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Countryfile legend shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire return
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish" according to a new report as he shares his love of Whitby and…
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‘Crude’ breeze-blocking in of windows seals planning application’s fate
Breeze-blocking in windows is a 'crude and unsympathetic intervention' downgrading the look of a Halifax town centre street, say unhappy…
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Dolly Parton's life in pictures over decades-long career after death aged 80
Dolly Parton lived an extraordinary life, with her music reaching millions of people around the world
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Couple return to North Yorkshire and UK's highest pub 30 years after marrying there
A couple who married at Britain’s highest pub after spotting it in a magazine have returned to the Yorkshire Dales landmark 30 years later to…
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New exhibition based on popular TV show opens this weekend
A NEW exhibition based on a popular television show opens this weekend.
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North East chemical sector calls for clear Government strategy
A North East industry leader has joined chemical sector bosses in calling on the Prime Minister to recognise chemicals as a foundational industry…
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Andy Burnham considering extra funding to tackle wildfires
Andy Burnham has indicated he is prepared to put more investment into climate resilience and tackling wildfires, after the epidemic of blazes that has scorched Britain this summer.
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Calls for 'proper devolution' to make planned tram network a reality
Campaigners are urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce “proper devolution” to ensure West Yorkshire finally gets a tram network.
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Inside wacky £600k Teesside townhouse with Harry Potter-style office
This Grade II listed townhouse in the heart of Norton has been transformed with striking botanical décor, luxury finishes and unique design…
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Couple return to Yorkshire Dales pub where they married 30 years ago
A couple has returned to the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales, where they got married, to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
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Around 500 attend Bradford event celebrating the Prophet’s legacy
AROUND 1,000 people gathered in Bradford for an evening of reflection, poetry, music and praise
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Students urged to get free MenB jab before Freshers' Week
Nearly one million students are being urged to get a free NHS MenB vaccination before heading to university
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King Charles 'seismic with rage' as Beckhams invite Prince Andrew
King Charles was reportedly "seismic with rage" after the Beckhams invited Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a birthday.
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The gains have been privatised and costs socialised of the water industry - Tracy Brabin
In the gothic auditorium of St George’s Church in Leeds, I sat alongside a hundred others in complete silence while a mother, Julie Maughan, spoke about her daughter. Heather Preen was just eight years old. Twelve days into a family holiday in Devon, the Preens went for a walk along the beach. Heather contracted the most aggressive strain of E. coli there is and, two weeks later, she was dead.
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Champion seagull impersonator from Yorkshire says birds get a bad press after squawking to victory
Britain's newly-crowned champion seagull impersonator has insisted the birds are "much misunderstood".
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Newton Aycliffe dad slams Darlington hospital after cut on toe led to leg amputation
A Newton Aycliffe dad says his life has “changed forever” after a cut on his toe led to his leg being amputated below the knee.
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‘Tragic to see’ - growing concern over damage to historic landmark
A York man has called on English Heritage to tackle damage to the historic mound at Clifford's Tower.
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Guisborough town centre to get new 20mph zones and road changes - public notice
Redcar and Cleveland Council is set to introduce new 20mph speed limits and one-way traffic restrictions on key roads in Guisborough, according to a…
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Labour told taxes need to be shifted from young to older property owners
It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to rule out tax rises in the Budget, telling ITV News hat he “won’t be unrealistic” about the state of the public finances.
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Award-winning folk duo to bring special reunion concert to Reeth
A popular 70s folk duo, Bob Fox and Stu Luckley, will perform an "unmissable" show at Reeth Memorial Hall in September.
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Police called in after fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to an abandoned motorcycle which was on fire in Acomb around 7.15pm yesterday…
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Would it hurt Andy Burnham to smarten up his appearance? - Sarah Todd
Half asleep on Monday morning, the initially muffled sounds of the television news reporters filled the room. They were talking about the holder of our nation’s highest office, the Prime Minister, arriving in Ukraine for his first overseas visit since taking over the reins.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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County Durham man squeezed his partner's neck so tightly it burst three blood vessels
A man responded to being told a relationship was over by squeezing his partner’s neck so tightly that it caused three blood vessels to burst, a…
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West Yorkshire lands top two spots in Britain’s best beer garden rankings
YORKSHIRE has been crowned home to Britain’s best beer gardens, a survey has confirmed.
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Gillamoor and High Farndale set for Feversham Cricket League final
The Feversham Cricket League Top Four Play-off final between Gillamoor and High Farndale will take place on Duncombe Park this weekend.
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Essential work in Ripon by Northern Gas Network will bring weeks of road closures and temporary traffic lights
Road closures and temporary traffic lights are to hit Ripon in the weeks ahead as Northern Gas Network carries out essential work.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Halloween Adventure brings witches, zombies and pumpkins to Yorkshire site
A woodland witch trail, zombie laser tag and a pumpkin patch are among the family-friendly highlights coming to Stockeld Park.
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Major medical conference set to bring more than £600,000 to Harrogate
Harrogate Convention Centre has secured the 2027 contract to host the 14th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory…
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Care home opens its doors for family fete in aid of Malton hospital
Manor Park Care Home in Old Malton is opening its doors for a day of traditional fun and fundraising.
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Popular annual Ladies Day returns to County Durham racecourse
Sedgefield Racecourse’s Bodhi Solutions Ladies Day is set to return, combining horse racing, fashion and live entertainment in County Durham while…
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Motorists urged not to panic buy fuel ahead of bank holiday
MOTORISTS are being urged not to panic buy fuel.
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Wheelchair friendly bench installed alongside river by North Yorkshire towns
A new wheelchair friendly bench has been installed by a Ryedale council.
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North East firm reaches milestone in turning waste biomass into cleaner aviation fuel
Teesside clean technology firm Nova Pangaea Technologies has completed successful endurance trials at its Wilton demonstration plant, saying it…
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New at-home HPV tests welcomed as boost to cervical cancer screening
A NEW at-home HPV testing kit could help save lives by catching cervical cancer early
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Much loved North Yorkshire restaurant saved after liquidation transfer
The company behind the much-loved Caramba Brazilian Steakhouse restaurants in York and Selby has gone into liquidation but a transfer to new owners…
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Yellow weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Yorkshire this week
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the region this week.
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Hiker's almost accidental climb of 40 Yorkshire mountains may set a new world record
A simple challenge to climb all the mountains in the Yorkshire Dales was to prove more than Christian Stocker anticipated when he realised just how many there actually are.
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World-famous Black Dyke Band to return to North Yorkshire venue
The Black Dyke Band, one of the world’s most celebrated brass bands, will return to The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn in 2027, following a…
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New blue plaque celebrates the man behind an iconic tower in West Yorkshire
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled at one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks, the Wainhouse Tower
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Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.
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Families invited to enjoy cycling activities as Tour of Britain hits Beverley
Beverley Westwood is set to host a variety of cycling-based activities for families as part of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Family fun day to support Great North Air Ambulance's lifesaving work
The Great North Air Ambulance Service will host its annual Helifest family fun day at Progress House on Urlay Nook Road, featuring entertainment,…
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Northern Ballet brings exclusive under-30s night to Leeds
AN exclusive ballet performance for under-30s is coming to Leeds this September.
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New programme to help North East manufacturers build inclusive workplaces
The North East Automotive Alliance, Ingeus and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority have launched a new InclusionWorks programme to help North…