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Firefighters called in after elderly woman falls in her home
Firefighters were alerted after an elderly woman fell in her North Yorkshire home. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service responded to a call from the ambulance service at 9.06am today (November 27), to a property near Scalby Road in Scarborough
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It was 60 years ago today... that the Fab Four played in York
IT WAS 60 years ago today that a young boy band who were to go on to take the world by storm played the last of four gigs in one year at the Rialto in York. The band, of course, was The Beatles. But 60 years ago the Fab Four were just beginning
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Woman who died in crash on major road named
A WOMAN who died in a crash on a major road through East Yorkshire has been named. As The Press reported at the time, an elderly woman was killed and two men injured in a crash on Friday afternoon (November 24) on the B1253 near Driffield.
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Star reveals how snooker greats shocked 'one poor man' having pint in pub
A FORMER snooker world champion has told of the moment "most of the snooker tour" descended on a York pub - to the surprise of "one poor man" having a pint. Shaun Murphy, currently seventh in the world rankings, decamped to the Edinburgh Arms in
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York City's home clash with Dorking Wanderers rearranged
YORK City's home Vanarama National League clash with Dorking Wanderers has been rearranged for Tuesday, January 16 (7.45pm). The sides' meeting, originally scheduled for this Saturday (December 2), was postponed due to the Minstermen's progression
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Will it snow in York this week? See the BBC Weather and Met Office forecasts
Snow is set to fall on parts of the UK this week but will there be any in York? Snow showers are expected on the North Sea coast, including Scotland and the North East of England from Wednesday (November 29) and heading into the weekend. Oli
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Crackdown on drivers using hand-held mobile phones at wheel in North Yorkshire
POLICE are cracking down on drivers using hand-held mobile phones at the wheel in North Yorkshire, and they've roped in a local firm to help them. Police in Scarborough and Eastfield have teamed up with local double-decker bus company EYMS to help
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Wanted York man found after police appeal
A MAN wanted for three separate offences has been placed in custody by police. North Yorkshire Police say the man, who was wanted in connection with aggravated burglary, affray and possession of a firearm The police urged people not to approach
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First human case of new swine flu in North Yorkshire – what does it mean?
The first UK human case of the flu strain H1N2 – which has been circulating in pigs – has been detected in North Yorkshire, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced. Here are answers to some key questions: What is the new strain?
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First UK human case of new swine flu is discovered in North Yorkshire
The UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, very similar to what has been circulating in pigs, has been detected in North Yorkshire, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Routine surveillance in a North Yorkshire GP surgery picked
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Play halted at UK Championships after spectator taken ill
PLAY was halted at the MrQ UK Championships this afternoon after a spectator was taken ill in the crowd at the York Barbican. The spectator was taken ill at 2:25pm during the first round match between Judd Trump and Pang Janxu. Trump led the
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Customers could see empty shelves as Christmas dinner staples come under threat
Christmas dinner favourites could be missing from our plates this year after one of the toughest harvests on record. Popular staples like potatoes and cauliflower could be missing from store shelves with the former predicted to record record low
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UK braces for snow and wintry showers as cold spell continues with lows of -8C
Parts of the country are bracing for snow and wintry showers this week as the country's cold spell continues. Parts of the UK could see lows of -8C on Tuesday with parts of the country like Shap in Cumbria recording the coldest recorded temperature
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Man wanted following incident at a North Yorkshire cathedral
A MAN is wanted following an incident at a cathedral in North Yorkshire. Police have issued CCTV images of a man they'd like to speak to following a public order offence at Ripon Cathedral. The incident happened at about 11.15am, on Friday,
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Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning due to 'potential presence of salmonella'
Lidl has issued a “do not eat” warning to customers for a meat product due to the “potential presence of salmonella” being found. The supermarket is recalling Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets with Plum, Soy and Ginger Sauce Sachet with a best-before
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Wanted man in York caught by police
A MAN who was wanted after failing to appear after being recalled to prison has been caught. UPDATE: North Yorkshire Police catch wanted York man Geoffrey Hicks North Yorkshire Police is trying to trace 45-year-old Geoffrey Hicks. A spokesperson
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
Schools are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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Brecel shows his class in winning start to UK Championship bid as Allen beaten
REIGNING world champion Luca Brecel kicked off his bid for a first MrQ UK Championship title with a 6-4 victory over Chinese youngster Yuan Sijun at the York Barbican. Brecel made a strong start, scoring century breaks of 127 and 108 as he rallied
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MP set to follow in footsteps of Hilda Ogden this Christmas
THE country's youngest MP is set to switch on the Christmas lights in a North Yorkshire Yorkshire village. Following in the footsteps of actress Jean Alexander - better known as Coronation Street's Hilda Ogden - and the late BBC Look North presenter
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Enjoy a magical Christmas at Middletons Hotel in York
Award-winning Middletons Hotel in York – part of Daniel Thwaites – has launched its selection of Christmas activities for 2023. Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, a festive catch up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway for two,
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Popular historic North Yorkshire pub has new chef who worked with Gordon Ramsay
AN historic North Yorkshire inn has a new chef who has worked Gordon Ramsay. Matt Turton, one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs, has joined the historic 18th century Wild Swan inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge. Matt, who worked with Gordon
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Harris targeting top-four finish with York Knights in 2024
SIMPLY finishing in the Betfred Championship Play-offs in 2024 will not cut it for new York Knights captain Liam Harris. The Knights backed up a first ever Play-off Eliminator victory in 2022 with the unlikeliest of sixth-placed finishes in 2023
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The full list of former Wilko stores that have re-opened as Poundlands in 2023
There have been over 60 former Wilko sites that have re-opened as Poundland stores across the UK in 2023. Wilko entered administration in August leaving all 400 stores and 12,500 employees at risk. Administrators at PwC were forced to sell
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Warning over 'brutal' new cold spreading across the UK that 'lasts for weeks'
A "brutal" new cold is sweeping across the United Kingdom this winter, leaving many bedbound for days and weeks. The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page
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Tesco 'do not eat' warning amid contamination fears of product
Tesco has issued a recall for a product due to possible contamination with an unknown type of berry. Some of the supermarket’s Growers Harvest Garden Peas could be unsafe to eat. Tesco’s recall includes some of the 900g bags with various batch
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British music icons among latest headliners announced for gigs in North Yorkshire
British music icons are among the latest headliners announced for gigs at a North Yorkshire venue. Madness and Sir Tom Jones will take to the stage at Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer. Brit Award winner Becky Hill also joins the line
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Top UK comedian to perform in York
A top comedian will perform in York as part of an upcoming UK tour. John Bishop brings his Back At It tour to York Barbican next year on Thursday, September 5, and Friday, September 6. After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast
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Major York venue evacuated as fire hits UK championships
SNOOKER players and fans have been evacuated from York Barbican as the UK Snooker Championship was delayed when a fire broke out. Players, who had been minutes away from resuming first-round action, and fans were evacuated from the venue as alarms
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Missing Selby girl, 16, found after appeal
POLICE say a missing teenager has been found safe and well. As The Press reported earlier today an urgent appeal went out this morning (November 27) for help to find a teenager missing from home in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police wanted
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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XL bully dog owner attacked and injured York vet
The owner of a XL bully dog, who punched a vet in the face and injured him, could be jailed. Arbas Hamaz Hamid, 24, was among five people who descended on the vet’s surgery in north Acomb, said Kathryn Walters, prosecuting. For several minutes
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Government cash for road repairs in York is 'nowhere near enough'
New government funding for road repairs in York will cover just three per cent of the council’s highway budget, according to the councillor in charge of transport. City of York Council will receive £360,000 this financial year to improve its roads
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Drivers urged to avoid one specific thing on roads as breakdowns hit record levels
Drivers are being urged to keep an eye out for a specific item on roads to try and avoid suffering a pothole-related breakdown. The AA has issued guidance to "avoid puddles" after it received 52,541 callouts in October for vehicles damaged by road
