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York homes hit by power cut
About 60 homes in the Oaken Grove area of Haxby are without power this afternoon, following what Northern Powergrid calls an 'unplanned power cut'. The company says there has been an 'unexpected problem' with cables and/ or equipment serving the
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Fire started deliberately in North Yorkshire countryside
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a fire started deliberately in the North Yorkshire countryside. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called out at 4.21pm after reports of a fire in Scholla Lane, Northallerton. A spokesman for the
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The Queen: 'We will never see another event quite like this in our lifetime'
REPORTER Natasha Meek travelled down to London and spoke to the crowds on the day of the Queen's funeral. MOURNERS from across Yorkshire paid their respects by attending the Queen's funeral in London - and I was lucky enough to witness the historic
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Helmsley-based Yorkshire Spa Retreat unveils luxury wellness space
Yorkshire Spa Retreat is set to launch a £1m nature-inspired spa facility as part of its lodge park experience next month. The nature inspired 10,000 sqft spa forms part of Yorkshire Spa Retreat’s recently completed £4.5m development with luxurious
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Remembered: when the young Princess Elizabeth visited York in 1949
THE Queen made 11 official visits to York - but only ten of them were as reigning monarch. In 1949, still in her early 20s, the then Princess Elizabeth visited with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The couple, who had married
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Remembered: The Queen's 10 visits to York
A funeral is always a time for remembering. Today's state funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marked an historic turning point in the history of our nation. But for countless people up and down the country, it has also been a time to
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New shop to open in old York Debenhams within weeks
THE former Debenhams store at Monks Cross in York is set to reopen soon as a sports shop. Work is well underway to open a new Decathlon store chain which has been preparing to open in the old Debenhams store. Site contractors have said that
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The Queen's funeral in pictures
The Queen will be reunited with her late husband Prince Philip as she is laid to rest following a historic state funeral. Crowds of mourners have flocked to London, Windsor and royal sites throughout the UK on the national bank holiday, with the
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Missing York teenager found
A MISSING York teenager has been found by police officers. North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal in the search for a missing 15-year-old from the city earlier today. But, officers have now confirmed he has been found.
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'She has been there all our lives': York people pay tribute to The Queen
Many of those who went to York's Vue cinema this morning to watch the funeral of The Queen struggled to put their feelings into words. But there was one constant: 'She has been there all our lives'. Christina Higgins, 38, had come from Market
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PICTURES: York falls silent as mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II
YORK has fallen silent on the day of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Shops and attractions across the city centre are closed today as a mark of respect for the Queen, who sadly died on September 8 aged 96 after 70 years on the throne.
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This is when the nation will observe a two-minute silence for the Queen today
Queen Elizabeth II will be reunited with her late husband the Duke of Edinburgh later today as she is laid to rest in a historic state funeral. Millions across the globe will tune in to see the Queen’s funeral 10 days after her death. The royal
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Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment this week – find out how
Around six million people will receive a one-off £150 disability cost-of-living payment from Tuesday, September 20. Those being paid the benefit will be paid automatically any time from this date. The vast majority of those eligible are expected
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Why buying a newspaper this week could earn you a fortune
Newspapers from the day following the death of the Queen are already selling for a small fortune. Newspapers serve as a time capsule of history and as publications across the UK print commemorative editions tomorrow to look back on the Queen’s
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See how these Royals are related to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral takes place today and members of the Royal Family are expected to be in attendance. The event is set to be one of the biggest gatherings of royalty and major world leaders held in the UK for decades. Her Majesty
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King Charles issues statement hours before Queen's funeral
King Charles III has issued a statement to the people of the UK ahead of the Queen’s funeral later today. The King thanked the nation for the outpouring of support and warmth his family has received as a touching image of the Queen was released
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RECAP: York and North Yorkshire falls silent on day of state funeral for the Queen
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Main road through York suburb reopens early
A ROAD through a York suburb has reopened after being closed for more than a month. Grosvenor Road in Clifton closed from 8am on August 15 and was meant to reopen at 5.30pm last night (September 18), but it reopened early and has been open throughout
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Two Humberside police officers detain man for sexual assault offences in London
TWO police officers have been thanked by the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Dame Lynne Owens after they detained a man for sexual assault offences in London. It is alleged that a 19-year-old man exposed himself and pushed into
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Woman on bridge in North Yorkshire - police and firefighters called in
EMERGENCY services have been called after reports of a woman in danger on a North Yorkshire bridge. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they along with North Yorkshire Police were called out at 10.43pm last night to Old Malton, Malton after
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York and North Yorkshire on the day we say our final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Today York and North Yorkshire will fall silent as the nation bids a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. Her funeral will be the culmination of the national mourning since she died in Balmoral Castle 11 days ago. It will be a day unlike any
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Top North Yorkshire firefighter joins the crowds paying their respects to Queen
A TOP North Yorkshire firefighter was among those paying their respects to the Queen in Windsor. Group manager Bob Hoskins was among the crowds visiting Windsor Castle yesterday (September 18). Bob who works for North Yorkshire Fire and
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'Fabulous' Ruth in bid for Community Pride award
A 'FABULOUS' woman from York has been nominated for a Community Pride award for her work setting up a charity in the city. Ruth Thompson, managing director at York Inspirational Kids, has been nominated for the Person of the Year prize in this
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Company creates hundreds of jobs near York amid housing 'revolution'
A housebuilder near York is creating hundreds of jobs as it builds energy efficient homes that promise no power bills! ilke Homes also expects to sign its first deal for a housing development in the York area shortly, following others in Essex
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How a prepaid funeral plan can protect your loved ones
It's difficult to know when to start planning your funeral, but avoiding the conversation can leave families in financial trouble and emotional turmoil. This guide explains how prepaid funeral plans work and how they will protect loved ones when the
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'We commend her life to God': Archbishop of York's tribute to The Queen
Writing exclusively for The Press, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell pays tribute to her late Majesty the Queen When Her Late Majesty the Queen wasn't able to attend the Platinum Jubilee service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, where I had
