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Combine harvester gutted by fire

This is all that was left of a combine harvester that caught fire in a field near Bulmer yesterday. Fire crews from Pickering and Selby (who were on standby in York) were called out at just before 4pm on Friday afternoon. The burning combine

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'We should have got something' rues John Askey after York City's 2-1 defeat

JOHN ASKEY believes that York City should have taken at least a point after their 2-1 defeat at Maidstone United. Two goals in as many minutes from Sam Corne overturned Lenell John-Lewis’ early opener to condemn York to their first Vanarama National

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York now at risk of lightning strikes, flash floods and hail over two days

YORK is now thought to be at risk of thunder, lightning, flash floods and strong winds on both Monday AND Tuesday. The Met Office has extended its original yellow warning for thunderstorms on Monday to Tuesday as well. The warning starts at

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Quick-fire brace sees York City suffer 2-1 defeat at Maidstone United

A QUICK-FIRE brace from Sam Corne saw Maidstone United come from behind to beat York City 2-1 at the Gallagher Stadium. Lenell John-Lewis’ early opening header put York ahead until Corne netted twice within two minutes late on, condemning York

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Passers-by rescue man from river in Tadcaster

A man was pulled from the River Wharfe in Tadcaster by passers-by this afternoon Firefighters were called to the scene behind Sainsburys at just after 2pm after reports of a man in the water. "Three males passing by pulled him out of the river

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Police trace witness to collision which left cyclist 'seriously injured'

POLICE investigating a collision in Harrogate yesterday between a car and a bicycle which left the cyclist seriously injured have traced a potential witness. The cyclist was taken to hospital following the collision, involving a white Vauxhall

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Big bills for motorists who didn't respond to court summons

Four drivers and car owners are facing large bills after they failed to respond to court summons and were convicted in their absence. Hansa Snober, 25, of Westgate, Pickering, must pay £344 after she was convicted of jumping a red traffic light

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Popular pub managers to say farewell on Monday

POPULAR pub managers Sarah Walmsley and Phil Roper will be calling ‘time’ for the last time at their York pub on Monday. The pair will be bowing out from the Trafalgar Bay on Nunnery Lane after four and a half years in charge. They will shut

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Big police and fire presence in Coney Street

Police, fire and other emergency and rescue services were out in force in Coney Street today. A fire sengine was parked just in front of the Mansion House, while a string of police vans and cars stretched down the street. York Rescue Boat and

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Air ambulance lands in Heworth

PEOPLE enjoying the sunshine in Heworth's Glen Gardens today were taken by surprise when the air ambulance landed in the park. Press reader Bob Allison said it touched down late this morning. But he said a casualty was taken away by land ambulance

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Prop Jack Teanby returns to York City Knights squad for Bradford Bulls clash

JACK TEANBY has returned to York City Knights’ 21-man squad for Monday's clash with Bradford Bulls (7.45pm) following a concussion. Teanby missed Sunday’s 22-10 win at Dewsbury Rams with a head knock he suffered in last month’s 27-18 victory over

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LNER trains hit by rail strike

Train operator LNER managed to keep a skeleton schedule of trains running along the East Coast mainline through York today as train drivers belonging to the ASLEF trade union staged a strike. A spokesperson for LNER said only about 15 per cent

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North Yorkshire man who was hit by electric car in supermarket car park dies

A 77-year-old man who was injured when an electric car collided with him in a supermarket car park has died. The man was walking through Lidl car park in Northallerton at about 1.35pm on August 8 when an electric car - a black a black Volkswagen

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LIVE BLOG: Maidstone United v York City

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Pet owners warned of 'silent killer' affecting your dog this weekend

UK dog owners have been issued a warning over a “silent killer” as the country prepares for sizzling temperatures this weekend. The UK is braced for days of extreme temperatures in the latest heatwave, as millions more people face a hosepipe ban

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Full list of worker's strikes in August and when they will affect you

As Brits continue to grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis workers across the UK are ramping up calls for better pay and conditions in the workplace. A number of sectors will be affected in August as workers stage walk-outs with post,

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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm warning for North Yorkshire on August 16

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in North Yorkshire for Tuesday, August 16. It is expected to last the whole day from midnight and will affect places like York, Whitby, Scarborough and Harrogate. In a statement

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York's buses need YOU: pressure group launches recruitment drive

DO YOU care about the state of York's buses? Then York Bus Forum needs YOU. The Forum has been representing local bus passengers’ interests for six years. It holds monthly meetings for members where key speakers deliver updates on industry

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Plane crashed after propeller fell off in mid-air - pilot and passenger unhurt

A pilot and his passenger walked away unhurt after crash landing when the propeller fell off their light aircraft 450 feet up in the air. The Aeronca 65C aircraft had taken off from Runway 26 at Birchwood airfield, a private airstrip north of Barlby

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Land Rovers, Jaguars and BMWs stolen and stripped down - this is what was left

LAND Rovers, Jaguars and BMWs have been stolen from the Pocklington and York area, stripped down and the parts sold and shipped overseas. Humberside Police said they were taken by a million-pound organised crime group operating the biggest car

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Is this York's pinkest, blondest, craziest hairdo ever?

YORK punk rocker Stevie Ze Suicide says he likes to shock people - and his latest hairdo is sure to do that... although whether he can actually see anyone's reaction might be open to doubt. The former drummer with UK Subs says the hair - half startling

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Farm fire warning issued as hot spell continues

North Yorkshire Fire Service has warned of the danger of fires breaking out over the weekend in tinder-dry farmland areas. It has issued a series of tips for farmers and others heading into the countryside to help reduce the risk. With the

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Acomb householder puts out field fire - with a garden hose

FIREFIGHTERS raced to reports of a fire in a field near Askham Lane just before 9.30pm last night - only to find a householder had already taken things into their own hands. The fire had been spreading to a garden fence. "On arrival the fire

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River safety warning: with water levels low, jumping from bridges is DANGEROUS - police

POLICE are pleading with people NOT to jump off bridges into the water in an attempt to cool off. They say with water levels low because of the lack of rain, this is even more dangerous than usual. North Yorkshire Police's public safety officer

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Rescue operation saves man who fell 18 feet into River Foss

YORK Rescue Boat volunteers teamed up with emergency services to save a man who fell into the River Foss last night. Fire crews from Acomb and York were called out at 10.49pm. The man had fallen about 18 feet into the water. "He had managed

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We need innovative ideas to save water

COMMUTING from North to West Yorkshire in 1995, I remember the convoys of tankers on the A64, ferrying water from one county to another. It was a common sight for weeks as water shortages across the UK led to extreme measures being taken and water

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Football results: 'The beeb is pandering to the Premiership yet again'

SO the beeb pander to the Premiership yet again in stopping their full results service at 5pm on a Saturday teatime, all because they've got the rights to broadcast Premier League's at 5.30pm. This is outrageous - every away fan will return to

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'We are a lifeline for anyone with breast cancer'

NOMINATIONS are coming in for a share of our £16,000 giveaway to local charities in York. From this month, The Press’ parent company’s charitable arm, The Gannett Foundation, is providing £128,000 to support local charities across eight regions

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Same sex couple celebrate stunning wedding in York - photos

CONGRATULATIONS to same sex couple Alessandro & Ryan Merchant-Russo who have tied the knot at the Principal hotel in York. The newly married couple got engaged in front of Edinburgh Castle on their anniversary. The castle was lit up pink and provided

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Go on treat yourself! 5 of the best places for afternoon tea in York

CALLING all afternoon tea lovers! York is among the WORST - and the BEST - for high tea in the UK. These are the seemingly contradictory findings from a new survey which measured cafes across a variety of categories. According to the survey

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Country walk: Castle Bolton in the summer

Country Walk: Redmire and Bolton Castle, a short walk TAKE your time on a short walk through the villages of Redmire and Castle Bolton. They are lovely. Add in the imposing Bolton Castle and excellent views over mid Wensleydale and the walk makes

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From Londons toy shop to Waterworld - 20 things we loved to do in York as kids

WE asked readers: "Where was your favourite place to go in York as a kid?". And we have been bowled over by your replies: more than 250 on our Facebook page alone. From favourite toy shops, to going swimming, or popping into a long-gone local

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'York needs more GP surgeries, schools, and dentists - not more houses'

YORK needs more doctor's surgeries, schools, dentists and another hospital - please no more houses. We are busting at the seams with the amount of people living in York already and the really heavy amount of traffic ! Katherine Mason, Moor

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Plans for homes in rural York refused - because it is in green belt

PLANS for 21 houses in a village west of York have been rejected by councillors because of the impact on the green belt. Mulgrave Properties had applied to build a mix of two, three and four bed homes – with six of those classed as affordable –

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'Bring railways home' - Last push to vote for York as Great British Railways HQ

THERE is still time to vote in one final push to “help bring rail back home to York”. York is one of the six shortlisted contenders to be the home of the new Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters. GBR is set to be a ‘once in a generation

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York's autumn Covid and flu jab programme to begin in September?

PROFESSOR Mike Holmes, of primary healthcare provider Nimbuscare, says in his weekly column for The Press that he hopes York's autumn Covid and flu vaccination programme can begin in September - although it depends on vaccine supplies.   "We

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New service launched to help York people lose weight

A NEW service is being launched in York to help overweight people shed pounds and become healthier. The new Acomb Garth Community Care Centre will host the Weight Management service, run by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation