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Man, 20, drove into back of car at 67mph while scrolling through songs on phone, killing driver
A 20-year-old who had been scrolling through songs on his mobile phone ploughed into a car at 67mph, killing the driver.
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Three fire crews called to help person who fell in river at Pateley Bridge
A field fire, an overturned car and a person stuck in a river were among call outs for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service over the weekend.
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'A call I will never forget' - Boy, 3, potentially saves mum's life with 999 call
A three-year-old boy's emergency 999 call helped potentially save his mum's life after she collapsed at her home in Yorkshire.
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Police launch CCTV appeal after assault in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to, following a assault in Harrogate.
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'Culture change' in the armed forces needed after sexual abuse claims at Army Foundation College in Harrogate
Defence secretary Wes Streeting says he will be “looking in detail” at the allegations of sexual assaults at Army Foundation College in Harrogate and how to bring change.
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Starbeck café brings back second-hand uniform swap shop
A Starbeck community café is helping families cut the cost of getting children ready for the new school year with a second-hand uniform shop.
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School buildings set for multi-million-pound improvements
Millions of pounds of additional investment are required to tackle the backlog of repairs to schools in North Yorkshire, with councillors set to consider a proposed £6.8 million programme of improvements for the year ahead.
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Shoppers' concern after commotion involving barefoot 'half-naked' man
A commotion involving a barefoot “half-naked” man outside a local Sainsbury’s in York has caused “concern” among shoppers.
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North Yorkshire Council faces fresh calls for school transport changes to be abandoned
North Yorkshire Council is facing fresh calls to abandon its controversial new home-to-school policy after it emerged that the authority was not following its own rules on how to assess eligibility.
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'Unacceptable' - wheelchair user unable to get into North Yorkshire food chain
A Yorkshire charity that supports disabled people has hit out after a wheelchair user was unable to enter a Harrogate branch of Pret A Manger.
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Sheffield FC announces new legal partnership with law firm CMS
Sheffield FC has announced a new exclusive legal partnership with CMS, bringing together two organisations with deep roots in Sheffield.
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Tim Peake: 'In five to 10 years we could be printing full-size human organs in space'
History-making astronaut Tim Peake will land in Yorkshire on his latest tour and tells of exciting space tech advances that could help us here on Earth.
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Yorkshire Water apologises after thousands of customers, care homes and holiday park have low or no supplies
Bottled water is being delivered to care homes and vulnerable households after two burst mains affected supplies across south-west Holderness.
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Hedge fire spreads to farm building in North Yorkshire
A hedge fire has spread to a derelict farm building in Sherburn in Elmet, with firefighters called to the scene.
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Planned closure of one of York's busiest streets moved forward by council
City of York Council has revealed a significant update to ongoing works in Bishopthorpe Road.
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Protest held over chicken factory farm plans near Ripon
A protest has been held against controversial plans for a poultry unit capable of rearing 2.7 million chickens a year near Ripon.
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Murder investigation launched after man fatally 'stabbed' in seaside town
A man has died and another man was arrested after a suspected stabbing in a coastal East Yorkshire town.
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Thief strikes at popular York venue
A thief has struck at Spark in York, with police issuing a CCTV appeal.
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Here's when to watch solar eclipse in York and North Yorkshire
A rare solar eclipse is set to take place on Wednesday over Yorkshire.
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Outdoor learning plans for the east coast under consideration
Thousands of children and young people could benefit from opportunities to connect with nature, build confidence and develop essential life skills through plans to ensure outdoor learning possibilities remain available on the east coast while longer-term arrangements are considered.
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Police recover knife after man dies following stabbing in seaside resort
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in hospital following a stabbing in Bridlington.
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400 workers take strike action in growing pay dispute at North Yorkshire manufacturer
Hundreds of workers at North Yorkshire manufacturer Alexander Dennis have set dates for further strike action over a pay row.
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Man injured after being threatened with knife in attempted robbery near Knaresborough Lido
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about an attempted robbery that occurred in Knaresborough.
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Motorist arrested after being stopped in York retail park following incident
A person has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after being stopped by North Yorkshire Police officers in a York retail park.
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WATCH - gallery owner appeals to public after alleged theft in York
A gallery owner is urging the public to come forward after a limited-edition sculpture was reportedly stolen from his studio in Colliergate, York.
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Two vehicles crash on main road in North Yorkshire – emergency services called
Two vehicles have crashed on the A19 near Thirsk, with police and firefighters called to the scene.
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Police appeal after attempted knifepoint robbery in Knaresborough
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Knaresborough.
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Funding to provide enough school places set to be considered
Provisional plans for new investment to make sure there are enough school places for children in areas where more homes are being built are set to be considered.
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20-year-old jailed for killing pensioner in crash whilst distracted by phone
A 20-year-old driver has been jailed for causing the death of a pensioner after crashing into the back of him in heavy traffic.
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Much-loved top North Yorkshire restaurant closes due to retirement of head chef
The much-loved Wolds Restaurant has closed “for the foreseeable future” following the retirement of its head chef Michael Burgoyne.
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Student police officer arrested on suspicion of rape and kidnap after chase on M62
A student police officer has been arrested on suspicion of rape and kidnap.
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Fascinating photos unveil what local life in Yorkshire during summer over 80 years ago
It is interesting to reflect on what local life was like for folk in Yorkshire more than 80 years ago - here are some photos that give us a glimpse into the past.
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Music legends behind some of the biggest 80s hits are heading to Scarborough
Music legends from the 80s are set to perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre this Friday.
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RSPCA shares what you should do if you find an injured rat or mouse
Rats and mice can be found in our homes and gardens and could find themselves in trouble - the RSPCA shares what you can do to help them if…
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New £1million entertainment venue set to replace York bar and grill
A £1 million immersive entertainment venue is set to open in York later this year.
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Heat health alert for Yorkshire upgraded to amber due to high temperatures
The heat health warning for Yorkshire has been upgraded to amber due to rising temperatures expected later this week.
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Harrogate Lib Dem Town Councillors back call for independent review at Army Foundation College
Harrogate Town Council’s Lib Dem members have praised the “victims of reported abuse at Army Foundation College” for their bravery in speaking out and backed calls for an independent inquiry.
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We don't need another inquiry to reveal reasons behind NHS maternity care scandal: Letters
James Drife MD FRCOG, Emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, University of Leeds, Roundhay, Leeds.
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Popular York city centre pub closes for renovation
A popular York city centre pub has closed its doors for a refurbishment.
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Yorkshire Water to invest £35m to reduce pollution in River Ouse
Yorkshire Water is set to invest over £35 million to improve water quality in the River Ouse via a wastewater treatment site in York.
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Owners of indoor cats warned against higher risk of falls during hot weather
Animal charities have warned owners of cats kept indoors one-storey high or above to beware of the risk of potentially fatal falls by pets during hot weather.
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Opening up the Joash Woodrow Archive in Harrogate to reveal genius of visionary postwar British painter
A Harrogate gallery which played a key role in rediscovering the work of a reclusive modern artist whose genius lay hidden for decades is unveiling more of his work.
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10 vehicles set alight in North Yorkshire woods - latest from police
Police are urging people who believe their car was damaged to come forward after ten vehicles were set on fire in a woodland area of Brotherton in…
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OPINION: Remembering social reformer Octavia Hill on the anniversary of her death
Readers of the Gazette may not be familiar with the name Octavia Hill. She was an English social reformer and one of three founders of the National Trust which was set up to preserve places of historic interest or natural beauty.
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Police release CCTV image of man after bike theft in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after a bike theft took place in Harrogate.
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Motorbike damaged during attempted theft outside railway station in North Yorkshire
A Yamaha motorbike has been damaged after an attempted theft outside Whitby railway station.
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Protest held over chicken factory farm plans near Ripon
A protest has been held against controversial plans for a poultry unit capable of rearing 2.7 million chickens a year near Ripon.
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Amber heat health alert issued for York after 33C forecast
An amber heat health alert has been issued for York after highs of 33C were forecast for the city by the Met Office.
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How to watch livestream of UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
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Parents are 'truly proud' of amazing teenage gymnast who made her name at Harrogate Gymnastics
Parents of a teenage gymnast who has trained at Harrogate Gymnastics for the past decade and has now won a scholarship to study and compete in Alaska say they are “truly proud” of her amazing achievement.