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New £1 billion electric trains to ‘bring faster journeys to the North,’ Burnham says

The new trains will cut journey times by up to 10 minutes between Manchester and Leeds and up to 14 minutes between Manchester and York

The Independent UK

Archbishop issues verdict over UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank

Speaking in the House of Lords on Wednesday, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said he welcomed Mr Miliband’s statement

The Independent UK

In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British rule

New York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities for commerce, while its position connected Atlantic shipping with inland trade routes. The English recognized that controlling New York meant gaining an important economic and geographic foothold in North America.

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New report recommends £1-per-night Yorkshire tourist tax

The flat fee visitor levy could raise up to £52m annually for the region

The Independent UK

Sarah Ferguson to return to UK after relocating amid Epstein revelations

Former Duchess of York moved to Swiss chalet during fallout over her friendship with convicted child sex offender

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Ferguson set for move back to UK to live in six-bedroom gated home

Comes after Harry and Meghan’s return

The Independent UK

Sarah Ferguson set for move back to Britain, reports say

The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bedroom property in the Home Counties, according to The Sun.

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‘Better than The Godfather’: how we made brutal Yorkshire crime classic Red Riding

‘The show’s hardly an advert for Yorkshire. Sets would have a burnt-out car and maybe an upturned shopping trolley. Locals would say, “Can’t you put a nice floral arrangement there instead?”’

The Guardian - UK

Horse racing: Kalpana claims Yorkshire Oaks at Ebor Festival – as it happened

The King George winner held off outsiders Sparan Nua and Sugar Island to earn a Group One victory at York

The Guardian - UK

Queen Camilla Shares One Fall Style Hero With Princess Kate During a Day at the Races

Her Majesty went for something blue and one of her favorite brooches at York Racecourse.

Marie Claire

Unexpected Item arrives just in time to win York’s International Stakes – as it happened

Item, a 10-1 chance, ran down Almaqam to win the International Stakes at York with Constitution River and Ombudsman only third and fourth

The Guardian - UK

In 1901, workers discovered the ‘Ivory Bangle Lady’ in England. Modern science later revealed her true origins

The excavation of a Roman-era grave in York unveils insights into a woman's wealth and societal standing, illustrated by the luxury artifacts buried with her. Scientific studies of her dental structure suggest she hails from a warmer Mediterranean locale, while genetic analysis points to possible North African roots for the…

The Economic Times

June Diamond obituary

Other lives: Teacher, lecturer and counsellor who became an authority on the history of West Yorkshire, where she lived

The Guardian - UK

Mark Cuban Turned to Grok to Test Zohran Mamdani's City-Owned Grocery Plan for NYC— and He Got a Rough Verdict

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban turned to AI chatbot Grok on Monday to test the economics behind New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s proposal for city-owned grocery stores, asking whether the concept could break even after estimating store margins and operating costs.

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Arrest made after shot fired outside York mosque

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Man arrested after ‘disturbing’ firearm incident outside York mosque

Police will be on patrol in the area around the mosque while people attend for prayer

The Independent UK

Family-run B&B in York crowned England’s best

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Andy Burnham’s No 10 North has a precedent – in medieval York

Andy Burnham’s decision to establish No 10 North, a permanent northern base for the prime minister’s office, has been hailed as an ambitious shift in state power.

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Nell Whittingham obituary

Other lives: Churchwarden and tireless fundraiser for Aughton Church in East Yorkshire

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Brave success keeps Loughnane rolling: July Festival 2026 at Newmarket – as it happened

Billy Loughnane added a third Group One success of the year to his haul as Donnacha O’Brien’s Comanche Brave beat Venetian Sun by a length in the July Cup

International Business Times UK

An 11-Year-Old Turned a Neighbour's Bin Into a 2.7M-View Business

An 11-year-old in York, Canada, turned a simple chore into a viral bin cleaning business with 53,000 followers and 2.7M views. Learn about youth entrepreneurship and small service startups.

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘I had an idea he was a Tommy Robinson fan and was thinking, Oh my God’

An English Democrats voter and a retired university tutor had different ideas about whether it’s OK to fly flags, but could they find something to agree on?Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out how

The Independent UK

Man, 75, arrested on suspicion of upskirting woman at York station

The suspect has since been bailed pending further inquiries

International Business Times UK

Where Was Harry Styles? Here's Why Former One Direction Singer Skipped Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Wedding

Harry Styles reportedly skipped Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding for tour commitments, sparking snarky fan theories about exes, invitations and the NFL star's future.

The Conversation

How creative maps make air pollution more visible

Air pollution is often portrayed as something that affects entire cities. In fact, levels can vary enormously over just a few metres.

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