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'Extremely angry' man slapped and strangled woman after she rebuffed sexual advances
A man who slapped and strangled a woman after she rebuffed his sexual advances has been locked up for two-and-a-half years.
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Wet weather is back across the North East as rain pours after dry spell
Rain has returned to the North East after weeks of dry weather, with Darlington set for a wet Thursday before drier weekend conditions.
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GCSE Results Day 2026: LIVE coverage as Bradford students' grades revealed
Students from across the Bradford district are collecting their GCSE results today. Stay with us for live updates, photos, reaction and everything…
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'Charming' Yorkshire Dales town home to the oldest sweet shop in England
Pateley Bridge is a great place to stop off during a long hike to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Rare White Park cattle herd arrives at Castle Howard in 30-year scheme
A herd of rare White Park cattle has arrived to help transform 440 acres of farmland into a haven for wildlife.
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Harrogate Grammar celebrates 'exceptional' GCSE results
Students at Harrogate Grammar School are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.
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York study reveals social media reliance among weight-loss drug users
A new study at York St John University has revealed that nearly half of UK users of weight-loss drugs rely on social media for information.
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Historic North East church may have its bells removed for good under fresh plans
St Mary’s Church in South Hylton could have its eight bells removed, repaired and relocated after the Grade II-listed building closed for worship.
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Travelodge boss steps down amid safety overhaul after sexual assault at hotel
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down as the group continues to overhaul its safety measures after a sexual assault at one of the…
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Search for missing woman concludes after body found in car in undergrowth
The search for a missing woman in Yorkshire has concluded after police found a body inside a car down an embankment.
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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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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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Harrogate pupils will take centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe as they debut with home-grown rock musical
A group of talented Harrogate students are to star in the world famous Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in the school’s history.
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County Durham Aldi stores confirm August bank holiday hours
Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead.
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County Durham lunch club secures funding for trips and activities
Older people in a rural County Durham village will be able to enjoy more social activities and days out thanks to a donation aimed at tackling…
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'About time' as more Teesside venues keep customers safe with 'Ask Angela'
The Ask for Angela scheme is expanding across Teesside, with venue staff receiving enhanced training to help people leave unsafe situations…
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Domestic abuse charity boss 'very concerned' about survivors' safety after government alert
The chief executive of Sheffield Women’s Aid said advanced warning of government alerts is “really critical” to protect survivors of domestic abuse.
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Hospitality group joins York charity to support people facing homelessness
The Hospitality Association York (HAY) has partnered with HOPING York Street Kitchen to deliver regular meals and support for people in need.
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'Serious incident' at care home sparks watchdog probe as 'filthy' toilets found
A 'serious incident' prompted a watchdog investigation into Delamere care home, Middlesbrough that then uncovered more issues.
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Pouring rain as students collect GCSE results day in glum weather conditions
Students collecting GCSE results across Durham and the North East may need umbrellas today, with rain forecast before drier weekend weather returns.
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GCSE results day look-back: Photos of Bradford pupils getting exam results in the 90s
IT’S GCSE results day - when pupils across the district will finally find out if they have made the grade.
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Outdoor gigs stopped at Yorkshire village pub as part of beer garden bar plan
Plans to open a beer garden bar at a village pub have been given the go-ahead after councillors were assured that outdoor live music would no longer be allowed at the venue.
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London thief stole hundreds of pounds of alcohol in York
A shoplifter travelled from London to steal hundreds of pounds of alcohol from a superstore at Monks Cross, York magistrates heard. He had no…
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How an employee-led chess competition is growing at this North East tech firm
An employee-led chess tournament is continuing to grow in the North East, bringing colleagues together through friendly competition and a shared…
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Police seize luxury Porsche after routine Bradford roadside check uncovers offences
A luxury Porsche Panamera was taken off the road in Bradford after what began as a routine document check uncovered a series of motoring offences.
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Free wi-fi and phone charging proposed for Leeds city centre
Free wi-fi and mobile phone charging could be provided on a city centre street if plans are agreed with the council.
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Spennymoor man given suspended sentence for 'unprovoked' assault
Lewis Greathead, 32, of Hawthorn Road, Spennymoor, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm to…
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Holby City and Coronation Street star to appear in Annie at Grand Opera House
Holby City and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is set to star in the musical Annie at the Grand Opera House in York.
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Children and vulnerable people facing longer waits in Bradford custody suites
Children and vulnerable adults detained by police in Bradford are facing longer waits for support because of a shortage of Appropriate Adults across…
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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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Travel agents 'disappointed' as popular airline pulls out of Leeds Bradford Airport
Local travel agents have responded to the news that easyJet will no longer be operating out of Leeds Bradford Airport - and, unsurprisingly,…
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GCSE results day in York, North and East Yorkshire - we've got it covered
Make sure to follow along with The Press as our full GCSEs results day coverage is set to take place today (August 20) and in print tomorrow.
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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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West Yorkshire Police to deploy facial recognition at Leeds Festival for first time
LIVE facial recognition (LFR) technology will be used at Leeds Festival for the first time this year, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed.
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Town centre street in Bradford district lacking 'variety' according to its traders
Independent shop owners are calling for more “variety” as fewer unique businesses fill the high street.
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Easter sculpture trails raise £1,400 for youth groups in York and Haxby
Two Easter sculpture trails from Discover: Eggsplore have raised £1,400 to support youth groups in York and Haxby.
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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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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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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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York city centre store to shut within weeks
New details have emerged about the future of a store in York following the approval of changes to the building. Fashion store Size? is set to close in mid-September, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands. Owners JD Group...
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Warnings as almost £10m black hole facing York Council
An almost £10 million black hole is forecast for City of York Council’s budget after it had to find a similar amount in savings last year,…
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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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Retrospective application goes in for college already running in Bradford city centre
Retrospective plans for a city centre education provider that opened in a listed office building last year have been submitted to Bradford Council.
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KFC seeks late-night licence for new Monks Cross branch in York
A new KFC branch in Monks Cross Drive, York, is seeking a licence to serve 'late-night refreshments' until 5am.
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St John Ambulance volunteers take on three-day Yorkshire cycling challenge
A group of St John Ambulance volunteers will be taking on the Great Yorkshire Pump and Pedal 2026 to raise funds for their lifesaving work.
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Calls to gate off crime-ridden Bradford alleyway after reported stabbing near pub
Renewed calls to gate off a crime-hit Bradford city centre alleyway have been made following a reported stabbing.
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York study reveals social media reliance among weight-loss drug users
A new study at York St John University has revealed that nearly half of UK users of weight-loss drugs rely on social media for information.
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London thief stole hundreds of pounds of alcohol in York
A shoplifter travelled from London to steal hundreds of pounds of alcohol from a superstore at Monks Cross, York magistrates heard. He had no…
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'They think they've seen it all but York is more than shops, cafés and cat trails'
York is more than shops, cafés and cat trails - just look up, says our lead letter writer.
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Hospitality group joins York charity to support people facing homelessness
The Hospitality Association York (HAY) has partnered with HOPING York Street Kitchen to deliver regular meals and support for people in need.