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Land to be sold off for one of the largest regeneration schemes in Britain
The next steps for one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK have been unveiled.
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Mother’s £217k dream home ‘unsellable’ after neighbour demolishes half of semi
A mother's dream of home ownership has turned into a four-year "nightmare" after her neighbour illegally demolished his half of their semi-detached home.
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Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving in York
The arrest took place in the Fulford area, although North Yorkshire Police did not specify a location.
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New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today,…
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Knaresborough beauty salon celebrates 20th anniversary
A Knaresborough beauty salon is celebrating 20 years in business with a month of anniversary giveaways.
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Police incident and cordon in York city centre - car park closed
Police are guarding an area of the centre of York this morning with parts of the Coppergate Centre closed and the council-run car park.
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Time to take action on fireworks to protect cats - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Charlotte Broad, Cats Protection advocacy and campaigns manager, Sussex.
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Public urged to help shape priorities for key council services
Residents and businesses are being urged to help to shape our financial plans and outline their priorities for key services amid major financial pressures on our budget.
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Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this…
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Vehicle ends up on its roof after Yorkshire motorway crash - emergency crews attend
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Knaresborough, Harrogate and Wetherby in West Yorkshire were called to the A1(M) at 5.30pm…
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Harrogate sports therapist opens new performance hub
A Harrogate sports therapist has opened a new hub for injury treatment, rehabilitation and performance training.
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£50bn State Pension shake-up revealed - but there’s a surprising second figure
New DWP analysis suggests changing the State Pension triple lock could save £50bn a year by 2050, while pensioner relative poverty is projected to…
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Man sought by police after taxi driver racially abused in York
A taxi driver has been racially abused in York, with a police investigation underway.
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Morrisons Christmas delivery slots are open – and there's a major change
Morrisons has opened Christmas delivery and Click & Collect slots, with Delivery Pass customers able to book across two full weeks from December…
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Harrogate's Cairn Hotel goes on the market for £6million
Harrogate's Cairn Hotel has been put on the market with an asking price of £6million.
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Watch: What Labour plans on care, energy and farming could mean for North Yorks coast
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has highlighted social care reform, energy bills, farming support, and fracking as key developments for residents during an…
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Yorkshire – where heroes grow on trees!
Everyone loves a potter round a quality garden centre – but did you know they are a fertile ground for growing a powerful community that makes a real difference?
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New events could be coming to York City's home ground
New events could be coming to York City's home ground if plans from its operator are approved.
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'This is absolutely an excuse to dress up and dance,' say organisers of brilliant vintage fashion extravaganza
The House of Foxy takes to the catwalk at Bankfield Museum in Halifax this Saturday with a fashion show celebrating 50 years of vintage style and exploring the evolution of fashion from 1926 to 1976.
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Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival to host event starring national treasure Dame Prue Leith
National treasure Dame Prue Leith is coming to Harrogate with an encouraging message – “growing older is something to be embraced”.
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Extra bus added after children as young as 11 left stranded at the side of road
An extra bus service has been introduced between Embsay and Skipton after children as young as 11 were left stranded at the roadside because morning services were full.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen faces huge water supply issue
Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door's Amanda Owen and her family will tackle the major task across the moors to Anty John's.
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Murder mysteries and leadership secrets on York Business Festival agenda
A masterclass linking murder mysteries to business risk is among the standout sessions at this year’s York Business Festival.
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Yorkshire Dales town could keep free cash machine after review says it is vital
Efforts are underway to secure a permanent free-to-use cash machine in a Yorkshire Dales town after an independent assessment concluded that…
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Local Lotto celebrates eight years of supporting good Harrogate causes
The Local Lotto has celebrated its eighth birthday, with more than £38,000 now raised each year for good causes across the Harrogate district.
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Christmas rail warning as major station shuts for five days
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead as major engineering work will close Birmingham New Street for five days, affecting Christmas rail journeys…
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New inclusive play area opens in York after major refurbishment
The Crombie Avenue site has opened as part of City of York Council’s wider investment in parks and green spaces.
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York schools urged to plant more trees to create greener grounds
Schools are being encouraged to plant trees on their grounds as part of a partnership between City of York Council, St Nicks and White Rose Forest.
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Right to ask what sort of relationship Britain wants with the EU and settle the matter once and for all
The past decade has been characterised by drift and division. No one feels particularly better off than they were ten years ago and the social challenges continue to mount with fewer and fewer resources available to deal with them. Britain has been swimming upstream and a lot of voters are exasperated.
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'Significant' flood risk to homes from York school car park plan, objection warns
Plans to improve a York school's car park pose a significant flood risk to nearby homes, an objection has warned.
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North Yorkshire artists open studio doors for special winter weekend
Art lovers are being invited to step inside the creative spaces of North Yorkshire’s artists with Winter Open Studios.
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Labour is putting Britain first when it comes to procurement - Louise Haigh
In the face of economic headwinds, from the Middle East crisis, to the cost of borrowing - it is more important than ever that we are a bold, reforming government. One that treads where others have shied away from.
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Murderer’s death in York sparks coroner’s concerns
A coroner has raised concerns after the death of a convicted murderer in York Hospital.
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Why Yorkshire’s mayors must tread carefully when it comes to the visitor levy
Tax raising powers for local leaders are to be broadly welcomed. The outdated model of Whitehall dictating how much money can be raised and then spent on an area needs to be consigned to history.
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Resident vandalised vehicle in street used by non-residents as car park, court told
A York resident annoyed by people using the cul-de-sac where he lives as a car park took direct action, the city's magistrates court heard.
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North Yorkshire MP vows to push ministers over £253m farming fund backlash
Labour politicians in North Yorkshire have acknowledged problems with the rollout of a £253 million Government farming scheme that ran out of money in less than a day, leaving farmers unable to access support.
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York gym in running for national award as it marks second anniversary
The Recharge Hub in Clifton Moor is in the running for Group Exercise Gym of the Year at the 2026 National Fitness Awards.
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The NHS and social care need to work together, too often vulnerable people are stuck between the two - Jayne Dowle
With the state pension triple lock under threat to fund Andy Burnham’s bold proposal of a national care service, it’s tempting to think that reform is all about the money and nothing else. Expect much tussling to come over this ‘triple lock’.
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First-look photos as major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad comes to York
First-look photos reveal Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, a feminist Odyssey retelling starring Amelia Bullmore, opening at York Theatre Royal in…
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Hundreds of volunteers help transform country park in York
Rawcliffe Country Park has been revitalised through a month-long scheme led by York Cares.
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York private hire driver took 81 fares in car without valid MOT certificate
A private hire driver plied his trade in York for nearly a fortnight in a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate, the city’s magistrates heard.
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Helmsley theatre company to stage Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
The 1812 Theatre Company will present the play, Death of a Salesman, at the Helmsley Arts Centre this October.
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Mum forced young son to walk 'two hours' in pouring rain and pulled his hair
A mother made her young son fetch parcels for her from another address three times in heavy rain then ordered him out of their home, York…
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Campaigners get update on Whitby Cliff Lift after 'months of silence'
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has said he has not received a formal request from North Yorkshire Council to support efforts to reopen…
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Artificial intelligence already transforming agriculture, says Snaith firm
Croda has published a white paper in collaboration with industry leaders and academic partners to explore the impact of AI on agricultural…
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West Yorkshire’s newest bus station with aims to improve transport across region
Heckmondwike opens its first bus station as part of the West Yorkshire Mayor’s plans to improve transport across the West Yorkshire region.
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700-body mortuary gets go ahead in York amid 'decomposition' fears
Plans for a mortuary housing up to 700 bodies in York have been approved.
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'Grave' consequences from tourist tax which isn't a 'quick fix', York hotel manager warns
Plans to charge visitors staying overnight in York and North Yorkshire are not a quick fix and the consequences could be grave, a hotel manager has warned.
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Popular 1940s weekend to return to East Yorkshire after successful debut
East Yorkshire’s Burton Constable Hall has announced the return of its 1940s weekend after its successful debut event.
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Warning of 'real impact' of overnight visitor levy on Scarborough and Whitby
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has pledged to introduce a European-style overnight visitor levy to the region to help fund community infrastructure and improve transport.