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Man accused of 39 child sexual abuse offences dies on eve of his trial
A man charged with multiple historic child sex offences dating back to the 1980s has died after being taken ill in prison.
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St Aidan's celebrates record-breaking GCSE results
Students at St Aidan's Church of England High School are celebrating after the school recorded some of its best-ever GCSE results.
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GCSE success stories showcase county’s academic strength | Harrogate Informer
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results as some of the county’s schools have witnessed record levels of success.
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Wildfires: Andy Burnham is fiddling while Britain burns - Yorkshire Post Letters
Paul Morley, Long Preston, Skipton.
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'Devastating' fire shuts North East chippy loved by Sam Fender and England footballer
Lewis’s Fish Restaurant in Seahouses has closed until further notice after a fire at its Main Street premises, although everyone on site escaped…
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What to do after EasyJet cancels Leeds Bradford Airport flights from January 2027
With EasyJet cancelling all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 2027, advice has been issued to travellers whose plans have been…
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Harrogate pupils achieve best top-grade GCSE results in four years
Pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College are celebrating their best percentage of top GCSE grades in four years.
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Emmerdale fan-favourite star returns to the show after leaving for six months
Rodney Blackstock made an appearance on the show after disappearing for six months.
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Almost 430,000 taxpayers miss first digital tax deadline
NEARLY half of people eligible for digital tax reporting have missed the first quarterly deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
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Nearly £400k spent on disused private school near York
Almost £400,000 has been spent on the upkeep of the former Queen Margaret's School, in Escrick near York, by administrators following its…
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Ripon optician invests £34,000 in new dry eye treatment technology
A Ripon optician has invested £34,000 in new technology to provide specialist procedures for people suffering from dry eye.
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Harrogate school at the heart of community celebrates 'every achievement and every student'
Harrogate’s ‘most welcoming’ school is celebrating the achievements of its students as they receive their GCSE results today.
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'I'm just buzzing' - Darlington dancer defies her own expectations to pass GCSE exams
A NORTH EAST performer who didn’t expect to obtain any GCSEs is dancing with joy today after passing all her exams.
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Woman reportedly sexually assaulted on train - police issue statement on incident
A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted by a man sitting behind her while travelling on a train.
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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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Maya Chappell's family given 'hope' after Andy Burnham pledge on early prison release
Andy Burnham’s promise to “push the system as hard as I can” to keep child killers behind bars has been welcomed by the family of a murdered…
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Why the Government needs to revise the Council Tax system - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Philip Hutchinson, Scarr Green Close, Meltham.
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Newton Aycliffe students achieve 'outstanding' T Level results
UTC South Durham celebrates 100 per cent T Level pass rate and impressive student destinations
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Inside Richard Hammond's new £1.9m mansion
Ripon-educated Richard Hammond bought a £1.9 million bachelor pad in Wales earlier this year after his divorce.
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Man, 75, achieves lifelong dream of playing rugby and cricket at this famous ground
A 75-year-old has completed a sporting double that many lifelong Yorkshire sports fans could only dream of: playing both cricket and rugby league at…
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International footballer star scores with standout GCSE results
An England and Manchester City star has scored standout GCSE results despite missing three days of school each week.
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York paedophile jailed for more than 22 years for rape and sexual abuse of child
A York paedophile is today starting nearly 23 years in jail for raping and sexually abusing a young girl.
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Line-up as George Michael tribute and country music comes to Sunderland’s Keel Square
Sunderland’s Keel Square Summer Series runs from August 21 to 31, bringing George Michael tribute Rob Lamberti, The Bootleg Beatles, Armand Van…
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Ripon Grammar School students on cloud nine as they celebrate top grades
Four Ripon Grammar School pupils celebrated achieving 10 or more grade 9 GCSEs as the North Yorkshire school recorded one of its strongest sets of…
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Strong exam year for students at schools in Ripon, Boroughbridge and Bedale
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results at schools including Ripon, Boroughbridge and Bedale.
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2 teens arrested, 1 seriously injured, after motorbike crash on busy Bradford road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Bradford left a teenager with a serious leg injury.
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Bradford-based equestrian firm adopts rescue horse in charity partnership
AN equestrian firm has adopted a rescue horse as part of a charity partnership.
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GCSE success stories showcase county’s academic strength
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results as some of the county’s schools have witnessed record levels of success.
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Historic former pub set ablaze in 'arson attack' as police probe launched
An probe has been launched after a historic former Middlesbrough pub was set ablaze in an "arson attack".
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Three leaders of Reform-led councils unite against giant windfarm near Bronte country
THREE leaders of Reform-controlled councils in West Yorkshire and Lancashire are united in their opposition to a giant windfarm which a company…
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Three new independent businesses join Halls of Ripon
Three independent businesses have joined Halls of Ripon following a major refurbishment of the city centre department store.
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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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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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York's largest secondary school celebrates outstanding GCSE results as students shine
Today is a day of pride for Year 11 at Archbishop Holgate’s School as students celebrate their GCSE results.
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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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'Remarkable' chapter in North Yorkshire fishing history with bluefin tuna arrival
A remarkable chapter in Whitby's fishing history has been written this week, with the arrival of two giant Atlantic bluefin tuna.
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North Yorkshire pupils celebrate strong GCSE results across county schools
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results as some of the county’s schools have witnessed record…
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Police praise courage of girl whose evidence put York paedophile behind bars
Police and a judge have praised the bravery of a girl whose actions led to a York paedophile being jailed for more than 22 years.
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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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UK travel company ceases trading after 40 years - see if your trip is affected
Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.
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Emmerdale fan-favourite star returns to the show after leaving for six months
Rodney Blackstock made an appearance on the show after disappearing for six months.
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Man and woman charged after six people discovered in lorry in Yorkshire
A man and a woman have been charged following the discovery of six people inside a lorry in Yorkshire.
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Behind the gates of £675k Teesside farmhouse with a pizza oven, pub and laundry chute
The Old Farmhouse in Elton is on the market for £675,000, featuring extensive gardens, countryside views, an outdoor pizza oven, kitchen and its…
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Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'
Darlington town centre should be put "at the heart of our community" by 2030 under a new council strategy aimed at changing how the centre…
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Great North Run unveils 45th anniversary medal year after map blunder
Great North Run organisers have unveiled a special 45th anniversary finisher medal for 2026, a year after a map error on last year's medal…
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Pupils overcome illnesses as Darlington college celebrates strong GCSE results
TWO Darlington pupils have particular reason to be proud after overcoming serious health challenges to do well in their GCSEs.
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Late night anti-social behaviour hitting residents on Darlington housing estate
Residents on Darlington’s unfinished Central Park estate have faced off-road bikes, noise and thefts from cars in what a councillor called a…
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County Durham villagers plead for changes as roads 'plagued by speeding and crashes'
Residents have called for new road safety measures and a designated pedestrian crossing amid concerns over speeding and dangerous driving.
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK this month after 6 years away
Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are expected to start school in Britain in September.