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Burythorpe farm seeks permission for round-the-clock alcohol sales
H&E Boak & Son, Park Farm, has submitted an application to North Yorkshire Council to sell alcohol 24 hours a day.
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Our political system leaves victims battling for justice - Daxa Patel
We have a political system whereby victims are constantly having to battle for justice, even when perpetrators and responsible parties have already been found to be in the wrong. The most recent example is the prospect of early release for two criminals involved in the murder of PC Harper.
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University of York research reveals gaps in support to help smokers quit
A study from the University of York has suggested most smokers in low- and middle-income countries are not receiving the support they need to quit.
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Rare moth only found in Yorkshire discovered at second site in North of England
A hidden population of one of England’s rarest moths has been found at a site where it has not been seen for 70 years – by a conservationist who has spent his life searching for them.
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York salon studio in the running for two national hair and beauty awards
Libs Beauty Studio is in the running for two national awards after being shortlisted at the UK Hair & Beauty Awards.
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Free pump track coming to Helmsley for Tour of Britain celebrations
A free pump track will be open to the public in Helmsley, in the car park of the Black Swan in the Market Place, next month.
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An overlooked frustration of modern life is road disruption, lane rental schemes are to be welcomed - Ismail Mulla
An often overlooked frustration of modern life is road disruption. In some parts of Yorkshire there has been a plague of roadworks. A litter of traffic cones surround heavy machinery plonked in the middle of some of the busiest roads at peak times.
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'Overdeveloped' - Residents object to plans for more than 50 homes in Yorkshire village
Plans for up to 52 homes in a North Yorkshire village are being recommended for approval despite opposition from residents and concerns about pressure on local services.
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'Bullies' jailed after kidnapping and stamping on man who 'considered them friends'
Two men who police described as ‘bullies’ after they kidnapped and stamped on their victim have been jailed.
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Yorkshire Water starts £2.5m storm overflow project in York
Yorkshire Water has launched a £2.5 million storm overflow project to cut discharges into the River Ouse.
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Iconic £2m Yorkshire attraction has price slashed to £100k – but there’s a catch
The selling price of an iconic Whitby tourist attraction has been slashed to £100,000 because it has to move out of town.
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Furlong and Furrow near Ripon wins Global Recognition Award
The recently opened North Yorkshire gastropub Furlong and Furrow has won a Global Recognition Award after little more than two months of trading.
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Co-working boost for freelancers and remote workers in North Yorkshire city
A new co-working space has opened in Queen Street, Ripon, to support freelancers and remote workers.
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Cool fashion brand finds that Yorkshire shoppers love where they live and like to dress up for social events
Jody Plows, the chief executive of Nobody’s Child, tells Stephanie Smith how the one-stop, all-occasion womenswear brand has proved a hit with Yorkshire style shoppers as it delivers a sustainable message. Harrogate had been on the hit-list for Nobody's Child chief executive Jody Plows years before it finally opened there in May, at the Cenotaph end of James Street. “Since the day we opened that store, it's performed really well, so it was everything we would have hoped it to be,” she says.
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New images reveal townhouses replacing former Harrogate metal works
Mulgrave Properties has unveiled the first computer-generated images of its Harrogate One development.
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£90 million to be invested into new Supertram fleet in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire will soon see brand new trams as the current fleet comes to the end of its operational life.
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
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North East gaming agency lands major contract with new ITV betting service
The Teesside-based firm will help ITV reach more users through Google, app stores and AI-powered search platforms.
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Former North East job centre could become 84 student studios under revived plans
Fresh plans have been submitted to convert Sunderland’s former John Street job centre into 84 student studios, with two new floors, a gym and…
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Excitement as historic Spitfire plane spotted over skies of North East
A historic Second World War Spitfire caught the attention of people across the North East after being spotted in the skies and Teesside…
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York drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand jailed
A drug dealer from York who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand has been jailed after being tracked down by police.
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Picturesque Northumberland beach named one of best in UK for dog owners
A beach in Northumberland has been named one of the best dog-friendly beach in the UK as part of the latest Time Out list.
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York restaurant crowned among the country's best
T highly-rated Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant in York has won top honours in the English Curry Awards 2026.
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Darlington Hippodrome reveals future plans after record visitor numbers
Darlington Hippodrome is aiming to become financially self-sufficient by 2029 after saving more than expected in the latest financial year.
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York restaurant crowned among the country's best
T highly-rated Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant in York has won top honours in the English Curry Awards 2026.
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Harrogate family win compensation after door shattered in Turkey
Brothers aged 11 and 16 were inside a steam room when the door exploded, leaving them with cuts.
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Car fire stops traffic on York outer ring road
A car has burst into flames on the York outer ring road this evening (Thursday). Emergency services are now on the scene. It’s on the A64 between Murton and the Hopgrove roundabout and a witness told YorkMix traffic was stopped both ways....
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Drug dealer who escaped prison to live 'life of luxury' in Thailand jailed
A drug dealer who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand where he lived a ‘life of luxury’ is back behind bars.
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Stunning forest described as ‘one of the jewels in County Durham's crown’
Hamsterley Forest has been branded ‘one of the jewels in County Durham's crown’.
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Redcar's viral ice cream parlour with Dubai chocolate treats and matcha sundaes
From lemon tops and Dubai chocolate sundaes to smash burgers and giant soft play, Gabrielle's Ice Cream has become a family destination on the…
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Firework Championships to Light Up the Skies Over Newby Hall This August | Harrogate Informer
The skies above historic Newby Hall and Gardens will burst into spectacular pyrotechnic displays this August when the estate hosts its annual Fireworks
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People ‘putting themselves in danger’ on steps down to Yorkshire beach, council says
People are “putting themselves in danger” by ignoring the closure of steps down to Selwicks Bay beach in Flamborough, the council has said.
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Harrogate Ladies’ College achieves its best A*-A grade percentages in four years
Harrogate Ladies’ College – soon to be renamed Duchy College - is celebrating its best A*-A grade percentage in four years and a 100% pass rate.
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Police called after man enters river in York
Police have been called to Piccadilly after a man was spotted in the river.
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Man arrested after being rescued from York river
A man has been arrested after being rescued from the River Foss in York.
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Lower Kirkgate: Cost of carrying out delayed repairs on historic street up £260,000
The cost of carrying out delayed repairs on a historic street has risen by more than £260,000.
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Harrogate Ladies' College celebrates best A*-A results in four years
Pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College are celebrating their best A*-A grade percentage in four years as this year's A Level results are announced.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open 'within weeks'
The main section of the new A59 Kex Gill route between Harrogate and Skipton is set to open within weeks.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open within weeks
The main section of North Yorkshire's landmark new A59 Kex Gill route is set to open to traffic in the next few weeks, marking a major milestone for North Yorkshire Council’s most ambitious highways project.
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'At last' wait almost over as department store replaces Teesside M&S, dividing locals
Ideal Home Store will open in Middlesbrough's former Marks & Spencer building on Friday, August 28, featuring 200 brands, local traders and…
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Key section of major new route through North Yorkshire set to open
A major new route through North Yorkshire is set to open.
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Rage room with crowbars and sledgehammers bids to stay open after renovation
A rage room where customers can smash objects with crowbars, sledgehammers and baseball bats is seeking retrospective planning permission for…
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Police hunt bank card 'thief' after incident in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft of a bank card from York city centre.
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Pictures as crowds flock to beaches as temperatures soar to 32C in North East
People across the North East have been making the most of the sunshine as temperatures soared to 32C during the latest spell of hot weather on…
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Sunderland Council issues nurdle spill update as teams prepare for high tides
Sunderland City Council says fewer plastic nurdles have washed ashore this week, but beach clean-up teams remain on standby ahead of high tides this…
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Landlady reports 'successful relaunch' of popular pub near York after refurb
The popular village pub the Lord Collingwood at Poppleton near York is reporting a successful relaunch after being closed for major renovations.
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Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open within weeks | Harrogate Informer
The main section of North Yorkshire's landmark new A59 Kex Gill route is set to open to traffic in the next few weeks, marking a major milestone for North
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Two Harrogate charities in running to win £20k in Sky Bet community sweepstake
Harrogate’s Horticap and Open Country are in the running to win up to £20,000 in the Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake 2026.