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RECAP - Homes evacuated after 'loud explosion' in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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11 drivers caught speeding in under an hour during police watch in Bradford district
11 drivers were caught speeding in less than an hour during a police speed watch.
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'You were thrown in at the deep end and if you weren't very good, you'd sink' - Retired Old Bailey judge draws on barrister career for new novel
Paul Worsley is a King’s Counsel who sat as a Judge at the Old Bailey for a decade. He tells Laura Reid about his novel showcasing life at the Bar through his protagonist.
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East Cleveland council among first in UK to use new road resurfacing technology
Redcar and Cleveland Council has become one of the first in the UK to use graphene-enhanced asphalt on a commercial road resurfacing scheme in…
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Rocky Horror Picture Show star and legendary actor Tim Curry dies at the age of 80
Rocky Horror Picture Show star and legendary actor Tim Curry has died
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Neurodivergent Harrogate mum opens up on 'permanent anxiety' during pregnancy
A Harrogate mum has opened up about experiencing permanent anxiety during pregnancy as part of a campaign calling for greater awareness of neurodivergent motherhood.
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York Museum Gardens cancels event as weather conditions expected to leave lawn ‘drenched’
The Evening in the Gardens event was set to take place this week at York Museum Gardens but due to the upcoming thunderstorm warnings they have made the ‘difficult decision’ to cancel it.
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'His clothes had been burnt off' - what we know about 'explosion' in York garden
Residents have been evacuated from their homes today as police, fire and ambulance crews deal with a serious incident.
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Roads near Yorkshire landmark closed after crash - emergency services at scene
Roads close to an East Yorkshire landmark are currently closed after a crash.
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Police not ruling out link between A66 crash and fatal house fire
Police are not ruling out a possible link between a fatal house fire near Middlesbrough and a crash on the A66 less than two miles away that killed seven people.
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Council approves budget with potential for 'difficult choices'
A COUNCIL in North Yorkshire has approved a new budget in case it has to make ‘difficult choices’.
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Woman leapt from upstairs window of blazing home as neighbours raced to help
A Grangetown woman has described the moment she held the hand of a woman who jumped from an upstairs window to escape a blazing house.
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Patient taken to hospital after one-car crash in Bishop Auckland
One person was taken to hospital after a one-car crash in Bishop Auckland.
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Final tickets left for festival with Groove Armada in 600-year-old castle grounds
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle will headline the opening night of Opulence at Lumley Castle before Groove Armada, Todd Terry and Sam Divine lead a huge…
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County Durham motorist banned after failing to identify vehicle driver
John Thomas Howard, 31, of Shildon, was banned from driving for six months after being found guilty at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court of failing to…
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Trains from Bradford stations cancelled or delayed this evening - see why here
Train services running between two stations have been disrupted this evening.
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Plea for flats above what locals have dubbed 'one of the best shops' in the world
A plea has been made to build five maisonettes above what locals have dubbed “one of the best shops” in the world.
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Fire service issues statement after house fire kills two and leaves one critical
Fire crews who attended the scene of a fatal house blaze have confirmed six people were inside the property at the time, with one person remaining…
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North Yorkshire village pub to reopen after being closed for 13 years
The Appletree Country Inn at Marton reopens on Friday after being closed for 13 long years.
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Dad of soldier says 'hold and cherish' loved ones after River Tyne death
The father of Liam Potts has urged people to “hold, cuddle, and cherish your loved ones” following the 22-year-old soldier's death.
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Child among two dead in Middlesbrough house fire as police make murder arrests
A child is among two people who were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough as police have made two murder arrests.
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Police seek giggling man after 'shaken' woman's alleged unwanted kiss
Northumbria Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a reported sexual offence at a premises on Fish Quay in North Shields.
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Person in hospital after medical incident sees air ambulance land in Bishop Auckland
A person was taken to hospital after the air ambulance landed in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday.
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Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1m
A fundraiser launched for the families of two Cleveland Police officers killed in the A66 crash has reached £1 million.
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Egton Show: Best pictures from 135th agricultural show in pretty Yorkshire village
The weather may have turned slightly this week – but the sun was still shining on one of Yorkshire’s agricultural shows this week.
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Man caught child in state of undress by 'zooming in on bedroom and bathroom windows'
A man who tried to cover up his perverted sexual interest in children by claiming he was doing some kind of “neighbourhood watch” has avoided…
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Home Bargains to close 33 North East stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, will be closed on a major date in the…
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This historic North Yorkshire country estate is hosting a lovely two-day shopping fair
The Yorkshire Pop-Up is back at the Stables and Walled Garden at Hutton Wandesley Estate in the Vale of York.
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RECAP - Homes evacuated after 'loud explosion' in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Global fast food chain reveals plans for York city centre restaurant
A global fried chicken chain has confirmed that it will be opening its first branch in York city centre,
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North Yorkshire village pub to reopen after being closed for 13 years
The Appletree Country Inn at Marton reopens on Friday after being closed for 13 long years.
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Council chief who led North Yorkshire overhaul announces retirement
North Yorkshire Council chief executive Richard Flinton has announced his retirement after nearly 40 years in public service, leaving in March…
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Music and street food event at popular York venue cancelled due to wet weather
An event featuring live music and street food at Museum Gardens in York has been cancelled due to forecast wet weather.
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Bedale vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Condolences left for "brave officers who made ultimate sacrifice" in fatal A66 crash
Heartfelt tributes have been left to the "brave officers" after they were killed in the line of duty, PC Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.
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UK jewellery company with four online brands enters administration after 19 years
UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business.
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Person rescued from house fire
A person has been rescued following a house fire.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Town council objects to military base asylum plans 50 miles away
Plans to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Roads near Yorkshire landmark closed after crash - emergency services at scene
Roads close to an East Yorkshire landmark are currently closed after a crash.
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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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King Charles 'seismic with rage' as Beckhams invite Prince Andrew
King Charles was reportedly "seismic with rage" after the Beckhams invited Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a birthday.
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Countryfile legend shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire return
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish" according to a new report as he shares his love of Whitby and…
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Bradford police officer killer died after less than one year in prison, inquest hears
The killer of a Bradford police officer who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murder died from natural causes, a…
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Pensioners could get £1,936 more as State Pension bid targets minimum wage
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
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Met Office weather forecast shows stormy weather front may be heading Harrogate's way
A yellow alert for thunderstorms in Harrogate has been issued for tomorrow in the latest example of extreme weather to happen this summer.
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Ancient Roman world returns to County Durham fort this bank holiday - full details
Cavalry, ancient warriors and artillery demonstrations are set to bring County Durham's Roman past to life at one of the region's most…
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LIVE - Man accused of killing 'dad' in Willington pub on Christmas Eve - trial day three
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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New dog-friendly ‘Sniffari’ trail launches in Durham Dales countryside
The Rose & Crown in Romaldkirk has launched a new ‘Sniffari’ route in the Durham Dales, encouraging dog owners to prioritise their pets’…