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Man wanted for seven crimes still at large after evading North Yorkshire Police
A NORTH Yorkshire man who is wanted in connection with seven criminal offences is still at large after evading police.
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Author Liz Flanagan on her favourite things about Yorkshire
Liz Flanagan is an award-winning author from Hebden Bridge who also teaches creative writing
Award-winning TV comedian to bring latest tour to East Yorkshire
An award-winning comedian best known for his numerous TV appearances is set to visit East Yorkshire as part of his latest tour.
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Changes planned at North Yorkshire pub
CHANGES planned at Cask & Keg pub in Scarborough have been given the go ahead.
Nearly 100 arrests made in crackdown on festive crime and disorder
Nearly 100 arrests have been made during a police crackdown on seasonal crime and anti-social behaviour.
York firm reports six-fold increase in annual revenues
York-based Metir PLC reports rapidly rising revenues during 2025, compared with 2024.
Why is Emmerdale not on TV tonight? Episode removed after ITV schedule change
Find out why Emmerdale is not airing on TV tonight (Tuesday, January 13) as episode removed due to ITV1 schedule change
Approval given for freeport set to create thousands of jobs in East Yorkshire
A major development that promises to create thousands of jobs has been approved near Goole.
'This place is my baby' - York café and bar owner speaks out after another break-in
Sophie Knight, owner of independent businesses SOPHiE, run from Skeldergate Bridge and Lendal Bridge said the latter of the two sites was broken into overnight on Saturday, January 10.
Inquest opens for teenage girl killed in minibus crash tragedy
A teenager died from her injuries at the scene of a tragic minibus crash in Tadcaster, an inquest opening has heard.
York housebuilder reports "Strong Growth" in 2025
York-headquartered housebuilder Persimmon is reporting “strong growth” for 2025.
'Getting involved is wonderful' - councillor reflects on community events
Councillor Chris Steward, a councillor for Copmanthorpe and leader of the Conservative Group on City of York Council, today writes about what has been happening in his community. Leaders of the other main parties on the council will also contribute columns.
Man injured after being hit by lorry while fleeing from crash in North Yorkshire
A man has been left seriously injured after being hit by a lorry while fleeing from another crash on the A1M in North Yorkshire.
Disabled man had to change medication to avoid needing toilet during water supply cut
Yorkshire Water has apologised after a disabled man had to change his medication to avoid needing the toilet when his village was without water for two days.
Multiple vehicles crash on A64 in North Yorkshire - emergency services on scene
Multiple vehicles have crashed on the A64 near Bilborough Top resulting in the road being partially blocked.
Thief strikes at national supermarket chain in North Yorkshire town
The county's police force said an elderly customer's wallet was pocketed by a man in Morrisons in Plumpton Park and when he realised, he returned to ask for help from shop staff.
Readers say these are the top ten gyms in York - do you agree?
Readers have voted in their hundreds for their personal favourite after we launched the competition last Monday (January 5).
Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row
The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.
Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
Government says cutting school to four days a week could have 'damaging impact'
The government has said it "has no plans to reduce the school week to four days" in a response to a petition signed by more than 126,000 people.