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'We don't want to say anything': Elderly residents plagued by anti-social car meets
Elderly residents in Batley have warned that there is “no deterrent” to stop car meets from taking place behind their complex.
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Yorkshire Water and customers would benefit from mayor joining firm's board: The Yorkshire Post says
With Yorkshire Water announcing a new chair in the shape of former Capita chief executive Jonathan Lewis and several other members of the utility company’s current non-executive directors set to depart, the call for one of the region’s mayors to join the organisation’s board comes at an opportune moment.
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UK construction company ceases trading after collapsing into administration
UK construction firm Torsion Construction Limited has ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of around 100 jobs.
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King Charles strips 10 people of honours in 2026 – check the list
King Charles III has stripped 10 people of honours in 2026.
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Met Office forecasts warm temperatures during sunny weekend in York
The Met Office has forecast a warm and dry weekend across York.
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Man with a knife arrested – ‘There is no wider threat to the public,’ police say
A man with a knife was arrested after an incident in Boroughbridge. Police sent “a significant response” to an address in the Langthorpe area of the town last Saturday, 3 August. In details just released, a North Yorkshire Police...
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Police officer attempted to evade speeding ticket as partner accepted penalty points
A former West Yorkshire Police officer and her partner have been handed fines and suspended sentences after admitting to perverting the course of justice following a speeding ticket.
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Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years in business
Historic coin supplier The London Mint Office has collapsed into administration after 20 years in business.
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Housebuilder donates £1,500 to support whale rescue efforts in Yorkshire
Barratt and David Wilson Homes have donated £1,500 to British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
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Fire closes streets in North Yorkshire town - crews on scene
A fire has closed streets in Scarborough with emergency services on the scene.
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Simon Cowell faces legal fight over alleged ‘napkin deal’, court documents show
Simon Cowell faces legal action over a dispute centred on a multimillion-dollar deal allegedly “written on a napkin”, court documents show.
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‘Budding golfers’ hit balls through homes’ windows in North Yorkshire town
“Budding golfers” have hit golf balls through several windows of a home in Selby, police said.
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Housebuilder donates £1,500 to support whale rescue efforts in Yorkshire
Barratt and David Wilson Homes have donated £1,500 to British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
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Teenager assaulted during ‘altercation’ with group in North Yorkshire
A 13-year-old was assaulted during an altercation with a group of teenagers in Tadcaster, police have said.
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Police probing Ann Widdecombe death reopen inquiry into ‘firebomb’ at Farage’s home
Counter-terror police investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened a year-old probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home in south London, according to reports.
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Finalists revealed for The Press Food and Drinks Awards 2026 - who will win?
Judges have revealed their top finalists in The Press Food and Drink Awards which celebrate the best of the area's vibrant hospitality and food…
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North Yorkshire National Trust walk named one of the best for Sunday stroll
The Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal walk has been named the second best walk for a Sunday stroll by GO Outdoors.
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Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years in business
Historic coin supplier The London Mint Office has collapsed into administration after 20 years in business.
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enant farmers’ heartbreak following their final harvest on land set for solar panels
A tenant farming family has spoken of its heartbreak after their final harvest from 110 acres of arable fields it has worked for more than 70 years.
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Confronting the bind of ruinous social care and assisted dying - David Behrens
It has long been our custom to disparage American healthcare, a system in which the treatment you receive depends on how much you can pay. We have overlooked the equally iniquitous model that has compromised our own national health.
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Call for Yorkshire Mayor to sit on the board of Yorkshire Water to aid scrutiny into pay, dividends and decisions
Radical action is needed to build back public confidence over river pollution, regional leaders have warned, calling for a Yorkshire mayor to be placed on Yorkshire Water's board.
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The Budget rumours that can lead to own-goals: Sarah Coles
Anyone who was worried that the end of the World Cup left them with nothing to agonise over can rest easy, because Budget speculation season has kicked off. It’s an annual phenomenon that has almost come to feel like the new national sport. However, this isn’t just a game, because panicking about rumours can lead people into some horrible own goals.
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'Incredibly upsetting' claims of sexual assaults on young female army recruits prompt pledge by Deputy Mayor
North Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime has said hearing new allegations of sexual assaults at Army Foundation College in Harrogate was “incredibly upsetting”.
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Major city centre bridge to close AGAIN for essential repairs
A major bridge in York is set to close again next week for essential resurfacing works.
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Michael Portillo live shows coming to Yorkshire – get tickets here
Former Cabinet minister turned TV traveller Michael Portillo is heading to Yorkshire as part of a major UK tour – with shows in Doncaster, Harrogate and York.
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Firefighters attend three fires in 17 minutes in one York street
Firefighter attended to three fires in one York street this afternoon.
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Crews tackle three fires off the same York street
York crews were called to three fires in less than 20 minutes off the same street. The calls were to Water Lane between4.08pm and4.25pm. Water Lane backs on to the Clifton Backies nature reserve. Water Lane, York Firefighters were first...
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Police close main York road after crash
A road in York is closed after a crash tonight (Friday). Holgate Road is shut both ways after a collision. It’s taped off near to the Crystal Palace pub and the junction with Cambridge Street. Crash location Police and ambulance crews are...
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York Sam Smith's pub seeks to have outside tables and chairs in city centre
A popular York pub has applied to City of York Council to have tables and chairs outside.
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Specialist mental health services for children at NHS trust in York upgraded
Specialist mental health services for children and young people at an NHS trust serving York have been upgraded after a recent visit from the…
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What an incredible gesture she's made.
Dame Judi Dench has donated to a scheme offering free cinema tickets to older residents.
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‘Quadruple’ yellow lines left in York street after workers paint OVER old pair
“Quadruple” yellow lines have been left in Markham Crescent, York, after council workers painted a new set over the old ones – causing…
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Burglers target North Yorkshire hospital over four days for electrical cables
North Yorkshire Police said the burglaries happened at Harrogate District Hospital between 10pm and 2am during a four-day period between Friday,…
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Major city centre bridge to close AGAIN for essential repairs
A major bridge in York is set to close again next week for essential resurfacing works.
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Gang assaults 13-year-old in North Yorkshire cemetery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted during a fight in a cemetery. It happened at Tadcaster Cemetery onLeeds Road onSaturday 25 July some time between6pm and 7pm. North Yorkshire Police say it “involved an...
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Major road through North Yorkshire reopens in one direction
The A64 in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions following a serious crash.
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Two men arrested after series of ‘vigilante incidents’ where details of alleged sex offenders posted
Detectives have charged two men after a series of incidents in Leeds where details of alleged sex offenders have been posted online, police said.
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Road users may want to avoid the area if they are able to 👇
The westbound carriageway of the A63 is shut between the A1034 at South Cave and the M62 after a car towing a caravan overturned at around 11.30am.
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Yeehaw! Hundreds enjoy opening night of new country bar in York
Yeehaw! A new country music venue was buzzing when it opened its doors in York on Thursday evening.
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Road users may want to avoid the area if they are able to 👇
The westbound carriageway of the A63 is shut between the A1034 at South Cave and the M62 after a car towing a caravan overturned at around 11.30am.
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Firefighters attend three fires in 17 minutes in one York street
Firefighter attended to three fires in one York street this afternoon.
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Accident on main road in North Yorkshire - just half a mile from previous crash
ANOTHER accident has been reported on a main road in North Yorkshire - just half a mile from a serious incident which completely shut the route to…
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Hydrotherapy service launches at Martin House | Harrogate Informer
One of the first children to experience the new pool was Ava Rehman, aged two-and-a-half, along with her parents Mehreen and Asad, and sisters Maya and Maysa.
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Yorkshire Dales rivers and their wildlife 'particularly vulnerable to climate change'
As largely dry conditions look set to continue across Yorkshire, environmentalists are highlighting the importance of creating healthier and more resilient rivers to help wildlife cope with the impacts of droughts.
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York Sam Smith's pub seeks to have outside tables and chairs in city centre
A popular York pub has applied to City of York Council to have tables and chairs outside.
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Senior staff appointments at Harrogate's new specialist school hailed as 'significant milestone' for pupils
Key appointments have been announced at Harrogate’s new specialist school which is expected to provide up to 80 places for students.
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Northern wants to axe Hull services to Halifax and Bradford to 'improve reliability'
Under the proposals, passengers travelling between Hull, Bradford and Halifax would be forced to change trains at Leeds.
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Wolds pub is celebrated by York CAMRA for its staff, service and beer
Members of York Camra headed to the Wolds last weekend to present a 16th Century pub with a plaque for being their Town and Country Pub of the…
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Yeehaw! Hundreds enjoy opening night of new country bar in York
Yeehaw! A new country music venue was buzzing when it opened its doors in York on Thursday evening.
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Yellow line error leaves people seeing double double on York street
You can’t park there, mate. No driver can pretend they didn’t see these restrictions on a York street – as it’s painted with quadruple yellow lines. No, this is not some extreme new parking regulation, but a simple mistake. Markham...