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Rare amber heat weather warning issued for parts of Yorkshire with travel disruption expected
An Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places.
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Supermarket evacuated in coastal North Yorkshire town
A supermarket in a coastal North Yorkshire has been evacuated.
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York cafe in 700-year-old building closes as heatwave makes kitchen ‘dangerously hot’
A York cafe in one of the city's oldest buildings has closed temporarily amid concerns that its kitchen would become 'dangerously…
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Johnny Depp returns to North Yorkshire for huge rock show this weekend
Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper are set to bring their American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires to Scarborough this weekend.
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Woman punched and kicked by man on train as police launch urgent search
Officers investigating an attack on a train travelling from London to Scotland are appealing for witnesses after a woman was punched and kicked.
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The Yorkshire Vet’s Julian Norton will perform ‘most challenging surgery’ on hamster
Julian Norton will be performing one of his most challenging and delicate surgeries on the Channel 5 show The Yorkshire Vet involving the removal of a bladder stone from a hamster.
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More than 40 young performers to bring Peter Pan to York theatre
More than 40 young performers will be taking to York Theatre Royal’s main house stage this September. It will be for a very special production of Wendy & Peter Pan, taking place fromThursday 3 to Saturday 5 September. Aged between 8-19,...
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CCTV image issued after a bike theft at hospital
Police are appealing for assistance identifying a man who may be able to help with enquires relating to the theft of a bike. The grey Scott Strike Eride 930 bicycle was stolen from a bike shelter near the main entrance of Malton and Norton...
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Two supermarkets among properties hit by power cut in North Yorkshire town
A POWER cut is affecting a number of properties in a North Yorkshire town- including two supermarkets.
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Travellers served notice to leave York playing fields
Travellers who camped at Chesney Fields playing fields in York have been served a notice to leave by City of York Council.
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Motorists warned of heavy congestion on main road into York
Motorists are being warned of increasing delays along the A64 near York.
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Asda announces major shake-up affecting 3,500 workers nationwide
Asda said there are no plans for redundancies as part of the move
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Major North Yorkshire employer defends 'very fair' pay offer as 400 workers walk out
North Yorkshire employer Alexander Dennis has defended its "very fair" pay offer as 400 workers stage a two-day walkout.
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Britain's high streets are dying, so I asked 6 experts how they can be saved
Can the British high street be saved? I asked six retail experts if and how. Here's what they said.
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Author Portia MacIntosh: 'I write four books a year and it doesn't feel like work'
Yorkshire author Portia MacIntosh is at her least creative when she’s sat at a desk. Perhaps it stems from the fact she wrote her first book whilst on the road as a music journalist.
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Asda announces major shake-up affecting 3,500 workers nationwide
Asda said there are no plans for redundancies as part of the move
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Solar scheme campaigners question relationship between developer and government
Campaigners fighting plans for a huge solar scheme in the North Yorkshire countryside have raised concerns about the relationship between green…
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Pioneering Harrogate vets marks fifth anniversary with 10 practices and ambitious new expansion plans
A rapidly-expanding Harrogate family vets group which has treated more than 63,000 pets since its was founded five years ago says it is “extremely proud of what we’ve created”.
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Police issue image after man followed 13-year-old in Selby
Officers investigating an incident in Selby want to talk to this man. It happened on Doncaster Road at3.30pm onMonday 20 July, and involved “a man following the 13 year-old victim and acting suspiciously,” police say. “If you recognise the...
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Woman punched and kicked in an assault on an LNER train to York
British Transport Police officers, investigating an assault on a train travelling from London to Scotland via York, are appealing for witnesses. At around 11.20am on Sunday 2 August, a woman was punched several times and kicked by a male....
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13-year-old followed by man acting 'suspiciously' in North Yorkshire town
A 13-year-old was followed by a man acting 'suspiciously' in a North Yorkshire town.
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Police issue an update on investigation into arson in Tadcaster
North Yorkshire Police are currently investigating a number of deliberate fires that have been started in and around Tadcaster over recent weeks Starting fires may seem insignificant to some, but the consequences can be devastating. Arson...
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Vehicle 'criminally damaged' in North Yorkshire supermarket car park
Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Tesco in Thirsk.
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York bar to close next month after 'considerable' rent increase
A York bar which opened its doors less than a year ago has revealed it will be shutting after a ‘considerable rent increase’.
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York bar to close next month after 'considerable' rent increase
A York bar which opened its doors less than a year ago has revealed it will be shutting after a ‘considerable rent increase’.
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Hundreds of Junior Soldiers march towards their Army futures at Harrogate graduation | Harrogate Informer
More than 900 Junior Soldiers celebrated a major milestone in their Army careers as they passed out from the Army Foundation College (AFC) Harrogate yesterday
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Amber heat health alert now in force
An amber Heat Health Alert is now in place until 9pm on Friday, 14 August. It covers York, Selby and the rest of North Yorkshire and the East Riding. Temperatures will peak in the low 30s this week. Although many of us enjoy the hot...
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Coronation Street legend Gaynor Faye says ‘never rule out’ shock return
Gaynor Faye has reflected on her Coronation Street years and revealed she wishes the door had been left open for Judy Mallett to return
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Ripon Races set for biggest meeting of season this weekend
Ripon Racecourse is gearing up for its biggest and most prestigious meeting of the season this weekend.
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Solar eclipse guide for spectators in Harrogate area: Weather forecast, viewing locations and safety warnings
There’s been a rush to find eclipse glasses in North Yorkshire after it was named one of the UK’s top locations to watch the solar eclipse this week.
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Coronation Street legend Gaynor Faye says ‘never rule out’ shock return
Gaynor Faye has reflected on her Coronation Street years and revealed she wishes the door had been left open for Judy Mallett to return
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Ballet telling the story behind much-loved Disney film coming to York
A ballet which retells the story of the Chinese folk hero behind a much loved Disney film is coming to York this September.
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'Coward' who subjected child victim to years of sexual abuse is jailed
Sex offender Ian Mark Wrightson, who subjected a young girl in York to years of abuse, has been jailed.
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New powers could come into force in York to tackle anti-social behaviour
New powers could come into force to help tackle anti-social behaviour in York city centre.
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Best place to put your Wi-Fi router for stronger internet connection
Ofcom has released advice on where it is best to put a Wi-Fi router to get the best connection.
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Ballet telling the story behind much-loved Disney film coming to York
A ballet which retells the story of the Chinese folk hero behind a much loved Disney film is coming to York this September.
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New Harrogate housing development is 'key piece in the puzzle' in solving North Yorkshire's housing crisis
Mayor for York & North Yorkshire David Skaith said he was “really encouraged” by a visit to a new housing development in Harrogate where 40% of homes will be affordable.
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Woman 'punched and kicked' by man on train service which runs through York
British Transport Police has launched an investigation after a woman was reported to have been punched and kicked by a man on a train from London to…
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York delivery depot evacuated after 'fire breaks out'
A York delivery depot has been evacuated after reports of a fire this morning.
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Vehicle 'criminally damaged' in North Yorkshire supermarket car park
Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Tesco in Thirsk.
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York cafe in 700-year-old building closes as heatwave makes kitchen ‘dangerously hot’
A York cafe in one of the city's oldest buildings has closed temporarily amid concerns that its kitchen would become 'dangerously…
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'Coward' who subjected child victim to years of sexual abuse is jailed
Sex offender Ian Mark Wrightson, who subjected a young girl in York to years of abuse, has been jailed.
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Travellers served notice to leave York playing fields
Travellers who camped at Chesney Fields playing fields in York have been served a notice to leave by City of York Council.
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Child Bereavement UK Challenges Community to Take on Yorkshire Three Peaks | Harrogate Informer
Child Bereavement UK Challenges Community to Take on Yorkshire Three Peaks
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Hundreds of properties without electricity in Ryedale and Harrogate
A power cut is affecting a large number of properties in the Ryedale area. Malton, Norton and villages south of the A64 are all affected. Meanwhile there are power cuts in the villages south of Harrogate town centre too. Northern Powergrid...
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Owner of iconic 139-year-old British bikemaker enters administration
The owner of Raleigh, the iconic 139-year-old British bikemaker, has entered administration.
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Motorists warned of heavy congestion on main road into York
Motorists are being warned of increasing delays along the A64 near York.
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Supermarket evacuated in coastal North Yorkshire town
A supermarket in a coastal North Yorkshire has been evacuated.
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Police appeal after BBQ stolen on Dene Park
Police have released images of two men following a theft in the Harrogate area.
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North Yorkshire firm whose fans include Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow eyes £200M sale
Harrogate-based wellbeing brand NEOM whose fans include Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly exploring a sale that could value the business…