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Thief strikes at York café
A thief has struck at a Starbucks café in Coney Street, York.
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Drought declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels after scorching summer
A drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers following prolonged dry weather in the spring and summer, the Environment Agency said.
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Eight-mile diversion caused by roadworks in North Yorkshire town ends
An eight mile diversion due to roadworks in a North Yorkshire town has come to an end.
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Main York road to close overnight from Monday for urgent repairs
A main York road is set to be closed next week for an urgent repair to a burst water main.
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Harrogate artists show their support for campaigner who lost her son
A recent successful event in Harrogate has highlighted a campaigner's long battle to improve the law for autistic and vulnerable adults
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Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark set to be sold with 99-year car park lease
Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Judge ‘cannot be sure’ ex-MP cleared over Covid test firm knew of false results
A judge who cleared a former Labour minister over his role in a fraudulent Covid-19 testing firm said he “could not be sure” he knew the business was providing false negative results.
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North Yorkshire Green councillor Kevin Foster quits party
Kevin Foster says the party, which voted to classify Zionism as racism, is "not what it was".
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WATCH - driver weaving through heavy traffic during 130mph pursuit on A1(M) and A64
Police have released video footage of the cocaine courier who weaved through heavy traffic heading for Leeds Festival in August during a 130mph chase.
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North Yorkshire councillor quits Green Party saying ‘the party has left me’
A prominent North Yorkshire councillor has quit the Green Party declaring that the party has changed direction and no longer shares the priorities that attracted him to it.
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Harrogate audiences are preparing f greatest love songs from 100 years
The popular Harrogate Theatre Choir are ‘upsizing’ to take their cabaret-style hit show to a bigger venue
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Red lines are hindering Britain getting an EU deal like the one Canada is set for - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Packham, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
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'I was the roughest' - Beth Mead on having to play football with boys in Yorkshire
The Manchester City and England footballer says the women’s game is getting “better and better” as she looks back at her time growing up playing football in Yorkshire.
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Popular York attraction set to strike fear into the hearts of visitors
A popular York seasonal attraction is set to bring fear to the city from tonight.
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£3m plan could turn empty Grade-II listed building into luxury spa
A Grade II-listed building in Yorkshire could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
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Drug dealer jailed after police raid uncovers heroin and crack cocaine in Tadcaster
A drug dealer has been jailed after an investigation by North Yorkshire Police into the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in Tadcaster.
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The Yorkshire family business proving success can be bottled
From field to bottle, this Yorkshire producer has proved that success can be bottled after winning over judges of The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spell
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.
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Road reopens after incident involving man on A19 in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services were called to a main road in North Yorkshire this morning (Friday) following concerns over the welfare of a man.
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WATCH: Man arrested after police chase from Harrogate to York ends in rooftop arrest
A man has been arrested after a police pursuit which began near Harrogate and ended in York during the early hours of the morning.
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Farm on the M62: From happy cattle to teary farewells - Jill Thorp
We’ve had some beautiful weather recently, with warm skies flooding the valleys and hilltops, a last-minute flurry of sunshine, and mild evenings.
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Date confirmed for return of Yorkshire Farming Conference in Harrogate
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January following its successful debut earlier this year.
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Exploring behind the scenes for North Yorkshire artists' Open Studios
An artist’s own studio is not just their place of work, painted in pretty colours, but a safe space to inspire and a sanctuary to unleash even the most vivid of imaginations.
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Looking back on the day Amy Winehouse played Harrogate
It’s a little known fact that the legendary Amy Winehouse played Harrogate before her untimely death at the age of 27
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Illegal worker arrested after claiming he came to York restaurant for 'cup of tea'
An illegal worker at a York Turkish restaurant claimed he came in for a cup of tea before his arrest, according to the Home Office.
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Britain's 'longest-serving' councillor to stand down after 53 years in North Yorks
ONE of the country's longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in Yorkshire
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Drought: Harrogate MP calls for Yorkshire Water to publish a leak-reduction plan
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling for Yorkshire Water to step up leak repairs following the utility giant’s declaration of drought in the county
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'We both choked up a bit' - popular York venue lands highly recognised award
The award was given at the 2026 Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) marina of the year awards, held during the Southampton International Boat Show.
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Historic cliff lift closure confusion damaging local trade, says manager
Colin Powell has said confusion over the closure of Britain’s oldest cliff lift - the Victoria Spa Cliff Lift - has negatively impacted the business he runs.
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Work underway in York city centre ahead of much-loved seasonal event
Parts of York city centre have seen some additional pre-seasonal glow as preparations are underway for a bright and colourful annual festival.
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Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David Skaith
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
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Alpamare waterpark buyer lined up as council plans 99-year parking deal
SCARBOROUGH'S Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Boy, 5, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A five-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving a car in Keighley.
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Alpamare, Scarborough: Waterpark buyer lined up as council approves 99-year parking deal
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Ripon Runners to host community night run to highlight women's safety
Ripon Runners is inviting the community to join a night run to highlight the safety concerns women face when exercising outdoors after dark.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in York
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Former Tory minister Steve Baker joins Harrogate entrepreneur’s civic AI startup
Former Tory government minister Steve Baker has joined Suffrago, a Harrogate-based, AI-powered political technology firm
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Overhanging tree removed from Yorkshire road after being hit by vehicle
An overhanging tree has been removed from the B6165 at Scotton, near Knaresborough, after being hit by a vehicle.
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Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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Yorkshire Farming Conference returns in January 2027
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre on Wednesday 27 January 2027, following an inaugural event attended by more
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Man who supplied heroin in Yorkshire town is jailed for seven years
A man who supplied heroin in Tadcaster has been jailed for seven years.
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‘End of an era’ as veteran councillor announces retirement after 53 years
One of the country’s longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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Otley: Police close road after fatal two-car crash in Yorkshire
A busy road in West Yorkshire is closed after a fatal crash between two cars.
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Kevin Foster resigns from Green Party, saying "I have not left the Green Party, they have left me"
North Yorkshire councillor Kevin Foster has resigned his membership of the Green Party, saying it no longer offers the priorities that attracted him when he
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'To let' signs go up at Harrogate cafe
‘To let’ signs have gone up at what was one of Harrogate’s most popular independent cafes for decades
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Andy Burnham has got it wrong on the sell off of council homes - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Alan Mumby, Leeds.
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Husband kept wife’s body in freezer after killing her with hammer, court hears
A husband killed his wife with a claw hammer and then searched for escorts and emptied their bank accounts while her body was stored in a chest freezer, a court heard.