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Police car bursts into flames in North Yorkshire
A BMW police car burst into flames while responding to an emergency call. The fire broke out when the BMW 330d Touring suffered a "catastrophic engine failure" on the A168 between Thirsk and Ripon in North
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Jilly Cooper: 4x4s will rape lovely countryside
Plans to allow more 4x4s on to Swinton Park's grounds will spoil the sanctuary of the Grade II-listed North Yorkshire estate, says author Jilly Cooper. The 79-year-old has attacked the Earl of Swinton over plans to let more off-roading
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Jeep opens pop-up dealership, accessible only by 4x4
Jeep has furthered its reputation for rugged and off-road performance by opening the world's first dealership only accessible by 4x4. The showroom was set-up on the edge of the famous cliffs at Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire. It
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Drunken OAP led police on high-speed chaseย through Yorkshire
An intoxicated OAP led police on a wild chase through country villages in North Yorkshire, reaching speeds of 80mph, a court was told. Police first spotted Brian Seals dangerously overtaking steadily moving traffic in Brompton on July 21 shortly
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Rock legend to appear at Croft Nostalgia Weekend
Rock great Brian Johnson is to race a Mini at popular retro motoring festival, Croft Nostalgia Weekend, this coming weekend. As well as fast cars and wheel-to-wheel racing, this event will feature vintage music and dress along with a
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Revealed! The best place to live in Britain
Thinking about an escape to the country? The town of Skipton in North Yorkshire would be your best bet - as The Sunday Times has just named it the top of its Best Places to Live in Britain guide. Judges praised the town for its
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144mph drivers spared prison
Two motorists caught driving at speeds of up to 144mph have been spared
