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Polar bear returns home from Yorkshire holiday – with his new best friend
A polar bear has left Yorkshire Wildlife Park after an extended stay – but his time in Doncaster proved so successful that his cousin and new companion is heading home with him.
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Serious crash closes major route
A serious crash involving a number of vehicles has closed the M18 southbound between the exit and entry slips at J4 near Doncaster.
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One Direction star Louis Tomlinson says career can be 'uncomfortable'
The former One Direction singer became a father in 2016.
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The statistic that puts York ahead of every other city in England
York has the lowest share of young people in England not in employment, education or training, according to research by Centre for Cities.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Bentley spotted on sale at dealership for £125k
The dealership described the Bentley as ‘beautiful, in flawless condition and has just 7,000 miles on it’
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LIVE: Serious crash closes major route
A serious crash involving a number of vehicles has closed the M18 southbound between the exit and entry slips at J4 near Doncaster.
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LIVE: Serious crash closes major route
A serious crash involving a number of vehicles has closed the M18 southbound between the exit and entry slips at J4 near Doncaster.
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The statistic that puts York ahead of every other city in England
York has the lowest share of young people in England not in employment, education or training, according to research by Centre for Cities.
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Drug dealer who splashed out on luxury cars and holidays made staggering £838k
A drug dealer who enjoyed a luxury lifestyle made an estimated £838,000 from selling Class A drugs.
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Why you could spot more barn owls across Yorkshire this autumn
Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to keep their eyes on the skies this autumn, when they could have a better chance of spotting one of the countryside’s most distinctive birds.
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More than a third of Neets living in nine largest cities, research finds
A study has shone light on ‘stark differences’ between areas.
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Tighten bouncer rules, says sister of man killed after bar incident
A plea is being made to strengthen safeguards over security staff at entertainment venues after the death of a much-loved brother and son.
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North East logistics development reaches milestone as 1,000 jobs move closer
Rula Developments completes Phase 1 at Teeslink in Stockton, unlocking 775,000 sq ft of North East industrial space for businesses and up to 1,000 jobs
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Loan shark jailed after £950k lending operation expected £1.7m return
A 64-year-old man who illegally lent more than £950,000 to borrowers in the Doncaster area and expected more than £1.7 million in return has been jailed.
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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The Tories are not in the Prime Minister's wing-mirrors - Nigel Farage is
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith will accuse Prime Minister Andy Burnham of pursuing a ‘socialist fever dream’ as Mr Burnham sets about devolving power and pounds from Whitehall to the regions.
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Joust in time… sport makes a comeback
While jousting is recognised among the oldest equestrian sports in the world, with origins dating back to the 10th century, a number of its modern day aficionados are have made a bold move to shake off some of the heritage they say has been holding it back as a 21st century sporting event.
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Farage claims people ‘quite impressed’ by £72m donations from crypto-billionaires
Shrugging off slumps in polls, the Reform leader insists the historic donations has won 'grudging respect'
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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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'Not thrilled': Nigel Farage responds to Doncaster Reform group's leadership changes
Nigel Farage has admitted he is “not thrilled” about repeated changes to Doncaster Reform’s leadership and the loss of multiple councillors elsewhere – but played down concerns about the party’s performance in local government by highlighting its record in nearby Lincolnshire.
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New figures show York recycling contamination rate among lowest in UK
City of York Council recorded a household recycling contamination rate of just 4.31 per cent in 2024/25.
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Yorkshire launches first Blue Badge guide training programme in more than a decade
YORKSHIRE is set to train a new cohort of Blue Badge tourist guides for the first time in more than a decade
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New figures show York recycling contamination rate among lowest in UK
City of York Council recorded a household recycling contamination rate of just 4.31 per cent in 2024/25.
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New life for dog rescued with 83 others from Doncaster house
Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.
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Burnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likely
The prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Andy Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David Maddox
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Darlington step closer to direct Brighton rail link as deal secured
Darlington has moved a step closer to gaining a direct rail link with the South Coast after Grand Central secured trains for its Newcastle to Brighton service.
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The battle lines for the next general election have already been drawn
Nigel Farage believes Andy Burnham’s decision to open the door to returning to the EU could benefit Reform. Regardless, the decision to reignite the Brexit debates will play a central role when Britain next goes to the polls, writes Kate Devlin
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Burnham’s top cabinet ministers divided over rejoining EU
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband and home secretary Shabana Mahmood are understood to be on opposing sides of the debate over whether or not the UK should reverse Brexit
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding
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Burnham’s Brexit pledge means an early election is now far more likely
The prime minister’s pledge to stick to the restrictive red lines of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto is simply not sustainable until 2029 – however strongly Andy Burnham denies there will be an early general election, writes political editor David Maddox
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PICTURES: Vineyard near York hails 'bumper harvest' as volunteers help picking
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard near York is enjoying a bumper 2026 grape harvest, with volunteers picking Regent grapes for rosé and winemaker Henry…
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Councillor grills Doncaster mayor over lack of updates
A senior Reform UK councillor in Doncaster has accused the Labour Mayor, Ros Jones, of leaving them to be updated on Doncaster Sheffield Airport through ‘third parties or the media’.
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PICTURES: Vineyard near York hails 'bumper harvest' as volunteers help picking
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard near York is enjoying a bumper 2026 grape harvest, with volunteers picking Regent grapes for rosé and winemaker Henry…
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Firbeck, South Yorkshire: Classic case of a village with history
Named after a woodland stream, the village of Firbeck ranks among South Yorkshire’s most rural and remote villages, with the former mining town of Maltby three-odd miles to the north-west being its nearest urban centre.
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How the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust was formed
The confectioners and naturalists Sir Francis Terry and Arnold Rowntree founded Yorkshire Naturalists’ Trust – now Yorkshire Wildlife Trust –…
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Key route in East Yorkshire reopens after £1m bridge refurbishment
Weel Bridge, which spans the River Hull and connects Beverley with the village of Weel, reopened on Friday, September 25 after months of engineering…
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Labour happy to switch leadership plots for debate over early election with Burnham
As Labour delegates arrive for their conference in Liverpool political editor David Maddox looks at how the party now ‘feels it can win again’ after replacing Starmer with Burnham
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Key route in East Yorkshire reopens after £1m bridge refurbishment
Weel Bridge, which spans the River Hull and connects Beverley with the village of Weel, reopened on Friday, September 25 after months of engineering…
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East Coast Main Line works to disrupt trains through Darlington - this is when
Darlington and North Yorkshire passengers face East Coast Main Line disruption this autumn with replacement buses arranged.
