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Harrogate school at the heart of community celebrates 'every achievement and every student'
Harrogate’s ‘most welcoming’ school is celebrating the achievements of its students as they receive their GCSE results today.
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UK handbag retailer to close website as takeover puts 21 stores at risk
Radley London, know for selling bags with its iconic dog logo on them, entered administration in May 2026.
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Why the Government needs to revise the Council Tax system - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Philip Hutchinson, Scarr Green Close, Meltham.
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Inside Richard Hammond's new £1.9m mansion
Ripon-educated Richard Hammond bought a £1.9 million bachelor pad in Wales earlier this year after his divorce.
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Strong exam year for students at schools in Ripon, Boroughbridge and Bedale
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results at schools including Ripon, Boroughbridge and Bedale.
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GCSE success stories showcase county’s academic strength
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results as some of the county’s schools have witnessed record levels of success.
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Three new independent businesses join Halls of Ripon
Three independent businesses have joined Halls of Ripon following a major refurbishment of the city centre department store.
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Man suffers broken nose after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
A man sustained a broken nose after an alleged assault in Ripon.
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Man and woman charged after six people discovered in lorry in Yorkshire
A man and a woman have been charged following the discovery of six people inside a lorry in Yorkshire.
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National care service at risk over plumetting social care staff numbers
Unison’s analysis of the latest industry employment figures has found the number of new international recruits hired into care jobs plunged from 105,000 in 2023-24 to 30,000 in 2025-26.
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Easter sculpture trails raise £1,400 for youth groups in York and Haxby
Two Easter sculpture trails from Discover: Eggsplore have raised £1,400 to support youth groups in York and Haxby.
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Inside Fogo de Chão Leeds as Brazilian steakhouse enters a new era
This Brazilian steakhouse brings a taste of southern Brazil to Leeds, as Granary Wharf's Fogo de Chão (formerly Fazenda) serves up authentic Churrasco.
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Excellence continues as Harrogate Grammar School students achieve 'strong GCSE outcomes'
Harrogate Grammar School is celebrating another year of strong GCSE results with students achieving excellent results across a broad range of subjects next steps in their education.
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Body found after fire investigation in West Yorkshire
Officers investigating a fire in Batley from earlier this week have discovered a body.
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KFC seeks late-night licence for new Monks Cross branch in York
A new KFC branch in Monks Cross Drive, York, is seeking a licence to serve 'late-night refreshments' until 5am.
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St John Ambulance volunteers take on three-day Yorkshire cycling challenge
A group of St John Ambulance volunteers will be taking on the Great Yorkshire Pump and Pedal 2026 to raise funds for their lifesaving work.
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Drivers face temporary 40mph speed limit along Garrowby Hill
A temporary 40mph speed limit has been announced along Garrowby Hill starting next month.
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Warnings as almost £10m black hole facing York Council
An almost £10 million black hole is forecast for City of York Council’s budget after it had to find a similar amount in savings last year,…
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LIVE - GCSE results day 2026 for York, North and East Yorkshire
GCSE results day coverage of the stories as they come in from the schools across York, North and East Yorkshire.
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GCSE results day in York, North and East Yorkshire - we've got it covered
Make sure to follow along with The Press as our full GCSEs results day coverage is set to take place today (August 20) and in print tomorrow.
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Holby City and Coronation Street star to appear in Annie at Grand Opera House
Holby City and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is set to star in the musical Annie at the Grand Opera House in York.
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Ripon Artisan Market returns with handmade treats and crafts this weekend
The Ripon Artisan Market returns to the city’s marketplace this weekend, organised by Little Bird Made.
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Number 10 North: this lays down the gauntlet for the whole of the north
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s directive to place responsibility for the growth of UK plc with his Number 10 North brainchild should be seen as the gauntlet being laid down for all of the North.
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Devil will be in the detail of the Government’s plan to rewire the state - Carl Les
There is much to commend in the thinking behind the ‘Rewiring the State’ document, the most recent Prime Minister’s approach to a new model of government for England. Initially we must leave aside any criticism that the devil will be in the detail, and a lot of the detail will not be known until a White Paper is released at Budget time in the autumn, or that changes will take time to be introduced as the supertanker that is central government changes course.
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Rare White Park cattle herd arrives at Castle Howard in 30-year scheme
A herd of rare White Park cattle has arrived to help transform 440 acres of farmland into a haven for wildlife.
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'It’s a life changing event' - York care boss calls for clearer communication
A York care home manager has called for clearer communication and better support for families navigating the care system to facilitate better public…
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Award-winning North Yorkshire pub liquidates owing more than £80,000
An awarding winning village pub at Riccall in North Yorkshire has gone under, with its company owner owing more than £80,000.
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Live facial recognition to be used at Leeds Festival
Police will be using live facial recognition technology at Leeds Festival this year, it has been confirmed.
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Sweet boxes contained illegal vapes and dodgy tobacco, York court told
North Yorkshire consumer watchdogs found illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco hidden in sweet boxes in a store that put profit above public safety.
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Andy Burnham needs to be careful with talk of ‘imposter syndrome’ - Jayne Dowle
As GCSE results come out today, should we stand by for another social media post from our prime minister fretting about “imposter syndrome”? I do hope not. Andy Burnham’s confession last week to having a “nerve settler” at a nearby pub before his Cambridge interview does not exactly inspire our young people with confidence.
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Goole firm supports major energy project with rapid turbine repairs
A major energy project in the Netherlands is being supported by the rapid work of Goole-based engineering firm Salko UK.
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'Her spirit lives on' - over half a million raised in honour of York teen Millie
A charity set up in memory of a young girl has raised more than half a million pounds to support seriously ill children and their families.
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Balanced budgets can help families prevent summer hurting their finances for months to come - Vikki Brownridge
We’re in the middle of the school holidays – six weeks that in today’s society can feel expensive, especially if you’re also having to reduce your working hours or incur additional childcare costs. It’s no surprise that worries about incurring debt over this period may loom.
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Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to help on leading survey
Businesses across York and North Yorkshire are urged to share their views and experiences to support important research about the region's…
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Major sports car show set to return to Newby Hall this autumn
Newby Hall & Gardens will host the Autumn Sports Cars in the Park show on Sunday, September 6.
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Two-day road closure announced in Storwood as new fibre cables installed
Narrow Lane in Storwood is anticipated to be closed for two days from September 1.
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Two HGV drivers stop 'hammered' drink driver after World Cup pub session
A drink driver was more than twice the legal alcohol limit the morning after he watched a World Cup in a pub with friends, York magistrates heard.
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Two North Yorkshire roads to close for several weeks for various work
Two North Yorkshire roads, Station Road and Mill Lane, will be closed to traffic for several weeks.
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Harrogate dental practice celebrates 25th anniversary
A Harrogate dental practice is celebrating 25 years in business.
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East Yorkshire SealStop inventors to appear on Dragons’ Den
The East Yorkshire inventors of SealStop, the multi-award-winning water-saving device, will be appearing on BBC show Dragons’ Den this month.
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Next phase of £15 million Yorkshire Water works begins in Pannal
Yorkshire Water has begun the next phase of a £15million upgrade to wastewater infrastructure in and around Pannal.
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York florist celebrates hat-trick of honours after national award
Floral Elegance in Acomb, York, is celebrating a hat-trick of honours after a recent national industry award.
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What are your memories of the now doomed outdoor centre?
The permanent closure of East Barnby Outdoor Centre, after North Yorkshire Council opted to pull its funding, is a withering loss to the region.
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'Potential' for more employment support to be handed down to mayors
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has been running an economic inactivity trailblazer, to try and get people back into work or training.
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Rossett School celebrates strong GCSE and BTEC results
Students at Rossett School are celebrating after receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday).
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Harrogate Grammar celebrates 'exceptional' GCSE results
Students at Harrogate Grammar School are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.
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York study reveals social media reliance among weight-loss drug users
A new study at York St John University has revealed that nearly half of UK users of weight-loss drugs rely on social media for information.
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Search for missing woman concludes after body found in car in undergrowth
The search for a missing woman in Yorkshire has concluded after police found a body inside a car down an embankment.
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I retook a GCSE maths test 11 years later to see whether my A* grade was a fluke
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on. But how did I get on?