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Sir Gareth Southgate joins Martin House Glitter Ball as event raises over £280,000
Martin House Children’s Hospice has raised more than £280,000 at its annual Glitter Ball, with charity ambassador Sir Gareth Southgate among those attending
US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force
At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action
Police 'concerned for' missing man, 64, last seen using walking frame
Officers from Cleveland Police are currently looking for 64-year-old Paul Marshall, who was last seen on Mount Leven Road/Valley Drive at around 7.40am today (October 21).
'Steep hill' could deter older users at Yorkshire library's new location
Richmond Library will reopen at its new home next month, although concerns remain that the relocation could make the service less accessible to some of its regular users.
Uncertainty over future of 98-year-old Darlington community as funding talks begin
The future of a 98-year-old community for older people in Darlington is in doubt as its trust looks for investment.
Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspection
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
Urgent Aldi recall as shoppers warned of electric shock risk from hairdryer
Aldi has issued an urgent recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers over fears of electric shocks and fire risks from damaged cords.
Video. ‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis
Video. Thousands protested in Lisbon’s Rossio square over housing costs after police removed a camp, and voted to return the next day to camp out again.
UN says 1.5°C is over and world is on track for 2.8°C of global warming
The best-case scenario now is that the planet will only temporarily breach 1.5°C of warming, but current climate pledges fall way short of that hope
New Wickes store opens in Harrogate with special launch discounts for shoppers
"We're delighted to open our new store in Harrogate, bringing trusted home improvement products and expert advice to the local community”
Rhodes Wood owner reflects on nearly 30 years in Harrogate
Harrogate tailor Rhodes Wood has thanked customers for their support as it approaches three decades in business.
These 4 cheap headphones and earbuds will let you dodge the 'headphone dodger' penalty fare
These 4 affordable earbuds and headphones cost less than the new headphone dodgers' penalty fare.
Video. How toxic wildfire haze is affecting daily life in Indonesia's cities
Video. Wildfires have blanketed Palangkaraya, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, in toxic haze for weeks, leaving residents struggling with persistent coughs, falling incomes and disrupted education.
How to get an extra £18 to spend on your food shop
The extra money can be claimed in the six weeks leading to Christmas
Many firms are still falling behind when it comes to getting their AI infrastructure up to speed
AI infrastructure is a major holdback
New CPR training aims to close gender gap in cardiac arrest survival
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service Charity is introducing female manikins into CPR training to help close the gender gap in cardiac arrest survival.
Volunteers needed to plant tens of thousands of trees near river
Ribble Rivers Trust is calling on the public to get involved in its latest tree planting season.
Urgent search for man last seen in York pub
Police have launched an urgent search for this man today (Wednesday). He is Sean, and he’s gone missing following a visit to a York pub last night. This picture was taken while he was in the Golden Fleece in Pavement. Golden Fleece,...
Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m
Boss of liquidated York hospitality firm owing over £235,000 slams government
The boss of a liquidated York hospitality business says firms in the sector are suffering due to rising costs and government policy.
Police hunt mystery man after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information following an alleged assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
Teachers banned from the classroom after encouraging pupils to fight
The teachers failed to intervene while one pupil punched the other in the head ‘nine or 10 times’, a panel found
LIVE - One person in hospital after crash at County Durham crossroads
Waldridge Road is closed both ways from Waldridge Lane to Edmondsley Lane at the crossroads at Edmondsley, County Durham, due to a crash.
Live day 3 - Men stand trial accused of County Durham petrol station murder
Follow live coverage of the trial of five men accused of murdering Daniel Ambler in Seaham.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Council failed to budget for £60m due to Peel under 'punitive' clause
Council officials attempting to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport failed to budget for at least £60m of costs being owed to landowner Peel under a ‘punitive’ lease clause they had signed up to, it has been revealed.
Energy secretary refuses seven times to say she backs Mahmood’s immigration plans
Miatta Fahnbulleh has faced questions over her position on the home secretary’s plans
Drivers face delays as queues build on A64 near York
Drivers are facing delays on the A64 this morning with queues building.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma
Germany's Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday that the European Union would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.
Video. Arctic gas and oil should 'stay in the ground', says Síkela
Video. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela insists the EU will maintain its opposition to drilling for natural resources, including oil and gas, in the Arctic, despite the US and Norway taking a different approach.