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Bradford College marks T Levels Week with practical pathways for school leavers
Bradford College is preparing to mark national T Levels Week from 19 to 23 October 2026, showcasing how technical education is shaping the career prospects of young people across West Yorkshire.
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York mother takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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York secondary school shortlisted for prestigious national musical theatre award
The Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement.
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'Our daughter was left untreated for 55 hours' - Baby died amid hospital neglect
“Unfortunately, as our daughter had been left untreated for 55 hours, it was too late to save our darling girl.”
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York man, 74, banned from using layby just north of city
A 74-year-old York man has been banned from using a layby north of York after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a male.
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Teenager shares experience of hidden hearing loss that went undetected for years
A teenager has spoken out about living with hearing loss that went undetected for years.
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Hockney’s wishes respected as ‘one of his last projects’ opens in Bradford
A GALLERY dedicated to the late David Hockney that is re-opening in Bradford this week was one of the final projects the artist was involved in.
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UK's biggest record fair returns to York with 200,000 records on offer
York Racecourse will host the UK’s biggest record fair on Sunday, November 1.
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York coach house ‘with real presence’ hits the market – for £950,000
A coach house in Millgates, York, has hit the market – for £950,000.
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York student designs new device to save Network Rail £1 million
Jackson Hall, a 17-year-old T Level student from York College, designed a device to stop rodents from damaging signal boxes.
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Top York school launches new centre to stay at 'forefront of educational innovation'
York’s oldest school, St Peter's, has launched a new centre to improve its teaching and learning experiences.
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'M&S pre-cooked Christmas food has arrived - now I'm sick of turkey already'
M&S has launched its early range of pre-cooked Christmas food but is it all too soon, asks today's letter writer.
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Top York school launches new centre to stay at 'forefront of educational innovation'
York’s oldest school, St Peter's, has launched a new centre to improve its teaching and learning experiences.
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New chapter draws crowds to popular pub once visited by David Cameron
Diners have since left a series of positive reviews, praising the food, friendly service and welcoming atmosphere.
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York coach house ‘with real presence’ hits the market – for £950,000
A coach house in Millgates, York, has hit the market – for £950,000.
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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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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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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
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Bradford snooker halls and gaming lounges targeted in police crackdown
There were two arrests on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and the recovery of 10 nitrous oxide canisters.
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The couple who won £1 million after 'scraping together' 80p from dole money
The life-changing win came after jobless Tommy used 80p from the remains of his dole money.
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Police officer ‘sexually assaulted three women at York nightclub’
A police officer has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, is alleged to have sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Pop World in December 2024, York...
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East Yorkshire Buses announces new hospital service link to three towns
East Yorkshire Buses will launch the X56 service connecting York, Pocklington, and Market Weighton with Castle Hill Hospital.
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Applications now open for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions
Application forms are now available for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions this December.
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‘I couldn’t afford to do job without them' - Councillor who claimed most expenses
A Bradford councillor says politicians need a "serious conversation" about pay and expenses after members’ claims fell year on year.
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Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspection
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
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New Bradford musical earns 'next Billy Elliot' praise after sell-out performances
Salt the Musical wowed sold-out crowds in Saltaire, with audience members backing the show to reach bigger stages.
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'It is deeply concerning' - Bradford being one of hardest places to grow up in
The other areas in the bottom ten are Middlesbrough, Hounslow, Nottingham, Halton, Peterborough, Leicester, Liverpool, Sunderland and Medway.
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New Harrogate event aims to protect shop workers from crime and abuse
Harrogate BID is hosting the Retail Crime and Staff Safety Drop-in at the Victoria Shopping Centre as part of Safer Business Action Week.
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Fire service serving Bradford inspected - here's what the outcome was
It was the service’s fourth inspection of its effectiveness, efficiency and staff support.
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Harrogate Carol Services 2026: Nine Lessons, 23 and 24 Dec
Ripon Cathedral's Nine Lessons and Carols is 23 and 24 December at 5.30pm; the first tickets have gone. Royal Hall Christmas concerts 12 and 19 Dec, from £15.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Police called to incident at York bank
Police were called to a York bank after an incident that took place this lunchtime.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Two men rushed to hospital after 'industrial accident' at Leeds unit
The men were seriously hurt
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'I struggled at school, now I run a studio with more than 1,000 glowing reviews'
Lewis Millard had dreamed about running his own business since he was 14
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Vehicle said to have 'rolled' after crash in York and police close road
The incident is said to have happened in Malton Road, Huntington this evening (Tuesday, October 20).
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'Appalling'- 'vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
Rubbish overflowing from a York bin has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
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The Durham Market Hall trader that's supplied fresh fruit and veg for over 30 years
A Durham greengrocer that has been serving shoppers fresh fruit and vegetables for more than 30 years remains a fixture of Durham Market Hall and continues to champion healthy eating and local shopping.
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'Barmy Bingo' night with food, drinks and prizes coming to North East seafront STACK
Eyes down - enjoy bingo, food and spot prizes at STACK Seaburn's Barmy Bingo night on October 23, with tickets costing £6.50.
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Vehicle said to have 'rolled' after crash in York and police close road
The incident is said to have happened in Malton Road, Huntington this evening (Tuesday, October 20).
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North Yorkshire lifeboat crew tow pleasure boat to safety after dual engine failure
Scarborough Lifeboat Station's said its RNLI volunteer inshore lifeboat (ILB) crew had just been carrying out a routine training exercise on Sunday, October 18 when it was called to assist the craft in the South Bay area of Scarborough.
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North Yorkshire school named among best in country in prestigious league table
A grammar school which Richard Hammond attended has been named among the best in England in a national league table released today.
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Popular chain with 500 shops takes step closer to opening in York
Work is underway at a former York city centre shop which is set to become a popular drink, coffee, and sandwich chain.
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Police called to incident at York bank
Police were called to a York bank after an incident that took place this lunchtime.
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Police investigate after a woman was harassed by a man while walking in York
Police are investigating a report of a public order incident which occurred on Cromer Street, Glencoe Street, Pembroke Street and Shipton Street and Newborough Street, York. Between 12:41 pm and 1:14pm, on Thursday 8th October 2026, a black...
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Major art & antiques fair of the autumn is coming to Harrogate – free tickets
The hugely popular Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair will take place this autumn from November 13th–15th.
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County Durham mum and tiktoker praises local trail's safety for solo female walkers
A County Durham mam has praised Winlaton Mill's Land of Oak & Iron for the safety of its walking trail as a solo woman walker.
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...