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Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning will remain until Sunday evening as severe weather continues to batter the UK.
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'Frankly appalling' - Gun fired at Yorkshire family home with woman inside
Police are investigating after a gun was fired at a Sheffield home while a young woman was inside.
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Lost village appears as drought continues at popular Ladybower reservoir
It is now almost 85 years since two villages in the Peak District were flooded to create a new reservoir.
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Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
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Rachel Hill of Bondville on her Yorkshire weekends
Rachel Hill shares life running Bondville Model Village in Bridlington, making candles, supporting her family and embracing new passions after selling nurseries.
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Bradford cyclist selected for Team GB after wife's life-changing kidney donation
A Bradford man whose life was transformed by a kidney transplant will represent Team GB at the World Transplant Games.
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Northern Olympics campaign to get £7m in Healey’s budget
Fund will support feasibility study for potential bid to host Games in 2040s, backed by northern mayors and top athletes
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North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo
The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.
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Yorkshire's most terrifying horror films, from Threads to Saint Maud
Explore Yorkshire’s horror films and TV, from Threads in Sheffield to Ghost Stories, Saint Maud and An American Werewolf in London.
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Smith vs Puello: Fight predictions from boxing world including Chantelle Cameron, Tony Bellew & Paulie Malignaggi
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
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Five young men sentenced after brutal Bradford attacks on teenagers and lone visitor
A judge has sentenced five young men for their roles in three separate incidents in Bradford which involved the targeting of innocent victims.
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Storm Boelo weather warning now covers York and all of North Yorkshire
Weather experts have updated their forecast for Storm Boelo this weekend – and it is now expected to batter all of York and North Yorkshire. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind from midday tomorrow(Saturday, 24 October)...
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Lord Dave McCobb: 'It’s an outrage, and our part of Yorkshire deserves better'
Less than a minute will be shaved off rail journeys between Hull and Leeds following a £1bn investment in battery-electric trains, which could take until the end of 2034 to deliver, it has emerged.
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Daily weather forecast for Yorkshire this weekend when the clocks go back one hour
As we head into the weekend when the clocks go back one hour, here is a daily weather forecast for Yorkshire.
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Royal Mail wants four-word sign outside people's homes to help postmen
Royal Mail has urged households with dogs to display a simple four-word warning sign, cautioning that deliveries could be halted if safety measures aren’t followed
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Frustration in East Yorkshire over rail connectivity needs to be addressed
Yorkshire has long been held back by poor public transport and the public here is not willing to accept token gestures to improve the network. The Government won’t get away with trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate.
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‘I live this life where all my anecdotes sound like a lie but they’re true’
Lucy Beaumont is never off TV, but one place you won’t find her in future is on quiz shows. As the Hull comic goes on tour, she tells Janet Christie why.
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Sheffield woman fears she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains
A Sheffield woman is worried that she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains on the rail line next to her home.
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Boohoo owner Debenhams hails return to profit for first time in five years
Debenhams Group has been taking steps to reduce its cost base by selling off parts of the business.
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Drought exposes lost village not seen for decades
Record-breaking dry weather has exposed the ruins of Derwent for the first time in years
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Is Northern Trains finally on the right track as passenger numbers jump?
After years of being a byword for unreliable services, rail operator Northern is seeing passenger numbers rise and has even more ambitious targets for the future. Commercial and customer director Alex Hornby speaks to Chris Burn about the company’s new approach.
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The four ‘incredible’ places up for UK City of Culture in 2029
The prize is awarded every four years and is presently held by Bradford
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Two men found guilty following retrial over death of 'good Samaritan'
Two men have been found guilty of murder and manslaughter following a retrial over the death of a 26-year-old man who intervened to help a teenage girl being assaulted in Sheffield.
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Man jailed over cover-up of fatal shooting of 20-year-old victim in Sheffield
A man has been jailed for attempting to cover up the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Sheffield two decades ago after admitting perverting the course of justice.
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‘It’s more like a small town’: Fears over 1,100-home Harrogate plan
‘Too many things will be affected by a housing development of this size in this location’
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Milton Keynes is up for UK City of Culture 2029. Here are the other contenders
DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million
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MP's disappointment as North East misses out on City of Culture shortlist
A North East MP has expressed his disappointment after Middlesbrough missed out on a place on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029.
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Grieving Hillsborough family urges Andy Burnham to back 'Hicks Rule' amendment
The Hicks family have been campaigning after daughters Victoria, 15, and Sarah, 19, were among the 97 Liverpool supporters crushed to death in the Hillsborough disaster.
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Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029
Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year
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Acquiring Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s freehold sends a powerful message - Dan Fell
There have been plenty of big moments during the long campaign to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). These have included significant funding announcements, to-the-wire council meetings, and engagement with the country’s most senior politicians.
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Sheffield shortlisted in the final four for UK City of Culture 2029
Sheffield has been shortlisted as the next UK City of Culture for 2029 as bids are whittled down to the final four.
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Tour de France 2027 UK stages in detail: Where will you stand?
The full route for the 2027 Tour de France is announced in Paris, with street-by-street details of the six stages in the UK revealed.
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UK City of Culture 2029: The four contenders in shortlist revealed
DCMS said the four contenders will receive at least £125,000 to take forward their bid for the chance to win the title and prize fund of £10 million
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UK City of Culture: Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for 2029
The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.
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Hillsborough Law clears Lords hurdle despite concerns over emergency services
The Hillsborough law derives its name from the 1989 disaster where 97 Liverpool fans were killed in a crush at the Sheffield stadium
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join the cast of Sister Act, which will arrive in Sunderland during its UK tour.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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Person dies near busy station - LNER warns of rail disruption all day
A person has died on the East Coast Main Line which has caused major disruption to rail services on the network.
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'Indoor market or music venue' - what next for vacant shop in key York street?
An indoor market and a music venue are just two of the suggestions to replace TG Jones after it closed its store in York's Coney Street.
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Killer denied parole for refusing to reveal where victim's body is hidden
A convicted murderer has lost his bid for freedom after refusing to disclose the location of the body of a woman he killed 30 years ago.
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'Indoor market or music venue' - what next for vacant shop in key York street?
An indoor market and a music venue are just two of the suggestions to replace TG Jones after it closed its store in York's Coney Street.
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Sheffield and South Yorkshire have a distinctive contribution to make to tech - Ben Miskell
Sheffield and South Yorkshire have always been places that make things, solve problems and turn ideas into industries. From engineering and advanced manufacturing to university research, innovation is part of our identity. Today, the city and region are emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting technology economies.
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Major rail disruption on East Coast line as emergency services deal with incident
Train services through the North East have been disrupted this morning (Wednesday, October 21) as emergency services deal with an incident
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Mark Allen: Former world number one considering retirement after Northern Ireland Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.
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Woman in 'life-threatening' condition after crash involving bus on busy road
A woman is in hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a bus in Yorkshire.
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North East veterinary practice gains pioneering 'Fear Free' status
Harrison Family Vets in Callerton, Newcastle, is the North East’s first Fear Free-certified practice, helping reduce pets’ fear, anxiety and stress.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Why seven-time world champion faces a battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
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Youth unemployment crisis is 'economic catastrophe and moral failure', Burnham says
The scale of youth unemployment is an “economic catastrophe and a moral failure”, Andy Burnham said as he pledged action to get young people off benefits and into work.
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Woman pleaded "don't kill me" as armed raiders burst into home
Terrified victim says she was threatened while still in her bed early in the morning
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Major new train station ‘will transform travel across the North’
DfT says passengers will benefit from more frequent trains, improved journey times and reliability
