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Game shooting is a force for good for nature and people, it is not a problem that needs solving - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Conor O’Gorman, head of policy and campaigns, British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could disrupt sleep
Villagers fear plans for late-night drinking and entertainment at a North Yorkshire hotel could leave children struggling at school and residents exhausted at work because of disturbed sleep.
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‘We accept responsibility' - boss of collapsed York catering firm after wedding chaos
The boss of York catering firm Baba Ganoush - Dining by Matthew Hyde Ltd has said the company accepts responsibility.
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Work starts on new homes near York – partly funded by second property tax
Work is underway to build new affordable homes in Shipton by Beningbrough near York.
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Family pays tribute to ‘bright young man’ killed by tiger at Yorkshire wildlife park
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have described the 23-year-old as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”.
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Plans for hundreds of homes close to York city centre move one step forward
Locally-based housing giant Persimmon Homes said it has sold the 2.14 acre development site at the former Barbican swimming pool site, next to StayCity aparthotel, to Yorkshire-based developer Artium Group.
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Trump shares fatal tiger attack footage despite victim’s family asking people to stop sharing it
Donald Trump shared footage of William Chapman’s fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, as his family condemned the posts before an inquest due to open.
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North East hotel expands art display after thousands of pounds in sales
Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland expands its North East art display after guests buy thousands of pounds’ worth of paintings by 20 regional artists at the hotel.
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Peter Rabbit trail auction raises record £300,000 for North East hospice
Peter Rabbit sculptures raise a record £300,000 for St Oswald’s Hospice after Newcastle and North Tyneside public art trail auction on October 13.
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Family-run Yorkshire food business launches new festive gift boxes
Charlie & Ivy’s has launched new themed gift boxes in time for the festive season, each inspired by popular food trends.
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Golfers from across Yorkshire tee off in Scarborough for charity match
South Cliff Golf Club in Scarborough has raised £400 for hospice care during a recent charity match.
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'Real beauty' Yorkshire city named one of the prettiest places to live in Britain
"Real beauty" York has been named as one of the prettiest places to live in Britain thanks to its Gothic Cathedral, rich history, and amazing restaurants.
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Car damaged at York city centre car park - police release CCTV
A car was damaged in a York Castle car park, sparking a police investigation into criminal damage.
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Celebrity GP slams Pret A Manger for 'broken frankenchicken' pledge
Hundreds gathered in central London on Tuesday to march a 400-metre-long petition to the headquarters of Pret A Manger in Victoria.
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Railway manager retires after 32-year career across North East and North Yorkshire
TransPennine Express station manager Mike Drewery retires after 32 years on the railway, having led teams across North Yorkshire and the North East.
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Family may abandon farming after solar farm approved on land in North Yorkshire
A farming family has warned it may have to relocate or give up farming altogether after councillors approved a huge solar farm on agricultural land near York.
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Family pays tribute to 'bright young man' killed by tiger at wildlife park
William Chapman, 23, was mauled to death after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, on Saturday, October 10.
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Man allegedly tops up card at Selby petrol station before leaving without paying
Police release CCTV after a man allegedly left a Jet Fuel petrol station in Selby without paying for a top-up card.
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Amanda Owen's daughter Nancy shows different direction to farming at Ravenseat
Amanda Owen's daughter Nancy is preparing for a ballet exam as Our Farm Next Door reveals another side to growing up at Ravenseat.
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'Overflowing rubbish' and fly-tipping warning unless York HMOs get bigger bins
'Overflowing bins' and fly-tipping warning amid plans to ditch York recycling boxes v.1
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Teesside travel agent named best in UK says bucket list trips are booming
Libby Gray of Hays Travel Teesside Park has been named the UK's top travel agent at the Travel Industry Awards.
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New swim school brings baby and toddler lessons to Harrogate
A new swim school is helping babies and young children build their confidence in the water in Harrogate.
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Man arrested after Land Rover driver attacked in Whitby
Police are investigating a violent incident on the roads in Whitby. A man assaulted the driver of a stationary Land Rover Discovery on Upgang Lane at around 7.45pm on Sunday 4 October. The incident is believed to have begun outside Gino’s...
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Fire safety works in York flats gutted by blaze approved
Fire safety works planned in a York block of flats gutted by a blaze two decades ago have been approved.
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Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia to push sofa for BBC Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia will travel 80 miles across Yorkshire.
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York stately home to host immersive art exhibition this autumn
A new art exhibition at Beningbrough Hall in York has been announced this autumn.
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New phase begins on £6.2m North East walking and cycling scheme
Hartlepool’s £6.2m town centre connectivity scheme enters phase two, improving three miles of walking and cycling routes to the marina and seafront.
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East Yorkshire site manager celebrates seventh national housebuilding award
Jay Kerman, a site manager at the Mortimer Park development in East Yorkshire, has won his seventh Seal of Excellence.
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York spinout brings Hollywood-quality virtual worlds to independent filmmakers
York spinout PXLD AI is bringing Hollywood-quality visual effects to filmmakers, placing actors in virtual worlds from any camera while preserving performances.
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Cheap North East houses on sale for less than £10,000 each - see where
From a £9,000 terrace to a £10,000 two-bedroom home, see three North East houses heading to auction.
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Husband's heartfelt tribute to former Barnard Castle dentist after sad death aged 59
A heartbroken husband has paid tribute to his wife of 27 years, describing her as a kind, caring woman who spent her life helping others.
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Last nurse who cared for victims of Bradford City fire retires after 44 years
She is believed to be the last nurse at the trust who cared for victims of the Bradford City Football Club fire, which occurred on May 11, 1985.
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York man, 52, died after hospital fall and contracting pneumonia, inquest hears
An inquest was opened into the death of 52-year-old Mark John Scott from York today (Wednesday, October 14) at Northallerton Coroner’s Court.
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Work starts on first schemes funded by second homes premium
Construction has started on the first affordable homes to be funded through a council tax premium on second homes.
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Family pays tribute to ‘bright young man’ killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have described the 23-year-old as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”. Mr Chapman, who was mauled to death when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire...
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New 44-home development near York set to welcome prospective buyers
David Wilson Homes will open the new office at its Eastfield Park site in Dunnington.
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£8.4m Newton Aycliffe factory project 'paused over inheritance tax changes'
Newton Aycliffe’s £8.4m factory project, potentially supporting more than 500 jobs, is paused amid uncertainty over inheritance tax on SSAS pensions from April 2027.
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Charity has been enhancing patient experience at Harrogate Hospital for 60 years
”In the last year alone Friends of Harrogate Hospital has funded £35,480 worth of equipment for the hospital”
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Harrogate law firm wins prestigious Yorkshire Legal Award
Harrogate law firm Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
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Tom Fletcher's Little Monster show to bring magical adventure to County Durham
Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Monster in Your Show comes to Gala Durham from October 28 to 30, bringing interactive family theatre to County Durham.
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County Durham's Kynren joins Disneyland Paris as one of Europe's top family parks
Kynren – The Storied Lands in Bishop Auckland has been named a Top New Attraction at the Parksmania Awards, joining Disneyland Paris among winners of the prestigious European tourism honours.
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Giant inflatable spider coming to York for family Halloween spectacle
A giant spider is set to take over York city centre as part of a spooky, family-friendly Halloween event.
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A629: Motorcyclist dies in crash at Low Bradley as driver arrested by police
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene despite the efforts of other motorists and paramedics
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Council issues reminder to York parents over secondary school applications
City of York Council is reminding parents to apply for secondary school places.
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Are Government plans for heating oil market regulation enough to protect consumers?
The Government’s pledge to protect customers who are reliant on heating oil is to be welcomed. Following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, consumers were treated unfairly by suppliers in what has been a largely unregulated sector.
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'I'm a trainer - here's how owners can start preparing anxious pets for fireworks'
‘I'm a dog trainer - here's how owners can start preparing anxious pets for fireworks’
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Couple renew vows in wartime-themed ceremony at 1940s festival
A COUPLE who share a love of the 1940s 'tied the knot' in a themed wedding at the weekend.
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Plans for hundreds of homes close to York city centre move one step forward
Locally-based housing giant Persimmon Homes said it has sold the 2.14 acre development site at the former Barbican swimming pool site, next to StayCity aparthotel, to Yorkshire-based developer Artium Group.
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WIN a family ticket for up to FOUR people to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Express – worth up to £138
This Christmas, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway offers families a magical journey aboard a real heritage railway, complete with a personal visit from
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Have a look inside this period home for sale in a popular York area
A three-bedroom period home has hit the market in Holgate, York, for £450,000.