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Jason Arday found dead
Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned following a plagiarism row, has been found dead. Emergency services were called to Daley Thompson Way, in Battersea, where the academic lived, just after 3pm on Friday to reports a man had been found unresponsive inside a property.
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Knaresborough supercar dealer jailed for Porsche frauds
Andrew Mearns, who volunteered with RNLI after arrest, is given a prison sentence by court.
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Milestone for GYS cheese auction | Harrogate Informer
Cheese loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise an incredible £70,000 for good causes over the years, with Field Nurse and Saint
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Millions sent phone alert after fire breaks out in York
Millions of people across Yorkshire have been sent wildfire emergency phone alert warning against 'any activity that could start a fire'.
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Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
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Asda to open new stores with 3,500 items available before full UK rollout
Asda plans to launch a new trial by opening three new convenience stores in the UK which will be filled with about 3,500 own-brand products.
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British Red Cross outlines exactly what to do if you see a wildfire in the UK
The British Red Cross has shared exactly what you should do if you see a wildfire in the UK.
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Luxury North Yorkshire car dealer jailed after long-term fraud investigation
A North Yorkshire car dealer who defrauded customers out of large sums of money has been jailed following a long-running police investigation.
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Arrest after man found sleeping in car in a ditch on rural Yorkshire road
A man has been arrested and charged after he was found asleep in a car in a ditch on a rural Yorkshire road.
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Plans for 100 homes on Green Belt approved due to ‘grey belt’ planning rules
New “grey belt” planning rules, and Bradford Council’s lack of a Local Plan, have led to plans for 100 homes on Green Belt in Wilsden being approved.
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Plans to demolish North Yorkshire beach-front toilets, ice cream shop and café
Plans to demolish a café, ice cream shop and public toilets at Royal Parade on Filey sea front have been recommended for approval by council…
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North Yorkshire mayor welcomes disposable BBQ ban year after devastating wildfire
North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has welcomed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid the recent dry weather, a year after a devastating…
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council
The planned conversion of a fire-damaged historic building into homes has been blocked by the council.
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Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits shake-up
Carers have days left to have their say as the DWP considers major changes to Carer’s Allowance, including new earnings rules.
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Endeavour: Replica of Whitby's most famous ship slashed to just £100,000
For the thousands of tourists who park each day at Whitby Harbour, the replica of the town’s most famous ship, the Endeavour, is one of the first sights they see.
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First look - independent florist opens in popular York street
A brand-new florists has opened in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Tom Gordon MP and Councillors call for Lifeline cuts to be put on hold until residents are consulted | Harrogate Informer
Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has written to the Leader of North Yorkshire Council warning that removal of Warden Responder
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Polling station changes proposed in Ripon
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith is encouraging residents to have their say on proposed changes to polling arrangements across North Yorkshire.
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Ripon pub wins Global Recognition Award - just months after opening
A Ripon pub and restaurant has received a Global Recognition Award just months after opening its doors.
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Man convicted after hanging ‘Maskill’ flag directed at MP on York city walls
A man has been convicted of hanging an abusive flag on the York city walls directed at Rachael Maskell MP.
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Urgent food warning as Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains recall products
The FSA has issued multiple food safety alerts and ‘do not eat’ warnings for products sold at Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains.
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Police name passenger who died in hospital a month after Yorkshire crash
A passenger who was seriously injured in a Yorkshire crash has died in hospital more than a month after the incident, police have said.
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Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York
Firefighters were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1KM.
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Porsche dealer who sold clients' cars and kept the money for himself jailed
The owner of a Yorkshire car dealership which specialised in modifying and selling classic sports cars has been jailed for fraud.
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On top of the world! Harrogate Ashville A level pupils celebrate future-ready global opportunities
A student whose father led Canada to FIFA World Cup success earlier in the summer is just one of the many A level success stories at a Harrogate secondary school.
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Knaresborough car dealer jailed for fraudulent trading
A director of a high-value sports car dealership in Knaresborough has been jailed for fraudulent trading.
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Police extends urgent search to find woman missing from North Yorkshire
An urgent search has launched to find a missing woman from North Yorkshire.
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Cheese auction raises £70,000 for charities at Great Yorkshire Show
Cheese-loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise £70,000 for good causes through the event's annual Cheese Auction.
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Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council
One of the UK’s biggest bus operators could run services out of a new West Yorkshire depot if plans are agreed with the council.
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Main Yorkshire roads closed for emergency repairs
Two lanes of a major Yorkshire road and the link road to the motorway have closed for emergency repairs.
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UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
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Save on school uniform at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S - but be quick
Parents are being urged to shop around as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S cut uniform prices - plus there's a wealth of other suppliers
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Stunning Ripon Racecourse is still 'looking fantastic' despite extreme UK heatwave
Ten thousand people will be flocking to the racecourse to Ripon Racecourse this weekend for the annual race that bears the name of the city’s patron saint.
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York city centre shop to close its doors
A York city centre shop is set to close ahead of a big move.
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'Remarkable' individual stories of Harrogate College students highlight technical education routes to success
Harrogate students have shown there is more than one route to success on Level 3 results day.
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Council steps in to block pop-up campsite plans in Richmond
Council officials have stepped in to block a pop-up campsite operating on land earmarked for a controversial holiday park near the banks of the River Swale.
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Air ambulance called after crash close to major North Yorkshire road
The air ambulance has been called today after a crash close to a major North Yorkshire road.
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Twenty charged over £1m plant hire machinery thefts
Cheshire Police said the investigation spanned 19 counties across England.
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Appeal for information after car damaged in Harrogate supermarket car park
Police in Harrogate are appealing for information after a car was damaged in a Harrogate supermarket car park.
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Tree falls on car in major York road
A large tree branch has fallen and blocked a major road through York.
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Full guide to major outdoor music event in Harrogate tomorrow at the Great Yorkshire Showground
Key information has been released with just hours to go until thousands of music will descend on the Great Yorkshire Showground for Harrogate’s biggest music show since Elton John.
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Farm on the M62: Devastating effect of Bluetongue - Jill Thorp
The impact of the Bluetongue Virus is really taking hold, especially down in the Southwest as depressing numbers of fatalities are being reported. It’s yet another blow for livestock farmers who are already under immense financial pressure.
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Revamped East Yorkshire pub roars with a bold new look that gets people talking
A popular pub has re-opened in Snaith after a six-figure makeover, which has given it a distinctive new look.
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Plan to build over 100 homes next to town’s cricket club recommended for approval
Plans to build up to 104 houses next to a town’s cricket club have been recommended for approval.
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Man pleads not guilty to murder following death in coastal Yorkshire town
A man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murder following the death of a man in an East Yorkshire coastal town.
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Richard Hammond provides health update on Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson is "very well" following his cancer diagnosis, according to former colleague Richard Hammond speaking to Times Radio.
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HMRC pays back almost £4k each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance
HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers. An expert warns people to check emergency tax and pension deductions.
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Shocking photos show firefighters battling 'extensive' wildfire in Yorkshire park
These shocking photographs show the scale of a wildfire firefighters battled at a park in Yorkshire. Sheffield.
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Police ready to tackle any 'criminality' in potential Linton-on-Ouse asylum protests
The Home Office wants to move asylum seekers out of hotels, and it’s eyeing up the former RAF base as a place to move the migrants to.