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Man banned from driving for four years for causing catastrophic injuries to Wetherby schoolteacher
A man has been given a four-year motoring ban after his careless driving caused serious injuries to a female motorist on a main road near Wetherby.
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Richard Hammond takes control of TV classic car company
Richard Hammond, who was educated in North Yorkshire, has taken control of a classic car restoration company which features in a TV show
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East Yorkshire world record holder hoping to inspire athletes to dream big
Angus Leckonby is part of a new national campaign by Coca-Cola and Special Olympics GB that aims to inspire people with intellectual disabilities.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Reform-led council to debate Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans
Plans to house people seeking asylum at a former North Yorkshire military base are set to be opposed by a Reform-led council about 50 miles away
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York Rotary club teams up with bookshop to give pupils new books
York Vikings Rotary Club has donated books to Year 6 leavers at Westfield Primary School to help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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Couple’s epic reservoir run raises funds for suicide prevention charity CALM
It was a trek in the country with a difference. Terri Docza and her husband Stephen ran around Kielder Water reservoir, in Northumberland, not once but four times, clocking up 106.25 miles for charity.
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Safety certificate issued for stands at York’s LNER Community Stadium
A safety certificate has been issued for regulated stands at York City FC's LNER Community Stadium.
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Duchy College celebrates outstanding exam success
Duchy College (formerly Harrogate Ladies’ College) is celebrating pupil excellence with an outstandingset of results.
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Much-loved York charity shop to reopen this week after major renovation
A popular hospice charity shop - which has served customers in a York suburb for 35 years - is set to reopen after a major refurbishment project.
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Young people ‘baiting police’ with dangerous driving, say Police Federation
Young people are “baiting police officers” with dangerous driving, the Police Federation of England and Wales said in the wake of the collision in which seven people, including two police officers, were killed.
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Coming soon: Feast of activities for all the family at Pannal Cricket Gala in Harrogate
Harrogate is to host a traditional family gala packed with fun for everyone this bank holiday weekend after a surge of popular demand.
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New road at Kex Gill opens to traffic
The new A59 route at Kex Gill has opened to traffic following the largest highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council.
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Brussels’ Flower Carpet coming to Yorkshire next month
Brussels’ popular Flower Carpet is coming to Bradford – and is taking inspiration from the city’s textiles industry. Alex Wood reports.
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Esteemed historian and archaeologist to visit North Yorkshire
AN esteemed historian whose latest book coincides with the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition is coming to Malton.
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New road at Kex Gill opens to traffic in key highways project | Harrogate Informer
A vital new road in North Yorkshire has today opened to traffic in a move that has been heralded as key for generations to come using one of the most
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Rare migratory bat species found roosting at a Yorkshire Water reservoir for first time
A rare migratory bat - the Nathusius’ pipistrelle - has been found for the first time at a Yorkshire Water reservoir.
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Andy Burnham’s approach will be judged not by Westminster headlines but on Yorkshire high streets - Kim Samuel
Walking down the high street of almost any Yorkshire town and you can see how much has changed. The shops that once felt woven into the identity of the region - Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, and BHS - are gone. Independent businesses are sadly disappearing too.
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Magnet officially opens new Harrogate showroom
Kitchen retailer Magnet has officially opened its new showroom in Harrogate town centre.
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Settle Orchestra appoints new conductor for upcoming concerts this season
Colombian conductor Juan José Muñoz Borja has been appointed as the new conductor for Settle Orchestra's new season.
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Harrogate Sea Cadets win awards at national band competition
Harrogate Sea Cadets have brought home three awards from a prestigious national band competition.
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York driver clocked at twice speed limit on consecutive days on the same road
York motorist Lee Jefferson was clocked smashing the speed limit twice on consecutive days on the same road in a built up area, magistrates heard.
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Montagu's Harrier: where is AU in the UK is the question on every twitcher's lips
If you’re interested enough in the daily news agenda to be reading my newsletter, chances are you’re also like me in as much as you take your BBC Radio 4 Today Programme like you take your daily dose of meds. Religiously.
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Take a look inside this £650,000 detached family home near York
A four-bedroom detached home in Wigginton, York, is on the market for £650,000 with Ashtons.
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York Karate youngsters win five medals at world championships in Brazil
Two young Karate athletes, Artem and Lewis, have returned with world championship medals after representing England on the global stage.
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North Yorkshire paedophile and marksman kept bomb ingredients in secret bunker
A paedophile and international gun marksman had kilos of chemicals and other items capable of being turned into improvised explosive devices, York…
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New East Riding social media page aims to reunite lost dogs with owners
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s dog warden team has set up a dedicated Facebook page to help people find their lost dogs.
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Rain forecast for Leeds Festival? These photos show fans have seen it all before
From wellies and ponchos to sunshine and crowds, these Leeds Festival photos capture the spirit of the Bramham Park event as thousands prepare to…
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Ripon Cathedral invites former choir members back for special reunion
Ripon Cathedral is inviting past choir members to return for a special anniversary Evensong.
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East Yorkshire families' anguish after sentimental items removed from graves suddenly
Bereaved families are demanding answers after sentimental items were removed from graves in an East Yorkshire graveyard.
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New tax and accountancy firm opens in North Yorkshire
A new independent tax and accountancy firm has opened its doors.
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Honest answers needed over Headingley test cricket snub
The absence of Headingley from the men’s Test cricket calendar until 2029 is deeply disappointing on a number of levels.
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Take a look inside the 'elegant' £675,000 five-bedroom York home
A five-bedroom house with three reception rooms is for sale in Feversham Crescent, York, for £675,000.
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More than £500,000 raised for families of two police officers killed in crash
More than half a million pounds has been raised for the families of two police officers killed in a dual carriageway crash.
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Former pub in North Yorkshire resort to be turned into residential flats
A FORMER pub in a popular North Yorkshire resort will be turned into residential flats after plans were approved by the council.
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Social media platforms once again leave a mark on society with failure to take action on dangerous driving videos
The fingerprints of social media are once again leaving an indelible mark on society.
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Inside the 'immaculate' £700k Ripon bungalow with summer house and huge garden
A four-bedroom bungalow with a summer house and large garden space has been placed on the market for £700,000 in Grange Park Road.
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New Thirsk exhibition opens to celebrates legacy of popular Yorkshire TV drama
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk will officially launch its Heartbeat exhibition on Saturday, August 29.
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Traditional country show returns to North York Moors for 117th year
A traditional country show is returning for its 117th year.
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York College UK’s first educational organisation to offer free ECG tests to sport students using new technology | Harrogate Informer
York College has become the UK’s first educational organisation to offer fully-funded ECG heart screening tests to its sports team students and elite
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Number of dentists offering NHS services across Yorkshire plummets, new figures show
There are just nine NHS practices for every 100,000 people in North Yorkshire and the Humber.
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RAF Fylingdales praised for 'extraordinary role in keeping UK safe' after wildfire
The RAF base in North Yorkshire was almost devastated by the biggest wildfire in the UK last year.
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Electrical fire in North Yorkshire town - crews from six stations at the scene
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Bedale, Leyburn, Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate and Northallerton were called to Masham, near…
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Landmark anniversary of radio comedy show to be celebrated on stage in York
The Goon Show Preservation Society has announced a tribute marking the 75th anniversary of The Goon Show.
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Thieves target North Yorkshire village overnight and steal distinctive motorcycle
North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened in Cowstail Lane, Tockwith, between 10pm on Saturday, August 22 and 2.30am on Sunday, August 23 where…
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Person trapped in York village crash - emergency crews called to the scene
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Tadcaster and Huntington were called to College Road in Copmanthorpe around 10.05pm…
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Why we need to be more honest when it comes to the immigration debate - Matt Bromley
In a recent documentary marking a decade since Brexit, Nigel Farage was asked if he regretted his ‘Breaking Point’ poster which portrayed a long line of foreign-looking folk queuing up to enter Britain and promised leaving the EU would cut immigration.
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Scarborough musician to play intimate acoustic gig at Hunmanby distillery
Freddie Schmuck will perform at the Pot Still Coffee Shop at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby.
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Plans lodged for 32-chalet holiday park at site of former York pub
Plans for a holiday park with 32 chalets at the site of a former York pub have been lodged.
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York stonemason combines wildlife with Minster in new artwork
A York-based stone carver has taken inspiration from one of the city's most iconic buildings in his newest wildlife based creation.