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New jobs boost in North Yorkshire thanks to award-winning family-run firm
“You could tell straight away that it’s a family business where people genuinely care about each other”
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Dame Judi Dench: 9 rarely seen photos reveal her life in York before Hollywood
Rare archive photographs show Dame Judi Dench at charity events, performances and visits to her beloved home city of York
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Kia EV2 Air review: The £24,245 EV with 275 miles of range that makes sense
Kia’s EV2 arrives at a pivotal moment. Electric cars are no longer a novelty, but they still need to make financial sense without feeling like a punishment to live with.
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£21,000 seized from criminals given to York nightlife safety scheme
Cash seized from criminals totalling £21,000 has been given to a York scheme to support safe nightlife.
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Is Northern Trains finally on the right track as passenger numbers jump?
After years of being a byword for unreliable services, rail operator Northern is seeing passenger numbers rise and has even more ambitious targets for the future. Commercial and customer director Alex Hornby speaks to Chris Burn about the company’s new approach.
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Glamour hits Tyneside as RAYE and Olivia Dean arrive for Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Stars descend on Newcastle as the Mercury Prize returns to the North East for a second year.
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Glorious George - Book tells how pitman became Boro's record-breaking 59 goal hero
MIDDLESBROUGH FC are celebrating a notable anniversary. They are in the second tier of English football, dreaming of winning promotion to the top flight to make their jubilee year truly memorable.
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Two historic North East buildings set for restoration after £900k funding boost
Roof replacement and structural repairs will help protect two Hartlepool heritage buildings and bring them closer to reuse.
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Dealer sent police ads offering heroin and cocaine for sale 4 times, court told
A drug dealer sent texts offering heroin and cocaine for sale directly to a police officer, York Crown Court heard. Dakari Brown didn't realise the recipient was not a drug user
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£21,000 seized from criminals given to York nightlife safety scheme
Cash seized from criminals totalling £21,000 has been given to a York scheme to support safe nightlife.
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Longest-staying dog at RSPCA centre finds new home after 3 years
He was rescued with suspected hunting injuries.
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Drivers face £1,000 fine warning over Blue Badge misuse this half term
Drivers face prosecution and fines up to £1,000 for Blue Badge misuse, while parking in disabled bays without a badge can cost £70 in England.
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Sir Keir Starmer could give evidence in Bradford grooming gangs inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer could be called to give evidence in the grooming gangs inquiry, which will examine failures in areas including Bradford.
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York-born screen icon reveals she 'never saw final cut' of contentious film
A York-born internationally recognised icon of stage and screen has described the 2019 film adaptation of Cats as a 'waste of goodwill'
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Fears planning changes will leave communities without a say on housing
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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Police officer guilty of sexually assaulting 3 women at York nightclub
A police officer has been found guilty of groping three women at a York nightclub.
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Residents say street racing happens in this area - but CCTV can't identify cars
The council said officers checked footage supplied by residents but could not identify the vehicles.
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Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub
A police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Popworld in December 2024. Today (Thursday), a jury at...
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Coming soon: GlowRide in Knaresborough to 'offer safe spaces for young people'
“We want to offer safe spaces for all young people and our GlowRide is a great excuse to get outside”
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Brunswick redevelopment package exposes council to up to £1m risk
TAXPAYERS could lose up to £1 million if plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre do not progress beyond the initial development stage, the council has warned.
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Pool friends tackle Channel swim challenge for family left homeless by earthquake
A GROUP of swimmers is preparing to take on the equivalent of a Channel crossing this weekend to raise money for a friend whose family lost their home in a devastating earthquake in Colombia.
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Nine-day rail shutdown to hit York-Leeds route as major upgrade begins
No trains will run between York and Leeds from Saturday (October 24) to Sunday (November 1) to allow major upgrade work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Man arrested in North East town centre after police seize axe and meat cleaver
A man was arrested after police seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him in Stockton town centre.
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Brunswick redevelopment package exposes council to up to £1m risk
TAXPAYERS could lose up to £1 million if plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre do not progress beyond the initial development stage, the council has warned.
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Major road and roundabout in York set to reopen fully after over a month of works
A major roundabout in York is set to reopen at Monks Cross following the completion of highway works.
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North Yorkshire Council faces net zero criticism as emissions from vehicle fleet rise
North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.
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Reform council leader breaks silence as historic posts unearthed
The leader of Kirklees Council has responded after historic “racist” tweets were posted from her former social media account.
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Pc Sharon Beshenivsky killer given second life sentence for gun conspiracy
One of the men convicted of killing police officer Sharon Beshenivsky has been handed a second life sentence for his role in a gun conspiracy.
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The best October half-term events and activities across the Harrogate district
Your ultimate guide to October half-term fun in the Harrogate district 🎃
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for North Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued a warning for parts of North Yorkshire as Storm Boelo approaches.
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Man jailed after victim threatened with knife to throat during terrifying burglary
A man has been jailed after a homeowner was woken by intruders who held a kitchen knife to his throat during a terrifying burglary in Scarborough.
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15 Wallace & Gromit collectables and gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday
The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.
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Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Guy Fawkes is known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - here is his background and connection with Bonfire Night.
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Concerns over net zero progress as vehicle emissions rise
North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.
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Scarborough’s Freddie Gilroy statue could be moved under £50k plan
Scarborough's Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers statue could be moved under a £50,000 plan to protect the war memorial from weathering.
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Tees Valley grandparents offered autism and ADHD support programme
Tees Valley grandparents can join The Owl Centre Charity’s Grandparenting Differently programme in Stockton to support grandchildren with autism and ADHD.
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What next? Future of local towns and villages up for debate in major consultation
PEOPLE in South Craven are being invited to have their say on how the area should develop.
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Man who killed Bradford police officer handed second life sentence
Her death remains one of the most high-profile cases of police officers killed in the line of duty in recent British history.
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Busy road in York set to close for several hours during rush hour period
City of York Council said Skeldergate will close this evening from 6pm (, between its junctions with Micklegate and Terry Avenue, close to the Skeldergate Bridge over the River Ouse.
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Fears babies could see 'inappropriate' films as 18 showings backed in York
Changes allowing 15 and 18 films to be shown at cinema clubs for parents and babies in York have been approved following calls from mothers.
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Woman spent £350,000 she defrauded from her employer on 'significant' habit
She is now beginning a time in prison for what was described as “an appalling abuse of trust”.
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Wetherby Young Offender Institute the worst in UK for violence, stats show
A judge recently labelled the prison as “the Wild West”
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Work begins on £18 million redevelopment of West Yorkshire market
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2028.
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Police appeal to trace wanted man with Bradford links
Police are appealing for information to help locate Riley Lister, who is wanted on recall to prison.
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Faster autism assessments rolled out for older patients in County Durham
Over-65s in County Durham and Teesside will get faster NHS autism assessments after a successful TEWV pilot cut waits from 118 to 20 weeks for many.
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Scarborough knifepoint burglar says weapon was for 'chopping onions'
Kyle Smith and Matthew Williams held a knife to the man's throat during the burglary, a court hears.
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'Special moment' between Amanda Owen and Clive in Our Farm Next Door
Amanda Owen and her former husband Clive are set to share a special family moment in the next episode of Our Farm Next Door.
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Emergency services called to crash on York roundabout
Emergency services were called to a crash on a York roundabout at lunchtime today (Thursday). The incident was on the roundabout near Kimberlow Rise at about1pm. A car and motorbike had collided. Incident location Firefighters from York and...
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Main road in North Yorkshire town to close to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town is to closed to traffic tomorrow (Friday).
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‘Too severe’ - Storm Austen forces cancellation at North Yorkshire attraction
Storm Austen threatens to be 'too severe', forcing the National Trust to cancel an event at Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.