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24-year-old Joshua Dunleavey subjected the officers to the shocking spate of offences, after they were called out to his grandmother’s home over an ongoing incident involving him. Stock picture used left

Thug kicked one police officer down stairs and spat in face of another
A violent thug on a booze-fuelled rampage kicked one police officer down a set of stairs and spat in the face of another, before racially abusing a third while ...

Lairgate in Beverley.

Driver arrested after blowing almost five times drink-drive limit

Weghill Road in Preston

Arrest after man found sleeping in car in a ditch in Yorkshire

Crown Inn, at Brompton-on-Swale.

‘Village pub has ruined my retirement’ says objector to extended licence bid

Police arrest a drink driver in Doncaster.

Watch moment drink-driver is arrested as part of crackdown

Hair salon applies for licence to sell alcohol until midnight

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

Chloe Wallace shares her expert insight. Picture: Elle Narbrook

Work drinks need more than a reminder to “behave”: Chloe Wallace

Halifax convenience shop applies for licence to sell alcohol

Hawthorn Avenue, in Hull

Driver arrested after armed police pursuit and foot chase in Hull

An aerial view of the Towthorpe vineyard, at Manor Farm in Towthorpe Road, York.

York vineyard seeks alcohol licence for tours and online sales

Waitrose is cheaper than Tesco and Sainsbury’s for a number of branded products, according to consumer magazine Which?

Waitrose in York seeks 24-hour alcohol sales licence variation

York venue applies for licence to sell alcohol at Fishergate premises

Waitrose is cheaper than Tesco and Sainsbury’s for a number of branded products, according to consumer magazine Which?

Waitrose in Leeds seeks 24-hour alcohol sales licence variation

York Savers applies for licence to sell alcohol

Mount Pleasant Inn, Sheffield

Sheffield pub seeks licence change for refurbishment and outdoor bar

House of Indie, Barnsley

Barnsley venue seeks licence for later music and alcohol hours

Darren Gibson, 56, and Rebecca Kirton, 41

DJ and foster sister abused girls they met at discos

Northern Monk applies for new licence at Leeds brewery

Unit 3, Pickfords, 4 James Street, York

Application submitted to sell alcohol online from York wine merchant

Father-of-two Taylor, aged 18, was thrown from the car. He suffered serious head injuries and died at the scene.

Driver jailed after teen died after being thrown from car in crash
An 18-year-old father of two was killed after a drunk driver lost control of a borrowed car and crashed into a disused water treatment tank in the early hours of the morning.
Rachael Grealish

122 Micklegate, York

York restaurant applies for licence to sell alcohol

Divine Coffee Roasters

York café submits plans to introduce alcohol sales

Shoppers have been left shocked after Heron Foods confirmed it will be closing its Cleveleys store permanently

Heron Foods applies for licence to sell alcohol at Hull store

Alcohol duty in the UK rose by 3.66% on February 1, 2026 (Photo: Pexels)

Alcohol prices to rise after duty hike - what it means for your pint

Tesco recalls food product over 'microbiological risk'

Tesco seeks licence to sell alcohol and late-night food at new store

Mattia Paradiso with his homemade tiramisu in Sheffield

I went to the UK's only tiramisù cafe- and it's in Yorkshire

Pictured are Tonco owners Joe Shrewsbury and Flo Russell at their restaurant on Dyson Place, off Sharrowvale Road, in Sheffield, which was recognised in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2022 as one of the best restaurants in the UK. Tonco, along with The Orange Bird, in Hillsborough, and Bench, in Nether Edge, were all recognised as runners-up in the north region for the title of Best Restaurant. Photo by Danni Maibaum.

The hidden neighbourhood with a tiramisu cafe, bagel bar, and bakery

You really shouldn't need to check with a device like this if you're a long way over the limit, but sometimes it can be valuable to have a confirmation

Personal breathalyser review as UK drink-drive limit set to fall

The Government is consulting on lowering the drink-drive limit in England and Wales for the first time since the 1960s (Photo: Getty Images)

Drink-drive limit set for overhaul – what UK drivers need to know

Mohammed Makhmood (left) and Kessur Ajaib have been jailed today (Monday, December 22, 2025) for historic sex offences committed against a vulnerable girl who was aged between 14 and 15-years-old

Two men jailed for sexually abusing teenage girl 25 years ago

The AlcoSense Excel gives you a clear indication of whether or not you're safe to drive

AlcoSense Excel breathalyser review: accuracy, features and value
Personal breathalysers don’t replace common sense, but they can remove dangerous guesswork after a night of drinking
Gareth Butterfield

Weatherspoons pub The Golden Beam in Headingley.

Wetherspoons plans to extend opening hours of popular pub in Leeds

William Joyce (left) was found guilty of murdering Darren Leach (right) in his own home, having bullied him for money.

Man jailed for life for murdering drinking pal in Leeds flat

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

HMP Leeds currently holds 1,088 inmates, despite only housing regular capacity for 641 men.

'Endemic levels' of drug use in prisons is endangering lives, MPs say

Aldi launches new alcohol products - including liquor that 'tastes like Quality Street'

Aldi launches new alcohol range - including 'Quality Street' liquor

Sainsbury's launches new 'premium tier' restaurant-quality meal range

Exclusive Sainsbury's unveils premium meal range

Chance & Counters on Merrion St, Leeds

I went to a board game cafe on a night out in Leeds - I was shocked

We took the Stena Line Duty Free Challenge and came away with great bargains

Duty Free Challenge: We found best way to head to Dublin with family

Quitting both smoking and alcohol could save you £3,500–£4,000 a year (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cutting out smoking and alcohol this Stoptober could save you £1,000s

Greene King Brewery has released a series of new "casktails" that combine cask ale with modern mixology

Men AVOID drinking cocktails in public - in case they get mocked

Victoria Taylor, 34.

'Mental health services failed her' say family of woman who drowned

The best afternoon teas in the UK - from restaurants to luxury at home

The best afternoon teas for Afternoon Tea Week

The best non-alcoholic drink options for 2025 - including gin, beer, prosecco

Top non-alcoholic drinks for 2025

Annie Dryden has been missing since the start of the year

Annie Dryden: Woman who vanished for months died after taking drugs

Food and drinks you can bring on UK airlines - including TUI, Jet2, easyjet and Ryanair

Full list of food and drink that is permitted on major budget airlines

Marius Dencea, 35-years-old, of Berkeley Street in Scunthorpe, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Man jailed over crash which killed his partner and injured their son

Drug dealer Brandon McMullen who had a deadly converted weapon in his car has been jailed.

Drug dealer caught with modified gun after head on motorbike crash

51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periods

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car in Yorkshire

Serial thief ram-raided shop during burglary spree

Moment serial burglar ram-raids shop for cigarettes, booze and cash

Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, whose body was discovered on January 23 2020 in the bedroom of his baracks at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.

Bernard Mongan: Body lay undiscovered in barracks for weeks

More than 75 vehicles were stopped and five seized last weekend as part of Surrey Police’s latest intensive action to combat rural crime in the county. Picture contributed

M1: Drink driver with child and beer arrested near Barnsley

Anthony Proctor has been jailed for nine months

Drink driver jailed after 20-mile high speed police chase

Dylan Crocker has been jailed for 30 months

Driver jailed after 'horrific' crash which injured youngsters

Man runs marathon dressed in Domino's Pizza box

Brave runner completed the London Marathon – dressed as a pizza box

The officer allegedly arrived at Stainbeck Police Station while under the influence.

Leeds PC caught over drink before shift after colleague breath test

Bereaved parents, who have all lost their children in car accidents, delivering a 100,000-signature petition to Downing Street, London, calling for stricter licensing laws for young drivers.

Mothers of car crash victims call for more restrictions on new drivers

Paul Evans was jailed for the attack which took place between 1989 and 1990

'A good cooper' - Victim praises officer as her attacker is jailed

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