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Harrogate MP labels army college 'abuse' allegations inquiry as important first step
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has hailed the inclusion of the town’s Army Foundation College in an independent investigation as an “important first step”.
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County Durham woman ordered to pay £25 after admitting assault on police officer
Stacey Monkhouse, 41, of Stanley, received a six-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to assaulting a Durham Police officer in Stanley.
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Armed police standoff as man 'attacks officer then blockades himself in Shildon home'
A Shildon street has been cordoned off after a man allegedly attacked police before barricading himself inside a home.
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Next steps for one of UK's largest regeneration schemes in York backed
One of the UK's largest regeneration schemes which is taking place in York has taken a step forward.
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Knaresborough care home worker reaches final of national talent contest
Ayomide David Adegbite, a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home, has made it to the last eight of Care Sector’s Got Talent.
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County Durham cocktail bar announces opening date with tickets selling fast
A new cocktail bar offering themed brunches, sing-along cinema nights and cocktails in miniature bathtubs has revealed its opening date.
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New owners to reopen well-known North East pub in 'fresh chapter' for venue
A North East pub is set to reopen its doors this week under new ownership.
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Woman dies after collision on A59 near Flaxby
North Yorkshire Police appealed for witnesses after the crash near the village of Flaxby.
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'I'm not Grezza': New Bantams boss on following Alexander's footsteps in his own way
MICHAEL Duff has stressed he is not a Graham Alexander clone as he steps into his big shoes as the new manager at League One Bradford City.
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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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Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump pens 'brilliantly special' book about life as a cleaner
Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump has written an acclaimed new book about his experiences as a cleaner in the aftermath of the campaign. Chris Burn reports.
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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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What's On the Harrogate district this autumn with the best shows and the best venues
If you are planning to go out this weekend in the Harrogate district – or in the next month or so – here are the shows, gigs and comedy not to miss:
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Wyvern Academy celebrates best-ever results
Wyvern Academy is celebrating its best-ever academic results, alongside a continued commitment to providing every student with exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom.
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Shildon incident LIVE - Street cordoned off with armed police at scene
A large cordon is in place on Coronation Avenue in Shildon with armed police at the scene.
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Harrogate care home saxophonist reaches final of Care Sector’s Got Talent
A self-taught saxophonist who works as a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home has reached the final of the annual Care Sector’s Got Talent competition.
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Tom Gordon reaches 250 spoken contributions in Parliament
Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has reached a milestone 250 spoken contributions in Parliament, just over two years into
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More frequent Whitby train services under consideration, Government says
THE Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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Wetherby Silver Band reaches new heights at national championships
Wetherby Silver Band celebrates milestone
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Much-loved County Durham theatre lands £7,500 boost for major theatre upgrade
A County Durham arts venue has secured £7,500 to upgrade its main performance space as part of a nationwide funding programme supporting theatres.
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New pub, shop and homes planned for fire-ravaged Knaresborough Cricketers
‘It will provide a vibrant, functional and attractive addition to Knaresborough’s community’
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North East Greggs getting limited time breakfast menu change in days
Greggs customers in the North East can order breakfast items at dinner this month after a popular menu change.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Darlington drug abuser driven into dealing to pay off heavy debt faces prison
A young drug user driven into dealing by his debts faces prison after admitting class A and B drug-supply offences.
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Three people rushed to hospital after serious crash in West Yorkshire last night
Three people were rushed to hospital following a serious crash in West Yorkshire last night.
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Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people
Tees Valley to pilot £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the North East.
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New town centre nursery to open in former outdoor shop
A NEW preschool and nursery focused on outdoor learning, sustainability and community engagement is set to open in the heart of Ilkley early next year.
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Yorkshire Water's £1.5m sewage reduction scheme in Ripon falls short
The firm says the scheme to reduce storm overflow discharges has not performed as expected.
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The extra £115 bill facing many students moving to York
York has been ranked among the most expensive university cities in the UK for student parking.
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High school pupils enjoyed sport, cooking and their own X Factor show
AS THE autumn term gets into full swing we take a look back at student life at Oakbank School - now Beckfoot Oakbank School - in Keighley. Looks like plenty of fun was had, as pupils take part in activities ranging from sport to cooking, and their own X Factor show
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Teenage girl arrested for 'bladed article' in police incident in York
A teenage girl has been arrested following an incident on Ouse Bridge in York, North Yorkshire Police said.
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Reopening Brexit negotiations would be 'terrible idea', Kemi Badenoch tells Burnham
Kemi Badenoch received a long standing ovation for attacking Reform UK, accusing the party of debating whether her children are English.
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Family raises alarm after child's fingers become wedged in wooden toy
Firefighters went to the aid of a child whose fingers had got stuck in a wooden toy.
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Balaclava-clad teenager jailed after throwing brick at police vehicle
A 19-year-old man has been jailed after deliberately targeting a Cleveland Police vehicle and throwing a brick at its windscreen while travelling through Redcar.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals strict rule when cameras film family
Amanda Owen has revealed why Our Farm Next Door has no scripts or second takes as she explains how cameras capture life with her family.
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Church Fenton nursery reopens after £750,000 redevelopment
Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton reopens after a £750,000 redevelopment, increasing capacity from 51 to 77 children.
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Campaigner concerns over 3,500-home scheme near York
Campaigners oppose Heronby, a proposed 3,500-home community near York and Selby in North Yorkshire.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street star backs campaign to save theatre for the arts
A man with a long career in showbusiness with the National Theatre and shows such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street, Reece Dinsdale, is using his connections to save one of the gems of the arts in West Yorkshire.
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Kevin Hollinrake brings out black Labrador Zuzu along with pint of ale at conference
Conservative Chair Kevin Hollinrake brought out his black Labrador Zuzu and started sipping a pint of ale in the middle of his party conference speech.
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Car on side after crash on major road - emergency crews on scene
Emergency services rushed to the scene after a car ended up on its side on the A1 in North Yorkshire yesterday, Tuesday, October 6.
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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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Bradford drivers warned common speed camera myth won't save them from a ticket
The RAC has debunked common driving myths about dodging average speed cameras by changing lanes or braking under gantries.
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Primark warning as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination
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The statistic that puts York ahead of every other city in England
York has the lowest share of young people in England not in employment, education or training, according to research by Centre for Cities.
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Millions of TV users must make 1 change or risk losing films and TV shows
Millions of Virgin Media TV users could lose their purchased films or box sets if they don't move the content over to a Rakuten TV account.
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Primark warning as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination
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£10bn pledge for ‘Britannia Shield’ not a gimmick, Badenoch insists
Confusion surrounded a plan announced at conference yesterday to build a missile and drone defence system around the UK and its overseas military bases.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.