Yorkshire Post
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Man found dead with suspected chemical burns in Harrogate
‘The man was quickly identified as having what appeared to be chemical burns’
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Courts: Teen hitman jailed, Harehills rioter sentenced and ex-police officer punished
A Norwegian teenager jailed over a plot to carry out a contract killing in Britain, a man sentenced for his part in the Harehills riots and a former police officer who exploited a vulnerable crime victim are among the latest court cases involving Yorkshire.
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A long term solution to heating oil price increases is needed - Jayne Dowle
As autumn is now officially with us, we’ll all be keeping an anxious eye on our energy bills, even more so if we rely on heating oil. The thousands of UK residents with an oil-fired boiler powering heating and hot water are right to question if the government is taking their plight seriously enough.
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Time to get developers to deliver on existing permissions for homes on brownfield sites - Andy Brown
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The best laid plans of Chancellors quite often seem to head off unintentionally in the same direction. Government schemes to help young people to get onto the housing ladder are very much a case in point.
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‘Ongoing odour issue’ closes motocross park in Yorkshire
The City of Doncaster Council is ‘in discussions’ with the relevant authorities over the closure of a Doncaster motocross venue, Mayor Ros Jones has said.
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25-metre 5G mast plan near leisure centre blocked by council
The installation of a “visually intrusive” mobile phone mast near community sports facilities has been blocked by the council.
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The Farmers Larder meat vending venture proving a cut above for farmers
A collaboration of six nature-friendly Yorkshire Dales farmers has reported a strong start to a certified Pasture for Life meat vending machine venture.
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The Yorkshire Vet: A tale of two curious Cod Beck cattle - Julian Norton
Catching the last of the autumn sunshine, Emmy and I had just enough time for a walk after work. We headed to her favourite spot by Cod Beck, where it makes its way across Sowerby Flatts. I’ve mentioned this place before in this column, partly because I visit most days, partly because it is beautiful, but also because of the smorgasbord of animal life that makes this area its home. The Sandmartins have gone now, but the dogs with their walkers and the cattle remain.
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Hardraw Force: 'I was enthralled by the highest single-drop waterfall in England'
There is something atmospheric about a rainy walk on an overcast weekend.
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NHS staff who inappropriately accessed records of tiger victim should 'be sacked'
“If there are breaches then people actually need to be sacked”
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Zack Polanski’s populism is the leftist counterpoint to Nigel Farage and every bit as hollow - David Behrens
Say what you like about Zack Polanski but he turned out to be a better hypnotist than anyone gave him credit for. He managed to put his whole party to sleep.
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Dame Mary Berry: My Aubergine caponata recipe
Aubergine caponata
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North Yorkshire is all set to shine as a Dark Sky Reserve this month - George Jabbour
This autumn's Dark Skies Fringe Festival in Yorkshire is taking place from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, November 1. The events that are scheduled during this period present a timeless window into the beauty of the universe.
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An exotic future for Yorkshire parks?
Zebras grazing in a Yorkshire park might sound like a scene from an animated movie for children, but new University of Sheffield research has suggested introducing such African creatures could become vital in the fight against climate change and that the move would be likely to receive public backing.
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Mayor Luke Campbell under investigation "after showing staff member naked pics of himself"
Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell is under investigation after allegedly showing a female member of staff images of himself posing nude for a gay magazine 14 years ago.
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God’s Own Country Classic Car Rally: Best pictures from Bowcliffe Hall
The inaugural God’s Own Country Classic Car Rally took place on Saturday (Oct 17), with classic car enthusiasts travelling across Yorkshire to raise money for the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust and three other charities.
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Peugout E-208: Steve Teale finds himself unexpectedly won over
At last, I’ve driven an electric car which I wouldn’t mind keeping; thank you very much. I’m a sucker for a hot hatch. My choice was a Ford XR2 quite a few years ago, but I always envied my wealthier colleague’s 205 GTi. It was cooler by a long chalk. Now the 205 has moved on, and we have the 208. Tested here is the electric version, the E-208, which I found to be quite an inspiring machine.
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Kirkby Overblow: A village forged by its wind and iron
Once a centre of heavy industry, the chirps of songbirds mixed with the low hum of traffic passing along the Harrogate bypass and Leeds road could hardly contrast more with the roar of the wind-powered furnaces that gave the medieval village of Kirkby Overblow its name.
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Government wants to increase organic farming to 10% of England's agricultural land
Farming groups said that the Government needs to turn “warm words” into action.
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Nowt is taken out as brothers go viral - The Blakey Brothers
They might not have much land, but two farming brothers have done more than most this year to put a smile on the face of agriculture with their one-take videos on social media showing their love of country people.
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Easingwold: 60-year-old cyclist dies in crash as driver of car arrested
The cyclist, a 60-year-old man, died at the scene
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Limestone Ridge Nature Recovery Group's fertile grounds playing part in nature’s recovery
While many nature recovery schemes have traditionally been sited on marginal farmland, a group of conventional farmers working some of the country’s most fertile soils have embarked on a two-year project to demonstrate enhanced nature recovery alongside modern farming practices.
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Yorkshire falling behind in electric vehicle transition, analysis finds
Yorkshire is one of the most challenged regions in Britain when it comes to electric vehicle adoption, new analysis has found.
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Exploring the history of Halifax's pantomime story
Pantomime plays a huge part in Britain’s theatre scene, lifting spirits and laughter from festive audiences and, with every double entendre, a few eyebrows along the way.
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Budget a chance for Chancellor to reverse damaging agricultural policies - Harriet Ranson
Growth was the central aspiration of Labour’s election campaign and remains the benchmark against which its economic decisions must be judged. Yet the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) have now been proven, as predicted, to be having the opposite effect: suppressing investment, weakening confidence and shrinking the productive capacity of family businesses.
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Glory for both young and old at HOYS
There was immediate success for Yorkshire riders as the climax of the British equestrian events year got underway, and the region’s top horses and riders, including several members of the Whitaker family, continued a rich vein of form through the tournament.
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Christa Pike case shows why UK was right to abolish death penalty: Christa Ackroyd
I was going to tell you this week about the most wonderful uplifting family day at the Horse of the Year show.
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My First Car: Dog expert and Strictly Come Dancing competitor Graeme Hall
Dog expert and Strictly Come Dancing competitor Graeme Hall loved his first car so much he still owns it.
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18-year-old dies after being hit by car on Friday night in Leeds
The collision caused the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian
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Linton asylum centre ‘could cost taxpayers £270m’
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.
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Multiflight Café Bar: Inside café overlooking the runways at Leeds Bradford Airport
When I see planes, I’m usually sitting inside a departure terminal with an overpriced coffee.
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Yorkshire’s coast faces dual tax clouds in second homes tax and visitor levy
Yorkshire’s coast is one of the region’s crown jewels when it comes to tourism. But in order for these places to continue to provide the welcome that keeps bringing visitors to this part of the world, the needs of the people who live and work there cannot be overlooked.
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An overly city-centered West Yorkshire mass transit network would show that devolution hasn’t gone far enough
A reliable public transport network is not just about moving large masses of people around the region. The benefits of connecting people are social and economic. Benefits that Yorkshire has been long deprived of as a result of decision making by Whitehall mandarins. Civil servants who don’t understand the needs of the region have for far too long held it back.
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Time for Royal Armouries to begin a new chapter in Leeds - Nat Edwards
Thirty years ago, when the Royal Armouries Museum building was completed, it brought new life to this part of Leeds. It was the original regeneration scheme on the South Bank, taking an under-used and dilapidated post-industrial landscape and creating something quite unique.
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West Yorkshire tram routes should focus on areas with poor connectivity, locals say
The proposed mass transit routes are yet to be decided, after a critical review from the Government quashed the previous proposals.
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Secret cupboards of illicit goods found in Doncaster police raids
Police uncovered hidden cupboards containing illicit goods, large quantities of counterfeit products and a cannabis-growing operation during a series of raids across Doncaster.
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Pc Sharon Beshenivsky killer sold guns to criminals after prison release, court hears
One of the men convicted of killing police officer Sharon Beshenivsky started selling guns to criminals after being released from prison, a court heard.
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Teenage hitman from Norway locked up for plotting UK murder for Iran-backed gang
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, agreed to shoot an unknown target for 25,000 euros
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Sheffield Council on verge of collapse as Greens refuse to disavow Zionism motion
The joint administration that runs Sheffield City Council is on the verge of collapse, as the local Greens refused to disavow the party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” motion”.
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Watch: Police dog catches fleeing thief hiding in bush after dramatic chase
Five men have been jailed after stealing two vehicles from a business near Harrogate, sparking a police pursuit which saw one suspect caught hiding in a bush by a police dog.
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Tiger seen for first time since fatal Yorkshire Wildlife Park attack
The tiger which mauled a young man to death after he jumped into its enclosure was seen for the first time by zoo visitors on Friday (Oct 16) since the tragedy.
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Medical records of tiger victim inappropriately accessed, ambulance service says
Medical records relating to a man mauled to death by a tiger were either inappropriately accessed or attempts were made to do so, an ambulance service has said.
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Farm tax loophole was used by rich people, now the Tories are proposing to enable them to do the same with ‘family homes’ - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Bryn Glover, Dallowgill, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon.
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Farm on the M62: Market days come with a hefty price - Jill Thorp
Every day is a market day… or so it seems in our house. We’ve seen little of Paul as he heads out early, three or four times a week, sometimes more, loaded with sheep.
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Best photos from Bismarck Challenge - Yorkshire military training event involving 500 soldiers
The Bismarck Challenge returned to Catterick Garrison this week with 500 soldiers participating - here are the best photos from the event.
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Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
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Alexandra Mardell: Brenda Blethyn helped launch my acting career
Leeds-born Smoggie Queens and WAR actress Alexandra Mardell tells Laura Reid how Brenda Blethyn launched her career.
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Our politicians are addicted to fossil fuels but unlike smoking we all feel the consequences - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Robert Johnson, Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar.
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Vital that bluetongue vaccine delays are not repeated again
Farming leaders are calling for the import licensing delays which left many farmers without access to the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine this summer to be urgently addressed.
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Abuse aimed at RNLI volunteers should never be tolerated
The RNLI – Royal National Lifeboat Institution – is a charity like no other. Volunteers put themselves in danger to save countless lives over the whole year. A lot of these volunteers are skilled rescuers who do life saving work without any fuss. For an island nation like Britain, it would be foolish to take the RNLI for granted.