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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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Questions about resort’s future amid rise in HMOs and supported housing
SCARBOROUGH’S future as a seaside resort has been questioned by councillors amid fresh concerns about the growth of HMOs and supported accommodation in parts of the town.
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Frustration in East Yorkshire over rail connectivity needs to be addressed
Yorkshire has long been held back by poor public transport and the public here is not willing to accept token gestures to improve the network. The Government won’t get away with trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate.
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Beverley skincare expert chosen to speak at major international science event
Skincare expert Dr Katerina Steventon has been selected as one of just three UK speakers at a leading international science symposium in Hong Kong.
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One of world's most celebrated rock bands set to appear at North Yorkshire venue
Kings of Leon, one of the world's most celebrated rock bands, has been confirmed as headliners for a show in Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
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Bright future for rare Yorkshire wildflower meadows as volunteers take over lease
The fields may not look much to the motorists who drive past them in their thousands every day.
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Labour’s approach of working with France to tackle small boat crossings is paying off - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jessica Goetia Brooking, Saxley Court, Havant, Hampshire.
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Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among recognised for TV series Riot Women
TheALLBRIGHT has launched a new annual list of women over 40 who have made their mark in the past year - and Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright is on the list for Riot Women.
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Ripon manufacturer Econ Engineering promotes long-serving employee to IT Director
A North Yorkshire employee who joined Econ Engineering in its Assembly department in 2008 has been promoted to IT Director, following almost two decades with
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Award-winning Darlington-born chef helps raise funds for spinal injury garden
Award-winning chef Ruth Hansom helped raise funds for Horatio’s Garden at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, supporting a new therapeutic garden at Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital.
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Thieves target businesses in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation into a spate of suspected burglary attempts in Whitby.
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‘I live this life where all my anecdotes sound like a lie but they’re true’
Lucy Beaumont is never off TV, but one place you won’t find her in future is on quiz shows. As the Hull comic goes on tour, she tells Janet Christie why.
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Chinooks and military aircraft to be used to tackle wildfires on moorland
The Prime Minister is leading the first Wildfire Resilience Summit today.
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The Aberfan disaster suggests there is likely to be little policy change following the Covid Inquiry - Daxa Patel
This week the nation marked 60 years since the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and crushed 144 people, including 116 children, in the Welsh village of Aberfan.
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Girls football academy with coaching and qualifications unveiled in North Yorkshire
Askham Bryan College and Harrogate Town launch a female football academy, combining coaching, fixtures and sports qualifications, with trials October 28
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Harrogate care provider urges council to recognise specialist needs in £3.5bn social care overhaul
A Harrogate-based care provider has called on North Yorkshire Council to ensure younger adults with disabilities and complex needs are properly recognised as
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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'Labour of love' on knocker takes Durham Cathedral stonemason 450 hours to complete
Durham Cathedral stonemason Steve Mann has spent three years carving a unique stone replica of the famous Sanctuary Ring on the North Door.
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Drivers warned of road closure in Stamford Bridge later this month
Battle Flats Way, in Stamford Bridge, is set to close for repairs on November 18.
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Untaxed van advertising vehicle tax seized - 'This case may raise a smile'
It could be crushed if it is not claimed.
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13 of the best places to get a Chinese in the Harrogate district according to you
When it comes to places to get a Chinese in the Harrogate district, there is definitely plenty of choice and we take a look at some of the best
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Freight firm applies for Bradford operating licence
A FREIGHT company has applied for a licence to operate in Bradford
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Attractions to close as Storm Boelo set to hit North Yorkshire with 60mph gusts
Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.
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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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Sheffield woman fears she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains
A Sheffield woman is worried that she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains on the rail line next to her home.
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UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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Bradford construction sites hit by 649 thefts in five years
CONSTRUCTION site theft has been revealed as a persistent and costly problem across Yorkshire and the Humber
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Bradford shop on major road applies for licence to sell alcohol
The public has the right to object to the application.
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Violent woman banned from York city centre for attacking 7 people
A violent woman has been banned entirely from York city centre after she stole from Marks and Spencer and attacked seven people..
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm near Ripon despite new manure plans
Opposition to plans for a massive poultry farm in North Yorkshire continues to grow despite the developer submitting new information aimed at easing concerns over the disposal of thousands of tonnes of chicken manure.
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New Year's Eve race to return to historic North East city street after 40 years
Newcastle’s HogmanHOWAY 5K returns on December 31, with 3,000 runners on a new route along Northumberland Street for the first time since the 1980s.
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'Local needs' a priority in new housing development in Harrogate
“We are particularly keen to gather suggestions on uses for the local centre to help ensure this space responds to local needs”
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'It means the world' - North East couple's sandwich shop in running to be UK’s best
Crave's owners say they took the plunge in 2025, and the Sunderland sandwich shop is now in the running for a UK title.
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Campaigners call for closure of RAF Menwith Hill intelligence base
CAMPAIGNERS are demanding the closure of a controversial intelligence facility
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Police cordon off Middlesbrough road after car flips on side in crash
Emergency services were called to Ingram Road after a crash left a black Kia overturned on its side on Thursday (October 22).
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Woman rescued from car after crash in Pocklington
Emergency services were called to a crash in Pocklington last night (Thursday). It was on The Balk at7.08pm. One person was trapped in one of the vehicles. The Balk, Pocklington A Humberside Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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A Bradford plot with planning permission for two homes is up for auction
A plot of land in Bradford with planning permission for two new homes is set to go under the hammer.
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Reform UK council announce £2 million scheme for green vehicles
It comes at a time when petrol and diesel prices have been described as a “nightmare” for businesses that rely on transport.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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Avenue offering talented young players second chance in football
Bradford (Park Avenue) are offering released young footballers a fresh route back into the world of football.
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Pub can keep unauthorised beer garden despite noise complaints from residents
At the meeting, members heard from a resident who lived next to the unauthorised beer garden.
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NOSTALGIA: City and Northern make sensational starts before heartbreak hits
BRADFORD City and Bradford Northern both made rapid starts to their respective 1967-68 seasons.
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Bulls highlight four-year pathway progress as young talents take chances
The Bradford Bulls pathway has undergone major development since November 2022, when key founder Ryan Hunkin became the club's head of youth.
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Bradford boxing event to raise funds for mental health and children's hospice
A NIGHT of boxing will raise funds for men’s mental health, children’s hospice care, and grassroots sport
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Questions remain over death of man whose body was pulled from Yorkshire canal
The daughter of a man whose body was pulled from Ripon Canal has said questions remain over his death.
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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MP vows to stop ‘distressing’ 700-body mortuary opening in York
A York MP is hoping the government backs her bid to stop a 700-body mortuary opening in the city. Rachael Maskell described the issue as “distressing” and has taken her concerns to the Health Secretary. Last month, Pure Cremation won...
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Cygnet Hospital Harrogate Rated Good in All Five CQC Areas
The Ripon Road mental health hospital kept its Good rating in every area, with leadership scored exceptional. What inspectors found on its two wards in July.
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Masked men held kitchen knife to man's throat during terrifying night-time raid
Balaclava clad raiders woke a North Yorkshire man and held a kitchen knife to his throat while they ransacked his home, York Crown Court heard.