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'Car drove wrong way around roundabout' before crash in North Yorkshire
A Renault Clio drove the wrong way around a roundabout near Eastfield before crashing into another vehicle, police have said.
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Teesside landmarks to glow red as council backs campaign standing against racism
Stockton landmarks will be illuminated in red as the borough backs Wear Red Day and anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card.
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Look back: Pioneering Bradford police officer with an international reputation
AS part of a two-feature series, I am exploring the background to two Scottish brothers, my distant cousins, who achieved international recognition - one as a notable Police Detective and the other as a World Champion Strongman.
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North Yorkshire soldier who had ‘homemade cannon’ jailed for terror-linked offences
North Yorkshire soldier Mark Broadhurst has been jailed after making explosives and a homemade cannon while promoting extreme right-wing views.
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Harrogate Town Council Maps Out 2031 Referendum Target for Neighbourhood Plan
In a series of clarifications provided by Town Clerk Iona Taylor, the council detailed the finances, public timelines, and the scope of a new £42,000
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£15m sewage upgrade in Pannal to support 2,000 planned homes, Yorkshire Water confirms
A £15m upgrade to the wastewater network around Pannal and south-west Harrogate is intended to support future housing growth, with Yorkshire Water confirming
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Tories urge Burnham to apologise over comments about Ann Widdecombe murder case
Andy Burnham should apologise for saying an “individual” was “responsible for the murder” of Ann Widdecombe, shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said, adding the Prime Minister’s remark was a “breach of the presumption of innocence”.
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Concerns over growing number of HMOs on Yorkshire coast raised by deputy mayor
Coastal areas are “predominantly affected” by houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor has said.
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York man wanted for prison recall after alleged breach of sexual offence order
Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to find Ryan Richards, originally from York, who is wanted for recall to prison.
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Long delays reported on main road in North Yorkshire
Long delays are being reported on a main road in North Yorkshire.
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'Community coffee shop' could be coming to Yorkshire coastal town
Plans have been submitted to convert the former site of award-winning Three B's in Marshall Avenue, Bridlington to new premises.
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Your guide to the best events happening in the Harrogate district this October
Whether you're planning a night out this weekend or looking ahead to the rest of October, here's our pick of the best shows, gigs, comedy and cultural events happening across the Harrogate district.
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Delight as County Durham restaurant with 'world's best lasagne' reopening in hours
Popular Italian restaurant Antico Birtley is set to reopen this week after months of closure, with delighted diners welcoming the return of the Chester-Le-Street favourite.
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Harrogate photographer's surprise at getting the call for VIP London launch
“The invited VIP list for the opening of the 1990s event at Tate Britain went halfway around the building”
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Campaigner questions release of Star Hobson's mum six years into 12-year sentence
A County Durham safeguarding campaigner has questioned why a mum who allowed the death of her daughter has been released from jail, just six years into a 12-year 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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Police probe after St George's flag brought down outside Durham County Hall
A St George's flag has seemingly been cut down outside a council building in a 'disappointing' act, as police launch probe.
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'Somebody needs to be held to account' over sewage discharge at North East beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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Luxury car manufacturer reveals it will close dealership at prominent Bradford site
A luxury car manufacturer has confirmed it will be closing its dealership in Bradford.
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Yorkshire venues turn business events into support for farming and education
Every Event Makes A Difference according to the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate
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Final days of Bradford's old Kirkgate Market captured in archive photos
Bradford photographer Jerry Smith took many photos of Bradford markets.
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'Car drove wrong way around roundabout' before crash in North Yorkshire
A Renault Clio drove the wrong way around a roundabout near Eastfield before crashing into another vehicle, police have said.
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Sweet moment as Yorkshire girl interviews documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux
The roles were reversed when documentary filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux was interviewed by a seven-year-old girl at Martin House Children’s Hospice.
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'Repair bridges': Andy Burnham pledges to help Zelensky with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham has said he will seek to restore Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine and “repair bridges” as Volodymyr Zelensky visited Downing Street.
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New swim school helping babies and toddlers make a splash
Baby Squids North Yorkshire, launched by lifelong aquatic expert Alex Mazier, is now running sessions in Harrogate and York
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'I honestly just can’t believe this' - shoppers react as York main Post Office closes
Shoppers have branded the closure of York’s main Post Office as ‘shocking’ after it shut its doors for the last time yesterday.
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Nightclub's 3am plans face fresh objection over 'foul-mouthed customers'
A Scarborough nightclub’s bid to extend its opening hours until 3am has been slammed over concerns of “foul-mouthed customers swearing and shouting” ahead of a crunch meeting next week.
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Police issue update on Kinninvie crossroads crash as woman remains in hospital
A woman remains in hospital after a serious crash at the notorious Kinninvie Crossroads, police have confirmed.
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Police collided with banned driver's car as he was about to go wrong way down A1
A banned driver was involved in a dangerous late night police pursuit on the outskirts of Darlington which was only brought to a halt when an officer collided into his car.
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North East KFC wins midnight licence after original bid to stay open until 5am
A Sunderland KFC restaurant has won a new licence allowing it to open until midnight, despite public objections.
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650-tonne crane hoists new bridge into place on Stockton and Darlington Railway trail
A ]crane hoisted the new Gaunless Bridge into place in County Durham as a historic part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway is reinstated.
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'Community coffee shop' could be coming to Yorkshire coastal town
Plans have been submitted to convert the former site of award-winning Three B's in Marshall Avenue, Bridlington to new premises.
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Nightclub's 3am plans face fresh objection over 'foul-mouthed customers'
A Scarborough nightclub’s bid to extend its opening hours until 3am has been slammed over concerns of “foul-mouthed customers swearing and shouting” ahead of a crunch meeting next week.
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Council rules out bringing back pool that would cost £8.6 million to reopen
The pool was shut as part of a major shake up of the district’s leisure facilities.
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Plans for new North East micro bar thrown out over late-night noise fears
Plans to open a new micro bar in South Shields have been thrown out over fears that drinkers and late-night noise could disturb nearby residents.
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'No-brainer' speed camera warning gadget now £27
The gadget can save drivers money by reducing the risk of absent-mindedly picking up speeding tickets and fines
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David Hockney Gallery set to reopen next week following major update
The reopening comes just months after Hockney’s death on June 11 at the age of 88.
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North East man jailed for nine years over child abuse images and rape plot
Hartlepool man Christopher Lumley jailed for nine years at Teesside Crown Court for encouraging child rape and sharing indecent images online.
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North Yorkshire soldier who had ‘homemade cannon’ jailed for terror-linked offences
North Yorkshire soldier Mark Broadhurst has been jailed after making explosives and a homemade cannon while promoting extreme right-wing views.
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Swing City Big Band to bring the Swing Era back to Glusburn stage
The Glusburn Institute Community and Arts Centre is set to host a return visit from the Swing City Big Band.
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York nursery sold to first-time childcare buyers as founder retires
The Wendy House nursery in York has been sold following the decision of its founder to retire.
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Why shoppers might have seen police at one of Bradford's busiest supermarkets
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly breaching a court order outside a Bradford supermarket.
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Plans go in for major new supermarket in York
Plans have gone in to split up a well-known York retail venue to make way for a brand new Tesco store. Site owner Legal and General Assurance has submitted a full planning application to City of York Council to alter, subdivide, and extend...
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Firefighters called to tractor blaze near major road
Firefighters were called to a fire close to a major road in York.
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Long delays reported on main road in North Yorkshire
Long delays are being reported on a main road in North Yorkshire.
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British popstar set to play small venue near York - here's how to get tickets
A British popstar is set to visit East Yorkshire as part of his first headline tour in a decade.
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Killinghall Village Hall completes £27,000 energy efficiency upgrade
Killinghall Village Hall has completed a £27,018 energy efficiency improvement project designed to reduce running costs and carbon emissions, with the
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Historic Wetherby police monument set for restoration after council gives approval
Repairs can be carried out on a historic police monument in Wetherby after plans were agreed with the city council.
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Yorkshire Life launches new home and gift show in Harrogate
Yorkshire Life Home & Gift Show comes to Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Events Centre on July 31 and August 1, 2027, with interiors, gardens, gifts, food and drink.