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North Yorkshire Council chief executive to retire after almost 40 years
North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive Richard Flinton has announced he will retire from his role at the end of March next year.
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Bike stolen in heart of York as police appeal for information
A bike was stolen from outside a York city centre gallery in the dead of night
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Police release image after woman 'sexually assaulted' on North Yorkshire train
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to as they investigate an alleged sexual assault on a North Yorkshire train.
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Homes evacuated after emergency services attend incident in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Former Harrogate shotgun fanatic spared jail after police find 'arsenal of weapons' in 'underground den'
A 78-year-old shotgun fanatic has been spared jail after police found kilos of components and chemicals capable of being turned into improvised explosive devices at his former home in Harrogate.
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Wanted man identified after alleged assault on police officer in York
The incident took place at around 6.20pm on Saturday, August 22, on Scarcroft Hill, shortly after the conclusion of the Ebor Festival at York…
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Plans for large coastal clifftop house near Filey refused over concerns about safety
Plans to build a large house at a clifftop location on the North Yorkshire coast have been refused over concerns about safety and its impact on neighbours.
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A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected
Drivers and rail passengers face disruption between York and Leeds from today as Leeds Festival and engineering works affect travel - what you need…
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Palestine Action trials show importance of juries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dave Roberts, Morley, Leeds.
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York motorists face disruption as temporary lights appear on two roads
Drivers are warned of delays as temporary traffic lights are installed on two York roads.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Robber jailed for murder of Sharon Beshenivsky died in prison of natural causes
A man who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murdering police officer Sharon Beshenivsky died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled.
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Ofgem price cap: how much are my bills set to rise?
Rising energy bills have been branded “difficult” by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4 per cent to a three-year high and analysts forecast a further 9 per cent hike from January.
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Support offered to York and North Yorkshire businesses to combat cyber threats
Small and medium-sized manufacturers are being offered fully funded cyber security support to help protect their operations from growing digital…
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Middlesbrough house fire: Police murder investigation as two killed
Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
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Chief executive speaks of pride as he announces retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to retire next year.
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Yorkshire Grade II listed church to be given new lease of life through £122,760 grant
A historic church in Cold Kirby that was recently designated as a Grade II listed building by Historic England will now be given a new future through a National Lottery Heritage Fund of £122,760.
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Ripon MP backs tougher social media restrictions for under-16s
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.
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'Fantastic response' so far to forthcoming Big Harrogate Sleepout for vital work of two local charities
With just weeks to go until the life-changing Big Harrogate Sleepout event, organisers are calling on local businesses, community groups and residents to sign up and help make this year's event the biggest yet.
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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'Extremely difficult decision’ as North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive announces his retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” in his career after taking the “extremely difficult decision” to retire.
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Yorkshire events set to finish in September
From flowerpot sculptures to wildflower picking, summer has brought a flurry of events to Yorkshire.
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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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Clacton by-election was not a reflection of EU support - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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York farm shop's bid to stay open blocked amid green belt fears
A York farm shop which called for support to continue operating has had its bid for planning permission blocked.
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New exhibition based on popular TV show opens this weekend
A NEW exhibition based on a popular television show opens this weekend.
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Andy Burnham considering extra funding to tackle wildfires
Andy Burnham has indicated he is prepared to put more investment into climate resilience and tackling wildfires, after the epidemic of blazes that has scorched Britain this summer.
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Calls for 'proper devolution' to make planned tram network a reality
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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Couple return to Yorkshire Dales pub where they married 30 years ago
A couple has returned to the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales, where they got married, to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
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The gains have been privatised and costs socialised of the water industry - Tracy Brabin
In the gothic auditorium of St George’s Church in Leeds, I sat alongside a hundred others in complete silence while a mother, Julie Maughan, spoke about her daughter. Heather Preen was just eight years old. Twelve days into a family holiday in Devon, the Preens went for a walk along the beach. Heather contracted the most aggressive strain of E. coli there is and, two weeks later, she was dead.
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Champion seagull impersonator from Yorkshire says birds get a bad press after squawking to victory
Britain's newly-crowned champion seagull impersonator has insisted the birds are "much misunderstood".
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‘Tragic to see’ - growing concern over damage to historic landmark
A York man has called on English Heritage to tackle damage to the historic mound at Clifford's Tower.
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Labour told taxes need to be shifted from young to older property owners
It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to rule out tax rises in the Budget, telling ITV News hat he “won’t be unrealistic” about the state of the public finances.
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Would it hurt Andy Burnham to smarten up his appearance? - Sarah Todd
Half asleep on Monday morning, the initially muffled sounds of the television news reporters filled the room. They were talking about the holder of our nation’s highest office, the Prime Minister, arriving in Ukraine for his first overseas visit since taking over the reins.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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Gillamoor and High Farndale set for Feversham Cricket League final
The Feversham Cricket League Top Four Play-off final between Gillamoor and High Farndale will take place on Duncombe Park this weekend.
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Essential work in Ripon by Northern Gas Network will bring weeks of road closures and temporary traffic lights
Road closures and temporary traffic lights are to hit Ripon in the weeks ahead as Northern Gas Network carries out essential work.
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Halloween Adventure brings witches, zombies and pumpkins to Yorkshire site
A woodland witch trail, zombie laser tag and a pumpkin patch are among the family-friendly highlights coming to Stockeld Park.
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Major medical conference set to bring more than £600,000 to Harrogate
Harrogate Convention Centre has secured the 2027 contract to host the 14th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory…
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Care home opens its doors for family fete in aid of Malton hospital
Manor Park Care Home in Old Malton is opening its doors for a day of traditional fun and fundraising.
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Wheelchair friendly bench installed alongside river by North Yorkshire towns
A new wheelchair friendly bench has been installed by a Ryedale council.
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Much loved North Yorkshire restaurant saved after liquidation transfer
The company behind the much-loved Caramba Brazilian Steakhouse restaurants in York and Selby has gone into liquidation but a transfer to new owners…
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Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Yorkshire this week
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the region this week.
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Hiker's almost accidental climb of 40 Yorkshire mountains may set a new world record
A simple challenge to climb all the mountains in the Yorkshire Dales was to prove more than Christian Stocker anticipated when he realised just how many there actually are.
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Families invited to enjoy cycling activities as Tour of Britain hits Beverley
Beverley Westwood is set to host a variety of cycling-based activities for families as part of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Grade II-listed Yorkshire farmhouse dating back to 1600s set to be restored
Proposals to restore part of a historic Yorkshire farmhouse and convert two barns into new homes have been submitted to planners.
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North Yorkshire museum seeks clues after century-old WWI photo found in pub
A NORTH Yorkshire museum is appealing for information after a photo dating back over 110 years was found in a pub.