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Phone lines down, a chimney stack collapses and toilets hit by tree – Storm Boelo latest
Emergency services have responded to dozens of incidents caused by Storm Boelo today (Sunday). Fire crews have tackled everything from dangerous overhead signs to chimney stack collapses. The Met Office yellow warning for high winds is in...
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‘It was hard ending it’ – Richard Hammond ‘would’ve carried’ on with Grand Tour
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond has said he “would’ve carried on” with the Grand Tour after admitting the show ending left a “big hole”.
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Train operator advises customers not to travel today due to Storm Boelo disruption
A train operator is advising customers not to travel today because Storm Boelo has disrupted services.
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Police issue Storm Boelo update as high winds cause more disruption
Police have issued an update as Storm Boelo continues to cause problems for York and North Yorkshire today (Sunday). As we are reporting, the high winds have brought trees down across the county, and there are widespread power cuts. North...
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.
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'Hidden treasure' Yorkshire restaurant offering 'delicious' food
The Whippet Inn is loved by both visitors and locals in York thanks to its amazing food.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.
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Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire: Roadmap of a heritage written in stone
Two miles east of the A1(M) on the Leeds to Selby road, the 21st century trappings of a designated trunk road brush hard up against Monk Fryston’s remarkable heritage and dominate the village.
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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Rare Gothic Crown expected to fetch up to £12,000 at North Yorkshire auction
Rare 1847 Victorian Gothic Crown estimated at up to £12,000 leads Tennants Auctioneers’ coins sale in Leyburn on November 18, alongside historic British coins.
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Call for crackdown on troublemakers as youngsters ‘cause chaos’ in York suburb
Councillors are calling for new police powers to crackdown on trouble in a York suburb. Acomb has been subjected to multiple reports of anti-social behaviour in recent weeks. And it seems to be peaking again as we enter the half term break....
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.
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More attractions close in York and North Yorkshire due to Storm Boelo
Many attractions are closed today (Sunday) in York and North Yorkshire because of the bad weather. More venues have announced they are not opening since we posted our last update on Friday. These include Castle Howard, Clifford’s Tower in...
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.
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York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.
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Two punk bands are coming to York in double headline tour
Two era-defining punk bands have teamed up for a co-headline tour – and they’re coming to York. For over five decades, Skids and Theatre Of Hate have blazed a trail for punk and post-punk and are still firmly flying the flag in 2026. Skids...
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The forgotten battle on Durham's doorstep that changed the course of British history
It was 680 years ago this week that a very significant battle was fought between the English and the Scottish on the outskirts of Durham, but it is often overlooked. Dr Alex Brown, from Durham University’s Department of History and Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, says it really should be better known
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Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.
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Richard Hammond reveals the best piece of advice he was ever given
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has revealed the best piece of advice he was ever given.
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York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available
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Richard Hammond reveals the best piece of advice he was ever given
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has revealed the best piece of advice he was ever given.
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Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.
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Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.
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York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available
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York man given suspended sentence and 10-year order over indecent images of children
September 24 Doncaster
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River levels set to rise in York with flooding expected as Storm Boelo hits
Water levels are set to rise on the River Ouse in York with flooding expected as Storm Boelo hits the city.
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York Pride announces 2027 return after record-breaking festival
York Pride will return to the Knavesmire on June 5th, 2027, following a record-breaking 2026.
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Police cordon in York city centre as officers respond to incident
A police cordon was in place near Shambles Market in York as officers responded to an incident.
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York Pride announces 2027 return after record-breaking festival
York Pride will return to the Knavesmire on June 5th, 2027, following a record-breaking 2026.
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More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027
Closures within chain formerly under the WH Smith brand raise fears of high streets becoming ‘postal deserts’
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Yorkshire garden centre where shopping is a 'joy' that offers afternoon teas
Dobbies Garden Centre can be found just outside of York and offers an amazing range of gardening products and homeware as well as seasonal events to get involved in.
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Best autumnal places to enjoy a pastry according to Yorkshire chef Devin Jones
The Cookery School’s head chef at The Grand, York, has shared his favourite places to indulge in bakes this autumn.
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York man given suspended sentence and 10-year order over indecent images of children
September 24 Doncaster
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Police incident near York market sees street cordoned off
A street in York city centre was cordoned off for several hours this morning due to a police incident. Silver Street near Shambles Market was taped off and a police guard put in place. There are unconfirmed reports that a body was found on...
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York's National Railway Museum hosts launch of major rail innovation report
A white paper exploring innovation in the rail industry has been unveiled at the National Railway Museum in York.
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Film crews spotted in York and North Yorkshire as area becomes a hotspot for new movies
North Yorkshire continues to be a hotspot for filming – as several film crews have been spotted throughout the county. York and North Yorkshire are no strangers to being the setting of some of the biggest TV shows and films – and featuring...
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‘One in a million’ York man died after coming off his motorbike in Germany
A York father described as ‘one in a million’ died after a motorbike crash while in Germany. Stephen Boyes died on Friday, 4 September, in a hospital in the city of Koblenz, south of Cologne. He was 60. Assistant North Yorkshire coroner...
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Motorbike bursts into flames in York street
A motorbike has burst into flames in Rawdon Avenue, off Melrosegate, in York.
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Review: I had Sunday lunch at The Ivy - comfort food with a stylish touch
ONE of the great pleasures of an autumn weekend is a leisurely walk followed by a Sunday roast.
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York and North Yorkshire braces for Storm Boelo as coastal areas flooded
York and North Yorkshire is bracing for the arrival of Storm Boelo which is set to bring heavy rain and 60mph gusts to the area.
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York Cocktail Week returns with £5 drinks and deals at 21 venues across city
York Cocktail Week is returning to 21 venues across the city starting next month.
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Yorkshire analysis helping to shape future of flood resilience
Financial lead and senior analyst Sally Ashby explains how evidence, investment and partnerships can support flood resilience at catchment scale, drawing on lessons from Ousewem's project at Hauxwell, as Graham Walker found out.
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York and North Yorkshire braces for Storm Boelo as coastal areas flooded
York and North Yorkshire is bracing for the arrival of Storm Boelo which is set to bring heavy rain and 60mph gusts to the area.
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'I tried ketamine at university aged 18 - it cost me 10 years of my life'
A man who says he lost 10 years of his life due to ketamine addiction has told why he hopes young people will think twice before taking the drug.