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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
“The above raises concerns that unless the model… and any wider product safety implications are further examined, circumstances creating a risk of future deaths may continue. “
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North Yorkshire woman forced to seek treatment abroad for painful condition
A woman from Ryedale is being forced to go abroad to seek treatment for a debilitating condition that has left her struggling to live a normal life for the last two years.
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Mayor fuming after Middlesbrough named 'worst place to grow up in UK'
The mayor of Middlesbrough has hit out at a report which describes the town as the hardest place to grow up in the country.
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Cyber attacks show that we need to disconnect as much as possible from the internet - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: William Loneskie, Oxton, Lauder, Berwickshire.
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York mother takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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York secondary school shortlisted for prestigious national musical theatre award
The Joseph Rowntree School has been shortlisted for the MTI Award for Achievement.
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York man, 74, banned from using layby just north of city
A 74-year-old York man has been banned from using a layby north of York after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a male.
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UK's biggest record fair returns to York with 200,000 records on offer
York Racecourse will host the UK’s biggest record fair on Sunday, November 1.
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York coach house ‘with real presence’ hits the market – for £950,000
A coach house in Millgates, York, has hit the market – for £950,000.
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York student designs new device to save Network Rail £1 million
Jackson Hall, a 17-year-old T Level student from York College, designed a device to stop rodents from damaging signal boxes.
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Top York school launches new centre to stay at 'forefront of educational innovation'
York’s oldest school, St Peter's, has launched a new centre to improve its teaching and learning experiences.
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'M&S pre-cooked Christmas food has arrived - now I'm sick of turkey already'
M&S has launched its early range of pre-cooked Christmas food but is it all too soon, asks today's letter writer.
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Top York school launches new centre to stay at 'forefront of educational innovation'
York’s oldest school, St Peter's, has launched a new centre to improve its teaching and learning experiences.
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York coach house ‘with real presence’ hits the market – for £950,000
A coach house in Millgates, York, has hit the market – for £950,000.
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SPARK York unveils packed half-term programme of family activities and workshops
SPARK: York CIC is gearing up for the October half-term with various workshops, community initiatives, and family-friendly events.
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Six York-made documentaries set to reach audiences across the country
Six documentaries produced through Aesthetica for an innovative storytelling project are set to reach viewers nationwide.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
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Police officer ‘sexually assaulted three women at York nightclub’
A police officer has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, is alleged to have sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Pop World in December 2024, York...
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East Yorkshire Buses announces new hospital service link to three towns
East Yorkshire Buses will launch the X56 service connecting York, Pocklington, and Market Weighton with Castle Hill Hospital.
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Applications now open for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions
Application forms are now available for York’s annual Christmas Cheer Receptions this December.
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Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspection
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
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New Harrogate event aims to protect shop workers from crime and abuse
Harrogate BID is hosting the Retail Crime and Staff Safety Drop-in at the Victoria Shopping Centre as part of Safer Business Action Week.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Police called to incident at York bank
Police were called to a York bank after an incident that took place this lunchtime.
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Millions of pensioners could see weekly state pension rise to £250.70 from April
The full new state pension could rise from £241.30 to £250.70 a week from April 2027, taking the annual payout to £13,036.40.
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Vehicle said to have 'rolled' after crash in York and police close road
The incident is said to have happened in Malton Road, Huntington this evening (Tuesday, October 20).
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'Appalling'- 'vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
Rubbish overflowing from a York bin has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
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Vehicle said to have 'rolled' after crash in York and police close road
The incident is said to have happened in Malton Road, Huntington this evening (Tuesday, October 20).
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North Yorkshire lifeboat crew tow pleasure boat to safety after dual engine failure
Scarborough Lifeboat Station's said its RNLI volunteer inshore lifeboat (ILB) crew had just been carrying out a routine training exercise on Sunday, October 18 when it was called to assist the craft in the South Bay area of Scarborough.
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North Yorkshire school named among best in country in prestigious league table
A grammar school which Richard Hammond attended has been named among the best in England in a national league table released today.
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Popular chain with 500 shops takes step closer to opening in York
Work is underway at a former York city centre shop which is set to become a popular drink, coffee, and sandwich chain.
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Police called to incident at York bank
Police were called to a York bank after an incident that took place this lunchtime.
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Police investigate after a woman was harassed by a man while walking in York
Police are investigating a report of a public order incident which occurred on Cromer Street, Glencoe Street, Pembroke Street and Shipton Street and Newborough Street, York. Between 12:41 pm and 1:14pm, on Thursday 8th October 2026, a black...
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Major art & antiques fair of the autumn is coming to Harrogate – free tickets
The hugely popular Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair will take place this autumn from November 13th–15th.
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...
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SNEAK PEEK - New horror bookshop to open before Halloween in York city centre
A much-anticipated new York book shop has revealed that it will be opening its doors next week – just time in for Halloween.
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Visitors seeing plan for 3,500 homes near York left 'more reassured' says estate boss
The event, held at Escrick and Deighton Club, formed part of an eight-week consultation on the proposed Heronby settlement in North Yorkshire, which could see the creation of 3,500 homes, schools, shops, workplaces and a 50-hectare country park between York and Selby.
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WATCH - Police called to 'incident' in York street
Police have been called to York city centre following an incident.
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North Yorkshire school named among best in country in prestigious league table
A grammar school which Richard Hammond attended has been named among the best in England in a national league table released today.
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Visitors seeing plan for 3,500 homes near York left 'more reassured' says estate boss
The event, held at Escrick and Deighton Club, formed part of an eight-week consultation on the proposed Heronby settlement in North Yorkshire, which could see the creation of 3,500 homes, schools, shops, workplaces and a 50-hectare country park between York and Selby.
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'An afterthought': damning Covid-19 report slams Matt Hancock on care home deaths
The care sector was “an afterthought” during the Covid-19 pandemic with failings allowing the virus to “spread like wildfire” and resulting in thousands of deaths despite the claim there was a protective ring around care homes, the inquiry has found.
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Experts on hand to help people stay safe this Bonfire Night
People are being urged to follow firework safety advice as organisations across North Yorkshire work together to reduce injuries and incidents during the Bonfire Night period.
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Hundreds back call to stop parking bans in part of York
HUNDREDS of people have backed a call to stop proposals to ban parking in some York roads going ahead. A council report stated the proposals aimed to tackle obstructive parking and improve visibility at junctions in the village. But 20...
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Tragedy as child dies after being found unresponsive at home in Yorkshire
A child has died after being found unresponsive at their home in Yorkshire.
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'We're not a pub'- Owner responds to noise fears at new café and restaurant in York
A new café and restaurant in York will try to be a positive part of its community amid fears over noise, according to the owner. Eddie Copley-Farnell said he took concerns from neighbours of the future site of Clifton’s Curious Coffee...
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Gear4music: Yorkshire firm 'well prepared' for key Christmas period as revenues lift
Yorkshire-based musical instrument retailer, Gear4music, has said it is “well prepared” for the key Christmas trading period, as the company saw its revenues lift.
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Perfume brand chooses York for its first shop in the North
Norfolk Natural Living is opening its first northern shop at 50 Stonegate, York, offering vegan, cruelty-free fragrances, aromatherapy and home products.
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Vermin fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
RUBBISH overflowing from bins in part of York has led to a call for action to tackle the issue. Liberal Democrat activist Andrew Mortimer said waste had been left littered on the pavement by the bin at the row of shops and takeaways by Hull...
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Three cars in a week seen going wrong way down roads in area of fatal A66 crash
Police have dealt with three incidents in a week of cars driving the wrong way on major A-roads in the area where seven people died in a head-on crash in August.
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Police seek man over assault in North Yorkshire town
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Whitby.