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East Riding of Yorkshire house prices rise by hundreds - how much your home could be worth

House prices in East Riding of Yorkshire have gone up by an average of over £500 in the month of June, according to figures from the Land Registry. The latest data from the government department reveals that in June 2022 average house prices in

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Heavy police presence at York Racecourse and Knavesmire amid party concerns

POLICE were deployed in significant numbers around York Racecourse and Knavesmire yesterday evening - apparently in response to concerns that teenagers were going to stage a large party. But at 8pm, there was no sign of any youngsters partying

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Fresh masterplan unveiled for 4,000-home new settlement near York

A REVISED masterplan for a 4,000-home new settlement between York and Harrogate has been unveiled. Developer Caddick Group says that, following a 'rigorous and lengthy' selection process, Harrogate Borough Council has chosen Cattal railway station

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Warning as British Gas energy bill refund scam circulates

British Gas customers are being targeted by a scam email offering them a £315 refund on their energy bills. Scammers are impersonating British Gas in an attempt to tempt customers to click on a link in order to receive a fake energy refund.

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Universal Credit changes this month could see thousands lose benefits

Changes to Universal Credit will pressure thousands in receipt of benefit to pick up extra work or find a job next month. More than 100,000 people will see their Universal Credit work group change as a result of an increase in the Administration

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When does Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small return to screens?

Fans of the popular Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been eagerly waiting for its return.  After nearly a year-long wait since series two ended back in October 2021, fans were last treated to a Christmas special of the Yorkshire-based

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Rishi Sunak breaks silence as he loses out on PM position to Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak has congratulated Liz Truss and called for the party to unite behind her as he lost out on becoming Prime Minister. Truss won the contest by 81,326 votes to 60,399 and will take over as Prime Minister on Tuesday (September 6). Mr

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City leaders set out YORK'S priorities for new Prime Minister Liz Truss

YORK people have called on new PM Liz Truss to provide urgent support for families and small businesses struggling to cope with the cost of living crisis. They say there must be a proper strategy to protect people from the planned surge in energy

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Five things we learnt from York City's 1-0 win away at Yeovil Town

YORK City picked up their second win in three games with a 1-0 victory over Yeovil Town away at Huish Park. Here are five things we learnt from the game. 1. City are starting to gel York had a mass influx of new players across the summer

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Major York sports team holds 'Heroes Day' with free tickets for key workers

THIS weekend a major York sports club is holding a Heroes Day with free admission for a whole host of key workers and their families. York City Knights host Workington Town at the LNER Community Stadium at Monks Cross in York, this coming Sunday

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More York hospitality bosses say what Truss must do to help

More hospitality bosses have spelled out the support they would like to see from the government. The chairman of the Hospitality Association of York says whoever won the leadership battle would have to support both businesses and the public.

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York City Knights loose forward Thompson named KSS player of the year

JORDAN THOMPSON has been named the York City Knights player of the year for 2022 by the Knights Supporters Society. Voting on the award took place from August 25 to September 4 through an online poll ran by the KSS. Thompson placed first with

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Police officer assaulted while attending disturbance in York - teenager arrested

A POLICE officer was assaulted whilst attending to reports of a disturbance in York last night. North Yorkshire Police said a 17-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and possessing a class b drug. "A full

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This well-used car park in North Yorkshire is set to close for six weeks

A WELL-USED car park in North Yorkshire is set to close for six weeks. The Britannia car park in Tadcaster is to close to allow for improvement and refurbishment work to take place from Monday (September 12). Selby District Council's lead member

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Police want to speak to this man about a coach incident near York City FC's stadium on match day

POLICE want to talk to this man about damage to a coach en route to the LNER stadium. The incident happened on Bank Holiday Monday August 29, the day York City played Oldham Athletic at the Minstermen's home. At about 1.20pm, as a coach was

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How you could travel for free to work

Hot on the heels of their £1 ‘Flash Sale’ last week, Northern has now announced plans to reward 1,000 of its season ticket customers with the cost of their commute. The train operator, which serves major cities across the North of England including

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York Acorn seal great escape from relegation with 26-18 win over Pilkington Recs

YORK Acorn secured their place in the National Conference League premier division for next season with a 26-18 win at home over Pilkington Recs. Acorn had, for much of the campaign, looked set for the drop, having hovered in and around the relegation

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CCTV appeal after burglary in popular York suburb

POLICE in York want to trace the men in this CCTV image. North Yorkshire Police say they believe the men might have information which could assist officers investigating a burglary in York. The incident happened at Fairfax Street, in Bishophill

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Thief gets maximum sentence for targeting convenience store

A PERSISTENT thief who defied a court order to mount a shoplifting campaign against a convenience store has been given the maximum sentence possible at York Magistrates Court. Earlier this summer Stephen Robert Wainwright, 40, was barred from the

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York firms demand 'instant action'

Businesses in York are demanding ‘instant action’ from the Prime Minister, otherwise many will collapse. David Skaith, chairman of the York High Street Forum said of Liz Truss: “She’s a terrible candidate (but) someone has to do it, I guess,”

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York police hunt three men after burglary

POLICE in York are trying to trace three men after a burglary in the city. North Yorkshire Police appealing for help to identify the three men in the CCTV images as it is believed they can assist with an investigation into a burglary in York.

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ITV This Morning under fire for 'tone deaf' competition as energy bills soar

This Morning has faced criticism for running a competition where viewers can win the price of their energy bills for four months. The segment from the ITV morning show has been likened to Black Mirror with viewers calling it “tone deaf”. Hosts

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Police plan large presence for teens' party at mystery York location this evening

NORTH Yorkshire Police says it is still making preparations for a large party which teenagers are thought to be planning at a mystery location in York this evening. The force says it will have a 'large policing presence' in the city and will robustly

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Dixon: I’ve loved every single minute of playing at York City Knights

RONAN DIXON has emphasised that he has “loved every single minute” of playing for the York City Knights. Dixon joined York six years ago, ahead of the 2017 season, from Wakefield Trinity and is now their longest tenured player. The prop made

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Chambers of Commerce demand urgent action

Chambers of Commerce in West and North Yorkshire are demanding urgent action from Liz Truss to help ensure businesses survive the current economic turmoil and to make good on her pledge to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail. They say the energy crisis

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York rape trial delayed seven months by barristers' strike

THE BARRISTERS' strike has led to a York rape trial being postponed for seven months. By the time a jury is sworn in, it will be nearly four years since the alleged offence was committed. The trial was due to be held next week. But the

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Tadcaster Albion battle back to earn a point against Hebburn Town

TADCASTER Albion battled back from a goal down for a well-earned point against a strong Hebburn Town side, drawing 1-1 at the SoTrak Stadium. Jack Donaghy’s first half goal for the visitors was cancelled out early in the second 45 minutes through

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Boris Johnson shares reaction as Liz Truss named next Prime Minster

Boris Johnson has shared his reactions as former Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is named the next Prime Minster.  It comes as the soon-to-be former PM, Johnson resigned back in June after nearly three-year leadership. Now the PM has shared his

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'Support families and small businesses' - Green leader D'Agorne's call to PM Truss

YORK'S Green leader Andy D'Agorne has called on new PM Liz Truss to provide immediate support for families who will struggle to keep their homes warm as winter approaches - and says she should also do more to support small businesses struggling to

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Digital Cafes aim to help York get online

A range of ‘Digital Cafes’ will be launched across York to help all groups better learn about technology. The York-based Keeping Digital Foundation is creating the network to combat digital exclusion, which will see residents getting support in

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Joe Lycett takes sarcastic swipe at Liz Truss after BBC controversy

Joe Lycett has broken his silence after Liz Truss was name new leader of the Conservative Party. The comedian caused controversy on Sunday when he derailed Laura Kuenssberg’s new BBC politics show. The 34-year-old had fans in stitches by pretending

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Have you seen this wanted woman in York?

POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a woman who may be in North Yorkshire and has been wanted over a burglary in Leeds for more than a year. Charmaine Reynolds, 33, from Leeds, is wanted as a suspect by detectives from Leeds District

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'A lot of positives' to take from win over Yeovil, says York City winger Kouhyar

MAZIAR KOUHYAR feels that there were “a lot of positives” to take from York City’s win against Yeovil Town. York picked up their second win in three games on Saturday, a deflected Lenell John-Lewis strike proving the difference as City emerged

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Liz Truss makes three key promises as she becomes new Prime Minister

Liz Truss has made three key promises to people across the UK after she was announced as the winner of Conservative party leadership race and the next British Prime Minister, The former Foreign Secretary will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson

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New PM must 'cancel' rise in energy bills says council boss Aspden

York council boss Keith Aspden has called on new PM Liz Truss to end the 'ridiculous political theatre' that has dominated national politics during the Conservative leadership campaign, and focus on tackling the 'serious issues that face the country

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All you need to know about Liz Truss as she becomes the new UK Prime Minister

LIZ Truss has won the Conservative leadership race beating Rishi Sunak to be named leader of the Tory party and the enxt Prime Minister of the UK. Truss will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson and will be invited to form a government by the Queen

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Liz Truss named as next Prime Minister of UK - what happens now?

Liz Truss has been named as the new Prime Minister of the UK. The former Foreign Secretary will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson after pipping Rishi Sunak to the post after a Conservative leadership contest. The announcement came today at

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York City Ladies win was ‘exactly what we needed’ says manager Turnbull

STEPH TURNBULL has emphasised that York City Ladies winning 4-0 against Merseyrail was ‘exactly what we needed’ after defeat in their previous outing. York’s unbeaten start to the National League division one north season came to an end last Thursday

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Bingo hall terror as men burst in claiming they are being chased by armed assailants

Armed police were sent to a Bradford bingo hall on Sunday night following reports of men carrying weapons. West Yorkshire Police said it was aware of posts circulating on social media about a serious incident at Buzz Bingo, formerly Gala Bingo,

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Last minute entry in race to become next PM as Tory leadership race closes

There has been a last-minute entry into the race to become the next Prime Minister as the Tory leadership race comes to a close.  Larry the Cat, known as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office and resident of Number 10 Downing Street, recently

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Demolition plans of York club on hold following public outcry

PLANS to demolish a much-loved sporting club in York and replace it with social housing have been put on hold after a public outcry. The Joseph Rowntree Trust sought to demolish a building used by the 500-member New Earswick Indoor Bowling Club

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Here's what happens after the new Prime Minister announcement

The Tory leadership race has come to end with a new Prime Minister to be announced today - but what happens next? Either the former Chancellor or Foreign Secretary will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson who resigned in July following a wave of

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RECAP: New PM announced - local comment and reaction

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Here's what happens after the new Prime Minister announcement

The Tory leadership race has come to end with a new Prime Minister to be announced today - but what happens next? Either the former Chancellor or Foreign Secretary will replace the outgoing Boris Johnson who resigned in July following a wave of

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FREE HOLIDAYS TIP! How you can book 47 days holiday in 2023 using just 19 days of annual leave

Following the final Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas, Brits will already be looking ahead for an opportunity to escape on their next holiday. The smartest among us will be looking ahead to 2023 to see how they can maximise their annual leave

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Virgin, Sky and BT broadband customers issued WiFi warning

Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices. The industry regulator confirmed an 80.06% rise, or £1,571, with the new cap coming into effect for around 24

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Line-up revealed for this year's Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta in York

The full line-up has been announced for the Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2022 - with more than 50 hot air balloons, music stars and TV entertainers set to arrive in York for a weekend of entertainment. Celebrating its final year on the Knavesmire,

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York athletics club sensation in School Games national finals

A YOUNG York athletics club sensation whose father is battling cancer has been competing in the finals of the national schools games. On Friday 16-year-old Isaac Henson placed fifth in pole vault at the School Games National Finals, renowned as

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York club plans 'spa garden'

A ‘spa garden’ is proposed for a leisure facility in York. The David Lloyd Club seeks to create the garden with sauna, hydro pool, and fire pit at its premises on Hull Road, York. If approved, the facility would be built on a 249m2 site at

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Dog owners issued £2,000 fine warning when out walking their pet

Dog owners across the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £2,000 when walking their pets. The warning relates to dog owners not having all of the correct information on their four-legged friend’s collar. All dogs must wear a

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Replacement lighting proposed for Minster

York Minster is seeking to replace floodlights to help ensure public safety. The minster says existing floodlights at 5a Minster Yard and 2 College Street that illuminate the east front of the minster have reached the end of their working lifespan

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York residents hit out after being 'boxed in' by roadworks

RESIDENTS in a York street have hit out at City of York Council over claims they have been 'boxed in' by roadworks. Grosvenor Road residents in Clifton say they awoke this morning to find both ends of their street being closed to traffic as roadworks

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Martin Lewis left with head in hands on GMB as Edwina Currie shares energy saving 'tip'

Martin Lewis was left with his head in his hands on Good Morning Britain this morning after hearing guest Edwina Currie’s money saving tips. The MoneySavingExpert is on Good Morning Britain all week as he tried to help people save money amid soaring

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York restaurant seeks permanent awning to help prevent fires

A York restaurant is citing climate change in a bid for an outside awning to cut the risk of a damaging fire to the historic building. Bugsy’s at 9 Castlegate says its display window becomes very hot on sunny days and an existing awning, erected

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Bank seeks to remove ATM and safe from branch near York

Barclays Bank is seeking to remove an ATM and safe as part of its planned branch closure in Haxby. The bank has applied to City of York Council to undertake the work at the branch and replace with similar looking brickwork. The planning application

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Martin Lewis reveals minimum charge households will have to pay on energy bills

Martin Lewis has revealed the exact amount all UK households will pay on energy bills, even if they don’t use any energy, the Money Saving Expert founder shared the number with consumers in this week’s weekly newsletter. The cash-saving guru, who

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Landlords warn of £20 pints to cover energy bills

Campaigners are warning thousands of pubs could close as landlords would need to raise the price of a pint to £20 to cover their soaring energy costs. Tom Stainer, the chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) group, said it is not “

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Exact time new Prime Minister will be announced today

The UK will discover its next Prime Minister today as the successor to Boris Johnson is announced. Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have been battling to impress Tory members and earn their vote, with the winner being announced today. Read more: What

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New lighting for York pubs

TWO York pubs are set to be seen in a new light. Punch Pubs has applied to City of York Council to remove the existing high level wall-mounted floodlights and install lower lights to the front of the Royal Oak Inn on Goodramgate. The property

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York set for 'thousands' of trees

Thousands of new trees could be planted in York, which could help City of York Council’s ambitions to increase the coverage of trees and their leaves. A feasibility study, carried out this year on behalf of the council, has identified 64 different

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Work to start today to resurface busy York street - and it won't be finished until NEXT YEAR

MONTHS of work are set to get underway today (September 5) to resurface an historic city street in York. The Press reported back in July, that, for the first time in a generation City of York Council is reconstructing and resurfacing Marygate close

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Why sash windows could help you keep your cool

During the recent heatwave, as temperatures rose due to climate change, how many people turned on fans, turned up the air conditioning or had an ice cream to cool down? For the last 50 years or so double-glazed hinged casement windows, mostly made

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York council 'clueless' over 'illogical' pothole repairs - letter

HERE’S a laugh! Of all the roads that need resurfacing, City of York Council has chosen to do Burlands Lane in Poppleton, just off the A59 after the lights. It’s a dead end lane to farm land and it takes priority over all the far worse roads in

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Van seized and driver reported after roadside stop in North Yorkshire

A WHITE van driver had their vehicle seized by police after a roadside stop in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say officers were on patrol in Harrogate yesterday (September 4) when they spotted the Ford Transit. Sgt Paul Cording was

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Charity that helps York men with mental health issues nominated for vital funds

A CHARITY that is providing a lifeline to York men suffering from mental health problems has been nominated for a share of the £16,000 The Press is giving away to good causes in our area. Menfulness - the York based charity that encourages men

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'It's high time council employees returned to the office' - letter

RACHAEL Maskell says York council should get out from behind their desks and take a walk with the Salvation Army to see the extent of rough sleeping in York. (The Press, September 1) She should change that to getting out of their pyjamas because

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Back to school photos of York pupils from 1997 to 2009 - where are they now?

AS schools return this week across York and the surrounding area, we've dipped into our online archive to find some great class photos of new starters to share with you. The first day of school is a moment to be treasured. If your child is

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Criminal law barristers begin all-out strike in York

York Crown Court will continue to dispense justice as barristers start an all-out national strike which threatens to bring the country's criminal justice system to a halt. Judges in the courthouse at the Eye of York will be sitting today and throughout

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Top York presenter returns to the airwaves today

YO1 Radio is launching a brand-new breakfast show from today (Monday) as popular former York breakfast presenter, Griffo, returns to the airwaves after an absence of eight years! Griffo, real name Paul Griffiths, presented the breakfast show on

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York radio station forms partnership with The Press to deliver the news

A NEW partnership has been launched between York-based radio station, YO1 Radio, and The Press. The partnership, which starts today to coincide with the launch of YO1 Radio’s new breakfast show ‘Griffo in the Morning’ will see the The Press supply

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First York Business Festival promises top events all November

DETAILS have been announced for a month-long York Business Festival, which takes place throughout November. The first event replaces the York Business Week, which began 12 years ago. Organisers, City of York Council, says the theme of this