Local news from Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
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North Yorkshire taxi drivers call for fare increase to offset Iran War fuel increases
North Yorkshire taxi drivers have urged councillors to allow a higher fare increase amid sharp rises in the cost of fuel caused by the Iran War.
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Devolution will fail if decisions are York-centric, say angry North Yorkshire councillors
Devolution in York and North Yorkshire will fail if further decisions are taken that are York-centric, councillors warned today as a row over road repair funding intensified.
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Craven Lawn Tennis Club to open grounds for fundraising weekend
A tennis club in Gargrave is set to open its grounds to the public as part of this year’s village Open Gardens fundraising weekend.
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Tory councillor used photo of tragedy which claimed the lives of 116 children to make point on social media
A Conservative councillor has apologised after using a photo of a tragedy which claimed the lives of 116 children to make a point on social media.
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