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Gogglebox's Lara Fawcett on her fashion favourites
Lara Fawcett is star of TV’s Gogglebox and sister of adventurer Bear Grylls
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Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre could cost taxpayers £270m, campaigners tell Treasury
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270 million despite potentially operating for just two years.
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Durham police and crime commissioner welcomes overhaul of rape court process
PCC Joy Allen welcomes specialist rape and serious sexual offence courts across England and Wales, with private spaces, fixed trial dates and trauma-informed support
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Farm on the M62: Market days come with a hefty price - Jill Thorp
Every day is a market day… or so it seems in our house. We’ve seen little of Paul as he heads out early, three or four times a week, sometimes more, loaded with sheep.
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Martin House named Hospice of the Year at national awards
Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.
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West Yorkshire dominates England’s factory and warehouse fire enforcement figures
NEW data shows the region accounted for nearly two thirds of England’s fire enforcement notices issued to factories and warehouses last year
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Plan for gym and 3 padel courts backed by town council hits stumbling block
The plans show that a large section of the development would see the creation of gym space, while the remainder would be split into three padel courts.
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Bradford friends fans can watch every episode for free after major new TV deal
Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.
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New book reveals the tragic story behind one of New Wave's greatest bands
York author Miles Salter explores the fame, tragedy and turmoil behind The Pretenders in a compelling new book.
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LIVE - Two people in hospital after two cars and a HGV crash on A688 near to A1(M) in County Durham
The A688 is blocked in both directions near Metal Bridge, Bowburn and Coxhoe, close to the A1(M) in County Durham after a crash this morning (October 16).
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Sex offender jailed after unregistered phone rings in his pocket during police visit
Middlesbrough sex offender Matthew Hodgkiss jailed for two years after police found an unregistered mobile phone, breaching his sexual harm prevention order.
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Motorists warned of heavy traffic along major North Yorkshire roads
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic along a main road the A661 Wetherby Road from the Kestrel Roundabout to Forest Lane, near Harrogate.
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Harrogate charity helps children explore disability through art
Children at three Harrogate primary schools will work alongside disabled artists as part of a charity’s free mosaic-making programme.
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Northern and Trans Pennine train journeys in North East stopped for entire weekend
Railway lines between Middlesbrough and Saltburn will be closed for an entire weekend while engineering work takes place, Northern Trains said.
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150 new Pickering homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
More sewage pollution in Pickering’s rivers could become “inevitable” if plans for up to 150 new homes are approved, town councillors have claimed. North Yorkshire Council planning officers are recommending that housebuilder Persimmon Homes...
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Former Harrogate Town player on excitement of big FA Cup clash
"Having played in the FA Cup myself I know how it always generates excitement for both players and fans”
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New North East bus route links Darlington with airport and retail park
A new direct bus service linking Darlington, Teesside Park and Teesside International Airport has launched across the Tees Valley.
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Our own people should be the priority as charities struggle to support those in need
John Cumberland (Care Crisis, HAS, Oct 13) sums up well the situation regarding the cost of illegal immigration.
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Lucky North Yorkshire couple bag £1million in National Lottery after hunch pays off
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating after becoming millionaires thanks to a lottery ticket bought on a hunch.
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County Durham festivalgoer tried to smuggle £4k drug haul into Creamfields
Creamfields reveller Matthew Clarkson jailed for three years after Cheshire Police found £4,330 of cocaine, MDMA, 2C-B and ketamine in a sock at Daresbury.
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Best photos from Bismarck Challenge - Yorkshire military training event involving 500 soldiers
The Bismarck Challenge returned to Catterick Garrison this week with 500 soldiers participating - here are the best photos from the event.
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Serious crash closes main road in Harrogate
A serious crash has closed a road in Harrogate this morning (Friday). Skipton Road is shut in both directions between the A59/A61 roundabout and Bilton junction. Motorists are reporting standstill traffic. Skipton Road, Harrogate A North...
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ITV to change Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - this is when you can watch the new episodes.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park releases major update after man's death by tiger
A Yorkshire wildlife park is to reopen for the first time since a man was killed by a tiger in an enclosure at the attraction.
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Harrogate pupils to create mosaics alongside disabled artists
Primary school pupils in Harrogate will work alongside disabled artists to create mosaic artwork as part of a free educational programme funded by a £1,956
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ITV to change Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - this is when you can watch the new episodes.
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Experts reveal exact date you should put your Christmas tree up in 2026
Experts say this is the ideal date to put up your Christmas tree, with tips on measuring space, checking decorations and testing lights.
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Major North Yorkshire road closed both ways after serious crash
Skipton Road in North Yorkshire has been closed following a serious crash.
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York charity ball hopes to raise thousands for pancreatic cancer research
Organised by the Three Bears Foundation, the Winter Charity Ball will take place at York Racecourse on Saturday, November 14.
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Boy taken to hospital after incident at North Yorkshire high school
A student has been sent to hospital following an incident at Nidderdale High School, in Pateley Bridge.
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‘It had to be York’: Shed Seven announce biggest-ever headline show
Shed Seven will headline their biggest-ever show at York’s LNER Community Stadium on May 29, joined by The Ks, Reverend and the Makers and The Mersey Beatles.
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National recognition for Harrogate's floral displays
Harrogate BID has been shortlisted for a national award for its summer floral trail.
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Rare Star Wars collection to land at Darlington attraction for 50th anniversary
Star Wars exhibition May The Toys Be With You opens at Hopetown Darlington, featuring vintage toys, posters and memorabilia.
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York firm to supply the Christmas tree for outside 10 Downing Street
A York Christmas trees company will supply the tree for display outside No. 10 Downing Street this Christmas. York Christmas Trees, on Wigginton Road, has been crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2026 – meaning their tree...
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Keighley table tennis sessions help people with Parkinson’s stay active
NEW table tennis sessions are helping people with Parkinson’s stay active and connected.
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Bradford food fans are loving this Boots meal deal money-saving hack
The food influencer and budgeting content creator set out to assemble the most expensive combination available in the store
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Firefighters tackle vehicle fire near Ebberston
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a vehicle fire on Penniston Lane yesterday evening.
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Linton asylum centre could cost £270m, campaigners tell Treasury
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years. The Linton-on-Ouse...
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'You can still do big scary things': Menston dad's World Cup adventure at 54
A DAD of two from Menston, who hung up his full contact rugby boots after a broken leg and a broken jaw is proving it's never too late to chase a dream, after travelling to the other side of the world to represent his country at a Rugby World Cup.
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The Little London family bringing their Leeds local back to life
Mum and son Lisa and Brad have said the whole community is welcome
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Linton asylum centre could cost taxpayers £270m, campaigners tell Treasury
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.
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Motorists warned of heavy traffic along major North Yorkshire roads
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic along a main road the A661 Wetherby Road from the Kestrel Roundabout to Forest Lane, near Harrogate.
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Boy taken to hospital after incident at North Yorkshire high school
A student has been sent to hospital following an incident at Nidderdale High School, in Pateley Bridge.
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Railway crossing in York set to close for maintenance works
City of York Council said the Common Road level crossing outside Strensall will be closed to vehicles from 11.20pm on Monday October 26, until 5.45am the next morning.
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North East teen balancing study and sport crowned motorcycle trial world champion
Ingleby Barwick's Harison Skelton won the 2026 Trial3 World Championship, with Middlesbrough college supporting his ambitions alongside his studies.
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Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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Two people in hospital after crash on A688 in County Durham as air ambulance attends
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A688, near the A1(M) in County Durham road, which has seen the air ambulance attend.
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Alexandra Mardell: Brenda Blethyn helped launch my acting career
Leeds-born Smoggie Queens and WAR actress Alexandra Mardell tells Laura Reid how Brenda Blethyn launched her career.
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Officers seize drugs and cash executing warrant in North Yorkshire town
Suspected Class A drugs, cash, weighing scales, deal bags and a mobile phone were among the items seized at a property in Norton as part of a major police operation.