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Cancer treatment centre set to open in part of Headingley stadium
Plans to create a cancer treatment centre in part of Headingley stadium have been approved by the city council.
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'It’s a life changing event' - York care boss calls for clearer communication
A York care home manager has called for clearer communication and better support for families navigating the care system to facilitate better public…
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Award-winning North Yorkshire pub liquidates owing more than £80,000
An awarding winning village pub at Riccall in North Yorkshire has gone under, with its company owner owing more than £80,000.
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I retook a GCSE maths test 11 years later to see whether my A* grade was a fluke
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on. But how did I get on?
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Live facial recognition to be used at Leeds Festival
Police will be using live facial recognition technology at Leeds Festival this year, it has been confirmed.
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LIVE - 'Severe' delays as A1(M) partially blocked after crash near Darlington
The A1(M) has been partially blocked following a crash near Darlington.
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Luxury UK property developer enters administration as house prices dramatically fall
A luxury property developer based in London has collapsed into administration.
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More than 100 attend Sunderland networking event at Stadium of Light
More than 100 people gathered at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light for the latest meeting of a popular networking organisation.
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Sweet boxes contained illegal vapes and dodgy tobacco, York court told
North Yorkshire consumer watchdogs found illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco hidden in sweet boxes in a store that put profit above public safety.
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M&S brings back 'best ever' cookies for 2026 and shoppers say they 'can't wait'
M&S has revealed it is bringing back its gingerbread and white chocolate cookies for the festive period.
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Darlington students’ GCSE success fuels dreams of flying and politics
Darlington pupils achieve record results at Haughton Academy
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Andy Burnham needs to be careful with talk of ‘imposter syndrome’ - Jayne Dowle
As GCSE results come out today, should we stand by for another social media post from our prime minister fretting about “imposter syndrome”? I do hope not. Andy Burnham’s confession last week to having a “nerve settler” at a nearby pub before his Cambridge interview does not exactly inspire our young people with confidence.
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Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to help on leading survey
Businesses across York and North Yorkshire are urged to share their views and experiences to support important research about the region's…
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Goole firm supports major energy project with rapid turbine repairs
A major energy project in the Netherlands is being supported by the rapid work of Goole-based engineering firm Salko UK.
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Do teachers know GCSE results before students receive them?
It's GCSE results day and while students prepare to pick up their exam results, do teachers get to find out before them?
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Quaint Victorian tearoom tucked away in a whimsical garden on North Yorkshire coast
Saltburn Valley Gardens is home to woodland walks, Italian gardens, a miniature railway and a Victorian tearoom hidden among one of the North…
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Newton Aycliffe family's life-saving mission after man's heart stopped in forest
A Newton Aycliffe man whose life was saved by seconds is backing a mission to get lifesaving defibrillators into more communities across County…
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Ex-soldier planned to meet 'girl' at KFC and take her to his Shildon home for sex
A former serviceman is starting his second long prison sentence over his continuing "sexual preoccupation with young girls".
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'Her spirit lives on' - over half a million raised in honour of York teen Millie
A charity set up in memory of a young girl has raised more than half a million pounds to support seriously ill children and their families.
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Bradford to host first Ghana-Yorkshire trade and investment summit
A NEW business summit will connect Ghanaian investors with Yorkshire’s public and private sectors.
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Balanced budgets can help families prevent summer hurting their finances for months to come - Vikki Brownridge
We’re in the middle of the school holidays – six weeks that in today’s society can feel expensive, especially if you’re also having to reduce your working hours or incur additional childcare costs. It’s no surprise that worries about incurring debt over this period may loom.
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Homes evacuated as high County Durham man pulled 'gun' in late-night police standoff
A man high on drink and drugs was involved in a police standoff in which he threatened officers with a suspected firearm.
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Oasis, Queen and classic films coming to Bradford's Pictureville Cinema this autumn
A CINEMATIC celebration of music legends is coming to the big screen.
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Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to help on leading survey
Businesses across York and North Yorkshire are urged to share their views and experiences to support important research about the region's…
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Lifeboat fundraising weekend raises thousands on Yorkshire coast
Staithes and Runswick RNLI has thanked supporters after its annual Lifeboat Weekend raised nearly £13,000, bringing together residents, visitors…
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Hundreds of young dinosaur fans flock to North East science centre
Dinosaur fever swept through the North East as hundreds of young visitors put a resident expert to the test at a special event celebrating one of…
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Oasis reunion documentary to be screened at Darlington cinema
Music fans in Darlington will be able to relive Oasis’s long-awaited reunion tour when the new documentary Oasis Live ’25 arrives at Vue cinema…
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Celebrated artist returns to Yorkshire Sculpture Park with new wildlife exhibition
CELEBRATED artist Angela Harding has returned to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park with a new exhibition.
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Major sports car show set to return to Newby Hall this autumn
Newby Hall & Gardens will host the Autumn Sports Cars in the Park show on Sunday, September 6.
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Two-day road closure announced in Storwood as new fibre cables installed
Narrow Lane in Storwood is anticipated to be closed for two days from September 1.
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Two HGV drivers stop 'hammered' drink driver after World Cup pub session
A drink driver was more than twice the legal alcohol limit the morning after he watched a World Cup in a pub with friends, York magistrates heard.
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How far Bradford City will travel in League One - and how much it costs
BRADFORD City fans tonight make the first journey of a near 6,000-mile League One odyssey. Here is how much it costs driving to every away game.
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Two North Yorkshire roads to close for several weeks for various work
Two North Yorkshire roads, Station Road and Mill Lane, will be closed to traffic for several weeks.
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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'This is the fulfilment of a dream that started with one man’s crazy idea'
A family-run farm business is opening its doors after a two-year journey.
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Harrogate dental practice celebrates 25th anniversary
A Harrogate dental practice is celebrating 25 years in business.
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Saltaire dance school launches new weekly classes for adults
A DANCE school is launching a new series of weekly classes designed for adults of all ages and abilities in Saltaire.
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Ludwig series 2 full cast list for BBC mystery show starring David Mitchell
David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin are among the stars back for a second series of Ludwig on the BBC
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East Yorkshire SealStop inventors to appear on Dragons’ Den
The East Yorkshire inventors of SealStop, the multi-award-winning water-saving device, will be appearing on BBC show Dragons’ Den this month.
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Next phase of £15 million Yorkshire Water works begins in Pannal
Yorkshire Water has begun the next phase of a £15million upgrade to wastewater infrastructure in and around Pannal.
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County Durham hospitality group acquires telecoms business
County Durham-based Ramside Estates has acquired long-time supplier Select Telecom in a move aimed at supporting the hospitality group's future…
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York florist celebrates hat-trick of honours after national award
Floral Elegance in Acomb, York, is celebrating a hat-trick of honours after a recent national industry award.
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Health concerns over high number of overweight schoolchildren in Darlington
More than one in four children starting school in Darlington are overweight or obese, according to a council report.
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What are your memories of the now doomed outdoor centre?
The permanent closure of East Barnby Outdoor Centre, after North Yorkshire Council opted to pull its funding, is a withering loss to the region.
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Durham footpath closed for months as footbridge repairs continue - public notice
Durham County Council has temporarily closed Footpath No. 5 in Shincliffe Parish for up to six months to allow repairs to a footbridge on the…
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'Potential' for more employment support to be handed down to mayors
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has been running an economic inactivity trailblazer, to try and get people back into work or training.
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Rossett School celebrates strong GCSE and BTEC results
Students at Rossett School are celebrating after receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday).
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Historic northern city named one of the best places to retire to in England
Durham has been named one of the best cities to retire to in England thanks to its historic sites and many restaurants.