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• Harvey in bid for sporting Pride prize

  22-07-2020 11:31
  
  A YOUNG kickboxer from York has been nominated for a Community Pride award for his success in the sport.
  
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• York bring in Southend defender Boyes

  03-08-2026 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York City bring in Southend United wing-back Harry Boyes for an undisclosed fee ahead of their EFL return.
  
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• Tributes to TV make-up artist killed in crash

  03-08-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ava Gillies, 26, was a successful hair and make-up artist who worked on major film productions.
  
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• Public views sought on village gas drilling permit

  03-08-2026 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Council has already refused planning permission for the gas drilling rig in Burniston.
  
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• Second homeowners demand halt to double tax policy

  03-08-2026 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 100% council tax premium was introduced following concerns about a lack of housing for locals.
  
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• Middlesex beat Yorkshire in One-Day Cup to go top

  02-08-2026 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.
  
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• Crews tackle fire in North York Moors forest

  02-08-2026 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five engines and specialist equipment are fighting the blaze in Wykeham Forest near Dalby.
  
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• Hotel to be converted into Airbnb for 22 guests

  02-08-2026 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for Scarborough's Lonsdale Villa to become an Airbnb were approved by North Yorkshire Council.
  
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• £30m plan for new city centre museum and gardens

  02-08-2026 10:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The plans are to develop the Old Palace Library and gardens, where the Minster archives are kept.
  
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• Breast cancer photos celebrate female bodies

  02-08-2026 08:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The exhibition of women after breast cancer will be at the Tinker Gallery in Ilkley during October.
  
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• 'Clinical trial helped me survive rectal cancer'

  02-08-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christine Skinner, 69, took part in a radiotherapy treatment trial after rectal cancer diagnosis.
  
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• Brass bands and puddings in Yorkshire Day celebrations

  01-08-2026 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Day was established in 1975 by The Yorkshire Society and is celebrated on 1 August.
  
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• St Helens misery continues as York seal memorable win

  01-08-2026 21:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Knights pile more misery on ailing St Helens with their first win over them in 80 years.
  
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• 'Deliberate' hay bale fire spreads to fields

  01-08-2026 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire spread across 15 acres of land close to Milford Road in South Milford on Friday evening.
  
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• The man who camped in a tropical forest for his job

  01-08-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Professor Jon Lovett now has a number of rare plant species named after him following discoveries.
  
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• Yorks beat Durham to maintain One-Day Cup momentum

  31-07-2026 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire & Surrey.
  
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• Mayors welcome new powers from Burnham

  31-07-2026 22:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire's mayors will receive a share of income tax revenue for the first time, the PM says.
  
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• Man charged over mosque air rifle discharge

  31-07-2026 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say there is no evidence that incident was ideologically motivated or targeted Muslims.
  
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• Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

  31-07-2026 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
  
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• Further arrest over cattle stolen from farm

  31-07-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven cattle were taken from the Ripley area on Sunday, police say.
  
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• New EFL season gets under way... for four teams

  31-07-2026 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For four teams, the EFL season gets under way this weekend in the preliminary round of the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Riverside homes plan criticised in consultation

  31-07-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Planning permission is being sought to build three houses in a conservation area in Knaresborough.
  
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• Man's mill restoration hope in memory of late wife

  31-07-2026 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George Harrison, 94, says he hopes to hear the 18th Century mill in Bilsdale "make music" again.
  
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• Stained glass rule change may impact women's jobs

  31-07-2026 08:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Health and safety rules on lead exposure could be changed and put jobs at risk, glaziers say.
  
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• Famous Whale Bone Arch to be replaced by replica

  31-07-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Council says the famous Whitby landmark, consisting of real bones, is deteriorating.
  
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• Harrogate sign experienced defender Lees

  30-07-2026 20:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League side Harrogate Town sign experienced defender Tom Lees following his summer exit from Peterborough United.
  
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• England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan

  30-07-2026 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
  
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• Man who stabbed tourist is given hospital order

  30-07-2026 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The victim, in his 70s, had been locked out of his hotel when he was attacked at random.
  
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• From potato harvest to packet of crisps in 24 hours

  30-07-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Seabrook factory takes its supply from family-run farm that has grown potatoes for 80 years.
  
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• Yorkshire beat Worcestershire in One-Day Cup

  29-07-2026 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.
  
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