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Rare moth only found in Yorkshire discovered at second site in North of England
A hidden population of one of England’s rarest moths has been found at a site where it has not been seen for 70 years – by a conservationist who has spent his life searching for them.
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An overlooked frustration of modern life is road disruption, lane rental schemes are to be welcomed - Ismail Mulla
An often overlooked frustration of modern life is road disruption. In some parts of Yorkshire there has been a plague of roadworks. A litter of traffic cones surround heavy machinery plonked in the middle of some of the busiest roads at peak times.
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'Overdeveloped' - Residents object to plans for more than 50 homes in Yorkshire village
Plans for up to 52 homes in a North Yorkshire village are being recommended for approval despite opposition from residents and concerns about pressure on local services.
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'Bullies' jailed after kidnapping and stamping on man who 'considered them friends'
Two men who police described as ‘bullies’ after they kidnapped and stamped on their victim have been jailed.
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Cool fashion brand finds that Yorkshire shoppers love where they live and like to dress up for social events
Jody Plows, the chief executive of Nobody’s Child, tells Stephanie Smith how the one-stop, all-occasion womenswear brand has proved a hit with Yorkshire style shoppers as it delivers a sustainable message. Harrogate had been on the hit-list for Nobody's Child chief executive Jody Plows years before it finally opened there in May, at the Cenotaph end of James Street. “Since the day we opened that store, it's performed really well, so it was everything we would have hoped it to be,” she says.
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£90 million to be invested into new Supertram fleet in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire will soon see brand new trams as the current fleet comes to the end of its operational life.
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
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York restaurant crowned among the country's best
T highly-rated Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant in York has won top honours in the English Curry Awards 2026.
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Harrogate family win compensation after door shattered in Turkey
Brothers aged 11 and 16 were inside a steam room when the door exploded, leaving them with cuts.
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Drug dealer who escaped prison to live 'life of luxury' in Thailand jailed
A drug dealer who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand where he lived a ‘life of luxury’ is back behind bars.
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Firework Championships to Light Up the Skies Over Newby Hall This August | Harrogate Informer
The skies above historic Newby Hall and Gardens will burst into spectacular pyrotechnic displays this August when the estate hosts its annual Fireworks
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People ‘putting themselves in danger’ on steps down to Yorkshire beach, council says
People are “putting themselves in danger” by ignoring the closure of steps down to Selwicks Bay beach in Flamborough, the council has said.
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Harrogate Ladies’ College achieves its best A*-A grade percentages in four years
Harrogate Ladies’ College – soon to be renamed Duchy College - is celebrating its best A*-A grade percentage in four years and a 100% pass rate.
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Lower Kirkgate: Cost of carrying out delayed repairs on historic street up £260,000
The cost of carrying out delayed repairs on a historic street has risen by more than £260,000.
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Harrogate Ladies' College celebrates best A*-A results in four years
Pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College are celebrating their best A*-A grade percentage in four years as this year's A Level results are announced.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open 'within weeks'
The main section of the new A59 Kex Gill route between Harrogate and Skipton is set to open within weeks.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open within weeks
The main section of North Yorkshire's landmark new A59 Kex Gill route is set to open to traffic in the next few weeks, marking a major milestone for North Yorkshire Council’s most ambitious highways project.
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Police hunt bank card 'thief' after incident in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft of a bank card from York city centre.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open within weeks | Harrogate Informer
The main section of North Yorkshire's landmark new A59 Kex Gill route is set to open to traffic in the next few weeks, marking a major milestone for North
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Two Harrogate charities in running to win £20k in Sky Bet community sweepstake
Harrogate’s Horticap and Open Country are in the running to win up to £20,000 in the Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake 2026.
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Key section of major new route through North Yorkshire set to open
A major new route through North Yorkshire is set to open.
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40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze
It was 40 years ago this month that a popular North Yorkshire toy shop was badly damaged in a fire.
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Visitors to Yorkshire beach urged not to ignore closure of unsafe steps
Visitors to a Yorkshire beach are being urged not to ignore the closure of steps leading to the beauty spot following reports people have been climbing over the barrier.
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CCTV boost planned by council to trap fly-tipping culprits
A council is actively looking to bring in better CCTV systems to boost its ongoing fight against fly-tippers, says a senior councillor.
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York school achieves record number of top A-level grades
All Saints RC School in York has achieved a record number of top A-level grades with a third of the student cohort taking home A*s and As.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route between Harrogate and Skipton set to open within weeks
The main section of the new A59 Kex Gill route is set to open to traffic in the next few weeks.
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Rishi Sunak and family ‘truly at home’ in Yorkshire, former PM’s wife says
Rishi Sunak and his family are “truly at home” in his Yorkshire constituency, the former prime minister’s wife has said.
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Man arrested after being rescued from York river
A man has been arrested after being rescued from the River Foss in York.
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Landlady reports 'successful relaunch' of popular pub near York after refurb
The popular village pub the Lord Collingwood at Poppleton near York is reporting a successful relaunch after being closed for major renovations.
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North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline
CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).
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Ashville pupils heading around the world after A Level success
Pupils at Ashville College in Harrogate are celebrating another strong set of A Level results, with leavers securing places at universities and organisations across the UK and overseas.
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'It looked like carnage' - CCTV of steam room door shattering on Turkish holiday
CCTV of an exploding steam room door which injured two boys from Harrogate who were on holiday in Turkey, has helped clinch a damages case against Jet2Holidays.
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Minnie Merriman: Father in court again on murder charge over death of daughter
A 35-year-old father charged with murder following the death of his nine-year-old daughter in Arbroath has appeared in court for a second time.
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York drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand jailed
A drug dealer from York who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand has been jailed after being tracked down by police.
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‘It was my twin brother’ – rail firm reveals oddest no-ticket travel excuses
TransPennine Express has revealed some of the most unusual excuses its team has heard for people travelling without a valid ticket, including one…
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Firefighters called to luxury car on fire in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters have been called to a Porsche Boxster on fire in Carlton, near Selby.
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'It celebrates community spirit and that nature connection that is really important to people': Seeds of Hope gardening festival marks Shibden Park centenary
Among the events taking place to mark Shibden Park’s centenary is a gardening festival celebrating the community of Calderdale. Laura Reid finds out more.
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Students in Associated Sixth Form in Harrogate achieve 'outstanding success'
The Associated Sixth Form of St Aidan's and St John Fisher in Harrogate said it was delighted to celebrate another year of exceptional Level 3 results.
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Harrogate pet owner 'desperate' to find beautiful dog who went missing last week in heatwave
An urgent search is under way in Harrogate for a beautiful pet dog called Ozzy who has been missing in the heat and the sun for more than a week.
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York College celebrates increases in high grades for T Levels and vocational courses | Harrogate Informer
PRINCIPAL & Chief Executive Ken Merry expressed his incredible pride in the achievements of York College’s students on Level 3 Results Day.
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Tribute to man who died in one-punch attack six days before his wedding
The family of a man killed in a one-punch attack have paid tribute to him as his attacker has been jailed for five years.
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Planners refuse nine-home proposal for Greetland village site
A Calderdale village site is in the Green Belt and is not suitable for building nine homes, say planning officers.
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Students celebrate A Level success at St Aidan's and St John Fisher
Students at the Associated Sixth Form of St Aidan's and St John Fisher are celebrating another strong set of A Level and vocational results.
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Everything you need to know about Symphonic Ibiza this weekend
Thousands are set to descend on the Great Yorkshire Showground this Saturday (15th August) as Symphonic Ibiza arrives in Harrogate.
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Strong A Level performance celebrated by county’s schools
Students across North Yorkshire are celebrating after receiving the A Level grades they need to secure their place at university or enter the world of work.
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OPINION: Ripon's St Wilfrid’s efforts are still bearing fruit 13 centuries later
The month got off to a very good start in Ripon. How could it have been any different when Yorkshire Day combined with the annual St. Wilfrid’s Procession?
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Glowing results earns top York student place at medical school
A promising York student has been awarded a place at the Hull York Medical School after achieving top grades at All Saints RC School.
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Top writers big name plays and acclaimed productions coming soon at Harrogate Theatre
Harrogate Theatre is to launch one of the highlights of its annual calendar when it presents four big name plays in just four weeks.
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Abuse directed at NHS staff will only be exacerbated by pressures - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Alec Suchi, Allerton Road, Allerton, Bradford.