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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.
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Almost 5,000 jobs lost at Bradford supermarket chain Morrisons amid cost-cutting
Morrisons, headquartered in Bradford, reported the reductions in its latest financial accounts.
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Drivers facing nearly 50 miles and one hour of diversions due to roadworks
Motorists in North Yorkshire could face a diversion of almost 50 miles as drainage improvement works close a road in Swaledale.
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Harrogate sisters celebrate second Yorkshire award for lifestyle brand
Harrogate sisters Clare and Lucy Bulmer took home the award for Best Fashion & Interiors at the 2026 Yorkshire Muddy Stilettos Awards.
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County Durham man broke into dad's home twice, stole £500 for drugs and slept in van
A drug user twice broke into the home of his father, the first time to steal to fund his addiction and the second seeking somewhere to sleep.
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Family-run North East restaurant announces closure 'with a heavy heart'
A family-run North East restaurant has announced it is closing its doors, with owners saying the decision had been made with a "heavy…
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Harrogate law firm appoints new head of employment law
Lanre Fakunle has joined McCormicks Solicitors in Harrogate as the new head of employment law.
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Two men deny setting fire to Pickering family's house
Two men have denied starting a fire with intent to endanger the lives of a Pickering man and his family.
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Children's rides and dinosaurs to hit Valley Gardens this weekend
Dinosaurs, children's rides and giant games are set to take over Valley Gardens in Harrogate this weekend.
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North East-born genius whose bright idea lit up the world before Edison stole show
Today's Object of the Week is a deceptively simple artefact that holds within it the spark of a revolution – a small, unassuming object that…
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VW ID Buzz GTX: this review might not be for you
If you are a motoring aficionado, this review of the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz is probably not for you. Move along. Nothing to see here.
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York city centre flat with panoramic skyline views hits market for £695,000
A sixth-floor flat at Ryedale House, offering panoramic views across York’s historic skyline, has been listed for £695,000.
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How a North East woman found new purpose as cabin crew after tragic loss of husband
Hannah Thomson, 29, from Newcastle, has spoken about rebuilding her life after the death of her husband, finding a new sense of purpose as cabin…
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Ainsley Harriott cooks for families and staff at Martin House hospice
TV chef Ainsley Harriott has helped prepare meals for families and staff during a visit to Martin House Children's Hospice.
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Veteran who slept in County Durham woods for 15 weeks says housing system is 'broken'
A former soldier who served for more than a decade has said the housing system is “absolutely broken” after he spent 15 weeks sleeping in County…
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Firefighters called to fire at York playground
Firefighters were called to a York playground last night after part of the equipment was set on fire.
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Eight-bedroom Fulford property with beauty salon on sale for £775,000
An eight-bedroom property in Fulford, with apartments and a salon, is up for sale for offers over £775,000.
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How parents can help support their children awaiting their GCSE results - Matt Buttery
This week, many students across Yorkshire will be nervously awaiting their GCSE results. It’s a day many of us remember well, waiting anxiously to see if all that hard work has paid off.
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Here’s what you need to know about how Leeds University can improve financial skills
When people think about finance, they often assume it is the responsibility of accountants, finance directors or specialist teams, writes By Susanne Marchant, Head of Enterprise Programmes, Executive Education, Leeds University Business School