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EA grants draft permit for 'fracking' gas exploration in North Yorkshire
In April, North Yorkshire Council refused to give Europa Oil & Gas planning permission for a 38m high gas drilling rig.
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Oulton Park frustration but Hemingbrough rider remains title contender
Luca Hopkins competed in the 1pMobile National Junior Sportbike Championship at Oulton Park over the weekend.
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Thieves target farm in York village overnight
North Yorkshire Police said 15 Guinea Fowl were stolen from a farm in Plainville Lane, Wigginton between 9.30pm on Tuesday, July 28 and 8.30am the…
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Leeds babies funeral scandal victims praise Government's announcement on regulation
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that Labour would bring in “proper regulation of the funeral sector”, after disgraced Hull undertaker Robert Bush was jailed for 20 years.
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Thief carried out months-long crime spree across York after court set him free
A York man has been handed a 62-week prison sentence and an 18-month driving ban for 21 offences committed during a months-long crime spree.
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Drink driver caught riding motorcycle four months into 40-month ban
A drink driver caught riding a motorcycle in the early stages of his driving ban has been given a suspended prison sentence.
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Jorvik Tricycles launches £1,000 giveaway for York organisations
Jorvik Tricycles is offering a free adult tricycle worth up to £1,000 to charitable organisations and social enterprises in York.
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York to welcome peace pilgrimage honouring St Francis of Assisi
A peace pilgrimage honouring the death of St Francis of Assisi is making its way through York.
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Yorkshire's deepest underground cavern is reopening to the public
Craven Pothole Club will be lowering visitors into Yorkshire’s deepest underground cavern in August.
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Employers are guilty of squandering a vast pool of talent with their blind reliance on AI for recruitment - Andrew Vine
There will be many parents in Yorkshire who agree wholeheartedly with the Prime Minister that young people are getting a very rough deal when trying to find a job. Andy Burnham is absolutely right when he says virtual interviews are diminishing the chances of the young, because the technology doesn’t allow them to show their personality or enthusiasm.
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Universities can help the Prime Minister deliver placed-based solutions - Liz Mossop
As a proud Northerner and former Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham is clear that the future prosperity of the UK will not be generated centrally but will be built in its cities, towns and regions.
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Award-winning invention from Pocklington farmers helps stop costly water waste
The SealStop automatic shut-off valve has already picked up 12 major accolades in just two years.
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York and North Yorkshire gets more powers with 'established status' designation
Established status helped new Prime Minister Andy Burnham integrate Manchester’s transport network and drive growth across the region.
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Man, 29, died on holiday in North Yorkshire after quitting smoking
A coroner has raised concerns after a Worcester man, 29, died while on holiday in Scarborough when the levels of medication he was taking became…
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Take a look inside this £750,000 four-bedroom home in Haxby
A detached four-bedroom house in York Road, Haxby, has been put on the market for £750,000.
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Summer reading challenge launched for Pocklington schoolchildren
Barratt Homes has partnered with schools across Yorkshire to encourage pupils to read a book over the summer.
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Georgian Harrogate home with cinema room hits market for £1.75m
A five-bed Georgian home in Swan Road, Harrogate, with a cinema room and gym is on sale for £1,750,000.
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Appeal for missing woman who has links to North Yorkshire
Northumbria Police said Stephanie, 34, was reported missing on July 23 and was last seen on July 16 near the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle…
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Independent vets with Harrogate-based headquarters expanding with new practice
Harrison Family Vets, which has its headquarters in Harrogate, is marking five years of growth with plans for further expansion.
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York campaign aims to provide birth care bags for new mothers
A new project in York aims to support mothers in need by delivering essential hygiene kits during childbirth.
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Second-generation Holocaust survivors tell family stories to students
Second-generation Holocaust survivors have spoken to students in Barlby about their families’ tragic experiences.
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Vinted clothes purchase cost restaurant worker job and put him in court
A purchase on the secondhand clothes website Vinted cost a Selby restaurant worker his job, his good name and could affect his studies, York…
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999 pest wasted police time for months through umwarranted calls
A 999 pest made a nuisance of herself to the police and fire service for months through unwarranted calls, York magistrates heard.
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East Riding Leisure Goole launches recruitment drive for new roles
East Riding Leisure Goole is set to reopen to the public, and the council is now hiring for a variety of roles to support the launch.
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Building Yorkshire's future workforce starts with skills investment - Clare Fitzgerald
When we talk about economic growth, we often focus on major investments, infrastructure projects and ambitious targets. Less attention is given to the people who will ultimately deliver them.
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Disability charity calls on Harrogate café to address accessibility issues
A Harrogate disability charity has called on Pret A Manger to address accessibility issues at its Cambridge Street café.
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Summer markets promise artisan food and crafts in Easingwold and Acomb
Summer markets are set to bring a taste of Yorkshire to Easingwold and Acomb this month.
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York's hidden stories brought to life in new book launching this month
A new history book, titled York’s Hidden Treasures, is promising to reveal untold stories from the city's past.
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Consultation launched on polling stations across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Council has launched a consultation on polling districts and polling stations to ensure they remain accessible and fit for purpose.
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Plans to commemorate 'secret' military intelligence site in North Yorkshire town
A PROJECT to commemorate the historical significance of a ‘secret’ military intelligence site in a North Yorkshire town is progressing.A set…
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Region has chance to shape its own future with new funding powers for mayors: David Prescott
In June 2025, I argued in The Yorkshire Post that England’s devolution journey had reached a crossroads and giving mayors more responsibilities was no longer enough. I called for fiscal devolution - allowing mayoral regions to retain a share of the income tax and business rates they generate so they have the financial certainty to invest in their own future, rather than relying on short-term grants from Whitehall.
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'We are opening soon' signs appear at empty Harrogate shop
Food lovers in Harrogate have a new takeaway shop to look forward to.
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Street in York suburb could get new look with plans to convert former car repairer
Plans have been submitted to City of York Council to repurpose and change the use of the former Prestige Autocare York in Avenue Road, Clifton.
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Main rail line into Yorkshire shut after incident
A MAIN rail line is shut this evening (Monday) due to an incident.
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Yorkshire Water at the scene of leak in North Yorkshire town
A STREET in a North Yorkshire town is shut due to a water leak.
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UK travel company to close after entering liquidation as all holidays cancelled
All holiday packages with UK travel company Ski Yodl Ltd have been cancelled, with the company set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.
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Cross-county search launched for missing man with links to North Yorkshire
A cross-county search has been launched for a man with links to Whitby.
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‘I worked on mission to get Tim Peake into space and have helped pave way for launch of UK’s Mars rover’
Yorkshire-born Sue Horne has been recognised with an honorary degree for her pioneering space work. She speaks to Laura Reid about a fascinating 30 years in the industry.
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‘7am licences would lead to town centre dominated by alcohol’, says business owner
ALLOWING two nearby shops to sell alcohol from 7am onwards would make a North Yorkshire town centre an area ‘dominated by alcohol’.
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Harrogate's Turkish Baths shortlisted for three national awards
Harrogate's historic Turkish Baths has been shortlisted for three national honours in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2026.
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Crews called to 'deliberate' fire near main road in York
Fire crews were called out to a deliberate fire in York this lunchtime.
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Burglars strike at popular York pub overnight
Burglars have struck at a popular pub in a York suburb.
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PICTURES SPECIAL: Thousands line streets of Ripon for spectacle and pageant at St Wilfrid's Procession 2026
Ripon showed itself at its very best to the rest of the world on Saturday when it held the famous St Wilfrid's Procession.
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Winning floats revealed for St Wilfrid's Procession in Ripon
The winning floats from this year's St Wilfrid's Procession in Ripon have been revealed following another colourful celebration of one of the city's oldest traditions.
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Major clothing chain to close store in North Yorkshire
Major clothing retail chain Fatface has announced it is to close its store in Ripon.
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OPINION: Making a difference locally this summer
Summer is a time when communities come together, through local events, activities, volunteering or simply spending time with friends and neighbours.
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Former Harrogate WH Smiths not yet on list of latest nationwide store closures
Fears for the last major Post Office in Harrogate town centre have been revived as the company that took over WH Smiths unveiled its latest store closure list
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Much-loved bookshop café announces new update
The café in Waterstones has announced an extension to its opening hours, giving customers more time to unwind after their shop.
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Tributes to make-up artist who worked on Bridgerton and The Crown after death in crash
The family of a young woman who tragically died following a crash near Wrelton in North Yorkshire have paid tribute to their "beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter".
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Manager retires from top Yorkshire fish and chip shop chain after 42 years
A long-standing manager is preparing for his next chapter after more than four decades of service.