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Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run targets £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
The Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run is aiming to raise £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research this year, as the festive event continues to grow.
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Man jailed for unprovoked stabbing of another guest at Newcastle city centre hotel
A man stabbed a fellow hotel guest after knocking on his door while armed with a knife.
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‘I’m absolutely chuffed’ - Darlington woman is crowned National Chef of the Year
Chef Ruth Hansom, who grew up in Darlington, wins National Chef of the Year, as chefs from northern England take the top three places in the London final on October 6.
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Knaresborough exhibition tells the stories of refugees building new lives in North Yorkshire
A new photographic exhibition in Knaresborough will give visitors the chance to hear directly from refugees who have settled in North Yorkshire, sharing their
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Hunt launched for 'dishevelled' North Yorkshire man
A ‘dishevelled’ man is wanted by police in North Yorkshire.
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Man 'who attacked police' arrested after four-hour armed police standoff in Shildon
Hundreds of concerned and curious residents gathered around a cordoned-off Shildon street for more than four hours after a man allegedly attacked police before barricading himself inside a home.
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Tents go up for huge country music festival bringing taste of Nashville to North East
Ruby Rae's XL will bring six tribute acts, line dancing and Nashville-style entertainment to Newcastle's Times Square.
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Leeds rapist jailed as victim reveals devastating impact of his crimes
A Leeds man has been jailed for 19 years for a string of offences against women, including rape, assault by penetration, coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.
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Polar bear returns home from Yorkshire holiday – with his new best friend
A polar bear has left Yorkshire Wildlife Park after an extended stay – but his time in Doncaster proved so successful that his cousin and new companion is heading home with him.
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York artist's tribute to much-loved Rowntree Park to go on display
A painting by Rebecca Cox, inspired by the beauty of Rowntree Park, has found a fitting new home in its café.
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Public invited to 'say a few words' at memorial to much-missed Harrogate figure
A memorial is to be held to a hugely respected figure in Harrogate life who was awarded the CBE.
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Jailed former North East police officer accused of sending sexual video while on duty
A former Northumbria police officer convicted of controlling or coercive behaviour faces a misconduct hearing over claims he sent a sexual video while on duty.
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'I think it's going to be short-lived' - sister speaks out after killer denied parole
The sister of a murdered woman has spoken of her relief after the killer who killed was denied parole - but added that she is concerned about what could happen if he is released.
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Pictures as armed police spotted in standoff with man in Shildon
Armed police have been spotted in a standoff with a man in Shildon.
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Car left 'covered in eggs and flour' in bizarre overnight attack in Bradford district
Police are appealing for witnesses following a bizarre late-night incident involving a car.
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First 30 customers at new supermarket get free gift on opening day
THE FIRST customers at a new supermarket opening at new store in Ryedale tomorrow (Thursday) will relieve a free gift.
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'New chapter' - Thai restaurant to open in town as Tomahawk fuses with Spanish spot
Lotus Lounge is coming back to Yarm as popular pan-Asian firm Little Lotus moves into the currently Tomahawk Steakhouse restaurant.
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Serious crash closes the A59 – Please avoid, say police
Emergency services are dealing with a serious crash on the A59 in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Wednesday). It’s at Flaxby, and the road is closed in both directions. North Yorkshire Police posted at 4.25pm: “The road is closed in both...
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West Yorkshire man jailed for 19 years for sex offences against 3 women
A man has been jailed for 19 years for sexual offences against three women.
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Serious crash closes major road affecting York and North Yorkshire traffic
The county's police force said the A59 is closed at Flaxby and will be for some time. The area affected is close to the A1(M) motorway.
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North East RNLI crew star on BBC Two tonight racing to return husband to worried wife
A North East lifeboat crew races to save a paddleboarder in a dramatic rescue featured on BBC Two tonight.
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Tees Valley bids for £1.3bn transport overhaul as town centres set for £24m boost
Town centres across Tees Valley could receive a major transport boost under plans worth more than £1.3 billion that have been submitted to the Government.
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Nostalgia: Harrogate's role in early years of aviation will be revealed at event next week
The untold but remarkable story of the role of Harrogate in the early years of aviation will be revealed next week.
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UK pastry champion's York café is named best in region
UK pastry champion's York café, Florian Poirot Patisserie & Cafe on Shambles, York, wins best café award.
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Person injured after crash between car and scooter in coastal North Yorkshire town
A person has sustained a 'deep cut' after a crash between a car and a scooter in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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Jade Thirlwall dubbed 'Geordie Moana' for new Blue Planet song with Hans Zimmer
South Shields-born singer Jade Thirlwall has teamed up with Hans Zimmer for a new Blue Planet III song.
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Video shows moment man lunges at police with hammer before Shildon standoff
Here is the moment a man attacked police with a hammer before barricading himself inside his home in Shildon.
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York artist's tribute to much-loved Rowntree Park to go on display
A painting by Rebecca Cox, inspired by the beauty of Rowntree Park, has found a fitting new home in its café.
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Serious crash closes major route
A serious crash involving a number of vehicles has closed the M18 southbound between the exit and entry slips at J4 near Doncaster.
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5 tricked into transferring £30,000 after calls from 'bank fraud investigator'
Five victims, aged between 69 and 84, were tricked into transferring more than £30,000 from their accounts.
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Mayor highlights need to make walking and cycle routes feel safer
WEST Yorkshire Mayor has highlighted the need to make cycle and walking routes safer for women and girls.
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Man ‘run over and killed’ after offering to mow woman’s lawn for £7.50, court told
A man was brutally run over and killed after he allegedly upset his murderer's mother after offering to mow her lawn for £7.50, a court was told.
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Date confirmed for Ripon's Christmas lights switch-on
Ripon’s Christmas lights switch-on will return next month with an afternoon of free family entertainment.
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Step inside the luxury spa guests are calling ‘perfect’ at North Yorkshire hotel
Guests are heaping praise on the new luxury spa at Gisborough Hall, with one visitor describing the experience as "perfect" after trying out the hotel's latest attraction.
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Repeat rapist who would not listen to victim's cries of 'no' is jailed for nine years
A repeat rapist who ignored a woman’s repeated cries of “no” has been jailed.
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Flats block set to be refurbished after 300 students evacuated
Up to 300 students were evacuated from the building after the fire service issued a prohibition notice, citing “serious concerns and risk to life.”
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One Direction star Louis Tomlinson says career can be 'uncomfortable'
The former One Direction singer became a father in 2016.
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£1m rail investment at risk if Station Gateway plans are rejected
A £1 million investment in Scarborough’s railway station could be jeopardised if a planned redevelopment is refused, councillors have been warned.
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Firm snaps up former Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites - with promise of 700 new jobs
A hospitality group has snapped up nearly 60 restaurant sites following a major closure.
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North Yorkshire man jailed after travelling to Cumbria to break into home
A North Yorkshire man has been jailed for more than four years after travelling across the north of England to break into a home.
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Stockton Calling reveals first headline acts for 2027 festival
Stockton Calling 2027 announces Red Rum Club and Adult DVD as headliners for its multi-venue live music festival on March 27 in Stockton, with tickets on sale.
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Unusual bench stolen from York allotments
A bench has been stolen from a York allotments.
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Brutal attack left man in pool of blood with 52 marks and injuries, murder trial told
A jury in a murder trial has heard how a man from Keighley was left with “catastrophic head and brain injuries” after falling victim to a co-ordinated, pre-planned, and brutal attack in the early hours of the morning.
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The investor-state dispute settlement needs greater scrutiny - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Prof Dave Evans, Wymondham.
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New shop opens in busy York suburb
A new shop has opened its doors in a York suburb after a renovation project.
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Man died from drugs and alcohol at York flat days before murder at same property
A man died from drugs and alcohol at a flat in the Groves area of York days before another man was murdered at the same property, a coroner has revealed.
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Italian town and community near Paris could be twinned with County Durham
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris could be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland under plans due to go before councillors.
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Major Bradford road shut this evening following huge crash
Emergency services scrambled to Leeds Road to attend to the collision.
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Dating someone new? This little-known check can tell you about a partner's past
North Yorkshire Police is reminding people of Clare’s Law which lets them check a partner’s history of domestic abuse and violent behaviour.
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Second homes tax sent for scrutiny after councillors demand more evidence
A 100 PER cent tax on second homes in North Yorkshire will be put under the spotlight after councillors said further evidence is needed on the policy’s impacts.