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Autumn colour arrives at Harlow Carr as garden prepares for seasonal event
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is displaying its autumn colours, with seasonal foliage, woodland walks and an autumn-themed programme of activities taking place from
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Marco Pierre White makes bombshell family confession after taking DNA test
Celebrity chief Marco Pierre White, who was born in Leeds and spent much of his childhood in the area, has made an astonishing discovery about his family after a DNA test
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Earthquake recorded near North Yorkshire village
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Buttercambe, North Yorkshire, at 10.42am UTC on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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Bradford pair passed on speeding fines and points to innocent driver
A Bradford pair who passed on their speeding fines and penalty points to an innocent motorist have been jailed.
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Harvey Willgoose: Inquest to be held into death of murdered Sheffield schoolboy
An inquest will be held into the death of murdered schoolboy Harvey Willgoose after a coroner reversed an earlier decision not to resume her investigation.
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Police search Bradford reservoir for missing 82-year-old man
Police have searched a Bradford reservoir for a missing man.
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Woman tells man not to come over - so he humiliates her with sex act
Joe Cooper has been jailed
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Garden village with 3,339 homes planned at former York airfield - have your say
A new garden village with almost 3,400 homes could be built at a former airfield in York, with people urged to have their say.
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Interview: Ex-Harrogate Tory MP Andrew Jones 're-enters politics'
“We’re in a different place politically now from the last time elections were held for North Yorkshire Council in 2022 at the time of Boris and Partygate”
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PICTURES - North Yorkshire garden to showcase ethereal autumn displays
A North Yorkshire garden is preparing to host a three-day celebration of all things autumn.
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Council ‘physically ran out of money’ and borrowed charity cash, report finds
Whitby Town Council ‘physically ran out of money’ to pay its bills and borrowed tens of thousands of pounds from charity reserves without formal approval or public explanation, an independent investigation has concluded.
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Newton Aycliffe dad known as ‘brilliant footballer’ took his own life, inquest hears
A ‘much-loved’ County Durham dad who was known locally as a ‘brilliant footballer’ took his own life, an inquest heard.
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Leeds Bradford Airport condemns ‘aggressive tactics’ as fresh strike dates announced
Leeds Bradford Airport has criticised 'aggressive tactics' behind a fresh wave of strike action as about 130 operational workers announce new strike dates.
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Harrogate residents call for action over sewage pollution
Harrogate and Knaresborough residents have called for stronger action on river pollution as part of a Yorkshire-wide campaign.
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County Durham Post Office announces move as opening times increase by 30 hours a week
Trimdon Village Post Office will move to a new site, offering 30 extra hours a week and step-free access.
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IMF issues new warning over UK inflation as energy bills threaten to rise
The IMF has raised its UK inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, warning that the Middle East conflict could push up food and energy prices.
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Birstwith girl, 7, wins top title at Horse of the Year Show
A seven-year-old rider from Birstwith has celebrated a major victory at the Horse of the Year Show.
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Crash close to North Yorkshire village with one person trapped in vehicle
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Harrogate and Knaresborough were called to the A661 in the area of Spofforth, near Harrogate, at 9.02pm yesterday (Monday, October 12).
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Popular fast food restaurant near York closes its doors
A popular fast-food restaurant on the outskirts of York has closed its doors.
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'Successful Bradford HMOs rarely feature lounges' - says developer
The appeal criticised Bradford Council’s decision to refuse the plans.
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Wanted man, 23, arrested after 'assault' of emergency service workers in York
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by North Yorkshire Police on suspicion of assaulting emergency service workers in York.
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Queues mount in York city centre after new traffic lights installed
Drivers in York are facing delays in a key city centre road after new traffic lights were put in place.
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Popular independent fashion retailer delights fans with first North East shop tease
Popular fashion brand Lucy & Yak is set to open its first physical store in the North East, delighting shoppers across the region.
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Coldplay tribute show set to light up Bradford’s St George’s Hall this week
A Coldplay tribute concert is set to light up Bradford's St George's Hall
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Councillors quit as probe finds ‘sustained pattern of inappropriate conduct’
Two councillors accused of ‘sustained inappropriate conduct’ have resigned from a local authority before a meeting was due to discuss the allegations.
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Police appeal after posters around York uni cause 'criminal damage'
Posters have caused criminal damage around York St John University campus.
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Raworths wins Private Client Team of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards
Harrogate law firm Raworths has won Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026, recognising the work of its Trusts, Wills and Estates
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New managers reopen historic York pub four years after its closure
Trafalgar Bay in York has reopened under new management four years after closing.
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Company director jailed over £266m Bradford money laundering scheme
A company director has been jailed for his part in a £266m Bradford money laundering operation which police said was one of the biggest investigations of its kind in UK legal history.
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North East's Harry Potter filming locations still attracting fans 25 years on
For many North East Harry Potter fans, a trip to Hogwarts is much closer to home than they might think.
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DWP bonus payment for State Pension, Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
Eligible people receiving State Pension, Attendance Allowance or the guarantee credit part of Pension Credit during the qualifying week
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Phase Eight and Hobbs apologise to customers as cybersecurity attack hits system
The parent company of UK fashion brands including Hobbs and Phase Eight was hit by a “cybersecurity incident”.
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A giant creepy crawly is coming to York city centre
A giant creepy crawly is coming to York this Halloween. York BID is inviting families to enjoy a spooky free city-centre experience this Halloween – as a giant inflatable spider arrives for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event....
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Stolen Toyota C-HR car recovered by police - Here's how the vehicle was discovered
Police have recovered a stolen car in Bradford.
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Yorkshire Agricultural Society chief executive Allister Nixon steps down
Allister Nixon has stepped down as chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society following a period of absence due to health issues.
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21-year-old man charged after incident near York museum saw two men in hospital
In a statement this morning, a force spokesperson said: "The 21-year-old man arrested at Hull Railway Station has now been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place."
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Harrogate anti Gateway campaigners put 'key questions' to North Yorkshire leaders
“When are the businesses, retailers and the residents of Harrogate going to see the final detailed designs for the Station Gateway Project?”
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Leeds Bradford Airport condemns ‘aggressive tactics’ as fresh strike dates announced
Leeds Bradford Airport has criticised 'aggressive tactics' behind a fresh wave of strike action as about 130 operational workers announce new strike dates.
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Blair's closure deserves dignity, not political point-scoring over Darlington Market
Darlington is my home town. The closure of Blair's greengrocers, following the loss of Robin Blair, has understandably struck a chord.
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Police launch manhunt to find WANTED Bradford man
A manhunt has been launched to find a man who is wanted for robbery and theft offences.
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Wildlife park closed for fourth day after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after a man died in a tiger attack on October 10. Doncaster Council is investigating; tiger Altai will not be euthanised.
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York medical testing firm reports 32 per cent rise in revenue to £11.3 million
Abingdon Health has reported strong financial growth and a return to profitability at the adjusted EBITDA level.
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Signs appear at old Middlesbrough Next store as new fashion retailer to move in
Middlesbrough's former Next building could soon welcome shoppers again, after new signs appeared in the windows advertising for staff at Fashion House.
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Padel courts open at popular Sunderland venue with prices from £24 and on-site café
New padel courts have opened at Sunderland's Beacon of Light, with prices from £24 an hour and £2.50 racket hire.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Vandal smashes community centre window in York
North Yorkshire Police said the reported incident of criminal damage took place at Millers Yard Community Centre in Gillygate on Sunday, September 6, at around 7.40pm.
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Who will this inept Labour government target next? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Neal, Cleethorpes.
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Police appeal after posters around York uni cause 'criminal damage'
Posters have caused criminal damage around York St John University campus.