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Police investigate suspected ram raid on York restaurant
Police are investigating a suspected ram raid in York. It was at a restaurant on Lindsey Avenue. The car was abandoned at the scene. Lindsey Avenue, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating a suspected...
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Man dies after reported assault as homicide detectives investigate
A 42-year-old man has died after being found seriously injured following a disturbance.
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Motorists hit with major delays near York at rush hour
The A64 near York has been hit with delays throughout the afternoon as well as the ring road near the LNER Community Stadium.
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Popular investment event to move away from Yorkshire
UKREiiF will move from Leeds to Liverpool in 2028, after its final Royal Armouries event from May 18 to 20, 2027, as the major UK investment forum expands.
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Man, 42, dies after Horsforth disturbance as pensioner among five arrested
The man was found on Lister Hill in need of emergency medical attention
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Police launch appeal to locate missing 33-year-old man
Police are appealing to help locate a man reported missing from Bradford.
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Two arrested after 40 fuel containers discovered in van on A1(M) in North Yorkshire
Two men were arrested after police stopped a van on the A1(M) and uncovered dozens of fuel containers and equipment suspected of being used in fuel thefts.
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Doodle HR to host business advice expo at Harrogate hotel
Doodle HR is hosting a business advice expo at Harrogate’s Cedar Court Hotel this month.
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Patients could ‘opt out of care’ over NHS Palantir fears, councillors warned
PATIENTS could ‘lose trust and opt out of care’ over concerns about the use of US technology firm Palantir’s data platform in the NHS, councillors have been warned.
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North Yorkshire Council responds to downplay Station Parade road closure reports
North Yorkshire Council is downplaying fears that Harrogate drivers are facing the possibility of Station Parade being reduced to one lane for up to two years.
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Fire crews remain at scene as North Yorkshire biomass depot fire continues
Firefighters have entered the fourth day of battling a blaze which has swept across a biomass depot in Great Heck.
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Van carrying dozens of fuel containers stopped by police
A van carrying dozens of fuel containers was stopped by police on the A1 in Yorkshire.
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Darlington residents invited to help plant thousands of spring bulbs
Darlington residents can help plant 8,500 spring bulbs in Stanhope, North Lodge and North parks during October half-term, boosting biodiversity and wildlife.
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Dad of teen killed in horror A66 smash attacked celebrant at son's funeral
The dad of a teenager killed in the horror A66 smash attacked the celebrant at his son’s funeral.
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York designer named finalist in global design competition
York-based home decor designer Helen Reynolds who was crushed by an art teacher's comment at school has been named a finalist in the global Etsy Design Awards.
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'Essential' York works plan - what's happening with Outer Ring Road after £100m gap
Plans to get works to improve York's Outer Ring Road going have been unveiled.
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What's so great about meeting a hugely unpopular Donald Trump? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: William Loneskie, Lauder, Berwickshire.
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UK gas and electrical company collapses into administration after 30 years
Gas-Elec, founded in 1996, provides gas and electrical safety for residential properties across the UK.
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Coming to Harrogate - Top comedians Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Harry Enfield and Alexei Sayle
The annual Harrogate Comedy Festival is back and it starts this week.
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‘One in a million’ teenager killed in North Yorkshire crash named as tributes paid
Tributes have been paid to a “one in a million” 19-year-old who died after a crash on the A163 near Selby.
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CCTV image of man as woman reportedly chased after Bradford train journeys
Police have released CCTV images after a woman was reportedly stalked and harassed on train journeys in West Yorkshire.
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Mayor says ‘dictator’ comparison by North Yorkshire councillor was ‘offensive’
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has hit back after a senior North Yorkshire councillor compared the growing powers of elected mayors to those of a “dictator”.
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WATCH: Inside new West Yorkshire buses and when they will be in Bradford
Get a first look inside West Yorkshire's new electric buses, set to arrive in Bradford as part of the Weaver Network rollout by 2028.
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From dog walking to church services - we must have a coffee
I CAN’T believe the fuss surrounding the question: is it wrong to take a coffee to a job interview?
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Farm on the M62: Shambles shows disdain for farmers - Jill Thorp
It has been not only the most testing of weeks but also, as it turned out the most frustrating and demoralising for farmers the length and breadth of the country. The Sustainable Farming Incentive opened it’s application last Tuesday and as is often the case, fastest finger won. The allocation was spent in just under six hours. Six hours of farmers desperately trying to navigate a system that was not set up for them, six hours of the system crashing whilst applicants frantically tried to understand the process.
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Thousands of runners to mark Kielder Forest's centenary at marathon weekend
More than 3,700 runners head to Northumberland for the Altra Kielder Marathon on October 3-4, celebrating Kielder Forest’s 100th anniversary with races and fundraising.
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Harrogate boy left deaf by meningitis to feature in BBC appeal
A five-year-old boy from Harrogate who lost his hearing after contracting meningitis will feature in a BBC Lifeline appeal this Sunday (4th October).
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Major update issued by fire crews tackling North Yorkshire blaze
Firefighters have left the scene after four days of battling a fire that overtook a biomass depot in North Yorkshire.
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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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‘One in a million’ teenager killed in North Yorkshire crash named as tributes paid
Tributes have been paid to a “one in a million” 19-year-old who died after a crash on the A163 near Selby.
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Crowds line street outside pub to pay tribute to 'one we'll never forget'
People lined the streets to pay their final respects to a much-loved member of the community.
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DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia in new push to get more into work
The Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.
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County Durham tip opening hours change as winter timetable comes into effect
Durham County Council has reminded residents to check their local tip's opening hours after household waste recycling centres switched to winter timetables. Most sites are now operating shorter opening hours, with some centres following different schedules.
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Harrogate MP fights against students' work being used to train AI
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has raised concerns about students’ academic work being used to train artificial intelligence.
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Main city centre car park reopens and cordon lifted after alleged sexual assault
A main York city centre car park has reopened following reports of an alleged sexual assault.
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'Crippling’ £2-a-litre diesel adds £350,000 to North East firm's fuel bill in a year
Peter Scott, a director of family-run Teesside firm Scott Bros, has called diesel hitting £2 a litre for the first time “crippling”, estimating that its increase has added £350,000 to the firm's fuel bill.
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Hospitality heroes honoured in glittering York awards ceremony
Hospitality workers have been celebrated for their dedication and professionalism.
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Lidl rolling out big change to checkout machines across all UK supermarkets
The new Lidl checkout machines feature overhead cameras, large vertical screens, and LED lights to alert staff when assistance is needed.
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Skip the GP appointment and see your pharmacist for these 12 conditions
Pharmacists can treat you for 12 different conditions so you can skip the phone call queue often experienced when booking a doctor's appointment.
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Oyster Festival raises £60,000 for North East charity Angel Trust
Hardwick Hall Hotel’s Oyster Festival near Sedgefield raises £60,000 for North East charity Angel Trust, helping fund vital support and crisis counselling.
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Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone
The Government will respond to calls for State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.
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On this day: York City lose after Jackie McNamara is charged with fare dodging
On this day in 2016, York City manager Jackie McNamara found himself in the headlines for fare dodging on a train.
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'Determined' Teesside man on Snowdon challenge after best friend stabbed to death
David Harmer will climb Snowdon in February for anti-knife crime charity, the Chris Cave Foundation, after his best friend Taylor was murdered in 2020.
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Police confirm why major Bradford was cordoned off this morning
Police have revealed why a road was closed in Bradford this morning.
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Man with knife broke into ex's home after refusing to accept relationship was over
An immature man bombarded his former partner with messages before turning up uninvited at her home with a knife.
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Farmers shrinking their businesses over Labour's inheritance tax, poll reveals
The CLA polling, which had some 700 respondents, found that some people are trying to reduce the value of their businesses to avoid unaffordable inheritance tax bills.
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Durham students urged during Fresher's Week to follow fire safety advice
Durham University students warned about fire safety before Freshers’ Week on September 28, after 21 incidents at County Durham halls, with key safety advice.
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York garden centre giving away Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Dobbies, in partnership with Needlefresh, will donate five Nordmann Fir trees through its annual Community Christmas Tree campaign.
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I compared supermarket own-brand cod fillets against market leaders
WHEN buying battered fish from a supermarket, shoppers are hoping for the taste of chip shop fare.
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Artefacts and art treasures in York under threat as climate costs laid bare
Artefacts and art works are under threat locally, a report laying bare the effects of climate change in York and North Yorkshire has found.