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Severe delays after crash among roadworks in major road near York
A major road near York is currently blocked after a crash with queues beginning to mount.
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Ripon pub takes inspiration from Woodstock for new live music festival
Magstock will take place on Bank Holiday Saturday at The Magdalens in Ripon.
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Darlington man given community order for assaulting woman
Graham Nelson, 45, of Jura Drive, Darlington, has been given a community order after pleading guilty at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court to…
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Crook man admits fraudulently taking payments for 'bonus-ball' lottery scheme
A man has admitted fraudulently taking payments over a four-month period for a “bonus-ball” lottery scheme he claimed to operate.
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Fire started deliberately in coastal Yorkshire town
A fire has been started deliberately under a bridge in Whitby.
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More than 700 solar panels set to be installed on York building
Hundreds of solar panels are set to be installed on the roof of a York building following a council decision. Plans to install 703 solar panels onto the roof of a Network Rail building in Clifton Moor Retail Park have been approved by City...
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Busy road closed in both directions after sewer collapses
A busy road has been shut in both directions after a sewer collapsed - with diversions now in place.
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An android accused of murder takes centre stage in new Scarborough play
Rehearsals are underway for a new play, The Trial of Romeo Oscar, set to intrigue and provoke audiences at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
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B1260 in North East town to shut for six weeks for gas main works - public notice
Gillas Lane West in Houghton-le-Spring will close for six weeks for gas main works, with Sunderland City Council shutting the B1260 between Hetton…
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Government plans for extreme weather 'worst case scenario'
The National Fire Chiefs Council said 1,132 wildfires have now been recorded across England and Wales in 2026 so far – a record high for the amount between January and this time of year.
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Ainsley Harriott visits Martin House and prepares meals for hospice families and staff | Harrogate Informer
TV chef Ainsley Harriott has visited Martin House Children’s Hospice to help prepare dinner for young people staying at the hospice and members of its care
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Motorists could be driving with fake MOTs as expert shares signs to look out for
Drivers could think they have a valid and legal MOT certificate but it could be fake - here are five signs to look out for when it comes to…
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Fire started deliberately in coastal Yorkshire town
A fire has been started deliberately under a bridge in Whitby.
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Former UK high street giant operating for 85 years faces 'material uncertainty'
Mothercare, a former hgih street giant that sells baby essentials, could collapse under financial pressures.
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Government scraps disabled bus pass restrictions after Harrogate MP's campaign
Time restrictions on disabled bus passes are set to be scrapped following an almost two-year campaign by Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon.
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York accountancy firm named among city’s top three for tenth year running
Mollan & Co, based in Stamford Bridge, received the Three Best Rated crystal award.
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Hundreds of solar panels set to be installed on York building
Hundreds of solar panels are set to be installed on the roof of a York building.
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Fundraising boost brings North East community centre revamp a step closer
Meadow Well Connected in North Tyneside has reached the halfway point of its £12,000 fundraising campaign to improve accessibility at its community…
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UK store chain saved from administration shuts down website and stops refunds
Harvey Nichols has temporarily shut down its website and won't be giving out refunds to customers in the usual way following a takeover of the…
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Much-loved Yorkshire park reopened after three-year flooding alleviation work
A warm reception has greeted the re-working of a much-loved park to better defend properties against flooding while boosting wildlife – as scheme partners also have an eye on the heat.
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Rare masterpieces by celebrated Spanish sculptor go on display in Bishop Auckland
Rare 17th-century sculptures by Spanish master Pedro de Mena are now on display at Bishop Auckland’s Spanish Gallery, bringing together three…
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'Irresponsible' cliff jumpers who plunged 62ft off High Force 'could have died'
“Irresponsible” cliff jumpers plunged 62ft off a County Durham waterfall in what police say could have “easily have ended in tragedy”.
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York Food and Drink Festival reveals new venue and packed 2026 programme
York Food and Drink Festival is back for another year of culinary delights, from September 18 to 27.
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Standstill traffic on A64 near York after lane closure
Road users report standing traffic on the A64 both ways due to roadworks at Flaxton Moor
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Popular York cafe which operates ‘at capacity’ to expand with takeaway next to York Minster
A popular cafe in York that operates at full capacity with long queues of visitors will be expanding with a takeaway next to York Minster.
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Bishop Auckland driver banned after drug driving and phone use on A6072
Tom Jardine, 30, of Bishop Auckland, has been banned from driving for 40 months after admitting drug driving and using a mobile phone behind the…
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Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 free hand luggage sizes compared
Don't get caught out at the airport. Check hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.
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Hidden past of Yorkshire moors to be revealed with drone
It’s a far cry from Time Team days when archaeologists had no choice but to drag ground sensing equipment across rough ground to find out what lies beneath.
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Spaces at ‘super prison’ near York raise questions over plans to release prisoners early
The fact that prisoners are being released early because the Government says there isn’t enough yet the country’s newest “super prison” near York is still operating at hundreds of prisoners below its full capacity more than a year after opening is deeply embarrassing for the Government.
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Darlington station sees almost 500k passengers in three-months since extension opens
Darlington station marks three months since its extension opened, with almost 500,000 journeys made through the station.
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County Durham café announces sudden closure after making 'not an easy decision'
A County Durham cafe has announced it is closing its doors for good, saying the decision has “not been an easy” one.
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Impressive £550,000 home with striking views over North East on market
A striking modern five-bedroom detached home on Alpine Way in Humbledon has been listed for £550,000, with elevated views across the North East.
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There is nothing fair about the plan to dump illegal migrants on Linton-on-Ouse - Andrew Vine
According to our Prime Minister, the plan to dump 1,200 illegal migrants on a small village in the Yorkshire countryside is all about fairness. I’d beg to differ, and so would the residents of Linton-on-Ouse, near York, who face seeing the former RAF base on their doorsteps turned into one of the country’s biggest detention centres for asylum seekers.
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York and North Yorkshire residents asked to share views on violent crime
People across York and North Yorkshire are being asked to share their views on violence and community safety in a survey led by Jo Coles.
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Spennymoor driver handed nine points after mobile phone offence on roundabout
David Raisbeck, of Ullswater Close, Spennymoor, has been given nine penalty points after admitting driving without due care and attention on a…
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Harrogate author champions young writers tackling county lines in poetry
Harrogate author and organiser Christina Gabbitas recently announced the winners of a national poetry and lyric-writing competition.
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New Ripon pub landlords to host Magstock music festival
Seven live acts are set to take to the stage at a new music festival in Ripon later this month.
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New Aycliffe axe throwing venue to host European Championships weeks after reopening
Dave Tonner, 39, has opened Axe-aholics in Newton Aycliffe and already secured its place as a European axe throwing championships host.
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Changes backed for major York shopping centre after buyout
Changes to a major York shopping centre have been approved after it changed hands earlier this year. Plans to swap four signs at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet for ones featuring the branding of its new owners Fraser Group PLC have been...
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Allegations of sexual abuse at Army Foundation College Harrogate show the need for a culture change - Ahmed Al-Nahhas
As a lawyer who has spent most of his career representing survivors of sexual crime in the armed forces, I’m not at all surprised by the stories of rape, abuse and sexual harassment at the Army Foundation College Harrogate (AFC), reported widely by the BBC recently.
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York businesses report booming trade in hot summer - but challenges too
Hospitality businesses across York and North Yorkshire report a boost to trade thanks to our hot summer but also some challenges.
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Man due in court after being charged with manslaughter over dog bite death
A man is due to appear in court today charged with manslaughter following the death of another man who was bitten by a dog.
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Women entrepreneurs share challenges and success at North East event
Female entrepreneurs from across the North East have gathered to share their experiences, challenges and successes as a growing network dedicated to…
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Management at Morrisons need to ask ‘what would Sir Ken do?’
For the people of Yorkshire, Morrisons has long been viewed as more than just a supermarket. Even as it grew to become one of the largest grocers in the country, there was a strong connection between the business and the region.
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Knaresborough car dealer jailed for fraudulent trading
A director of a high-value sports car dealership in Knaresborough has been jailed for fraudulent trading.
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Podium success for Pickering runners at gruelling Farndale challenge
Pickering Running Club battled a hot and dusty day in the Hardmoors Farndale Half Marathon at the weekend.
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North East ambulance service seeks patients to shape future care
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is inviting patients and carers across the region to join a new Patient Experience Panel, giving people the…
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Harrogate charity says Government's bus passes decision 'will make such a difference to disabled people'
The Government has scrapped restrictions on disabled bus passes just weeks before Harrogate and Knaresborough’s MP was due to force a second Commons vote on it.
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Ex-officer 'saved inappropriate images from stag do Whatsapp' accused of misconduct
An ex North Yorkshire Police officer who is alleged to have saved 'inappropriate' images to his mobile phone sent in a stag do chat is…
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Almost 5,000 jobs lost at major UK supermarket chain last year amid cost-cutting
The average monthly workforce at Morrisons fell from 101,144 to 96,232 in the year to October last year.