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Vapes on sale

Children buy spice-laced vapes online - not from ‘sketchy’ people

Tom Gordon the Lib Dem Harrogate and Knaresborough MP. Credit: Tom Gordon

Meet the new Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon

Credit - Ripon City Council

Petition calling on council to ‘save’ market nears 2,000 signatures

Cllr Andrew Timothy (Liberal Democrat, Stray, Woodlands and Hookstone) revealed the cost of these studies when he referred to a freedom of information request submitted by a resident and shared with him.

Yorkshire Council criticised for spending £450,000 on active travel consultants

A doctor checking a patient's blood pressure at a practice. PIC: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Social care needs to be at the heart of NHS reforms

Near one in 10 patients waiting a month for a GP appointment in region

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey during the party's General Election manifesto. Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire

Sir Ed Davey says response to election video about his disabled son inspired him

Roger Hewitt retired as town crier in 2023 after eight years in the unpaid role.

Ex-town crier claims changes to Yorkshire market threaten 700 years of tradition

Kevin Hollinrake's Thirsk and Malton constituency is the second worst affected in Yorkshire and the Humber by the Winter Fuel Payment cut. Credit: James Manning/PA Wire

Winter Fuel Payment cut set to hit Conservative constituencies hardest

Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon, who met with members of citizen science organisation Nidd Action Group recently to about cleaning up the river. (Picture contributed)

Water industry says plan to cap bills could lead to more sewage spills

Wild flowers growing among long grasses in countryside beneath a blue sky with white cloud. Foreground contains margeurite daisies.(chrysanthemums). (stock image - Adobe)

York grass verges: safety first

26/02/2024. Haxby, United Kingdom. The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Haxby Rail Station site where he was shown the plans by the CEO of Network Rail Andrew Haines. Picture by Simon Walker / No 10 Downing Street

Tory rail projects in York and Sheffield at risk over £22bn black hole

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey drawing a charcoal on pastel artwork at Harrogate College, in Harrogate, Yorkshire, while on the General Election campaign trail.

Lib Dems gain Harrogate and Knaresborough from Tories

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey on an assault course during a visit to Arena Pursuits in Wadhurst, Kent, while on the General Election campaign trail. Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Former subpostmaster criticises ‘buffoonery’ of Sir Ed Davey campaign

A former subpostmaster who lost his livelihood in the Horizon scandal has accused Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey of “buffoonery” for his stunt-laden election campaign.

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A photo issued by Channel 4 of doctor and broadcaster Michael Mosley. PIC: Channel 4/PA

A lot could learn from Dr Michael Mosley’s approach - Sarah Todd

Councillor David Staveley. Credit - Skipton and Ripon Conservatives.

Councillor claims ‘great unwashed’ are spoiling Dales’ beauty spots

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

Yorkshire primary school appeals to community to help fund improvement works

The quarterly full meeting of North Yorkshire Council

Plan to stop closures to rural primary schools branded 'utter nonsense'

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

Calls to improve dental care welcome

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen (L) shakes hands with Labour's Chris McEwan at the declaration at Thornaby Pavillion.

Conservative Ben Houchen wins third term as Tees Valley mayor

Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appear with the new Labour Mayor for York and North Yorkshire David Skaith at Northallerton Town FC's ground.

Labour wins 'historic' victory in Tory heartland of North Yorkshire

Saltburn beach on the Cleveland coast.

Everything you need to know ahead of polling day in Tees Valley

A dog walker in East Park, Hull

Child safety v disabled access row as cars set to be allowed back into park

Darryl Smalley says the council should allow adverts of sugary foods on its billboards

Councillor says council not advertising chocolate is "nannying"

A Liberal Democrat councillor has criticised the City of York Council for not advertising chocolate products on bus shelters.

Adam Laver

The A64 near the Hopgrove Roundabout, York, showing the single track road. PIC: Simon Hulme

Misrepresentation of what I said on dualling of the A64 - Yorkshire Post Letters

Felicity Cunliffe-Lister

Lib Dem candidate for York and North Yorkshire mayor publishes manifesto

Free school meal

Free school meal trial extended with further £100k to be spent

A sign outside a polling station in central Westminster, London. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Think twice before abusing the right to vote - Jayne Dowle

York Minster

Cuts to tourism organisation so it "stand on its own two feet"

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during a visit to a school. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

The Lib Dems would tackle long GP waiting times plaguing Yorkshire - Ed Davey

Ripon Station in the 1960s

Harrogate to Ripon railway line 'unlikely to ever re-open'

Oswaldkirk in the Howardian Hills

Residents furious over 'severe disruption to sleep' in Yorkshire moors villages

Chris Cullwick, Lord Mayor of York

Liberal Democrats and Conservatives to challenge Labour on Lord Mayor changes

Gwen Swinburn

Liberal Democrats criticise decision to woman from council meetings

\'Tarmac\' in Prestongate, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire. Picture is from Lindsey Wood, available for all LDRS partners to use.

Councillors condemn the resurfacing of a paved street with tarmac-style material

Debbie Mitchell, chief finance officer at the City of York Council

Finance officer warned against using one-off funds ahead of budget

York city centre

Councillors vote through increase in council tax and cuts to services

York Explore Library and Archive

Council "confident" it can reach agreement to cut library services

Councillor Pat Marsh

Leader calls for ‘antisemitic’ comments councillor to consider future

York West Offices

York councillors set to get pay rise

Michael Pavlovic. Image credit: City of York Council

Labour council accused of backtracking on 100% affordable housing pledge

Katie Lomas. Credit: City of York Council

'Waste collection charge will help avoid 114 notice' says finance executive

The City of York Council executive team. Pic: CYC

Council to open welcome centre for asylum seekers

The Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton has scotched speculation that he is being lined up as the Liberal Democrat candidate to become North Yorkshire and York’s first elected mayor.

The Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton speaks on rumours he is running to be mayor

An aerial photograph taken on january 24, 2024 shows the River Ouse (L), York Minster (C) and Clifford's Tower (R) in the city of York, northern England. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

City's car park prices to increase

Residents in York will be charged for garden collection waste under new plans

Yorkshire council to charge almost £50 to collect residents' garden waste

Councillor Paula Widdowson

York residents to go without having their recycling collected for four weeks

Pictured is floods in York in Feburary 2022.

Former Green Party councillor 'singularly failed' on flooding issue in York

Salvation Army

Salvation Army contract debacle at council asked to be reviewed

Rothwell's old urban district offices on Marsh Street.

Council sells building at auction despite local opposition

Castle Gateway project CGI

Calls for 'much more detailed look' at finances of York's Castle Gateway scheme

York Central artist's impression

Concerns over percentage of affordable homes on huge brownfield site in York

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