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Second case of bluetongue confirmed in North Yorkshire as outbreak escalates
A second case of bluetongue virus has been confirmed in North Yorkshire amid an escalating national outbreak.
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Plans to convert Snainton chapel into home approved
The Methodist Circuit says the chapel is no longer viable due to its tiny congregation.
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Meet the North East hopefuls battling for a place at the Miss England final
Miss Newcastle 2026 contestants are competing for a place in the grand final, with the winner progressing to Miss England and potentially…
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'Bravo!' - York and North Yorkshire students celebrate GCSE success
It's a 'bravo!’ to York pupils as thousands of children receive their first ever sets of exam grades on GCSE results day.
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James Close on Atlas at Rockliffe: 'I want it to become one of the world’s best restaurants'
James Close is opening new restaurant Atlas at the five-star hotel Rockliffe. He speaks to Ralph Blackburn about aiming big and giving diners a memorable experience.
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St Peter’s Catholic College celebrates strong GCSE results success
Students at a North East secondary school are celebrating significant improvements across most subjects, with headteacher praising pupils’ hard…
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Students celebrate as 69 get 5+ in English and maths at North Yorkshire school
IT was a record-breaking year for Year 11 Lady Lumley pupils who collected their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday).
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York College adult learner Mao Chen secures job with West Yorkshire Police at age of 52 after gaining exceptional GCSE grades | Harrogate Informer
York College adult learner Mao Chen has secured a job with West Yorkshire Police at the age of 52 after gaining exceptional GCSE grades today.
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Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results
STUDENTS and staff at Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor are celebrating after the school achieved its best ever GCSE results.
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North East ice hockey star scores GCSE success alongside sporting career
Stockton student Ben Elliott successfully balanced exam revision with a demanding ice hockey schedule, travelling to Leeds four times a week to…
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York man jailed for 22 years for child sexual abuse
A man has been jailed for 22 years for child sexual abuse offences and possessing indecent images of children.
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Demolition work begins on North East eyesore pub after 470 tonnes of asbestos removed
The demolition of the Golden Eagle former hotel in Thornaby has finally begun today after about 470 tonnes of asbestos were removed from the eyesore…
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'We are so so proud' - York teenager with Down syndrome achieves seven GCSEs
A York teen with down syndrome has achieved seven GCSEs
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Warning as fires more than double in York and North Yorkshire
The number of fires in York and North Yorkshire in the last two months has more than doubled year-on-year, prompting warnings.
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DVLA confirms new change for all Bradford drivers with medical conditions
Bradford drivers with medical conditions can now report them online thanks to a new change to the service.
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Family-run North East fruit and veg shop to close after 30 years as owners retire
A family-run Sunderland fruit and vegetable shop is set to close its doors for the final time after more than three decades serving the community.
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Arrest made after ambulance involved crash while responding to incident in Bradford
An ambulance was involved in a Bradford crash while responding to another incident, it has been confirmed.
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Plans to close Bridlington ward described as 'worst possible outcome'
Plans to close Bridlington Community Unit, which provides elderly care, will result in the ‘worst possible outcome for patients and…
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WATCH: man enters high-speed chase with police on major road near York
A man has been arrested for a sling of driving offences following a high-speed police pursuit.
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Trial of facts over former councillor's "bigoted" tweets
Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.
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Greggs' new autumn menu items available at 200 North East shops in weeks
Greggs has announced its full 2026 autumn menu, with a returning fan favourite, buffalo chicken lunch options, pumpkin-spice drinks and seasonal…
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Police launch investigation after incident in taxi from York Station
Police are investigating an alleged theft after a passenger is alleged to have refused their fare from York city centre.
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Live facial recognition cameras explained - and where West Yorkshire Police use them
West Yorkshire Police’s deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras at Leeds Festival later this month is not the first time the force has used the technology.
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Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy
A STAINDROP Academy student who achieved five Grade 9s was left speechless after collecting her GCSE results today.
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Holidaymakers react to easyJet's 'disappointing' scrapping of Leeds Bradford flights
The news that easyJet is scrapping flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) next year will affect huge numbers of holidaymakers in West Yorkshire.
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Worker gets £90,000 after drill falls off ladder and punctures leg
A door fitter from Hull has been awarded compensation of £90,000 after a drill dropped off a ladder and penetrated his leg.
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Volunteers transform children's play area at Harrogate hospital
Children receiving care at Harrogate District Hospital are benefiting from a transformed outdoor play area thanks to a team of British Gas volunteers.
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Remarkable stories from successful pupils at Ripon Grammar School
Two students with remarkable stories stood out among a year of incredible GCSE success for Ripon Grammar School.
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Bradford drivers face Bowling Old Lane closure from tomorrow
A ROAD will be closed temporarily for electrical works.
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Lines reopen after major incident disrupts train services
Trains services to and from York have been disrupted by a major incident.
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Harrogate College students celebrate GCSE success while juggling work and family
From working at Harrogate Hospital to caring for a young family, students at Harrogate College have been celebrating GCSE English and maths results after fitting their studies around work, family and other commitments.
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Stuffed toys contributed to driver killing much-loved family man, court hears
A driver whose view was blocked by stuffed toys and later killed a man in a collision in West Yorkshire has been sentenced.
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Outstanding GCSE results at one of Yorkshire's only all-girls schools
Pupils at Queen Mary's School are celebrating after almost half of all GCSE grades were awarded at grades 7 to 9.
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Tapas restaurant in coastal North Yorkshire town applies for new licence
A COASTAL tapas restaurant in a popular North Yorkshire town has applied for a new licence from the council.
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North East driver receives five-year ban over failure to give Jeep driver details
Lee Markham, 50, of Hallfield Close, Sunderland, has been banned from driving for five years after failing to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand…
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North East entrepreneur's hopeful message to pupils disappointed by GCSE results
North East businesswoman Michelle Sheekey is encouraging students disappointed by their GCSE results not to give up on their ambitions after growing…
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Britain's highest pub brings taste of Yorkshire to North East food venue
The Tan Hill Inn, the UK's highest pub, has expanded beyond Yorkshire for the first time in more than 300 years by opening a street food outlet…
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Biker suffers serious injuries in two-vehicle crash in County Durham
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, with police now appealing for more information.
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Police launch investigation after incident in taxi from York Station
Police are investigating an alleged theft after a passenger is alleged to have refused their fare from York city centre.
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Man arrested in connection with reported racial abuse in York city centre
A man has been arrested in connection with reported racial abuse in Piccadilly, York.
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Ferraris and Lamborghinis among attractions at North Yorkshire sports car event
Motoring enthusiasts will gather at Newby Hall near Ripon as the popular Sports Cars in the Park event returns with hundreds of prestigious…
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North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water
Residents at a Saltburn care home are going the extra mile to help people thousands of miles away who lack access to clean water and safe sanitation.
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Van seized in County Durham fly-tipping investigation and illegal waste dumping rise
Durham County Council has seized a van believed to have potentially been used in an alleged fly-tipping incident in South Hetton as investigations…
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'We are so so proud' - York teenager with Down syndrome achieves seven GCSEs
A York teen with down syndrome has achieved seven GCSEs
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Top grades rise but 'standard pass' falls amid mixed results nationwide
More than one in five GCSE entries across the UK have achieved a top grade.