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Profile: Catherine Priestley

The Northern Farmer:

Chief Reporter (sedgefield)

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Joey's Waffle House

'Covid crippled us' - couple to sell their ice cream and waffle shop

THE owners of an ice cream shop and cafe on a busy retail park have decided to shut the doors and sell the business.

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Mike Bartley appeared on MasterChef 2021

'GUTTING': County Durham dad on narrowly missing out on MasterChef quarter finals

A DAD-OF-TWO from County Durham said it was "really gutting" to narrowly miss out on a place in the MasterChef quarter finals.

After weekend crowds, North-East leaders urge people to stay vigilant to Covid

After weekend crowds, North-East leaders urge people to stay vigilant to Covid

“Stay vigilant and help us recover,” – this was the message from the North-East’s leaders after a sunny weekend saw crowds of people descend on popular visitor spots.

Parking fees for disabled drivers are to be introduced in Newcastle

Council axing free blue badge parking denies 'agenda against disabled people'

FREE parking for disabled blue badge holders in Newcastle car parks will be scrapped in July.

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The BMW stuck in a field off the A66 near Richmond, North Yorkshire Picture: NORTH YORKSHIRE ROADS POLICE

Police called to rescue BMW stuck in mud and fine occupants for Covid breaches

FIVE people were fined for breaching Covid lockdown rules after the car they were in got stuck in a muddy field and police had to come to their rescue.

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A large number of police were deployed to the scene of an attempted dog theft in North Yorkshire on Monday night, and the investigation is ongoing

Dog owner injured when owner attempts to snatch dog

A DOG owner was hurt when a stranger attempted to snatch their pet during an early evening walk.

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County Durham-headquartered Learning Curve Group has acquired Antrec Ltd

Training company Learning Curve keeps growing with acquisition of Liverpool firm

TRAINING company Learning Curve Group (LCG) has completed the acquisition of Antrec Limited – solidifying its position as one of the UK’s largest training providers.

Duncan Holness of Banks Property

Plan for 100 new houses recommended for approval - but builder has dig at objectors

PLANS for a new housing development on the outskirts of Barnard Castle will be considered by members of Durham County Council today.

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Man, 80, hit by car whilst crossing road - driver arrested

Man, 80, hit by car whilst crossing road - driver arrested

AN 80-year-old man was seriously hurt when he was hit by a car as he crossed the road.

Two adults and a child had pitched a tent on a dangerous cliff edge at the weekend Picture: ALISTAIR SMITH/ STAITHES COASTGUARD

Family pitched tent on 'extremely perilous' clifftop - two fined for Covid breaches

THESE photographs show just how close to the edge of a dangerous clifftop two adults and a child set up camp at the weekend.

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