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People flee scene of crash in North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said they were called to a crash in Fox Lane, Chapel Haddlesey around 12.30 this morning (Friday, July 31).
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Combine destroyed in North Yorkshire field fire
A COMBINE was completely destroyed in a field fire in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Thursday).
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New bronze whale bone arch set to be installed in Whitby
The famous whale bone arch in Whitby is set to enter a new chapter in its history with a bronze replacement installed to safeguard one of the town's most recognisable landmarks and preserve its maritime heritage for generations to come.
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Heatwave falling tree branches warning issued for some areas of the UK
Falling branches from trees could be a risk for some in the UK due to the prolonged hot weather that has been experienced this summer
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Independent cocktail bar in Harrogate celebrates second birthday
An independent cocktail bar in Harrogate is celebrating its second birthday this weekend.
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North Yorkshire councillor's charity beard shave fundraising appeal passes £10,000 mark
A fundraising appeal by North Yorkshire councillor Arnold Warneken has passed the £10,000 mark ahead of his charity beard shave at this weekend’s Tockwith Show.
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Second arrest made after cattle theft in Ripley
A second man has been arrested as North Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the theft of cattle from a farm near Ripley.
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Railway strike with 24 hour walk out to go ahead on Saturday
A strike by workers on East Midlands Railway will go ahead on Saturday after talks failed to resolve a dispute over safety.
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Row erupts over 'proliferation' of houses in multiple occupation in town centre
A ROW has erupted over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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Reform wins by-election with one vote majority in North Yorkshire town
REFORM UK has won a by-election with a majority of one vote in a North Yorkshire town.
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Cowboy-themed celebration brings Wild West fun to Boroughbridge care home
Boroughbridge Manor care home brought a taste of the Wild West for National Day of the Cowboy.
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For too long Westminster has told Yorkshire that it knows best, I’m trusting the region instead - Andy Burnham
I’ve spent a lot of time in Yorkshire over the years. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that people here don’t like being told by someone in London that they know better.
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Free bus travel for children launches across East Riding this summer
Buses in Hull and East Yorkshire will offer free travel to children under the Government’s Great British Summer Savings Scheme.
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Winner of best pub in York prize two years ago has the chance to reclaim its crown
The Lord Nelson in Main Street, Nether Poppleton, has been shortlisted by readers of The York Press as one of their favourites in an annual Best Pub…
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Train operator cuts carbon emissions while carrying record numbers of passengers
LNER has reported a nine per cent reduction in carbon emissions over the past year while carrying more customers.
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Reindustrialisation of Britain can help bolster the country’s defence capabilities
Defence spending should not just be about reaching the 3 per cent GDP target. Britain needs to grasp the economic opportunity that the obvious requirement to increase defence spending presents.
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Senior solicitor at Ramsdens welcomed into historic York guild
Joanne Coen, senior partner at Ramsdens Solicitors, has been welcomed as a member of the Company of Merchant Taylors of the City of York.
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Stained glass rule change may impact women's jobs
Health and safety rules on lead exposure could be changed and put jobs at risk, glaziers say.
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Harrogate station among safest in Yorkshire for women travelling alone
Harrogate railway station has been recognised as one of the safest in Yorkshire for women travelling alone in a new nationwide survey.
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York Vegan Christmas Festival returns with more than 80 festive stalls
The York Vegan Christmas Festival returns on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at York RI Sports Centre.
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‘I won’t stop until all 1.5 million parrots in the UK are out of cages’
The owner of a Yorkshire parrot sanctuary has made it her mission to free 1.5 million parrots from cages in the UK through her charity.
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Knifeman who nearly killed York teenager has bid to cut jail term rejected
A knifeman who nearly killed a teenager by stabbing him in a York street has failed in his bid to get his 52-month prison sentence reduced.
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Exam results don’t always reflect the reality at a school - Julia Polley
Choosing a secondary school is one of the biggest decisions a parent will make. It is also one of the hardest. While it’s natural to look first at exam results - they matter, and they always will - after nearly three decades in education, I can tell you that a results table only ever tells you part of the story.
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Much-loved Yorkshire park re-opens to public after flood works
“Welcome back, Wellholme Park” – that was the message from Brighouse families who came in their numbers to have a look at changes made following flood alleviation work.
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Live music events to support bereaved families in York and Scarborough
Concerts in York and Scarborough will help raise funds for bereaved families through a partnership with Steve Coates Music Productions.
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Andy Burnham’s fiscal devolution announcement is to be welcomed
It is refreshing to finally have a Prime Minister in Number 10 who gets the importance of addressing regional inequality, not just paying lip service to it.
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Why we must all take pride in who we are and how we act - Daxa Patel
Walking through the woods this morning with my German Shepherd reminded me of how blessed we are with the green fields and woods in our midst. Those tasked with maintaining this including community volunteers deserve our gratitude and applause.
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North Yorkshire patient regains independence after NHS rehabilitation
Diana Scott-Brown says she has regained her independence thanks to the care and support of an NHS rehabilitation team in North Yorkshire.
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Aviva and Mencap launch financial confidence programme in York
Mencap and major York employer Aviva have launched a financial confidence programme for people with learning disabilities.
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Shoplifter walked in circles before trying to leave York store with £1,160 of goods
A first-time shoplifter walked round and round a Marks and Spencer shop in York before trying to walk out without paying for clothing and other…
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Music and activism unite with York gig aimed at challenging racism
Love Music Hate Racism York will hold its third live gig of 2026 at The Fulford Arms in York.
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First look at Italian wine bar opening in Northallerton's Treadmills site
Veeno, a new addition to Northallerton’s growing food and drink scene, will open this September at the redeveloped Treadmills site.
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Robert Bush: Disgraced funeral director to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case
Disgraced funeral director Robert Bush is to learn his fate after a five-day sentencing hearing in which more than 200 victims described the devastating impact of his crimes.
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Survey invites York and North Yorkshire young people to share experiences
Young people are being asked to take a new survey on gender violence, sexism, and misogyny launched by York and North Yorkshire.
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Knife-carrying teenager arrested after ruining funeral at York crematorium
Mourners had to intervene and call police when a knife-carrying teenager ruined a funeral at York Crematorium, the city’s magistrates heard.
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Pocklington IT experts earn prestigious Broadcom Knight recognition
Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification.
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York poetry group announces autumn season to mark 12 years of poetry nights
Say Owt, founded in 2014, is celebrating with a season of events in York.
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These are the fashion names to watch as this Yorkshire university sends out award-winning designers
As Leeds Arts University celebrates 180 years, Yorkshire Post Fashion Editor Stephanie Smith finds out about the challenges and rewards faced by modern-day fashion students as they prepare to step into the industry.
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Supermarket chain to serve Yorkshire Tea in all cafés to mark Yorkshire Day
Morrisons will begin offering the tea blended by Taylors of Harrogate at all 343 of its cafés for Yorkshire Day.
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York Mosque holds event feeding vulnerable people for free after ‘shot fired’ outside
York Mosque held its community kitchen event to feed vulnerable people for free hours after a shot was reportedly fired outside.
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Time is ticking for the new Prime Minister to grasp the nettle on social care reform - Ismail Mulla
There’s a sense of deja vu once again with talk of reforming the social care system. Many Prime Ministers have tried and many have failed. Previous attempts have been scuppered as they were deemed too costly or the idea of putting up taxes was too unpalatable.
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Whitby's Whale Bone Arch to be replaced by bronze replica
North Yorkshire Council says the famous Whitby landmark, consisting of real bones, is deteriorating.
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Man who visited 10,000 pubs names North Yorkshire coastal town's top five venues
Dale Harvey, who has visited more than 10,000 pubs in his Great British Pub Crawl, has named his top five venues for Whitby.
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Insurance merger creates larger NFU Mutual agency across Yorkshire
NFU Mutual’s Vale of York Agency has joined forces with the Boston Spa Agency to form a single, expanded operation.
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Free bus travel for children across York and North Yorkshire this August
Families in York can look forward to more affordable days out this summer thanks to a new travel scheme.
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Award-winning Hopbucha launched by Yorkshire brewing partners
Yorkshire’s Theakston Brewery and Equinox Kombucha have launched a new alcohol-free Hopbucha.
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Farm on the M62: Moors ablaze but people don't care - Jill Thorp
The world seems to be burning at the moment, from Scotland to Spain, France, Italy and Canada. A national emergency has been declared in Spain, announced on our news channels whilst the people of Scotland scarcely warranted a mention. Homes, livelihoods and businesses going up in flames yet no mention of help coming from the military. Our own local fires that we have witnessed for over a month have finally been contained thanks to the overwhelming skill, stamina and know how from our wildfire units, keepers and farmers.
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Mayors to retain income tax and business rates in huge transfer of financial powers
The new Prime Minister is set to unveil the biggest transfer of financial powers away from Whitehall, following on from the ambitions former chancellor Rachel Reeves set out earlier in the year.
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Blame traded for major York project £34m over budget
A row has erupted over who is to blame for a major York project which is more than £30 million over budget.
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Residents speak out as heat and holidaymakers put 'unseen pressure' on hospital
North Yorkshire residents have had their say on hot weather and holiday visitors placing Scarborough Hospital under pressure that has ‘never been…