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Volunteers needed to plant tens of thousands of trees near river
Ribble Rivers Trust is calling on the public to get involved in its latest tree planting season.
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Urgent search for man last seen in York pub
Police have launched an urgent search for this man today (Wednesday). He is Sean, and he’s gone missing following a visit to a York pub last night. This picture was taken while he was in the Golden Fleece in Pavement. Golden Fleece,...
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Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams government
The boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.
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Police hunt mystery man after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information following an alleged assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
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LIVE - One person in hospital after crash at County Durham crossroads
Waldridge Road is closed both ways from Waldridge Lane to Edmondsley Lane at the crossroads at Edmondsley, County Durham, due to a crash.
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Live day 3 - Men stand trial accused of County Durham petrol station murder
Follow live coverage of the trial of five men accused of murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council failed to budget for £60m due to Peel under 'punitive' clause
Council officials attempting to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport failed to budget for at least £60m of costs being owed to landowner Peel under a ‘punitive’ lease clause they had signed up to, it has been revealed.
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Drivers face delays as queues build on A64 near York
Drivers are facing delays on the A64 this morning with queues building.
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'No warnings and no second chances' as police get new powers to seize off-road bikes
Durham PCC Joy Allen welcomes new powers allowing police to seize cars, e-scooters, off-road bikes and motorcycles used for anti-social driving.
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How to vote for the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to visit Bradford this year
People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.
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Rock icon to play headline show in York tonight - here's all you need to know
A frontman of a top American band is set to perform in York tonight.
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Martin House raises £280,000 at ball attended by Sir Gareth Southgate
MARTIN House Children’s Hospice has raised more than £280,000 in a single night
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Why a police helicopter was spotted hovering over Darlington last night
A police helicopter was seen hovering over Darlington last night (October 20), with emergency services now confirming details of the incident.
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‘I’ve never seen so many blue lights’: casualty cut free after York crash closes road
A casualty was cut free from a vehicle after a crash which closed a York road last night.
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New Wickes store officially opens in Harrogate
A new Wickes store has officially opened on Ripon Road in Harrogate today (Wednesday).
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Killer Billy Dunlop to make bid for freedom as fourth parole hearing starts today
“Evil” killer Billy Dunlop will today plead for his release from prison as his fourth parole hearing gets underway in London.
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MPs urge wildfire reforms after record incidents - including North York Moors blaze
MPs are calling for disposable barbecue restrictions, new firefighting aircraft and Australian-style public awareness campaigns after two record-breaking wildfire years across the UK.
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North Yorkshire farmer wins national award for regenerative farming transformation
North Yorkshire farmer James Johnson wins Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for transforming Mallard Grange Farm through regenerative farming.
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Strictly Come Dancing star set for exciting new career move away from BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas is reportedly set to appear as a judge on Dancing With The Stars.
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'Here’s to York' - band to celebrate anniversary with biggest ever headline show
A York band is preparing to mark 20 years in music with their biggest headline show right back where it all began.
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Killinghall Village Hall’s £27,000 upgrade to cut energy bills
The £27,018 project is expected to save an estimated £2,493 a year through solar power and LED lighting
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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Driver more than 3 times alcohol limit used same petrol station as police, court told
A driver was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he drove to a petrol station used by police, York magistrates heard.
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Top York venue set to reopen magical Christmas attraction
A much-loved York museum is set to bring the feeling of Christmas Eve anticipation to the city centre this year.
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Bradford's music scene set for major boost as ambitious new strategy launches
The Bradford District Music Strategy will be launched at Bradford Live on Thursday, October 29.
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Appeal for witnesses after assault outside Harrogate shop
Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the public was assaulted on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.
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Royal Hall hosts Ashville's movie-themed music spectacular
Ashville pupils performed in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrogate's Royal Hall for the school's annual House Music Competition.
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Thousands worth of 'stolen' LEGO, chocolate and alcohol found - three arrested
Lego, chocolate, and booze are among the 'stolen' items that were found in a car pulled over by police in East Yorkshire,
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York and Scarborough maternity services need £736k to meet NHS standards
THE trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals needs an estimated £736,000 to meet new national maternity and neonatal care requirements being introduced across England.
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The Government needs to stop taxing the spaces that colleges need - Bill Jones
Last year, my colleagues and I faced a choice. We could stretch our cash reserves to find room for more young people in Leeds or turn them away. We chose to make room. In a city with a growing teenage population and long waiting lists for courses, what else could we do? But reserves run out, so that cannot be the long-term plan.
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DWP issues four-month warning to people who owe benefit money
The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order. Find out who is affected and what to do if you receive a letter.
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Welfare Hub planned for Harrogate Stray Bonfire
A welfare hub offering warmth, drinking water and help contacting family and friends will be available at this year’s Stray Bonfire and Fireworks in Harrogate.
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A160 closed after spillage causes major disruption
The A160 in Lincolnshire has been closed after a spillage near Immingham.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as pay talks resume
Planned strikes by more than 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Sandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
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Why family-run Consett chippy remains favourite with fish and chip fans 18 years on
Family-run Blackhill Fish & Chips has served Consett for 18 years, winning loyal customers with traditional fish and chips and glowing reviews.
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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Sex offender back behind bars after exposing himself to railway station commuters
A convicted sex offender is heading straight back to prison after exposing himself to commuters at Newcastle Central station.
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Police drop case against church magazine editor who picked up dead deer off A66
Police have dropped a case against a church magazine editor who picked up a dead deer off the A66 in a bid to take it home and eat it.
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Six York-made documentaries set to reach audiences across the country
Six documentaries produced through Aesthetica for an innovative storytelling project are set to reach viewers nationwide.
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Nine million UK homes enter winter with no energy bill buffer
More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.
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Vanessa Williams announces Bradford show on first full UK tour
Vanessa Williams is bringing her upcoming UK tour to Bradford Live on February 26.
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Rejoining the EU won’t stop illegal migration to the UK - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jarvis Browning, Fadmoor, York.
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Yorkshire dark matter experiment would require additional funding
A flagship scientific project that could bring Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to North Yorkshire would require extra Government funding if a UK bid is successful, ministers have said.
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York city centre shop offers sneak peak ahead of reopening TOMORROW
A popular York city centre shop has given customers a sneak peek into their newly refurbished location ahead of opening day.
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SPARK York unveils packed half-term programme of family activities and workshops
SPARK: York CIC is gearing up for the October half-term with various workshops, community initiatives, and family-friendly events.
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Harrogate families on benefits fall £112 a month short on a three-bedroom home
New figures shine light on Harrogate housing rental market
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Yorkshire brewery launches its strongest ever ale in Morrisons stores
Theakston’s Brewery has announced the launch of a new ale, Special Reserve, coming to Morrisons this month.
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York takeaway rules fears for businesses as efforts to tackle obesity defended
A row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.
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£1.64m funding to offer Leeds rough sleepers accommodation by Christmas 2026
Leeds City Council receives £1.64m government funding to provide accommodation for rough sleepers by Christmas 2026, with charities supporting the scheme.