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Multinational coffee chain to open at North Yorkshire retail park
Starbucks is set to open a new shop in Selby's Three Lakes Retail Park.
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The latest weather forecast for York
The Met Office has forecast dry and warm weather in York, with temperatures set to rise throughout the weekend.
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Long walk to York's National Railway Museum is 'an inexcusable shambles'
Walk to NRM is "an inexcusable shambles" says our letter writer –just the latest person to complain about the longer route to the museum
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
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Look inside 'stylish' home for sale in York street that was backdrop for hit TV show
A "stylish" home has hit the market in Claremount Terrace, York, which provided the backdrop for hit Channel 4 crime drama Patience.
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Prehistoric brick adventure brings extinct creatures to East Yorkshire
Iconic Bricks: Extinction is on display at Sewerby Hall and Gardens in East Yorkshire.
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Housebuilder hosts family fun day at new homes development in East Riding
Bellway Homes’ part-exchange event took place at its Penny Way development in Snaith last weekend.
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York agency talks of sale of North Yorkshire hotel made famous by hit show
Barry Crux & Co of York has overseen a deal which saw the iconic Goathland Hotel – known to many as the Aidensfield Arms on TV's…
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New Thirsk memorial bench gives owners a place to remember beloved pets
A memorial bench scheme for pets has been unveiled in Thirsk by TV vet Peter Wright to help owners remember their pets.
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York pub team to take on 12-hour darts marathon for cancer charity
The team at The Punch Bowl is taking on a 12-hour charity darts marathon later this month for York Against Cancer.
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Great Yorkshire Show cheese auction reaches £70,000 charity milestone
Cheese lovers at the most recent Great Yorkshire Show helped hit the £70,000 milestone for charity.
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Yorkshire fish and chip shop with food that 'soothes the soul' named among best
The Wetherby Whaler has been named as one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever visited?
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Hillam road closure extended for Yorkshire Water mains replacement
Betteras Hill Road will remain shut for Yorkshire Water’s mains replacement until October 19, 2026
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‘Everyone is behind him’ - York boy, 7, to scale England’s highest mountain
A seven-year-old boy from York will scale England’s highest mountain to raise money for Haxby Town Football Club.
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Half Price Entry to Day Clubbers 90s VS 00s Special
Up to half price off the best things to do in York and North Yorkshire from your favourite radio station
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Man convicted after hanging ‘Maskill’ flag directed at MP on York city walls
A man has been convicted of hanging an abusive flag on the York city walls directed at Rachael Maskell MP.
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One-Day Cup: Nottinghamshire and Durham reach semi-finals
Jack Haynes and Kyle Verreyne hit centuries as Notts beat Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup quarter-finals, as Durham also win through.
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Jason Arday found dead
Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned following a plagiarism row, has been found dead. Emergency services were called to Daley Thompson Way, in Battersea, where the academic lived, just after 3pm on Friday to reports a man had been found unresponsive inside a property.
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Knaresborough supercar dealer jailed for Porsche frauds
Andrew Mearns, who volunteered with RNLI after arrest, is given a prison sentence by court.
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Milestone for GYS cheese auction | Harrogate Informer
Cheese loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise an incredible £70,000 for good causes over the years, with Field Nurse and Saint
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'I got to Greggs every day - now I've build my own version in my back garden'
A Gateshead joiner and Greggs superfan has transformed his back garden into a bakery-themed bar featuring steak bake cushions, sausage roll décor…
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Emergency Alert on phones across North Yorkshire as Government warns of wildfire risk
People in North Yorkshire and across the rest of England and Wales got an emergency alert on their phones at 7pm this evening. It was to warn of the wildfire risk. The government said it would “warn people not to light anything that could...
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Former County Durham college set for demolition ahead of major redvelopment project
Demolition and asbestos removal work at the former Fyndoune Community College site in Sacriston has been approved as part of plans to redevelop the…
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Ripon is under starter’s orders for its biggest race day of the year
Just two weeks after the annual St Wilfrid’s Day procession brought thousands of people to the streets, another estimated 10,000 will be heading to the Ripon Racecourse, on Boroughbridge Road, this Saturday (15 Aug) for the race that bears...
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Millions sent phone alert after fire breaks out in York
Millions of people across Yorkshire have been sent wildfire emergency phone alert warning against 'any activity that could start a fire'.
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Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
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Tree falls on car in main York road
This picture was taken moments after much of a tree came down on top of a car in York. It happened on Haxby Road at about 3pm. A large tree limb fell onto the roof of a Fiat 500 near the road’s junction with Markham Street. Incident...
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Millions sent phone alert after fire breaks out in York
Millions of people across Yorkshire have been sent wildfire emergency phone alert warning against 'any activity that could start a fire'.
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Asda to open new stores with 3,500 items available before full UK rollout
Asda plans to launch a new trial by opening three new convenience stores in the UK which will be filled with about 3,500 own-brand products.
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British Red Cross outlines exactly what to do if you see a wildfire in the UK
The British Red Cross has shared exactly what you should do if you see a wildfire in the UK.
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Luxury North Yorkshire car dealer jailed after long-term fraud investigation
A North Yorkshire car dealer who defrauded customers out of large sums of money has been jailed following a long-running police investigation.
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Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York
Firefighters were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1KM.
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Electricity outage after lorry knocks over telegraph pole in County Durham crash
A lorry knocked over a telegraph pole on a Crook road, forcing the closure of the A689 while repairs were carried out.
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Arrest after man found sleeping in car in a ditch on rural Yorkshire road
A man has been arrested and charged after he was found asleep in a car in a ditch on a rural Yorkshire road.
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Plans for 100 homes on Green Belt approved due to ‘grey belt’ planning rules
New “grey belt” planning rules, and Bradford Council’s lack of a Local Plan, have led to plans for 100 homes on Green Belt in Wilsden being approved.
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Wensleydale Creamery owner bought by world leading dairy firm in new deal
A world-leading dairy firm has bought Wensleydale Dairy Products as its owners sell off its UK dairy division.
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Plans to demolish North Yorkshire beach-front toilets, ice cream shop and café
Plans to demolish a café, ice cream shop and public toilets at Royal Parade on Filey sea front have been recommended for approval by council…
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Drivers stunned as supermarket sign shows diesel at eye-watering 433.2p per litre
An Asda fuel station sign near Hartlepool Marina displayed diesel at 433.2p per litre, but the supermarket has confirmed what happened.
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Travellers who upped sticks from football pitch to field threatened with legal action
Travellers who moved from a Redcar football pitch to a new site just a mile away have been threatened with legal action.
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North Yorkshire band releases new single ahead of final seaside show
The Saltburn Smugglers have released a new single as crowds continue to flock to their popular Shanties on the Shore performances.
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North Yorkshire mayor welcomes disposable BBQ ban year after devastating wildfire
North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has welcomed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid the recent dry weather, a year after a devastating…
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council
The planned conversion of a fire-damaged historic building into homes has been blocked by the council.
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Sunderland set to honour generations of merchant seafarers at City Hall ceremony
Sunderland will raise the Red Ensign at City Hall on Thursday, September 3, marking Merchant Navy Day and honouring the city’s long maritime…
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Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits shake-up
Carers have days left to have their say as the DWP considers major changes to Carer’s Allowance, including new earnings rules.
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Grandma who knocked down and killed OAP days before Christmas outside M&S avoids jail
Mrs Grimshaw, an 81-year-old retired teacher from Whitley Bay, was struck while crossing outside Marks & Spencer at Silverlink Retail Park on…
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Heatwave scuppers two events in North Yorkshire
The continuing heatwave is having an effect on activities in North Yorkshire. Selby Fire Station has cancelled its open day on Sunday. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said it’s because of the hot weather, and because crews have...
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Main Yorkshire roads closed for emergency repairs
Two lanes of a major Yorkshire road and the link road to the motorway have closed for emergency repairs.
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Straw bales scattered across North Yorkshire road after tumbling out of tractor
Drivers faced delays after a tractor lost its load of straw bales on the Guisborough Bypass roundabout this morning, leaving hay scattered across…