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Drax Power Station

Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears

Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".

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Drax Power Station

Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears

Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Hikers

National park aims to broaden appeal of walking

The park authority says it wants to attract more walk leaders from under-represented communities.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Image of Roger Saunders sat on bench in Northallerton

Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation

Some think their MP is disloyal - others are ready for him to take over as prime minister.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Bin lorry in Scarborough

Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil

Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

  • 1da day ago
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The B6165 Ripley Road at Scotton

Driver, 80, killed in rural three-car crash

A driver is killed and two other people seriously hurt when three cars collide near Knaresborough.

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A photo of the outside of Fountains Earth CE Primary School

Tiny primary school with 11 children could close

Governors at a North Yorkshire school have with "a heavy heart" started the process for it to close.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Men carry pram down stairs at Thirsk railway station

Council launches £39m station access funding bid

North Yorkshire County Council wants to improve access in Thirsk, Scarborough and Seamer.

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  • York & North Yorkshire

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Drax Power Station

Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears

Energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says retaining Drax's coal-fired units is a "sensible precaution".

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Hikers

National park aims to broaden appeal of walking

The park authority says it wants to attract more walk leaders from under-represented communities.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Image of Roger Saunders sat on bench in Northallerton

Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation

Some think their MP is disloyal - others are ready for him to take over as prime minister.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Bin lorry in Scarborough

Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil

Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
The B6165 Ripley Road at Scotton

Driver, 80, killed in rural three-car crash

A driver is killed and two other people seriously hurt when three cars collide near Knaresborough.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
A photo of the outside of Fountains Earth CE Primary School

Tiny primary school with 11 children could close

Governors at a North Yorkshire school have with "a heavy heart" started the process for it to close.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Men carry pram down stairs at Thirsk railway station

Council launches £39m station access funding bid

North Yorkshire County Council wants to improve access in Thirsk, Scarborough and Seamer.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Hikers

National park aims to broaden appeal of walking

The park authority says it wants to attract more walk leaders from under-represented communities.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Image of Roger Saunders sat on bench in Northallerton

Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation

Some think their MP is disloyal - others are ready for him to take over as prime minister.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
Bin lorry in Scarborough

Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil

Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

  • 1da day ago
  • York & North Yorkshire
The B6165 Ripley Road at Scotton

Driver, 80, killed in rural three-car crash

A photo of the outside of Fountains Earth CE Primary School

Tiny primary school with 11 children could close

Men carry pram down stairs at Thirsk railway station

Council launches £39m station access funding bid

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  1. Posted at 11:1211:12

    Coal plants to stay open over Russia gas cut fears

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  3. Posted at 14:19 6 Jul14:19 6 Jul

    Richmond voters on Rishi's resignation

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  4. Posted at 13:00 6 Jul13:00 6 Jul

    Bin lorries to run on recycled vegetable oil

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    Scarborough Borough Council estimates the year-long trial will save 900 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

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  5. Posted at 11:44 6 Jul11:44 6 Jul

    Tiny primary school with 11 children could close

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    BreakingOldham go to Torquay for National League opener

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  7. Posted at 7:31 6 Jul7:31 6 Jul

    Driver, 80, killed in rural three-car crash

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    Council launches £39m station access funding bid

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  9. Posted at 17:50 5 Jul17:50 5 Jul

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  10. Posted at 16:38 5 Jul16:38 5 Jul

    Supporters' Trust takes York City joint ownership

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    Shortlist of towns bidding for rail HQ revealed

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  12. Posted at 11:02 5 Jul11:02 5 Jul

    Community rallies round after food bank theft

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  13. Posted at 5:24 5 Jul5:24 5 Jul

    Former jail site set to feature inmate sculpture

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    The work, by Ray Lonsdale, depicts Sophia Constable who was jailed in 1873 for stealing bread.

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  14. Posted at 19:18 4 Jul19:18 4 Jul

    Naked man at stately home prompts police appeal

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    Ex-Olympic gymnast abuse claim investigation ends

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    Yorkshire sign West Indies fast bowler Gabriel

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    Cancer survivor to walk daughter down aisle

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    Six sites shortlisted for nuclear reactor factory

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