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Young Reporter - MP Interviews in Grimsby - Fin Gray, Franklin College
Back in the summer of 2023, I thought it would be a great idea to strengthen the communication between local politicians and my fellow students at Franklin Sixth Form College in Grimsby. I believed that it was crucial that people my age had a say
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Young Reporter Climate change; what can you do? Elliot Finch Franklin College
By 2050, a quarter of a million homes in the UK will be underwater. North East Lincolnshire will be one of the most effected, with more than 2000 properties at risk. The tide has changed in this battle against global warming, record high temperatures
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Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn coming to York to debate wealth tax
FORMER Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is coming to the University of York for a debate on wealth tax. Organised by the university society, York Dialectic Union, Mr Corbyn will be teaming up with Joe Seddon (CEO of Zero gravity) to propose the motion
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York City boss hopes FA Cup tie will create lifelong memories for fans
NEAL Ardley hopes that York City can deliver a performance that will live long in the memory when they host Wigan Athletic in front of the BBC cameras tomorrow evening (7:45pm). The Minstermen face their Sky Bet League One opponents in the Second
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'Don't shatter lives this Christmas': Police launch drink drive campaign
North Yorkshire Police has launched its festive drink drive campaign, warning: "Don't shatter lives this Christmas." Over the next few weeks, the York and North Yorkshire road safety partnership will be sharing posts on social media based on real
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Top York venue set to reopen magical Christmas attraction
A POPULAR York museum Christmas attraction is set to reopen after being forced to partially close after collapse-risk concrete was discovered in parts of its roofing. As The Press reported back in September, York Museums Trust confirmed that the
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Young Reporter - She Sells Sea Glass - Max Robinson, Franklin College
She sells sea glass on the seashore Mrs Warnock recounts the amazing successes of iconic Cleethorpes sea glass silversmith, jewellery and crafts shop, Coastal Silver. In the window of Coastal Silver, watercolour beachscapes and vibrantly painted
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Bin collection date changes in York this Christmas and New Year
WASTE and recycling bin collection dates in York will be changing over the Christmas and New Year period. City of York Council says the majority of collections in York, for both household waste and recycling, will take place the day after their
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Yorkshire Water pollution leads to £1 million boost for wildlife and the environment
Wildlife and environmental charities have received a £1 million boost because Yorkshire Water polluted a North Yorkshire watercourse. It is a record payout under a system by which those responsible for pollution can make amends, the Environment
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North Yorkshire bus driver is 'Best in Britain'
A North Yorkshire bus driver has won an award for being the best in Britain. Mariusz Losinski, who drives on the Coastliner network linking Leeds and York with the North Yorkshire Coast, has won the title of Top National Bus Driver at the UK Bus
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York supermarket opening times for Boxing Day 2023 - Lidl, Aldi, Tesco and more
Although many look forward to a restful bank holiday on Boxing Day in the UK, some prefer to head out to supermarkets. Many venture out to find last-minute ‘picky bits’ for festive gatherings or even hope to grab a bargain or two from Christmas
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How and where to pay £2 for a pint in York tomorrow
Yorkshire’s own Black Sheep Brewery is set to host an event at its pub the Three Legged Mare in York, to toast Kevin Sinfield’s ‘7 in 7 in 7’ ultramarathon challenge and to raise money for his teammate and friend, the legend Rob Burrow MBE. The
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North Yorkshire distillery produces limited release whisky
Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery has launched limited-edition bottles of Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #4. The whisky, from the Hunmanby-based Spirit of Yorkshire, is 46%ABV and a marriage of ex-PX, ex-Moscatel and ex-Oloroso sherry
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Farmland values keep on rising in North Yorkshire
Average farmland values in the North of England have continued to increase year on year across almost all land types, according to Savills. Quarterly analysis from the rural property agents shows that prime arable land is now trading at an average
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Man left with possible hip injury after crash in North Yorkshire
A MAN has has been left with a suspected hip injury following a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened at about 12pm on Thursday (November 23) when a silver Volkswagon car collided with a man in Eastgate, Pickering
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Extra staff boosts support for North Yorkshire busineesses
Three new business advisors have joined the North Yorkshire Growth Hub to deliver free and impartial support. Faye Greer-Pickup will provide support to people looking to start businesses in the North Yorkshire area. Faye’s background in business
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York City receive midfield boost for FA Cup as red card successfully appealed
YORK City will be boosted by the availability of Alex Woodyard for tomorrow's Emirates FA Cup Second Round tie with Wigan Athletic after his red card was overturned. The ex-AFC Wimbledon midfielder was shown a straight red card just 20 minutes
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York estate agency scores three top awards
Hunters York scooped up three awards at the ESTAS Customer Service Awards as well as winning the Gold Award for Best Large Estate Agency Group in the UK. Hosted by the country’s favourite TV property presenter, Phil Spencer, over 1,000 of the UK
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RMT union votes to end rail strikes as offer accepted
Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal which ends their long-running dispute over pay and conditions, the RMT union has announced. Members of The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union voted to accept an offer from train companies
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Full list of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland banks set to close
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close 45 bank branches next year. The group is closing 22 Halifax branches, 19 Lloyds branches and four in the Bank of Scotland business. Lloyds stressed that all affected branch staff will be offered
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Free doughnuts in York with a Harry Potter twist
A DOUGHNUT store in York is offering free treats to people ahead of the launch of a new Harry Potter range. Project D, in Parliament Street, says that anyone named Harry, Harriet or Hermoine that 'wand-ers' through the 'Dumble-door' on Friday (
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‘No one can get in’ – fury as huge machine blocks parking spaces on busy York road
Angry York business owners say a large machine parked across parking spaces outside their premises is stopping customers from visiting. And they have called for action to resolve the issue. The machine – used to lay tarmac – has been parked
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York children's programme wins national award
A PARTNERSHIP involving City of York Council has won a coveted national award. York’s Early Talk for York children’s speech and language programme has won the ‘Learning Award’ at the Children and Young People Now Awards. The national award
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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Young Reporter| Grimsby Chloe Dolphin Franklin Sixth Form College
I think having the word Great in front of the town of Grimsby is a bit contradicting, I know that might seem negative but having all the problems conjoined in Grimsby makes it not very ‘great.’ The stigma that comes from Grimsby is very harsh and the
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Man injured in hit and run crash in York suburb
A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a crash in York. North Yorkshire Police say the crash between a car and a motorbike in Beckfield Lane, in Acomb resulted in the motorcyclist being knocked off his bike. Read next: Date for new games
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Date for new games bar to open in York city
A NEW games bar is set to open in York in the New Year. Roxy Ball Room, a place to book games such as 'duck pin bowling' - a mini form of bowling, pool and ping pong, has venues in Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester and will be opening in February
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'No doubt if Labour win power Maskell will blame Tories for the NEXT five years'
I would like to respond to Rachael Maskell’s diatribe against the present government (The Tories are still taking us for fools, The Press, November 29). Her party’s political soundbite of ‘thirteen years of Tory rule’ is lazy political nonsense
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Buy local this Christmas - your guide to best places to snap up unique presents
LOOKING to buy local for Christmas this year? York artist Michelle Hughes, known for her linocut prints of Yorkshire landscapes, shares her round-up of smaller York Christmas events by local artists and makers YORK is vibrant, with artists and
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'Have you done the 'Penguin Walk' at York's Christmas market yet?'
Can you do the ‘Penguin Walk’? It’s quite easy really. You just have to join the crowds at York’s Christmas market. You start with both feet pointing outwards, arms down by your side. Now join the procession of other shoppers, waddling side to
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It will take a 'Moses parting the Red Sea' miracle to solve York's traffic problems
The front page news piece by Stephen Lewis on November 27 - ‘Your Chance To Have Say On Transport’ - must surely knee-jerk us all into having our say in trying to solve the madness that is York traffic at certain times of the day. Rush hour = snail
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Spectator stretchered from crowd at UK Snooker Championships
A SPECTATOR was stretchered from the crowd at York Barbican yesterday afternoon shortly before matches were to get underway in the Mr Q UK Snooker Championships. The spectator had to be stretchered from the venue after collapsing shortly before
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PDSA issues chocolate warning to pet owners this Christmas
The PDSA has issued a warning to pet owners about chocolate poisoning ahead of Christmas. During the festive period, UK households stock up on lots of foods and most likely have some chocolate hanging around whether that’s in the form of a big
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Drivers risk £50 fine for common winter mistake, expert warns
Motorists have been warned they could face a £50 fine for a common driving mistake made in winter. As drivers prepare for the first of the cold winter weather coming over the next few days, a leading driving expert has warned they must be careful
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When are the December 2023 rail strikes and what train lines are affected?
A number of train strikes have been scheduled for December 2023 with workers walking out due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union and the Aslef union have gone on strike many times since
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Car flips on side in icy conditions in North Yorkshire
A CAR flipped onto its side after a crash in icy conditions on the North Yorkshire Moors. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at about 9.15pm last night (November 29) after reports of a crash. A service spokesman said
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Popular York shop helps raise hundreds of pounds to beat breast cancer
STAFF at a York lingerie shop are celebrating after raising hundreds of pounds for breast cancer research. Staff at Leia Lingerie in Spurriergate carried out fundraising in store and via social media all throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness
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'Christmas can be a difficult time' - bereavement cafe launches in York
A BEREAVEMENT cafe is launching in York to offer grieving people comfort and friendship. It is being set up by York-based celebrant Fiona Brown at The Yorkshire Barn, the cafe at Murton Park, which is run by Fiona's chef husband, Jonathan.
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First snow of winter falls in York - weather warnings in place
THE first snow of the winter has fallen in York and weather warnings are in place for the city and North Yorkshire. A smattering of snow fell overnight in York on Wednesday night (November 29) and drivers are being warned of icy conditions in the
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Missing Selby man thought to be in York turns up
A MAN from Selby with early onset dementia who was missing in York has turned up safe and well. As The Press reported first thing this morning North Yorkshire Police was urgently appealing for information to locate 78-year-old John Huffe. John
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York's libraries launch Christmas 'Joy Bringers' appeal
LIBRARY bosses in York are inviting local people to ‘bring a bit of joy’ to the city by contributing to their Christmas fundraising appeal. Money raised through Explore York’s Joy Bringers campaign will be used to fund holiday activities for children
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Is our beloved York Minster really just a ' tourist attraction'?
A recent headline in the York Press in which York Minster was described as ‘one of York’s top tourist attractions’ (Street next to top York tourist attraction reopens with anti-terror bollards, November 7) caused me to wrinkle my brow . There was
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Driver broke driving ban she claimed she knew nothing about
A WOMAN caught breaking a driving ban she claims she was totally unaware of has been told she cannot drive for four months. Jade Douglass, 29, was disqualified for six months on March 28 at a court hearing she didn’t attend, said Kathryn Walters
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'Hello, my name is Milo. Could you give me a home?'
MEET Milo, the nine-year-old Patterdale/ Spaniel cross who is hoping to find a new home and family to make his own. Staff at the York RSPCA's animal home off Landing Lane say Milo was brought to the York centre from another branch of the RSPCA.
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Finalists named for New Business of the Year Award 2023
With many companies across the UK continuing to face the challenges of rising interest rates and high inflation, it is testament to the determination and talent of entrepreneurs in our region that over 25,000 new businesses were registered in Yorkshire
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Homes England could deliver fewer affordable homes on York Central site
Homes England has not ruled out delivering five per cent fewer affordable homes than originally advertised on a major brownfield regeneration site in York. Speaking at a committee meeting on Monday, November 27, City of York Council corporate director
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York woman to represent GB in duathlon - just a year after getting back on a bike
A WOMAN from North Yorkshire, who only a year ago was teaching herself to ride a bike again, is set to compete against the best in the world representing Team GB. Hannah Storm, 46, a journalist, media consultant and mother of two, is set to take
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Lavender Fields announce the 2024 launch of their new care home: Provence House
Lavender Fields Care Village is delighted to announce that Provence House, its brand new, state of the art care home, is set to open its doors in early 2024. Family-owned, and having operated residential care homes for nearly two decades, the team
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York’s rising stars of small business
The resilient community of small businesses in York continues to thrive. Anthony Corps, Director at Hethertons Solicitors, details the importance of the event and its significance to the local economy. Encompassing a huge variety of sectors, small
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Designers scoop top award for recently opened York restaurant
THE designers behind one of York's newest restaurants have scooped a top award. Rachel McLane Ltd was the design consultants behind Andrew Pern's York Minster refectory, which they recently picked up an award at the Northern Design Awards 2023.
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'Micro woods' set to be created in York as part of tree growing plan
Two new 'micro woods' are to be planted in York - both the size of a tennis court. City of York Council is planning the green initiative after scooping a £39,000 grant as part of the "coronation living fund" by DEFRA and the Forestry Commission
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‘She saved my mum’s life’ – woman’s heroic actions at York Christmas market
“She saved my mum’s life.” That’s the message Jayne Hinds wants to get across after the quick-thinking actions of a woman “brought back” her mum, Jean Edwards, after she collapsed in York Christmas market and her heart stopped. The 76-year-old
