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York to London rail services disrupted after person hit by a train
There’s major disruption on the East Coast Main Line this afternoon after a person was hit by a train near Stevenage. National Rail said: “A person has been hit by a train between between Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City. “Whilst the...
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Ripon MP backs tougher social media restrictions for under-16s
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.
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'Fantastic response' so far to forthcoming Big Harrogate Sleepout for vital work of two local charities
With just weeks to go until the life-changing Big Harrogate Sleepout event, organisers are calling on local businesses, community groups and residents to sign up and help make this year's event the biggest yet.
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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Metro services thrown into chaos as 'cable theft' shuts major line and sparks delays
Yellow Line Metro trains were suspended between Pelaw and South Shields after another cable theft, with delays spreading across the wider network.
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Human rights in Myanmar hitting 'new low,' United Nations warns
Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.
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QueryStory wants you to believe what AI is telling you | TechCrunch
The startup came out of stealth with $6 million in seed funding and a plan to use LLMs and cybersecurity know-how to make AI queries coherent.
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'Extremely difficult decision’ as North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive announces his retirement
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” in his career after taking the “extremely difficult decision” to retire.
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights
An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs
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$50k worth of retro Nintendo NES games stolen in devastating home robbery
Thieves broke into a home in Washington and stole 850 retro NES games thought to be worth more than $50k.
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London to York rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Hope and concern swirls for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
Piketon datacenter promises to generate thousands of jobs, but environmental groups voice concern over project
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Honda Prelude vs Toyota GR86, an Edmunds sport coupe test
Sport coupes have grown scarce, so the return of the Honda Prelude alongside the purist Toyota GR86 gives shoppers a rare and unusual choice
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Yorkshire events set to finish in September
From flowerpot sculptures to wildflower picking, summer has brought a flurry of events to Yorkshire.
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Trump administration abruptly halts immigrant visa interviews across the world
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that it launched a global training initiative at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide
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How a teenager's turnaround inspired a new youth initiative in Darlington
A Darlington shopping centre manager has launched a new youth-led initiative to support teenagers aged 14 and over during the school holidays.
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Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of drone-hit businesses
The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it "hybrid nationalisation," warning it would be used to seize assets from companies under the pretext of security failure.
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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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Credit score firm rolls out major ratings overhaul - what you need to know
The new scoring system will use a broader range of data, such as how account balances have changed over time
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Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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Clacton by-election was not a reflection of EU support - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Brown, Cleckheaton.
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Running more effective for sleep loss than a short nap, study finds
Young adults stayed awake for 30 hours to complete the research
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Council's new advertising policy for lampposts could bring in some much-needed cash
A cash-strapped council's new advertising policy - including for some of its lamp posts - could bring in some much-needed cash.
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Islamabad PIMS hospital fire: Witnesses say rescue was delayed as blaze killed 14 babies
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
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'An answer would be excellent' - Resident anger towards council over 2 month wait
A resident trying for two months to discuss an application with planners wants the situation to improve.
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U.S. gov't moves to suppress pushback on data centers by removing requirements for public input on pollution — EPA change would allow air pollution permits without publicizing them
States would then need to choose if they want to solicit public feedback for permits.
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Two people dead and murder investigation launched after 'devastating' house fire
Two people have died and a murder investigation has been launched following a “devastating” house fire in the early hours of this morning.
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Bike stolen in heart of York as police appeal for information
A bike was stolen from outside a York city centre gallery in the dead of night