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House extensions and new garage among latest North Yorkshire plans approved
North Yorkshire Council has given the green light to a range of new planning applications this week.
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Porsche driver from York shows 'no remorse' for nearly killing family in crash
A Porsche driver has shown "not an ounce of remorse" for nearly killing a family on their way to a picnic at Castle Howard, York Crown…
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'It's exhausting having the same conversation - lack of Black presence in publishing has to change' - Susan Pitter
The lack of representation of black authors, illustrators, stories and characters in the UK publishing industry is, sadly, nothing new. But what’s alarming is it’s getting worse.
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Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites
Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too.
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Households in Richmondshire to get two new wheelie bins
Richmondshire residents are to get new wheelie bins as North Yorkshire Council continues to standardise waste collections across the county following local government reorganisation.
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Man jailed after subjecting victim to more than decade of abuse
A violent offender has been jailed for eight and a half years after subjecting a woman he knew to over a decade of emotional and physical abuse.
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How Andy Burnham and I will drive economic growth and opportunity throughout Yorkshire: John Healey
I am proud Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has asked me to serve as Chancellor. Driving economic growth and opportunity in Yorkshire and in every postcode across the country will be this government’s priority.
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Russia poses real threat to UK as Andy Burnham warned of 'military crisis': Patrick Mercer
Between Fifa’s farrago, Mancunian magic and petrol price paranoia most people have been happy to accept that the war in Ukraine is bubbling along bloodily with Kyiv’s forces gaining the edge.
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Where and when BBMF aircraft to fly over Yorkshire this weekend - areas and times
An aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight will fly over Yorkshire this weekend.
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Watch: Biker caught on camera kicking wing mirror off police car
A biker who kicked a wing mirror off a police car “in an act of stupidity and selfishness” was caught on camera.
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Plans for new flats and penthouses with sea views given outline planning permission
A substantial town centre development in Redcar promising flats and penthouses with sea views has been granted outline planning permission.
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Parents told not to leave popular toy in 'direct sunlight' after child's injury
The warning from toy sellers comes after a mum claims one purchased from Lidl 'exploded' and burned her child.
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'We don't want to say anything': Elderly residents plagued by anti-social car meets
Elderly residents in Batley have warned that there is “no deterrent” to stop car meets from taking place behind their complex.
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Yorkshire Water and customers would benefit from mayor joining firm's board: The Yorkshire Post says
With Yorkshire Water announcing a new chair in the shape of former Capita chief executive Jonathan Lewis and several other members of the utility company’s current non-executive directors set to depart, the call for one of the region’s mayors to join the organisation’s board comes at an opportune moment.
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UK construction company ceases trading after collapsing into administration
UK construction firm Torsion Construction Limited has ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of around 100 jobs.
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Police officer attempted to evade speeding ticket as partner accepted penalty points
A former West Yorkshire Police officer and her partner have been handed fines and suspended sentences after admitting to perverting the course of justice following a speeding ticket.
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Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years in business
Historic coin supplier The London Mint Office has collapsed into administration after 20 years in business.
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Simon Cowell faces legal fight over alleged ‘napkin deal’, court documents show
Simon Cowell faces legal action over a dispute centred on a multimillion-dollar deal allegedly “written on a napkin”, court documents show.
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‘Budding golfers’ hit balls through homes’ windows in North Yorkshire town
“Budding golfers” have hit golf balls through several windows of a home in Selby, police said.
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Housebuilder donates £1,500 to support whale rescue efforts in Yorkshire
Barratt and David Wilson Homes have donated £1,500 to British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
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Police probing Ann Widdecombe death reopen inquiry into ‘firebomb’ at Farage’s home
Counter-terror police investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home in south London, according to reports.
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Finalists revealed for The Press Food and Drinks Awards 2026 - who will win?
Judges have revealed their top finalists in The Press Food and Drink Awards which celebrate the best of the area's vibrant hospitality and food…
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enant farmers’ heartbreak following their final harvest on land set for solar panels
A tenant farming family has spoken of its heartbreak after their final harvest from 110 acres of arable fields it has worked for more than 70 years.
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Confronting the bind of ruinous social care and assisted dying - David Behrens
It has long been our custom to disparage American healthcare, a system in which the treatment you receive depends on how much you can pay. We have overlooked the equally iniquitous model that has compromised our own national health.
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Call for Yorkshire Mayor to sit on the board of Yorkshire Water to aid scrutiny into pay, dividends and decisions
Radical action is needed to build back public confidence over river pollution, regional leaders have warned, calling for a Yorkshire mayor to be placed on Yorkshire Water's board.
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The Budget rumours that can lead to own-goals: Sarah Coles
Anyone who was worried that the end of the World Cup left them with nothing to agonise over can rest easy, because Budget speculation season has kicked off. It’s an annual phenomenon that has almost come to feel like the new national sport. However, this isn’t just a game, because panicking about rumours can lead people into some horrible own goals.
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'Incredibly upsetting' claims of sexual assaults on young female army recruits prompt pledge by Deputy Mayor
North Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has said hearing new allegations of sexual assaults at Army Foundation College in Harrogate was “incredibly upsetting”.
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Michael Portillo live shows coming to Yorkshire – get tickets here
Former Cabinet minister turned TV traveller Michael Portillo is heading to Yorkshire as part of a major UK tour – with shows in Doncaster, Harrogate and York.
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Firefighters attend three fires in 17 minutes in one York street
Firefighter attended to three fires in one York street this afternoon.
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Specialist mental health services for children at NHS trust in York upgraded
Specialist mental health services for children and young people at an NHS trust serving York have been upgraded after a recent visit from the…
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Burglers target North Yorkshire hospital over four days for electrical cables
North Yorkshire Police said the burglaries happened at Harrogate District Hospital between 10pm and 2am during a four-day period between Friday,…
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Major city centre bridge to close AGAIN for essential repairs
A major bridge in York is set to close again next week for essential resurfacing works.
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Two men arrested after series of ‘vigilante incidents’ where details of alleged sex offenders posted
Detectives have charged two men after a series of incidents in Leeds where details of alleged sex offenders have been posted online, police said.
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Road users may want to avoid the area if they are able to 👇
The westbound carriageway of the A63 is shut between the A1034 at South Cave and the M62 after a car towing a caravan overturned at around 11.30am.
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Yeehaw! Hundreds enjoy opening night of new country bar in York
Yeehaw! A new country music venue was buzzing when it opened its doors in York on Thursday evening.
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Accident on main road in North Yorkshire - just half a mile from previous crash
ANOTHER accident has been reported on a main road in North Yorkshire - just half a mile from a serious incident which completely shut the route to…
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Hydrotherapy service launches at Martin House | Harrogate Informer
One of the first children to experience the new pool was Ava Rehman, aged two-and-a-half, along with her parents Mehreen and Asad, and sisters Maya and Maysa.
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Yorkshire Dales rivers and their wildlife 'particularly vulnerable to climate change'
As largely dry conditions look set to continue across Yorkshire, environmentalists are highlighting the importance of creating healthier and more resilient rivers to help wildlife cope with the impacts of droughts.
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York Sam Smith's pub seeks to have outside tables and chairs in city centre
A popular York pub has applied to City of York Council to have tables and chairs outside.
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Senior staff appointments at Harrogate's new specialist school hailed as 'significant milestone' for pupils
Key appointments have been announced at Harrogate’s new specialist school which is expected to provide up to 80 places for students.
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Northern wants to axe Hull services to Halifax and Bradford to 'improve reliability'
Under the proposals, passengers travelling between Hull, Bradford and Halifax would be forced to change trains at Leeds.
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North Yorkshire cinema turned into nightclub for filming
A NORTH Yorkshire independent cinema is set to star on the big screen itself after it was transformed into a 'nightclub' for the evening.
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What an incredible gesture she's made.
Dame Judi Dench has donated to a scheme offering free cinema tickets to older residents.
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Harrogate's iconic Bottom of the Bottle music event is to return for 25th anniversary reunion
An iconic music night which showed there’s another side to Harrogate is to return for one night only for its 25th anniversary.
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‘Quadruple’ yellow lines left in York street after workers paint OVER old pair
“Quadruple” yellow lines have been left in Markham Crescent, York, after council workers painted a new set over the old ones – causing…
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Harrogate artist 'absolutely delighted' by her collaboration with Jo Malone London
An award-winning Harrogate artist says she is “absolutely delighted” to be taking part in a prestigious collaboration with Jo Malone London to celebrate the launch of a beautiful new fragrance.
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Health and Healing Festival set to return to Harrogate
Harrogate's Health and Healing Festival is set to return next month for a weekend dedicated to holistic living and wellbeing.
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Mayor backs calls for Yorkshire army college inquiry after reports of rape and abuse
North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime has backed calls for an inquiry to be held into an military training college in…
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Celebrity drops in at North Yorkshire stately home for new TV programme
A NORTH Yorkshire stately home and its connections to the rise of the railways has featured on a new television programme.
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‘Data breach’ investigated amid claims Minnie Merriman’s health records accessed
A health board is investigating an “alleged data breach” following claims staff accessed the medical records of a nine-year-old girl allegedly murdered in Arbroath.