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Alpamare, Scarborough: Waterpark buyer lined up as council approves 99-year parking deal
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Ripon Runners to host community night run to highlight women's safety
Ripon Runners is inviting the community to join a night run to highlight the safety concerns women face when exercising outdoors after dark.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Disgraced former councillor 'took advantage of the pandemic to make millions'
A former councillor found guilty of fraudulent trading, causing a public nuisance, and money laundering whilst running a bogus Covid-19 testing centre will be sentenced in December.
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Two 12-year-olds speak to police after suspected arson attack at former library
Two 12-year-old boys have come forward to speak to police in connection with a suspected "arson attack" at the former Billingham library.
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Legend Eddie Gray joins Katie White MP for sold-out Guiseley Theatre fundraiser
Leeds United legend Eddie Gray has helped raise thousands of pounds for a community theatre.
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People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in York
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.
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Council refuses plans for major solar farm branded 'utter madness' by neighbours
Plans for a major solar farm near Bishop Auckland have been refused by Durham County Council after residents branded the proposal 'utter madness'.
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Ryanair adds four new routes from Leeds Bradford with flights from £58.99
Ryanair has announced new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to four new destinations for summer 2027, with fares starting at £58.99 each way.
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Village pub to reopen after 11 months following major £320k transformation
A £320,000 makeover will bring a closed village pub back to life with a new food menu, live entertainment and family-friendly plans.
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Patient taken to hospital after early morning smash on A1
One person was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a 2am crash on the A1 Western Bypass, near Gateshead.
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Hit Midsomer Murders stage adaptation heading to York on 2027 theatre tour
A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour.
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James Bond star pays visit to popular Leeds city centre restaurant
The actor starred alongside Daniel Craig in the James Bond franchise
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Work underway in York city centre ahead of much-loved seasonal event
Parts of York city centre have seen some additional pre-seasonal glow as preparations are underway for a bright and colourful annual festival.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Former Tory minister Steve Baker joins Harrogate entrepreneur’s civic AI startup
Former Tory government minister Steve Baker has joined Suffrago, a Harrogate-based, AI-powered political technology firm
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Overhanging tree removed from Yorkshire road after being hit by vehicle
An overhanging tree has been removed from the B6165 at Scotton, near Knaresborough, after being hit by a vehicle.
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Ryanair announce new summer 2027 flights to Spain and Greece from the North East
Ryanair is launching new flights from Newcastle to Spain and Greece for summer 2027, with both routes running six times weekly.
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Overhanging tree removed from Yorkshire road after being hit by vehicle
An overhanging tree has been removed from the B6165 at Scotton, near Knaresborough, after being hit by a vehicle.
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Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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Man jailed for running brothel in Bradford city centre
Two women found at an address have since been safeguarded.
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Shoplifter from Darlington wanted after failing to attend sentencing for 16 offences
Darlington shoplifter Declan Bennett, 29, admits 15 thefts and threatening behaviour after targeting Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Heron Foods.
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5 places to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Bradford
Bradford's cheapest petrol and diesel prices revealed. Find out where drivers can save money as fuel costs remain high.
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Boy, 5, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Mercedes collision
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured after a collision with a car.
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Updated: A19 reopens after police called in over concerns for man’s welfare
A police incident closed a section of the A19 in North Yorkshire today (Friday). The road was closed between Knayton and Thimbleby near Northallerton. It has now reopened. Multiple emergency services went to the scene. Crash location The...
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Man, 40, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after County Durham crash
A man has been arrested in suspicion of drink driving after a crash in Chester-le-Street, County Durham last night (October 8).
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Customers bid an emotional farewell as Darlington greengrocer closes after 150 years
After more than 150 years of early mornings, familiar faces and generations of shoppers passing through Darlington Market, the shutters are coming down on JJ Blair and Sons for the final time today (October 9.
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3 men arrested over child sexual abuse in Bradford
The men, aged 37, 40, and 41, were detained following allegations of abuse dating back to the late 2000s.
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4 new Ryanair Leeds Bradford Airport routes for summer 2027
Ryanair has added four routes from Leeds-Bradford Airport to its summer 2027 schedule.
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Husband jailed for murdering wife before hiding body in chest freezer
David Barraclough, who beat his wife to death with a claw hammer before hiding her body in a chest freezer, has been jailed for life.
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WATCH - driver weaving through heavy traffic during 130mph pursuit on A1(M) and A64
Police have released video footage of the cocaine courier who weaved through heavy traffic heading for Leeds Festival in August during a 130mph chase.
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Yorkshire Farming Conference returns in January 2027
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre on Wednesday 27 January 2027, following an inaugural event attended by more
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Man who supplied heroin in Yorkshire town is jailed for seven years
A man who supplied heroin in Tadcaster has been jailed for seven years.
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Footage shows devastating aftermath of 'arson attack' at derelict County Durham pub
New images and drone footage have revealed the full extent of the damage caused by a fire that tore through the former Crown and Thistle pub in Catchgate.
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Top TV chefs can make 20-minute meals but I certainly can't
HAVE you ever tried eggs in purgatory?
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Ed Sheeran reshuffles tour lineup after Macklemore and other acts pull out
Ed Sheeran has reshuffled his tour lineup with new support acts following the departure of several artists.
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York mother and son have launched 'empowering' fashion brand in memory of daughter
A mother and son from York have launched their adaptable fashion brand – to help transform the experiences of people facing life-changing health conditions. Founded by Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew Rhodes in memory of Joanne’s...
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‘End of an era’ as veteran councillor announces retirement after 53 years
One of the country’s longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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Otley: Police close road after fatal two-car crash in Yorkshire
A busy road in West Yorkshire is closed after a fatal crash between two cars.
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Kevin Foster resigns from Green Party, saying "I have not left the Green Party, they have left me"
North Yorkshire councillor Kevin Foster has resigned his membership of the Green Party, saying it no longer offers the priorities that attracted him when he
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'To let' signs go up at Harrogate cafe
‘To let’ signs have gone up at what was one of Harrogate’s most popular independent cafes for decades
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M&S wants 300 Christmas staff at Durham, Hartlepool, Teesside and Metrocentre shops
People looking for work in the North East ahead of Christmas are set to benefit from more than 300 seasonal roles with Marks & Spencer across the region this winter.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Thief strikes at York café
A thief has struck at a Starbucks café in Coney Street, York.
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Andy Burnham has got it wrong on the sell off of council homes - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Alan Mumby, Leeds.
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Watch: Suspect ends up on roof of York house after police chase
A suspect ended up on the roof a York house following a police chase this morning (Friday). Police tried to stop a white VW Polo on the A168 near Junction 47 close to Wetherby at 3.15am. It continued on the A59 into York, pursued by...
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Husband kept wife’s body in freezer after killing her with hammer, court hears
A husband killed his wife with a claw hammer and then searched for escorts and emptied their bank accounts while her body was stored in a chest freezer, a court heard.
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Police called after mass brawl in broad daylight in Spennymoor
Police were called to a morning brawl involving both men and women on a County Durham street.
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Chris Packham joins families to open memory garden at Martin House Children's Hospice
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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Works and replacement buses set to extend rail journey times for some York passengers
The disruption will affect services on Sunday, October 18, as trains are diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations, as Network Rail carries out engineering work at several sites.