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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Dickie Bird: 'Harry Gration was a great friend, colleague and man'
Famous names remember former BBC broadcaster Harry Gration, who died on Friday aged 71.
Cycle race shut Harrogate town centre for a month - council report
The UCI Road World Championships in 2019 caused an "unacceptable" impact, a council report says.
Short-term lets: Bill introduced by York MP to tackle 'party houses'
York Central's Rachael Maskell says residents have been driven from their homes by 'party houses'.
Hartlepool fishermen fear for future after crab deaths
A government scientist says an algal bloom is to blame but campaigners say dredging is the cause.
Harry Gration: Tributes pour in for Ex-BBC Look North presenter
A round of applause by cricket fans at Headingley was among the tributes to the "Yorkshire legend".
Man charged with attempted murder of two children in Beckwithshaw
A 40-year-old man is charged with the attempted murder of two children in North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Three Peaks walkers removing stones from walls and slopes
Walkers are being reminded not to take stones from walls and slopes in the Dales.
North Yorkshire rural bus trial set to get £230,000 extension
The money will allow the YorBus scheme to continue for another year in parts of North Yorkshire.
Aireville Park stabbing: Drug dealer Brooklyn Bell jailed for stab death
Brooklyn Bell, 19, fatally stabbed Simon McMinn three times in Skipton in July 2021.
York: Last-mile delivery trial aims to cut city air pollution
Companies delivering their goods to a central hub in York could reduce pollution, the council says.
Beatles John Lennon 1964 Hull interview to be auctioned in Scarborough
In the interview Lennon admits he does not think the Beatles are "very good musicians".
Police name pair killed in North Yorkshire helicopter crash
Pilot Ian Macdonald and 16-year-old exchange student Admarsu Birhan were the victims, police say.
Disability campaigners on issues caused by York's street cafes
Campaigners say pavement seating hinders their access to the city centre.
Rail strike: When is it and which trains are running?
Railway workers are on strike over pay and conditions.
Yorkshire racism case: ECB investigation 'deeply disappointing' - Roger Hutton
Former Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton criticises the England and Wales Cricket Board's "deeply disappointing" handling of the club's racism scandal.
Prince Andrew: Duke of York could lose title if bill becomes law
York MP Rachael Maskell says if her bill becomes law, the city can "sever" its ties with the prince.
'More help needed' to make patient info accessible, Healthwatch says
For many patients, information from GPs and hospitals is inaccessible without help.
National Railway Museum: City of York Council considers hall plan
The planned structure will include a cafe and will link both sides of the York museum.
Camblesforth fire: Two people killed in house blaze
The two died at the scene and a third person is receiving medical treatment, police say.
Covid: Why are so many people catching it again?
As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time?
Covid-19 in the UK
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK.
Covid: Nine new symptoms added to official list
Sore throats, headaches and loss of appetite are now all officially recognised as signs of infection.
Long Covid: What is it and what are the symptoms?
Significant numbers of people have had long-term problems after recovering from coronavirus.
Covid vaccine: How many people are vaccinated in the UK?
A look at progress made in vaccinating the country, as more than 52 million people have received at least one dose and 38 million have had a booster or third dose.
World Aquatics Championships: Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding claim silver on debut
Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding claim a silver medal on their debut as partners in the men's 3m synchronised diving at the World Aquatics Championships.
T20 Blast: Surrey suffer first defeat as Essex, Hampshire, Notts & Yorkshire all win
Surrey are beaten by Sussex as the T20 Blast South Group leaders suffer their first defeat, while Lancashire stay top in the North Group.
Harrogate host Swindon on opening day
Stockport County start life back in the EFL with a home match against Barrow in League Two.
England v New Zealand: Lord Patel feared Headingley would not host Tests again
Yorkshire chair Lord Patel feared international cricket would not return to Headingley after seeing evidence of racism levelled against the club.
Carabao Cup and Papa Johns Trophy draws
Derby will take on Mansfield in two EFL competitions having been drawn against them in the Carabao Cup and Papa Johns Trophy.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
York v Gillingham
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between York and Gillingham in League Two.
Duncalf reaches World Open last eight
Jenny Duncalf, from Harrogate, reaches the quarter-finals of the women's World Squash Open.
York 4-1 Bristol Rovers
York hammer Bristol Rovers, a result that signals the end of Mark McGhee's 11-month reign at the Memorial Stadium.
Yorkshire to host start of Tour
Leeds in Yorkshire will host the opening of the 2014 Tour de France, before the race heads to London for a stage finish.
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National News Headlines
Zara Aleena: Man arrested over "stranger attack" in Ilford
Zara Aleena died following what police say was an "opportunist stranger attack" in east London.
Birmingham explosion: Woman found dead and man seriously hurt
The gas explosion completely destroyed one house and damaged others in north Birmingham.
Evesham man, 91, waited more than 24 hours for hospital admission
John Jennings called an ambulance on Thursday afternoon but was not admitted until Friday evening.
Assaulted Hampshire police officer finds angry parking note
Officers were arresting two men in Lymington, but the hastily-parked police car upset a resident.
Mya Lawrence inquest: Teen killed by car while heading home with friends
Mya Lawrence, 13, died when she was hit by a car on the A256 near Dover as she made her way home.
Guildford pub bomb inquest: Witness describes flash, then darkness
Helen Wood describes her terror when IRA bombs exploded in Guildford in 1974, killing five people.
Weston Air Festival brings crowds back to Somerset
An estimated 200,000 people attended the Weston Air Festival, which welcomed the Red Arrows.
London trams set to be hit by two-day strike in pay row
Trams services in Wimbledon and other parts of south London are set for disruption from Tuesday.
Dickie Bird: 'Harry Gration was a great friend, colleague and man'
Famous names remember former BBC broadcaster Harry Gration, who died on Friday aged 71.
Royal Derby Hospital: Woman endures painful 17-hour A&E wait
Rebecca Smith arrived at 19:45 in "a lot of pain" but was not seen until the following afternoon.
Megan Lee: Parents warn of allergen danger after takeaway death
Megan Lee, 15, died from a peanut allergy after eating a takeaway from Royal Spice in Oswaldtwistle.
Glastonbury 2022: Why Wet Leg had a donkey on stage
A new band member was spotted next to the drum kit during Wet Leg's Glastonbury performance.
Source: BBC News
