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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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Filey Academy records 'strongest set of GCSE results for many years'
Filey Academy is celebrating the achievement of Year 11 students, with another year of improved results.
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Award-winning Harrogate venue has hosted no less than 16 royal visits since it was built in 1996
A famous Harrogate venue which has hosted no less than 16 royal visits has celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with celebrities from TV among a sea of familiar faces.
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GCSE results day: Joy and celebrations as Yorkshire pupils receive their grades
Pupils across Yorkshire have been celebrating after opening their GCSE results and discovering the grades secured after years of hard work.
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Harrogate adult learners prove it's never too late to achieve GCSE success
Adult learners who returned to education alongside work and family commitments are celebrating their GCSE results at Harrogate College.
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‘So proud’: Rossett headteacher praises pupils after GCSE results
Rossett School’s headteacher has praised the achievement, determination and character of Year 11 students as they received their results in Harrogate today.
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Darlington school celebrates strong GCSE results after ‘a period of change’
ST AIDAN'S CE Academy, in Darlington, is celebrating a year of strong GCSE results after more than one in five students achieved top Grades 7…
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'Shameless costcutting' blamed for decision to close Bridlington Care Unit
Campaigners who tried to save a care unit for elderly patients at Bridlington Hospital from closure have expressed outrage after an NHS trust pressed on, despite huge opposition.
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Fire service called to reports of fire near road in North Yorkshire
A crew responded to reports of a fire seen near a main road in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Wednesday).
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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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Tadcaster artist paints mural of Sam Smith's Brewery horses
Claire Bentley-Smith says the mural is both a tribute to the late owner of the brewery and the horses.
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Bradford roads to get new ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions
CITY of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is introducing new parking restrictions on Tong Lane from tomorrow,
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Rescue centre which has rehomed cats for over 60 years set to host special event
A Bradford cat rescue charity is hosting a coffee and cake afternoon to raise money.
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Fundraising cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for North East lifeboat crew
A group of fundraising cyclists have raised £3,000 for Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station after completing a challenging coast-to-coast ride.
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Update issued on popular chippy's future with owner leaving
The owner of the much-loved Bish'n'Chips, who is leaving in a few weeks, says the business will continue under new owners.
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£20,000 of ‘significant vandalism’ closes North East pier days after refurb completed
Tynemouth’s North Pier has closed with immediate effect after eight glass bricks were smashed near the lighthouse, just one week after the…
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STEM success: Harrogate Ladies’ College pupils achieve outstanding GCSE results
Pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College, which will become Duchy College next month, are celebrating the best 9-7 grade percentage at GCSE since 2023 and outstanding STEM results.
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Ashville pupils celebrate GCSE success as new Sixth Form awaits
Pupils at Ashville are celebrating after achieving another strong set of GCSE results.
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Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder on season-long loan
Harrogate Town have signed Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan.
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New Sixth Form Centre in Harrogate awaits for Ashville’s GCSE Class of 2026 celebrating top grades
Ashville has praised pupils from its GCSE Class of 2026 after it achieved another “excellent” set of grades, complementing the success of its A Level high-performers.
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North East cancer patient praises trial treatment for 'new lease of life'
A lung cancer patient has praised an experimental treatment trial at the University Hospital of North Tees after the new approach to managing fluid…
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Bradford man sat on bus 'waiting for opportunity' to record up the skirts of girls
A court has heard how a persistent sexual deviant caught with hundreds of thousands of indecent images of children set up multiple cameras to film a…
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Ripon market days see 31% increase in footfall
Thursday footfall in Ripon has increased by almost a third during a programme of free live music and family entertainment in the city centre.
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Care unit at hospital set to close after NHS trust meeting
The care unit at Bridlington Hospital is to close following a decision at a York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meeting…
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Ripley to host band that's accompanied Van Morrison more than 3,000 times in concert
The wooden floorboards of the Harrogate area’s oldest venue are to host its ‘biggest ever gig’ with a band almost as famous as its usual lead singer.
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Middlesbrough school celebrates 'best GCSE results in its history'
Students at a Middlesbrough secondary school are celebrating a record-breaking year after achieving the best GCSE and vocational results in the…
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Major station gateway plan deferred over ‘serious concerns’ about public safety
A majir station gateway redevelopment has been deferred in a North Yorkshire town over concerns about public drop-off facilities.
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Brayden Johnson: Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder on loan
Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan deal.
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GCSE results: Success for Harrogate students at The Grammar School at Leeds
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), including pupils from Harrogate and Wetherby, have celebrated excellent exam results.
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Full list of major chains offering free food and discounts to GCSE students
From Nando’s free chicken to Zizzi pizza and TGI Fridays Dirty Soda, here is the full list of GCSE results-day food, drink and cinema offers in…
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I retook a GCSE maths exam 11 years later after getting an A* - here's how I got on
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on.
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Fire service called to reports of fire near road in North Yorkshire
A crew responded to reports of a fire seen near a main road in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Wednesday).
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Toxic waste dumps: tell us where they are in your area
Prime Minister Andy Burnham took time out to speak at length to this newspaper this morning, on a broad range of issues, though his focus was on his latest instruction to ministers to put an end to the illegal dumping of waste.
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Customers ‘absolutely gutted’ as North East pizzeria serves last slice this week
South Shields restaurant Log Fire Pizza Co will close this weekend after owners Craig and Sarah Shelmerdine announced their final week of trading.
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'Early warning': Andy Burnham to give mayors responsibility for cracking down on £1bn illegal dumps
Andy Burnham is to give mayors across the country new responsibilities for cracking down on illegal toxic waste dumps which are currently costing the taxpayer an estimated £1bn a year.
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Police warning after counterfeit cash scam in Knaresborough
Police are warning people selling items online to be vigilant following a counterfeit cash scam in Knaresborough.
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Ryanair offers £29.99 'rescue fares' after EasyJet scraps Leeds Bradford flights
Ryanair is offering £29.99 "rescue fares" for passengers affected by easyJet's decision to scrap its full Leeds Bradford schedule.
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Greggs reveals its new autumn menu for 2026 with popular item returning
Greggs has announced its hugely popular Steak and Stilton Bake will be returning to its autumn menu.
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Fuel from vehicle parked in North Yorkshire car park 'drained and stolen'
North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation after fuel was allegedly drained and stolen from a Vauxhall Astra in a Tadcaster car park.
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72% of GCSEs at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top 7/8/9 grades
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have achieved excellent exam results with students from Harrogate and Wetherby.
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GCSE glory for Ripon's England football star
One of England’s brightest young football prospects is celebrating top GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite sporting career.
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North Yorkshire school bans full facial images of pupils over abuse fears
A NORTH Yorkshire school has banned the use of full facial images of pupils over fears they will be used by criminal gangs for child abuse.
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Students celebrate 'phenomenal' GCSE results at top York school
All Saints RC School students in York have celebrated “phenomenal” GCSE results.
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Debts revealed as York firm goes into liquidation owing nearly £1 million
A commercial vehicles retailer registered in York has gone into liquidation owing almost £1 million.
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Man suffers broken nose after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
A man sustained a broken nose after an alleged assault in Ripon.
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Campaigners attack First Bus after West Yorkshire franchise award
A BUS operator has been criticised by campaigners after being awarded a major contract under a new transport scheme.
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Bradford street to close for 10 days for water works
A BRADFORD street will temporarily close for water works
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UK handbag retailer to close website as takeover puts 21 stores at risk
Radley London, know for selling bags with its iconic dog logo on them, entered administration in May 2026.
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Brilliant Man City U-21 player Lottie scores highly in GCSEs at Ripon Grammar School
A young England footballer has scored top GCSE results at Ripon Grammar School after juggling exams with her sporting career.