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Fire crews called out to one of area's top visitor attractions
FIRE crews are tonight attending the site of one of North Yorkshire's top visitor attractions. Chris Price, CEO of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, tonight said: “We can confirm that the fire brigade is currently in attendance. "In these
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Record number of racially aggravated offences recorded by force
A RECORD number of racially and religiously aggravated offences were recorded by North Yorkshire Police last year, new analysis shows. Racially-motivated crime was put in the spotlight in 2021 as three of England's footballers faced racist abuse
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Anger as cost of anti-terror measures in York spirals to nearly £3.5m
THE cost of installing controversial anti-terrorism measures in York city centre has spiralled to nearly £3.5 million, council papers reveal. An extra £1.75 million needs to be taken from next year’s highways budget to pay for sliding and fixed
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York City facing wait on Luke James and Michael Duckworth for Maidstone trip
LUKE JAMES and Michael Duckworth are out to prove their fitness levels ahead of York City’s trip to Maidstone United on Saturday (3pm). York's first away match of the season sees City travel to Kent to face last term's Vanarama National League
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Cordon in place as roof tiles crash down in York's most famous street
A CORDON has been put in place in York's most famous street. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at about 2.17pm today after reports of roof tiles falling to the ground and narrowly missing shoppers. A spokesman for
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Return of York park and ride proposed in better bus service plans
Better bus services are promised in York, including a new city centre shuttle services and the return of the Poppleton Park and Ride. The proposals form part of an Enhancement Partnership Plan between City of York Council and bus operators, which
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Well-known York and Selby policeman 'PC Dave' calls it a day after 27 years
A WELL-KNOWN York and Selby policeman is retiring after 27 years on the force. PC Dave White joined North Yorkshire Police back in 1995 where he primarily covered the west side of York. He had previously been a shipbuilder at Cochrane's Shipyard
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Popular York restaurant awarded two AA rosettes
THE team at a popular restaurant in York are celebrating after the business has been awarded two AA rosettes. The Rattle Owl in Micklegate, which is owned by Clarrie O’Callaghan, was recently visited by AA inspectors and they have been awarded
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Better tree lighting in Harrogate
Work has begun on installing new lights on some of the trees in Harrogate Stray. After lighting was installed in Valley Gardens and the positive feedback received, the borough council has decided to replace the existing lighting along Montpellier
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Extra guidance for North Yorkshire residents to gain financial help
EXTRA information is available for North Yorkshire residents gain help with the cost of living. North Yorkshire County Council has collated information on various emergency hardship funds and energy support schemes from itself and others. The
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York City boss John Askey reveals advice from managerial icon Sir Alex Ferguson
YORK City manager John Askey has revealed a piece of advice given to him by Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson. Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time, having won more trophies than any other boss
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Police hunt for wanted North Yorkshire man
A MAN is wanted in North Yorkshire for criminal damage and serious assault. North Yorkshire Police are appealing to the public to help them locate Ben Dack, 23, who is believed to be in the Filey area. Officers have reported that he is wanted
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Gun salute in York to honour former Chief of the General Staff
A GUN salute was held in York today to honour the former Chief of general Staff in the British Army. Field Marshal The Lord Inge KG GCB PC DL, who served as both Chief of the General Staff and Chief of the Defence Staff in the 1990s, died on July
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Chainsaws stolen from a vehicle in North Yorkshire
TWO chainsaws and other gardening tools were stolen from a vehicle near Selby. North Yorkshire Police has reported that two offenders entered the victim’s vehicle and stole two orange and cream Stihl chainsaws, an orange and black Stihl handheld
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City of York ace Scott Lincoln targeting another medal at European Championships
SCOTT LINCOLN is targeting successive medals as he seeks to follow up his Commonwealth Games bronze with more silverware in the European Athletics Championships. City of York Athletic Club’s Lincoln finished third in the Commonwealth shot-put on
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PICS: York enjoys the heatwave as temps hit 30C
TEMPERATURES hit the 30s in York today - and holidaymakers, day-trippers and residents were determined to make the most of it. The city had a Continental feel, with pavement cafes packed, and the riverside bars on Kings Staith had crowded terraces
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Campaign to reduce waste and encourage riders to hop on bikes
A COMMERCIAL waste company is set to launch its summer campaign to reduce waste and encourage even more people onto their bikes in North Yorkshire. Following the success of Yorwaste’s ‘Get reCycling’ initiative last summer, which saw it partnering
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North Yorkshire rapeseed oil producer wins two Great Taste awards
A North Yorkshire family business that has created a range of British rapeseed oil-based products using its own farm-produced oil is celebrating a double win at the Great Taste Awards 2022. Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil's Oak Smoked Oil and sister company
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Here’s why this North Yorkshire school boy is mountaineering magic
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy from a village in North Yorkshire has set himself a mighty challenge - to climb the ten highest peaks in England before he’s eleven. Merlin Rowell, from Kirk Hammerton, between York and Harrogate, wanted to fundraise for the
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Snooker star Ashley Hugill knocked out of British Open in qualifying
SNOOKER star Ashley Hugill has been knocked out of Cazoo British Open at the qualifying stage after a 4-3 defeat to Robbie Williams. Melbourne’s Hugill began with a 61 break to win the opener 74-16 before a 66 break from Williams saw him draw level
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Popular Canadian restaurant to bring 50 jobs to town
A NEW Canadian restaurant and drive-thru is due to open in Selby. Tim Hortons, a Canadian restaurant popular for its coffee and doughnuts, plans to open its doors in Three Lakes Retail Park, in Selby, later this year, continuing its expansion across
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Why top playwright's world premiere is being staged in a village hall
ESK Valley Theatre is presenting the world premiere production of Alan Ayckbourn's 86th full-length play in a North Yorkshire moorland village. All Lies is running at the Robinson Institute, Glaisdale, six miles from Whitby, until August 27, directed
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York City Knights prop forward Masi Matongo to miss rest of the 2022 season
MASI MATONGO will miss the rest of York City Knights' 2022 season through a shoulder injury. Matongo has been missing for York since dislocating his shoulder in last month's 32-16 home defeat to Batley Bulldogs. Scans have since shown that
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Water, water everywhere - but not a drop for York's hosepipes?
YORKSHIRE Water has confirmed it is considering imposing a hosepipe ban after reservoir levels fell below 50 per cent - and York would be affected, even though it gets most of its water from the River Ouse. Another possibility might be a repeat
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Concern as RSPCA braced for spike in hedgehog calls
THE RSPCA is braced for a spike in calls involving hedgehogs over the summer - and a rescuer in York has urged people in the city to take care of the lovable animals. A total of 6,120 calls about sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs were made to
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Base new elected Mayor in York, say Labour
A NEW elected Mayor for York and North Yorkshire should be based in the city, say Labour city councillors. The Government recently announced plans for a Mayoral Combined Authority for York and North Yorkshire as part of a devolution of power from
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York City sporting director Dave Penney departs club after five years
YORK City sporting director Dave Penney has departed the club by mutual consent. Penney has been at York since 2017, when he was appointed alongside former manager Martin Gray by ex-chairman Jason McGill. The following year saw the former Doncaster
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Yorkshire victorious away at Glamorgan in the Royal London Cup
A POLISHED Yorkshire display with bat and ball on a used pitch which got slower and slower inflicted a first Royal London Cup defeat of 2022 on champions Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens. The Vikings won an important toss and compiled what proved a
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How hot will it get today?
YORK is set to enjoy - or endure - its hottest day of the current heatwave. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup is forecasting a maximum of 30C, or 86F, today. That is a degree cooler than it was previously predicting for today.
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'Those who ask questions are seen as inconvenient obstacles'
As a York resident who will be directly affected by the stopping up of Leeman Road, I am sad that the development of York Central has turned into a ‘them and us’ situation (National Railway Museum plan which will cut off Leeman Road route is approved
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'Millions will find themselves in energy and food poverty'
Martin Lewis is right to emphasise how impacted households will be by the looming energy price rise to £4,250 by January. As a result millions will find themselves not only in energy but also food poverty. This will have drastic consequences for
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'Council should put a complete ban on Uber in York'
I was a taxi driver a few years ago, before Uber came on the scene. At the time there was just, and only just, enough work to go around for the York taxi and private hire drivers. So I can fully understand their frustration today. I now think it
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Farm fire in North Yorkshire - emergency services called in
FIREFIGHTERS were called in after a combine harvester caught fire in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at about 11.49pm yesterday (August 10) to Aldborough near Boroughbridge after reports of a farm
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Woman arrested and car seized after North Yorkshire Police stop car
A WOMAN has been arrested and had her car seized after being stopped by North Yorkshire Police. Officers from North Yorkshire stopped a Ford Fiesta on Tuesday night (August 9) over the force border in Pool In Wharfedale near Leeds. Traffic
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'Amazing' Gill in bid for Community Pride award
A WOMAN has been nominated for a Community Pride award this year for her "invaluable" and "amazing" work supporting the people of York. Gillian Lilley has been nominated for the Health Service Hero prize in this year's awards. Gillian, or Gill
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'Hell in a handcart' York councillor did not breach code of conduct
A York councillor who claimed he would “go to hell in a handcart” before approving a planning application on the greenbelt said he was “relieved” after an investigation found he did not breach the council’s code of conduct. Cllr Tony Fisher, then
