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Single £400 donation among £8,666 raised for major York landmark in trial
The amount of money raised through a trial scheme on a York landmark has been revealed, including one donation worth hundreds of pounds.
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Bradford club named best holiday programme provider in England
The awards, presented by the Department for Education, recognise outstanding organisations, providers, and volunteers across England.
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Durham Prisoner launched savage attack on guard who was escorting him to showers
A Durham prisoner with paranoid schizophrenia launched a savage attack on a guard who was escorting him to the showers.
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What do us pensioners actually stand to lose if the triple lock is ditched and what do we gain instead? - David Behrens
It’s hardly in doubt that political debate has dumbed down in recent years. The dubious art of reducing complex ideas to game show catchphrases has become the first recourse of politicians who think we’re incapable of taking in more than three words at a time. Get Brexit Done. Take Back Control. Points Mean Prizes.
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Comedy legend Julian Clary bringing brand-new UK tour to York
Julian Clary's Fully Dilated will be showing at the Grand Opera House in York in May.
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Love Island to Sewing Bee: York and North Yorkshire reality TV stars we championed
The Great British Sewing Bee winner Anna leads our look at York and North Yorkshire reality TV stars, including Tasha Ghouri, Georgia Steel and Donna Preston.
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Love Island to Sewing Bee: York and North Yorkshire reality TV stars we championed
The Great British Sewing Bee winner Anna leads our look at York and North Yorkshire reality TV stars, including Tasha Ghouri, Georgia Steel and Donna Preston.
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Bradford hairdresser wins 'Stylist of the Year' - this is her story
A Bradford born-and-bred salon owner is celebrating after being named Stylist of the Year 2026.
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Britain's oldest surviving stage set recreated for John Godber play in Richmond
John Godber’s The Highwayman returns to Richmond on October 30-31, 2026, featuring a recreation of Britain’s oldest surviving stage set, the Woodland Scene.
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Christmas circus spectacular bringing festive big top to Shiptonthorpe
Cirquoise will return to Langlands Garden Centre in Shiptonthorpe with its all-new Christmas Circus Spectacular.
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Carpet fitter turns his dreams into a reality with first North East showroom
A carpet fitter who learned the trade alongside his father has achieved a lifelong ambition by opening his first showroom in Loftus.
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How reporting crime helps police protect communities in Durham - PCC Joy Allen
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is so important to report a crime and how it will assist in the understanding of what is happening and where action is needed, write Durham Police and Crime Commission Joy Allen
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Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned
Inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt were among offences committed by 5 motorists from York and North Yorkshire now banned from the roads.
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Mother Shipton returns to York Dungeon for Halloween prophecy show
Mother Shipton returns to The York Dungeon, with a chilling Halloween show exploring prophecy, superstition and fate in York
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Legendary Tornado steam locomotive marks railway anniversary in Darlington
See pictures of 60163 Tornado steaming through Hopetown Darlington as the town marked 201 years since the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened.
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Leeds United fans give their take on PM's plan to let them drink in the stands
The Prime Minister called the drinking ban in the stands 'discrimination'
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Bishop Monkton, North Yorkshire: Archbishop’s gambit is still a winner
Four miles south of Ripon, with an average house price of £790,000, Bishop Monkton remains as salubrious a place to live as French-born Archbishop Thurstan of York concluded more than 900 years ago when he selected the settlement for a palace or manor house.
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New David Hockney exhibition - everything you need to know
Discover how David Hockney's artistic journey began as a revamped gallery exhibition opens in Bradford this autumn.
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Step inside £800,000 County Durham vicarage with a stunning blend of old and new
Explore The Old Vicarage in Howden le Wear: a characterful five-bedroom period home with half-acre gardens, garage and OIRO £800,000.
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University of Bradford students reach for the stars with satellite launch mission
STUDENTS are reaching for the stars with a bold new mission.
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How to get the most out of Alton Towers Scarefest 2026 (I got a new core memory)
After going to Scarefest for the first time last year, I was excited to go back again in 2026, but I did a few different things to enjoy it even more.
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New outdoor escape room takes players on huge puzzle trail through York
Clueniversity of Magic, created by Solve the City, is transforming York into a magical mystery adventure.
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York and Scarborough charity launches 100-mile breast cancer challenge
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity has launched the '100 Miles in October Challenge'.
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'Excellent' Yorkshire fish and chip shop nominated for prestigious award
The Fish Bank in Sherburn-in-Elmet has been longlisted for a prestigious award - see why.
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Comedy legend Julian Clary bringing brand-new UK tour to York
Julian Clary's Fully Dilated will be showing at the Grand Opera House in York in May.
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York and Scarborough charity launches 100-mile breast cancer challenge
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity has launched the '100 Miles in October Challenge'.
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NOSTALGIA: Bradford icon Grayshon quits top job at Dewsbury to pave Odsal path
VERY few sportspeople go on to have great success in their playing career AFTER leaving a coaching role.
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Santa's Grotto and ice sculpture trail coming to Harrogate this Christmas
Festive fun is set to light up Harrogate town centre this December.
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'Warrior' Darlington baby underwent eight-hour major heart surgery at one-week-old
Darlington baby, Rory, underwent eight hours of open-heart surgery at just one week old after doctors diagnosed him with a life-threatening heart condition.
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Coffee at job interviews sparks debate over takeaway culture
A question on TikTok, posted by a woman expressing her dismay at young applicants turning up at her office with a takeaway drink, sparked debate.
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Santa's Grotto and ice sculpture trail coming to Harrogate this Christmas
Festive fun is set to light up Harrogate town centre this December.
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'Never be ashamed of where you've come from' - says Bradford barrister
What started as a small practice has since grown significantly, with the business now operating internationally.
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North Yorkshire wildlife artist to appear on Channel 5 series
North Yorkshire wildlife artist and filmmaker, Robert E Fuller, will appear in the latest series of Channel 5's Our Great Yorkshire Life.
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House plan approved despite town council's 'thin end of wedge' fears
A house can be built on land next to a rural reservoir.
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Successful relaunch for couple who took on North Yorkshire pub with unusual name
Historic Odddfellows Arms in Carlton, near Selby, reopens after months closed with food, live music and events, earning a five-star Google rating.
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Christmas circus spectacular bringing festive big top to Shiptonthorpe
Cirquoise will return to Langlands Garden Centre in Shiptonthorpe with its all-new Christmas Circus Spectacular.
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Councillors to challenge NHS over ‘scandalous’ end-of-life care governance
York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.
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Volunteers give Bradford independent living scheme a much-needed makeover
Staff from Accent Housing’s IT department spent the day brightening up Aurelia Court, an independent living scheme in Manningham.
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One-of-a-kind railway retreat with converted train carriages on sale for £1.2m
A former station master's house in Pickering, North Yorkshire, with railway-themed holiday lets, is for sale for £1.2m as a holiday business.
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Halloween breakfast banquet with spooky treats coming to York
The Ivy York is set to offer a 'Little Monsters Breakfast Banquet' for Halloween.
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Savage rapist tracked victim down and threatened to kill her over complaint to police
This is the face of a remorseless rapist who, after subjecting his victim to barbaric sex attacks, threatened to kill her and her family if she did not withdraw her complaint to police.
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Duty of care around television shows requires the right skills - Dr Charlotte Armitage
Thirteen years ago, YAFTA began with a simple conviction: talented people in Yorkshire and the North should not have to leave the region to receive serious, industry-led screen-acting training. At that point, the pathway into professional acting felt heavily London-centric.
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Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned
Inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt were among offences committed by 5 motorists from York and North Yorkshire now banned from the roads.
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Darlington care home leadership rated inadequate as staff say ‘morale at rock bottom'
A Darlington care home has been rated ‘requires improvement’ overall and ‘inadequate’ for leadership after inspectors raised concerns.
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Prominent Bradford city centre building reopens and welcomes first business
A prominent Bradford building has officially re-opened for businesses.
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A66 layby near Sedbury to close for four days for kerb replacement works
Drivers face temporary restrictions on the A66 in North Yorkshire.
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At Labour conference, Andy Burnham offered something different - Keir Mather
Selby MP and Aviation Minister Keir Mather reflects on the Labour Party Conference.
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Single £400 donation among £8,666 raised for major York landmark in trial
The amount of money raised through a trial scheme on a York landmark has been revealed, including one donation worth hundreds of pounds.
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Large school gains strong Ofsted report but attendance flagged as concern
The report said: "Leaders have not acted swiftly enough to deal with this, but their recent action is beginning to show positive signs of impact."
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Successful relaunch for couple who took on North Yorkshire pub with unusual name
Historic Odddfellows Arms in Carlton, near Selby, reopens after months closed with food, live music and events, earning a five-star Google rating.