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Ben Ashe, 30, was just 0.4 miles into a bike ride in Hampsthwaite, Nidderdale after work with a friend when his journey took a devastating turn

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Police officer was flung 15 metres into wall during horror 60mph bike crash

Coastguard helicopter landing on scene to extract casualties and Coastguard officers from the shore. Taken from B-897 Sheila and Dennis Tongue III whilst stood by.

Coastguard helicopter landing on scene to extract casualties and Coastguard officers from the shore. Taken from B-897 Sheila and Dennis Tongue III whilst stood by.

RNLI and rescue helicopter brave Storm Bert to rescue two people out at sea

Flooding in County Cork after Storm Bert.

Flooding in County Cork after Storm Bert.

Roads closed after flooding as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption

Lying just outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the cathedral city is nestled among forestry, hills and moorland - not to mention that there's the Dales on your doorstep

Lying just outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the cathedral city is nestled among forestry, hills and moorland - not to mention that there's the Dales on your doorstep

Visitor Attractions

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Life in a 'city steeped in charm' on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales

Children in some parts of North Yorkshire could be faced with a 120-mile round trip to school due to 'impassable roads', a meeting has heard

Children in some parts of North Yorkshire could be faced with a 120-mile round trip to school due to 'impassable roads', a meeting has heard

Children 'could have to travel 120 miles to school' due to 'impassable' roads

As previously reported, 32 EV charging points were installed in car parks in Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk last year

As previously reported, 32 EV charging points were installed in car parks in Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk last year

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'Out of action' EV chargers in car parks 'will be replaced in June 2025'

Staithes Chalet & Caravan Park has gone up for sale online for £1.3m, as it looks for new owners

Staithes Chalet & Caravan Park has gone up for sale online for £1.3m, as it looks for new owners

Coastal caravan park up for sale at £1.3m as it looks for new owners

Flood alert issued as rain and melting snow could send river levels rising

Inset: Lewis McGregor Main image: Northallerton School and Sixth Form

Inset: Lewis McGregor Main image: Northallerton School and Sixth Form

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Dad looking to buy his own bus after his son's college service 'axed' by council

Northallerton Coroners Court

Northallerton Coroners Court

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Girl, 10, attacked by dog died from neck injuries, inquest hears

A stargazing experience

A stargazing experience

Cruel scam leaves holidaymakers out of pocket instead of dream £99 stargazing trip

The Good Food Guide

North East restaurant crowned as the best roast dinner in UK by Good Food Guide

A1 Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Thorpe House, Gatherley Road, Brompton on Swale

A1 Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Thorpe House, Gatherley Road, Brompton on Swale

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Crufts winner to be sentenced for breeding, selling and boarding dogs without licence

Fake banknotes have been used in Northallerton and Darlington

Fake banknotes have been used in Northallerton and Darlington

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Warning to shoppers and businesses after fake £20 notes used 'several times'

Rishi Sunak MP is supporting East Cowton villagers in their efforts to refurbish their community hall

Rishi Sunak MP is supporting East Cowton villagers in their efforts to refurbish their community hall

MP commits to supporting village in its effort to refurbish its community hall

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

‘Secrets of the Majestic’, an 88-page comic book anthology of stories, was inspired by the famously lavish restrooms of the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate; a space that has intrigued visitors for many years

'Unique' art exhibition takes inspiration from this hotel's 'scenic' toilets

More than £600,000 is to be allocated to several schemes across the county as part of the sixth phase of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF)

More than £600,000 is to be allocated to several schemes across the county as part of the sixth phase of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF)

Personal Finance

Thousands of households in region can apply for Household Support Fund - here's how

Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event

Final preparations are underway for Richmond’s Christmas Fair, which is being held at the start of December, as hundreds are expected to flock to the festive event

Hundreds expected to flock to historic Market Place for Christmas Fair event

Molly Mae-Hague, who rose to prominence on the fifth season of reality TV show Love Island, was seen in the grounds of Grantley Hall, near Ripon, over the weekend

Molly Mae-Hague, who rose to prominence on the fifth season of reality TV show Love Island, was seen in the grounds of Grantley Hall, near Ripon, over the weekend

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Reality TV star enjoys luxury hotel stay in region as she posts visit online

RAF Typhoon jets taking part in the major NATO evaluation at RAF Leeming in 2020

RAF Typhoon jets taking part in the major NATO evaluation at RAF Leeming in 2020

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'Sonic boom' heard over region as investigation launched into cause of noise

Plans for a 'Superloop' bus route have been raised to connect the 'major hubs' between Darlington, the Yorkshire Dales and Northallerton if they come to fruition

Plans for a 'Superloop' bus route have been raised to connect the 'major hubs' between Darlington, the Yorkshire Dales and Northallerton if they come to fruition

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Plans raised for 'Superloop' bus route that will connect 'major hubs' together

Colburn Community Primary School

Colburn Community Primary School

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School bounces back from 'Requires Improvement' Ofsted by impressing inspectors

Rolls Royce SMR has offered a slight chance of a factory close to the A1(M) in North Yorkshire still being built after previously saying that it had 'changed its business priorities'

Rolls Royce SMR has offered a slight chance of a factory close to the A1(M) in North Yorkshire still being built after previously saying that it had 'changed its business priorities'

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Update on Rolls Royce SMR factory plans based next to A1(M)

School transport protestors at County Hall in Northallerton

School transport protestors at County Hall in Northallerton

Mum has 'sleepless nights' and 'extreme fears' over council's school transport policy

The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley

The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley

Church of England

Bishop of Newcastle said she felt 'compelled' to call for Archbishop's resignation

School transport protestors at County Hall in Northallerton

School transport protestors at County Hall in Northallerton

Public transport

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'We won't let our children go through this' - Outrage over school transport policy

With hidden letters, historic sayings and pronunciations and the difficult local lexis, you can definitely fall foul of pronouncing places correctly

With hidden letters, historic sayings and pronunciations and the difficult local lexis, you can definitely fall foul of pronouncing places correctly

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Can you say these 5 'tricky' North Yorkshire location names often mispronounced?

The business is on the market for £240,000.

The business is on the market for £240,000.

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Holiday business with amazing views hits the market for £240,000

Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was found dead at Catterick Garrison on February 5, 2022, after years of battling mental health and personal problems

Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was found dead at Catterick Garrison on February 5, 2022, after years of battling mental health and personal problems

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'I’ll struggle to accept he’s no longer here': Widow of soldier who took his own life

School transport protestors at County Hall in Northallerton

School transport protestors at County Hall in Northallerton

Protestors demand rethink of school transport policy during County Hall demonstration

The collision happened on the A-road at the junction for Street Lane, Pickhill at around 5.15pm and involved an orange motorcycle and an orange Peugeot 208

The collision happened on the A-road at the junction for Street Lane, Pickhill at around 5.15pm and involved an orange motorcycle and an orange Peugeot 208

Motorcyclist seriously injured after A6055 crash as investigation launched

Plans were approved by North Yorkshire council.

Plans were approved by North Yorkshire council.

Planning and development

North Yorkshire barn to be converted into commercial units

A jet flying over the skies

A jet flying over the skies

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RAF jets to conduct 'low flying' night exercises up until start of December

Invasive plant specialist Environet has released this year’s regional Japanese knotweed hotspots, based on analysis of the latest data

Invasive plant specialist Environet has released this year’s regional Japanese knotweed hotspots, based on analysis of the latest data

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REVEALED: Invasive plant 'hotspots' across County Durham as warning issued

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How photographing 100 dogs in town centre turned into charity fundraising effort

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

Church reopens after it was 'severely damaged' by collapsing tree 18 months ago

Operation Sceptre, which will run until November 17, will focus on seizing dangerous weapons, locating wanted offenders and educating young people

Operation Sceptre, which will run until November 17, will focus on seizing dangerous weapons, locating wanted offenders and educating young people

Knife amnesty bins located in North East and North Yorkshire during Operation Sceptre

The admission came from a high-ranking Army major on Monday (November 11) at Northallerton Coroners Court during the sixth day of a ten-day inquest into the death of a soldier in Catterick in 2022

The admission came from a high-ranking Army major on Monday (November 11) at Northallerton Coroners Court during the sixth day of a ten-day inquest into the death of a soldier in Catterick in 2022

'Suicide was like contagious disease' - says Army boss at inquest into soldier death

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Water pollution at top tourist spot 'eight times higher than safe bathing level'

This week marks two years since Kefi Ropemakers took the keys to their premises in North Yorkshire and embarked on their Rope-making venture, following the closure of Outhwaites Ropemakers in Hawes in the Autumn of 2022

This week marks two years since Kefi Ropemakers took the keys to their premises in North Yorkshire and embarked on their Rope-making venture, following the closure of Outhwaites Ropemakers in Hawes in the Autumn of 2022

Meet the couple preserving this historic and vital industry across the region

County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire Christmas markets - here's 7 for you to enjoy

County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire Christmas markets - here's 7 for you to enjoy

Christmas Markets

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7 Christmas markets in County Durham, Darlington and North Yorkshire to visit

North Yorkshire Council is set to remove up to 32 EV charging points in its car parks across four locations in the region, due to its contract partner folding last year

North Yorkshire Council is set to remove up to 32 EV charging points in its car parks across four locations in the region, due to its contract partner folding last year

electric vehicles

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New EV chargers in North Yorkshire car parks need to be replaced, council confirms

Ed Bethell's string on the gallops at Middleham

Ed Bethell's string on the gallops at Middleham

Middleham trainer Ed Bethell reflects on the success of his first four seasons

A children’s choir from North Yorkshire is set to perform at the “illustrious” Royal Albert Hall in London tomorrow as part of a Remembrance event

A children’s choir from North Yorkshire is set to perform at the “illustrious” Royal Albert Hall in London tomorrow as part of a Remembrance event

North Yorkshire choir to take centre stage in ‘poignant’ Remembrance concert

Services will see crowds of civilian and ex-service personnel gather and lay wreaths at memorials to fallen soldiers across the region.

Services will see crowds of civilian and ex-service personnel gather and lay wreaths at memorials to fallen soldiers across the region.

Remembrance Day

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LISTED: All the Remembrance events taking place across the North East this weekend

A view of the new boardwalk by the Swale near Gunnerside

A view of the new boardwalk by the Swale near Gunnerside

Flood-damaged riverside walk reopened after vital repairs carried out

Until November 15, motorists travelling towards Hawes and the surrounding areas may be forced to take an alternative route across other parts of the Dales and towards Cumbria

Until November 15, motorists travelling towards Hawes and the surrounding areas may be forced to take an alternative route across other parts of the Dales and towards Cumbria

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Drivers face '50 mile diversion' during roadworks as it adds an hour to journey

Jamie Keeble with wife Liv and daughter Sienna

Jamie Keeble with wife Liv and daughter Sienna

Fundraising bid launched by food company after co-founder's previous cancer diagnosis

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued an update on the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued an update on the A66 dualling scheme between Scotch Corner and Penrith

DfT give A66 £1.5bn dualling update after project doesn't appear in Budget documents

During routine patrols from North Yorkshire Police, officers spotted the driver travelling over 90mph on the A-road near Leeming

During routine patrols from North Yorkshire Police, officers spotted the driver travelling over 90mph on the A-road near Leeming

Driver caught red-handed by police travelling nearly 100mph on A1(M)

A suspect was chased by cows and then a police dog before being arrested

A suspect was chased by cows and then a police dog before being arrested

Chased by cows and a police dog and then arrested - a bad night for one suspect

Police have confirmed that the family dog who killed ten year old girl was that of an XL Bully-type breed

Police have confirmed that the family dog who killed ten year old girl was that of an XL Bully-type breed

Ten year old girl was tragically killed by XL Bully in family home, police confirm

Man arrested after series of robberies meeting Facebook Marketplace sellers

Police and paramedics were called to the Malton area following the tragic incident

Police and paramedics were called to the Malton area following the tragic incident

North Yorkshire Police

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Tribute paid to 'wonderful' Savannah, 10, who was mauled to death by family dog