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Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Reduced rail services between Leeds and Bradford today - here's why
Train services are facing disruption ahead of two storms set to bring severe weather to parts of the UK.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council applies to install approach lighting
The City of Doncaster Council has applied for planning permission to install approach lights at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
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Pensioner charged with causing death of police officer in crash
Pc Alice Mayo, 29, was driving a blue Fiat 500 which was involved in a crash with a white Land Rover Defender
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Edinburgh diners offered cashback at independent restaurants through new app
Edinburgh diners have a chance to get up to 100 cashback on meals at 35+ independent restaurants with Shuffle, a £2.99-a-month app.
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Next phase of £3m North Yorkshire market place improvements set to begin
Thirsk Market Place footway works begin October 26 as North Yorkshire Council repaves the southern section, with access to shops maintained until November 27.
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American comedian denied entry into Japan and ‘held in cell for 24 hours’
Comedian says officials told him he did not have the correct visa, but he feels ‘like I was targeted’
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Andy Burnham says politicians can ‘spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off’
The prime minister made the comments while appearing on a charity episode of Gogglebox
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Meghan Markle says child abuse image claims against father were passed to Met in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex said she was first made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by the Met Police
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Storm Austen mapped: Where high winds and rain will hit UK today before Boelo arrives
More than 9,000 home in Cornwall have no electricity as gusts reach 11mph
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New streaming service launches in the UK with free films and TV shows available
JustWatch TV launches in the UK, offering curated films and TV shows, ad-supported viewing, rentals and an ad-free Plus tier via its apps and website.
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EU-Canada 'love story' needs more than warm words, senior MEP warns
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
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Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% review: an awesome and affordable mechanical keyboard
Razer's cheapest mechanical keyboard feels far pricier than it is, with a sturdy chassis and a smooth tactile switch, and it's just little things that hold it back from being a true five-star performer.
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Woman wanted after 'attempted theft' at popular supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image as part of an investigation into 'an attempted theft' at Tesco in Selby.
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Farm on the M62: Toll of waste that spreads like a virus - Jill Thorp
The slightest sprinkling of frost greeted us this week, just the finest of coatings covering the long damp grass in the shadows. It was gone once the sun was up, casting its warmth across the land but the familiar tingling in my finger ends reminded me that winter is on its way. We’ve had some glorious sunsets and equally glorious sunrises where the sky has been scorched with scarlet hues; perhaps not the best sign if the old adage of red sky at morning is anything to go by.
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'I was bullied out of the Army over my sexuality - I deserve full compensation'
Currently LGBT-plus veterans who were constructively dismissed are only eligible for a partial payment.
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Rock giants Kings of Leon to play in North Yorkshire next summer- ticket details
Kings of Leon will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre in one of two northern UK shows. Find ticket sale dates and details.
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Why Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington says it needs help now
For almost four decades, Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has helped older people live well, stay connected and remain at the heart of their communities. Trustee Jevan Lago-Watson explains why its future matters to all of us, and how you can help secure it.
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North East theatre reveals plans to celebrate landmark 70th anniversary
Middlesbrough Theatre has revealed plans for a special show celebrating its 70th anniversary and seven decades of performances, people and community.
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Pub group Punch reveals jump in sales after snapping up 74 sites
Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.
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Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
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UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand
The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% in September, compared with the previous month.
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India slashes cost of cancer drugs after court rules mark-ups are ‘extortion’
Case filed in 2022 by patient unable to afford medicine leads to cap on drug prices for millions who face ruin if diagnosed
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First Minister urged to act over ethics watchdog’s freedom of speech file purge
Argyll and Bute councillor Alastair Redman has urged John Swinney to intervene after the Standards Commission destroyed his case files, raising concerns about freedom of speech and transparency.
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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
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World Treadmill Championship: Where amateurs compete against the elite
Everyday runners are being given the chance to compete alongside elite athletes in the first World Treadmill Championship, a new global 5km competition.
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Peter Howson’s unlikely friendship with a Glasgow rocker inspires new book
One is a celebrated artist, the other a musician turned poet. But behind Peter Howson and Raymond Meade’s new collaboration lies a friendship forged through art, music and a fascination with the darker side of life
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Video. Serbia election results expected to be ‘very tight’, analyst says
Video. Berta López Domènech, an analyst at the European Policy Centre, said this is the first time an alternative to Serbia’s current leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has “real options” ahead of Sunday’s snap elections.
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Police cordon in place after man seriously injured in assault on Bradford road
The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
