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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite residents' concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval despite concerns from residents about the loss of productive farmland.
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County Durham shop worker admits stealing scratch cards but disputes £66,420 figure
A shop worker has admitted stealing large numbers of scratch cards from her employer and claiming tens of thousands of pounds in prizes.
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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Boro legends and locals among first to try long-awaited Teesside golf club restaurant
From Boro legends to local foodies - diners are sharing first thoughts on Manjaros' new golf club restaurant.
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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State Pension age could be cut to help young people get jobs – DWP must respond
A petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.
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North Yorkshire Airbnbs will not be exempt from tourist tax - mayor
Only applying it to hotels would be "disgraceful", says councillor.
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Body found as police search for missing 55-year-old man
Police searching for missing 55-year-old Paul Wilson from Normanby have found the body of a man.
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Ripon hotel to host an evening with Wayne Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney will share stories from his football career at Grantley Hall this month.
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Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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'I died for 15 minutes' - Darlington gran's ordeal trying to rescue dog from lake
A Darlington grandmother who says she "died for 15 minutes" after jumping into a lake to save her granddaughter's puppy has praised the emergency services and stranger who saved her life.
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Tributes pour in for Darlington couple killed in crash leaving 'world a sadder place'
A Darlington couple who devoted years to helping others are being remembered as community tributes pour in after they were killed in a crash near Scaling Dam.
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Reel outrage: how Bradford X-rated films row split the city in 1979
FILM censorship is a tricky subject. One person's horror classic is another's violent garbage - but who decides what the public can see?
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Industrial sized toilet rolls set on fire in seaside park
Fire crews tackled a deliberate fire in Filey on the North Yorkshire coast yesterday (Monday). They were called to the incident, on a path at Glen Gardens, at5.05pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The crew...
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Leeds Naked Attraction star on eye-watering amount she was paid to go on show
A Leeds actress and model was paid a huge amount to appear on Channel 4's Naked Attraction, after turning down the racy dating show three times
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Man jailed for 5 years for raping sex worker in her North Yorkshire home
A man who raped a sex worker in her North Yorkshire home has been jailed for five years. Eisen Raganit had travelled from Stockport.
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Man jailed after woman in her 70s fought off attempted rape in Sheffield park
A man who tried to rape a woman in her 70s as she walked through a Sheffield park has been jailed after she bravely fought him off and helped police identify her attacker.
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39 pictures of Houghton Feast fireworks as dazzling display lights up the sky
The Feast Fireworks Musical Spectacular lit up the sky as Houghton Feast celebrations continued on Monday night.
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Man jailed for raping North Yorkshire sex worker
A man has been jailed for the rape of a North Yorkshire sex worker. The woman told York Crown Court the assault had left her “extremely upset and nervous” while police commended her bravery throughout the investigation. Eisen Vir Raganit,...
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Police appeal after reports of TV stolen from garden of York home
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a theft from the garden of a York home.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals where he is 'dreaming' of opening his next pub
Jeremy Clarkson told the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Monday (October 6) that he is looking "quite hard" at opening another pub.
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The one York landmark that instantly says 'you're home'
From York Minster to Terry's clock tower, York Civic Trust explores the sights, sounds and landmarks that give people that feeling of arriving home.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Hospitality suite and classrooms could be created at this football ground
A post-16 teaching block and hospitality suite could be created at a football ground.
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Wetherby’s growth must not come at the expense of the River Wharfe
Wetherby Green councillor calls for answers on housing threat to River Wharfe
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I tried new Mozzamelt Millionaire Meal at KFC and was left feeling rather full
The Mozzamelt Millionaire Meal consists of a burger, loaded fries and a 'dirty shake'.
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Greens ask what will happen to Yorkshire’s Youth Parliament
Harrogate councillors question future of UK Youth Parliament
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Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of 3 October 2026.
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Why more houses are coming to Shelf, Brighouse and Elland in the coming years
Homebuilding in Calderdale has been heading the agenda in Calderdale for at least a decade now - and it is in still in a state of flux.
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Popular food reviewer says chicken at restaurant is 'best he's ever had'
A glowing food review has put a restaurant in the spotlight.
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Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop
Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.
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300 homes on the way as contracts exchanged on massive development
A massive housing scheme has taken a major step forward.
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Girl left seriously ill after TUI holiday turns into 'complete nightmare'
A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with salmonella after a dream family holiday in Egypt turned into a "complete nightmare."
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Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop
Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.
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Man drove at 100mph after launching 'outrageous' attack on Bradford nightclubber
A man has been jailed for 18 months after a judge was shown CCTV footage of him kicking out at another nightclubber in Bradford city centre last year.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at York recycling plant
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a York recycling plant last night (Monday). Both Acomb crews and Huntington’s appliance went to the incident at Harewood Whin Waste Transfer Station, on Tinker Lane, Rufforth at 9.41pm. A North Yorkshire...
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Giving Mayors powers over water 'bonkers', Mayor says
Andy Burnham’s plan to give regional leaders more power over water utilities “frankly, is a bit bonkers”, a Conservative mayor has warned.
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans.
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Fire started deliberately in popular North Yorkshire park - police called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Scarborough was called to Glen Gardens in Filey at 5.05pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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The Blow Monkeys bring Birdsong tour to Gateshead's Glasshouse
The Blow Monkeys bring their Birdsong tour to The Glasshouse, Gateshead, on October 7, as frontman Dr Robert discusses new music and the band's future.
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North Yorkshire Police launch appeal after electric bike stolen from property in Knaresborough
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after an electric bike was stolen from a property in Knaresborough.
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'Vital' piece of medical equipment taken in North Yorkshire burglary
The county's police force said the break-in happened in Evelyn Drive between 11.25am and 12pm on Monday, October 5, while the resident was outside gardening.
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Shop granted alcohol licence despite fears for market
A city centre shop has been allowed alcohol sales despite fears over the impact of street drinking.
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Why scale, context and partnership matter in flood resilience
Flooding is often discussed in terms of individual places. A flooded road. A flooded home. A flooded community, writes Mark Henderson, Flood Risk Manager, City of York Council.
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Second man charged with murder after 57-year-old dies from serious injuries
A second man has been charged with murder as detectives continue to investigate the death of 57-year-old Wayne Solomon in Doncaster.
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Church seeks approval for ramped access, improved toilets and modern kitchen
Improvements could be made to facilities at a popular church.
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Asda shoppers warned to stop using product immediately as safety recall issued
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers.
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Police issue update after drugs raid on address in North Yorkshire coastal town
The county's force carried out the raid at an address in St Mary’s Crescent, on the east side of Whitby, on Wednesday July 15, as part of a targeted "intensification day," assisted by the Neighbourhood Support Unit and with North Yorkshire Police chief constable Tim Forber leading the operation.
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Police appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Huddersfield crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was left seriously injured following a crash in Huddersfield.