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Knifepoint burglar says weapon was to 'cut onions' bbc.in/4eMy3rz

Scarborough knifepoint burglar says weapon was for 'chopping onions'

Kyle Smith and Matthew Williams held a knife to the man's throat during the burglary, a court hears.

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Bid to stop Chinese restaurant licence holder swap bbc.in/3VTyaeB

Bid to block change of licence holder at York Sky Blue Chinese

The Chinese restaurant lost its licence in September after officers found illegal workers there.

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Landmark seaside sculpture could be on the move bbc.in/4dSvW5e

Scarborough North Bay Freddie Gilroy statue could be moved

Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers could be moved to lengthen its lifespan, a report says.

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Inquest opens for A1(M) murder crash victim bbc.in/3WjX3A7

Inquest opened into death of A1(M) murder crash victim

Elena Chiriac, 22 from Newcastle, died when two vehicles collided on the A1(M) on Sunday 4 October.

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A temporary injunction on work at the Hillam site remains in place. Read more: bbc.in/4i6rbpT
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Calls to cut employer National Insurance contributions for under-25s bbc.in/3WEVnRP

Calls to cut employer National Insurance contributions for under-25s

Yorkshire businesses set out what they want from the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

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Buses boost pledge for York's 'garden village' bbc.in/4BgXprr

Buses boost pledge for York's planned Langwith Village project

A planning application for the 3,400-home Langwith Village project near York is expected in 2027.

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Stamford Bridge is famed as the site of one of history's most famous battles - but is history right? Metal detectorist Simon has been discovering battlefield artefacts from 1066 in a village a mile down the road.
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拢736,000 needed to improve trust's maternity care bbc.in/47sTTMW

拢736,000 needed to improve York and Scarborough's maternity care

Extra funds are needed to bring maternity care in York and Scarborough into line with new standards.

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"The pieces go all around the world, we've got pieces going to America and Europe, it travels far and wide". Listen: bbc.in/3UCcyTC
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Travellers plan appeal to remain on land bbc.in/47zuIIv

Travellers plan appeal to remain on land at Hillam in North Yorkshire

A temporary injunction on work at the site at Hillam remains in place until an appeal can be heard.

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Council to consider 2.6% increase in allowances bbc.in/3UyJz30

North Yorkshire Council to consider 2.6% increase in allowances

The proposed increase for North Yorkshire councillors will mean an extra cost of 拢23,604 per year.

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Council boss invites PM to planned asylum site bbc.in/4yvI1EY

Council leader invites Andy Burnham to planned asylum site

No final decision has been made on the future of the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse, near York.

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There are proposals for a new six-screen cinema, food and drink outlets and new retail units at the site. Read more: bbc.in/4Bj6zDK
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More than 500 object to double yellow lines plan bbc.in/3UcBcKa

More than 500 object to Osbaldwick double yellow lines plan

The proposals aim to tackle obstructive parking in Osbaldwick, according to City of York Council.

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A council spokesperson said the move to Mercury House would provide a more modern space and better value for money. Read more: bbc.in/4i9CIF1
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Shopping centre revamp could get 拢8m council loan bbc.in/4zDj3nV

Brunswick Shopping Centre revamp could get 拢8m council loan

The proposed loan for the scheme in Scarborough is set to be discussed by councillors next week.

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Home Office drops licence case against restaurant bbc.in/4ysrRvR

Home Office drops licence case against York restaurant

The Home Office accepts a past owner of the eatery was responsible for employing an illegal worker.

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Richmond Library moving date confirmed bbc.in/4BibZyQ

Richmond Library moving date confirmed

The library will relocate from Queens Road to Mercury House in November.

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Bike park opens after mum's two-year campaign bbc.in/4BfRhPV

Richmond Bike Park opens after mum's two-year campaign

Louise Raine says the response to her efforts to launch Richmond Bike Park was 'overwhelming'.

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