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Dark Skies Fringe Festival returns to North Yorkshire with night-time events
The Dark Skies Fringe Festival will be held across the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserves.
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Man arrested after North East stab attack on street as person taken to hospital
A man has been arrested after a stab attack in Stockton - with one person remaining in hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
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Aldi warns 'this can occur' as customer finds maggot in raspberry
A mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.
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Garden centre to transform into winter wonderland for Christmas next weekend
Santa Claus will officially open the Christmas wonderland by cutting the ribbon at 9am on Saturday.
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Mum sent home pregnant after told baby had died takes fight to Health Secretary
Angela Welsh was among members of the Leeds Maternity Families Group who met Yvette Cooper
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Smashed Darlington B&M store taped off by police after incident overnight
Police have taped off a smashed B&M store on Northgate in Darlington following an incident overnight.
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'One of the last mills in area' could be converted to housing
A planning application for homes is expected to be submitted in the near future.
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North Yorkshire patients offered new travel help for hospital appointments
A transport service launched by University Hospitals Tees is being expanded to improve access to hospital care for patients in rural North Yorkshire.
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Kirkgate repairs to take until March 2027 following building collapse
Delayed repairs on a crumbling city centre street are expected to be completed almost three years after the partial collapse of a building.
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UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
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Huddersfield Railway Station to close for more than a month over festive period
Huddersfield Railway Station will be closed for 38 days over Christmas and well into the new year, as its £70m makeover gears up for completion.
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Theatre presents Kay Mellor play exploring memories of a lost love
KEIGHLEY Playhouse offers “an emotional and unforgettable evening” with its production of Kay Mellor’s acclaimed play, A Passionate Woman.
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The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why
The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.
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Man charged with murder after woman dies in crash on A1(M)
A man has been charged with murder following a two-car crash on the A1(M) in Yorkshire which resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman.
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Northumbrian Water backs Future Leaders programme in North East
Northumbrian Water Group backs the North East Chamber’s Future Leaders Programme with Gateshead College, developing skills and confidence in rising talent.
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Legal probe amid row over 'ancient cherished' Yorkshire woodland protected status bid
A legal probe is set to take place amid a row over a bid to grant protected status to woodland in York dating back centuries.
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Campaigners question whether 'new town' scheme can deliver infrastructure
Campaigners opposing plans for a new 3,500-home community between York and Selby have questioned whether the infrastructure needed to support the development can be delivered.
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Row erupts over 'manholes must be covered' joke in pub toilet amid misogyny claims
It read: "Why do women wear underwear? Because health and safety says all manholes not in use must be covered."
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Drink driver crashed into bus when more than three times alcohol limit court hears
A drink driver has lost her home and job after she crashed into a bus near the city centre, York magistrates heard.
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Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and her children take centre stage in York
Photos of Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen and Ukranian refugees in York have made the final of a photography competition.
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Shoplifter caught filling pilowcase pulled knife on man who challenged him
A shoplifter thrown out of a convenience store by a member of the public pulled a knife and briefly chased him back inside.
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.
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National Trust to celebrate harvest in York with seasonal events
National Trust places across York are celebrating harvest with a range of seasonal events and activities inspired by the colours, flavours and abundance of autumn. As gardens and orchards fill with seasonal produce, visitors can enjoy...
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Harrogate teenager signs first professional contract with Leeds United
Harrogate footballer Louie Philpott has signed his first professional contract with Leeds United.
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Balaclava-clad intruder caught on CCTV as community centre trashed in break-in
A much-loved community centre has appealed for help from residents after a break-in left parts of the building damaged and forced it to close.
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Darlington salon owner shortlisted for award after heartbreaking loss
A Darlington salon owner says a beauty award nomination has lifted her spirits after the sudden loss of her close friend and colleague earlier this year.
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Analysis: Kemi Badenoch chooses to take fight to Reform from Conservative conference
Kemi Badenoch is hoping that a message about economic competence can lure back in some former Tory supporters who moved to Reform.
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Plan to transform 'eyesore' land into 26-space car park to 'relieve pressure' on town
Plans have been lodged for a 26-space car park in Yarm on “eyesore” land that has been empty for two decades.
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UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points
The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.
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New pizza and kebab takeaway to open in Harrogate
Chicos Pizzas & Kebabs has announced plans to open in Harrogate.
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.
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Group pays tribute after death of oldest member who was president 6 times
Members described her as one of its most active volunteers.
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Fears that parts of York’s outer ring road will struggle to cope despite £164m upgrade
Bottlenecks could be left in York’s outer ring road under the latest plans to move forward with dualling it, opposition councillors have warned. Liberal Democrat Cllr Andrew Hollyer said extra traffic generated by improvements on parts of...
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Durham farming event highlights pressures facing growers and rural communities
County Durham farming leaders and councillors mark Back British Farming Day, addressing rising costs, food security and support for rural communities.
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Plans submitted for goods vehicle operating centre at Bradford business park
WHMS Wholesalers Ltd has applied to use Unit 2, Tong Street Business Park, Holme Lane, as an operating centre.
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Two vehicle crash on main road in East Yorkshire town - emergency services at scene
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Marton Road in Bridlington at 2.40pm yesterday (Wednesday, October 7).
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Few recipients more worthy of a knighthood than Sir Kevin Sinfield
In the past there has been a lot of debate about the honours system, especially around the worthiness of some of the recipients. But there is no such question over Sir Kevin Sinfield being awarded a knighthood.
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On this day: York City players fund their own overnight stay in Farnborough
York City players will be putting their hands in their pockets to help fund a stop over in Farnborough tonight.
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Darlington teenager joins support crew of famous steam locomotive Tornado
Hopetown Darlington’s Holly Cuthbert, 19, joins 60163 Tornado’s support crew after volunteering in railway heritage with The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust.
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‘Another nail in the coffin’ - Fury as Bishop Auckland Hospital ward faces closure
Plans to close Bishop Auckland Hospital’s frailty ward and move services to Darlington have sparked anger from councillors, residents and the GMB union.
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Ex-Kirklees leader wants Reform boss removed after ‘invading our country’ remark
The former leader of Kirklees Council is urging councillors to bring a vote of no-confidence against its current Reform leader, Councillor Sarah Wood.
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York couple celebrating 60 years of marriage
Doris and William Redhead, of Acomb, York, are marking their diamond wedding anniversary in the company of their family at a city centre restaurant.
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Free live theatre coming to six North Yorkshire libraries this half-term
An interactive show by York theatre company, Next Door But One, will be performed at six libraries across North Yorkshire this half-term.
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UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points
The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.
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Families could get a huge inheritance tax break under new £1 million plan
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to slash inheritance tax and let couples pass on an extra £1m tax-free under a new Conservative plan.
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Spa break to former Edwardian hunting lodge revives golden age of motoring holidays
It is said that the golden age of the British motoring holiday was in the 1930s, when car ownership had rocketed to around two million.
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Emmerdale fans 'sorry' to see popular actor leave ITV soap after 7 years
A popular Emmerdale star, who is part of the Dingle family, will leave the ITV soap after 7.5 years.
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Aldi reveals locations for 10 new UK stores opening in 2027
Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.
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UK flooring company closes after 48 years as it enters administration
A flooring firm has ceased trading after 48 years having fallen into administration.
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Violence-plagued horror home that left neighbours 'living in fear' shut down
A violence-plagued horror home that left terrified neighbours “living in persistent fear” has been shut down.