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One of world's most celebrated rock bands set to appear at North Yorkshire venue
Kings of Leon, one of the world's most celebrated rock bands, has been confirmed as headliners for a show in Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
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Woman wanted after 'attempted theft' at popular supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into 'an attempted theft' at Tesco in Selby.
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Richard Hammond loses 'father, dog, marriage and house' in 12 month spell
Top Gear and Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has opened up about losing his "father, dog, marriage and house" in a 12-month spell.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across North Yorkshire
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for North Yorkshire restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Drivers warned of overnight A1(M) closure between two Yorkshire junctions
The A1(M) motorway southbound will be closed overnight in parts for maintenance work.
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York rugby player makes inspiring comeback after two decades away
Natalie Brown, who plays for York Acorn Women’s Rugby League team, has made a return to the sport thanks to support from Specsavers in Acomb.
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Questions remain over death of man whose body was pulled from Yorkshire canal
The daughter of a man whose body was pulled from Ripon Canal has said questions remain over his death.
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council applies to install approach lighting
The City of Doncaster Council has applied for planning permission to install approach lights at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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Next phase of £3m North Yorkshire market place improvements set to begin
Thirsk Market Place footway works begin October 26 as North Yorkshire Council repaves the southern section, with access to shops maintained until November 27.
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Woman wanted after 'attempted theft' at popular supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into 'an attempted theft' at Tesco in Selby.
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Farm on the M62: Toll of waste that spreads like a virus - Jill Thorp
The slightest sprinkling of frost greeted us this week, just the finest of coatings covering the long damp grass in the shadows. It was gone once the sun was up, casting its warmth across the land but the familiar tingling in my finger ends reminded me that winter is on its way. We’ve had some glorious sunsets and equally glorious sunrises where the sky has been scorched with scarlet hues; perhaps not the best sign if the old adage of red sky at morning is anything to go by.
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'I was bullied out of the Army over my sexuality - I deserve full compensation'
Currently LGBT-plus veterans who were constructively dismissed are only eligible for a partial payment.
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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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Newly revamped McDonald's opens its doors on the outskirts of York
A popular fast-food restaurant on the outskirts of York has reopened following a major refurbishment.
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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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Questions about resort’s future amid rise in HMOs and supported housing
SCARBOROUGH’S future as a seaside resort has been questioned by councillors amid fresh concerns about the growth of HMOs and supported accommodation in parts of the town.
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Frustration in East Yorkshire over rail connectivity needs to be addressed
Yorkshire has long been held back by poor public transport and the public here is not willing to accept token gestures to improve the network. The Government won’t get away with trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate.
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Beverley skincare expert chosen to speak at major international science event
Skincare expert Dr Katerina Steventon has been selected as one of just three UK speakers at a leading international science symposium in Hong Kong.
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One of world's most celebrated rock bands set to appear at North Yorkshire venue
Kings of Leon, one of the world's most celebrated rock bands, has been confirmed as headliners for a show in Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
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Bright future for rare Yorkshire wildflower meadows as volunteers take over lease
The fields may not look much to the motorists who drive past them in their thousands every day.
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Labour’s approach of working with France to tackle small boat crossings is paying off - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jessica Goetia Brooking, Saxley Court, Havant, Hampshire.
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Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright among recognised for TV series Riot Women
TheALLBRIGHT has launched a new annual list of women over 40 who have made their mark in the past year - and Yorkshire TV writer Sally Wainwright is on the list for Riot Women.
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Thieves target businesses in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation into a spate of suspected burglary attempts in Whitby.
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‘I live this life where all my anecdotes sound like a lie but they’re true’
Lucy Beaumont is never off TV, but one place you won’t find her in future is on quiz shows. As the Hull comic goes on tour, she tells Janet Christie why.
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Chinooks and military aircraft to be used to tackle wildfires on moorland
The Prime Minister is leading the first Wildfire Resilience Summit today.
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The Aberfan disaster suggests there is likely to be little policy change following the Covid Inquiry - Daxa Patel
This week the nation marked 60 years since the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and crushed 144 people, including 116 children, in the Welsh village of Aberfan.
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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Drivers warned of road closure in Stamford Bridge later this month
Battle Flats Way, in Stamford Bridge, is set to close for repairs on November 18.
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Attractions to close as Storm Boelo set to hit North Yorkshire with 60mph gusts
Attractions in North Yorkshire are set to close as Storm Boelo hits the county with 60mph gusts forecast.
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York author republishes book on NHS failings following Thirlwall Inquiry
Michael Wash, who spent much of his career helping NHS organisations change, has updated his 2003 book following the Thirlwall Inquiry findings.
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Sheffield woman fears she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains
A Sheffield woman is worried that she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains on the rail line next to her home.
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Violent woman banned from York city centre for attacking 7 people
A violent woman has been banned entirely from York city centre after she stole from Marks and Spencer and attacked seven people..
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Woman rescued from car after crash in Pocklington
Emergency services were called to a crash in Pocklington last night (Thursday). It was on The Balk at7.08pm. One person was trapped in one of the vehicles. The Balk, Pocklington A Humberside Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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HMRC faces £43.8billion tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills
HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.
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Questions remain over death of man whose body was pulled from Yorkshire canal
The daughter of a man whose body was pulled from Ripon Canal has said questions remain over his death.
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MP vows to stop ‘distressing’ 700-body mortuary opening in York
A York MP is hoping the government backs her bid to stop a 700-body mortuary opening in the city. Rachael Maskell described the issue as “distressing” and has taken her concerns to the Health Secretary. Last month, Pure Cremation won...
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Masked men held kitchen knife to man's throat during terrifying night-time raid
Balaclava clad raiders woke a North Yorkshire man and held a kitchen knife to his throat while they ransacked his home, York Crown Court heard.
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Dame Judi Dench: 9 rarely seen photos reveal her life in York before Hollywood
Rare archive photographs show Dame Judi Dench at charity events, performances and visits to her beloved home city of York
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£21,000 seized from criminals given to York nightlife safety scheme
Cash seized from criminals totalling £21,000 has been given to a York scheme to support safe nightlife.
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Is Northern Trains finally on the right track as passenger numbers jump?
After years of being a byword for unreliable services, rail operator Northern is seeing passenger numbers rise and has even more ambitious targets for the future. Commercial and customer director Alex Hornby speaks to Chris Burn about the company’s new approach.
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Dealer sent police ads offering heroin and cocaine for sale 4 times, court told
A drug dealer sent texts offering heroin and cocaine for sale directly to a police officer, York Crown Court heard. Dakari Brown didn't realise the recipient was not a drug user
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£21,000 seized from criminals given to York nightlife safety scheme
Cash seized from criminals totalling £21,000 has been given to a York scheme to support safe nightlife.
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York-born screen icon reveals she 'never saw final cut' of contentious film
A York-born internationally recognised icon of stage and screen has described the 2019 film adaptation of Cats as a 'waste of goodwill'
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Fears planning changes will leave communities without a say on housing
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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Police officer guilty of sexually assaulting 3 women at York nightclub
A police officer has been found guilty of groping three women at a York nightclub.
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Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub
A police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Popworld in December 2024. Today (Thursday), a jury at...
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Brunswick redevelopment package exposes council to up to £1m risk
TAXPAYERS could lose up to £1 million if plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre do not progress beyond the initial development stage, the council has warned.
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Nine-day rail shutdown to hit York-Leeds route as major upgrade begins
No trains will run between York and Leeds from Saturday (October 24) to Sunday (November 1) to allow major upgrade work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Brunswick redevelopment package exposes council to up to £1m risk
TAXPAYERS could lose up to £1 million if plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre do not progress beyond the initial development stage, the council has warned.