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Firefighters rush to early morning blaze at major Teesside industrial site
Cleveland Fire were called to a blaze at the Net Zero Teesworks site in Redcar on Tuesday morning (October 20).
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County Durham victims' champion welcomes £195,000 funding but warns more is needed
County Durham PCC Joy Allen welcomes £195,000 for victims affected by prisoners’ early release, but warns chronic underfunding means more support is needed.
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North Yorkshire diabetes café helps Type 1 patients feel 'less alone'
Northallerton’s Type 1 diabetes support group at Friarage Hospital marks two years, helping patients manage diabetes, connect with others and support mental health.
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Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 300 times face value
A rare 2009 Blue Peter London 2012 Olympic Games 50p coin has fetched £160 on eBay after attracting 15 bids, selling for more than 300 times its face value.
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North Yorkshire Council considers new powers to tackle illegal vapes and tobacco sales
North Yorkshire Council is being asked to approve an updated trading standards enforcement policy that would introduce fixed penalty notices for certain
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Inside York leisure centre’s brand-new sensory room for children
A new sensory room has opened for young children at one of York's leisure centres.
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Ripon Grammar School ranked among England’s top 50 grammar schools
Ripon Grammar School has been ranked among the top-performing grammar schools in England in a new league table published by The Daily Telegraph.
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Ripon farmer wins national award for regenerative farming
A farmer near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards, recognising changes introduced to improve soil health,
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Why are we not building more bungalows to ease the housing crisis? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Leeds.
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Harrogate's Myrings scoops three Yorkshire gold awards
Harrogate's Myrings Estate Agents has won three Yorkshire gold awards as part of a six-award haul for customer service.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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BBC presenter and author's Bradford visit hailed as a 'magical evening'
Organisers praised BBC presenter Reeta Chakrabarti's Brontë Birthplace appearance as a “magical evening” that drew warm feedback from visitors.
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Harrogate retail staff invited to drop-in event tackling crime and abuse
Harrogate retail staff are being invited to a drop-in event focused on tackling shop crime and improving staff safety.
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BBC to axe 3 major channels as broadcaster makes £500 million cuts
The move is part of wider financial pressures facing the broadcaster.
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Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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Live - 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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This number plate issue could see you fined for crashes you weren't in
Vehicle cloning hits record high as more than 11,400 motorists contest fines for offences committed by fraudsters on cloned number plates.
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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Badger baiter caught out by videos on phone of dogs attacking and killing badgers
A badger baiter from South Yorkshire who was caught out by videos found on his phone showing his dogs hunting, fighting and killing wildlife has been jailed for three years.
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York area vineyards take on apprentices as industry grows with skills shortages
North Yorkshire’s growing wine industry is creating new career opportunities through hands-on training leading to apprentices being taken on.
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Record-breaking Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for children's hospice
A charity ball at Rudding Park has raised more than £280,000 for Martin House children’s hospice – the highest total in the event’s history.
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
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County Durham Reform deputy leader 'won't be lectured to' after ITV investigation
Durham County Council’s deputy leader Darren Grimes has come under fire after appearing to offer training for controversial Reform candidates.
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Top comedian announces two York shows in one day for new tour
A popular stand-up comedian is set to bring his new stand-up tour to York - with two shows scheduled on the same day.
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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New doors installed at Knaresborough public toilets after repeated acts of vandalism
New doors installed at Knaresborough public toilets after repeated vandalism
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North East woman who wanted Pilates to be 'for everybody' strikes gold at nationals
A North East Pilates founder who set out to make the exercise “affordable and accessible for everybody” has struck gold at a national business awards ceremony.
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The countdown is on: Make a move to Harrogate in time for Christmas
Harrogate new homes ready to move into before Christmas
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Harrogate food hall launches unique pickle-filled Christmas hamper
Harrogate food hall Weetons has launched a Christmas hamper dedicated to pickle lovers.
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Suspected burglary in the early hours in York
There’s been a suspected burglary that occurred in the Heslington area of York.It took place in the early hours of the morning last Saturday when a building near The Outgang was damaged, on Main Street.Police are appealing for information...
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Chancellor backs mayor's plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport land
The Prime Minister, Chancellor and Transport Secretary have reacted to Oliver Coppard’s plans to buy the land on which Doncaster Sheffield Airport sits.
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Keepers 'devastated' and visitors 'gutted' as beloved North East otter dies aged 17
Beloved otter Musa has died aged 17 at Washington Wetlands Centre, prompting emotional tributes from keepers and visitors.
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‘Pathetic old git’: NHS trust sorry for offensive replies from health centre account
An NHS trust has apologised after dozens of bizarre, offensive and anti-vaccine responses were posted from a health centre's Google account over a five-year period.
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Drug gang ringleader who benefitted by £2.75 million ordered to pay back £260k
A drugs gang ringleader has been ordered to pay back more than £250,000.
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'I thought I was going to die': Mother strangled and held captive by childhood friend
A mother was strangled and punched by her friend when he "trapped" her in his flat overnight - after inviting her in for a brew.
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Electric scooter stolen outside York supermarket
An electric scooter has been stolen from outside the Sainsbury's Local supermarket in Clifton, York.
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Ripon Christmas Market returns with three days of festive shopping and entertainment
Ripon Christmas Market set to return with three-day festive celebration 🎄
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Richard Hammond's business is put in liquidation
A business owned by former BBC Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has been put into liquidation.
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Plan to build new homes in field refused as residents raise fears of 'urban sprawl'
THE planned building of nine new homes in a field off Fold Lane, Cowling, has been refused.
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Businesses offered £3,000 grant to hire young people in York and North Yorkshire
Employers across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to tap into a new source of young talent.
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'Totally pointless' - Councillors reject plans to allow weekend voting in elections
Councillors have delivered a withering assessment on a Government pilot programme which would have allowed Redcar and Cleveland residents the chance to vote on a weekend.
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New 'incredibly proud' principal sets out plan and vows to build on college's success
Vikkie Morton is the new principal of Hartlepool Sixth Form College, bringing 20 years’ further education experience and a focus on inclusion and careers.
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Hundreds of creative projects leave lasting legacy across North East city
UK Shared Prosperity Fund backed 430+ creative projects in Sunderland, reaching 1.5m people with arts, heritage, workshops and wellbeing benefits across Wearside.
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Three arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery in North East
Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery across Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside.
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Walkers launches new premium crisp range with 4 flavours in supermarkets
The new crisps are slow-cooked with a thinner cut and more folds and contain premium ingredients like truffle and olive oil.
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Join the Mixie Monster Hunt – and win a star prize to Wicked Web’oween!
The Mixie Monster Hunt is ON! This week, Mixie, the YorkMix Monster, is heading out across York and North Yorkshire for five days of Halloween fun! Armed