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Search for gang who mocked, punched and kicked teenager in York
A teenager was hurt after a gang attacked him in York city centre. It happened between 4.50pm and 5.10pm on Monday 5 October in and around St Helen’s Square. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A group of youths followed a group of...
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46 homes and new car park planned beside historic North East railway station
Amethyst Homes has proposed 46 homes, parking and landscaped areas beside historic Tynemouth Station.
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North East Pop Idol singer Zoe Birkett to star in hit West End musical
North East Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett has revealed to presenter Rylan Clark that she has landed one of musical theatre's most iconic roles.
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Hugely influential electronic music legends announced for Piece Hall
ELECTRONIC music legends Kratwerk are heading for Piece Hall next summer.
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'It’s quite concerning' - Residents speak of shock as man fighting for his life
The attack has left residents in shock.
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Empty shelves, £1 sales and staff callouts as high street shop closes for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
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Popular new North East Mexican restaurant launches takeaway service after huge demand
Burritos, quesadillas and Mole Poblano are among the dishes available through Tia's new takeaway service in Newcastle.
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Everyman cinema to screen Harrogate movie whose budget was just £12,000
"Our first foray into the world of feature film-making will be sure to shock even the most hardened horror fans"
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WATCH - Two arrested after 140mph police chase
Two men have been arrested after a high-speed police chase from North Yorkshire after the suspected theft of high-voltage cables.
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Student found dead in college toilets hoped to study in York, court told
A high-functioning autistic student who was found dead in the toilets at his sixth form college had hoped to go on to study at York St John University, an inquest has heard.
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North East scare park named among UK's top ten Halloween experiences
The Scream Factory in Kirkleatham has been named among the UK's 10 best-rated scare attractions ahead of Halloween.
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What a new PIP review could mean for Bradford young people claiming for anxiety
PIP figures reveal that 30 of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.
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The unanswered questions as deal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport is announced
A major thorn in the side of the project to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has been the lease agreement with previous operator and landowner Peel Group. The public was rightly concerned about the agreement being skewed heavily in favour of Peel.
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Watch: Ten-men York grab a point after contested red card
Newport County 1-1 York City Ten-man York City held on for a point after an early promise of securing their first away win of the season. Ollie Pearce gave got the visitors off to a dream start at Newport County on Saturday, slotting home...
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Bradford drivers urged to avoid mileage fraud by taking this important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
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Warning that weekend buses will move to winter times with clocks change
Some weekend bus services in the Craven area are changing for the winter as the clocks go back this weekend.
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Heartbreak as Leeds restaurant shuts with goodbye message issued
Many will be sad to see the business close
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Exact time clocks change in Bradford this weekend and why we still do it
Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.
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Clemmie Owen and Tony the Pony's bond over the years as they return to screens
Clemmie Owen and Tony the Pony have reunited on Our Farm Next Door years after winning over viewers on Our Yorkshire Farm.
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Historic building undergoes £2 million refurbishment as it begins new chapter
Dating back to the nineteenth century, the building has served as a hydro, hotel and nursing home.
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Man, 32, denies attempted murder after LNER train stabbing
A man has pleaded guilty to wounding 12 people but denied attempted murder following an attack on board an LNER train in Cambridgeshire.
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Person stuck in public toilet in North Yorkshire town
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a public toilet in a North Yorkshire town.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes latest as fresh pay talks begin
The union said both groups had overwhelmingly rejected the airport’s latest pay offers.
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Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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The family-run Bishop Auckland garage winning loyal customers with low fuel prices
A family-run garage in Bishop Auckland says its commitment to keeping fuel prices low has earned it a loyal following, with some drivers travelling across County Durham to fill up at its pumps.
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'I ran to help victims of Bradford City fire - the smell that day will always stay with me'
Nurse Angela O’Neill ran to help victims of the Bradford City Fire four decades ago. Now, with an incurable cancer diagnosis, she’s hanging up her nurses uniform. Laura Reid reports.
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WATCH - Two arrested after 140mph police chase
Two men have been arrested after a high-speed police chase from North Yorkshire after the suspected theft of high-voltage cables.
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Council strategy aims to give every child the best start in life
Children and young people across North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a renewed focus on prevention, inclusion, belonging and family support through a new strategy that will be considered by councillors.
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Scandal-hit NHS trust's reputation 'in tatters' bosses told as calls for inquiry grow
A scandal-hit NHS trust has been told by a Durham County Councillor that it should be taken over by another organisation because its reputation is “in tatters".
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Wanted man arrested after 13 day hunt by North Yorkshire Police
A wanted man has been arrested after an almost two-week search by the county police.
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Sick child rapist who targeted girl jailed for 20 years
Liam Martin jailed for 20 years at Teesside Crown Court after repeatedly raping a girl during a five-year campaign of child sexual abuse.
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What happened when police came across these two off-road drivers
Officers from West Yorkshire Police encountered a Land Rover and a Yamaha vehicle during their patrols.
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Police officer found guilty of rape more than 2 decades after attack
The victim reported the rape in December 2024, more than two decades after the attack.
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Yorktoberfest got off to a flying start with 'fantastic' first weekend
Yorktoberfest, York’s traditional Bavarian beer festival, got off to a flying start this weekend at York Racecourse. The annual event was staged inside a Big Top for the first time, and partygoers were treated to the spectacle of aerial...
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Ecologist returns to Nidderdale after mapping remote Falklands peatlands
‘It’s kind of a full loop. It’ll be fantastic to go back to the old places I worked on’
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Bradford drivers warned they face fines for car heater mistake as winter arrives
Running a heater for a long time raises body temperature and lowers oxygen levels inside a car, reducing reaction times and concentration.
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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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Police issue an appeal for witnesses after fight with weapons on Bradford street
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was seriously injured a Bradford street fight with weapons.
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How Darlington butcher Taylor's has survived a century of high street change
Taylor's Butchers has been serving Darlington since 1922. Discover how the family business has remained a high street favourite for more than a century.
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Time running out to save 40 per cent annually in flash sale offer
Readers who want to subscribe to The York Press can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or save over 40 on an annual subscription.
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'Charming' and 'welcoming' Yorkshire town frequently visited by Emmerdale stars
Harrogate could be the ideal spot for a day trip and you might even spot some famous Emmerdale stars while you are there.
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Inherited jewellery: where do you start?
A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.
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The 24 mobile speed camera locations across Leeds this week - full list
Mobile speed camera locations including Rothwell, Guiseley, Collingham, Woodkirk, and Bramley
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Weapon-wielding men reports spark 5am armed police probe on North East street
Armed police were called to a Sunderland home over reports of men with guns and knives. No weapons were recovered.
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Cost revealed for new pedestrian crossing in North Yorkshire town
THE COST of a new pedestrian crossing in a North Yorkshire town has been revealed.
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Locals speculate over remains found on Teesside beach as police issue update
Cleveland Police have confirmed that the bones found on Marske beach last week are not human, after they were sent for forensic testing.
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£7.9m coastal monitoring procurement to begin before funding is approved
THE procurement of services for a £7.9 million coastal monitoring programme will begin before government funding has been approved, amid concerns that delays could result in the loss of vital erosion and flooding data.
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'Why can't the next success story be you?' How adult learning can change lives
The Association of Colleges has scheduled a national week of action for the Adult Learning Pays campaign from October 19 to 23. Bishop Auckland College Group CEO and Principal Shaun Hope has written exclusively for The Northern Echo to highlight the importance of adult learning, transforming lives.
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Unsolved murder of Darlington mum Ann Heron reignites theories on TikTok 36 years on
TikTok revisits the unsolved murder of Darlington mum Ann Heron, as Durham Constabulary continues its investigation into her August 3, 1990 death and cold case.
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Hunting knife sentencing among cases at magistrates court
A man with a hunting knife and a motorist committing a string of offences were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.