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Man fined £2,491 after council finds 100 dog faeces in communal York garden
A householder who refused to remove dog faeces and rubbish from a communal garden faces a £2,491 bill.
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York hearing clinic shortlisted for multiple awards just a year after opening
The Hearing Place is a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Yorkshire, Humberside, and North East Family Business Awards.
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Woman, 20, to fulfill childhood dream by opening Darlington café 'beyond ordinary'
A young entrepreneur is preparing to fulfil her teenage dream of opening a café in Darlington.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Bradford
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Bradford restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Keighley ace makes British history in Italy as Beanland do town proud
KEIGHLEY martial arts star Yvie Ling-Hegarty has just won her fourth consecutive European title in Italy, becoming the first British fighter to achieve that.
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Woman caught three times over drink-drive limit berates Durham police officers
Police in County Durham have shared footage of a woman who was caught three times over the drink drive limit and then went on to berate officers who arrested her.
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York hearing clinic shortlisted for multiple awards just a year after opening
The Hearing Place is a finalist in three categories at the 2026 Yorkshire, Humberside, and North East Family Business Awards.
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Ripon city centre to be transformed into festive winter wonderland
Ripon’s Market Place will be transformed into a festive winter wonderland next month with Little Bird Made.
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TV presenter and author to uncover forgotten women's stories in public talk
Best-selling author Janina Ramirez will deliver a public lecture at York St John exploring how overlooked women in history could shape a fairer future.
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County Durham family go all out with 4,000 light Christmas display... in October
A self-proclaimed County Durham Santa Claus has gone all out for Christmas, transforming his home with around 4,000 lights and a host of festive inflatables.
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North East grandmother's bid for missing-person alert system inspired by grandson
The grandmother of a five-year-old autistic boy has launched a campaign for a specialist missing-person alert system across Cleveland, warning that every minute counts when a vulnerable child disappears.
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People 'need to take more pride in area' for Bradford to tackle litter problem
PEOPLE need to take more pride in their areas rather than rely on Council staff to repeatedly clear litter – a committee has been told.
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Keighley charity backs calls for legal changes to protect vulnerable adults
A CHARITY has supported a national campaign through a creative art project.
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Mackenzie Thorpe donates original Transporter Bridge painting to help families
Artist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting inspired by the North East town where he grew up to raise funds for families facing hardship.
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York Restaurant Week deal: our £20 bargain right next to York Minster
A visit to 22 Yards showed exactly why York Restaurant Week remains one of the city's best bargains
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Abuse aimed at RNLI volunteers should never be tolerated
The RNLI – Royal National Lifeboat Institution – is a charity like no other. Volunteers put themselves in danger to save countless lives over the whole year. A lot of these volunteers are skilled rescuers who do life saving work without any fuss. For an island nation like Britain, it would be foolish to take the RNLI for granted.
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Months of disruption as roadworks to start on A1(M) at Darlington until August 2027
Drivers face months of disruption on the A1(M) in County Durham as major improvement schemes run from November into summer 2027.
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North East restaurant takeover highlights swallowing difficulties
Percy Hedley Foundation stages Gateshead restaurant takeover to raise dysphagia awareness, offering texture-modified meals for inclusive North East dining.
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£2m contract awarded for Scarborough Station transformation
Construction work on the £6.68 million transformation of Scarborough railway station’s forecourt has moved a step closer after North Yorkshire Council approved a £2 million contract for the scheme.
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More than a million chickens could be raised annually at Yorkshire farm under plans
Park Farm Poultry Limited, which operates Park Farm in Bull Lane, Harswell, is seeking permission from East Rising of Yorkshire Council to add two new poultry houses and additional infrastructure on agricultural land.
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The Yorkshire rescue dog whose portrait raised an incredible £21,000
A draw-along fundraiser has raised more than £21,000 for a Yorkshire animal rescue charity.
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Harrogate pupils win 'Best Young Cast' award at Edinburgh Fringe
Current and former pupils at Harrogate’s Ashville have won a ‘Best Young Cast’ award following their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Whitby councillors resign amid investigation into their conduct
Two of the councillors who resigned are accused of "sustained inappropriate conduct".
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Leeds Christmas Market - 2 new bars this year, all you need to know about them
It will feature Scottish drinks, roaring fires, tartan decor, and live entertainment.
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'Start again' on SFI after 'Glastonbury ticket scramble' for money, Defra told
The main application window for the £233m Sustainable Farming Incentive slammed shut in just over five hours.
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The Green Party’s identity seems uncertain under Zack Polanski’s leadership - Daxa Patel
Has the Green Party lost more than its green credentials under its leader Zack Polanski? That is the question I have been pondering following the party's deeply controversial decision to adopt a policy declaring that Zionism is racism.
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Harrogate's Duchy College plants oak tree gifted by King Charles
Duchy College in Harrogate has planted a commemorative oak tree gifted by King Charles III during his visit to the school in May.
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Young Harrogate stars scoop prestigious award at Edinburgh Fringe debut
A cast of young performers from Ashville, Harrogate, has been named the Best Young Cast at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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On This Day: West Yorkshire officer received King’s Commendation for Bravery
ON this day last yer, a West Yorkshire Police officer was honoured with the King’s Commendation for Bravery after her heroic actions during a life-threatening incident at a McDonald’s
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New scheme in Yorkshire introduces support for customers who struggle to speak
Yorkshire Building Society, which has branches in York, Malton, Northallerton, and Richmond, has joined the Speak Easy initiative.
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Crash closes M62 slip road as rush-hour queues build and key route is blocked
M62 crash closes westbound exit slip road at Junction 25 near Brighouse, with A644 Wakefield Road blocked and morning traffic delays in West Yorkshire.
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Harrogate law firm celebrates major win at Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026
Harrogate-based Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
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North Yorkshire steam railway launches spooky Christmas train experience
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) will host 'A Bloody Merry Christmas' this December.
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Family made ill by meat from York supermarket that sold food 41 days past use by date
A family suffered food poisoning and had to go to accident and emergency after they bought salami from a York supermarket, the city's magistrates heard.
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North East hotel stars honoured at annual Excellence Awards ceremony
North East Hotels Association Excellence Awards honour hospitality stars, with Hotel Indigo Newcastle and Hampton by Hilton Stockton taking two awards each.
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North East city road closures and restrictions for Halloween event - public notice
Sunderland road closures and parking restrictions will be in place on October 30 for the Barnes Spooktacular Halloween fireworks display
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Hotel offers Yorkshire Marathon runners special spa discount after race
Runners taking part in this year’s Altra Yorkshire Marathon are being offered 10 per cent off spa treatments by The Grand York.
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Hotel offers Yorkshire Marathon runners special spa discount after race
Runners taking part in this year’s Altra Yorkshire Marathon are being offered 10 per cent off spa treatments by The Grand York.
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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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Poundland creates 400 seasonal jobs ahead of Christmas
POUNDLAND is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland to support its stores during the busy Christmas period
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North East woman banned from keeping dogs after starving puppy found ‘lifeless’
A North East woman has been banned from keeping dogs for eight years after her five-month-old puppy was found emaciated and described as “floppy and lifeless” by a vet.
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‘Soul-destroying’ – Plants ripped up and thrown in York park’s lake
Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park’s lake weeks after vandals targeted the area. Cllr Jenny Kent, York Council’s Labour environment spokesperson, said the damage at Rowntree Park, near Bishopthorpe...
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More than a million chickens could be raised annually at Yorkshire farm under plans
Park Farm Poultry Limited, which operates Park Farm in Bull Lane, Harswell, is seeking permission from East Rising of Yorkshire Council to add two new poultry houses and additional infrastructure on agricultural land.
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Woman accused of killing partner 'woke from stupor to find him dead in pool of blood'
A woman accused of killing her partner following an all-day drinking session told police that she woke from a stupor to find him lying dead in a pool of blood.
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Free foster care training programme set to be launched for Darlington residents
Darlington launches free fostering training programme on November 4 for current and prospective foster carers, offering Level 1 award and support skills.
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North East recruitment firm nears £10m revenue after record growth run
Nigel Wright Group’s North East business posts 13 per cent growth, with revenues nearing £10m as Leeds and Manchester offices drive expansion across northern England.
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Shipley club celebrates camaraderie among Armed Forces veterans
A BREAKFAST club is bringing veterans together for laughter, camaraderie and a hearty start to the day
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North East firm forecasts profits of up to £35m as gold demand drives growth
Strong demand for gold, jewellery and pawnbroking services has helped a financial services and retail company forecast annual profits of up to £35 million.
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Passengers are left out in the cold - why does replacing a bus shelter take so long?
Passengers in York are being left out in the cold because of the delay in replacing a bus shelter - why? asks today's lead letter writer.
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WATCH: Police dog tracks down suspect after vehicle thefts near Harrogate
Five men have been jailed after two vehicles were stolen from a business near Harrogate, with police dog Rhun tracking down one suspect hiding in a bush.