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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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Retired Bradford couple cook up a storm with former Great British Bake Off star
Mick and Cath recently teamed up with a former Great British Bake Off star on their channel Our Turn Now.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value
The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
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Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire: Roadmap of a heritage written in stone
Two miles east of the A1(M) on the Leeds to Selby road, the 21st century trappings of a designated trunk road brush hard up against Monk Fryston’s remarkable heritage and dominate the village.
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Yorkshire village shares £1m in Postcode Lottery win - as one resident scoops £378k
A tiny Yorkshire village has scooped a £1m win in the latest Postcode Lottery draw - with one resident scooping more than £350,000.
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How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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Crack cocaine dealer who hid drugs in his buttocks jailed for six years
A crack cocaine dealer who hid drugs in his buttocks when caught by police has been jailed for six years.
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Bradford's Lord Mayor receives first poppy in historic annual tradition
Bradford’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Chris Herd, has received the first poppy of the year from the Royal British Legion.
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Man, 57, dies after two-car crash on busy Yorkshire road as police make arrest
A man has died and a woman has been injured following a crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Stockton roads to close for riverside fireworks display return - public notice
Stockton fireworks display brings road closures, clearways and footbridge restrictions from October 29 to November 3, Stockton Council says.
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Why PCC Joy Allen is urging abuse survivors to seek support when ready
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she is welcoming a new national website developed to bring together information about specialist support, reporting abuse and the options for reviewing previously closed cases.
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Rare Gothic Crown expected to fetch up to £12,000 at North Yorkshire auction
Rare 1847 Victorian Gothic Crown estimated at up to £12,000 leads Tennants Auctioneers’ coins sale in Leyburn on November 18, alongside historic British coins.
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.
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Durham footpath to close for reconstruction work - public notice
Newton Hall footpath linking Featherstone and Cotherstone roads will close from November 9 to November 28, 2026, for reconstruction, Durham County Council says.
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Bradford school smashes foodbank donation record with 593kg collection
A SCHOOL has more than doubled its record foodbank donation following an outpouring of support
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Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
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Police issue appeal to find teenage boy who is missing from BD2 area of Bradford
Police have launched an appeal to find a missing Bradford teenage boy.
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Call for crackdown on troublemakers as youngsters ‘cause chaos’ in York suburb
Councillors are calling for new police powers to crackdown on trouble in a York suburb. Acomb has been subjected to multiple reports of anti-social behaviour in recent weeks. And it seems to be peaking again as we enter the half term break....
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North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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'England's most beautiful walk' with dramatic views is hour from Leeds
If you're looking for a scenic autumn walk this October, this woodland area has been dubbed the "most beautiful walk in England" right now and we can totally see why!
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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Exact time Storm Boelo bad weather will end in the North East today
Storm Boelo is continuing to batter the North East with strong winds today, but conditions are expected to begin easing later.
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Rachel Hill of Bondville on her Yorkshire weekends
Rachel Hill shares life running Bondville Model Village in Bridlington, making candles, supporting her family and embracing new passions after selling nurseries.
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EasyJet flight diverted to Gatwick instead of Newcastle amid Storm Boelo disruption
An easyJet flight bound for Newcastle Airport was diverted to London Gatwick after setting off from Majorca this morning.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Tree falls on car at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on a car at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.
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Paedophile sent back to jail after hiding dating apps on his phone
A convicted paedophile who tried to stop police from monitoring his internet use has been sent back to jail.
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Harrogate firm wins £12.5m deal to improve energy efficiency of homes
Harrogate-based firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to upgrade homes for social housing provider MHS Homes.
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What the jury has heard so far during Seaham garage murder trial
Daniel Ambler murder trial: Jurors hear a family feud led to the 23-year-old being chased and hit by a car at a Seaham petrol station.
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Why this £695,000 Hamsterley home is really two houses cleverly merged into one
Rose Cottage in Hamsterley offers two homes in one, ideal for multigenerational living, with wraparound gardens, double garage and rural views. £695,000
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£300,000-a-year deal to replace ageing gritter fleet agreed by North East council
Stockton Council has approved a £300,000-a-year contract to replace its fleet of gritters.
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Renaissance masterpiece goes on display at Bishop Auckland gallery
Renaissance painting The Marriage of the Virgin by Paolo da San Leocadio goes on display at The Spanish Gallery, Bishop Auckland, linked to Valencia altarpiece.
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Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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More attractions close in York and North Yorkshire due to Storm Boelo
Many attractions are closed today (Sunday) in York and North Yorkshire because of the bad weather. More venues have announced they are not opening since we posted our last update on Friday. These include Castle Howard, Clifford’s Tower in...
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Car review: This Chery Tiggo 4 is less than £20,000
So, the UK car market is incredibly conservative. That’s what we have always been told by manufacturers who have tried and usually failed to gain a foothold in one of the world’s most competitive markets. Names such as Daewoo, Saab and, more recently, Infiniti launched with a flourish but eventually withdrew. SEAT, it was announced recently, will soon cease to be.
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North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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Delays, cancellations and diversions at Leeds Bradford Airport as Storm Boelo hits
High winds from Storm Boelo has forced flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to be delayed, diverted and, in some cases, cancelled.
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North East visitor centre applies for alcohol sales licence - public notice
Billingham Beck Visitor Centre in Billingham could serve alcohol from 8am to 10pm daily if Stockton Council approves a new licence. Objections close October 29.
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Man caught on CCTV trying to enter ex-partner's Darlington home after marriage ended
Spennymoor man Christopher Greenwell admitted three breaches of a non-molestation order after CCTV showed him trying to enter his ex-partner’s Darlington home.
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'First class' West Yorkshire curry house praised for its 'fantastic food'
Lala's Restaurant has a few locations around West Yorkshire and is loved for its "seamless" service and "fantastic" food.