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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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Plans to add hydrogen and carbon capture to waste incinerator challenged
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a major North Yorkshire waste incinerator without a new planning application being filed.
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Four Durham Police officers face gross misconduct hearings over 'boozy Spain trip'
Four Durham Police officers could face the sack over allegations linked to a trip to Spain, while four others have returned to work.
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Devolution must not overlook the needs of rural areas in Yorkshire
The drive towards devolution across England is a good thing. Putting more power into the hands of communities can make a big difference when it comes to tackling the inequalities that blight Britain, especially as the country has one of the centralised states in Western Europe.
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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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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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Bradford cinema listings for this Saturday
BRADFORD moviegoers have a packed Saturday ahead, with ODEON Leeds Bradford offering a huge 23-film programme and The Light Bradford adding 15 titles.
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Haworth ghost tour features in new guide to Britain's spookiest places
HAWORTH'S ghostly legends have earned it a place among the UK's most chilling destinations
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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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North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
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Court restricts sex offender's behaviour in public after incident on bus
A man who indecently exposed himself on a bus travelling along the North Yorkshire coast is today subject to court controls on his behaviour in public.
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Fence installed after reports of people jumping from old railway bridge
The decision has sparked frustration among residents who say the bridge has long been used by walkers.
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Union demand halt to Darlington hospital ward shake-up as staff fear for future roles
A union has told an NHS trust to “halt plans immediately” to change wards at Darlington Memorial Hospital, after staff raised concerns about their future roles.
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Hundreds gather in Bradford to celebrate Black History Month
HUNDREDS gathered to mark Black History Month at an event honouring African heritage and community
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Man followed ex-wife and smashed mirror off her new partner's car after cinema date
Hartlepool man Wayne Minza gets an 18-month community order after ramming his ex-wife’s car, threatening her new partner with a spanner and causing damage.
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New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place
AN initiative to transform lives by investing up to £20m in Darlington’s most disadvantaged communities has been enriched with four new board members.
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Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefighters
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 53 new on-call firefighters, strengthening emergency cover after the Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire.
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Golfer wins cup exactly 100 years after grandad and hails late best mate
It was a poignant victory, given the death of his best friend earlier this year.
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Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
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Dirty aprons, mould, and raw bacon stored near cooked food at 1* County Durham pub
Dirty aprons, a mouldy ceiling, and raw bacon being stored above cooked food were among the hygiene failings at a one-star County Durham pub.
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New fire and light spectacular coming to Worth Valley Railway
A NEW after-dark industrial experience is set to light up the Worth Valley this Bonfire Night.
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Six Bradford legends enrolled into Hall of Fame over historic Ashes triumph
The 1946 Great Britain touring squad, known as the 'Indomitables', are the second team inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame, with six Bradford players included.
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Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards
Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award.
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Drivers warned of road closure near York as maintenance work gets underway
Bolton Road in Wilberfoss will close for a day to allow for maintenance work.
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Crucial that energy suppliers and debt advice organisations work closely with people struggling to pay bills - Vikki Brownridge & Gary Booker
For households under financial pressure, an energy bill is rarely their only worry. It sits alongside housing costs, council tax, food, credit repayments and all the other regular payments competing for a household’s income.
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Rural areas being left behind by Andy Burnham's devolution agenda, MPs warn
The new report by an APPG and the CLA calls for a Rural Commissioner.
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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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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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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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The folly of the welfare sticking plaster is becoming abundantly clear - Ismail Mulla
Britain has no choice but to confront some of the cold realities that this country faces. Successive governments have failed to remedy the systemic issues that are not only holding the country back economically but potentially threaten to drag Britain down into a deep, dark, abyss.
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North Yorkshire fire service sees surge in recruits as new firefighters join
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 53 new recruits — well above previous years' intake.
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From Durham Uni halls to hanging out with Margot Robbie: TikTok star's rise to fame
BookTok star Jack Edwards has revisited Durham, reflecting on his university years and the city where he says his online career first began.
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Bradford eye hospital launches new treatment for common cause of sight loss
Optegra Eye Hospital Bradford has started offering a therapy for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
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Boy taken to hospital after incident between two pupils at North Yorkshire school
A boy was taken to hospital following an incident at a North Yorkshire school this week. It happened at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge on Tuesday. Police were called to the school at lunchtime. School location A North Yorkshire...
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How Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned childhood passion into his own business
manda Owen's son Reuben turned his childhood love of diggers into a machinery business and television career after finding fame on Our Yorkshire Farm.
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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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£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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Bradford man offered woman as a prostitute to 2 different men
He would control who the woman visited, prevent her from seeing friends, and became angry when she spoke to other men.
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Could a roadsweeper operated by volunteers help to 'put pride back' in town?
SKIPTON councillors are hoping investing in a road sweeper will lead to cleaner streets, ice-free pavements and a pride in the town.
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Pot Bank Roundabout Approved: What Has to Happen Next
Pot Bank roundabout won permission on 13 October with 19 conditions, from bat checks to a rebuilt wall. Up to 960 west Harrogate homes still wait on the land.
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24-hour gambling venue greenlit at abandoned Leeds city centre cafe
The plans have been approved despite residents' fears
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Leeds council blocks takeaway's pizza plans over 'unacceptable' request
A planning application for a pizza takeaway in Horsforth has been refused.
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'Soul-destroying'- plants worth hundreds of pounds 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.
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A look inside the £4million Omaze house near Harrogate
A £4million house near Harrogate, complete with its own lake, library and tennis court, is up for grabs in an Omaze prize draw.
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Major changes planned for Whitby's public toilets next summer
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said.
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92-year-old man from York honoured for decades of service to city
A community champion has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to the city.
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How Rhun the dog, library goers and two police forces caught 5 burglars
A police dog and villagers combined with two police forces to catch a gang of five ‘professional’ criminals after raiding a North Yorkshire business.
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Drivers warned to expect disruption as major A19 closures planned near Stockton
Drivers face major disruption on the A19 near Stockton this weekend as workers remove a footbridge at the A1027 Norton Interchange for refurbishment.