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Bike stolen from fenced area at York Hospital
A bike has been stolen from a fenced area in York Hospital.
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Man jailed for making hundreds of calls to alleged domestic abuse victim from prison
A Scarborough prisoner persuaded a woman to get the domestic abuse case against him dropped by phoning her hundreds of times from prison.
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Magical Leeds family attraction loved by celebs has lots of Halloween fun coming
We have paid a visit to the Leeds city centre attraction
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Three arrested after cat's tail posted through Hull letterbox
Police have made three animal cruelty arrests after a dead cat’s tail was posted through a letterbox in Hull.
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York specialist school approved to increase intake by almost double
A specialist school on the outskirts of York has been given the green light by Ofsted to nearly double its student capacity.
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Station Gateway scheme approved after councillors back revised plans
A MAJOR redevelopment of Scarborough Station has been given the green light after changes to the plan were welcomed by councillors.
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York specialist school approved to increase intake by almost double
A specialist school on the outskirts of York has been given the green light by Ofsted to nearly double its student capacity.
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First Aldi store opens in major North Yorkshire town today
A NEW Aldi store opened its doors to customers this morning (Thursday) with school children joining an Olympic medallist to cut the ribbon.
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Arrest warrant issued for Darlington drink driver who was more than twice the limit
Darlington man Stephen Marshall, 62, faces an arrest warrant after missing sentencing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court for drink-driving and no insurance.
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Teen drove dad's Audi through park before hitting 90mph and crashing into bus
A teenage driver knocked wing mirrors off two cars, damaged a bus and then caused a crash writing off a van.
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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First Aldi store opens in major North Yorkshire town today
A NEW Aldi store opened its doors to customers this morning (Thursday) with school children joining an Olympic medallist to cut the ribbon.
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Bridlington care home to open 24‑bed community for women
A Bridlington care home is to open a dedicated 24-bed community for women as the town’s ageing population increases demand for residential and dementia care.
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Victorian man ‘brought back to life’ through pioneering avatar technology
Victorian villager ‘brought back to life’ through pioneering avatar technology
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Next steps for new Australia-inspired café in York
Plans to open a new Australia and New Zealand-inspired café in York have taken a step forward.
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Celebrity-loved fashion brand Scamp & Dude to open in Harrogate tomorrow
A major British fashion brand loved by celebrities including Alison Hammond and Davina McCall is opening its first northern store in Harrogate.
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Noxious smells, maggots, rats and reports of drugs in closed coastal house
A house in a coastal Yorkshire town has been closed by the courts following reports of antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity.
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Do ghosts exist? Psychologist to present ‘proof’ at Otley Halloween talk
A PSYCHOLOGIST and paranormal investigator is inviting people to decide for themselves whether ghosts exist during a special talk in Otley later this month.
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Aldi opens new store in North Yorkshire – with the help of Team GB star
North Yorkshire has a new Aldi supermarket. The brand new store opened on Commercial Street, Norton, Malton, this morning (Thursday). It will be run by manager Fiona Piercy along with a team of 24. There are still roles available – you can...
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The UK's top independent hotel of the year (with 50-plus rooms) is in York
The Grand York has been named UK Independent Hotel of the Year in the Over 50 Rooms category at the Independent Hotel Show Awards.
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Do you recognise this man? Police issue e-fit after indecent exposure incident
Police have released an e-fit image of a man they want to identify following a reported indecent exposure incident in Sowerby Bridge.
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Former Yorkshire MP cleared of role in bogus Covid-19 testing firm
A former Labour minister has been cleared by a judge of his role in a fraudulent Covid-19 testing centre.
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North Yorkshire Police loses almost 250,000 hours to sickness amid absence concerns
Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance launches final push for £9m base near Thirsk
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is launching a final push to raise vital funds to finish its new £9 million Northern Airbase.
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Huddersfield driver caused £6k damage after ramming police car
A dangerous driver who caused £6,000 damage after ramming a police has been jailed.
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New inclusive play space to open in North Yorkshire town centre
A new inclusive space aimed at supporting families is set to open its doors with a special event in the centre of a busy North Yorkshire town.
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23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at Traveller site
Twenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside.
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Questions remain over tenants for Whitby’s Maritime Hub
WHITBY'S multimillion-pound Maritime Hub is expected to open next year, but questions remain about future tenants.
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Two women allegedly selling drugs at North Yorkshire event leave victim unconscious
TWO woman who were reported to be selling drugs at a North Yorkshire event are being sought after an assault which left the victim unconscious.
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17 new cruises from North East announced including Northern Lights adventures
Newcastle will host cruises exploring nine Northern European countries, Iceland and Norway, with a Northern Lights voyage among them.
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Former MP cleared of role in bogus Covid-19 testing firm - but ex-councillor guilty
A former Labour minister has been cleared by a judge of his role in a fraudulent Covid-19 testing centre.
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County Durham mine water scheme now heats 750 homes with green energy
Hundreds of families in County Durham are benefiting from a pioneering green energy scheme that uses warm water from disused coal mines to heat their homes.
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Much-loved Darlington steampunk festival cancelled for 2027 in 'sad' announcement
A much-loved steampunk festival bringing colourful costumes, traders and Victorian-inspired entertainment to a historic Darlington attraction has been cancelled for 2027.
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Fighting Cock pub incident - Police launch investigation
Officers were called to The Fighting Cock pub, after a burglary was reported.
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Next steps for new Australia-inspired café in York
Plans to open a new Australia and New Zealand-inspired café in York have taken a step forward.
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The horrors in Ukraine seem to be fading from our front pages
ALL war is horrific. Perhaps in our love of war stories, of our brave men who fought in the first and second world wars, we glorify it, but the sheer horror of it is being felt on a daily basis by the civilians of Ukraine.
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Outrage as Star Hobson’s mum Frankie Smith is released from prison on licence
An MP is incensed that Star Hobson’s mother has been released from prison six years after the toddler’s death.
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Shop in York targeted in alleged burglary during early-morning delivery
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after the alleged burglary of a shop in Davygate, York.
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Tom Gordon MP writes to Government after official investigation triggered by allegations at Harrogate army college
Harrogate’s MP has signed a joint letter to the Defence Secretary outlining concerns over “incredibly serious” abuse allegations at army colleges and the terms of a new inquiry.
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Shop in York targeted in alleged burglary during early-morning delivery
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after the alleged burglary of a shop in Davygate, York.
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Tributes paid to Starbeck postmaster and community champion
Tributes have been paid to Starbeck postmaster and community campaigner Andrew Hart, who has died aged 71.
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Man detained in secure hospital after Shildon armed police stand off
A man in his 50s has been detained in a secure hospital after allegedly attacking police with a hammer before barricading himself inside a Shildon home.
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'3,000 people applied for Countdown and with no TV experience, I never expected to get it'
Countdown number expert Rachel Riley speaks to Laura Reid about the importance of maths, how it connects to the real world and its surprising applications.
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23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at Traveller site
Twenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside.
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Plans to demolish shop to create new York alleyway shelved – as café set to move in
Plans for a new alleyway and public area along York’s riverside have been shelved. But the change means the city will soon be getting an Australia and New Zealand-inspired café. Under the major Coney Street Riverside project, the building...
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North Yorkshire tractor run sets its biggest fundraising goal yet
The Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run is gearing up for its biggest year yet. Now a much-loved festive fixture in the local calendar, organisers have set an ambitious £10,000 fundraising target for 2026 in support of Yorkshire Cancer Research. The...
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Scamp & Dude to open Harrogate store tomorrow
British fashion brand Scamp & Dude will open its first permanent store in northern England in Harrogate tomorrow (Friday).
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Dashcam captures moment police stop traffic on A1(M) near Darlington to sting BMW
This is the dramatic moment police brought traffic on the A1(M) near Darlington to a standstill after deploying a stinger device on a BMW.
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Growing concern after vandals repeatedly target North Yorkshire nursery fence
Repeated vandalism targeting Time Out Nursery in Sherburn in Elmet's perimeter fence is causing growing concern for staff, children, and parents.
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Plans to link wind farm powering 3m homes to East Durham coast advance
Seaham residents are being urged to share their views on a route to bring electricity ashore from a major wind farm.