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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.
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'God help us when and if it opens': Reform leader on moves to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Reform says they will call for an early election in a bid to put an end “dillydallying” over Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children now?
From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.
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Firefighters rescue person from house fire in York
Firefighters have rescued a person from a smoke-logged home after a fire in York last night (Sunday). Three crews, from Acomb, Huntington and Harrogate, responded to the incident on Water Lane at11.03pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue...
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York road closures: 13 locations affected by latest traffic restrictions
A series of road and footpath closures have been announced across York, including restrictions for resurfacing, water mains repairs and railway maintenance.
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Where are Amanda Owen's Our Yorkshire Farm nine children now?
From Raven's scientific career to Reuben's machinery business and Nancy's ballet, here's what Amanda Owen's nine children are doing in 2026.
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Woman dies after three-vehicle crash on A1 that shut road for nine hours
A woman has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A1 that shut the major road for around nine hours.
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Man arrested after police raid pub and find cannabis farm inside
A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm was found inside a Sunderland pub. He has since been bailed.
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Harrogate Spa Society launches with plans to revive town's spa heritage
A new organisation has been established to explore how Harrogate can build on its historic identity as a spa town, with plans covering its mineral springs,
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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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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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'Harsh climate' facing hospitality prompts plans for York venue
Challenges facing the hospitality industry have prompted plans for changes at a York venue.
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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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Help us find a switch-on star
On Thursday 12 November the Christmas Tree lights will be switched on at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland when YorkMix hosts a very special preview evening.
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Exact time clocks change in the UK this weekend and why they change
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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Rioter who took his own life in jail 'was frustrated about sentence'
A 61-year-old man who killed himself after being jailed for his part in disorder outside an asylumseeker hotel felt a “strong sense of injustice”, a Prisons Ombudsman’s report said.
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries after 'fight with weapons in street'
A man reportedly got out of a black car and assaulted the victim during a street fight involving others.
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Police urge people to check their emails after this driver fell foul
The car was promptly seized and the driver reported to court.