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East Riding celebrates unsung young heroes of fostering families
East Riding is marking Children of Foster Carers Week 2026 to recognise the contribution of young people growing up in fostering households.
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Amanda Owen's daughter revives Ravenseat tradition that helped start family 'empire'
Amanda Owen has revealed daughter Edith is running Ravenseat's revived cream teas after turning a small serving hatch into her own business.
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Yorkshire seaside town that featured in award-winning film starring Michael Caine
If you have ever watched Little Voice, you might recognise that it was filmed in and around Scarborough.
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How this neglected Yorkshire woodland became a sell-out dining destination
Yorkshire woodland dining experience Feast by Fire has been crowned Specialist Venue of the Year at The Press Food and Drink Awards 2026.
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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The small museum that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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Darlington thug who tried to bite mum's fingers off appears in the dock
Callum Crang broke his promise not to breach a restraining order protecting his mother — and is now paying the price.
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Texas exhibition to celebrate life and work of Bradford-born artist David Hockney
A new exhibition celebrating Bradford-born artist David Hockney’s life and career will open in Houston, Texas next year.
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Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m
A converted York church hall where the Wedding Present filmed a music video has hit the market for £1.5 million.
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New music initiative gives children across York chance to learn an instrument
The Great Tudor Recorder Project will officially begin in 10 local schools, aiming to provide children with extended access to music education.
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New café bar opening in former York Boots branch sparks objections
Plans to serve alcohol at a new day-to-night venue being created in a former Boots store will go before City of York Council later this month. Work is underway to turn the former pharmacy at 86 Clifton into a branch of The Curious Coffee...
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£168,000 Newton Aycliffe home boasts garden oasis and solar panels
Explore this stylish three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newton Aycliffe, priced at £168,000, with open-plan living, landscaped garden and solar panels.
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Police watchdog to probe police contact with psychotic killer before stab attack
The police watchdog has launched an independent investigation into Durham Constabulary's contact with Patricia Hewitt before she fatally stabbed Newton Aycliffe woman Angela Lloyd.
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Durham man rebuilds life and helps others through NHS recovery
Durham man Simon, 43, turns 14 years in mental health services into hope as a peer practitioner for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
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Inside the hidden York church most people walk past without noticing
We take a nostalgic look back at York's hidden Holy Trinity Church, a medieval gem with box pews, stained glass and Anne Lister's 1834 communion.
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New sensory room opens at Bradford family hub to support young children
A new sensory room has opened, supporting young children and families, at Barkerend Family Hub in Bradford.
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New music initiative gives children across York chance to learn an instrument
The Great Tudor Recorder Project will officially begin in 10 local schools, aiming to provide children with extended access to music education.
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New Halloween 'Potion Hunt' adventure coming to Dalby Forest
Go Ape Dalby Forest is launching a new Halloween Potion Hunt event for families this half term.
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'Bonfire Night isn't the problem' - Bradford organiser responds to fireworks critics
Bradford's Wibsey Sports Village hosts a free Bonfire Night on November 7, as organiser Paul Safianyk defends safe, organised fireworks displays amid debate.
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‘Our sales have doubled’: Meet the tattooed butcher behind cheeky viral videos
Tattooed butcher Luke Swales is bringing a fresh approach to a traditional York business, with cheeky social media videos helping to double sales
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North East daytime disco returns with hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Decades Day Disco Volume 3 returns to Stockton on October 10, bringing 70s, 80s and 90s hits across three rooms at KU and The Social Room, 3pm-8pm.
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Amanda Owen: how a teenage Goth became the Yorkshire Shepherdess and TV star
Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen is a household name, but the Yorkshire Shepherdess's life could have turned out very differently
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The small museum that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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Shop boss wants staff member present when illegal goods found to run business
The revocation came after Trading Standards raids at the two stores in April, raids that uncovered counterfeit tobacco.
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Vibrant but neglected Leeds suburb plagued by rodents, rubbish and homelessness
Locals spoke of their concerns
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MP urges NHS bosses to halt Bishop Auckland ward move to Darlington
An MP has urged County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust bosses to reverse plans to close a ward at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
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Darlington pumpkin patch reopens after last-minute bid to save crop after drought
A Darlington farmer’s last-minute gamble helped save one of the region’s most popular pumpkin patches after drought threatened this year’s crop.
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Mum fears for baby's long-term health after 'delays' at Bradford and Leeds hospitals
A mother fears her baby may have suffered long-term harm after delays accessing a maternity unit during labour.
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County Durham man fined after prohibited stun gun found at home
County Durham man Michael Snowdon fined £120 for keeping a prohibited stun gun at his Brandon home, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard on October 7.
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MoD warns 23-turbine wind farm could disrupt RAF activity
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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Fancy owning a piece of history? Victorian cottage with railway origins on sale
It was built to house the keeper of Wyke Tunnel during Britain’s railway boom.
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught behind wheel
County Durham driver Joseph Glynn receives 200 hours’ unpaid work and a 16-month ban after driving while disqualified and uninsured in Stanley on August 31.
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New networking hub to help Bradford businesses benefit from city's regeneration
The new Join The Dots Member Hub is launching in Bradford next month.
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East Riding celebrates unsung young heroes of fostering families
East Riding is marking Children of Foster Carers Week 2026 to recognise the contribution of young people growing up in fostering households.
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Billingham road to close for two weeks as works begin - public notice
Cowpen Bewley Road in Billingham will close from October 19 to November 2 for roadworks, affecting all traffic. A signed diversion will be in place.
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How fashion designer used T&A newspapers to create spectacular dress
The dress, and other items pictured, were modelled as part of the event’s first sustainable fashion show
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New store applies for licence to sell alcohol from Bradford city centre shop
The prominent unit is soon to re-open as Afro Pantry.
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County Durham mum found unresponsive beside road took own life, coroner rules
A woman found dead at the side of a County Durham road had taken a large quantity of drugs, an inquest heard.
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Walker taking on 109-mile challenge in aid of condition that changed family's life
A Thirsk walker is tackling 109 miles of moorland and coastline to raise awareness of a condition that changed his family’s life.
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Converted York church hall where indie band filmed music video for sale for £1.5m
A converted York church hall where the Wedding Present filmed a music video has hit the market for £1.5 million.
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Police want to identify these people in West Yorkshire - here's why
Police are seeking potential witnesses and suspects linked to alleged crimes across West Yorkshire.
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Kirkgate Ripon: Councillors Vote for a Public Consultation
Councillors voted unanimously on 1 October to ask North Yorkshire Council's highways chief for a public consultation on pedestrianising Kirkgate, Ripon.
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Cricketers Knaresborough Rebuild: Pub, Shop and 7 Flats
Plans to demolish the fire-hit Cricketers at Calcutt and build a new pub, a 208 sq m shop and seven flats are open for comment until 31 October 2026.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park: what happened to the tiger that killed a man?
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has issued a statement following yesterday’s fatal incident.
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"I use an iPad to create my paintings like the great David Hockney"
There is something familiarly striking about Samuel Sharp’s artwork. The fine lines, the bold colours, and the sheer vibrancy of the landscapes around his home county of Yorkshire exude a similarity to David Hockney, who was born and grew up in Bradford – the city where Sharp himself resides.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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Firefighters tackle fire at derelict building near Oastler market - what we know
Firefighters tackle a blaze at a derelict building on John Street, Bradford, near Oastler Market, as residents are urged to shut windows and avoid the area.
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Major Teesside fireworks display to return to riverside after five years
A popular fireworks display is returning to Stockton after five years away, lighting up the sky once again this autumn.
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Ghostly monk said to haunt ship that smashed through Saltburn pier
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Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this Saturday evening
AN Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday).