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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave communities with less say over new developments.
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Building fire in East Yorkshire town - two roads closed
Humberside Police said the level crossing in Mill Lane, and nearby Athelstan Road in Beverley were closed this morning (Thursday, October 22) to all emergency services to deal with an incident.
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Historic Yorkshire estate undergoes major transformation into luxury resort location
The historic estate Aldwark Manor located near York and Harrogate has undergone a major transformation across its hotel, golf course, spa, restaurants and leisure facilities.
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Were cycle lanes through Headingley really needed? I’ve used them at rush hour and they’re empty - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Adel, Leeds
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York MPs and campaigners call for day of action over Yorkshire's waters
River campaigners are calling for tougher action to end sewage pollution in rivers and seas in York and North Yorkshire.
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York teen's night with the stars at extraordinary reunion with surgeon who saved him
A York heart patient has paid tribute to the pioneering surgeon who saved thousands at an extraordinary reunion at the Pride of Britain Awards.
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PC tells jury 'absolutely not' when asked if he sexually assaulted women in York club
A policeman told a jury “absolutely not” when asked if he had sexually assaulted three women in Popworld after 11 hours drinking in York city centre.
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Agricultural machinery fire on North Yorkshire farm
An agricultural machinery fire has sparked on a North Yorkshire farm.
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St Cecilia Orchestra delivers a stunning concert of American classics at Ripon Cathedral
A packed audience at Ripon Cathedral was enthralled by a magnificent concert of 20th-century American music performed by the St Cecilia Orchestra on Saturday,
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East Yorkshire village hall gets major upgrade after nearly 75 years
Catton Village Hall has been equipped with full fibre broadband.
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Emmerdale and Star Wars actor Tony Pitts to appear at first Staithes International Film Festival
The North Yorkshire coastal village of Staithes is no stranger to the big and small screen, featuring in the likes of psychological period drama film Phantom Thread, Countryfile, children’s TV series Old Jack’s Boat and Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing. Now, it’s hosting its first film festival, featuring an appearance from Sheffield-born former Star Wars and Emmerdale actor Tony Pitts.
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Mayors could impose tourist taxes in National Parks without authorities' approval
REGIONAL mayors could apply tourism taxes in National Parks without formal approval from National Park Authorities, ministers have indicated.
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Harrogate MP calls for action as graduates' debts continue to rise
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has called for changes to student finance after figures showed more than two million borrowers' debts grew despite making repayments.
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Plans for new public footpath across York village face public hearing
A public hearing is set to discuss a contested footpath proposal in Skelton Moor.
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Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back 'Hicks Rule' amendment
The Hicks family have been campaigning after daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19, were among the 97 Liverpool supporters crushed to death in the Hillsborough disaster.
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Student police officer found with indecent images of children two months after joining force
A former student police officer in Yorkshire has admitted possessing indecent images of children.
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Amanda Owen's farmhouse transformed using decorating trick involving gallons of tea
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse gets an unusual makeover as gallons of tea are used to give freshly plastered walls an aged appearance.
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'Businesses at risk' - Row erupts over plans for new takeaways in York
A row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.
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Corridor care is a problem that is not going away in the NHS - Jayne Dowle
Our local hospital’s A&E department recorded its busiest day ever earlier this month, with a total of 450 people attending, setting a new daily record. And this is only October, the start of autumn, not the depths of winter.
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Dozens of Yorkshire buses display giant poppies for Remembrance tribute
Dozens of Transdev buses across Yorkshire have been decorated with giant poppies in tribute to the Armed Forces.
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North Yorkshire school praised for 'loving community' in inspection
A NORTH Yorkshire school is celebrating following a recent inspection which recognised its 'loving community'.
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York community garden transformed after more than 20 years with funding boost
The Acomb Explore community garden has been given a new lease of life thanks to a generous grant of more than £1,500.
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Busy road in York set to close for several hours during rush hour period
City of York Council said Skeldergate will close this evening from 6pm (, between its junctions with Micklegate and Terry Avenue, close to the Skeldergate Bridge over the River Ouse.
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Acquiring Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s freehold sends a powerful message - Dan Fell
There have been plenty of big moments during the long campaign to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). These have included significant funding announcements, to-the-wire council meetings, and engagement with the country’s most senior politicians.
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Occupants of unauthorized Traveller site in Yorkshire village plan High Court appeal
The occupants of an unauthorised Traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside are planning to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in a bid to remain on the land, it has emerged.
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Police launch investigation after dog and owner attacked in Harrogate village
Police launch investigation after dog and owner attacked in Harrogate village
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Harrogate railway station named among UK's best in new national rankings by Trainpal
Harrogate railway station named among UK's best in new rankings 🚂
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Appeal after dog and owner injured in attack near Harrogate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog and its owner were injured in an attack in Darley.
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Sky confirms 4 more changes coming to millions of TVs in October
Sky TV customers may notice even more changes to its TV guide, as well as Sky+, Sky Q and Sky Glass and Stream.
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Parking charges to increase across Yorkshire car parks ahead of Christmas
York parking charges will rise at many city-centre locations from next month during the seasonal event period.
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More than 750 miles of road maintenance planned across Yorkshire — what about Harrogate?
More than 750 miles of road maintenance is planned across Yorkshire and the Humber this year, as the government announces additional funding to tackle
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Wetherby student takes on cancer challenge to support parent
Students smash fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now
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Why Armed Forces accommodation needs to be a priority
The need for Britain to bolster its defence capabilities has never been more apparent. The war in Ukraine and the stop-start conflicts in the Middle East means no country can turn a blind eye to defence, not least nations in Western Europe. Especially as US President Donald Trump has indicated that America will no longer underwrite the security of its allies.
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The Hicks Amendment is an opportunity to build on Hillsborough Law
The Hillsborough disaster and subsequent cover–up that followed spoke volumes of the imbalance between ordinary people and the power structures in this country. Not only was there a lack of truth and accountability but when the truth did emerge there was a lack of correction of the public record.
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Wetherby student raises over £1,300 after mum's cancer diagnosis
A Wetherby student and her flatmate have raised over £1,300 for Breast Cancer Now after her mum was diagnosed with stage four cancer.
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Mystery of empty restaurant unit in prominent Harrogate location solved
“The arrival of this new restaurant will bring a new entry to the growing battle to be the best Thai in Harrogate”
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Ripon and Snape village primary schools could merge to secure their long-term future
Ripon and Snape schools could merge to secure their long-term future
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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.
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Yorktoberfest returns with spectacular circus acts and Bavarian celebrations
Yorktoberfest returned to York Racecourse this weekend with a packed programme of Bavarian-themed entertainment under a Big Top.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week
ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.
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New phase of homes launched in Whitby after strong demand from buyers
David Wilson Homes has launched the next phase of a popular scheme on the North Yorkshire coast, in Whitby.
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Harrogate musician who worked with Tina Turner and on The Lion King has died
The brilliant keyboard player in legendary 1970s Harrogate rock band Wally, who signed to Atlantic Records in the long-haired, flared trousers days of the 1970s, has sadly passed after a stellar second career as a Hollywood composer.
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‘Targeting the bereaved’ - Opposition to council plan to scrap empty home tax discount
A senior councillor has publicly opposed his own cabinet’s proposal to scrap a council tax discount on empty homes.
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'Why not a golf shop or TKMaxx?' - hopes for prime shop vacant in York
The TG Jones shop - formerly WHSmith - in 39-41 Coney Street closed on Monday (October 19) and followed the closure of a key city centre post office in the same building five days earlier.
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Sheffield shortlisted in the final four for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield has been shortlisted as the next UK City of Culture for 2029 as bids are whittled down to the final four.
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Ripon MP raises concerns over treatment of rural postman
Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns about the treatment of a local postman who helped deliver a parish magazine.
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Cleveland Police had highest rate of complaints across England and Wales, IOPC says
The police watchdog put the rise in complaints down the artificial intelligence (AI).
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Teen caused £10,000 damage during 90mph police chase through Halifax
A teenage driver who caused £10,000 damage after leading police on a 90mph chase through Halifax has been sentenced.
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Inquest opened into death of A1(M) murder crash victim
Elena Chiriac, 22 from Newcastle, died when two vehicles collided on the A1(M) on Sunday 4 October.
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Goat rescued by firefighters in field on outskirts of North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service was called to an area of Falsgrave, to the west of Scarborough, at 7.32pm last night (Wednesday, October 21).