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Reform-led council objects to Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans 50 miles away
PLANS to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Offal spillage on M62 forces closure of slip road in Yorkshire
An exit slip road has been closed after a shed load of offal was spilled.
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Pensioners could get £1,936 more as State Pension bid targets minimum wage
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
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Paedophile who abused girl in North Yorkshire jailed for more than 12 years
A paedophile has been jailed for more than 12 years for a months-long campaign of sexual abuse against an underage girl in Yorkshire.
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‘Tragic to see’ - growing concern over damage to historic landmark
A York man has called on English Heritage to tackle damage to the historic mound at Clifford's Tower.
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LIVE - Homes evacuated and cordon in place after emergency in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Council boss retires from £200,000 role as recruitment campaign set to launch
A MAJOR council has announced it will start a recruitment campaign for a new chief executive as the incumbent boss is set to retire.
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Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.
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York motorists face disruption as temporary lights appear on two roads
Drivers are warned of delays as temporary traffic lights are installed on two York roads.
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Bike stolen in heart of York as police appeal for information
A bike was stolen from outside a York city centre gallery in the dead of night
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Support offered to York and North Yorkshire businesses to combat cyber threats
Small and medium-sized manufacturers are being offered fully funded cyber security support to help protect their operations from growing digital…
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Police release image after woman 'sexually assaulted' on North Yorkshire train
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to as they investigate an alleged sexual assault on a North Yorkshire train.
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Paedophile who abused girl in North Yorkshire jailed for more than 12 years
A paedophile has been jailed for more than 12 years for a months-long campaign of sexual abuse against an underage girl in Yorkshire.
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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Homes evacuated after emergency services attend incident in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Wanted man identified after alleged assault on police officer in York
The incident took place at around 6.20pm on Saturday, August 22, on Scarcroft Hill, shortly after the conclusion of the Ebor Festival at York…
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Council boss retires from £200,000 role as recruitment campaign set to launch
A MAJOR council has announced it will start a recruitment campaign for a new chief executive as the incumbent boss is set to retire.
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Plans for large coastal clifftop house near Filey refused over concerns about safety
Plans to build a large house at a clifftop location on the North Yorkshire coast have been refused over concerns about safety and its impact on neighbours.
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A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected
Drivers and rail passengers face disruption between York and Leeds from today as Leeds Festival and engineering works affect travel - what you need…
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Palestine Action trials show importance of juries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dave Roberts, Morley, Leeds.
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James May defends petrolheads after fatal crash
James May has defended social media platforms after a fatal crash reignited debate over online content promoting reckless driving.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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York motorists face disruption as temporary lights appear on two roads
Drivers are warned of delays as temporary traffic lights are installed on two York roads.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Missing woman may have travelled to North Yorkshire, say city police
A missing woman from London may have travelled to North Yorkshire.
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Robber jailed for murder of Sharon Beshenivsky died in prison of natural causes
A man who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murdering police officer Sharon Beshenivsky died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Ofgem price cap: how much are my bills set to rise?
Rising energy bills have been branded “difficult” by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4 per cent to a three-year high and analysts forecast a further 9 per cent hike from January.
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Wanted man identified after alleged assault on police officer in York
The incident took place at around 6.20pm on Saturday, August 22, on Scarcroft Hill, shortly after the conclusion of the Ebor Festival at York…
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Support offered to York and North Yorkshire businesses to combat cyber threats
Small and medium-sized manufacturers are being offered fully funded cyber security support to help protect their operations from growing digital…
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LIVE - Homes evacuated and cordon in place after emergency in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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York farm shop's bid to stay open blocked amid green belt fears
A York farm shop which called for support to continue operating has had its bid for planning permission blocked.
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Middlesbrough house fire: Police murder investigation as two killed
Police have launched a murder investigation after two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
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Police release image after woman 'sexually assaulted' on North Yorkshire train
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to as they investigate an alleged sexual assault on a North Yorkshire train.
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Chief executive speaks of pride as he announces retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to retire next year.
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Yorkshire Grade II listed church to be given new lease of life through £122,760 grant
A historic church in Cold Kirby that was recently designated as a Grade II listed building by Historic England will now be given a new future through a National Lottery Heritage Fund of £122,760.
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Yorkshire events set to finish in September
From flowerpot sculptures to wildflower picking, summer has brought a flurry of events to Yorkshire.
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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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Clacton by-election was not a reflection of EU support - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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Bike stolen in heart of York as police appeal for information
A bike was stolen from outside a York city centre gallery in the dead of night
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A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected
Drivers and rail passengers face disruption between York and Leeds from today as Leeds Festival and engineering works affect travel - what you need…
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York farm shop's bid to stay open blocked amid green belt fears
A York farm shop which called for support to continue operating has had its bid for planning permission blocked.
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Countryfile legend shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire return
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish" according to a new report as he shares his love of Whitby and…