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Milk supply being impacted as Yorkshire braces for another heatwave
Milk, fruit, vegetable and grain supply are all likely to be significantly impacted by the ongoing drought, experts warned yesterday, as the country prepares to go into its fifth heatwave of an already record-breaking summer.
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York firm reports 26 rise in turnover to £139.8million
An escorted rail holiday company has reported strong financial growth, with turnover rising by 26 per cent to £139.8 million.
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Altofts: Appeal hearing to be held over 164-home plan refusal near Wakefield village
A developer has appealed a decision to refuse planning permission for 164 homes to be built near a Wakefield village.
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New manager joins Flemingate as Beverley shopping centre continues to grow
Amy Whittaker has been announced as the new centre manager at Beverley’s Flemingate shopping centre.
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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 and around York, according to petrolprices.com.
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Easingwold woman takes on 177-mile walk to raise money for Dogs Trust
Sports massage therapist Emma Landrie, from Easingwold, is taking on a 177-mile walking challenge to raise funds for Dogs Trust.
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'Incredible gem' hotel named one of the best castle hotels in England
The Swinton Park Hotel near Ripon has been named one of the best in England thanks to its many restaurants and activities.
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Britain needs a long-term strategy on tackling extreme weather conditions such as drought
The Government can no longer afford to be passive to the threat of drought, with almost three-quarters of England in “flash drought” as a dry start to August follows the country’s driest July on record.
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Social care is not a burden, it is an economic driver - Gillian Smith
Andy Burnham’s recent commitment to reform adult social care is welcome and long overdue. For decades, social care has been recognised as one of the biggest challenges facing public services, yet meaningful reform has repeatedly been delayed.
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Homelessness reached its most severe levels in decades this year - Louise Reed
Homelessness across all indicators reached its most severe levels in decades this year, and as the founder and chief executive officer of Focus4Hope I see the impact first-hand.
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Former home of esteemed writer in Yorkshire hits the market – for £3.5 million
The former home of an esteemed writer has hit the market in Yorkshire – for £3.5 million.
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More than 550 runners sign up for bear-themed charity run in York
Hundreds are taking part in the Big Bear Run, which will take place on August 16 at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park.
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Final homes up for sale before next phase of Driffield development
Barratt Homes says eight homes remain for sale in the current phase at Mortimer Park in Driffield.
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Bank holiday rail disruption as £800,000 Knottingley bridge works begin
Network Rail is investing £800,000 in essential works on the historic Brotherton Bridge near Knottingley.
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Failure on prison capacity has spread across multiple governments, the solution is rehabilitation
The failure to provide sufficient prison capacity has now spread across both Conservative and Labour governments.
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Man's 'miraculous' recovery after colleagues saved him highlights importance of CPR
A MAN who made a 'miraculous' recovery after his work colleagues performed CPR on him for 15 minutes has stressed the need for everyone to…
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Hundreds of new adult learning courses launched across York and North Yorkshire
Hundreds of new adult learning courses are now available across York and North Yorkshire, backed by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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How to book a Michelin-starred getaway in Sheffield for under £140
Foodies now have the chance to book a Michelin-starred getaway in South Yorkshire for under £140.
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Patient airlifted to hospital after medical incident on York Minster roof
Multiple emergency services helped lower a patient down from the roof of York Minster after a medical incident.
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Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - how to see the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
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North Yorkshire's first fixed speed camera back - a year after it was knocked over
The first ever fixed speed camera in North Yorkshire has been re-installed - a year after it was knocked over.
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North Yorkshire's first fixed speed camera back - a year after it was knocked over
The first ever fixed speed camera in North Yorkshire has been re-installed - a year after it was knocked over.
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How to make pinhole projector for solar eclipse as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
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‘A huge shame’: York bar to close due to ‘considerable rent increase’
A York bar has announced it is closing. Wet, which opened on Micklegate last October, will shut for good in September. It follows a large hike in rent, the team says. Number 110 Micklegate had previously been home to Fish and Forest. When...
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'The beer is spot on' as much loved Sam Smith's pub in York reopens
The doors are back open, and the pints are being enjoyed at the much-loved Sam Smith's owned Wellington Inn at Fishergate, York
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'The beer is spot on' as much loved Sam Smith's pub in York reopens
The doors are back open, and the pints are being enjoyed at the much-loved Sam Smith's owned Wellington Inn at Fishergate, York
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Combine harvester catches fire in field in North Yorkshire village
A combine harvester caught fire in a field near Selby today (Tuesday).
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Police hunt two men after 'theft' from home in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police is searching for two men in connection with an alleged theft in Harrogate.
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More than 120 homes to be built on site of former Lloyds Bank
Building work is set to start on an affordable homes scheme in Leeds after the city council gave planning permission.
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Dog walkers urged to come forward after potential indecent exposure on riverbank
Footage has been discovered that suggests someone may have been a potential victim of indecent exposure on Tadcaster riverbank.
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'I run a dog bus - here are three ways owners can turn their dogs into better travellers'
Travelling with dogs is becoming increasingly popular.
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Mountain bike and children's cycle helmets 'stolen' from York city centre
A high-value Trek Remedy mountain bike has been reported stolen from York city centre.
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Major road out of York reopens after crash
The A1079 is running very slowly this morning in both directions following the incident which happened on Giant Bradley Way in Market Weighton.
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Police hunt two men after 'theft' from home in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police is searching for two men in connection with an alleged theft in Harrogate.
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‘It gave me hope’ - how this York boxing gym is changing young lives
A boxing gym near York has teamed up with youth homelessness charity SASH to help vulnerable young people rebuild their lives.
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Major incident at York Minster – Cordons now lifted
There was a major emergency service response to an incident at York Minster this afternoon. Multiple fire engines and ambulances were deployed to the cathedral. The piazza was closed off to the public and guarded by police. The cordon has...
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Person taken to hospital after major medical incident on roof of York Minster
Emergency services have taken a person to hospital after a medical incident on the roof of York Minster.
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Combine harvester catches fire in field in North Yorkshire village
A combine harvester caught fire in a field near Selby today (Tuesday).
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‘It gave me hope’ - how this York boxing gym is changing young lives
A boxing gym near York has teamed up with youth homelessness charity SASH to help vulnerable young people rebuild their lives.
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Farmers and firefighters join forces to battle field blaze in North Yorkshire
Farmers and firefighters joined forces to tackle a blaze in a field in Huby, North Yorkshire, this afternoon.
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What you should do if your bins do not get collected by the council
If you bins get missed for a week by the binmen, here is what you should do.
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Amber heat warning issued – as York could hit 37°C
An amber heat health warning covering York and North Yorkshire has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency. It runs from noon today (Tuesday) until 9pm on Friday (14 August). This heatwave is due to peak on Thursday. The BBC is...
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New cancer support group formed in York suburb
A new cancer support group in a York suburb is bringing comfort and community closer to home for patients and carers.
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A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with assault following investigation
A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with assault after an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into allegations he used excessive force during a man’s arrest.
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Nine of the best places to pick your own flowers in Yorkshire
August is underway, and Yorkshire is in bloom.
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Farmers and firefighters join forces to battle field blaze in North Yorkshire
Farmers and firefighters joined forces to tackle a blaze in a field in Huby, North Yorkshire, this afternoon.
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Person taken to hospital after major medical incident on roof of York Minster
Emergency services have taken a person to hospital after a medical incident on the roof of York Minster.
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New cancer support group formed in York suburb
A new cancer support group in a York suburb is bringing comfort and community closer to home for patients and carers.
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Government to crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.
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Tadcaster indecent exposure video prompts police call for witnesses
Discovery of video footage has led police investigating an indecent exposure to issue a witness call today (Tuesday). Officers are appealing for dog walkers and members of the public in the Tadcaster area to come forward. They particularly...