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Poundland creates 400 seasonal jobs ahead of Christmas
POUNDLAND is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland to support its stores during the busy Christmas period
North East woman banned from keeping dogs after starving puppy found ‘lifeless’
A North East woman has been banned from keeping dogs for eight years after her five-month-old puppy was found emaciated and described as “floppy and lifeless” by a vet.
‘Soul-destroying’ – Plants ripped up and thrown in York park’s lake
Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park’s lake weeks after vandals targeted the area. Cllr Jenny Kent, York Council’s Labour environment spokesperson, said the damage at Rowntree Park, near Bishopthorpe...
More than a million chickens could be raised annually at Yorkshire farm under plans
Park Farm Poultry Limited, which operates Park Farm in Bull Lane, Harswell, is seeking permission from East Rising of Yorkshire Council to add two new poultry houses and additional infrastructure on agricultural land.
Woman accused of killing partner 'woke from stupor to find him dead in pool of blood'
A woman accused of killing her partner following an all-day drinking session told police that she woke from a stupor to find him lying dead in a pool of blood.
Tories call for 5-year freeze on minimum wage to tackle youth unemployment
Labour says idea is ‘tin-eared’ as report says fixing rate will cost low-paid workers almost £9,000 over five years
Free foster care training programme set to be launched for Darlington residents
Darlington launches free fostering training programme on November 4 for current and prospective foster carers, offering Level 1 award and support skills.
North East recruitment firm nears £10m revenue after record growth run
Nigel Wright Group’s North East business posts 13 per cent growth, with revenues nearing £10m as Leeds and Manchester offices drive expansion across northern England.
Shipley club celebrates camaraderie among Armed Forces veterans
A BREAKFAST club is bringing veterans together for laughter, camaraderie and a hearty start to the day
These types of extreme pornography will be banned from November
The content will be outlawed from November 6, the government has announced
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
North East firm forecasts profits of up to £35m as gold demand drives growth
Strong demand for gold, jewellery and pawnbroking services has helped a financial services and retail company forecast annual profits of up to £35 million.
‘It’s about the underdog’: Ben Roberts-Smith launches brand to support family amid legal battle
Accused war criminal announces venture with video on Instagram of him walking along beach and working out
Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them
Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is
Passengers are left out in the cold - why does replacing a bus shelter take so long?
Passengers in York are being left out in the cold because of the delay in replacing a bus shelter - why? asks today's lead letter writer.
Lisbon airport taxis: Fixed fares aim to end 'tourist trap'
Since Thursday, passengers landing at Lisbon airport who want to take a taxi can now rely on a fixed price for their trip.
WATCH: Police dog tracks down suspect after vehicle thefts near Harrogate
Five men have been jailed after two vehicles were stolen from a business near Harrogate, with police dog Rhun tracking down one suspect hiding in a bush.
Bishop of Paisley attacks SNP for revoking anti-abortion group's fringe slot
Scotland's Catholic bishops leader has attacked the SNP for revoking permission for anti-abortion group SPUC to hold a fringe event at its Aberdeen conference.
North Yorkshire steam railway launches spooky Christmas train experience
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) will host 'A Bloody Merry Christmas' this December.
Plans to add hydrogen and carbon capture to waste incinerator challenged
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a major North Yorkshire waste incinerator without a new planning application being filed.
Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace, killing five
Attack was the first on Aden’s Al-Maashiq palace in the latest fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia
Four Durham Police officers face gross misconduct hearings over 'boozy Spain trip'
Four Durham Police officers could face the sack over allegations linked to a trip to Spain, while four others have returned to work.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules, Merz says EU will need to increase funding for Ukraine, house martin named Germany’s Bird of the Year for 2027 and more news on Friday, October 16th.
Devolution must not overlook the needs of rural areas in Yorkshire
The drive towards devolution across England is a good thing. Putting more power into the hands of communities can make a big difference when it comes to tackling the inequalities that blight Britain, especially as the country has one of the centralised states in Western Europe.
Ripon city centre to be transformed into festive winter wonderland
Ripon’s Market Place will be transformed into a festive winter wonderland next month with Little Bird Made.
Scottish Government urged to intervene over Dundee University job cuts
The Scottish Government has been urged to intervene as "unacceptable" job cuts take place at the University of Dundee
All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
Scots islands face depopulation crisis amidst ferry chaos
Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.
Shooter, 16, kills 3 students and a teacher in Oregon elementary school rampage
A 5-year-old student was among those killed in Thursday’s attack before the gunman was taken down
Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims China will transfer a Starlink-alternative to Moscow that could allow Russia to 'dominate the skies over Ukraine'
Zelenskyy says China is handing Russia the tech for its own Starlink