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'Operation clean-up' underway as Travellers leave York village
Eyewitnesses said caravans left Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road yesterday evening around 6.30pm (Wednesday, August 5).
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From Swinton Bivouac and Scampston Hall to York centre, Joe Browns keeps its autumn fashion shoots local
As the Joe Browns AW26 womenswear and menswear collections launch online and in store, Yorkshire Post Fashion Editor Stephanie Smith finds out how the Yorkshire-based multi-channel lifestyle brand finds joy in sunshine (as well as the pelting rain).
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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Hull crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist has been left with life-threatening injuries after his bike crash into a lamppost in Hull.
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New hydrotherapy pool opens at local children's hospice
A new hydrotherapy pool has opened at Martin House Children’s Hospice giving families with seriously ill children the chance to swim together for the first time.
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Landlords and sole traders warned over HMRC deadline as new tax rules begin
Around 864,000 sole traders and landlords must submit their first Making Tax Digital report to HMRC by August 7 2026. Here's who is affected.
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North Yorkshire Council-owned housebuilder agrees to pay £131,000 to Kirkby Malzeard community
A council-owned housebuilder will honour a commitment to pay £131,000 towards community improvements agreed when planning permission was granted for a new housing estate.
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Britain's Got Talent star joins York charity's Menfulness Live line-up
Menfulness Live, organised by York-based mental health charity Menfulness, has announced the remaining acts for its show at the Grand Opera House.
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SeaGrown Ltd: Coastal farm shop and cafe could be turned into research site
An innovative North Yorkshire business is set to convert a coastal farm shop and café into a research site as part of a plan to hire new staff.
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Copmanthorpe carnival brings community together for week of celebrations
Cop’ Carnival took place in Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire, from June 29 to July 4, featuring a packed schedule of activities.
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Children's favourite Blippi set for live adventure at York Barbican
Children's character Blippi is set to visit York Barbican on September 5th as part of the Be Like Blippi Tour.
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Council buys new homes in Knaresborough to reduce housing waiting list
North Yorkshire Council has approved the purchase of ten newly built homes in Knaresborough as part of its pledge to deliver 500 affordable homes across the county by 2029.
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Entries urged for The Press Business Awards ahead of deadline
Businesses and organisations are recommending entries into The Press BUSINESSiQ Awards.
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Housing association to support many more people after winning contract
A housing association has won a major contract to support people with complex needs.
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North York Moors named among UK's best places to watch solar eclipse
North York Moors National Park has been named among the UK’s top 10 spots for viewing the solar eclipse this month.
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York solicitor wins £75,000 innovation award for pet care platform
Solicitor Rachel Roche was awarded £75,000 in the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards for her pet care plan, PetPact.
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York community youth hub reaches milestone supporting families
The Place, based in Westfield and led by the University of York in partnership with Aviva, is helping children in one of the city’s most deprived…
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Campaigners compare River Ouse to 'open sewer' in meeting with Yorkshire Water
Campaigners have spoken out about their growing concern around pollution in the River Ouse – with one likening the river to an ‘open sewer’.
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Three-day road closure in East Riding planned for telecoms cable installation
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced a temporary traffic ban on Peters Field Farm Access Road, Bielby, due to telecom works.
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Andy Burnham right to shine a light on woeful roads between Sheffield and Manchester: Jayne Dowle
Now that Andy Burnham has experienced for himself the perils of the Snake Pass, the major road carrying the A57 between Manchester and Sheffield, he can feel our South Yorkshire pain.
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Mayor ‘committed’ to working with MP to safeguard future of ex-York hospital site
York and North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith is “committed” to working with the area’s MP to keep the former Bootham Park Hospital site in…
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Three bidders for running Shay Stadium invited to next stage
Three potential bidders for running Halifax’s Shay Stadium are being invited to submit their proposals in greater detail as senior councillors move closer to making a decision about its future.
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New York Mansion House souvenir unveiled for Georgian Festival
A new papercraft tissue box kit designed by Helen Reynolds to resemble York Mansion House is now on sale.
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'How I kept my four children fed and entertained all summer holiday for just £450'
A single mother-of-four saves £650 throughout the school holidays - with "meticulous" meal planning and making the most of free local activities.
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Stockpile weapons with European allies to tackle defence funding shortfall, PM told
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank has claimed that joint procurement with allies on equipment and munitions could save billions of pounds.
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Restaurant gives away free Pad Thai to students after GCSE and A-Level results
Rosa's Thai, which has a restaurant in Coney Street, is giving away free Pad Thai to GCSE and A-Level students on their respective results days.
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I'm a Tory council leader - Burnham's devolution changes are a big step in right direction: Carl Les
The BBC’s “What do we get for the licence fee?” campaign is designed to be reminiscent of the comedy sketch about “What did the Romans ever do for us?” I appreciate the message, but it’s getting a little repetitive now.
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Adder bite leaves couple fearing for dog's life
Wildlife experts are urging owners to keep pets on leads when around the UK's only venomous snake.
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Man banned for life from his home town for making ex-partner's life 'living hell'
A stalker who turned his ex-partner’s life into a “living hell” has been jailed and banned for life from his home town Selby.
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LNER backs campaign to protect vulnerable children on rail journeys
LNER joined forces with Railway Children and British Transport Police to raise awareness of vulnerable children on the rail network.
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Miniature military models to go on show at Yorkshire Air Museum
The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington will host a Military Model Show in September.
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Yvette Cooper unveils walk-in community mental health centres
The new community centres - one of which will be in Hull - will offer walk-in support without requiring a referral with patients having to wait for months.
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Councillor breaks national fundraising record with charity head shave
A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having head and beard shaved.
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Grand Opera House York unveils programme ahead of 125th anniversary
Grand Opera House York is inviting the public to experience a new series of behind-the-scenes events in the lead-up to the venue’s 125th…
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Coroner voices concerns following suicide of 14-year-old Ollie Lee
A coroner has called for improved communication between mental health services following the suicide of a 14-year-old Barnsley teenager.
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Council-owned house builder agrees to pay Kirkby Malzeard community money
A council-owned housebuilder will honour a commitment to pay £131,000 towards community improvements agreed when planning permission was granted for a new housing estate.
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Popular TV chef bringing free food tour to Yorkshire Morrisons stores
Ainsley Harriott is heading to Morrisons stores for a five-day supermarket tour across York.
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York scooter club charity event raises hundreds for The Snappy Trust
York Inset Scooter Club hosted its annual Show and Shine display in York city centre to raise money for The Snappy Trust.
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Award-winning York filmmaking scheme expands with summer school
Filmmaking in Schools, delivered by Aesthetica in partnership with City of York Council, has expanded to a summer school this month.
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Women tell BBC of rape and abuse at Army teen college
They say the incidents happened at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate when they were aged 17.
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Business schools already supporting 'good growth in every postcode' plan: Flora Hamilton
Andy Burnham has put a powerful idea at the centre of the national conversation; that growth - good growth - is built locally, and that support for business works best when it is delivered close to the firms it serves.
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Wellness weekend brings community together at Old Malton care home
Manor Park Care Home recently held a wellness event during a special weekend in Old Malton.
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Concern over ‘ridiculous’ delay in replacing bus stop shelters on busy York road
Passengers waiting for buses in Fulford Road, York, have been exposed to all weathers since shelters were removed six months ago – and plans to…
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Record-breaking year for Harrogate's Crime Writing Festival
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has celebrated its biggest ever year after attracting record visitor numbers to Harrogate.
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London City Ballet to bring special co-production to York Theatre Royal
London City Ballet will perform at York Theatre Royal, featuring a UK revival of Glen Tetley’s Firebird in a special co-production.
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Five-day closure planned in East Riding for bridge investigations
Part of Barf Lane in Bugthorpe will be shut for soil investigation works at Barf Bridge.
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Bridlington to host free circus and theatre performances this summer
The Freedom Festival’s touring programme returns this summer in Bridlington.
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ITV reality show set for shock format change in order to 'surprise' contestants
Big Brother could be seeing a twist in its format for its 2026 series with the potential addition of previous celebrity contestants
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Proposed parking charges at five Calderdale Council car parks scrapped
Parking charges which were set to be introduced at five Calderdale car parks have been scrapped, the council’s new leadership has announced.
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Ainsley Harriott to meet shoppers at Harrogate Morrisons
TV chef Ainsley Harriott is set to visit Harrogate later this month as part of a five-day tour of Morrisons stores across the North.
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Beatles hotel in North Yorkshire to be turned into flats
A former North Yorkshire hotel that once hosted The Beatles will be turned into apartments.