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Apple and Android users told to delete these fake apps to avoid malicious trojan
Apple and Android users are being warned about dangerous fake apps being used to spread new malware called SparkKitty, which steals personal details.
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We compared York's independent shop prices with supermarkets
As many York residents would say, the city offers high-quality living, but at what cost?
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WhatsApp launches latest update with 3 new features and upgrades
WhatsApp has launched a new update bringing fresh features to group chats.
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'Secluded and beautiful' beach that rarely gets crowded
Sugar Sands beach is a great option if you need somewhere quiet to relax this summer.
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Highs of 31C forecast for York as heat health alert issued
Highs of 31C have been forecast for York by the Met Office as a yellow heat health alert comes into force.
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'Turn up and go' trial to get passengers cheapest train tickets extended until 2027
Passengers download an app and this uses GPS to calculate their cheapest journey.
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Rehab facility opens new building in North Yorkshire town
A new building has opened at private addiction rehab facility Ark House in Scarborough.
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Drone crashes into Yorkshire Belle injuring one passenger and triggering medical emergency
A passenger was injured and another suffered a medical emergency after a drone crashed into the vintage pleasure cruiser Yorkshire Belle as she sailed out of Bridlington Harbour.
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Man breaks national record with head shave after wife's cancer diagnosis
A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having his head and beard…
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We compared York's independent shop prices with supermarkets
As many York residents would say, the city offers high-quality living, but at what cost?
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Frank Gardner: 'I was shot by al-Qaeda in 2004 - the pain is still horrific'
Frank Gardner, the BBC’s security correspondent, talks about his regrets at being in the wrong place at the wrong time and the publication of his latest novel. Hannah Stephenson reports.
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Rod Liddle obituary: The Yorkshire-raised journalist who courted controversy throughout his career
The journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle, who has died at 66, was a former editor of the Today programme on Radio 4 and high-profile columnist on the Sunday Times and The Spectator.
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‘Iconic’ Yorkshire village named one of the most beautiful in England
Haworth has been named one of the most beautiful places in England by The Times thanks to its cobbled streets and links to literature
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‘The ultimate trading card experience’ is coming to York this month
Calling all trading card fans, players, and collectors! Get ready as THAT! Collector Show is coming to York with their Trading Card Convention – a day packed with everything you love about trading cards and collectibles. THAT! Collector...
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Eiffel Tower among iconic landmarks built faster than York Station Gateway
Some of history’s most iconic structures have been built in less time than York’s Station Gateway project.
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Farmers and firefighters work to tackle large field fire near Malton
Farmers and firefighters teamed up to tackle a large field fire in Ryedale last night (Saturday). Crews from Malton, Pickering, Filey and Driffield, and the Kirkbymoorsides Argocat, went to the fire at Duggleby south of Malton at7.52pm. The...
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Land Rover overturns after clipping parked vehicles in North Yorkshire town
A Land Rover Defender overturned in a crash last night (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Horsefair, Boroughbridge at10.44pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Ripon and...
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Police probe tree deliberately set on fire in York
Police are investigating a tree that is believed to have been set on fire deliberately in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Police probe tree deliberately set on fire in York
Police are investigating a tree that is believed to have been set on fire deliberately in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Two vehicles crash on main road in North Yorkshire village
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash yesterday evening (Saturday). It happened on the A168 at Sowerby at5.30pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Richmond, Knaresborough and Ripon...
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Harrogate Town AFC have signed left wing-back Ethan Bristow | Harrogate Informer
Harrogate Town AFC have signed left wing-back Ethan Bristow.
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Driver freed after car flips in crash in North Yorkshire
A driver has been freed after their car flipped following a crash in the Yorkshire village of Scrayingham near Stamford Bridge.
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Large field fire in North Yorkshire – crews from across county tackle blaze
Firefighters from across the county have tackled a large field fire in Duggleby near Malton.
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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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Large field fire in North Yorkshire – crews from across county tackle blaze
Firefighters from across the county have tackled a large field fire in Duggleby near Malton.
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Our illegal immigration problem is no different to what happened in Ceuta: Yorkshire Post Letters
Paul Morley, Ribblesdale Estate, Long Preston, Skipton.
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Barmby on the Marsh: Where the great rivers come together
While few of the region’s villages stand at the foot of a dead end lanes, a number of those that do have access to navigable rivers. It’s thought Barmby on the Marsh, at the confluence of two of Yorkshire’s great rivers, the Derwent and the Ouse, was established by a Viking named Bjarni who may well have arrived by ship.
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'She touched countless lives' - Heartbreaking tribute to 88-year-old killed in crash
A much-loved volunteer who died following a road traffic collision outside the church where she helped has been remembered as someone who dedicated years of her life to serving others.
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I'm an ex-funeral director - the industry needs regulators: Yorkshire Post Letters
Martin J Dodgson MBE, former senior partner Wm Dodgson & Son, Thwing, near Driffield.
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Man breaks national record with head shave after wife's cancer diagnosis
A North Yorkshire councillor has broken national records by raising more than £17,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after having his head and beard…
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The five species of animal most at risk in drought, according to wildlife expert
An expert from The Wildlife Trusts has revealed the true extent of the damage droughts are having on UK wildlife - and the top five species most in danger.
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Employee given suspended sentence for stealing more than £20,000
An employee who stole more than £20,000 from his employer has been given a suspended prison sentence at York Magistrates' Court.
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Two vehicles crash on main road in North Yorkshire
Two vehicles have crashed on the A168 near Thirsk.
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Driver freed after car flips in crash in North Yorkshire
A driver has been freed after their car flipped following a crash in the Yorkshire village of Scrayingham near Stamford Bridge.
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Free York triathlon session aims to help women prepare for race day
The Coached Triathlon Transition Training session is available for women at York Sport Village on August 12.
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Two vehicles crash on main road in North Yorkshire
Two vehicles have crashed on the A168 near Thirsk.
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Stunning period home full of character hits the market in York – have a look inside
A period terrace house is for sale in Hartoft Street, York, for £350,000.
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Vehicle overturns and 'clips' parked cars after crash in North Yorkshire
A Land Rover Defender has overturned after a crash in Boroughbridge.
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Dr Brian Fisher: GP from long line of practitioners in the Dales dies aged 91
Dr Brian Fisher, who has died at 91, was a GP from a long line of Dales practitioners and in the 1990s became the first chairman of the Craven Trust charity.
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Casualty taken to hospital after foot impaled by rake
A casualty needed hospital treatment after their foot was impaled by a rake. Emergency services were called to the incident at 12.02am this morning(Sunday) at** Church Fenton**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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Semi-pro Leeds footballer in penalty-points scam caught driving at staggering 190mph
A motorist who would arrange for speeding penalty points to be shared in exchange for cash has been jailed.
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Yorkshire motorcyclist admits killing pedestrian two days into trial
A biker has admitted killing a pedestrian in Leeds two days into his trial.
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Yorkshire MP's alarm at blue tongue disease affecting livestock
A Yorkshire MP has expressed alarm at an escalating outbreak of a midge-borne disease affecting sheep and cattle, which is spreading rapidly through the West Country.
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Police called in after two more fires started deliberately in York
Police have been called in after another two deliberate fires were started in York. Fire crews were called to an incident on Tennyson Avenue at9.55pm last night (Saturday). A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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Temperatures set to hit 34°C in York this week – Heat health alert in force
The weather is heating up again in York and North Yorkshire. Temperatures could hit 34°C on Thursday according to forecaster Accuweather. It is predicting 28°C on Tuesday, 32°C on Wednesday, 34°C on Thursday and 27°C on Friday. Then the...
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Yorkshire pub with beer garden 'perfect for soaking up sun' overlooking the sea
The Ship Inn might be a great place to stop for a beer thanks to its huge beer garden that overlooks the sea.
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Eiffel Tower among iconic landmarks built faster than York Station Gateway
Some of history’s most iconic structures have been built in less time than York’s Station Gateway project.
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Drivers face months of disruption as restrictions begin on major highway roads
The latest public notice announced that temporary speed restrictions and road closures will affect the M62, A162, and A1 for safety works.
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Cigarette ash in the fish and chips? This Yorkshire vet did much worse
Read about cigarette ash in the fish and chips? Well this story goes one better!
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Stunning period home full of character hits the market in York – have a look inside
A period terrace house is for sale in Hartoft Street, York, for £350,000.