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Richmond set for festive candlelit Royal Northern Sinfonia concert
Richmond hosts Royal Northern Sinfonia, part of The Glasshouse’s Christmas 2026 programme featuring Tony Hadley, Matt Baker and Gorka Márquez.
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‘Grant would have loved it’: York rugby clubs unite for emotional memorial match
Players, families and supporters came together for a special memorial rugby match in York in memory of much-loved sportsman and community figure Grant Cockburn.
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Deadline approaching for County Durham secondary school applications
Durham parents must apply for secondary school places by October 31, for September 2027 starts, as late applications may miss preferred schools.
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Yorkshire seaside town named among UK's top five autumn holiday destinations
Whitby has been named one of the UK’s top destinations for an autumn getaway, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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CSI probe launched on Bishop Auckland street after man suffers knife injuries
A CSI probe was launched on a Bishop Auckland street after a man arrived at hospital with serious injuries.
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Yorkshire brewery raises a glass to Armed Forces with Remembrance beer
Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston launches Remembrance beer in honour of the Armed Forces.
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East Morton church concert raises £1,200 for baby bank and community charity
A concert by the All Together Now Choir at St Luke's Church, East Morton, has raised £1,200 for two charities.
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Barnard Castle café owner celebrates awards shortlist after mystery nomination
Barnard Castle’s Moments Café is shortlisted for Food Awards England 2026 Café of the Year, with voting open until October 26, as community votes are sought.
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West Yorkshire should copy France to build mass transit network, report finds
Mayor Tracy Brabin has staked her reputation on bringing trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford as part of a £2.5bn project.
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‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’
A York veteran says in today's letters that he is "deeply frustrated" that the red poppy is being used to promote political and social causes.
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Yorkshire seaside town named among UK's top five autumn holiday destinations
Whitby has been named one of the UK’s top destinations for an autumn getaway, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.
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'Potential risk of harm to children' as drugs and weapons found in shop raid
West Yorkshire Police had called for a licence review after a raid this summer “discovered controlled drugs, amounts of cash and offensive weapons” at the shop.
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Bradford artist invites public to uncover forgotten Wapping history
AN artist is inviting the public to help rediscover a forgotten neighbourhood
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Former indie-rock frontman to perform intimate gig at Yorkshire distillery
Scarborough musician Freddie Schmuck, former frontman of indie-rock band The Feens, will perform in Hunmanby at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.
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Victim suffered two violent blows to the head, murder trial told
The jury heard that it is accepted that Mr Daniszewski was unlawfully killed, and that the weapon used was an iron.
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Shipley girl helps bring family’s wartime tragedy to the screen
A FILM originally planned as a 12-minute short has grown into an approximately 40-minute historical documentary.
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Attempted murder probe launched after man suffers life-threatening injuries in attack
A man and woman have been arrested after a 59-year-old man suffered life-threatening head injuries during a violent street fight in Bradford.
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‘Grant would have loved it’: York rugby clubs unite for emotional memorial match
Players, families and supporters came together for a special memorial rugby match in York in memory of much-loved sportsman and community figure Grant Cockburn.
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York man shares how decade-long ketamine addiction destroyed his life
A former 28-year-old ketamine user from York is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week.
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Durham Cathedral to host NSPCC Christmas carol service return
Durham Cathedral will host the NSPCC Carol Service, with free festive singing and fundraising afternoon tea supporting children across the UK
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York archaeologists join researchers to reveal face of man who died 2,000 years ago
York archaeologists help reconstruct the face of a 2,000-year-old man buried at Roman Inveresk, featured in a National Museum of Scotland exhibition in Edinburgh.
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Bradford homelessness nursing team recognised for specialist care
A CARE trust team has been praised for its work supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people
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Bradford Council targets fly-tipping hotspots before Bonfire Night
FLY-TIPPED waste is being cleared from public land to prevent illegal bonfires
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'Serial perpetrator' of violence jailed after raping and abusing multiple victims
A man described by police as a “serial perpetrator” of violence has been jailed after being convicted of rape, controlling behaviour and a series of assaults against multiple victims.
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NOSTALGIA: Northern relief as Mumby move to Leeds officially dead in water
KEITH Mumby is one the Bradford Northern greats, but he was alarmingly close to joining Leeds in 1978.
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New Yorkshire station announced with faster connections to York and North Yorkshire
A brand-new rail station is set to unlock faster, more reliable journeys to York and beyond.
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Government announces new rail station for Bradford - on site of city's Interchange
THE Government has today announced that a new, modern rail station will be built on the Bradford Interchange site as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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Ripon Christmas Market 2026: Three Days From 20 November
Ripon's artisan Christmas market fills the Market Square from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November, the same weekend as the cathedral's 100-stall gift fair.
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E-bike stolen after thief cuts lock outside York gym
An e-bike has been stolen from a York gym.
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24-hour supported living HMO planned for Scarborough guesthouse
A FORMER Scarborough guesthouse could be converted into an HMO that provides supported accommodation with round-the-clock staffing.
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Major York road clears in both directions after crash
A main York road is currently blocked after a crash this afternoon.
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Major twist in Leeds Bradford Airport strike just days before half term walkout
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended to allow for new pay talks to be held, Unite union has confirmed.
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68-year-old assaulted by 'smartly dressed' man with goatee in York city centre street
A man in his 60s has been assaulted in York city centre by a smartly dressed man with a ‘well-trimmed’ goatee and moustache.
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North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calm
A North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.
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Reform UK Mayor 'firmly denies' cyberflashing allegation, party says
A police investigation is underway following reports of alleged cyberflashing by Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor, Luke Campbell.
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Cocktails and hourly snow: More details about York’s city centre Christmas ice rink
More exciting details have been revealed about the pop-up ice rink coming to York this Christmas. It was announced back in July that Thor’s Tipis will be bringing ice-skating back to the city centre – with a rink to be built on a platform...
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West Yorkshire PC guilty of rape after victim came forward 22 years on
PC Jo Lavender, 45, is due to be sentenced
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Teesside woman 'petrified' of flying faces her fears with skydive for good cause
Kelly Petts jumped out of a plane despite being 'petrified' of flying, to raise almost £2,000 for Teesside Hospice.
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Country pub named one of the region's best wedding venues
An independent country pub has been named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.
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King Charles III strips 15 people of honours, including BBC star and politician
King Charles III has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026 - check the full list here.
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Richmond Library to relocate despite concerns steep hill could deter older users
Richmond Library will reopen at its new home next month, although concerns remain that the relocation could make the service less accessible to some of its regular users.
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Ice rink with hourly snowfall to return to York city centre - here are the details
A festive ice rink - complete with snowfall - is returning to York for the first time in more than a decade.
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Oliver Coppard commits to revealing cost of buying DSA when deal is completed
Oliver Coppard has committed to revealing the cost to taxpayers of buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport once the purchase is completed - as the mayor insisted it is a “good deal” for all parties.
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New colour-changing lights illuminate Bishop Auckland Market Place after upgrade
New colour-changing lights have been switched on in Bishop Auckland Market Place, replacing the town's former 'Triffid' lamp posts and improving the space for events.
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Oliver Coppard's authority to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport for undisclosed sum
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to be taken into full public ownership in a deal that will see South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard’s combined authority buy the land.
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North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calm
A North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.
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FA Cup first round draw: 2021 winners Leicester City to visit Oxford City
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.
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Young Harrogate Leeds United fan gifted Ethan Ampadu's historic match-worn shirt
Harrogate youngster receives priceless gift from Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu