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Mini recycling centres across North Yorkshire could face closure in wider review
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.
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Bus and train passengers face £100 fines for common habit under new crackdown
Passengers who are anti-social on public transport, including buses and trains, could be fined for not using headphones when listening to something.
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The County Durham village where a Roman bridge no longer crosses the River Tees
Discover Piercebridge, the County Durham village where a Roman bridge stands on dry land after the River Tees changed course nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Nurse slapped with £100 parking fine after getting 'trapped' in hospital car park
A North Yorkshire nurse has been slapped with a hefty parking fine after becoming trapped in a gridlocked hospital car park where she says she "physically couldn't move".
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Minister’s comments about ‘far right fantasy’ countryside show attitudes towards farming - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Temporary traffic lights to be in place on North East road until 2027
Middlesbrough Roman Road traffic lights will remain through January 2027 as Northern Gas Networks replaces ageing gas pipes in Linthorpe.
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Consett taxi rank hits back at 'don't send foreign driver' requests from passengers
County Durham taxi firm Nearby Taxis says it will reject bookings from passengers requesting no Muslim or foreign drivers.
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Two taken to hospital after serious crash near school in North Yorkshire
Two people were taken to hospital after a serious crash, involving two vehicles, close to a school in North Yorkshire.
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Yorkshire is losing the businesses it can least afford to lose - Conrad Ford
Established businesses are the backbone of Yorkshire's economy. Employing between 5 and 249 people, they account for 34 per cent of private sector employment across Yorkshire and the Humber. Yet their numbers have fallen by almost 3 per cent since 2023.
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Whitby public toilets could return to council control after years of losses
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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Countryfile legend John Craven on 'challenges' after 'final wish' made
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after previously sharing a "poignant final wish".
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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.
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Fire service update on blaze which struck industrial unit in North Yorkshire
As reported by The Press, the county's fire and rescue service said it was called to the ICL Works chemical factory off Bawtry Road in Selby at 2.24pm yesterday (Sunday, October 18).
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Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire town
A man has been found dead at a home in North Yorkshire.
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Fountains Abbey prepares to host two-day Christmas market
A two-day Christmas artisan market is returning to Fountains Abbey next month.
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North Yorkshire recycling centres could face closure
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.
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Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire town
A man has been found dead at a home in North Yorkshire.
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New BFI book on A Hard Day’s Night book echoes real-life incident
“The Beatles were naturally comedic in a way that very few rock bands were” said Samira Ahmed, author of a new BFI Film Classics book on A Hard Day’s Night
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North of England targets £1.5bn Indian tourism market in major campaign
A major international tourism push, under The Great North banner, is underway to attract visitors from India to the North of England.
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Body found in search for missing Bradford man - full police statement
His family has been informed and continue to be supported by officers at this time.
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Amanda Owen plans unusual sleeping arrangements for children at Anty John's
Amanda Owen's visit to Beamish Museum inspires an unusual cupboard bed for the children as work continues on Anty John's farmhouse.
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PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim disability benefit 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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Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money
Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.
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Young York resident encourages others to seek help after ketamine addiction took a decade of his life
A 28-year-old York man who spent 10 years addicted to ketamine is sharing his experience to warn other young people about the dangers of the drug and
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Why man with neck scratches 'recently seen around Bradford' is wanted by police
He is believed to have recently been seen around Bradford city centre.
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'Obstruction' blocking motorway in North Yorkshire
AA Traffic News is reporting queues close to junction 47 of the M1 and the interchange for the A1 (M).
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A drop of the ‘Finest’: Christine Austin's favourites from Tesco
All supermarkets have a range of own-label wines that they think are great quality and good value. Well, that is what they want us to think. That is why Sainsbury's has its Taste the Difference, Asda has its Exceptional Range, while Aldi has Specially Selected. Morrisons stepped a little over the line by labelling their range ‘The Best’ – a term I have to use when I recommend their wines, but it really does irk me, because some are very good, but perhaps not actually the best.
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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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Countryfile legend John Craven on 'challenges' after 'final wish' made
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has opened up on "challenges" after previously sharing a "poignant final wish".
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ITV changes Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week
ITV is changing the usual TV schedules for Emmerdale and Coronation Street this week to allow for the broadcast of The Pride of Britain Awards.
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Jeremy Clarkson slams 'sick' Donald Trump after 'beyond the pale' move
Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed US President Donald Trump for a "sick" move which went "beyond the pale".
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Rage room that allows you to 'vent your anger or pain' is up for sale
An unusual Scarborough business where you can throw paint and smash things up has gone on the market.
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Amanda Owen plans unusual sleeping arrangements for children at Anty John's
Amanda Owen's visit to Beamish Museum inspires an unusual cupboard bed for the children as work continues on Anty John's farmhouse.
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Winter bed shortfall forecast at York and Scarborough hospitals
The trust says it has drawn up contingency plans if demand exceeds expectations.
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Drivers face 55-mile diversion when North York Moors road closes
Drivers face an almost 55-mile diversion when a major North Yorkshire road closes for essential maintenance next month.
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Car vandalised whilst parked up overnight outside house in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said a Citroën Berlingo had two tyres slashed whilst parked in Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, near Robin Hood's Bay, overnight from the late evening of Friday, October 16.
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Leeds Green councillor wins defamation lawsuit over Harehills riot claims
Green Party Deputy Leader Mothin Ali sued GB News presenter Alex Armstrong and a social media commentator
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A free community concert series in York is awarded funding for three years
A free community concert series in York has been awarded funding for three more years. The National Centre for Early Music and Explore York Libraries and Archives are delighted to announce that the NCEM has received a three-year funding...
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Main road to North Yorkshire coast closes for 5 days for maintenance work
Blue Bank on the A169 to Whitby has closed for five days for maintenance work today.
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Arrests in Leeds city centre for 'racially aggravated' offence after Nazi salute
Three people are in custody
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Bradford Live to welcome iconic pop-soul duo on UK tour
The duo achieved major success with hits like Lifted, Ocean Drive, and Goodbye Heartbreak.
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62 photos as record-breaking Yorkshire Marathon 2026 takes over York
Incredible photos show the strength of support for the Yorkshire Marathon 2026 in York as thousands of runners took part on Sunday.
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Market returns to landmark North Yorkshire site after 'success of inaugural event'
The Little Bird Christmas Artisan Market will be held at Fountains Abbey on Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026.
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Opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Britain should produce its own bio-diesel to undermine Putin and Trump - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Nigel Boddy, Darlington.
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Yorkshire residents invited to apply for BBC's The Traitors
Yorkshire residents who think they can spot a liar – or keep a secret themselves – are being invited to apply for The Traitors.
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Amanda Owen calls screens a ‘lifeline’ and refuses to set limits for her children
The 52-year-old stars in the Channel 4 documentary series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive And Kids, which follows her life in the countryside with her nine children as they renovate a centuries-old derelict farmhouse known as Anty John’s into a modern home.
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North East family-run company plans expansion after turnover passes £1m
Castle Eden’s Gridmark Survey, a North East surveying firm, grows to £1m turnover with 16 staff and plans to recruit an operations manager.
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Harrogate Halloween Potion Trail runs during half-ter
Families can follow a free Halloween Potion Trail around Harrogate town centre during half-term, from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
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Rosie Doonan: 'This album Quiet Fear is about life'
Nine years on from her last album, Rosie Doonan, the Wakefield-born, now Saltaire-based singer-songwriter, is back with a new collection of songs.