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• Main road in York closed due to flooding

  09-02-2020 12:59
  
  PART of a main road in York is closed due to flooding, as Storm Ciara continues to hit the city with heavy rain and gale force winds.
  
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• Men's Tour of Britain: Everything you need to know

  29-08-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The race will go through Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire before ending in Scotland.
  
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• Freedom Festival 2026: Everything you need to know

  29-08-2026 08:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 130 events will take place to mark the 19th year of the festival.
  
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• RSPCA to rebuild animal shelter after 46 years

  29-08-2026 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charity hopes to build a new cattery and puppy unit on site where pets are rehomed.
  
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• Police appeal after man dies following car crash

  28-08-2026 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man, in his 70s, was injured in a collision near Sutton-on-the-Forest on 12 August, police say.
  
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• York close in on play-offs after win at Saints

  28-08-2026 20:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Savannah Andrade's first-half hat-trick helps secure York a 28-18 victory at St Helens, despite a second-half fightback by the hosts.
  
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• Hill fifty helps Yorkshire to 263 against Leics

  28-08-2026 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  George Hill posts 62 and Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Leicestershire play out a heavily weather-interrupted day of County Championship cricket at Scarborough.
  
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• Asylum centre would operate for 'at least three years' if approved

  28-08-2026 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Border security and asylum minister Anna Turley says the site is subject to several feasibility checks.
  
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• Owner 'heartbroken' after vandals target dog bus

  28-08-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billy's Bus was forced to cancel trips for its dogs after it was damaged in an apparent theft attempt.
  
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• Holiday-let plans near historic viaduct refused

  28-08-2026 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deer habitat is among the concerns raised over the proposed Whitby development.
  
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• Appeal as rider dies weeks after motorcycle crash

  28-08-2026 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police renew appeal after a motorcyclist dies following crash involving two motorcycles near Westow.
  
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• Capitol Plaza wins community asset status

  28-08-2026 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Scarborough cinema is formally recognised as plans for a theatre revival progress.
  
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• Impact of bike event on Dales to be assessed

  28-08-2026 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scott Trial celebrates its 100th event later this year.
  
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• Charity duck race cancelled over river pollution

  28-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Water is investigating a potential misconnection at a private property in Boroughbridge.
  
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• Residents oppose care home plan on estate

  27-08-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Objectors say the planned care home in Scarborough would threaten road safety and green space.
  
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• Group reaches agreement for York Knights takeover

  27-08-2026 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Knights confirm a "locally-based" group have reached a deal to take a majority share of the club.
  
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• Plans to turn church into hostel given funding

  27-08-2026 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The church closed two years ago but is on a 'pilgrims' trail attracting walkers and cyclists.
  
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• Heritage group considers plans to protect landmark

  27-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  English Heritage says it has already introduced more security at Clifford's Tower in York.
  
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• Yorkshire lose to Surrey in One-Day Cup

  26-08-2026 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
  
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• Evacuations as residents report garden 'explosion'

  26-08-2026 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police and fire crews attended the scene in Crossfield Crescent, Fulford.
  
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• How Dolly Parton inspired a North Yorkshire singer

  26-08-2026 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Country artist Twinnie talks about meeting Dolly, and the legacy she has left behind.
  
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• Dolly Parton's 'incredible' book scheme praised

  26-08-2026 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton's Imagination Library operates branches in Rotherham, Wakefield and Stokesley.
  
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• York City sign Stevenage forward Malcolm on loan

  26-08-2026 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York City sign Stevenage forward Jovan Malcolm on loan until January.
  
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• Former pub to be converted into flats

  26-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pub on North Marine Road in Scarborough has been closed for four years, planners are told.
  
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• Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

  25-08-2026 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police asked anyone who witnessed the crash, near Lumby, to contact officers.
  
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• Racehorse trainer's fire death accidental - inquest

  25-08-2026 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inquest hears of the moments leading to the death of Hugh Mulryan in North Yorkshire .
  
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• Fire safety plan for flats gutted by blaze

  25-08-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Works will be carried out at Heslington House where a large fire left residents homeless in 2005.
  
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• New bypass on landslip-hit route opens to traffic

  25-08-2026 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The £82m Kex Gill bypass replaces a section of road which has suffered 15 landslips since 2000.
  
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• Plan for 133 homes on farmland set for approval

  25-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Planning officers say the project in Harrogate 'represents sustainable development'.
  
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• Town council to ask for assurance over asylum plan

  24-08-2026 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans to house asylum seekers at RAF Linton-on-Ouse will be debated by Scarborough Town Council.
  
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