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'Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched lives' - tributes to much-loved nun
Tributes have been paid to a York nun whose ‘joyful spirit touched countless lives’.
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Fire crews called to pallet fire near busy shopping park
A blaze involving wooden pallets broke out near a retail park.
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Two men in court over robberies including attack leaving woman with dislocated jaw
Two men accused of separate robberies are due in court today, including one allegedly involving an attack that left a woman with fractured ribs and a dislocated jaw.
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'I was 47 stone - now I'm competing in a world championship bodybuilding competition'
In April 2022, at just 25 years old, Jack Ako tipped the scales at 47 stone (298.5kg). Virtually every part of his life had become an impossible task, as his friends and family worried about his future.
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Man rushed to hospital after scooter and car crash on key Bradford road
A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with head injuries after a collision.
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York shop set for transformation
A York shop could be set for a new look.
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Ram raid at restaurant in York with car left abandoned
North Yorkshire Police is investigating a suspected ram raid of a restaurant in York.
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Fire crews called to site of major fire in North Yorkshire Moors
A fire has been reported at the same site where a serious blaze took a hold last year.
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County Durham man who groomed and abused young girl jailed
A Durham man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting child sexual abuse offences involving a 15-year-old girl.
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Drivers warned over use of 'short-cut' during 17 weeks of works
MOTORISTS are urged to drive with care while major roadworks are underway in a North Yorkshire town.
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Family pay tribute to 'extraordinary' teenager killed in car and tractor crash
Family pay tribute to 19-year-old Alfie Miller, who died in an A163 crash near Barlby, Selby, on September 28 as police appeal for witnesses.
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Fresh images released of how new village with 3,500 homes near York could look
Fresh plans for new village Heronby with 3,500 homes between York and Selby are due to go on show.
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Sadness as 'difficult decision made' to shut community centre after 10 years
A much-loved community centre has closed its doors after 10 years of service.
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Huts destroyed after 'bonfire embers carried by high winds ignite grass'
Redcar huts have been destroyed in a fire.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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Award-winning luxury Harrogate hotel's special deal gets a special reaction from public
An award-winning Harrogate hotel says its ‘300 rooms for £300’ promotion has become “one of its most popular experiences of the year.”
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Full list of Houghton Feast road closures as major festival gets underway
Drivers face a series of closures and restrictions as the 10-day Houghton Feast gets underway from Friday, October 2.
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WATCH – man sentenced for cutting across two lorries at 90mph on Yorkshire motorway
A motorist who pulled dangerously out across two HGVs has been in court.
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Timetable revealed for long-overdue York Outer Ring Road upgrade
Plans to move forward the stalled York Outer Ring Road upgrade have been unveiled. City of York Council’s proposed improvements along the A1237 will now be done in four initial phases: Phase 1A – A19 to Wigginton Road Roundabout, including...
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Four people appear in court accused of murdering newborn baby
Four people accused of murdering a newborn girl who suffered 33 wounds in 15 separate stabbings have appeared in court.
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'Petrified' traders may launch another legal challenge to controversial £11.2 million Harrogate Gateway project
Petrified Harrogate traders may still launch a new appeal over the controversial £11.2 million Gateway project which some readers have dubbed the “biggest waste of money in the town’s history”.
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Bulls announce huge seven-figure sponsorship deal as iconic brand on board
Bradford Bulls have confirmed a landmark new-joint partnership with Hummel and Bartercard, in a multi-year, seven-figure agreement.
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Dangerous driver jailed after speeding BMW crashed into North East bus at night
Vandam Damzi was jailed after CCTV showed him speeding through Middlesbrough before the late-night collision.
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County Durham woman banned after caught behind wheel on A690 while disqualified
County Durham woman Claire Rogan banned from driving for eight more months and fined £200 after being caught disqualified and uninsured on the A690.
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Ram raid at Indian restaurant in York - two arrested
An investigation has been launched into a ram raid at the Zeera Spice restaurant in York.
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Site manager wins housebuilding 'Oscar' for Harrogate development
A site manager at a Harrogate housing development has won a national award recognising excellence in housebuilding.
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Man dies after being found seriously injured following 'disturbance' in Horsforth
A man who was found seriously injured on a street in Leeds on Wednesday has died in hospital.
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Knaresborough's Painting Pots celebrates customers with first awards
Painting Pots in Knaresborough is handing out £260 worth of vouchers and prizes to the winners of its first customer awards.
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Bin lorry catches fire in County Durham as warning issued over vapes and batteries
A bin lorry caught fire in Shildon after discarded vapes and batteries ignited in the back of the vehicle.
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Harrogate Spring Water Confirms Postcodes Were Not Tracked in Local Expansion Survey
Harrogate Spring Water has confirmed that individual postcode data was not collected for the 200 respondents in a private market research survey used to
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Reform UK councillor accused of 'lifting his a*** cheeks and farting' at rival
A Reform UK councillor has been accused of loudly farting at another politician during a meeting.
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Poet brings great-grandparents’ 1848 wedding journey to life on North East ferry
Irish poet Noel Connor’s film Crossings honours his great-grandparents’ 1848 wedding journey aboard the Shields Ferry across the River Tyne on October 1.
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Pat's Party breaks £202,000 charity milestone as 2027 festival date confirmed
A POPULAR Ben Rhydding music festival has now raised more than £202,000 for charity after another successful event brought the community together for a day of live entertainment and fundraising.
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York shop set for transformation
A York shop could be set for a new look.
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Suspended West Yorkshire Police officer found not guilty of child sex offences
A West Yorkshire Police officer has been cleared of a series of historic child sex allegations following a trial.
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Police cordon remains in place following huge crash in Bradford
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash between a scooter and a car.
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Applications open for Ferryhill Christmas Fayre market stalls
Ferryhill is gearing up for the festive season as preparations get under way for the town's annual Christmas Fayre and Christmas lights switch-on.
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York restaurant targeted by ram raiders was hit by another car days before
A York restaurant is closed and boarded up today (Friday) after it was targeted by ram raiders. They reversed a dark-coloured Nissan Juke into the front of Zeera Spice on Lindsey Avenue at about 12.30am. This picture, taken by a neighbour,...
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'Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched lives' - tributes to much-loved nun
Tributes have been paid to a York nun whose ‘joyful spirit touched countless lives’.
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Wetherby in Bloom celebrated
Wetherby celebrates outstanding success at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards
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Newcastle city centre cordoned off as university evacuated over 'suspicious item'
Newcastle University buildings have been evacuated and city centre streets cordoned off after police received a report of a suspicious item.
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Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary ‘wore a hijab’
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary “wore a hijab” to give a presentation attended by council staff.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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Man arrested after exposure report as police investigate links to similar incidents
Man in his 30s arrested over reported exposure in Catterick Garrison on October 1, as North Yorkshire Police investigate possible linked incidents.
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DWP plan for all benefits claimants who are neurodivergent confirmed
The DWP has confirmed employment support for neurodivergent benefits claimants
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Councillor demands 'urgent review' after second Hull City player crash
An East Riding councillor has called for an urgent review of road safety in Cottingham after a second Hull City player flipped their car on a narrow road in the village on Thursday (Oct 1).
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£2m approved to reopen skills village in North Yorkshire town
A SKILLS village in North Yorkshire is set to reopen as part of a £5 million boost to help more learners take up careers in construction across the county.
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New Jet2 flights from Leeds Bradford Airport - all the details here
Jet2 has launched its latest programme, here are all the details.
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The 1975’s Matty Healy reveals new album is almost complete at North East fundraiser
Matty Healy gave a North East fundraiser for young performers a surprise boost by revealing The 1975’s long-awaited new album is almost complete.
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The Yorkshire industrialist who was a pioneer of labour welfare who built Saltaire
Sir Titus Salt was a Yorkshire industrialist, politician and philanthropist who helped to revolutionise labour welfare by building the textile model village of Saltaire.