Deepfake video of York councillor is part of ‘worrying’ trend

Deepfake video of York councillor is part of ‘worrying’ trend

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Pedestrian dies in crash at Thirsk Market Place

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Serious crash closes main North Yorkshire road

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The verdict is in: What York thinks about plan to ditch recycling boxes

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Officers called to women ‘drinking and shouting’ at hot tub party in York

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Review: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

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WIN a Playground Party for your school with Alpamare Waterpark Scarborough

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20+ must-visit beer gardens in York – updated for 2026

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Host an ‘open house’ event in support of children with life shortening conditions – here’s how

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Vulnerable Ripon family still faces eviction as landlord issues new statement

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York drug dealers and illegal e-bike users targeted in police operation

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Woman sought after assault outside York bar

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North Yorkshire man drowned after falling into Venice canal

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North Yorkshire Police officer sacked after sharing bodycam footage

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Buildings to be demolished to make way for Selby Station Gateway scheme

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‘We are devastated’: Costa Coffee to close North Yorkshire branch

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Changes to pothole works which ‘infuriate drivers’ welcomed in York

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Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery stolen from York store

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One person treated with oxygen after house fire that closed A64

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York electric car owners ‘forced’ to pay higher fees

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Young York football star signs for Premier League giants

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Ripon mum hopes petition will save her four children from eviction

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‘Rats tried to eat through our door’ says restaurant objector

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Details revealed of £560,000 revamp of York Crematorium

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Updated: A64 reopens after building fire

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Popular beer and music festival is returning to York this weekend

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Updated: Severe delays and cancellations to London-bound York trains

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Cause of death revealed of man found in North Yorkshire field

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Tributes paid to girl, 13, who died in North Yorkshire river tragedy

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Offensive graffiti daubed in Whitby park

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Nearly 10,000 people used this York service last year. The government wants to scrap it

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Lifebuoy set on fire near York river

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Belfast Stabbing Victims Condition Improving And He May Soon Come Out Of Coma

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Police Officer 19 Dies After Collision While Responding To Another Crash

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Two Charged After Second Night Of Disorder Following Belfast Knife Attack

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Game Of Thrones Star Conleth Hill To Star In Peaky Blinders Spin Off

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Mary Earps Set To Depart PSG This Summer

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Rangers Boss Danny Rohl Linked With RB Salzburg Switch

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Dan Evans To Retire After Wimbledon

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John Healey Has Resigned As Defence Secretary

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Martin ONeill Appointed As Celtic Manager

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Serena Williams Doubles Comeback Cut Short

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Heathrow Sees Passenger Numbers Fall

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Fears housing target could be the ‘death of North Yorkshire villages’

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Changes to fire service response to automatic alarms coming at the end of the month

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‘Significant’ York bar expansion approved despite live music complaints

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Watch: York’s been created in Lego – and with your help, it could go global!

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Celebrity chef delights staff and customers with visit to York bakery

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Serious assault on member of York bar’s security team

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Man seriously injured in attack on York street

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Ambitious vision for future of Yorkshire coast harbours

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New wine and cocktail bar planned for North Yorkshire town centre