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Bradford housing provider takes on six new apprentices from 1,316 applicants
SIX new apprentices have joined a housing provider as part of its 2026 intake
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Police seize 59 nitrous oxide canisters and illegal vapes worth £2,000 in raid
Officers forced entry into the building and recovered 59 nitrous oxide canisters, six boxes of suspected steroids, and illegal cigarettes and vapes worth an estimated £2,000.
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Review: Raw passion - and a steamy shower scene - in The Car Man at Alhambra
LUST, betrayal, fate, revenge and murder...it’s all unravelling on the Alhambra stage this week in Sir Matthew Bourne’s sultry dance thriller The Car Man.
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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.
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Yorktoberfest returns with spectacular circus acts and Bavarian celebrations
Yorktoberfest returned to York Racecourse this weekend with a packed programme of Bavarian-themed entertainment under a Big Top.
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught uninsured behind wheel of van
County Durham driver Jake Hopper received a six-month ban and £750 fine after being caught uninsured and disqualified in Newton Aycliffe.
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Bradford schools open their doors to prospective pupils
A GROUP of primary schools is preparing to welcome families through their doors.
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Recognise any of these faces? Police say do NOT approach them - here's why
The images are taken from CCTV camera footage and may show suspects or witnesses officers wish to speak to.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week
ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street face ITV schedule changes next week
ITV is switching up the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week to allow for a football match to air.
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New phase of homes launched in Whitby after strong demand from buyers
David Wilson Homes has launched the next phase of a popular scheme on the North Yorkshire coast, in Whitby.
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Bingley teenager named leader of National Youth Orchestra
A TALENTED teenager has been named the new leader of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO)
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Harrogate musician who worked with Tina Turner and on The Lion King has died
The brilliant keyboard player in legendary 1970s Harrogate rock band Wally, who signed to Atlantic Records in the long-haired, flared trousers days of the 1970s, has sadly passed after a stellar second career as a Hollywood composer.
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‘Targeting the bereaved’ - Opposition to council plan to scrap empty home tax discount
A senior councillor has publicly opposed his own cabinet’s proposal to scrap a council tax discount on empty homes.
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'Why not a golf shop or TKMaxx?' - hopes for prime shop vacant in York
The TG Jones shop - formerly WHSmith - in 39-41 Coney Street closed on Monday (October 19) and followed the closure of a key city centre post office in the same building five days earlier.
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Sheffield shortlisted in the final four for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield has been shortlisted as the next UK City of Culture for 2029 as bids are whittled down to the final four.
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Ripon MP raises concerns over treatment of rural postman
Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns about the treatment of a local postman who helped deliver a parish magazine.
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Cleveland Police had highest rate of complaints across England and Wales, IOPC says
The police watchdog put the rise in complaints down the artificial intelligence (AI).
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The Press Best Curry House 2026 finalists revealed
The finalists in The Press Best Curry House in York 2026 competition have been revealed.
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Teen caused £10,000 damage during 90mph police chase through Halifax
A teenage driver who caused £10,000 damage after leading police on a 90mph chase through Halifax has been sentenced.
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Yorkshire seaside town named among best in the UK beating Whitby and Scarborough
Filey has beaten both Scarborough and Whitby to be named one of the best seaside towns in the UK - see why.
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Bradford law firm Gordons appoints two commercial specialists
A LAW firm has strengthened its team with two new appointments
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Inquest opened into death of A1(M) murder crash victim
Elena Chiriac, 22 from Newcastle, died when two vehicles collided on the A1(M) on Sunday 4 October.
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Goat rescued by firefighters in field on outskirts of North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service was called to an area of Falsgrave, to the west of Scarborough, at 7.32pm last night (Wednesday, October 21).
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Here's why the air ambulance was called to County Durham town on Wednesday
A person was taken to hospital after a medical incident in Seaham, County Durham, on October 21, as the Great North Air Ambulance landed nearby.
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Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire river
A shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.
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'I lost my job six months after giving birth - now I'm opening my second skin clinic'
Body Era, a new wellness hub from award-winning entrepreneur Sam Porteous, is set to open on Yarm High Street.
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Full list of Darlington postcodes hit by power cut affecting 800 homes
Around 800 homes in Darlington are without electricity this morning. See the full list of 39 affected postcodes and when power could be restored.
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NHS boss issues fresh apology to 'brave' women caught up in breast cancer scandal
The boss of a scandal-hit NHS trust has apologised again to women harmed by unnecessary surgery, missed cancers and substandard care.
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as Edith faces new challenge
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as sister Edith balances exams, farming duties and preparations for the family tea van.
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The Voice UK star to perform at free Middlesbrough Diwali festival
Molly J, a semi-finalist on the ITV talent show The Voice UK, is set to take the stage at this year’s Diwali in Middlesbrough.
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Police seize vehicles in major Yorkshire immigration crime operation
Six people have been arrested and more than 600 vehicles searched during a major police operation targeting organised immigration crime across Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Darlington Mind's Mental Elf Festive 5k returns to South Park this Christmas
Darlington Mind’s Mental Elf Festive 5k returns to South Park on November 29, raising funds for mental health support with family fun and live entertainment.
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Prolific Darlington shoplifter jailed after stealing meat, beer and Pot Noodles
A prolific Darlington shoplifter has been jailed after stealing hundreds of pounds’ worth of goods and breaching a suspended sentence imposed just five days earlier.
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North Yorkshire grammar school named among England’s top 50 selective state schools
Ripon Grammar School ranks 42nd in England and is the only North Yorkshire grammar school in The Telegraph’s top 50, praised for results and opportunities.
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Two North Yorkshire village schools could merge to secure future
Two village primary schools in Yorkshire could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future.
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Drivers face delays on the M62 as traffic crawls at 25mph on busy stretch
M62 delays hit eastbound drivers between Brighouse and Gildersome, with traffic at 25mph and eight-minute delays towards Leeds on October 22 during rush hour.
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Sky confirms 4 more changes coming to millions of TVs in October
Sky TV customers may notice even more changes to its TV guide, as well as Sky+, Sky Q and Sky Glass and Stream.
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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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MoD defers almost £2bn in funding for mouldy and damp military accommodation
The Defence Committee recently said that the quality of service personnel homes is “shocking”, revealing that mould and damp was driving people out of the Armed Forces.
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PlayStation founder joins 400 games industry leaders at North East conference
Game Republic New Horizons brought games industry professionals to Middlesbrough, featuring PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi
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School praised for 'ambitious and caring' approach in Ofsted report
Headteacher Anne Proctor said: "We are delighted with this report."
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Heartbeat was the best of TV, here’s why I believe it can be revived - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: William Loneskie, Justice Park, Oxton, Lauder, Berwickshire.
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'Appalling' - 'Vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin prompting action call
Rubbish overflowing from York bins has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
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British Army bands to perform for first time at North East venue
British Army bands perform at Sunderland’s The Fire Station for the first time on November 25, with free Operation CyberBeat and The Beat of the Nation concert.
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Firefighter rushed to hospital after major response to house fire - what we know
A firefighter was taken to hospital after a major blaze at a derelict house on Apsley Crescent, Bradford, on October 21. Five fire engines attended.
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Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 to free up jobs grow
The campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, and is close to the threshold for parliamentary debate.
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Darlington cheese and wine shop thriving more than 25 years after opening
A long-standing cheese and wine shop is still drawing crowds after more than 25 years in business.
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Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 to free up jobs grow
The campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, and is close to the threshold for parliamentary debate.
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North East cathedral awarded £305k for urgent repairs and accessibility improvements
Newcastle Cathedral in the North East awarded £305,463 by Historic England for urgent roof and floor repairs, lift replacement and accessibility improvements.