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North Yorkshire Police release CCTV image of person after parcels stolen from property in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to after parcels were stolen from a property in Harrogate.
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Harrogate employer unites workforce to support local causes
Harrogate firm’s workforce volunteer with charities
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Spate of waste fires spark warning over throwing vapes and batteries in bins
Councils are warning residents after lithium batteries from vapes and electrical items have sparked waste fires across the region.
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Popular village pub brought back to life following £320,000 share offer
Located under the shadow of Ingleborough, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, the pub had closed in February 2024.
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Police appeal after parcels stolen from Harrogate doorstep
Police have released an image of a person they would like to identify after parcels were stolen from an address in Harrogate.
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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval.
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Pensioners urged to check their Winter Fuel Payment as letters arrive
Some pensioners could miss out on up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payment even if they are old enough to qualify, an expert has warned.
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Amanda Owen admits Anty John's may 'never be complete' three years into rebuild
Amanda Owen has admitted Anty John's may never be fully finished after revealing the farmhouse rebuild was originally meant to take just 18 months.
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New Highways Apprenticeship Academy launched in York
Askham Bryan College’s new Highways Apprenticeship Academy is open for business. The new facility will help apprentices build practical skills, gain specialist knowledge, and develop their careers in an industry that keeps communities...
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Police issue advice to help prevent fuel theft as prices rise
With fuel prices remaining high, officers are reminding residents, farmers and businesses to remain vigilant against fuel theft. Increases in fuel costs can make fuel, heating oil and diesel more attractive targets for criminals. Fuel theft...
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York funeral boss hits out at ‘industrial scale’ mortuary as plans given green light
York funeral director Martin Rowley has hit out at plans to create an “industrial scale” mortuary being given the go ahead.
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Emmerdale star returning to ITV soap over a year after exit for new storyline
Isobel Middleton will reprise her role as Detective Inspector Roberts in the long-running ITV soap as part of a new storyline.
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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County Durham woman raided Co-Op of £400 worth of sweets and chocolate
Zara Hawkins, 40, of Easington Colliery, was jailed by Peterlee Magistrates’ Court after admitting three breaches of a criminal behaviour order banning her from The Co-Op in Easington and stealing £400 worth of sweets and chocolate from the store while serving a deferred sentence.
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North East logistics development reaches milestone as 1,000 jobs move closer
Rula Developments completes Phase 1 at Teeslink in Stockton, unlocking 775,000 sq ft of North East industrial space for businesses and up to 1,000 jobs
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National park honours volunteers for protecting North East countryside
Northumberland National Park Authority honours volunteers with more than 1,000 years of service as its 70th anniversary celebrates countryside conservation work.
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West Yorkshire Fire Service overcome stiff competition to win prestigious award
WEST Yorkshire Fire Service has been named Public Sector Team of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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New North East play marks 90 years since historic Jarrow Crusade march
Tom Kelly’s Jarrow Marches: A Play & Songs, directed by Andrew Dawson, will be staged at The Alberta Social Club in Jarrow on October 10 to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic Jarrow Crusade
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NOSTALGIA: Debut delight for Northern teen but Stockwell soon missed
IT was a successful debut for Bradford Northern teen Kevin Parker on this day in 1970, but it soon became clear how much Dave Stockwell was missed.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance issues stark warning over dangerous laser attacks
West Yorkshire Air Ambulance has warned that laser attacks on helicopters put pilots, crews and patients at risk.
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Woman's kitchen gutted by fire after accidentally turning on wrong hob
The fire started after she accidentally turned on the wrong hob while boiling an egg, igniting a pan of oil she had used to cook chips.
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Former Scottish First Minister to appear at Bradford Literature Festival
Former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf will appear at this year’s Bradford Literature Festival.
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North Yorkshire town to step back into 1940s this weekend
A North Yorkshire town will be stepping back to the 1940s this weekend as part of a celebration of the era.
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North East students offered free food as new STACK scheme launches
Newcastle’s St James’ STACK launches STACK Society with free food for 200 students, discounts, prizes and an NUFC tour and shirt.
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Durham man ordered to pay £450 after thefts from Boots and TK Maxx
Neil Bennett, 41, of Dragonville, Durham, was ordered to pay £451.99 compensation after admitting thefts from Boots in Stanley and TK Maxx in Dragonville
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York man who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day quits after 40 years
Kevin, from York, who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day, has quit after more than 40 years with support from York Health Trainers Stop Smoking Service.
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for 11th month as shoppers save £333 a year
Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for 11th month running. Which? says shoppers saved £333 from January to September, £64 versus Waitrose on groceries.
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Man, 26, found dead on Yorkshire golf course died after taking drugs, court told
A 26-year-old man whose body was found on a golf course in Harrogate died from taking cocaine, a coroner has concluded.
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Independent traders to bring vintage market to students' union in North East town
All-vintage market comes to Teesside University Students’ Union in Middlesbrough, with 13 North East traders showcasing Y2K fashion, vinyl and more
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Woman who 'hates running' taking on insane challenge in 'desperate' help for animals
County Durham vet Dr Janey Lowes, who admits she "absolutely hates running", is preparing to run the length of Sri Lanka to raise more than £1 million for a new animal hospital.
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Young readers in Crayke earn top spot after summer book challenge
A group of Year 4 children at Crayke CE Primary School have been praised after topping a school-wide summer reading challenge.
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Anglo-Saxon expert to reveal Pocklington’s past after the Romans left
Alex Harvey, a York-based Anglo-Saxon expert, is set to give a talk at Burnby Hall in Pocklington.
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ADHD campaigner who struggled at school brings talks to North Yorkshire
A campaign for greater ADHD awareness and understanding is being brought into schools and communities.
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Loan shark jailed after £950k lending operation expected £1.7m return
A 64-year-old man who illegally lent more than £950,000 to borrowers in the Doncaster area and expected more than £1.7 million in return has been jailed.
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North East pub landlord named and shamed by HMRC over £145,000 tax default
A Gateshead pub landlord has been named and shamed by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £145,000.
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Haxby concert band seeks business backing after sell-out European tour
Generation Groove, based in Haxby, fresh from a sell-out European tour, is calling for support closer to home.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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'York's recycling bin changes don't add up' - letter
Readers debate noisy modified motorbike exhausts, world peace, capital punishment and proposed recycling bin changes in today's letters to The Press.
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Luxury £1.7m home with wildlife pond and six bedrooms on the market
A six-bedroom detached house, in Roebuck Rise, Breighton, set within nearly four acres, is on the market for £1.7m.
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Railway volunteers brew special pale ale for Keighley beer festival
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway volunteers brew 4 KWVR Standard 4 Pale with Amity Brew Co for the Yorkshire Beer and Music Festival, October 15-18.
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Haxby concert band seeks business backing after sell-out European tour
Generation Groove, based in Haxby, fresh from a sell-out European tour, is calling for support closer to home.
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Yorkshire Museum wins national award for Melsonby Hoard exhibition
Yorkshire Museum’s Melsonby Hoard exhibition was named the winner in the Society for Museum Archaeology Awards for Excellence.
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Mexican fast food venue applies to Bradford Council to open until 2am
A MEXICAN fast-food drive thru could open until the early hours of the morning if new plans are approved.
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Nigel Farage has 'confidence' in Durham County Council leader as majority cut to one
Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.
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Barnard Castle Co-op to close in weeks as as new wine retailer takes over
A Co-op store in the heart of Barnard Castle is set to close under the retailer's branding later this year after a decision was taken to sell the site.
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Bradford residents urged to join St John Ambulance volunteer team
St John Ambulance seeks adult volunteers in Bradford to provide event first aid, teach life-saving skills and build community resilience with training and support.
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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.