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At Ryedale Folk Museum, much of the orchard fruit is made into juice which is pasteurised for the museum shop. Photo: Angela Waites

'Why we're celebrating heritage apples this autumn at Ryedale Folk Museum'
One of Rosie Barrett’s favourite folk stories warns of a formidable guardian of woods and orchards, known as Awd Goggie. This East Yorkshire sprite appears in t...

The replica has been installed in Whitby Harbour since 2018

Replica of Whitby's most famous ship slashed to just £100,000

Newton under Roseberry close to the base of Roseberry Topping, near Guisborough, in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire.

The village that comes with a perfect topping

Captain Cook Statue

The Yorkshire statue honouring one of the world’s greatest explorers

L-R: Alec Cropper, Katy McPhie and James Cook

Walton & Co welcomes experienced planning lawyer to fuel growth

James May's Explorers. (Pic credit: Channel 5)

James May’s Great Explorers: TV presenter to delve into Yorkshire sailor’s past

James May filming on Whitby harbour

James May spotted filming in Whitby

Alec Cropper, David Walton & James Cook, partners at Walton & Co in Leeds.

Why the founder of a planning law firm recruited two new equity partners

Robin Hood's Bay

Yorkshire stands out with two of the UK's most beautiful coastal towns

Butchers were judged on teamwork, safety, organisation, presentation and hygiene as well as food presentation.

The Yorkshire butcher taking top prize at Great Yorkshire Show

Compass maker Brian Walker working on trhe lathe at B. Cooke & Son Ltd in Hull, which was established 150 years ago, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post Magazine.

Inside the firm which one of the last vestiges of Yorkshire’s nautical past

A motorcycle and sidecar travel on the cobbles on Main Street in Haworth. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Romantic villages and towns in Yorkshire for couples to visit on Valentine’s Day

The Emley Moor transmitter (known as Arqiva Tower) is the tallest free standing structure in the UK at 328m - 1084 ft. At the moment there's a temporary mast standing around 317m (1,040ft) tall this was erected in 2017 whilst vital repairs are carried out to the main mast.
Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

Cheesemonger on why the Emley Moor Tower makes him feel at home

A demolition worker at Teesworks on the former Redcar steelworks site, in 2021.

Worker injured at Teesworks "industrial incident" remains in hospital

A man was "seriously injured" after a fire at the Teesworks freeport side near Redcar on Wednesday.

Worker 'seriously injured' after 'industrial incident' at Teesworks site

Emmalee Lax, second from left, on tour in Afghanistan in 2016 with three women from the Australia army - Emmalee was attached to them for the tour.

Whitby Army veteran faces below left leg amputation at 28

The spears that were taken by James Cook back in 1770 (Photo: Cambridge University)

Australian aboriginal spears taken by Lieutenant Cook to be returned

Scarlettabbott is headquartered in York

WBD advises Scarlettabbott on investment from LDC

The Whitby Krampus Run 2022.

Spectacular photographs from the Whitby Krampus Run 2022

A shipwreck of Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour which sank in 1778 is being eaten by crustaceans, experts have found.

Shipwreck of Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour being eaten by shipworms

Robin Hood's Bay.

The most beautiful villages in Yorkshire according to you
We asked you what the prettiest villages in Yorkshire are, here are your favourites.
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View of Whitby in the afternoon sunlight in Whitby. (Pic credit: Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty Images)

Nine of the cheapest houses for sale in Whitby that are close to the beach

James Cook Hospital

Stark report unveils full detail of catering hygiene failings at hospital

Roseberry Topping peaking over Great Ayton with the River Leven flowing through the village. Pic: Tony Johnson.

There is good reason why Great Ayton is one of the best places to live

The replica HMS Endeavour has been berthed in Whitby Harbour since 2018

Why up-for-sale Endeavour needs to remain in Whitby - Yorkshire Post Letters

Staithes on the Yorkshire coast

Sculpture of whale tail could be installed in picturesque Yorkshire coastal town

A man was seriously injured in the crash on A168

Man in his 30s seriously injured after being hit by car on major Yorkshire road

The arrival of the HMS Endeavour replica to Whitby in 2018 has been cited in a new report of how to make a success of Yorkshire's coastal heritage. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Yorkshire seaside resorts 'must go beyond bucket and spade' to woo tourists

England captain Harry Kane is denied by Austrian keeper Daniel Bachmann in the first half of the Three Lions' friendly against Austria at Middlesbrough. Picture: PA.

England 1 Austria 0: Unconvincing victory marred by injury scare

Wild flowers decorate the side of the 199 steps which lead up to St Mary's Church and the Abbey in Whitby. (Bruce Rollinson).

From fishing and gemstones, to Vikings and Captain Cook - Whitby has the lot

Jen Legg, from Maltby, North Yorkshire, has added the message "You Are Loved" to some of her donated scrubs. Photo credit: Danny Lawson/PA

"You Are Loved": Seamstress sews heartfelt message into hospital scrubs

L-R Mark Wilcoxon, British Business Bank, Paul Arthur, Mercia, James Cook, Tevalis, Phil Glover, Humber LEP. Pic: Shaun Flannery

Technology group Tevalis set to create 25 new jobs in Hull
A technology company in Hull is set to create 25 new jobs after securing a £350,000 loan to support its growth from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.
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Tiny Nephie, left, and Geoff and Natasha with their son. Pictures from the Hogarth family.

Miraculous Whitby baby, born weighing 15oz, is smallest boy to survive birth at ...

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Descent in the Dales that’s among world’s best adventures

More than 1bn has now been raised by runners taking part in the London Marathon since it was first held in 1981. Here, runners are pictured crossing Tower Bridge. Picture by Aaron Chown/PA Wire.

Yorkshire runners chip in as London Marathon tops £1bn fundraising milestone

Whitby Museum's shipping curator, Dennis Buck

Remarkable story of Whitby’s forgotten first lady of the waves

Richmond MP Rishi Sunak

Senior doctors turned down 'substantial incentives' to work at Yorkshire's Friar...

The Environment Agency has awarded Scarborough Borough Council a total of £100,000 in order to develop a long-term strategy to protect the coastal village of Staithes from the ravages of the North Sea. Picture by Marisa Cashill.

Funds in place for study to protect Staithes from North Sea for next 100 years

Cooks' Cottage now stands in Melbourne

The Yorkshire cottage that became Australia's oldest building

Staithes in the early morning autumn light. (JPress)

Picture Post: Staithes buoyed by the winter light

Theresa May briefs reporters on Brexit after the latest EU summit.

YP Letters: Time for the EU to show us the respect UK deserves

Whitby remains synonymous with Captain Cook.

The Yorkshire Post says: Legacy of a legend - how Captain James Cook remains an ...

Conservator Matthew Read repairs a replica of the 18th Harrison Clock, in Leeds City Museum. PIC: SWNS

Harrison's famous 18th century clock still keeps perfect time '“ but a 1970s cop...

HM Bark Endeavour, a full-scale replica of Captain Cook's ship, sails into Whitby in July

Speculation mounts that 250-year maritime mystery of Cook's HMS Endeavour may fi...

Northern rail services are again in the spotlight.

YP Letters: Time to bring rail dispute to an end

Whitby's Captain Cook celebrations commence with the tall ships arriving

Children wave flags on the pier as tall ships bring 18th century back to life in...

The first Endeavour arrives at Whitby harbour on a return visit in 2002.

The Yorkshire Post says: Welcome home. Endeavour returns to Whitby

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance attended

Teen driver 'seriously ill' after Northallerton crash

PIC: James Hardisty

The Yorkshire village that harbours a sense of timeless charm

Staithes from South Cliff.

Nostalgia on Tuesday: Happy landing

Endeavour in dry dock as work begins on its refit. Picture: Charlotte Graham

No little endeavour, as replica of Cook's ship begins refit in dry dock

'˜Ivy was so beautiful, but her skin was red raw and so sore' says London Marath...

Endeavor on the move. Picture by Charlotte Graham.

Pictures: The Endeavour on the move

The replica of Cook's Endeavour sails into Whitby Harbour

Chefs recreate Capt Cook's meals for today's tastes as Whitby marks 250 years si...

Cyclist in critical condition after crash with van in North Yorkshire

Sleepless nights are all part of the life of a farm vet, as Julian Norton knows only too well. Picture by James Hardisty.

Julian Norton: A night of little sleep but the thrill of a job well done

Cairngorm finalise deal thanks to Leeds lawyers

The village of Staithes.

Staithes phone mast battle looks lost

Cooks Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne.

Corner of a foreign field now forever Yorkshire as Cook's cottage honoured

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Fears over loss of hospital services

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