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Two fires started deliberately in York
Yesterday evening (Sunday, August 9), firefighters from the Acomb station were called to Fieldside Place, off Lawrence Street, and Clifton Backies…
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Harrogate taekwondo students celebrate grading success with Mayor
Taekwondo students in Harrogate are celebrating after successfully earning their next belts at a special grading event attended by the town's Mayor.
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Yorkshire children invited to nominate their parents to be 'slimed' on CBBC
Children across Yorkshire are being invited to nominate an adult in their life to be covered in slime live on CBBC.
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Ten vehicles set on fire in North Yorkshire village
Police are investigating after cars were apparently torched in an area of woodland. Firefighters were called to Old Great Brotherton Road, Brotherton at2.04pm yesterday (Sunday) A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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Police appeal to find Harrogate pedal bike thief
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of a pedal bike in Harrogate.
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Charity in memory of York schoolboy launches new children’s book
A new children’s book launched by a York charity is bringing comfort and understanding to young families facing a brain tumour diagnosis.
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Appeal to find missing Harrogate schnauzer Ozzy
An appeal has been launched to help locate a missing Harrogate dog.
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Key road in York suburb closed today for maintenance works
City of York Council said Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, will be shut between its junctions with Rawcliffe Drive and Brompton Road.
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Key road in York suburb closed today for maintenance works
City of York Council said Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, will be shut between its junctions with Rawcliffe Drive and Brompton Road.
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£2m plan to convert former York private school site revealed
A former York private school site could be transformed into a new arts hub, gallery and cafe under ambitious £2 million plans.
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Appeal for information after electrical cables stolen from Harrogate Hospital
Officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in the Harrogate area.
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Police officer reveals 'most annoying' motorway mistake that can lead to fines
The Highway Code states drivers should always keep to the left unless overtaking, and should return to the left lane once it is safe to do so.
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'This is great news' - York village among latest to get broadband upgrade
Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, has welcomed the news of thousands of homes and businesses now having access to faster broadband.
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Scissor Sisters in Halifax: 14 photos as glam pop icons turn Halifax's Piece Hall courtyard into a giant dance floor
Disco fever filled Halifax’s Piece Hall last night as Scissor Sisters performed a euphoric sold-out show.
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36C forecast as Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning
Temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week, forecaster have said, with possible impacts to railway lines and power networks as the Met Office considers issuing rare amber or red extreme heat warnings.
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£2m plan to convert former York private school site revealed
A former York private school site could be transformed into a new arts hub, gallery and cafe under ambitious £2 million plans.
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Small businesses power the UK – but not without support
By Tom Henry, Director at Hethertons Solicitors
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Search launched for teenager missing from village near York
This is Sophia, who’s 15 and from Huby north of York. She’s gone missing and police say they are “becoming increasingly concerned for her safety”. They’re appealing for people to be on the lookout for her. Sophia was last seen at home at...
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Wood and paper used to start York fire
Fire crews put out another fire started deliberately in York overnight. They were called to the incident near to Fieldside Place– which backs onto the St Nicks Nature Reserve – at** 6.38pm**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service...
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Knifeman and man guilty of racial behaviour sentenced at North Yorkshire court
A knifeman was among several defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.
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Harrogate Town win on opening day in front of record crowd
Harrogate Town kicked off the new National League season in style with a 5-2 victory over Solihull Moors in front of a record opening-day home support.
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When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up soap schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted this week due to ITV1's coverage of a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds…
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Police ‘becoming increasingly concerned’ for missing girl, 15, from near York
Police have said officers are “becoming increasingly concerned” for the safety of a missing 15-year-old girl from the village of Huby near York.
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Concerns over "contradictions and omissions" in report on 210-home scheme on edge of Wetherby
A decision on controversial plans for up to 210 new homes on the edge of Wetherby is set to be delayed after claims the officer’s report recommending approval contains “contradictions and omissions”.
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Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks launched in Scarborough
Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks are now available in Scarborough, targeting past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.
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Pet cremation company to pay nearly £9,000 over safety regulations offence
A York-based pet cremation company faces a bill of nearly £9,000 after it admitted breaching safety regulations for transporting dangerous goods.
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Harrogate Town announce signing of new left wing-back
Harrogate Town AFC have announced the signing of left wing-back Ethan Bristow.
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Gardening expert reveals how to kill weeds in your garden without chemicals
A garden expert has revealed that using cardboard is a great chemical-free way to get rid of stubborn weeds.
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New arts centre and café planned for former York school
Plans have been revealed to give a former private school building in York a new lease of life. Number 37 Dalton Terrace is set to be transformed into an arts centre. It was formerly part of The Mount School. Rechristened The Moxie Centre...
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'Culture change' in the armed forces needed after sexual abuse claims at Army Foundation College in Harrogate
Defence secretary Wes Streeting says he will be “looking in detail” at the allegations of sexual assaults at Army Foundation College in Harrogate and how to bring change.
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Met Office considers rare extreme heat warning amid 36C heatwave forecast
Forecasters warn the extreme heat could disrupt transport and power networks as dry, hot weather continues to grip the country.
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Fresh calls for school transport changes to be abandoned amid claim council is ignoring own policy
North Yorkshire Council is facing fresh calls to abandon its controversial new home-to-school policy after it emerged that the authority was not following its own rules on how to assess eligibility.
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When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up soap schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted this week due to ITV1's coverage of a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds…
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'Gentle’ and ‘kind’ York man died day after being released from hospital, court told
“Gentle” and “kind” York man Roy Horsley died the day after he was released from hospital, an inquest has heard.
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Knifeman and man guilty of racial behaviour sentenced at North Yorkshire court
A knifeman was among several defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.
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Travellers pitch up on York playing fields
Travellers have pitched up on Chesney Fields in York.
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Ripon teenager given all-clear after stage 4 cancer treatment
A Ripon teenager who won a Your Harrogate Local Hero award has been given the all-clear following treatment for stage 4 cancer.
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Gardening expert reveals how to kill weeds in your garden without chemicals
A garden expert has revealed that using cardboard is a great chemical-free way to get rid of stubborn weeds.
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Two fires started deliberately in York
Yesterday evening (Sunday, August 9), firefighters from the Acomb station were called to Fieldside Place, off Lawrence Street, and Clifton Backies…
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Another two fires started deliberately at York nature reserve
Firefighters tackled two deliberate fires at a York nature reserve last night (Sunday). They were called to Clifton Backies offWater Lane at8.51pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb crews were mobilised...
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Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks launched in Scarborough
Life-saving NHS lung cancer screening checks are now available in Scarborough, targeting past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.
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Travellers pitch up on York playing fields
Travellers have pitched up on Chesney Fields in York.
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'This is great news' - York village among latest to get broadband upgrade
Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, has welcomed the news of thousands of homes and businesses now having access to faster broadband.
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'I was completely wrong about this York councillor – here's why'
A York reader reflects on changing a long-held view about this Labour councillor
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Andy Burnham to visit Yorkshire as part of summer cost of living tour
The Prime Minister intends to spend much of the rest of August travelling the country asking the public how the Government can improve their lives.
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'Gentle’ and ‘kind’ York man died day after being released from hospital, court told
“Gentle” and “kind” York man Roy Horsley died the day after he was released from hospital, an inquest has heard.
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Pet cremation company to pay nearly £9,000 over safety regulations offence
A York-based pet cremation company faces a bill of nearly £9,000 after it admitted breaching safety regulations for transporting dangerous goods.
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Charity in memory of York schoolboy launches new children’s book
A new children’s book launched by a York charity is bringing comfort and understanding to young families facing a brain tumour diagnosis.
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Planned immigration is needed to deal with our social care crisis: Andy Brown
Everyone now seems to agree that it is important to fix social care if we are to improve the NHS and treat our aging population with some dignity. There are, however, a few pesky problems to sort out. We don’t have enough money. We don’t have enough facilities. We don’t have enough staff.
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When to watch Emmerdale and Corrie this week as ITV shakes up soap schedule
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will be disrupted this week due to ITV1's coverage of a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds…