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Music producer Trevor Horn to bring spoken-word tour to Durham homecoming
Durham-born music producer Trevor Horn returns to Gala Durham with spoken-word show Adventures in Modern Recording, sharing his career stories.
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Mayor fuming after Middlesbrough named 'worst place to grow up in UK'
The mayor of Middlesbrough has hit out at a report which describes the town as the hardest place to grow up in the country.
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North East firms win national awards for innovation and workforce growth
North East firms Care Messenger Holdings and Osbit win national BCC Chamber Business Awards 2026 for digital innovation and engineering talent development.
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TV Police Interceptor sergeant had ‘risky’ public sex with PC, disciplinary told
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary had sex with a probationary officer while he was supposed to be on night shift, a disciplinary hearing has heard.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Knife-swinging attacker launched glass ashtray and kettle water at police
A knife-swinging man who launched a glass ashtray and water from a kettle at police officers in Hartlepool has been jailed.
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Halloween concert brings spooky hits to Bradford’s St George’s Hall
A Halloween-themed concert is coming to Bradford's St George's Hall.
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Billy Dunlop parole hearing LIVE - Killer admits he felt 'euphoric' after murder
Killer Billy Dunlop will today plead for his release from prison as his fourth parole hearing gets underway in London.
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North Yorkshire to host ghost tours with tales of sobbing women and spirits
Kiplin Hall hosts Halloween ghost tours on October 30 and 31, exploring 400 years of chilling legends, unexplained events and ghost stories.
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Harrogate National Autistic Society 'passionate' about Christopher's Law battle
“We at the Harrogate and District Branch of the National Autistic Society are passionate in supporting the campaign for Christopher's Law to be enacted as soon as possible”
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Bishop Auckland bakery's Great Bake Off ends in cake controversy over winning slice
A Bishop Auckland bakery's homemade Bake Off has sparked a light-hearted debate after staff questioned whether the winning cake deserved victory after selling out first with fewer slices than a rival.
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Cyber attacks show that we need to disconnect as much as possible from the internet - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: William Loneskie, Oxton, Lauder, Berwickshire.
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The scenic County Durham village about to bring back its popular food week
Lanchester Food Week returns this month, giving residents a chance to celebrate and support the County Durham village’s independent pubs, restaurants and takeaways.
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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