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Move over bucket list - here is the UK's ‘Not Hot’ destination list
Forget the usual tourist traps, Brits are sleepwalking past some of the UK’s most charming (and often best value) staycation spots.
New housing in Harrogate district village approved despite concerns over flooding and river pollution
Plans have been approved for 58 new houses in a Harrogate district village despite existing problems of sewage in the streets and being pumped into the local river.
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HMRC issues warning to all UK workers on three tax codes
The most common tax code for people with one job or a pension is '1257L'
Falling for Niagara Falls in the fall
Natural beauty lovers can't fail but fall for Niagara Falls in the fall
Amazon Fire Stick crackdown warning as owners switch to new gadgets
Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming via Fire Sticks from November
I won Yorkshire 'Downton Abbey mansion' - my wife didn't even know I entered
Ian Roberts won a spectacular Yorkshire estate with boating lake, swimming pool and tennis court
DVLA bans offensive number plates for 2026 with £1,000 fines dished out
The DVLA has withheld offensive number plate combinations from 2026
Real people, real results: This is what everyone is saying about SmilePro
“Amazed” and “impressed” are just some of the words customers are using to describe SmilePro.
Town council to apply to make Starbeck Baths an Asset of Community Value
Man's suckerpunch and stalking hell at hands of ex
Amanda Johnson bombarded her ex-husband with abusive messages, punched him and drove slowly past his new girlfriend's home.
DVLA urged to introduce mandatory tests for all UK drivers
A petition calling for compulsory tests for drivers of all ages has gained momentum
Yorkshire's best schools ranked - and one Dewsbury primary is in UK top ten
The Sunday Times has released its Parent Power Guide 2026
Grassroots sports clubs have just days to apply for part of £500k cash pot
The scheme is run by Paddy Power and Sky Bet owners Flutter
Many drivers misunderstand Rule 146 and it could put you at risk - full details
Drivers have been urged to know the Highway Code to avoid any mistakes on the road
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'I'm in shock' - construction worker wins £47k dream car in online competition
A London construction worker was left stunned after BOTB arrived on his worksite to reveal he’d won a brand-new £47,000 Cupra Terramar — after two years of playing the online spot-the-ball competition.
Warning issused to anyone who reheats takeaway rice
Reheating leftover rice is something many of us do without thinking - especially after a takeaway
New Huddersfield public square will nod to heritage in Our Cultural Heart update
The food hall, library hub and public square are due to open next summer