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Crews called to 'deliberate' fire near main road in York
Fire crews were called out to a deliberate fire in York this lunchtime.
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'Do not approach' warning as aggressive Asian hornet found in North Yorkshire
There’s been a confirmed sighting, backed up with a photo, of a yellow-legged Asian Hornet in Ripon. The National Bee Unit is asking us to look out for them over the next few weeks. They are rare in the UK but if they ever got established...
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Three North Yorkshire fish and chip shops named among best in Britain
There’s not much better than a chippy tea – and you can get some of the best in the country in Yorkshire. The iPaper have released their list of the UK’s 25 best fish and chip shops, curated by Daniel Gray – author of award-shortlisted book...
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Much-loved bookshop café announces new update
The café in Waterstones has announced an extension to its opening hours, giving customers more time to unwind after their shop.
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Crews called to 'deliberate' fire near main road in York
Fire crews were called out to a deliberate fire in York this lunchtime.
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Burglars strike at popular York pub overnight
Burglars have struck at a popular pub in a York suburb.
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Wanted man's hiding place led not to 'Narnia' but to court
Officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team, PC 1117 McManus and Sgt 881 Tariq, were carrying out enquiries today in Skipton to locate individuals wanted by North Yorkshire Police. They discovered the location of a man in his 50s...
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Yorkshire girl, 9, dies in suspicious circumstances during family camping trip
A family holiday has ended in tragedy with the suspicious death of a nine-year-old girl while camping.
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Series of assaults in York: Police say ‘there could be more victims’
Police are investigating a series of assaults in York. They were all committed by the same suspect – and detectives believe there could be more victims. The incidents have occurred on nights between Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 July. All...
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Major clothing chain to close store in North Yorkshire
Major clothing retail chain Fatface has announced it is to close its store in Ripon.
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York pub burgled – ‘Suspicious’ white van sought
A York pub was burgled overnight. The Beagle on Foxwood Lane was targeted between 11.45pm on Sunday and 8.30am on Monday (2-3 August). Police are appealing for witnesses and relevant CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage. Pub location A North...
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Much-loved bookshop café announces new update
The café in Waterstones has announced an extension to its opening hours, giving customers more time to unwind after their shop.
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Tributes to make-up artist who worked on Bridgerton and The Crown after death in crash
The family of a young woman who tragically died following a crash near Wrelton in North Yorkshire have paid tribute to their "beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter".
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Manager retires from top Yorkshire fish and chip shop chain after 42 years
A long-standing manager is preparing for his next chapter after more than four decades of service.
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Three people target woman in confrontation in centre of North Yorkshire town
Three people have targeted a woman in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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Diversion in place on main road in North Yorkshire after collision
A DIVERSION is in place on a main road in North Yorkshire following a collision.
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Draft environmental approval for controversial gas rig plan in North Yorkshire
A PLANNED gas drilling rig on the North Yorkshire coast has received draft approval for an environmental permit to explore for gas.
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Burglars strike at popular York pub overnight
Burglars have struck at a popular pub in a York suburb.
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‘7am licences would lead to town centre dominated by alcohol’, says business owner
ALLOWING two nearby shops to sell alcohol from 7am onwards would make a North Yorkshire town centre an area ‘dominated by alcohol’.
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Cross-county search launched for missing man with links to North Yorkshire
A cross-county search has been launched for a man with links to Whitby.
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UK travel company to close after entering liquidation as all holidays cancelled
All holiday packages with UK travel company Ski Yodl Ltd have been cancelled, with the company set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.
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The flights cancelled or delayed at Manchester Airport today
Some holidaymakers have seen their flights delayed at Manchester Airport today, according to Flightradar24.com- here's the full list.
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Nine-year-old girl from West Yorkshire dies in Scotland as man arrested
A man arrested in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl in Arbroath was known to her and officers are not looking for anyone else, police have said.
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Woman who harassed man sentenced by magistrates
A woman who harassed a man and a man on a racial charge were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.
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People ‘assaulted’ by cyclist with ‘food delivery backpack’ in York - man arrested
A man has been arrested after police said people were allegedly assaulted by the same person in York city centre.
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Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful, talented’ woman who died in North Yorkshire crash
The family of a young woman killed in a head-on crash in North Yorkshire have paid tribute to their “beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter”. Ava Gillies, 26, was involved in a two-vehicle collision on the A170 near Wrelton at 1.30am...
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Man fighting for his life after York crash
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash in York. A white Fiat 500 car and a Yamaha motorbike collided on Barbican Road, outside the Victoria pub, at 12.40pm on Saturday (1 August). The rider of the motorbike was taken to...
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York vineyard boss says warming climate helps sector but government doesn't
Paul Chasney of the family-owned Goose Beck vineyard address a meeting at York St John last week.
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Dog walker treated in hospital after breaking up dog fight
A dog walker was treated in hospital after attempting to break up a dog fight.
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Giving regions financial tools to shape their future
In June 2025, I argued in The Yorkshire Post that England’s devolution journey had reached a crossroads and giving mayors more responsibilities was no longer enough. I called for fiscal devolution - allowing mayoral regions to retain a share of the income tax and business rates they generate so they have the financial certainty to invest in their own future, rather than relying on short-term grants from Whitehall.
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Draft environmental approval for controversial gas rig plan in North Yorkshire
A PLANNED gas drilling rig on the North Yorkshire coast has received draft approval for an environmental permit to explore for gas.
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Numerous electrical products stolen at Selby store
Police investigating a burglary in Selby have issued this CCTV image. It happened at City Electrical Factors onProspect Way at12.06pm onThursday 16 July. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Numerous electrical products were stolen...
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Volunteers to bungee jump off 130ft viaduct in steam railway fundraiser
Several thrill-seeking supporters are taking the plunge for North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) next month. Staff and volunteers of the heritage railway will bungee jump to raise funds for the ongoing Bridge 42 Appeal. The fundraising jump...
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Major high street chain to open new store at Yorkshire shopping centre
Yorkshire Trading Company is set to open a new store in Beverley's Flemingate Shopping Centre.
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Burglars strike at specialty shop in North Yorkshire
Multiple burglars have struck inside a specialist electrical shop in North Yorkshire.
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Man in critical condition after crash in busy York road
A man is in critical condition after a crash which saw him taken to hospital by an air ambulance.
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Man 'exposes himself' near shoe shop in coastal North Yorkshire town
A man has reportedly exposed himself outside Clarks in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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Top York burger restaurant announces new site for August re-opening
A top-rated York burger bar and kitchen has revealed is is to re-open nin Castlegate, after leaving Woodthorpe.
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York under heat health alert as temperatures set to rise to 28C – here’s when
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for York as the Met Office forecasts highs of 28C for the city.
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Musical of 90s cult classic novel with York date cancelled due to low ticket sales
Trainspotting: The Musical will no longer be shown in York after its UK tour was cancelled due to “lower than expected ticket sales”.
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Man jailed for attempted murder after unprovoked stabbing
A Huddersfield man has been jailed after carrying out an unprovoked stabbing that left his victim with life-threatening injuries.
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Musical of 90s cult classic novel with York date cancelled due to low ticket sales
Trainspotting: The Musical will no longer be shown in York after its UK tour was cancelled due to “lower than expected ticket sales”.
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What North Yorkshire's long-term urban gull strategy could mean for the area
A long-term urban gull strategy for the North Yorkshire coast is set to be approved by council bosses this week.
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York under heat health alert as temperatures set to rise to 28C – here’s when
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for York as the Met Office forecasts highs of 28C for the city.
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Burglars strike at specialty shop in North Yorkshire
Multiple burglars have struck inside a specialist electrical shop in North Yorkshire.
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Pair plead guilty after death of man outside Working Men’s Club in Yorkshire
Two men are due to be sentenced later this year after pleading guilty to offences in connection with the death of Doncaster dad Jason Gaskin.
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'It was absolute chaos' - landlord speaks about crash outside his pub in York
A man who alerted police to a crash outside his pub in York has described “absolute chaos” as emergency services worked to make the scene safe.
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Dog walker treated in hospital after breaking up dog fight
A dog walker was treated in hospital after attempting to break up a dog fight.
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Morrisons bringing popular Burger Boi restaurants to UK supermarkets
Morrisons is expanding its partnership with Burger Boi after the success of its first in-store restaurant, with six more locations planned across…
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Man bitten in dog attack at village community centre
A man needed hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog. It happened on the field at the Community Centre onFoxhill Lane,** Brayton**,** Selby**, at about** 9.14pmon Sunday 19 July**. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The...