Lifestyle & Fashion
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Met Office explains why the UK felt so cold this weekend and when it will get warmer
The Met Office has blamed the colder weather on high pressure building from the west, while cooler air moved across the UK
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Harrogate Halloween Potion Trail runs during half-ter
Families can follow a free Halloween Potion Trail around Harrogate town centre during half-term, from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
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First Look - York shopping park welcomes popular fast food chain
KFC has opened at a Monks Cross Shopping Park in York.
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Stretch of main footpath near York Minster closed for tree felling
Pedestrians will face temporary disruption as a section of a main footpath near York Minster has closed for tree felling work.
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Why Bradford city centre bakery has closed just months after opening
The bakery has built a loyal following on social media.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 19 (game #960)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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The Yorkshire Vet: A tale of two curious Cod Beck cattle - Julian Norton
Catching the last of the autumn sunshine, Emmy and I had just enough time for a walk after work. We headed to her favourite spot by Cod Beck, where it makes its way across Sowerby Flatts. I’ve mentioned this place before in this column, partly because I visit most days, partly because it is beautiful, but also because of the smorgasbord of animal life that makes this area its home. The Sandmartins have gone now, but the dogs with their walkers and the cattle remain.
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‘We are suffocating’: protests spread to Lisbon and Milan as housing and living cost tensions intensify
Hundreds at Lisbon tent camp demand action, as Giorgia Meloni says march in Italy was exploited by ‘hooligans’
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'I felt like a stranger in my hometown': How Joanne built a friendship club
When loneliness hit, Joanne Burton founded The Girls' Club, which has since helped hundreds of York women make friends
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10 beloved Teesside shops that disappeared from the high street over the years
From department stores to toy shops, these are 10 much-loved Teesside businesses that have disappeared from the high street.
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County Durham mum sheds 1.5st to fulfil Britney Spears catsuit dream for her 40th
A County Durham mum who spent years hiding her figure beneath leggings and hoodies has celebrated her 40th birthday in style after shedding one and a half stone.
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Dame Mary Berry: My Aubergine caponata recipe
Aubergine caponata
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'We’re incredibly proud' - nursery close to York celebrates strong Ofsted report
A nursery in Wilberfoss on the outskirts of York has been praised for its care and supportive environment following a strong Ofsted report.
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Could this £1m North East manor be the ultimate family retreat?
Cap:Designed to be comfortable enough for everyday family life yet elegant enough for entertaining, Morton Grange Manor is the epitome of style.
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Woman left mum's friend with split lip during boozed-up attack at Spennymoor home
Sunderland woman Katie Jardine, 26, received an 18-month community order after punching her mother’s friend in Spennymoor on July 8.
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Inside closed village pub as £320k makeover takes shape ahead of major reopening
Take a first look inside Hope & Anchor in Greatham as the closed pub moves closer to its planned November reopening.
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'We’re incredibly proud' - nursery close to York celebrates strong Ofsted report
A nursery in Wilberfoss on the outskirts of York has been praised for its care and supportive environment following a strong Ofsted report.
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We reviewed shop with one-star food hygiene rating and was quite surprised
Reporters decided to sample three of the shop’s most popular cakes - millionaire shortbread, lemon drizzle, and carrot cake.
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Yorkshire Marathon Road Closures
There’s a warning about road closures and parking restrictions in and around York as more than 10,000 people take on the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival on Sunday 18th October. The full marathon takes place alongside the 10 Mile race and...
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Every Co-op Christmas sandwich launching in North East in £3.85 meal deal
Co-op is bringing back its Christmas sandwiches, with four returning favourites and two new festive fillings joining the lunchtime range.
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Pizza man goes extra 13 miles to deliver to customers during road closures
Yilmaz Ozturk, owner of Pizza House Easington, continued delivering food to Staithes despite road closures turning a 2.4-mile journey into 15 miles.
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I spent two weeks with those wacky headphone-loudspeaker hybrids, but they're the easiest 'pass' recommendation in a long time
Shake it up TDM, now, twist and shout
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Pug stolen in broad daylight from busy city street
A PUG was reportedly stolen in broad daylight from a busy Bradford street.
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Review: Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Everybody’s talking about York Stage… as the critically acclaimed musical returns to the city, bringing its northern charm, grit and glamour in equal measure. York Stage are no strangers to Jamie’s story, having brought us their teen...
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Co-op launches new Christmas sandwiches – and they're in a £3.85 meal deal
Co-op is bringing back its Christmas sandwiches, with four returning favourites and two new festive fillings joining the lunchtime range.
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Top chef reveals 3 autumn ingredients to forage in UK and how to cook them safely
A top York chef reveals three UK autumn foraging ingredients – crab apples, wild mushrooms and hazelnuts – plus safe cooking and picking tips.
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Ferryhill teenage sweethearts celebrate 60 years of marriage with mayor's visit
Ferryhill couple Jim and Ann Mitton celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary as Mayor Curtis Bihari visits with flowers and gifts on October 15.
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Award-winning North East takeaway launches autumn menu with pizza and burger specials
Birtley’s Casa Rosa, named Takeaway of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards, unveils a new autumn menu with pizzas, burgers, vegan and gluten-free options.
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'Fantastic' Yorkshire farm shop with its own café and pumpkin picking
The Balloon Tree farm shop and café might be the perfect place to pick up a pumpkin for Halloween.
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Homeless man blighted Bishop Auckland shops as he turned to shoplifting to survive
Daniel Slack caused months of shoplifting and disorder in Bishop Auckland earlier this year.
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Multiflight Café Bar: Inside café overlooking the runways at Leeds Bradford Airport
When I see planes, I’m usually sitting inside a departure terminal with an overpriced coffee.
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American influencer's 'Leeds United tattoo' after he's 'adopted' by local fan
Plans for trip to Leeds Indian restaurant and for a Leeds United tattoo
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North Yorkshire farm shop and café with mega views praised for pies and breakfasts
Toft Gate Barn near Pateley Bridge has earned a 4.6 Tripadvisor rating, with customers praising its steak pies, hearty food and Yorkshire Dales views.
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Scandinavian bakery perfect for a pastry stop on an autumn walk in North Yorkshire
Koselig Bakeri has built a loyal following across North Yorkshire with Scandinavian-inspired artisan pastries.
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Lotus Lounge confirms opening date for new Pan-Asian restaurant in Yarm
Yarm’s new Pan-Asian restaurant Lotus Lounge has announced its opening date - and there are just days to go.
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Main road connecting York city centre to Outer Ring Road to close for resurfacing
City of York Council said Heworth Green, which connects the city centre with parts of Monks Cross and the A1237 Outer Ring Road, will be shut from 7pm on Monday October 26 to 5am on Thursday, October 29, or until the resurfacing works are completed, whichever is earlier.
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'I tried warm and busy Vineyard Café in Darlington - the food was top notch'
The Vineyard Café, mid-way along Darlington’s Post House Wynd, opened in 2021, but I hadn’t been through its doors until a few weeks ago when grabbing a quick coffee with a friend.
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North Yorkshire farm shop and café with mega views praised for pies and breakfasts
Toft Gate Barn near Pateley Bridge has earned a 4.6 Tripadvisor rating, with customers praising its steak pies, hearty food and Yorkshire Dales views.
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Stylish £118k Darlington home hides more than you'd expect behind its façade
Cap:Small in size, yet big on charm and character, this home in Darlington's Denes area is perfect for first-time buyers and downsizers
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Free Halloween potion trail coming to Harrogate this October half-term
Harrogate BID has launched a free Halloween Potion Trail, running from October 24 to November 1.
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Free Halloween potion trail coming to Harrogate this October half-term
Harrogate BID has launched a free Halloween Potion Trail, running from October 24 to November 1.
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Friends in gruelling challenge for York boy preparing for life-saving surgery
Friends are joining forces to take on Yorkshire's Three Peaks for a York boy preparing to undergo life-saving open-heart surgery.
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Main road connecting York city centre to Outer Ring Road to close for resurfacing
City of York Council said Heworth Green, which connects the city centre with parts of Monks Cross and the A1237 Outer Ring Road, will be shut from 7pm on Monday October 26 to 5am on Thursday, October 29, or until the resurfacing works are completed, whichever is earlier.
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Friends in gruelling challenge for York boy preparing for life-saving surgery
Friends are joining forces to take on Yorkshire's Three Peaks for a York boy preparing to undergo life-saving open-heart surgery.
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Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 17 (game #958)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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York urgently needs more than ‘teeny-weeny’ city centre post office, says MP
MP Rachael Maskell says York needs an urgent replacement for its main post office as the city can’t cope with just a ‘teeny-weeny’ branch. The post office inside TG Jones on Coney Street closed on Wednesday, days before the store itself...
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American influencer's Leeds United fans plea to 'adopt him' after travel blunder
'Daddy Wellness' Instagrammer, Richie Lovelace, rushed to Instagram to share his dilemma
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The Little London family bringing their Leeds local back to life
Mum and son Lisa and Brad have said the whole community is welcome
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Met Office forecasts dry and bright weekend for Bradford
THE Met Office has forecast a sunny weekend for Bradford