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A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected
Drivers and rail passengers face disruption between York and Leeds from today as Leeds Festival and engineering works affect travel - what you need…
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Palestine Action trials show importance of juries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dave Roberts, Morley, Leeds.
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Police not ruling out link between A66 crash and fatal house fire killing two people
Police are not ruling out a possible link between a fatal house fire near Middlesbrough and a crash on the A66 less than two miles away that killed…
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James May defends petrolheads after fatal crash
James May has defended social media platforms after a fatal crash reignited debate over online content promoting reckless driving.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Has police action to tackle anti-social behaviour at this busy bus station worked?
Police are asking people if they think action to tackle anti-social behaviour behaviour at a bus station has worked.
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York motorists face disruption as temporary lights appear on two roads
Drivers are warned of delays as temporary traffic lights are installed on two York roads.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Missing woman may have travelled to North Yorkshire, say city police
A missing woman from London may have travelled to North Yorkshire.
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Robber jailed for murder of Sharon Beshenivsky died in prison of natural causes
A man who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murdering police officer Sharon Beshenivsky died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Ofgem price cap: how much are my bills set to rise?
Rising energy bills have been branded “difficult” by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4 per cent to a three-year high and analysts forecast a further 9 per cent hike from January.
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Wanted man identified after alleged assault on police officer in York
The incident took place at around 6.20pm on Saturday, August 22, on Scarcroft Hill, shortly after the conclusion of the Ebor Festival at York…
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Name of man charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Bradford
A man has been charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine on a Bradford estate.
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Support offered to York and North Yorkshire businesses to combat cyber threats
Small and medium-sized manufacturers are being offered fully funded cyber security support to help protect their operations from growing digital…
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LIVE - Homes evacuated and cordon in place after emergency in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Man accused of piloting small boat illegally across channel to stand trial in 2028
An African man living in Bradford charged with piloting a small boat illegally across the English Channel will stand trial in two years’ time.
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York farm shop's bid to stay open blocked amid green belt fears
A York farm shop which called for support to continue operating has had its bid for planning permission blocked.
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Middlesbrough house fire: Police murder investigation as two killed
Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
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Public urged not to graffiti buildings with tributes to young men killed on A66
A community group has urged people not to graffiti their buildings with tributes to the young men who died in the A66 crash.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Police release image after woman 'sexually assaulted' on North Yorkshire train
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to as they investigate an alleged sexual assault on a North Yorkshire train.
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Chief executive speaks of pride as he announces retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to retire next year.
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Urgent plea over planned £2.5 billion tram network running between Leeds and Bradford
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Yorkshire Grade II listed church to be given new lease of life through £122,760 grant
A historic church in Cold Kirby that was recently designated as a Grade II listed building by Historic England will now be given a new future through a National Lottery Heritage Fund of £122,760.
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Dolly Parton's reading legacy is helping more than 3,000 children in Newcastle
Music icon Dolly Parton has been hailed as an “inspiration” who leaves a legacy that will help children in Newcastle for generations to come.
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Ripon MP backs tougher social media restrictions for under-16s
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.
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'Fantastic response' so far to forthcoming Big Harrogate Sleepout for vital work of two local charities
With just weeks to go until the life-changing Big Harrogate Sleepout event, organisers are calling on local businesses, community groups and residents to sign up and help make this year's event the biggest yet.
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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Metro services thrown into chaos as 'cable theft' shuts major line and sparks delays
Yellow Line Metro trains were suspended between Pelaw and South Shields after another cable theft, with delays spreading across the wider network.
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'Extremely difficult decision’ as North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive announces his retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” in his career after taking the “extremely difficult decision” to retire.
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Yorkshire events set to finish in September
From flowerpot sculptures to wildflower picking, summer has brought a flurry of events to Yorkshire.
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How a teenager's turnaround inspired a new youth initiative in Darlington
A Darlington shopping centre manager has launched a new youth-led initiative to support teenagers aged 14 and over during the school holidays.
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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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Clacton by-election was not a reflection of EU support - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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Council's new advertising policy for lampposts could bring in some much-needed cash
A cash-strapped council's new advertising policy - including for some of its lamp posts - could bring in some much-needed cash.
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'An answer would be excellent' - Resident anger towards council over 2 month wait
A resident trying for two months to discuss an application with planners wants the situation to improve.
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Two people dead and murder investigation launched after 'devastating' house fire
Two people have died and a murder investigation has been launched following a “devastating” house fire in the early hours of this morning.
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Bike stolen in heart of York as police appeal for information
A bike was stolen from outside a York city centre gallery in the dead of night
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From 'shy' magician’s assistant to lead rider - meet Kynren’s daring equestrian
From working behind the scenes in a magic act to leading a major horse production, Edie Bainbridge has built a career on persistence and daring…
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A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected
Drivers and rail passengers face disruption between York and Leeds from today as Leeds Festival and engineering works affect travel - what you need…
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York farm shop's bid to stay open blocked amid green belt fears
A York farm shop which called for support to continue operating has had its bid for planning permission blocked.
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Councillor urges public not to speculate after house blaze leaves four in hospital
A councillor has urged people not to speculate about the cause of a “devastating” house fire which left four people in hospital.