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Man in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash - full police statement
A blue BYD Atto was travelling towards Leeds when it was involved in a collision with a pink Fiat 500 and a blue Volkswagen Touran close to the Nuffield Health gym.
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Harrogate school's students win Best Young Cast award at Edinburgh Fringe
“Taking the school’s production to the Fringe was always going to be a never-to-be-forgotten experience for our budding theatre and rock stars”
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Businessman's underground parking plan to tackle issues at major York shopping centre
Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an underground facility there.
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Bishop Auckland-based charity Angel Trust launches its 2026 Christmas Toy Appeal
Angel Trust launches its 2026 Toy Appeal in County Durham on October 19, seeking gifts and donations to support local children facing Christmas hardship.
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Thief strikes at York shop
A thief has struck at the Sainsbury's Local in Bootham, York.
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Councillor’s fears over City of Culture legacy after funding cut
A councillor has voiced concerns that Bradford's City of Culture legacy may be impacted - after Bradford Council withdrew cultural funding in order to reopen a recycling centre.
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Newton Aycliffe play area closed after concrete block droped onto children's slide
A children's play area in Newton Aycliffe has been forced to close part of its equipment after vandals allegedly dropped a concrete block onto a slide, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
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'See Holland in York': City to get spectacular tulip fields with 750,000 blooms
A new five-acre tulip attraction featuring 750,000 blooms will bring spectacular colour to York when it opens in spring 2027
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Woman arrested after death of 22-year-old in A1(M) 'murder' crash near Darlington
A woman has been arrested in connection with the A1(M) murder probe near Darlington. She has been released on bail.
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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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Why were police hanging a giant bed sheet from a Bradford building this afternoon?
A man has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm inside a building on Little Horton Lane.
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Police called after man went to GP surgery and talked loudly about STDs
The judge noted that a pre-sentence report had indicated that Williams presented a “high level of risk” to the public as well as himself.
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Speeding teen who killed much-loved dad in head-on County Durham crash spared jail
A speeding teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a head on County Durham crash has narrowly avoided jail.
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Closure of Yorkshire gas storage site 'would risk UK's ability to keep lights on'
The closure of a Yorkshire gas storage site would risk the UK's ability “to keep the lights on” a union claims, as it called for government support.
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Further arrest in A1(M) crash murder investigation
A 52-year-old woman is arrested in connection with the crash in which 22-year-old Elena Chiriac died.
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County lines drug dealer who thought he could travel into York ‘undetected’ is jailed
A Bradford county lines drug dealer who police said thought he could travel into York “undetected” has been jailed.
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Witness liaision officers at South Yorkshire Police set to walk out over pay
Dozens of witness liaison officers working for South Yorkshire Police are set to go on strike after a unanimous vote for industrial action.
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Political row erupts over £17m of council contracts awarded under exceptions
Revelations about Stockton Council awarding over £17m worth of contracts without following its normal rules have sparked political debate.
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World-leading endoscopy experts gather at North East hospital workshop
North Tees endoscopy experts meet on October 8 and 9 for an advanced endotherapy workshop exploring AI, new procedures, technology and patient care.
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Corgi's £230 Christmas gift could help bring legendary WWII plane back to life
Just 1,000 models are being produced in the initial run, with proceeds helping an ambitious project to get Britain's legendary 'Wooden Wonder' flying again.
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York Christmas tree growers win contest to supply London landmark
A York Christmas tree grower will supply the tree for No. 10 Downing Street after winning a national award.
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New junior school launched in York by famous education name
St Peter’s School in York has opened a new Junior School this September, offering specialist facilities and a broad curriculum for children aged 3-11.
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York café feeding people struggling at Christmas bids to stay open
A York café which feeds people struggling with isolation at Christmas has lodged a bid to stay open.
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MPs are under more threat than ever, says Farage, five years after Amess murder
Nigel Farage has said on the fifth anniversary of the murder of Sir David Amess that MPs are “under more threat than they’ve ever been”.
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Libraries host free events to help people feel confident online
Residents are being encouraged to get support in navigating the online world as libraries in North Yorkshire host free events and activities during Get Online Week.
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Lidl store will pave way for 'multi-million pound investment in town'
Lidl says it is delighted to receive planning permission
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Former police officer sentenced over relationship with vulnerable crime victim
A former student police officer who abused his position of trust by pursuing an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable victim of crime has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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Inside Durham's 'most haunted' pub where ghostly footsteps echo through the night
Step inside Durham's most haunted pub as we explore the chilling history, ghost stories and centuries-old secrets of The Shakespeare Tavern.
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Council leader calls for by-election after councillor defects from Reform UK
He was elected as a Reform UK candidate in this year's local elections.
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Civic Society presses council over condition of Harrogate's historic assets
The chair of Harrogate Civic Society has renewed calls for North Yorkshire Council to address concerns about the condition and future of several historic
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County Durham to forge new links with Italy and revive historic French partnership
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris are set to be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland after plans were approved by councillors.
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150 new homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Inspectors to probe Ben Houchen's Tees Valley over 'ongoing concerns' by Government
Teesworks, the freeport set up by Lord Ben Houchen, has been beset by controversy.
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Leeds pub temporarily closes during major transformation following a £230,000 investment
The Mustard Pot is the latest Marston’s pub to go through an extensive £230,000 refurbishment.
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Man arrested over 'arson attack' after blaze tears through Newton Aycliffe home
A man in his 20s has been arrested following a suspected arson in Newton Aycliffe.
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Government urged to learn lessons from North Yorkshire wildfire
National leaders are being urged to learn lessons from a major wildfire which broke out last year.
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Search ended after missing man is found
A car belonging to a missing man has been found in a car park at Bempton Cliffs as police continue to search for him.
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‘Honesty’ money tin stolen from egg stand at Yorkshire farm
An “honesty” money tin has been stolen from an egg stand at a farm in Suffield, near Scarborough, police.
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Council vows to learn from ‘historic mistakes’ after £70,000 borrowing
Whitby Town Council has vowed to learn from “historic mistakes” after an investigation found the authority borrowed £70,000 from reserves linked to the Pannett Art Gallery during a cash flow crisis.
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PHOTOS: 'Deliberate' skip fire next to listed building in North Yorkshire town
A skip fire believed to be deliberate broke out near a commercial building in a North Yorkshire town last night (Wednesday).
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York park transformed with eye-catching 'Lion Cage' addition
"The Lion Cage" officially opens this Saturday (October 17) thanks to major improvements from London-based basketball and streetwear brand Half Decent Day (HDD) and court surface specialists SC Sports in collaboration with City of York Council.
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New supermarket planned for York- what's happening with B&Q
Plans to divide a York B&Q to create a new supermarket have been lodged.
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TV officer who starred on Police Interceptors 'had sex with colleague in public'
Former Cleveland Police officer Ben Sutcliffe who starred in Channel 5's Police Interceptors, is accused of having sex with a female colleague in public and sexting her while on duty.
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Developer submits revised Colburn homes plan after refusal
Company says it has addressed concerns raised about its proposals for Colburn.
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County Durham balaclava ban takes step forward as council 'inundated' with 'trouble'
A ban on balaclavas and measures to tackle anti-social behaviour across County Durham have moved forward after a Durham County Council meeting.
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Water firm objects to 150-home plan as sewage network 'already at capacity'
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if Persimmon Homes’ plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Historic Bradford city centre building to go under the hammer again this month
The Wool Exchange is set to be sold at auction, with a guide price of £1.8 million to £1.9 million.
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MP demands answers over unspent £14.5m for Kirklees communities
Kirklees Council has accumulated more than £14.5m which was intended to fund improvements and support local services, and a local MP wants answers.
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Underground car park could ‘solve traffic problems’ at York shopping centre
Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an automatic underground facility there. Seth Kazzim, chief executive of Silo Industries, said his proposed underground car park would...