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Delays and cancellations for York train passengers due to fire on line
Train passengers heading to York are being warned of delays and cancellations due to a fire on the line, according to TransPennine Express.
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Bakery named North Yorkshire's best for second year running
A bakery with a reputation for its delicious steak pies is celebrating after being crowned the best in North Yorkshire for the second year running.
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North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after electric cables stolen from Harrogate District Hospital
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after electric cables were stolen from a hospital in Harrogate.
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Police investigate arson attack at York allotment
Police are investigating a criminal arson attack at a York allotment. It happened at Fulford Cross Allotments just before 5.47pm on Thursday 30 July. North Yorkshire Police say “unknown persons attended this location and set fire to a shed...
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Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology
Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.
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Police statement on 'deeply disturbing' sexual abuse allegations at Harrogate Army college
North Yorkshire Police has issued a statement following reports of alleged sexual abuse at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate.
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'Parents can provide a real world worth coming back to' - Yorkshire counsellor on preparing for under 16s social media ban
As a young people’s counsellor, Lisa Norfolk is already considering how the country’s children and teenagers may be affected by a ban on social media platforms for under 16s.
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East Midlands Railway workers set to strike in dispute over safety
Workers at East Midlands Railway (EMR) are to strike on Saturday in an ongoing dispute over safety.
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Can you help police with this? 👇
North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened at The Hat Shop in Pavement on Friday, July 24, and involved the theft of a designer cap.
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Rother Valley Country Park: Facilities 'temporarily closed' as statement released
Teams “working at pace” to complete inspections and assessments
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‘Aggressive’ man ejected from York train and arrested
Police were called to deal with a man acting aggressively on a York train last night (Thursday). Officers from British Transport Police were called to the incident on York Station at 5.33pm. A British Transport Police spokesperson said:...
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North Yorkshire mum to take on Great North Run blindfolded
A North Yorkshire mum will tackle one of the nation's biggest running races blindfolded to raise awareness for children with sight loss.
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£3million innovative farm which 'suprised' Jeremy Clarkson closes
A groundbreaking floating dairy farm in the Netherlands has been put up for sale after facing numerous regulatory challenges.
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£700,000 redevelopment of village nursery completed in North Yorkshire
A major £700,000 nursery redevelopment has been completed at Church Fenton in North Yorkshire.
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Men accused of using teenagers as Thailand-UK drug couriers, court told
Three men are accused of trafficking teenagers to Thailand as part of an international drug ring, a court has heard.
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Mayor backs calls for Yorkshire army college inquiry after reports of rape and abuse
North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor for policing, fire and crime has backed calls for an inquiry to be held into an military training college in…
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EastEnders legend Ross Kemp issues emotional plea for help
Ross Kemp has joined an emotional plea calling for ‘generational shift’ in veteran support.
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North Yorkshire mum to take on Great North Run blindfolded
A North Yorkshire mum will tackle one of the nation's biggest running races blindfolded to raise awareness for children with sight loss.
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Owners of North Yorkshire family shop hit back at rumours they are closing
THE owners of a family-run shop with a 180 year history have hit back at rumours they are closing.
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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 on young female recruits at Army Foundation College recruits in Harrogate was “incredibly upsetting”.
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Farm on the M62: The rumble across the Channel - Jill Thorp
The little guy returned home with tales of daredevil roller coaster rides, hours spent in an outdoor swimming pool and much to my dismay, a mass brawl. The school trip to Paris was a great success although no where near long enough and the food, according to his discerning taste buds was pretty uninspiring. The parents of the children on the trip had been made aware of an incident that had occurred and I’d dreaded the email stating that the little guy had been involved or worse, had been the instigator. Thankfully no names were mentioned and it was made clear there would be no repercussions and therefore the matter was closed.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council signs off on £7m contract for new airport radars
Top officials at Doncaster Council have signed off on a £7.4million contract for brand new radars at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, blaming funding uncertainty for the programme now being “off track”.
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ITV scraps Emmerdale and Coronation Street tonight in TV schedule change
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will not be on TV tonight (Friday, August 7) - here's why.
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Health alerts issued as temperatures expected to hit 30C next week
Heat health alerts have been issued for Yorkshire as temperatures are expected to climb back up over the weekend, potentially reaching 30C next week.
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North Yorkshire stately home features in new Channel 5 programme
A NORTH Yorkshire stately home and its connections to the rise of the railways has featured on a new television programme.
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Free bike repair event heads to Ripon
Cyclists in Ripon can get their bikes checked and repaired for free this weekend.
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Liberal Democrats win Coppice Valley by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won the Coppice Valley Town Council by-election, with Rebecca McManus securing more than 60% of the vote.
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Stars to shine on Millennium Square for out-of-this-world attraction | Harrogate Informer
Visitors to Millennium Square can explore the wonders of the universe this summer when a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium lands in Leeds.
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National League: Who can emulate York City and Rochdale this season?
The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.
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Thieves target street on edge of York village and steal electric mountain bike
North Yorkshire Police said a grey-coloured "semi-electric" Orbea Wild bicycle was stolen from outside the front of a house in Westpit…
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Harrogate Lib Dems sweep to victory in Coppice Valley Town Council by-election
Harrogate’s Lib Dems have scored a sizable victory in the the Coppice Valley Town Council by-election by a higher than expected margin on a higher than expected turnout.
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North Yorkshire Police release CCTV image of man following theft at supermarket in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a theft at a supermarket in Harrogate.
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Retail crime surges in Scarborough despite county-wide reduction
Scarborough has seen a 27 per cent increase in retail crime despite an overall reduction across the county. Scarborough businesses have recently seen a sharp rise in retail crime despite a reduction of 11 per cent across North Yorkshire,...
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Thief targets health and wellness shop in major York retail complex
North Yorkshire Police said vitamins were stolen from Holland and Barrett in McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet on Tuesday, June 30.
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'Excellent' UK furniture company falls into administration after 8 years
UK furniture company Furneo is at risk of closing down after falling into administration.
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Harrogate nursery praised as children 'absolutely flourish' in inspection
A Harrogate nursery has received strong ratings across the board in its latest quality assurance inspection.
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Thieves target street on edge of York village and steal electric mountain bike
North Yorkshire Police said a grey-coloured "semi-electric" Orbea Wild bicycle was stolen from outside the front of a house in Westpit…
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Bakery named North Yorkshire's best for second year running
A bakery with a reputation for its delicious steak pies is celebrating after being crowned the best in North Yorkshire for the second year running.
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Knaresborough Town secures record-breaking sponsorship deal
Knaresborough Town AFC has announced the biggest sponsorship agreement in the club’s history.
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‘Especially hurtful’: York café owner’s heartfelt plea after review shock
A York café owner has spoken of how hurtful it is to receive anonymous one-star reviews from people who may never have visited their business. MeowCraft Café on Shambles has almost universally positive ratings on Google Reviews, with an...
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Sheep rescued by firefighters after river tumble
A sheep fell into a river last night – and firefighters came to the rescue. The incident happened at 5.25pm yesterday(Thursday) off** Ings Road, Lower Dunsforth**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from...
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Thief targets health and wellness shop in major York retail complex
North Yorkshire Police said vitamins were stolen from Holland and Barrett in McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet on Tuesday, June 30.
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Travel warning affecting passengers at York station
Train services through York station remain affected by a power failure yesterday (Thursday, August 6) which affected parts of the national network…
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I tried eight decaf teas and one supermarket's was so good I may switch
DEMAND for decaffeinated tea is growing, with people cutting back on caffeine for health reasons.
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Three-day beer festival set to get underway at Harrogate brewery
A three-day beer festival featuring guest breweries, live music and street food is set to get underway in Harrogate today (Friday 7th August).
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North Yorkshire Police release CCTV image of woman after alcohol stolen from supermarket in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image of a woman they would like to speak to following a theft at a supermarket in Harrogate.
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Sculpture stolen from shop in York city centre
Police investigating a theft in York have issued this image. It happened on Monday 20 July at shop on Colliergate. A limited-edition sculpture was stolen. Colliergate, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Please contact us if...
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'It will cost taxpayers' a fortune' - MP hits out at asylum plans for former RAF base
Sir Alec Shelbrooke has hit out at Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
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Last chance to sign up for Saint Michael's Lake District challenge
Saint Michael’s Hospice is calling on local people to sign up for a new multi-activity challenge in the Lake District next month.
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New parking restrictions to come into force along North Yorkshire street
North Yorkshire Council has announced changes to parking on Queen’s Terrace in Filey.