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UK drivers issued fine warning over common manoeuvre that many often get wrong
Merge in turn, or 'zip merge,' is a common system where drivers use both lanes until a closure point, then alternate merging.
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The Yorkshire showjumping family eyeing success on the biggest stage
A family considered by some the most successful in sport comprise 60 per cent of the British showjumping team this weekend. Stuart Minting reports.
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Bakery near York wins two prestigious food awards for its pies
A family-run artisan bakery is on an award-winning streak. Dan’s Pies, in Pocklington, have won two Great Taste Awards for their pies, and have been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Great British Food Awards. The bakery, founded by Dan...
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Porsche driver from York shows 'no remorse' for nearly killing family in crash
A Porsche driver has shown "not an ounce of remorse" for nearly killing a family on their way to a picnic at Castle Howard, York Crown…
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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Public notice: Sinnington country pub seeks new licence to serve alcohol
Monty’s Pubs Limited has applied for a new premises licence at The Appletree Country Inn in Marton, Sinnington.
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Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites
Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too.
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King Charles strips 10 people of honours in 2026 – check the list
King Charles III has stripped 10 people of honours in 2026.
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Teenager assaulted during ‘altercation’ with group in North Yorkshire
A 13-year-old was assaulted during an altercation with a group of teenagers in Tadcaster, police have said.
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Designer cap stolen from hat shop in York
Do you recognise these two? Police want to talk to them about a theft from a York store. It happened on Friday, 24 July, at The Hat Shop and involved the theft of a designer cap. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’ve issued...
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Why music fans are flocking to Scarborough this week to see pop and rock legends
Music fans are flocking to Scarborough this week as Scissor Sisters, Holly Johnson, ABC and Heaven 17 headline coastal concerts.
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School devastated by death of 'caring and creative' girl found dead in Scotland
Emotional tributes have been paid to a 'creative and caring' school girl who died in Scotland.
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‘It’s gone badly wrong’: Council urged to answer for £34 million project overspend
“York taxpayers deserve answers.” That’s the message behind a campaign calling on City of York Council to reveal in detail why a major project is now running at a £34 million overspend. The cost of the York Station Gateway project has more...
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Over 100 postcodes in England and Wales experiencing Royal Mail delays
Over 100 postcodes across England and Wales are currently experiencing delivery delays.
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Let the tears flow, it is what makes us human and alive: Christa Ackroyd
This week one of my best friends rang me in floods of tears. And that is so unlike her. Always the optimist, forever the giver and the kind of person who lives life at a hundred miles an hour yet is always there for family, friends, even strangers, at the drop of a hat.
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World-famous yogi criticises Walshaw Moor windfarm project over peatland risk
The ruined farmhouse on top of Walshaw Moor is said to have inspired Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, which shot to prominence again earlier this year with Emerald Fennell’s movie.
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Over 100 postcodes in England and Wales experiencing Royal Mail delays
Over 100 postcodes across England and Wales are currently experiencing delivery delays.
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Two cars crash on main road in York – crews called to scene
Two cars have crashed in Holgate Road, York, with emergency services called to the scene.
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Report reveals how York and rest of region fare for food hygiene ratings
Analysis of food hygiene ratings show that the city of Ripon is top in Yorkshire and Humberside, with York coming ninth out of 15 towns or cities.
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House extensions and new garage among latest North Yorkshire plans approved
North Yorkshire Council has given the green light to a range of new planning applications this week.
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Porsche driver from York shows 'no remorse' for nearly killing family in crash
A Porsche driver has shown "not an ounce of remorse" for nearly killing a family on their way to a picnic at Castle Howard, York Crown…
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Council not following own rules in controversial home-to-school policy
North Yorkshire Council is facing fresh calls to abandon its controversial new home-to-school policy after it emerged that the authority was not…
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UK construction company ceases trading after collapsing into administration
UK construction firm Torsion Construction Limited has ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of around 100 jobs.
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'It's exhausting having the same conversation - lack of Black presence in publishing has to change' - Susan Pitter
The lack of representation of black authors, illustrators, stories and characters in the UK publishing industry is, sadly, nothing new. But what’s alarming is it’s getting worse.
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Loyalty scheme warning to customers as UK restaurant chain to shut all 196 sites
Whitbread is closing all 105 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre sites in the coming weeks, with loyalty schemes closing too.
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Households in Richmondshire to get two new wheelie bins
Richmondshire residents are to get new wheelie bins as North Yorkshire Council continues to standardise waste collections across the county following local government reorganisation.
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Man jailed after subjecting victim to more than decade of abuse
A violent offender has been jailed for eight and a half years after subjecting a woman he knew to over a decade of emotional and physical abuse.
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How Andy Burnham and I will drive economic growth and opportunity throughout Yorkshire: John Healey
I am proud Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has asked me to serve as Chancellor. Driving economic growth and opportunity in Yorkshire and in every postcode across the country will be this government’s priority.
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UK drivers issued fine warning over common manoeuvre that many often get wrong
Merge in turn, or 'zip merge,' is a common system where drivers use both lanes until a closure point, then alternate merging.
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Russia poses real threat to UK as Andy Burnham warned of 'military crisis': Patrick Mercer
Between Fifa’s farrago, Mancunian magic and petrol price paranoia most people have been happy to accept that the war in Ukraine is bubbling along bloodily with Kyiv’s forces gaining the edge.
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Where and when BBMF aircraft to fly over Yorkshire this weekend - areas and times
An aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight will fly over Yorkshire this weekend.
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Parents told not to leave popular toy in 'direct sunlight' after child's injury
The warning from toy sellers comes after a mum claims one purchased from Lidl 'exploded' and burned her child.
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Knifeman detained after 'making threats' in North Yorkshire town
A man reportedly in possession of a knife who allegedly made threats to harm himself and others in Boroughbridge has been detained in hospital,…
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Watch: Biker caught on camera kicking wing mirror off police car
A biker who kicked a wing mirror off a police car “in an act of stupidity and selfishness” was caught on camera.
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Plans for new flats and penthouses with sea views given outline planning permission
A substantial town centre development in Redcar promising flats and penthouses with sea views has been granted outline planning permission.
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Pressure mounts on York council to explain why major project is £34m over budget
Pressure has mounted on City of York Council to explain why its major revamp of the York Station entrance is now more than £34 million over budget.
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Parents told not to leave popular toy in 'direct sunlight' after child's injury
The warning from toy sellers comes after a mum claims one purchased from Lidl 'exploded' and burned her child.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.
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'We don't want to say anything': Elderly residents plagued by anti-social car meets
Elderly residents in Batley have warned that there is “no deterrent” to stop car meets from taking place behind their complex.
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Yorkshire Water and customers would benefit from mayor joining firm's board: The Yorkshire Post says
With Yorkshire Water announcing a new chair in the shape of former Capita chief executive Jonathan Lewis and several other members of the utility company’s current non-executive directors set to depart, the call for one of the region’s mayors to join the organisation’s board comes at an opportune moment.
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UK construction company ceases trading after collapsing into administration
UK construction firm Torsion Construction Limited has ceased trading after collapsing into administration, resulting in the loss of around 100 jobs.
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King Charles strips 10 people of honours in 2026 – check the list
King Charles III has stripped 10 people of honours in 2026.
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Met Office forecasts warm temperatures during sunny weekend in York
The Met Office has forecast a warm and dry weekend across York.
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Man with a knife arrested – ‘There is no wider threat to the public,’ police say
A man with a knife was arrested after an incident in Boroughbridge. Police sent “a significant response” to an address in the Langthorpe area of the town last Saturday, 3 August. In details just released, a North Yorkshire Police...
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Police officer attempted to evade speeding ticket as partner accepted penalty points
A former West Yorkshire Police officer and her partner have been handed fines and suspended sentences after admitting to perverting the course of justice following a speeding ticket.
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Historic coin company enters administration after 20 years in business
Historic coin supplier The London Mint Office has collapsed into administration after 20 years in business.
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Housebuilder donates £1,500 to support whale rescue efforts in Yorkshire
Barratt and David Wilson Homes have donated £1,500 to British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
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Fire closes streets in North Yorkshire town - crews on scene
A fire has closed streets in Scarborough with emergency services on the scene.
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Simon Cowell faces legal fight over alleged ‘napkin deal’, court documents show
Simon Cowell faces legal action over a dispute centred on a multimillion-dollar deal allegedly “written on a napkin”, court documents show.
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‘Budding golfers’ hit balls through homes’ windows in North Yorkshire town
“Budding golfers” have hit golf balls through several windows of a home in Selby, police said.