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Families honour Second World War bomber squadron aircrew at Yorkshire Air Museum
Descendants honour RAF 77 Squadron airmen killed in the Second World War at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington
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Tees Valley AI traffic system wins two major awards after cutting delays
Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin wins two 2026 awards for using AI and live data to cut congestion, reduce delays and improve journeys across Teesside.
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County Durham football team backed by optician with new kits and eye tests
Specsavers Consett sponsors Consett Bedlam under-16s, providing 15 new kits and free eye tests for coaches and staff to support County Durham youth football.
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Haulage firm seeks more lorries at North East trading estate - public notice
ECM Vehicle Delivery Service seeks to add 10 lorries and 10 trailers at Gateshead’s Team Valley Trading Estate.
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World's fastest-growing sport arrives in County Durham with new indoor courts
One of the world's fastest-growing sports can now be played year-round in Teesdale after two new indoor padel courts opened at Thorpe Farm Centre.
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Why literacy is important when it comes to our democracy - Matt Bromley
Democracy depends on more than decoding words; it requires the ability to comprehend, question and read between them. Accordingly, one of the most important defences of democracy is sitting on your bookshelf.
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Darlington brothers’ graves destroyed in arson attack leaving family devastated
A Darlington family who lost two brothers weeks apart have been left heartbroken after their graves were vandalised and set alight.
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Inquest to open into death of County Durham girl, 15, who died in crash
An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a crash in Shincliffe is set to take place next month.
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Bitter Bolton Villas court dispute leaves league in limbo for 2027
BOLTON Villas have been given until the end of the month to tell the Aire-Wharfe League about their intentions for next season.
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Families invited to Halloween trail at North Yorkshire arboretum
Thorp Perrow Arboretum’s Halloween Trail runs October 3 to November 1, with family-friendly thrills, autumn colour, rare trees and tearoom treats in North Yorkshire.
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Bradford hospital bosses apologise over 'hard to read' report into maternity services
HOSPITAL bosses have apologised after the publication of a report into maternity services they said was “hard to read.”
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Oatlands School Street Camera Waits on Selby Until 2027
Harrogate's school street still has no enforcement camera, and Selby goes first in early 2027. Councillors are now writing to the council leader.
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Nationwide £175 bonus eligibility rules explained
Some banking customers will get a free £175 but conditions apply
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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TV auctioneer to host North Yorkshire antiques valuation event - how to get involved
TV auctioneer Charles Hanson is to host a free antiques valuation at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire, on October 9.
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City of York Council Publishes Outer Ring Road Plan Amid Major Funding Shortfalls
A four-phase blueprint to dual the gridlocked A1237 has been unveiled, but council bosses admit the vast majority of the infrastructure scheme remains
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Harrogate's Historic 'Snowball' Charity Gala Returns for 79th Year
Tables are now open for one of Yorkshire's longest-running festive traditions, where every guest helps fill a sleigh with Christmas toys for children in need.
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Council can't find planning permission for HMO used since 1992
A SCARBOROUGH property owner has been granted retrospective planning permission to operate a holiday let and house in multiple occupation after the council launched an enforcement investigation.
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New use for old care home despite 35 objections from people living nearby
A charity can operate an alcohol rehabilitation centre from a former care home after plans were agreed with the council.
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Jeremy Clarkson: farmers are being attacked from everywhere
Jeremy Clarkson has appeared on stage at the Conservative Party Conference as he said farmers were being “attacked” from every angle by rising costs.
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Judge slams ‘arrogant’ pensioner after motorcyclist’s death
An 81-year-old driver has been given a suspended prison sentence for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash near Boroughbridge.
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Amanda Owen's farming show returns to More4 tonight
Our Farm Next Door returns to More4 on October 5 for series four, following Amanda and Clive Owen as they restore Anty John's farmhouse and revisit Ravenseat.
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Councillors to challenge NHS over ‘scandalous’ end-of-life care governance in York and North Yorkshire
Councillors have agreed to write to NHS chiefs over what they described as the “scandalous” state of governance of end-of-life care in York and North Yorkshire.
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Grade II-listed resort town hotel set for refurbishment under new plans
A GRADE II-listed hotel overlooking Scarborough's North Bay is seeking approval for a series of improvements, including the installation of electric vehicle charging points for guests.
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Reform UK can 'take control' of Darlington Borough Council says Robert Jenrick
Reform UK wants to take control of Darlington Borough Council and can win at next year’s local elections, Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick said.
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing North East man
A body has been found in the search for a missing Teesside man.
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'Bettys To-Go' launched after first major refurbishment in 20 years at Bettys tearooms at RHS Garden Harlow gardens
Bettys Café Tea Rooms at Harrogate’s RHS Garden Harlow Carr has re-opened after a month-long refurbishment just in time to enjoy the RHS Garden in its glorious autumn colours with new improvements for customers.
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Apple Day brings Ripon community together
A colourful celebration of apples, autumn and community spirit brought families and visitors together at Ripon Walled Garden for Ripon Community Link’s annual Apple Day.
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Around 10,000 litres of water used to tackle fire in rural North Yorkshire
Around 10,000 litres of water were used in tackling a fire in rural North Yorkshire.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Muslims in Bradford mark 100 years of London’s first purpose-built mosque
Muslims in Bradford have marked 100 years of London’s first purpose-built mosque and its service to communities across Britain.
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County Durham man due in court after pensioner killed in A69 crash
A Wolsingham man has been charged following the death of a 76-year-old woman in a crash in Northumberland.
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Main road in York closes for five days as damaged sewer is repaired
Part of a main road through a York suburb has closed for water works.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Combined Authority Approves £3.5m Budget for Regional Bus Takeover Assessment
Metro Mayor David Skaith signs a formal Notice of Statutory Intent, triggering the first legal steps toward bringing York and North Yorkshire's bus networks
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'much-loved' mum tragically killed in A69 crash
The heartbroken family of a “much-loved mam” who was tragically killed in a crash in Northumberland last month have paid tribute to her.
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6 men on trial for murder of Keighley father-of-two after targeted attack
A jury has been sworn in a trial of six men accused of the murder of Keighley father-of-two Suhail Choudry.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Woman jailed for breaching order protecting her brother after police called
Danielle Parkes, 40, was jailed for 12 weeks after breaching a domestic abuse protection order protecting her brother during a disturbance in Middlesbrough.
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'Wonderful soloist' will boost autumn concerts by talented Harrogate chamber orchestra
Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra is to launch its autumn season this weekend with two very different works full of drama and character.
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Questions raised over future of proposed Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre after 2029 deadline emerges
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base could actually operate after it emerged the site could be closed for the site to be redeveloped in less than three years.
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Inside the covert operation targeting drug dealing in Bradford city centre
Officers carried out seven Section 23 stop searches and arrested one person on suspicion of theft and drug offences.
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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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Grade II-listed resort town hotel set for refurbishment under new plans
A GRADE II-listed hotel overlooking Scarborough's North Bay is seeking approval for a series of improvements, including the installation of electric vehicle charging points for guests.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Care home launches heartwarming dog visitor scheme after puppy bus delights residents
Wharfeside Care Home in Otley invites local dog owners to walk pets, meet residents and enjoy free tea after Billy’s puppy bus visit.
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Former North East pub firm named and shamed by HMRC over £95,000 tax default
A former South Shields pub and restaurant business has been named by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £96,000.
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Mayor secures £3.5 million for bus franchising assessment as North Yorkshire leaders warn of ‘empty buses’
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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North Yorkshire town to keep access to cash machine
A NORTH Yorkshire town is to maintain its access to a cash machine - however concerns have been raised over its location.