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Man breaks leg after car hits tree
A DRIVER was trapped in his car after it left the road and hit a tree. Fire crews had to cut free the 28-year-old man from his green Audi after the vehicle ended up in a field by the A658, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The injured driver, who was
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Three people killed in A1 crash named by police
THREE people killed in a two-car collision on the A1 in the North-East were tonight named by police. Stanley Loftus, 82, and 76-year-old Harold Fox, were pronounced dead at the scene, near Swarland, south of Alnwick, Northumberland, following the accident
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Toddler in hospital after collision with car
A TODDLER was taken to hospital this afternoon after being knocked down by a car outside Redcar Race course. The two-and-a-half year old sustained a fractured leg. The little boy was struck by a Citroen AX outside the main entrance to the course, after
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Toon back to winning ways
Newcastle United got back to winning ways thanks to a Mark Viduka and Charles N'Zogbia double act. The Magpies striker netted a brace of goals thanks to two assists from the impressive N'Zogbia, who helped himself to a goal himself just before the end
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Men beaten with metal bars in random park attacks
A MANHUNT has been launched to find a gang responsible for carrying out random beatings in a Teesside park. Police say the assaults carried out on lone males - possibly with metal bars - were both vicious and senseless. Two attacks carried behind Middlesbrough
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Farm shed with high level of asbestos catches fire
A FARM shed containing high levels of asbestos caught fire this afternoon. The shed was part of a farm out house on Winston Road, Staindrop in County Durham. It contained around 40 tonnes of bailed straw was reported as being well alight at around 12.30pm
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Former hotel seriously damaged in blaze
A DERELICT hotel was seriously damaged after catching fire last night. The first floor of The Kensington Hall Hotel, Kensington Terrace, Willington, was reported to be well alight just after 11pm yesterday, the fire brigade said. Fire engines from Crook
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Farming faces another devastating disease outbreak
THE farming industry is facing up to another potentially devastating disease outbreak. Government vets have overnight confirmed an outbreak of blue tongue disease among sheep in Ipswich. The disease is spread by midgies and there is no known cure.
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Town facing lollipop staff shortage
DARLINGTONS severe shortage of lollipop men and ladies is partly caused by speeding drivers, a councillor has claimed. Darlington Borough Council struggle to recruit school crossing wardens - as they are officially known - with a number of crossing points
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Crime fighting initiative reaches its climax
THE public are being urged to do their bit to help fight crime as a major two-month police initiative reaches its climax. Operation Impact is aimed at giving criminals nowhere to hide and involves the North Yorkshire force together with their colleagues
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Cash reward offered to stop motorbike nuisance
A HOUSING company is offering a cash reward to help police stop yobs on motorcycles making residents lives a misery. Middlesbrough's biggest landlord, Erimus Housing, is behind the offer of a £1,000 reward leading to the prosecution of tearaways racing
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Council unveils plans to improve children's services
PLANS have been unveiled to boost and improve children's services being offered by a county council. North Yorkshire County Council's children and young people's service is changing how it offers some services. At present several services are dealt
