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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Gas-fired plant planned for Eggborough Power Station site
The coal-fired plant at Eggborough ceased production in March with the loss of 170 jobs.
Fraud accused NHS boss 'died after cliff fall'
Phil Morley was found dead days before he was due in court to face fraud charges, an inquest hears.
Train delays: 'Lack of accountability' led to rail timetable chaos
Poor accountability was to blame for severe rail disruption last May, a regulator has said.
South Western and Northern rail staff plan more strikes
The RMT union announces further action over train guards on the South Western and Northern networks.
Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour might have been found in US
Researchers in the US will release a 3D image on Friday before a planned excavation in 2019.
Yorkshire Water fined £733k over Mick Jennings fire death
Engineer Mick Jennings suffered 90% burns after his clothes caught fire while working in a well.
Directors quit over Kirby Misperton fracking delays
Keith Cochrane and Lord Gadhia have resigned due to "low levels of activity" with fracking plans.
North Yorkshire Police commissioner faces complaints over conduct
North Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan is to be quizzed by a police and crime panel.
How not to be a footballer
From pre-match burgers to naked wrestling, Jon Parkin is not your average footballer and admits he will go down as "the last of a dying breed".
Anti-social commuters: Your tales of bad travel etiquette
Readers share their stories of the most irritating etiquette they have witnessed on public transport.
Adil Rashid: England all-rounder set to sign new Yorkshire contract
England spinner Adil Rashid is close to signing a new all-format contract with Yorkshire, says director of cricket Martyn Moxon.
County Championship: Rain halts Yorkshire v Hampshire after Lyth ton
Adam Lyth scores a century for Yorkshire but their charge against Hampshire is halted by rain, as play is abandoned after lunch.
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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England braced for more flooding
Parts of England and Wales are hit by heavy rain, flooding and strong winds.
Baby names: Hunter and Aurora join top 100
Oliver and Olivia are still the most popular names but there are "fascinating changes" in the list.
Man's ride for late daughter on tiny bike
Peter Williams' daughter Ellie was aged seven when she died from a brain tumour in 2015.
Royal Mail worker 'stole and burnt post'
It is alleged the Royal Mail worker took post home with him and set it on fire in his garden.
Manchester Airport to crack down on 'rough' baggage handling
It comes after footage emerges of a baggage handler throwing passengers' luggage.
Car crushed by tree during storm
The huge tree came down on the car on a road in rural Nottinghamshire.
Mylee Billingham: Murder accused dad 'did not help police'
William Billingham is accused of murdering his eight-year-old daughter who was stabbed in the chest.
Where do rainy-day phrases originate?
Where do sayings such as "saving for a rainy day" or "raining cats and dogs" come from?
Search for missing University of Worcester student resumes
Thomas Jones, 18, has not been seen since the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Wigan boy, 4, drowns in Tenerife hotel pool
Presley Stockton was described as "one in a million" and an "angel" by his heartbroken family.
Devonport submarine base 'not fit for purpose', say MPs
It is short of berthing space and has a backlog of nuclear submarines awaiting dismantling.
Police 'aware' undercover officer was in relationship
Documents in human rights case show chiefs did know undercover officer was involved with an activist.
Source: BBC News
