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Bravery of women pilots told in Spitfire Girls which lands at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

Spitfire Girls lands in Scarborough at the Stephen Joseph Theatre for a three-day run next month.

Family heartbroken after popular Stockton dad-of-two Oggy dies at just 42

David Hobson - known to everyone as Oggy - 'loved anyone and everyone'

Scarborough Wellbeing Fair returns for its third year, celebrating health, community and holistic living.

The Scarborough Wellbeing Fayre is set to return for its third year, bringing a celebration of health, wellbeing and community to the Yorkshire Coast.

Popular North Yorkshire pub re-opens after month-long refurbishment

A popular pub between Harrogate and Wetherby is back open after a major refurbishment.

Whitby Town beat the drop thanks to final-day draw against Cleethorpes

Whitby Town ensured their place in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division for another season with a hard-fought goalless draw against Cleethorpes Town at the Towbar Express Stadium.

New registration rules come into force across North Yorkshire recycling centres

Residents planning to bring household items at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres are being urged to register as new rules come into force today (Monday April 27) which the council says will “make the service fairer”.

Man airlifted to hospital after crashing into tree

The driver, in his 40s, remains in serious condition following the crash on the A64, police say.

Professor Chris Whitty visits East Riding to discuss health and wellbeing in rural communities

Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, has visited the East Riding to discuss health and wellbeing of residents across rural areas.

Fruit trees for £6.99? Shoppers are snapping up these dwarf patio plants (aff)

These £6.99 dwarf fruit trees are perfect for patios and balconies – with a huge 53% discount available

Worker killed at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after Ukraine drone strike, says Russia

In a message on Telegram, the Russian-installed management wrote: “A driver ‌was killed today when a Ukrainian Armed ⁠Forces drone struck ​the transport department ​at ​the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power ⁠Plant [ZNPP].” There has been no response yet from Ukraine about the claim, but the global nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) posted on […]

Lightning strikes in Bangladesh kill 14 – including 10-year-old boy

Most of the victims were farmers in open fields and other workers caught in exposed areas, authorities said. Local media reported the boy died with two others when lightning struck the group outside his house. The seasonal storms also left several other people injured, with officials adding some were in a critical condition in hospital. […]

The late goal that took York City back to the EFL

David Ward and Iain Dunn react to York City's 103rd-minute equaliser.

York car shooting update: Witnesses ‘too scared to come forward’

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Man jailed for three years after peddling cocaine and cannabis on Whitby area streets

A drug dealer has been locked up for peddling cocaine and cannabis in the Whitby area.

Eddie Howe: Newcastle boss backed by Gary Neville as Paul Merson says Chelsea would take him ‘all day long’

Newcastle produced a much-improved performance against Arsenal on Saturday Night Football, but still came away with a 1-0 defeat – a fourth successive loss in the Premier League. It has put Howe under immense pressure as head coach, with the Magpies now 14th in the table with 42 points – just six above the bottom […]

Driver arrested after Toyota Yaris drives the wrong way on A64

A DRIVER has been arrested after driving the wrong way on a main road in North Yorkshire.

Spectacular new book on rock n roll icon Buddy Holly has strong links to Harrogate

Harrogate is to mark the until now little-known day the legendary Buddy Holly had lunch at Bettys with a star-studded event next month.

Bank holiday rail disruption ahead as major work takes place around York

Passengers are being reminded of major engineering works taking place on the East Coast Main Line in York and North Yorkshire.

Predict the dramatic final week of the Championship and see where Middlesbrough finish

Our league predictor is back ahead of a dramatic final week of the Championship regular season

York-based firm reports surge in profits and boom in sales to £190.7million

York-based Gear4Music has reported a “strong full year” with a surge in sales and profits, for the year to March 31, amid raised market expectations.

Meet Madri - a shy Border Collie who needs a calm home after 8 months in care

A York animal rescue charity is appealing for a calm and stable home for a seven-year-old Border Collie who has spent the past eight months in care.

Fake notes used at York post office prompting police investigation

FAKE notes have been used at a York post office prompting a police CCTV appeal.

Bathers defy Yorkshire Water to go swimming at Swinsty

LISTEN AGAIN: 24/04/2026 ‘Posh Frocks & Flat Caps’ at Driffield Showground

Driffield Showground hosted a Saint Catherine’s fundraiser ‘Posh Frocks & Flat Caps’ on Friday night. We spoke to the organisers just as the event was getting underway:

North Yorkshire Police seek witnesses after vandals slash tyre of Volvo 4x4

Police are on the lookout for witnesses after vandals slashed a tyre of a vehicle in Norton, near Malton.

Who will make England’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad? Davina Perrin in? Tammy Beaumont to have a role? Lauren Filer or Issy Wong?

England enter the home World Cup under mounting pressure. They have not lifted the T20 World Cup since they last hosted the tournament in 2009, were knocked out in the group stage in 2024, and have not won an ICC trophy in any format since 2017, when they clinched the 50-over World Cup at home. […]

Boy, 10, among 14 killed by lightning strikes in Bangladesh

Most of the victims were farmers in open fields and other workers caught in exposed areas, authorities said. Local media reported the boy died with two others when lightning struck the group outside his house. The seasonal storms also left several other people injured, with officials adding some were in a critical condition in hospital. […]

Man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after major crash near York

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