Gazette & Herald
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'It will cost taxpayers' a fortune' - MP hits out at asylum plans for former RAF base
Sir Alec Shelbrooke has hit out at Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
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Free surplus food available from popular supermarket's stores across Yorkshire
Shoppers across Yorkshire are now able to collect surplus food for free thanks to a growing partnership with Lidl and Olio.
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Sowerby schoolboy raises more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Samuel Strudwick, from Sowerby, has raised more than £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Firefighters called after person sets bush on fire trying to kill wasps
Firefighters were called out in a coastal North Yorkshire town after a person set a bush on fire trying to destroy a wasp nest.
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More than 60,000 homes set for broadband boost
More than 60,000 homes and businesses are now connected to faster internet after a new government scheme was launched.
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Driver injured two people when he ploughed into traffic in North Yorkshire
A man injured two drivers seriously after he failed to stop for stationary traffic on the A19 near Eggborough, York magistrates heard.
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Popular North Yorkshire town sees 27 surge in retail crime
A POPULAR North Yorkshire town has seen a 27 per cent increase in retail crime despite an overall reduction across the county.
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Man, 20, denies burgling York guesthouse and stealing electric bikes
A 20-year-old man today appeared before York Magistrates Court accused of burgling a guesthouse in the city. Finlay Drinkhill denied the charge.
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New wine bar to bring a taste of France to York city centre
A new wine bar is set to bring a touch of France to York city centre.
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MP says 20mph speed limit on rural roads would be a 'disaster'
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has said Labour’s new Active Travel Guidance is another 'front in the war on rural England'.
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Artists invited to bid for £17,000 public art commission in North Yorkshire
ARTISTS in North Yorkshire could earn almost £20,000 for designing a new mural in a coastal resort.
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No more affordable homes planned for 1,500-house estate in North Yorkshire
Plans for up to 1,500 homes in Eggborough will go back before councillors next week with no commitment from the developer to build more affordable…
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North Yorkshire gymnast to move across the globe with sport
A gymnast who has represented a North Yorkshire club is set to take her talent across the globe.
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Teenager died after trying to swim across River Ouse in York, inquest hears
A teenager drowned after trying to swim across the River Ouse in York, an inquest heard.
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Car gets stuck in key North Yorkshire road after engine failure
A car became stuck after suffering engine failure in the middle of a key North Yorkshire road.
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Major delays and cancellations across train network after power failure
Major delays are expected across the train network today after a power failure.
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‘Job creation should not be at expense of climate,’ says North Yorks Green leader
A SENIOR Green Party councillor has said that Government plans to boost job creation should not come ‘at the expense of environmental ambitions’.
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Police appeal after report of unique theft from York shop
A limited-edition sculpture is reported to have been stolen from an art shop in Colliergate, York.
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Nestlé's new festive Milkybar that ‘tastes like Christmas’ spotted at Morrisons
A new festive chocolate bar from Nestlé's Christmas 2026 range has been spotted in Morrisons already.
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Calls for independent inquiry after 'deeply disturbing' allegations at army college
Tom Gordon MP has called for a full and independent inquiry following reports of rape and sexual abuse of female recruits at Harrogate Army…
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Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology
Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.
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WATCH - Arrest of kidnapper who tracked woman to York hotel and forced her into car
A man who kidnapped a woman and forced him into his car after tracking her movements and finding her in a York hotel has been jailed.
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York man fined four-figure sum after letting 'aggressive' Akita dog stray
A York dog owner has been fined a four-figure sum after his "aggressive" Akita dog attacked another in the street.
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Major disruption planned for East Coast Main Line passengers
Rail passengers are being advised of major disruption to services over the August Bank Holiday.
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WATCH - Masked gang drive car into North Yorkshire service station during ram raid
Masked men reversed their car inside Wetherby Services to raid slot machines.
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Police lift lid on weapon used to help crackdown on e-bike crime in York
Police are using a unique technology to crackdown on crimes involving e-bikes in York following changes across the UK.
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Man left glass embedded in family friend's face in 'inexplicable' pub attack
A racegoer high on drink and Valium left a piece of glass embedded in son's best friend's face in an 'inexplicable' pub attack,…
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'Severe' delays ease after crash blocks major road
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic following a crash along the A64 in York.
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Street in North Yorkshire town reopens after water leak
A STREET in a North Yorkshire town has reopened following a water leak.
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UK demolition company collapses into administration after 23 years
UK demolition company Forshaw Demolition has fallen into administration after 23 years in business.
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UK high street chain's future in doubt as £7bn takeover at risk of collapse
The £7 billion bid by the Weston family to buy Boots is now at risk of collapsing, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of the pharmacy giant.
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Army responds to 'extremely distressing' reports of rape at military college
Reports of rape and sexual abuse against female recruits at Harrogate Army Foundation College are “extremely distressing” and…
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Emmerdale star quietly quits ITV soap after 17 years but 'hopeful' for future
Jack Downham, who plays Noah Dingle, made his final appearance in an episode that aired last night.
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Car ends up on its side after crash on road through East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Western Road in Goole around 7.40pm yesterday (Wednesday, August 5).
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Teenagers arrested after motorbike 'stolen' in York suburb
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorbike, North Yorkshire Police said.
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'Operation clean-up' underway as Travellers leave York village
Eyewitnesses said caravans left Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road yesterday evening around 6.30pm (Wednesday, August 5).
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Landlords and sole traders warned over HMRC deadline as new tax rules begin
Around 864,000 sole traders and landlords must submit their first Making Tax Digital report to HMRC by August 7 2026. Here's who is affected.
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Britain's Got Talent star joins York charity's Menfulness Live line-up
Menfulness Live, organised by York-based mental health charity Menfulness, has announced the remaining acts for its show at the Grand Opera House.
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Copmanthorpe carnival brings community together for week of celebrations
Cop’ Carnival took place in Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire, from June 29 to July 4, featuring a packed schedule of activities.
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Children's favourite Blippi set for live adventure at York Barbican
Children's character Blippi is set to visit York Barbican on September 5th as part of the Be Like Blippi Tour.
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Entries urged for The Press Business Awards ahead of deadline
Businesses and organisations are recommending entries into The Press BUSINESSiQ Awards.
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Housing association to support many more people after winning contract
A housing association has won a major contract to support people with complex needs.
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North York Moors named among UK's best places to watch solar eclipse
North York Moors National Park has been named among the UK’s top 10 spots for viewing the solar eclipse this month.
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York solicitor wins £75,000 innovation award for pet care platform
Solicitor Rachel Roche was awarded £75,000 in the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards for her pet care plan, PetPact.
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York community youth hub reaches milestone supporting families
The Place, based in Westfield and led by the University of York in partnership with Aviva, is helping children in one of the city’s most deprived…
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Campaigners compare River Ouse to 'open sewer' in meeting with Yorkshire Water
Campaigners have spoken out about their growing concern around pollution in the River Ouse – with one likening the river to an ‘open sewer’.
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Three-day road closure in East Riding planned for telecoms cable installation
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced a temporary traffic ban on Peters Field Farm Access Road, Bielby, due to telecom works.
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Mayor ‘committed’ to working with MP to safeguard future of ex-York hospital site
York and North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith is “committed” to working with the area’s MP to keep the former Bootham Park Hospital site in…
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New York Mansion House souvenir unveiled for Georgian Festival
A new papercraft tissue box kit designed by Helen Reynolds to resemble York Mansion House is now on sale.
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Restaurant gives away free Pad Thai to students after GCSE and A-Level results
Rosa's Thai, which has a restaurant in Coney Street, is giving away free Pad Thai to GCSE and A-Level students on their respective results days.