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Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site
The Starbucks drive-thru is part of a £2 million development on Bluebird Way in Brough.
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HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away
HMRC has warned 1.1 million to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with self-employed turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.
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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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Steam locomotive sighting causes confusion after Bradford trip cancelled
The sighting prompted questions as to why it was running on the same route if the anniversary excursion had been called off.
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Yorkshire Entrepreneur Launches Squeaker-Free Pet Brand Following Tragic Loss of Beloved Dachshund
A Whixkley dog owner is turning personal heartbreak into a regional safety campaign, warning pet lovers about the hidden dangers of loose toy squeakers.
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'Nervous' Vicky Pattison sets off on day two of mega 250-mile from North East
Vicky Pattinson has set off from Richmond on the second day of her 250-mile charity challenge from Newcastle to London today.
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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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Harrogate Brigantes Rotary opens applications for another £50,00 for local good causes
Harrogate Brigantes Rotary is inviting charities and community organisations from Harrogate to apply for a share of a new £50,000 funding pot.
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Harrogate charities invited to apply for share of £50,000 fund
Harrogate charities and community groups are being invited to apply for a share of £50,000 from Harrogate Brigantes Rotary.
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Man wanted after alleged theft from North Yorkshire supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released an image of a man they want to speak to following the alleged theft from a Co-op store in Whitby.
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LIVE - Emergency services respond to crash between 'cars' in Darlington
A crash has caused delays on a road in Darlington with emergency services responding.
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Two teenagers arrested after crash involving stolen car in Spennymoor
Two teenagers have been arrested after a stolen car crashed into another vehicle in Spennymoor.
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Plans submitted for temporary 186-space car park as major regeneration continues
Plans have been submitted for a 186-space temporary car park to support construction and regeneration at Sheepfolds.
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Reform UK chairman apologises for sharing 'AI-generated' Press article
A Reform UK chairman in Yorkshire has apologised after an “AI-generated” image imitating local journalism was circulated on his social media page.
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£100,000 fundraiser launched to reopen Britain's oldest cliff lift
A £100,000 fundraiser to help reopen Britain’s oldest cliff lift has been launched by local residents.
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Three things UK households must do before turning on the heating this year
Heating experts have warned UK households to carry out four simple radiator checks before switching central heating on this autumn to cut energy bills.
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Family's fight for answers over 'missed opportunities' to detain sister's killer
A grieving County Durham family have welcomed a coroner's decision to look at 'missed opportunities' to detain their sister's psychotic killer hours before she was stabbed to death.
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LIVE- Darlington road cordoned off after car crashes into building
Borough Road and Brunswick Street in Darlington is currently cordoned off after a car crashed into the Funky Fidgets shop front.
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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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Grand Hotel drainage examined in probe into Scarborough South Bay water quality
SCARBOROUGH’S Grand Hotel has been included in investigations examining potential sources of bacteria affecting South Bay bathing water quality.
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Scarborough trawler threw corrosive substance in ex-girlfriend's face
A Scarborough man who threw a corrosive substance into the face of his ex-partner, causing burns, has been jailed for over two years.
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Holiday park visited by Bradford residents under fresh ownership
The park is part of Park Holidays UK, which operates 56 sites across England, Wales, and Scotland.
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Shop was linked to 'serious assault' and Nitrous Oxide sales by police
AN off licence has been linked to numerous crimes, including the sale of Nitrous Oxide and “serious assault” – according to a police report.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.
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Warehouse venue could host weddings, music and sport until 1am
A warehouse-based events venue could host weddings, music and sports.
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£220,000 plan to rebuild town centre central car park toilets
£220,000-plus project to rebuild town's central car park toilets.
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Police confirm why they were present on Bradford street in early hours
Police confirmed they were in Barkerend after an attempted burglary on Sunday.
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DWP 'loses passport' as PIP claimant unable to see sick mum before she died
The Independent Case Examiner found DWP more likely than not received and lost a PIP claimant's passport
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ASOS releases statement after customers sent alarming message
ASOS has updated customers following a 'hacked' alert that was sent out to millions of app users. The company doesn't believe payment information was impacted.
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Yew Tree Lane Closed as Part of £15m Outer Harrogate Sewage Network Overhaul
A five-day road closure has taken effect on Yew Tree Lane as engineers enter the final pipeline stages of a massive £15 million regional wastewater upgrade.
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Country hotel near Ripon is to welcome Wayne Rooney for 'in person' event
A leading hotel near Ripon and Harrogate renowned for its five-star experience is hosting one of England’s greatest ever footballers.
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'Dream come true' as Coronation Street and Brassic stars in Teesside for theatre show
Sue Cleaver, Karen Henthorn and Les Dennis star in Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies stage adaptation at Stockton Globe in March 2027.
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Car crashes into Darlington shop as building damaged and store forced to shut
A car crashed into the front of a popular Darlington Funky Fidget shop and T.W.S Security, leaving the building damaged and forcing the store to close.
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County Durham garden centre confirms opening date for Christmas display
A garden centre is set to launch its Christmas department with a festive weekend of family fun and seasonal shopping.
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Yorkshire open-air pool drops temperature to 14°C for cold water swimming sessions
Yorkshire’s only heated open-air swimming pool is turning down the temperature for a month of cold water swimming – complete with hot drinks and a poolside sauna.
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New legal powers could ban 'intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings'
Hartlepool councillors are set to discuss potential new legal powers which could ban the “intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings” in the town.
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Mayor claims better buses could ease school transport pressures
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire,...
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Post Office worker said teen girls were 'fresh meat' in sick messages
Nicholas Moulding has appeared in court
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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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Refurbished Harrogate school library will 'strengthen links with the wider community'
A Harrogate school community is coming together this week for the opening of their newly refurbished school library.
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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. Plans submitted to City of York Council would see the Minster Refectory restaurant, in Deangate, allowed to host weddings. The restaurant’s application stated...
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Government must look closer to home before inflicting more pain on businesses
WITH another budget on the way, the high streets and businesses must be wondering how much more pain can the Government inflict upon them.
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Van taken away after fly-tipping incident in Bradford neighbourhood
A white van linked to a fly-tipping incident has been seized.
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Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site
The Starbucks drive-thru is part of a £2 million development on Bluebird Way in Brough.
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Man jailed for rape after removing condom during meet with sex worker
A Stockport man who raped a sex worker by removing his condom without her knowledge has been jailed.
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'I'm finally getting my life back' - former nurse shortlisted for beauty award
A former nurse who left the profession after struggling with stress and anxiety says being shortlisted in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards has helped prove she made the right decision.
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One of York's main bridges in city centre closes after police incident
Eyewitnesses said Ouse Bridge was closed last night (Monday, October 5) with around eight police vehicles and four engines from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in attendance.
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Katie Price to be handcuffed to Suella Braverman in 'fun' new Channel 4 show
Channel 4's new series Celebrity Handcuffed will see celebrities handcuffed 24/7 to others and viewers can expect episodes to be "full of surprises".