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Endeavour: Replica of Whitby's most famous ship slashed to just £100,000
For the thousands of tourists who park each day at Whitby Harbour, the replica of the town’s most famous ship, the Endeavour, is one of the first sights they see.
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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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First look - independent florist opens in popular York street
A brand-new florists has opened in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Tom Gordon MP and Councillors call for Lifeline cuts to be put on hold until residents are consulted | Harrogate Informer
Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has written to the Leader of North Yorkshire Council warning that removal of Warden Responder
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County Durham man given conditional discharge for shop thefts
Shotton Colliery man Christopher Stevenson, 39, has been given a 12-month conditional discharge after admitting a series of shop thefts and…
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North Yorkshire pub lodges appeal to keep beer garden as refusal branded 'draconian'
The owners of a Richmond pub have appealed against the refusal of retrospective planning permission for improvements to its beer garden.
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Police extends urgent search to find woman missing from North Yorkshire
An urgent search has launched to find a missing woman from North Yorkshire.
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Boy, 13, charged with 21 offences after several County Durham burglaries and assaults
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with 21 offences, including burglary, vehicle theft and assault, following a series of incidents in County Durham.
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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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Darlington burglar spared jail after stealing £8 from home
Darlington man Edvardas Kaduskevicius has been given a suspended 12-month prison sentence after admitting burglary and the theft of £8 from a home…
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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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Polling station changes proposed in Ripon
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith is encouraging residents to have their say on proposed changes to polling arrangements across North Yorkshire.
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'Shocking' video shows campervan forced to do U-turn on A1 after going wrong way
Shocking footage captured on a dashcam has shown a campervan forced to make a u-turn in the middle of a dual carriageway section of the A1 in…
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Ripon pub wins Global Recognition Award - just months after opening
A Ripon pub and restaurant has received a Global Recognition Award just months after opening its doors.
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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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Urgent food warning as Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains recall products
The FSA has issued multiple food safety alerts and ‘do not eat’ warnings for products sold at Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains.
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Police name passenger who died in hospital a month after Yorkshire crash
A passenger who was seriously injured in a Yorkshire crash has died in hospital more than a month after the incident, police have said.
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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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Porsche dealer who sold clients' cars and kept the money for himself jailed
The owner of a Yorkshire car dealership which specialised in modifying and selling classic sports cars has been jailed for fraud.
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New bosses at suburban York pub report 'fantastic' first day
The new operators of The Beagle in Acomb report a ‘fantastic’ first night.
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First look - independent florist opens in popular York street
A brand-new florists has opened in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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On top of the world! Harrogate Ashville A level pupils celebrate future-ready global opportunities
A student whose father led Canada to FIFA World Cup success earlier in the summer is just one of the many A level success stories at a Harrogate secondary school.
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Newton Aycliffe play café to close with 'heavy heart' after opening earlier this year
A children’s play café in Newton Aycliffe is set to close just months after opening its doors.
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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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Bishop Auckland pub landlords announce departure as new owner takes over venue
A County Durham pub has confirmed its former landlords have left after a year, with a new owner now taking over.
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Police extends urgent search to find woman missing from North Yorkshire
An urgent search has launched to find a missing woman from North Yorkshire.
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Teen wanted in connection over string of assaults and burglaries in North East town
Police are appealing to trace Curtis Farry in connection with two serious assaults and two burglaries.
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Cheese auction raises £70,000 for charities at Great Yorkshire Show
Cheese-loving visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show have now helped raise £70,000 for good causes through the event's annual Cheese Auction.
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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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Surprise re-opening today of 'flagship' Sam Smith's pub
The 'flagship' Angel and White Horse in Tadcaster, owned by Sam Smith's brewery, has re-opened.
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Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council
One of the UK’s biggest bus operators could run services out of a new West Yorkshire depot if plans are agreed with the council.
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Much-loved County Durham restaurant to reopen under new ownership
Knitsley Mill is set to reopen under new ownership and the direction of an experienced local operator.
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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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UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
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Quirky North East sweet shop with vintage twist to appear on BBC Dragons’ Den
Mr Swainstons, the South Shields traditional sweet shop run by Sean Robinson and John Gray, will appear on Dragons’ Den on BBC One on Thursday,…
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Save on school uniform at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S - but be quick
Parents are being urged to shop around as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S cut uniform prices - plus there's a wealth of other suppliers
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Police investigate video of ‘idiot ripping up’ North Yorkshire car park in an Audi
Police are investigating after a video showed a driver doing ‘donuts’ in a coastal car park. It happened on the evening of Friday 7 August at Filey Country Car Park, and involved a red Audi driving “in an anti-social manner”. A North...
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Stunning Ripon Racecourse is still 'looking fantastic' despite extreme UK heatwave
Ten thousand people will be flocking to the racecourse to Ripon Racecourse this weekend for the annual race that bears the name of the city’s patron saint.
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Pub fans confused as County Durham live music spot appears closed without warning
The music venue in Crook appears to have suddenly closed, leaving visitors confused.
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Lines blocked after incidents between York and North Yorkshire station
Two incidents have blocked the railway from York to a major North Yorkshire station.
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TV star confirms departure from ITV show after 25 years amid 'new chapter'
Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.
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'Despicable' GP sexually assaulted woman saying he was 'checking for lumps'
A “despicable” GP who sexually assaulted a woman by grabbing her breasts and saying he was “checking for lumps” has been jailed.
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Andy Burnham issues warning to water firms over rising bills
Andy Burnham has warned water companies they cannot treat customers as a “blank cheque” as they ask for £3.4bn more.
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York city centre shop to close its doors
A York city centre shop is set to close ahead of a big move.
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'Remarkable' individual stories of Harrogate College students highlight technical education routes to success
Harrogate students have shown there is more than one route to success on Level 3 results day.
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Call for stronger hunting laws after police drop case over alleged fox chase footage
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has called for new stronger hunting laws after the police dropped a prosecution…
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Top North Yorkshire author to open independent bookshop in her home town
Well-known North Yorkshire children’s author and anti-crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas is to open a bookstore to raise the profile of…
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Air ambulance called after crash close to major North Yorkshire road
The air ambulance has been called today after a crash close to a major North Yorkshire road.
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Council steps in to block pop-up campsite plans in Richmond
Council officials have stepped in to block a pop-up campsite operating on land earmarked for a controversial holiday park near the banks of the River Swale.
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Air ambulance called after crash close to major North Yorkshire road
The air ambulance has been called today after a crash close to a major North Yorkshire road.