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Car demolishes monument in dramatic town crash
A car has crashed into a historic market cross in East Yorkshire, destroying the landmark and injuring a pedestrian.
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Man wanted after £1,500 suitcase theft on train in North Yorkshire
British Transport Police has launched an investigation after a 'theft' from a train in North Yorkshire.
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Jade Thirlwall's debut single sees resurgence after feature in Victoria's Secret show
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall’s debut solo single has seen streams rise by more than 1,000 per cent after it was played during Kylie Jenner's walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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Shock as Range Rover flattens historic market cross in centre of Yorkshire town
A town has been rocked by a collision that has demolished its historic market cross.
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Problem identified on road once praised by Jeremy Clarkson
Contractors are to return to Buttertubs Pass in the Yorkshire Dales after concerns were raised. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson praised the road.
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'Cat crisis' at County Durham RSPCA centre as charity takes in 129 pets this year
An RSPCA centre in County Durham has taken in 129 cats so far this year as the charity warns it is running out of space amid a growing “cat crisis”.
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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.
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Six arrests in multi-agency immigration crime crackdown across Yorkshire
More than 600 vehicles have been searched across the Yorkshire motorway network and regional ports during a two-week crackdown on organised immigration crime.
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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.
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North East flat plagued by drug dealing and disorder shut down
Cleveland Police and Stockton council have issued a closure order for a Stockton flat plagued by drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
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Popular North Yorkshire attraction forced to close this weekend amid strong winds
One of North Yorkshire’s most unusual and best-loved attractions has been forced to close this weekend as strong winds are forecast to hit the region.
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Police seize 15 Leeds e-bikes in immigration crime crackdown
Police have seized 15 e-bikes in Leeds as part of a crackdown on organised immigration crime across West Yorkshire.
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York restaurant stripped of its licence runs into fresh police opposition
A York restaurant stripped of its licence after illegal workers were found during immigration raids has made a bid to stay fully operating. The Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant, in Barbican Road, has applied to transfer its premises licence to...
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Total of 29 arrested and £1m of drugs seized in huge North East police operation
Cleveland Police arrested 29 people and recovered more than £1 million of suspected Class A drugs in Stockton on Wednesday (October 21), in Operation Artemis.
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Storm Boelo - Bradford braces itself for 80mph winds and travel disruption
Gusts of 50mph to 60mph are forecast, with stronger winds possible in exposed areas and on high ground.
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York library garden transformed for visitors and wildlife
Huntington Library in York has unveiled a new sensory garden, created by community volunteers to welcome visitors, support wildlife and attract pollinators.
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‘It’s more like a small town’: Fears over 1,100-home Harrogate plan
‘Too many things will be affected by a housing development of this size in this location’
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'Far too early' - Darlington residents react as Christmas lights go up in October
Christmas has come early to Darlington as festive lights begin appearing across the town centre, but not everyone is ready to embrace the celebrations just yet.
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Shaping healthier futures for women and girls in North Yorkshire
The voices of women and girls across North Yorkshire are helping to shape future health and wellbeing support after hundreds of people shared their views through a public survey exploring the issues that matter most to them.
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Exciting new Irish bar to open in the heart of Leeds city centre
There will be live music and sport being shown
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Newcastle United releases new Blaydon Races recording featuring cathedral organ
Newcastle United releases a new version of Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races, featuring Newcastle Cathedral’s historic organ, Hector Gannet and Northumbrian pipes.
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Busy York road to close for several hours today for roadworks
A busy York road will close to traffic tonight (Thursday) for highway repairs. Skeldergate will shut from 6pm until 11.59pm. The closure is between the junctions of Micklegate and Terry Avenue. Skeldergate, York Pedestrians will still have...
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York library garden transformed for visitors and wildlife
Huntington Library in York has unveiled a new sensory garden, created by community volunteers to welcome visitors, support wildlife and attract pollinators.
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£600,000 project to replace closed beach steps at popular North East beauty spot
Work to replace the closed Marsden Bay steps in South Shields is due to start next month, with reopening expected in spring 2027.
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Man arrested after crash leaves woman and her two children in hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash in Newcastle left a woman and her two children in hospital.
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Bully jailed for terrorising vulnerable man into handing over money 15 times
A young man bullied a person with mental health problems for months, during which he smashed his way into the victim’s home and threatened to tie him up, York Crown Court heard.
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New wartime documentary reveals Yorkshire family's link to deadly attack
A new First World War documentary with strong links to Yorkshire is bringing to life the events of a devastating bombardment.
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Amanda Owen's farmhouse transformed using decorating trick involving gallons of tea
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse gets an unusual makeover as gallons of tea are used to give freshly plastered walls an aged appearance.
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Police hunt wanted Yeadon man who's being recalled to prison
Riley Lister also has connections to Bradford.
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Grade II listed village pub goes up for sale for £850,000
A Grade II listed village inn has been put up for sale.
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Tributes left and school in mourning after beloved Yorkshire headteacher dies
Tributes have been left outside a school following the tragic death of its headteacher.
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Agricultural machinery fire on North Yorkshire farm
An agricultural machinery fire has sparked on a North Yorkshire farm.
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North Yorkshire artists are inviting the public into their studios
Fifteen talented artists from the York area are inviting the public into their working spaces next month for North Yorkshire Open Studios’ winter event. Taking place from Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, across North Yorkshire, Winter...
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'Our whole world has been shattered' - family name 22-year-old killed in A1 crash
Heartbroken relatives have paid tribute to a 22-year-old woman who died in a crash on the A1.
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Storm Boelo to batter North East with 80mph winds as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham as Storm Boelo is set to bring winds of up to 80mph this weekend.
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Well-known East Coast hotel known for seven-day carvery on sale at £850,000
Bridlington’s Seacourt Hotel, an Edwardian South Bay business with 11 bedrooms, bar, restaurant, carvery and flat, is now on the market.
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DWP rules stopping 10 million state pensioners £489 triple lock hike
The DWP state pension is on course to rise by 3.9 per cent next April
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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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Police dog helps catch suspected burglar following break-in at property in Harrogate
Police dog helps catch suspected burglar following Harrogate break-in
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Media Museum opens up collection of make-up that brought Hammer monsters to life
THERE’S a whole load of spooky goings-on for horror fans to sink their teeth into this Halloween season...
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Catholic care home in Leeds could be demolished for 37 flats over RAAC fears
A Catholic care home building could be demolished to make way for flats if proposals for the site are approved by councillors.
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Yorkshire sausage giant announces factory tours for recruitment drive
HECK! is inviting jobseekers to step inside its factory for a taste of what a career there could look like.
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Several North Yorkshire roads and footpaths to close as restrictions announced
Several roads, footpaths, and bridleways across North Yorkshire are set to be closed or restricted.
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Woman at centre of North Yorkshire murder enquiry died of head injuries
The woman at the centre of a murder enquiry in North Yorkshire died of head injuries, an inquest heard today. Elena Lacramioara Chiriac, 22, died after a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M) near Barton on Sunday 4 October. An inquest into her...
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Andy Burnham to hold meeting with mayors ahead of Budget
The Prime Minister likes to hold “situation room” briefings with his former colleagues, the mayors.
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Two firms near York in liquidation with debts exceeding £600,000
Two related businesses based at Escrick near York have entered a creditors’ voluntary liquidation with debts exceeding £600,000 between them.
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'We wanted to elevate things' - new sandwich shop to open in York suburb next week
A new sandwich shop, run by the family behind a much-loved North Yorkshire café, is set to open in a York suburb later this month.
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Broadcaster Sophie Raworth coming to Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
“Harrogate International Festival has always had a slightly rebellious streak when it comes to where and how we present great art”
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave communities with less say over new developments.
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Police issue update on appeal for information about man missing from York
Yesterday evening (Wednesday, October 21), North Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to find a 43-year-old who was last seen in the Malton area on Monday, October 19.