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Major twist in Leeds Bradford Airport strike just days before half term walkout
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended to allow for new pay talks to be held, Unite union has confirmed.
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Major York road clears in both directions after crash
A main York road is currently blocked after a crash this afternoon.
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Stolen cables recovered after A1(M) police chase in North Yorkshire
Two men, 30 and 44, remain in custody following a high-speed police chase on Sunday.
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York wellness business secures multi-million-pound investment with Harrogate connection
A York-based wellness business with a retail outlet in Harrogate has secured investment from a company co-founded by double Olympic taekwondo gold medallist
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Dramatic 140mph police chase after suspected Scotch Corner cable theft ends in crash
Two men have been arrested after a dramatic police pursuit involving speeds of more than 140mph ended with a car crashing into a hedgerow.
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A holidaymaker says this cabin backpack was the best-looking bag at the airport
One holidaymaker says this LOVEVOOK cabin backpack looked better than other bags at the airport. The 24-litre bag is now £19.98 in a limited-time deal.
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Bradford Interchange confirmed as site for city's new rail station
The Transport Secretary told The Yorkshire Post that the new station at Bradford Interchange would lead to more frequent trains, improved journey times and better reliability.
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Everyman cinema to screen Harrogate movie whose budget was just £12,000
"Our first foray into the world of feature film-making will be sure to shock even the most hardened horror fans"
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The unanswered questions as deal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport is announced
A major thorn in the side of the project to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has been the lease agreement with previous operator and landowner Peel Group. The public was rightly concerned about the agreement being skewed heavily in favour of Peel.
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'I ran to help victims of Bradford City fire - the smell that day will always stay with me'
Nurse Angela O’Neill ran to help victims of the Bradford City Fire four decades ago. Now, with an incurable cancer diagnosis, she’s hanging up her nurses uniform. Laura Reid reports.
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WATCH - Two arrested after 140mph police chase
Two men have been arrested after a high-speed police chase from North Yorkshire after the suspected theft of high-voltage cables.
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Council strategy aims to give every child the best start in life
Children and young people across North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a renewed focus on prevention, inclusion, belonging and family support through a new strategy that will be considered by councillors.
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Ecologist returns to Nidderdale after mapping remote Falklands peatlands
‘It’s kind of a full loop. It’ll be fantastic to go back to the old places I worked on’
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Country pub named one of the region's best wedding venues
An independent country pub has been named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.
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Inherited jewellery: where do you start?
A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.
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Hunting knife sentencing among cases at magistrates court
A man with a hunting knife and a motorist committing a string of offences were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.
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'God help us when and if it opens': Reform leader on moves to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Reform says they will call for an early election in a bid to put an end “dillydallying” over Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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York road closures: 13 locations affected by latest traffic restrictions
A series of road and footpath closures have been announced across York, including restrictions for resurfacing, water mains repairs and railway maintenance.
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Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children now?
From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.
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Harrogate Spa Society launches with plans to revive town's spa heritage
A new organisation has been established to explore how Harrogate can build on its historic identity as a spa town, with plans covering its mineral springs,
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Fire service update on blaze which struck industrial unit in North Yorkshire
As reported by The Press, the county's fire and rescue service said it was called to the ICL Works chemical factory off Bawtry Road in Selby at 2.24pm yesterday (Sunday, October 18).
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Main road to North Yorkshire coast closes for 5 days for maintenance work
Blue Bank on the A169 to Whitby has closed for five days for maintenance work today.
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'Harsh climate' facing hospitality prompts plans for York venue
Challenges facing the hospitality industry have prompted plans for changes at a York venue.
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Rioter who took his own life in jail 'was frustrated about sentence'
A 61-year-old man who killed himself after being jailed for his part in disorder outside an asylumseeker hotel felt a “strong sense of injustice”, a Prisons Ombudsman’s report said.
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Man found dead at property on Franklin Road in Harrogate
A man in his 50s has been found dead at a property on Franklin Road in Harrogate.
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My List: Assistant director of Calendar Girls Abbe Robinson shares her list
Abbe Robinson has a long-standing association with Bingley Little Theatre and is currently the director for their latest production, Frozen. Abbe has been an assistant director on films including Calendar Girls, Asylum and Brideshead Revisited and was recently senior producer for Bradford City of Culture 2025 and was one of the creators of the re-staging of The Railway Children on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. She was the artistic director and producer of Light Night Leeds for nearly a decade, and she directed many short films for her own company, Mad Cat Productions. Abbe lives near Wakefield with her two children.
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Council scraps £1 sale of former pool and leisure centre to charity
Wakefield Council has scrapped plans to transfer ownership of a former public swimming pool and leisure centre to a community trust.
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Farm near Ripon scoops national farming award
A family farm near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the British Farming Awards.
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Solar farm plans amended after concerns from residents and landowners
Plans for a 500MW solar farm in North Yorkshire could be changed following concerns raised by residents, landowners and other organisations during the examination of the scheme.
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Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
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Derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses
A derelict former children’s home can be redeveloped into flats and houses after standing empty for decades.
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52 homes set for approval despite warning village GP surgery cannot cope
Plans for 52 homes in Sherburn, near Malton, face GP capacity concerns and 40 objections, as North Yorkshire Council considers the scheme on October 22.
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Killinghall Village Hall goes greener with £27,000 improvement project
Killinghall Village Hall has completed a £27,000 project to reduce its energy use and running costs.
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Revamped York shop to reopen with more than 32,000 products
HMV will reopen its revamped York store on Coney Street this Thursday, with 32,000 music, film, books and pop culture products and opening-day swag bags.
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ITV changes Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week
ITV is changing the usual TV schedules for Emmerdale and Coronation Street this week to allow for the broadcast of The Pride of Britain Awards.
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Minister’s comments about ‘far right fantasy’ countryside show attitudes towards farming - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Two taken to hospital after serious crash near school in North Yorkshire
Two people were taken to hospital after a serious crash, involving two vehicles, close to a school in North Yorkshire.
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Yorkshire is losing the businesses it can least afford to lose - Conrad Ford
Established businesses are the backbone of Yorkshire's economy. Employing between 5 and 249 people, they account for 34 per cent of private sector employment across Yorkshire and the Humber. Yet their numbers have fallen by almost 3 per cent since 2023.
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Whitby public toilets could return to council control after years of losses
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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Countryfile legend John Craven on 'challenges' after 'final wish' made
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after previously sharing a "poignant final wish".
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Fountains Abbey prepares to host two-day Christmas market
A two-day Christmas artisan market is returning to Fountains Abbey next month.
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North Yorkshire recycling centres could face closure
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.
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Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire town
A man has been found dead at a home in North Yorkshire.
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New BFI book on A Hard Day’s Night book echoes real-life incident
“The Beatles were naturally comedic in a way that very few rock bands were” said Samira Ahmed, author of a new BFI Film Classics book on A Hard Day’s Night
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Young York resident encourages others to seek help after ketamine addiction took a decade of his life
A 28-year-old York man who spent 10 years addicted to ketamine is sharing his experience to warn other young people about the dangers of the drug and
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'Obstruction' blocking motorway in North Yorkshire
AA Traffic News is reporting queues close to junction 47 of the M1 and the interchange for the A1 (M).
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A drop of the ‘Finest’: Christine Austin's favourites from Tesco
All supermarkets have a range of own-label wines that they think are great quality and good value. Well, that is what they want us to think. That is why Sainsbury's has its Taste the Difference, Asda has its Exceptional Range, while Aldi has Specially Selected. Morrisons stepped a little over the line by labelling their range ‘The Best’ – a term I have to use when I recommend their wines, but it really does irk me, because some are very good, but perhaps not actually the best.
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£7.9m coastal monitoring procurement to begin before funding is approved
THE procurement of services for a £7.9 million coastal monitoring programme will begin before government funding has been approved, amid concerns that delays could result in the loss of vital erosion and flooding data.
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Winter bed shortfall forecast at York and Scarborough hospitals
The trust says it has drawn up contingency plans if demand exceeds expectations.
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Drivers face 55-mile diversion when North York Moors road closes
Drivers face an almost 55-mile diversion when a major North Yorkshire road closes for essential maintenance next month.