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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Man wanted after alleged racist and homophobic abuse on bus in York
A police appeal has been launched after a man allegedly hurled racist and homophobic abuse on a bus in York.
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Contractors working on Ripon Town Hall discover old rendering could have become a safety hazard
Work at Ripon’s Town Hall has revealed that the condition of the front of the building is so bad in places that rendering could have fallen onto the pavement below, putting people at risk. The restoration work has also uncovered evidence...
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York school announces major changes – It will sell building and lease city park
An historic York school has revealed major changes to strengthen it for “generations to come”. Bootham School is to sell one of its buildings and develop its main site. And it is going to lease Bootham Park and create two football pitches...
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Analysis: Tories upbeat with Kemi Badenoch popularity despite quiet conference
Kemi Badenoch is currently significantly more popular than her party.
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Wakefield man admits murder of wife whose body was found in freezer
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife whose body was found in a freezer at their home in West Yorkshire.
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Man, 44, arrested after two separate crashes in North Yorkshire
A 44-year-old man has been arrested following two separate crashes in North Yorkshire.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.
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Developer explains reason behind cut to £240k schools and play area cash
The developer behind a new housing development in Catterick Garrison has said explained why it has slashed £240k funding for schools and a play area.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Grand Hotel drainage examined in probe into Scarborough South Bay water quality
SCARBOROUGH’S Grand Hotel has been included in investigations examining potential sources of bacteria affecting South Bay bathing water quality.
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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval.
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Fire started deliberately in popular North Yorkshire park - police called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Scarborough was called to Glen Gardens in Filey at 5.05pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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State Pension age could be cut to help young people get jobs – DWP must respond
A petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.
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Body found as police search for missing 55-year-old man
Police searching for missing 55-year-old Paul Wilson from Normanby have found the body of a man.
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Industrial sized toilet rolls set on fire in seaside park
Fire crews tackled a deliberate fire in Filey on the North Yorkshire coast yesterday (Monday). They were called to the incident, on a path at Glen Gardens, at5.05pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “The crew...
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Man jailed for 5 years for raping sex worker in her North Yorkshire home
A man who raped a sex worker in her North Yorkshire home has been jailed for five years. Eisen Raganit had travelled from Stockport.
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Man jailed after woman in her 70s fought off attempted rape in Sheffield park
A man who tried to rape a woman in her 70s as she walked through a Sheffield park has been jailed after she bravely fought him off and helped police identify her attacker.
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Man jailed for raping North Yorkshire sex worker
A man has been jailed for the rape of a North Yorkshire sex worker. The woman told York Crown Court the assault had left her “extremely upset and nervous” while police commended her bravery throughout the investigation. Eisen Vir Raganit,...
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Police appeal after reports of TV stolen from garden of York home
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a theft from the garden of a York home.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals where he is 'dreaming' of opening his next pub
Jeremy Clarkson told the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Monday (October 6) that he is looking "quite hard" at opening another pub.
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The one York landmark that instantly says 'you're home'
From York Minster to Terry's clock tower, York Civic Trust explores the sights, sounds and landmarks that give people that feeling of arriving home.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of 3 October 2026.
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Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop
Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at York recycling plant
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a York recycling plant last night (Monday). Both Acomb crews and Huntington’s appliance went to the incident at Harewood Whin Waste Transfer Station, on Tinker Lane, Rufforth at 9.41pm. A North Yorkshire...
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Giving Mayors powers over water 'bonkers', Mayor says
Andy Burnham’s plan to give regional leaders more power over water utilities “frankly, is a bit bonkers”, a Conservative mayor has warned.
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans.
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Fire started deliberately in popular North Yorkshire park - police called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Scarborough was called to Glen Gardens in Filey at 5.05pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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'Vital' piece of medical equipment taken in North Yorkshire burglary
The county's police force said the break-in happened in Evelyn Drive between 11.25am and 12pm on Monday, October 5, while the resident was outside gardening.
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Why scale, context and partnership matter in flood resilience
Flooding is often discussed in terms of individual places. A flooded road. A flooded home. A flooded community, writes Mark Henderson, Flood Risk Manager, City of York Council.
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Second man charged with murder after 57-year-old dies from serious injuries
A second man has been charged with murder as detectives continue to investigate the death of 57-year-old Wayne Solomon in Doncaster.
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Asda shoppers warned to stop using product immediately as safety recall issued
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers.
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Police appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Huddersfield crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was left seriously injured following a crash in Huddersfield.
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Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site
The Starbucks drive-thru is part of a £2 million development on Bluebird Way in Brough.
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HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away
HMRC has warned 1.1 million to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with self-employed turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.
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Man jailed for 5 years for raping sex worker in her North Yorkshire home
A man who raped a sex worker in her North Yorkshire home has been jailed for five years. Eisen Raganit had travelled from Stockport.
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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Man wanted after alleged theft from North Yorkshire supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released an image of a man they want to speak to following the alleged theft from a Co-op store in Whitby.
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Reform UK chairman apologises for sharing 'AI-generated' Press article
A Reform UK chairman in Yorkshire has apologised after an “AI-generated” image imitating local journalism was circulated on his social media page.
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£100,000 fundraiser launched to reopen Britain's oldest cliff lift
A £100,000 fundraiser to help reopen Britain’s oldest cliff lift has been launched by local residents.
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Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of 3 October 2026.
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Grand Hotel drainage examined in probe into Scarborough South Bay water quality
SCARBOROUGH’S Grand Hotel has been included in investigations examining potential sources of bacteria affecting South Bay bathing water quality.
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Scarborough trawler threw corrosive substance in ex-girlfriend's face
A Scarborough man who threw a corrosive substance into the face of his ex-partner, causing burns, has been jailed for over two years.
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.