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Harrogate pupil called up for the English Schools National Squad
Luke Colman, aged 13 and a Year 8 pupil at Ashville in Harrogate, has been selected for the Independent Schools Football Association’s (ISFA) U14 National Squad.
England will want to get value for money out of Jofra Archer – Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad believes England will want some return for their investment in Jofra Archer sooner rather than later. Archer has been on a full central contract for nearly six years but stress reactions ...
Vigil held in memory of teenager found dead after going missing weeks before
Cole Cooper’s body was found in a wooded area of Banknock, Falkirk, with police treating his death as unexplained.
Race the Waves returns to Bridlington – in pictures
The annual Race the Waves event on South Beach, Bridlington, on Saturday (June 14) (Image: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS) The event, first staged in 2018, is a tribute to the days when Yorkshire’s beaches ...
Treasury minister Reynolds struggles over Lower Thames Crossing answers
A Treasury minister struggled to answer questions about a new crossing for the River Thames after a further £590 million of public money was committed to it. The Lower Thames Crossing will link Essex ...
York: Motorcyclists caught riding in fields in city suburb
North Yorkshire Police said the reports came in yesterday (June 15) and an officer confronted the motorcyclists.
Almost 10,000 gender certificates granted amid rise in Gen Z applications
Applications are made to the Gender Recognition Panel, a body of legal and medical experts, who issue a certificate only if the application meets the necessary criteria. GRC applications hit a record ...
Welsh Bible printed in 1588 to go on display in Wales for first time
A rare copy of the first complete translation of the Bible into the Welsh language, printed in 1588, is to go on display in Wales for the first time.
A169 closed from A64 roundabout to Kirbymisperton junction
A MAJOR road through North Yorkshire is closed this morning due to a police incident. The A169 is closed from the A64 roundabout to the junction to Kirbymisperton.
Asda announces major changes to 180 cafés in UK supermarkets
Asda has revealed more than half of its cafés in UK supermarkets will see some major changes from this month as a huge revamp takes place.
Third of sunglasses on Amazon and more pose child eye risk
One third of sunglasses sold on platforms like Amazon, eBay, AliExpress and Shein pose an eyesight risk to children, according to research carried out by a trusted consumer watchdog.
M62: Lane closure westbound due to emergency repairs
The M62 westbound between junctions 37 and 36 on the Ouse Bridge has one lane closed. Traffic is currently running slowly with delays of up to ten minutes. We will bring more information as we get it.