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Car crashes into building in York
A car crashed into a building in York early this morning (Friday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Lindsey Avenue off Boroughbridge Road at12.44am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew...
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Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 per year on bills
Energy prices go up this week – and households who are disorganised with their bills reckon it costs them £801 a year, according to research.
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Parents urged to stop using hooded baby sleep bags over suffocation risk
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.
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What does it say about Labour’s tax policy when farmers are allowing their business to deteriorate?
One of the biggest mistakes that the Sir Keir Starmer government made was the introduction of the family farm tax.
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Arsonist who set fire to bin outide York hotel will have to pay £880
An arsonist faces a bill of more than £880 after he set fire to a York city centre bin.
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Is Nigel Farage too negative to win the next election? - Chris Burn
"I haven't come here to be the prophet of doom," Nigel Farage insisted to a crowd of Reform supporters in Doncaster yesterday as he claimed he was merely being "utterly realistic about the way things are" and told them their city is "pretty broken".
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York site manager wins prestigious award for work on Harrogate homes
Paul Douglass, site manager at Redrow’s Kingsley Manor development, recently received the Seal of Excellence Award.
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Health service on Stacey Dooley BBC show opens new dedicated centre
A health service featured on BBC One has moved into its own premises.
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York driver banned for six months for using mobile phone behind the wheel
A motorist caught using his mobile phone while driving in York city centre has been given a six-month driving ban.
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Darlington man admits sexually assaulting woman who was walking her dog
James Thompson admitted sexual assault, harassment and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order after incidents in Darlington. He was remanded until October 21.
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Mother and daughter join forces to lead York communications business
Jo.P. Communications Ltd, founded in 2009 by Jo Pickering FCIM, has welcomed her daughter Grace into the company.
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York residents invited to public meeting on future of water industry
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, is hosting a public meeting to give residents the chance to share their views on the water industry.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield passes £1m mark in latest MND fundraising challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield has raised over £1million at the end of day five of his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale challenge raising money for motor neurone disease charities.
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Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic Ripon street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
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Ryanair reveals more than 1,000 flights cancelled after UK air traffic chaos
Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers across more than 111,700 flights during the month, up 4 per cent on the previous year.
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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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Couple return to village church 60 years after Echo photographed their wedding
John and Jacky McLean married in Great Ayton on October 1, 1966, surrounded by family and friends, then held their reception at the Royal Oak.
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Retired York solicitor named new president of York Vikings Rotary Club
York Vikings Rotary Club has appointed a new president, Richard Watson.
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Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 per year on bills
Energy prices go up this week – and households who are disorganised with their bills reckon it costs them £801 a year, according to research.
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Ryanair reveals more than 1,000 flights cancelled after UK air traffic chaos
Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers across more than 111,700 flights during the month, up 4 per cent on the previous year.
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Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago
Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago, despite ongoing economic pressures.
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Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 per year on bills
Energy prices go up this week – and households who are disorganised with their bills reckon it costs them £801 a year, according to research.
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Activist calls for city centre car park to relocate before police confirm probe
A York city centre car park was closed yesterday (Thursday, October 1) as police guarded a cordon close to a shopping area where Primark is located.
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What makes this Durham fish and chip shop one of the city's best-loved spots
Bell's Fish & Chips has become a Durham institution, earning rave reviews from locals and visitors alike for its traditional fish suppers.
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From construction to animal care: Bradford pupils explore career options
PUPILS explored everything from construction to charity work during a day dedicated to future career possibilities
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips
A Conservative councillor and Labour mayor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Ferryhill couple celebrate 65 'extraordinary' years of marriage with mayoral visit
A County Durham couple have celebrated an extraordinary 65 years of marriage, marking their Blue Sapphire wedding anniversary with a special visit from the town's mayor.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
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Councillors back public consultation on proposed pedestrianisation of historic Ripon street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
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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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Wetherspoons to stage beer festivals at its pubs in York, Selby and nationally
Beer lovers are in for a treat at a special festival at Wetherspoons in York and across the country.
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Call for new fines for anyone caught playing loud music on buses and trains
Brits call for UK fines for loud music and poor bus etiquette after Singapore introduces penalties for noisy audio, eating, littering and feet on seats.
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North Yorkshire care home dog show raises funds for therapy charity
Leeming Bar Grange Care Home’s annual dog show raises £151 for Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs, bringing residents, families and pets together in North Yorkshire.
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A rare survivor of upper Worth Valley’s water powered mills
TOWARDS the close of the 18th and early years of the 19th century many small speculative textile mills were built along the watercourses of the upper Worth Valley.
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York residents invited to public meeting on future of water industry
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, is hosting a public meeting to give residents the chance to share their views on the water industry.
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Emergency services rush to vehicle fire on main North Yorkshire road
Emergency services have been called to a vehicle fire in Minskip, North Yorkshire.
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Full list: Destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport and how to get there
Newcastle Airport guide: find transport links, parking and drop-off charges, airlines, destinations, shops and dining, and more.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Fire crews respond to smoke and water leak in York home
Firefighters were called to reports of a smell of smoke in a York home last night (Thursday). They went to the incident in Rydal Avenue, Tang Hall, at** 8.40pm**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from...
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Police officer performed disgusting sex act in County Durham car park
Durham Police student officer Ryan Adams jailed for 15 months after performing a sex act in a Chester-le-Street car park and misusing force data system.
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New rapid charger brings North East electric ambulances closer
North East Ambulance Service installs a dual rapid EV charger at University Hospital of North Tees, supporting electric ambulances and NHS net-zero plans.
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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.
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Government's fiscal devolution plans could widen regional inequalities, IFS says
Nayors will start retaining business rates and a small proportion of income tax over the coming years.
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Parents urged to stop using hooded baby sleep bags over suffocation risk
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.
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Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 2 years after administration
Ted Baker is opening a new standalone store, which comes after it closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024.
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Firefighters to tackle 10K in full gear for charity
FIREFIGHTERS will take on a 10K challenge in full operational gear to raise funds for charity.
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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.