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• RECAP– Labour wins crunch Heworth by-election in York

  15-01-2026 23:00
  
  Labour candidate Anna Perrett has won a crucial by-election for Heworth – meaning the Labour group holds onto power on City of York Council.
  
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• LIVE – Result as it happens of crunch Heworth by-election in York

  15-01-2026 23:00
  
  VOTES are being counted in a crucial by-election that will choose a new councillor for Heworth – and could affect the future balance of power on City of York Council.
  
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• LIVE – Labour wins crunch Heworth by-election in York

  15-01-2026 23:00
  
  Labour candidate Anna Perrett has won a crucial by-election for Heworth – meaning the Labour group holds onto power on City of York Council.
  
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• Man who blamed van crash on dog admits guilt

  15-01-2026 19:44 via bbc.com
  Jody Lovatt's runaway van crashed through the level crossing at Knaresborough Station.
  
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• Harrogate bring in defenders Headman and Heffernan

  15-01-2026 19:21 via bbc.com
  Harrogate Town sign defenders Chanse Headman from Brentford and Newcastle United's Cathal Heffernan.
  
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• Police CCTV appeal after shop theft in North Yorkshire

  15-01-2026 17:20
  
  North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to locate three men officers would like to speak to following a theft at SPAR in Boroughbridge.
  
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• Budget supermarket's plan to build new store in North Yorkshire faces setback

  15-01-2026 17:12
  
  A BUDGET supermarket chain’s plan to build a new store in North Yorkshire has faced a setback after part of its proposal was refused by the council.
  
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• Future of Christmas lights in North Yorkshire town up for debate

  15-01-2026 15:38
  
  THE future of the Christmas lights in a North Yorkshire town is being discussed at an extraordinary meeting.
  
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• Extraordinary meeting to discuss future of Christmas lights in Scarborough

  15-01-2026 15:38
  
  THE future of the Christmas lights in a North Yorkshire town is being discussed at an extraordinary meeting.
  
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• Watchdog inquiry after man injured at bacon factory

  15-01-2026 14:58 via bbc.com
  The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the incident on Wednesday in Malton.
  
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• Man dies two weeks after being injured in fight

  15-01-2026 14:36 via bbc.com
  Damon Nicky John O’Nions-Cairns died in hospital after suffering a critical head injury, police say.
  
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• Police tackle rise in anti-social behaviour in East Yorkshire

  15-01-2026 14:29
  
  Humberside Police have completed more than 300 patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour in Goole.
  
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• DWP powers to check some pensioners' bank accounts 'rolling out'

  15-01-2026 14:21
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to perform bank account checks of those who claim Pension Credit under new government powers.
  
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• British soldiers face dismissal over positive drugs tests

  15-01-2026 14:15 via bbc.com
  The Army tells the BBC "substance abuse is unacceptable" after 23 soldiers from the same regiment failed compulsory drug testing.
  
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• North Yorkshire school set to install hundreds of solar panels

  15-01-2026 13:42
  
  HUNDREDS of solar panels can be installed on the roof of Graham School in Scarborough.
  
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• North Yorkshire school set to instal hundreds of solar panels

  15-01-2026 13:42
  
  HUNDREDS of solar panels can be installed on the roof of Graham School in Scarborough.
  
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• Hundreds of solar panels to be installed at Scarborough school

  15-01-2026 13:42
  
  HUNDREDS of solar panels can be installed on the roof of a North Yorkshire school after the scheme was given the go-ahead.
  
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• North Yorkshire Police refers itself to watchdog over alleged stabbing in York

  15-01-2026 13:39
  
  North Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the police watchdog over the alleged attempted murder of a woman in Rawcliffe, York.
  
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• Tributes paid to man who died in hospital after altercation in North Yorkshire

  15-01-2026 13:34
  
  Damon Nicky John O’Nions-Cairns, who sustained critical head injuries following an altercation in Scarborough has died in hospital.
  
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• Heart disease 'shock' for Harrogate fitness coach

  15-01-2026 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Former powerlifter Dean Dyble tells Georgey Spanswick what happened.
  
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• Force referred to police watchdog over stab attack

  15-01-2026 12:43 via bbc.com
  North Yorkshire Police say the referral was "standard practice" after prior contact with those involved.
  
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• Snow White returns as popular pantomime opens the new year

  15-01-2026 11:14
  
  MIRROR, mirror on the wall - book your tickets, one and all!
  
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• 'As a fitness coach, I was shocked I had heart disease'

  15-01-2026 11:13 via bbc.com
  Fitness coach Dean Dyble underwent emergency heart surgery hours after training with clients.
  
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• Full list of 500 new M&S sites with more than 20 opening before April 2026

  15-01-2026 10:48
  
  Marks and Spencer has put out a wish list of 500 areas across the UK as part of its new ‘potential location list’ - here's the full 500 and plans for 20 to open this spring
  
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• Hot water bottle warning as recall issued due to 'serious fire risk'

  15-01-2026 10:45
  
  The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the alert for the hot water bottle, which was listed on TikTok Shop
  
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• Captain waited until tanker was one mile away before bid to avoid crash, trial hears

  15-01-2026 10:40
  
  A container ship captain accused over a fatal crash off the East Yorkshire coast saw an oil tanker up ahead on his radar but waited until it was one nautical mile away before attempting to avert disaster, a court has heard.
  
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• Well-known North Yorkshire artist closes gallery in town centre

  15-01-2026 10:27
  
  A well-known North Yorkshire artist has announced the closure of her Harrogate art gallery.
  
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• Celebrations as 'missing' York bus service restored

  15-01-2026 10:23
  
  Celebrations are underway as a trial Sunday bus service back into York has been launched for Bishopthorpe and Woodthorpe.
  
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• Fire destroys allotment building in York

  15-01-2026 09:04
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Tadcaster were called to Scarcroft Road around 7.10pm yesterday (January 14).
  
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• Animal admissions double at wildlife rescue centre

  15-01-2026 08:45 via bbc.com
  The Yorkshire Dales-based charity says it is becoming known as an "emergency service" for wildlife in need.
  
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• Scooter on fire in York suburb - police called

  15-01-2026 08:43
  
  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from the city station were called to Garnet Terrace around 6.45pm yesterday (January 14).
  
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• 'Generate solar power from water, rooftops and wasteland not farm land' - MP

  15-01-2026 07:20
  
  'We should generate solar power from water, rooftops and wasteland and not farm land' says Kevin Hollinrake MP
  
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• 'Why I'm in no hurry to rush back to disappointing York' - letter

  15-01-2026 07:15
  
  Our letter writer states: 'Why I'm in no hurry to rush back to disappointing York'
  
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• Wheelchair user changed medicine due to water loss

  15-01-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  Yorkshire Water apologises, saying for some customers its support did not "go far enough".
  
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• Bid to list former pub closed for 15 years is rejected

  15-01-2026 07:03
  
  A North Yorkshire parish council has failed in its bid to have a village pub — which has been closed for the last 15 years — listed as an asset of community value.
  
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• Successful brewery near York hails decision to stick to traditional brews

  15-01-2026 07:00
  
  A thriving brewery near York says it has ‘recovered’ from the Covid pandemic by sticking to its traditional brews and values.
  
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• Top speakers and trade show at major new farming event in North Yorkshire

  15-01-2026 06:58
  
  Tickets are selling fast for the first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference, which is less than two weeks away.
  
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• Meet The Media events in York and Harrogate sell out amid high demand

  15-01-2026 06:58
  
  Two York PR experts say demand is outstripping supply for their events for small businesses in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Four arrests after drugs raid in East Yorkshire town

  15-01-2026 06:55
  
  Humberside Police said officers went to addresses in Richmond Street, Kirkgate Mews, Fairfield Road and Great Meadow Road in Bridlington yesterday morning (January 14).
  
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• York theatre production staging musical exploring mental health

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Pick Me Up Theatre, in York, is staging a musical that explores mental health issues called Next to Normal.
  
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• York College students set for 40-mile fundraising challenge

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  York College students Billy Hamlyn and Josh Wilson are set to take on a 40-mile fundraising challenge in support of two charities.
  
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• Well-known brand looks set to close York city centre shop

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Well-known shoe brand Deichmann looks set to close its York city centre shop.
  
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• Voters go to polls in Heworth for York Council by-election

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Polls open at 7am for the Heworth by-election and close at 10pm.
  
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• Urgent repairs to address issues with vital North Yorkshire football facility

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Urgent repairs are underway to secure the future of a Scarborough Sports Village.
  
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• 'She didn't just walk there and lie in the road' - grieving mum in plea for help

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  'She didn't just walk up there and lie in the road,' says a grieving mum in a heartfelt plea for help to solve the mystery surrounding her daughter's death on the York ring road.
  
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• Residents asked to share views on Bridlington safety upgrades

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Bridlington launches community feedback campaign on new safety measures to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour
  
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• Public Notice roundup: Three North Yorkshire roads to close due to works

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Here are the latest public notices recently announced for York.
  
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• Primary school pupil in York wins road safety sign design contest

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  Arthur, 10, from Moorside Primary School, has won a road safety sign design competition.
  
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• Popular children's art show to return to York city centre

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  A group of creative youngsters from York has set up an exhibition to feature the art of children across the city.
  
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• Major event attracting thousands to Harrogate secured until 2028

  15-01-2026 06:00
  
  The Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) has secured a new contract with the British and International Golf Greenkeepers’ Association (BIGGA).
  
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