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Yorkshire is officially home to best fish and chips in UK - full list of takeaways and restaurants
As the National Fish & Chip Awards reveal its winners for 2026, it's clear that one county is the standout, with all the best restaurants and takeaways sitting in Yorkshire
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British Pie Week: The best pies you can find in Yorkshire
British Pie Week runs from March 2 to March 8
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York Stabbing: Man due in court after man found with knife wounds
Police have issued an update after five people were arrested in York
Yorkshire brothers win UK's best fish and chip takeaway award for local chippy
Brothers Aman and Gavin Dhesi's Dunnington shop crowned winner at the National Fish & Chip Awards
Fire in North Yorkshire home believed to have been started deliberately
Fire crews have been called to a flat fire in Ripon, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Person stuck in toilet in York city centre
Firefighters from Acomb have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a toilet in St Helen's Square in York.
Neighbours object to 'temporary' car parking development plan
NEIGHBOURS have objected to plans for the creation of a “temporary” car park in a North Yorkshire town.
Ben Shephard shares heartwarming update on Tipping Point winner who 'won at life'
Ben Shephard, host of ITV’s popular game show Tipping Point, has shared an update to fans of the show as a contestant used their winnings for IVF.
York riverside path closure extended after a year shutting and £130,000 funding
City of York Council pledged £130,000 for investigations to find ways to repair the damage to the path in its budget for 2026/7.
Popular York bar reopens after refurb - first look
Angel on the Green, a popular bar in Bishopthorpe Road, York, has reopened after a major refurbishment.
North Yorkshire entrepreneur recalls appearing on last night's Dragon's Den
A North Yorkshire entrepreneur has praised the exposure his business has gained by appearing on BBC1's Dragon’s Den last night (THUR).
Man, 30, to appear in court following stabbing in York
A man from York has been charged with wounding with intent following a stabbing which left a man in critical condition in hospital in Trinity Lane.
'I've never been as excited'- York beer firm boss on £1.6m riverside bar plans
The company behind plans for a new riverside gastro-bar has spoken out.
Councillors object to ‘garish’ vape shop fascia in town's conservation area
A ‘HIDEOUS’ retrospective application for a shop’s fascia signage in a North Yorkshire town centre has been slammed.
Car driven erratically crashes into parked vehicle in residential York street
A car was spotted driving ‘erratically’ and crashing into a parked vehicle in a residential York street.
Photos show dramatic scene after person was trapped in car following crash
FIRE crews have shared these dramatic photos following an incident in Ryedale yesterday (Thursday).
Youths cause £2,000 damage to primary school gates
Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been done to Clifton Green Primary School's entrance gates.
Residents’ views sought on Scarborough Town of Culture bid
RESIDENTS have been invited to share their thoughts on a bid for a popular North Yorkshire resort to be named the UK’s inaugural Town of Culture.
Shoppers warned to wear 'masks and gloves' to dispose of recalled toy due to asbestos
Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart