church in Richmond Picture: Ashley Barnard

Why this church just had to open its doors and stream the Queen's funeral live

Star Inn before and after the fire - and a young Andrew Pern

Star Inn before and after the fire - and a young Andrew Pern

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Top restaurant in North Yorkshire to reopen almost a year after fire

Jack Bowles and Ellie Richmond, owners of The Fox Hall Inn. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Jack Bowles and Ellie Richmond, owners of The Fox Hall Inn. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Shock as popular North East pub and hotel to close leaving visitors devastated

Picture: NQ STAFF/PIXABAY

Picture: NQ STAFF/PIXABAY

Popular pet food store closes its doors for the last time due to ‘challenging times’

Julie O'Sullivan, owner of The Hairy Fig in Fossgate pictured last year

Julie O'Sullivan, owner of The Hairy Fig in Fossgate pictured last year

Popular deli and tearoom goes on the market after first opening in 2008

Burton Stone Lane in Clifton in York is closed for resurfacing work. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Burton Stone Lane in Clifton in York is closed for resurfacing work. Picture: Haydn Lewis

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Residents hit out after being 'boxed in' by roadworks starting today

Pictures: CONNOR LARMAN

Pictures: CONNOR LARMAN

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'I don't hold out much hope': What people in Rishi's town had to say on new PM

York police have issued a warning to teenagers and their parents ahead of a planned gathering in the city on Monday night

York police have issued a warning to teenagers and their parents ahead of a planned gathering in the city on Monday night

Police warning to teenagers and parents ahead of planned gathering next week

TK Maxx is closing its store in Coney Street in York city centre next month and will be replaced by Hard Rock Café. Picture: Haydn Lewis

TK Maxx is closing its store in Coney Street in York city centre next month and will be replaced by Hard Rock Café. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Signs go up as major retailer to shut and be replaced with Hard Rock Cafe

A man has died in Coney Street in York city centre. A police scene guard remains in place near Revolution bar Picture: Haydn Lewis

A man has died in Coney Street in York city centre. A police scene guard remains in place near Revolution bar Picture: Haydn Lewis

Police confirm man has died outside bar as alleyway cordoned off

Owners of motorway services responds after new A1(M) services are approved

Owners of motorway services responds after new A1(M) services are approved

Scotch Corner bosses respond after new services just up the A1(M) are approved

York couple Gemma and Scott and Worst House on the Street presenters Scarlette and Stuart Douglas Picture: Channel 4

York couple Gemma and Scott and Worst House on the Street presenters Scarlette and Stuart Douglas Picture: Channel 4

Couple make £70,000 after featuring on Channel 4's 'Worst House on the Street'

Firefighters tackled a combine harvester fire at Aldborough near Boroughbridge. Picture: Bob Hoskins

Firefighters tackled a combine harvester fire at Aldborough near Boroughbridge. Picture: Bob Hoskins

Intense moment combine harvester bursts into flames in middle of field

North Yorkshire Police has issued an update after Sam Diatta died following a disturbance at York jeweller's Mappin and Webb in Coney Street

North Yorkshire Police has issued an update after Sam Diatta died following a disturbance at York jeweller's Mappin and Webb in Coney Street

Police update after man died following disturbance at jeweller's shop

The White Lives Matter banner hung from Clifford's Tower in York

The White Lives Matter banner hung from Clifford's Tower in York

Shock as 'racist' banner flown from popular landmark - and is later removed

York jewellery shop Mappin and Webb death: family tribute. A family photo of the Diatta family, Teba, Sam, George, and Judy, taken in Senegal

York jewellery shop Mappin and Webb death: family tribute. A family photo of the Diatta family, Teba, Sam, George, and Judy, taken in Senegal

Family pay tribute to 'irreplaceable' man who died in luxury store 'disturbance'

The Cliffemount Hotel in Runswick Bay near Whitby is under new ownership

The Cliffemount Hotel in Runswick Bay near Whitby is under new ownership

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Popular hotel under new ownership as family taking over it are 'excited'

Tempt in High Petergate, York, is set to close. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Tempt in High Petergate, York, is set to close. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Emotional message as chocolate shop announces it is to close

Ronnie, a lovable stray who was rehomed with a member of the Millbry Hill team with the help of Animal Friends of Turkey, and will soon be featuring on the company’s social media

Ronnie, a lovable stray who was rehomed with a member of the Millbry Hill team with the help of Animal Friends of Turkey, and will soon be featuring on the company’s social media

Energetic fundraising efforts for Ukraine and abandoned dogs carried out by business staff

This year The Georgian Theatre Richmond is appealing for knitted or crocheted fish, which will be used during the 58 performances of its Pinocchio panto

This year The Georgian Theatre Richmond is appealing for knitted or crocheted fish, which will be used during the 58 performances of its Pinocchio panto

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Historic theatre announces Christmas panto and popular knitting appeal

Police have named a man who died after an incident at Marin and Webb jewellers as Sam Diatta from York

Police have named a man who died after an incident at Marin and Webb jewellers as Sam Diatta from York

Police name man who died after incident at luxury jewellery shop

Community inspector for the area, Martin Metcalfe, whose team have been behind patrolling Richmond Falls so far this summer, has issued an urgent warning to those that visit the tourist attraction – “enjoy it but with respect”

Community inspector for the area, Martin Metcalfe, whose team have been behind patrolling Richmond Falls so far this summer, has issued an urgent warning to those that visit the tourist attraction – “enjoy it but with respect”

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Whether people can still visit North Yorkshire beauty spot after chaotic scenes earlier this week

Crowds gather to enjoy the sun at Richmond falls Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Crowds gather to enjoy the sun at Richmond falls Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Shocking scenes as people IGNORE rules at beauty spot despite warnings

A picture of the mass gathering that took place at Richmondshire Falls during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020

A picture of the mass gathering that took place at Richmondshire Falls during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020

Warning issued to people jumping into water at beauty spot amid heatwave

Residential cycle path in York closes again after less than a week

Residential cycle path in York closes again after less than a week

Sink hole causes two way traffic diversions at newly reopened cycle path

Two police officers suffer injuries following an arrest

Two police officers suffer injuries following an arrest

See the awful injuries two police officers got after responding to violent crime

A man died at Wigginton car boot sale in Wigginton, York on Sunday

A man died at Wigginton car boot sale in Wigginton, York on Sunday

Man dies after taking ill at car boot sale as eyewitnesses describe scene

Care UK’s The Terrace, on Maison-Dieu, has now installed a defibrillator right outside its Richmond premises

Care UK’s The Terrace, on Maison-Dieu, has now installed a defibrillator right outside its Richmond premises

Seven month fundraising campaign brings life-saving kit to market town

Helping Richmondshire Heat, Eat and Meet is being hosted by Richmondshire Climate Action Partnership

Helping Richmondshire Heat, Eat and Meet is being hosted by Richmondshire Climate Action Partnership

Free community event offers practical tips to cope with rising cost of living

Calvert's Carpets has several branches across the region including in Richmond Picture: Google

Calvert's Carpets has several branches across the region including in Richmond Picture: Google

Carpet warehouse store likely to be approved despite residents' concerns

Home Office say Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans on hold until made safe Picture: NQ Staff

Home Office say Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans on hold until made safe Picture: NQ Staff

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Home Office say Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre plans on hold until site made safe

File photo of children enjoying Richmond Swimming Pool Picture: Northern Echo

File photo of children enjoying Richmond Swimming Pool Picture: Northern Echo

Councillors concerned at being 'left in the dark' as swimming pool cash approved

File photo of Richmond Dales Amateur Swimming Club who are based at Richmond Pool

File photo of Richmond Dales Amateur Swimming Club who are based at Richmond Pool

Questions raised over how much council funding should go towards swimming pool

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