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New alcohol licence application submitted for Haxby premises
99 Seats Limited, based on Haxby Road, is seeking permission to sell alcohol for on- and off-premises consumption.
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Four jailed after Leeds revenge plot ended in friend's death
Four men have been jailed after conspiring to seriously harm a Leeds man in a revenge attack that ended with the death of one of their own group.
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Elvington Primary School summer fayre boosted by housebuilder support
David Wilson Homes sponsored stalls at Elvington Church of England Primary School’s recent summer fayre.
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Andy Burnham 'intervenes' after fears Bradford grooming gang could be released early
Some 5,000 people are expected to be released early under sentencing changes, after ministers excluded rapists and “serious” child sex offenders.
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Government ignores Yorkshire pleas to ban disposable barbecues over wildfire risk
Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume reiterated her calls for a public ban on disposable barbecues after the latest fire on the North York Moors.
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Scarborough Fair calls performers to take part in autumn festivals
Scarborough Fair has launched an open call for applications to take part in two major events, Scarborough Lights and Scarborough Streets.
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Man jailed for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl on Boxing Day
A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in an attack that left the victim struggling with the lasting impact of the abuse.
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Leading accountancy firm appoints new consulting manager
Clive Owen, which has an office in York, has welcomed Nathan Allan as consulting manager.
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First pub famous artist David Hockney got drunk in goes on sale for £850,000
An East Yorkshire pub famous for being the first pub artist David Hockney got drunk in has gone on the market.
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Harrogate homebuilding show reveals homeowners spending almost £150k on projects
Research shows homeowners are spending nearly £150,000 on major property projects, ahead of the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show.
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Market operator looking at three new sites after announcing final closure date
The operator of a popular East Coast market is investigating new sites after announcing the last event will be held on October 25.
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New Martin House pool helps children with specialist needs and families
A new hydrotherapy pool, opened at Martin House Children’s Hospice, is giving families the chance to swim together for the first time.
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York Vegan Christmas Festival to return with food, shopping and workshops
York Vegan Christmas Festival, run by Vegan Events UK, is set to bring a taste of plant-based living to the city.
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Online long-distance relationship turned into nightmare for York woman
An online romance turned into a months-long nightmare for a York woman when she ended the relationship, the city's magistrates heard.
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Afternoon tea with a coastal twist: Explore Robin Hood’s Bay by buggy
A hotel is serving up a coastal twist on a traditional afternoon treat as part of Afternoon Tea Week
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Visitor to York convicted of committing offence under 179-year-old law
A travelling shoplifter has appeared in court charged with setting off security alarms at Fulford Road Police Station after his arrest in York.
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Man jailed after using tracking app to kidnap ex-partner from York hotel
A man has been jailed after tracking a woman to a York hotel, assaulting her and kidnapping her.
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Yorkshire Wolds Railway hosting teddy-themed family day this summer
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is inviting visitors to bring their favourite childhood companions for a special day out next week.
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Pickering Running Club members impress in races at home and abroad
Members of Pickering Running Club enjoyed success during a busy weekend of racing, from York to Australia.
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The way we treat each other says so much about our country: Daxa Patel
Why as a nation are we losing discernment on key issues such as the NHS, racism, and the erosion of respect? It beggars belief that we must raise this.
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New figures reveal York tourism delivered £2.08bn boost to city's economy
The economic impact report from Make It York revealed tourism brought a £2.08 billion boost to York’s economy last year.
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Why we need to stop treating the NHS like a spent cigarette - Ismail Mulla
Nothing quite sums up British attitudes towards the healthcare system than the gaggle of discharged patients standing outside smoking a cigarette. No regard for their own wellbeing or that of the victims of second hand smoke, who are forced to walk through the toxic cloud that they’re emitting.
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Students can claim free pizza at chain in York and Harrogate on results day
Popular pizza chain Zizzi is giving away free pizzas to students on results day, including York and Harrogate.
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M&S café set to close later this week
An M&S café is to close its doors for good later this week.
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Colourful new banners and artwork unveiled across Goole town centre
Goole’s new banners, bunting, and window stickers are part of a visual upgrade designed by artist Kim Huball.
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'It will cost taxpayers' a fortune' - MP hits out at asylum plans for former RAF base
Sir Alec Shelbrooke has hit out at Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
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Free surplus food available from popular supermarket's stores across Yorkshire
Shoppers across Yorkshire are now able to collect surplus food for free thanks to a growing partnership with Lidl and Olio.
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Andy Burnham's social care pledge follows 13 years of broken politicial promises: Trevor Lyttleton
Andy Burnham has promised to reform social care and build a caring society. That commitment is warmly welcomed, but it comes with a warning drawn from 13 years of promises made and broken.
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Sowerby schoolboy raises more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Samuel Strudwick, from Sowerby, has raised more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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No Yorkshire rivers, canals or lakes given 'good' rating by Environment Agency
The grading - which is published every six years - assesses the ecological status of waterways, and measures wildlife, water quality and habitat.
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Firefighters called after person sets bush on fire trying to kill wasps
Firefighters were called out in a coastal North Yorkshire town after a person set a bush on fire trying to destroy a wasp nest.
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Artists invited to bid for £17,000 public art commission in North Yorkshire
Artists in North Yorkshire could earn almost £20,000 for designing a new mural in a coastal resort.
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More homes in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire get faster broadband
Project Gigabit is connecting more properties in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire to ultra-fast broadband.
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More than 60,000 homes set for broadband boost
More than 60,000 homes and businesses are now connected to faster internet after a new government scheme was launched.
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Driver injured two people when he ploughed into traffic in North Yorkshire
A man injured two drivers seriously after he failed to stop for stationary traffic on the A19 near Eggborough, York magistrates heard.
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Call for urgent action to tackle flea treatment 'forever chemicals' pollution
The relationship between pet medication suppliers and regulators appears as murky as the waterways their flea treatments are polluting, a House of Lords inquiry has concluded.
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Harrogate MP says parents should not have been 'left in limbo' over SEND provision
The opening date has finally been confirmed for a long-awaited new school in Harrogate to meet the rising demand for specialist education.
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Popular North Yorkshire town sees 27 surge in retail crime
A POPULAR North Yorkshire town has seen a 27 per cent increase in retail crime despite an overall reduction across the county.
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Man, 20, denies burgling York guesthouse and stealing electric bikes
A 20-year-old man today appeared before York Magistrates Court accused of burgling a guesthouse in the city. Finlay Drinkhill denied the charge.
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Special accolades planned for Yorkshire Post Rural Awards' tenth anniversary
With just four weeks left to enter this year’s Yorkshire Post’s Rural Awards its organisers have revealed they are planning “special accolades” to mark the prestigious event’s tenth anniversary.
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Harrogate Taekwondo master to represent Great Britain at World Championships
A Harrogate Taekwondo master has been selected to represent Great Britain as an International Referee at this year's World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in South Korea.
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New wine bar to bring a taste of France to York city centre
A new wine bar is set to bring a touch of France to York city centre.
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Man found guilty of fatally stabbing 20-year-old in Huddersfield street attack
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after fatally stabbing a 20-year-old during a fight outside a Huddersfield address.
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Man, 78, suffers life-threatening injuries in Aldi car park crash
A 78-year-old man has suffered life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a car in the car park of an Aldi store in Brighouse.
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Legendary Harrogate rock band to 'christen' impressive new facilities at brilliant Bilton Club
A historic Harrogate venue is being hailed as the “new Brudenell” after a major upgrade to its facilities for gigs.
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MP says 20mph speed limit on rural roads would be a 'disaster'
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has said Labour’s new Active Travel Guidance is another 'front in the war on rural England'.
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'A brain city to discover': Presenter Alex Zane on the ultimate setting for Trivial Pursuit takeover
Presenter and podcaster Alex Zane returns to his hometown for a city-wide Trivial Pursuit challenge. Benjamin Jackson and Dennis Morton find out more.
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Artists invited to bid for £17,000 public art commission in North Yorkshire
ARTISTS in North Yorkshire could earn almost £20,000 for designing a new mural in a coastal resort.
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Homes plans drawn up for former Leeds care home site
A former care home site could be turned into affordable homes after plans were drawn up by the council.
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No more affordable homes planned for 1,500-house estate in North Yorkshire
Plans for up to 1,500 homes in Eggborough will go back before councillors next week with no commitment from the developer to build more affordable…