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Grade II-listed Yorkshire bridge reopens to traffic weeks early after HGV crash
Middleham Bridge has reopened to traffic — weeks earlier than initially expected — following emergency work to make the historic structure safe after it was struck by an HGV.
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‘Shame on Church of England’, says victim of former priest guilty of rape
A victim of a former Church of England priest who was found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults has said the Church “should have been in the dock” with him during his retrial.
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Popular York shop announces reopening date – with free goodie bags
A popular retailer in York has announced its reopening date following a huge refurbishment. HMV on Coney Street in York closed temporarily on Monday 31 August for a ‘glow up’ – with a big transformation happening inside the music, film, and...
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Choral reunion to mark 30 years of girls' choir at Ripon Cathedral
It can be incredibly moving to hear the piercing beauty of choristers’ song, lilting and soaring to fill the hallowed halls of a Cathedral nave.
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Bridlington holiday park invites visitors for autumn and winter getaways
South Cliff Holiday Park in Bridlington is promoting its coastal location as a relaxing base for exploring the East Yorkshire coastline.
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First look as new venue at Yorkshire estate to open after multi-million-pound revamp
A new venue has opened at the historic Hotham Hall Estate in East Yorkshire.
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Long read: Labour leaves Liverpool jubilant as Burnham tasks mayors to deliver hope
The Prime Minister unveiled plans for bold changes to pensions, social care, voting reform and even Brexit.
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Yorkshire's top brass bands in running for national championships tonight at Royal Albert Hall
A grand finale for some of Yorkshire’s best loved musical talent is to draw to a close tonight with the National Brass Band Championships.
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Sisters bring celestial sounds and storytelling to theatre
Interstellar Duo, made up of sisters Charlotte and Heather Sterland, enchanted audiences at the Upstairs Theatre in Bingley.
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Like Andy Burnham, I know the pain of losing a parent to Alzheimer's: Christa Ackroyd
Every week we put one of our premium Magazine article in front of our paywall to showcase the benefits of becoming a Yorkshire Post subscriber. This powerful piece from Christa Ackroyd is this week’s selection.
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Bestselling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith heading to Harrogate
Renowned author Sir Alexander McCall Smith is set to visit Harrogate for a literature festival this month.
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Sycamore Gap Tree of Hope planted in Barmby Moor sensory garden
A Tree of Hope grown from a cutting of the well-known Sycamore Gap tree was planted at Lavender Fields Care Village in Barmby Moor.
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Meet the 21 year-old North Yorkshire estate agent making waves in his home town
A self-made estate agent is turning heads with his fresh approach to the property market.
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Bridge reopens weeks early after HGV strike caused significant damage
Middleham Bridge reopens October 2 after HGV damage and £40,000 emergency repairs. North Yorkshire Council plans changes to protect the Grade II-listed bridge.
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‘I’ve been fighting for a Leeds tram for 40 years - it is insane we don’t have one’
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is trying to bring back trams to the streets of Leeds and Bradford after many previous failed ventures.
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York has one of highest shares of company founders aged over 60
York has been ranked among the areas with the oldest business founders in Yorkshire and the Humber after a study by Virtual HQ.
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York has one of highest shares of company founders aged over 60
York has been ranked among the areas with the oldest business founders in Yorkshire and the Humber after a study by Virtual HQ.
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'Not sign a bad deal': Oliver Coppard gives Doncaster Sheffield Airport talks update
Around £160m worth of devolution funding was formally earmarked for the project last September but will only be released by Oliver Coppard if the current lease agreement is altered.
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Bestselling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith heading to Harrogate
Renowned author Sir Alexander McCall Smith is set to visit Harrogate for a literature festival this month.
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Man who caused death of much-loved York biker is 'imprisoned' in his home
An “arrogant” and “totally without remorse” company director will be "imprisoned" in his home for 12 hours every day for the next six months for causing the death of much-loved York motorcyclist Nick Gilroy.
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Bridge reopens weeks early after HGV strike caused significant damage
Middleham Bridge reopens October 2 after HGV damage and £40,000 emergency repairs. North Yorkshire Council plans changes to protect the Grade II-listed bridge.
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'York's had an outbreak of Legotitis - these modern blocks are spoiling city views '
'Legotitis' is robbing York of its character and these modern developments are making York look like anywhere else, says our lead letter writer.
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Date clocks go back back in October - and if your clocks will update automatically
Clock changes explained including why the clocks change on a weekend and when the clocks will go back in October.
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Man who caused death of much-loved York biker is 'imprisoned' in his home
An “arrogant” and “totally without remorse” company director will be "imprisoned" in his home for 12 hours every day for the next six months for causing the death of much-loved York motorcyclist Nick Gilroy.
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'Waste of taxpayers' funds': LBA boss hits out at DSA reopening plan
A £193m public sector plan to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a "waste of taxpayers' funds", the man in charge of nearby rival Leeds Bradford Airport has claimed in explosive remarks.
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‘You just need your dad’: Karl Bushby’s son on his return after 28 years
The son of a Yorkshireman who has spent the last 28 years walking around the world has spoken about the sacrifices of growing up while his father pursued his journey – and the surreal prospect of finally seeing him come home.
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The Yorkshire Vet: Highs and lows in a disappearing world - Julin Norton
At five o’clock last Saturday morning, we set off to climb a mountain in Italy called Gran Paradiso. At just over four thousand metres, it is the highest mountain entirely in Italy and it is very beautiful. A mate called Andy had asked me earlier in the year if I fancied accompanying him on the ascent. I was instantly hooked on the idea, and once I’d done a bit of research and arranged an extra day off work, plans had quickly taken shape.
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Rare archive photos reveal York's lost and changing pubs
Nostalgic Press archive photos reveal York’s lost and changing pubs, including the Wheatsheaf, Coach and Horses, Black Swan and Red Lion.
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Neighbour claims ‘critical’ York Hospital works would face directly into their home
A building planned at York Hospital would face directly into a neighbour’s home, its occupant has claimed. Plans lodged with City of York Council would see a 40sqm electrical switch room built at the hospital’s Wigginton Road site. Its...
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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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Andy Burnham’s focus on social care reform was a refreshing change but can he convince the public that his approach is right?
Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference as leader will go down as having put social care at the centre of the political agenda. For too long campaigners for social care reform have long argued for the issue just to be given the due attention that it deserves.
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Home extensions and church sign among latest North Yorkshire planning decisions
North Yorkshire Council has announced its decisions on multiple planning applications this week.
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£3.5m bus funding approved amid ‘empty buses’ warning
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses”.
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First look as new venue at Yorkshire estate to open after multi-million-pound revamp
A new venue has opened at the historic Hotham Hall Estate in East Yorkshire.
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SFI shortfall on budget ‘could be the final straw’
NFU leaders have warned of a growing divide between Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) “haves” and “have nots” and say missing out on the latest funding window could represent “the final straw” for some producers.
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Meet the 21 year-old North Yorkshire estate agent making waves in his home town
A self-made estate agent is turning heads with his fresh approach to the property market.
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Rare archive photos reveal York's lost and changing pubs
Nostalgic Press archive photos reveal York’s lost and changing pubs, including the Wheatsheaf, Coach and Horses, Black Swan and Red Lion.
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Historic bridge reopens weeks early after HGV crash caused major damage
Middleham Bridge reopens October 2 after HGV damage and £40,000 emergency repairs. North Yorkshire Council plans changes to protect the Grade II-listed bridge.
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Dozens of suspected stolen fuel containers found inside van during 'routine' A1 stop
A routine stop on the A1(M) near Catterick Garrison has led to two arrests after officers uncovered dozens of fuel containers and equipment suspected of being linked to fuel theft.
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Esther Rantzen obituary: The broadcasting phenomenon with an irrepressible campaigning zeal
With her familiar toothy smile and irrepressible campaigning zeal, Esther Rantzen, who has died at 86, was a broadcasting phenomenon.
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Two Yorkshire theme parks named among UK's lowest-rated in new ranking
Flamingo Land, near Malton, and Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, have been named among the UK’s lowest-rated in a new national ranking.
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Burger King drive-thru could be allowed to stay open until 5am
A Burger King outlet could operate its drive-thru service until 5am.
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Students need to become contributors to knowledge not just passive recipients of it - Dr Chris Dlamini
There is a question that has increasingly shaped the way I think about teaching, learning, and my responsibilities as an academic: whose knowledge matters in this room, whose knowledge does not, and how can I make everyone’s knowledge feel equally important?
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Sycamore Gap Tree of Hope planted in Barmby Moor sensory garden
A Tree of Hope grown from a cutting of the well-known Sycamore Gap tree was planted at Lavender Fields Care Village in Barmby Moor.
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£3.5m bus funding approved amid ‘empty buses’ warning
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses”.
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Two Yorkshire theme parks named among UK's lowest-rated in new ranking
Flamingo Land, near Malton, and Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, have been named among the UK’s lowest-rated in a new national ranking.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor find common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub
A Conservative councillor and Labour mayor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Mayor warned tourism levy could be ‘straw that breaks camel’s back’
A planned overnight visitor levy could be the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.
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Sisters bring celestial sounds and storytelling to theatre
Interstellar Duo, made up of sisters Charlotte and Heather Sterland, enchanted audiences at the Upstairs Theatre in Bingley.
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Why unwinding pensions can be a complex affair after divorce: Sarah Coles
The accepted wisdom is that nobody has any staying power anymore. But I’d beg to differ, because we’re showing more long-term commitment to marriage than ever before: we’re staying married for an average of 13 years before getting divorced, which is the longest since records began in 1963, according to data from the ONS. Unfortunately, this comes with financial complications.