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Nine goats found in North Yorkshire – police appeal to find their owner
Nine goats have been found in North Yorkshire – and police are appealing to find their owner. North Yorkshire Police says the animals were found in the Thorpe Underwood area, between York and Boroughbridge. A force spokesperson said they are
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Watch the moment a gang of thieves break into a restaurant near York
CCTV footage has been released of the moment five people raided popular York restaurant. As The Press previously reported, police issued an appeal after the restaurant was broken into during the early hours of Saturday, November 25. Since then
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Person rescued from van stuck in flood water in North Yorkshire
A person was rescued from a van stuck in flood water in North Yorkshire, the fire service has said. The van was stuck in a flooded ford in Setterington, near Malton, at 2.30pm today (Monday, December 4). A spokesperson for North Yorkshire
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Selby prisoner found dead in cell shortly before getting life sentence, inquest told
A North Yorkshire man was found dead in his prison cell shortly before he was due to receive a mandatory life sentence, an inquest has heard. In Lukasz Lukasik’s cell was a piece of card with the words “bye, bye, everyone,” coroner James Hargan
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Fans vote York Valkyrie boss as Women's Super League Coach of the Year
YORK Valkyrie director of rugby Lindsay Anfield has been named as the Betfred Women’s Super League Coach of the Year in the 2023 League Express’ Readers’ Poll. Anfield has now twice been voted as the Women’s Super League Coach of the Year, having
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York man wanted for failing to return to prison has been caught by police
A MAN who was wanted by the police after failing to turn up for recall to prison, has been caught by police. As The Press previously reported, Geoffrey Hicks, 45, was wanted by North Yorkshire Police in late November. A spokesperson for the
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Car thieves strike in North Yorkshire
CAR thieves have struck at an address in North Yorkshire. The county's police say that a 2-in-1 burglary – where thieves break into a home to steal car keys - happened in Lime Street in Harrogate and thieves entered the house before taking two
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Rishi Sunak says BBC should be 'realistic' about what people pay for TV licence fee
Rishi Sunak has shared that the BBC needs to be "realistic about what it can expect people to pay" for the TV licence fee during times of high inflation. The Prime Minister has also welcomed £500 million in savings the corporation plans to make
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Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears
Mars has recalled a number of Revels chocolate products over fears they may contain small pieces of rubber. The confectionery company has recalled three different Revels products due to the issue, which makes them unsafe to eat. The affected
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Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge
Ryanair has been criticised for a "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" add-on charge where some customers are reportedly having to pay a fee to access their digital boarding pass. The budget airline already charges for add-ons such as checked baggage
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Ways to help the homeless in York this winter
A YORK street kitchen is reminding people of ways to help the homeless this winter. Hoping, run entirely by unpaid volunteers, was set up in 2016 to feed the city's homeless and serves hot meals every Sunday afternoon in King’s Manor Garden.
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Van involved in crash with stationary vehicle on North Yorkshire road
A VAN collided with a stationary vehicle on a road in North Yorkshire. Police say the incident happened in Bridlington Road, Humnanby, near Filey, at around 6.35pm on Tuesday, November 28. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "A
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Gang of thieves target popular restaurant near York
A GANG of thieves have raided a popular Italian restaurant near York. Police say that five burglars targeted Burro restaurant, Riccall during the early hours of Saturday morning (November 25). The incident is said to have happened at 4am and
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Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes oldest winner of UK Snooker Championships
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN created more snooker history at the York Barbican, beating Ding Junhui 10-7 to win a record-extending eighth Mr Q UK Championship. O’Sullivan made a blistering start by racing into a 4-1 lead, before Ding rallied to level the
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Talented York photographer launches exhibition at popular York venue
A TALENTED York photographer has launched an exhibition at a popular cafe in the city. Keen photographer Kieran Delaney is 25 and lives in Heworth. He works as a photographer and at Tommy Hilfiger and is a member of The Press Camera Club.
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Leeds United keep up promotion charge against 10-man Middlesbrough
LEEDS United emerged from a stiff test of their Championship promotion credentials with a rip-roaring 3-2 victory against in-form Middlesbrough. Both sides went into the game having collected 22 points from the last ten games but it was the Whites
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Canteen workers walk out at North Yorkshire power station in pay row
Canteen workers have walked out at a North Yorkshire power station in a row over pay. Workers, who are part of the Unite union, are in a dispute with their employer BaxterStorey at the Drax Power Station, near Selby. They called the strike
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Reminder as Santa race comes to major York venue
DOZENS of people are set to dress up as Santa and take part in a race in York this weekend. Chase the Pud sees runners dressed as Santa chasing a giant Christmas Pud around York Racecourse this Sunday (December 10). Read next: Fresh
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Top comedian and TV personality to take to the stage in York
ONE of the country's most popular comedians and TV hosts is coming to York for his first tour since 2016. Paddy McGuinness' 'Nearly there' tour will start in Blackburn, next October. Since 2016, the host of 'Top Gear' and 'Take me out' has released
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Thieves strike at amusement arcade in North Yorkshire – police issue CCTV appeal
Police have issued CCTV images of three men they want to speak to after thieves struck at an amusement arcade in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police says officers received reports of men tampering with gaming machines to release money at Shaws
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Fresh plans unveiled to revitalise York's riverside
REVISED plans to redevelop part of York's riverside have been submitted to the city council. Helmsley Group has submitted a fresh planning application for its ambitious Coney Street Riverside masterplan with changes including increasing the amount
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£3.9 billion Government cash boost to bring faster train journeys from York
A £3.9 billion Government cash boost is to bring faster train journeys to and from York. The Government has today (Monday, December 4) pledged the amount to accelerate the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York
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Why York City loanee Olly Green brings Ardley back to his roots
YORK City boss Neal Ardley can see a lot of himself in talented Hull City loanee Olly Green. The 20-year-old midfielder initially joined the Minstermen on an initial one-month loan from the Sky Bet Championship play-off chasers at the end of October
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What does 'rizz' mean? Oxford word of the year revealed for 2023
The Oxford University Press word of the year for 2023 has been revealed, but it might be a term a lot of people are unfamiliar with. 'Rizz' was the word chosen by the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary. It was one of eight words on
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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas
Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of
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Thief conned bar staff into giving him someone else's wallet with £450 inside
A PUB customer who conned bar staff into handing him someone else’s wallet with £450 inside has been convicted of theft. Andrew White, 60, walked off with the money, a driving licence and bank cards, all of which were inside the wallet, York Magistrates
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Fresh parvovirus warning after York dog owner hit with £6,500 vet bill
A York dog owner has been hit with a £6,500 vet bill after his cocker spaniel caught potentially lethal parvovirus. Now Matthew Winship is warning other dog owners in the city to be on their guard against the serious illness. Matthew, a health
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York care home rated 'good' - but leadership 'requires improvement'
Inconsistent leadership did not always support high-quality care at a council-run care home in York, a report says. Flaxman Avenue care home, a short-break support service providing personal care to two people at the time of an inspection in October
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Police with dogs seize Range Rover in York
POLICE have seized a Range Rover after a roadside stop in York. The county’s police force say that while on mobile patrol with police dog handlers when officers came across the vehicle and stopped the driver. A force spokesman said: “Checks
