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SIX flood warnings now in force in York - river set to peak
A sixth flood warning has been issued for York tonight - with the River Ouse expected to peak. Four flood warnings - meaning 'act now, flooding expected' - were in place first thing this morning (Monday, December 11), rising to five and now six
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Firefighters rescue three motorists from flood water near York
Three motorists were rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in flood water near York today (December 11). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to two separate incidents - both in Buttercrambe, near Stamford Bridge,
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Nantwich Town 'thoroughly deserved' York City FA Trophy upset
PAUL Carden lauded Nantwich Town after their Isuzu FA Trophy upset against York City, believing that he would struggle to witness a better first-half performance than his side displayed. It was an afternoon in Cheshire that the Minstermen would
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PICTURES: Vehicle submerged and streets flooded in York
These pictures reveal the full extent of flooding in York after days of heavy rain in the wake of two storms. As of Monday evening, The Environment Agency had issued five flood warnings - meaning 'act now, flooding is expected' and four alerts
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Another win for York estate agent
After winning the British Property awards for York for the third year running, a York-based estate agency has won anther top award. Bishops has now earned the EA Masters gold award at the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards at a glittering ceremony
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Friends on a roll with shop just outside York
Three friends have taken over a sandwich shop in a popular village near York. Sisters Zoe Robinson and Emma Neale from Wilberfoss have partnered with Jodie Tate from High Catton to take on the lease of the former Bridge Rolls sandwich shop at 2
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York home gets into the Christmas spirit with GIANT Santa in driveway
A York home has got into the Christmas spirit by installing a giant Santa Claus in its driveway. Peter Routledge is the man behind the display at his home in Upper Poppleton, opposite the Lord Collingwood pub. He said he bought the eight-metre-tall
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Senior US Pentagon officer on trial at York magistrates accused of injuring boys
A senior United States military officer caused a collision which left two teenagers seriously injured and buried under debris, prosecutors have told a court. Colonel Benjamin Oakes – who is understood to be the head of space policy for the US joint
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How this popular York business won our Retail, Tourism and Leisure award
The York Press now completes its profiles of the winners of our 2023 business awards. In the category for retail, tourism and leisure business, the winner is Potionsss Cauldron. The Potions Cauldron Group are the makers of magical drinks and
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Leeds United clinical as Blackburn triumph keeps up promotion charge
CLINICAL goals from in-form Dan James and Crysenscio Summerville maintained Leeds United’s Championship promotion push with a 2-0 win at Blackburn Rovers. “They were ice-cold finishes,” said Whites’ manager Daniel Farke whose men stay in the slipstream
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How a top York businesswoman became the Press Business Personality of the Year
Today, we feature the last two profiles of winners from this year's York Press business awards. Sarah Czarnecki is the Business Personality of the Year for 2023. Sarah is a well-known York hotelier, having for some years been a director of
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Another flood warning issued for York - as more rain forecast for Tuesday
FIVE flood warnings have now been issued for the River Ouse in the York area - with more rain forecast for Tuesday. Four flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - have also been issued - including for the River Foss in York. The Environment
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CCTV appeal issued after community hall in York damaged
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a community hall in York was damaged. North Yorkshire Police says the criminal damage was caused at Folk Hall, in New Earswick, at about midnight on Saturday, November 25.
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Police appeal to find motorbike stolen in York
Police are seeking the public’s help to find a motorbike stolen in York. North Yorkshire Police says the red and white Yamaha YZF R125 was taken from Greenwood Grove, in Woodthorpe, in the early hours of Saturday, December 2. It has the registration
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CCTV appeal after man becomes aggressive with shop staff in North Yorkshire
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after a man became aggressive with staff at a shop in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police says the incident happened at about 1pm on Saturday, November 25, at the One Stop
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Police appeal after man makes threats to family in North Yorkshire
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and information after a man made threats to a family in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police says the incident happened in Newborough, Scarborough, at 12.45pm on Sunday, December 3. A force spokesperson
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Thieves make off with £400 worth of stolen goods from store – CCTV appeal
Police have issued CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to after thieves made off with £400 worth of stolen goods from a store in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police says the theft happened at Boots in Finkle Hill, Sherburn in
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Three arrests and £10,000 worth of stolen clothes seized in York after tip off
Police arrested three people and seized almost £10,000 worth of stolen clothes in York after a tip off from a member of the public. North Yorkshire Police says officers were alerted to a vehicle acting suspiciously at York Designer Outlet on Saturday
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Raider makes off with jewellery after breaking into home
A raider made off with jewellery after smashing glass in a backdoor to burgle a home. Police say the incident happened in Cherry Tree Close in Brayton, Selby, between 4pm on Saturday (December 9) and 7pm on Sunday (December 10). A spokesperson
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Extra emergency beds for rough sleepers in York
Council chiefs are offering up to 29 extra emergency beds in York to accommodate rough sleepers coming from other areas this winter. In the official annual rough sleeper count on November 8, which was independently verified by Homeless Link, 15
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Two electric bikes stolen from home in York
TWO electric bikes hwere stolen from a home in York. The pair of black e-bikes, manufactured by Yadea, were said to be taken in the early hours of Wednesday (December 6) from the rear of a home on Tedder Road, Foxwood. A spokesperson for North
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Further delays to re-opening of historic toll bridge near York
Bad weather and a ‘technical issue’ has caused months of further delay to the re-opening of a toll bridge near York. Aldwark Bridge, which crosses the Ouse between Aldwark and Little Ouseburn, near Boroughbridge, has been closed since April for
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Hundreds of people attend reception spreading Christmas cheer in York
Hundreds of people gathered to spread Christmas cheer in York. The group – over 360 of the city’s older residents – met in the Assembly Rooms, Blake Street, for the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Receptions on Tuesday, December
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York firms in major village housing scheme
TWO York business are behind plans to transform a derelict site in a village near Tadcaster with 56 new homes. Developers York-based Simpson, plus Bramham House Ltd are working with York designers Vincent and Partners on the site on the edge of
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Man arrested after three women injured in York city centre street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after three women were injured in a York city centre street. North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Blake Street, York, in the early hours of today (Monday, December 11) after reports
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Two British music icons to join forces for headline gig in North Yorkshire
Two British music icons are to join forces for a headline gig in North Yorkshire. Indie giants Johnny Marr and The Charlatans will perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday, June 29. The founding Smiths member and guitarist will bring
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Harrogate Town defender returns for second spell with York City
YORK City have welcomed back Will Smith for a second spell at the club on a one-month loan from Harrogate Town. The defender first joined the Minstermen from their Sky Bet League Two neighbours at the end of September, making 13 appearances as
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Dr Michael Mosley reveals 30 second trick that helps with long life and sickness
Health guru Michael Mosley has had his say on the increasingly popular cold shower therapy. Speaking on a new BBC Radio 4 podcast called Cold Therapy, Dr Mosley said: "The cold is something we, at times, can work with and harness in ways that can
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Risk of mosquito-borne diseases looms for UK, health officials warn
Mosquito-borne diseases could arrive in the UK as early as the 2040s, health officials have warned. There is concern the UK could become more suitable for invasive species such as the Asian tiger mosquito. It has the potential to spread dengue
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Man taken to hospital after house fire in town near York
A man was taken to hospital after a house fire in a town near York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says two fire crews were called to the blaze at a home in the Petre Avenue area of Selby at 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday, December 10).
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New business group aims to help new mayor of York and North Yorkshire
A major Yorkshire business group and York’s universities have come together to help the city make the most of devolution. The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, along with the universities of York and York St John, have launched the Devolution
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Incident rooms open as fresh flood warning issued for York
Incident rooms have been opened as a fresh flood warning for York was issued this morning (Monday, December 11). The move comes as river levels continue to rise after a weekend of heavy rain in the wake of Storm Elin and Storm Fergus. The Environment
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Help bring some festive magic to children in York Hospital this Christmas
YORK and Scarborough Hospitals Charity is asking the public for support ahead of the festive period. The charity is hoping to help the patients on their children's wards have the best Christmas experience they can. Despite staff doing their
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'Dire situation': York council finance chief calls for 'urgent rescue plan'
York’s finance executive has called for an “urgent rescue plan” for councils as one in five fear going bust. Cllr Katie Lomas, the finance executive at the City of York Council, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service she’s “seriously concerned
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Drugs gang ringleaders who used 'children to make money' are jailed
Seven members of an organised crime gang who flooded North Yorkshire with heroin and crack cocaine have been sentenced. The two ringleaders have been jailed for a total of 17 years. All seven appeared at Leeds Crown Court on December 8 and
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PICTURES: Christmas fayre launches for third year in North Yorkshire town
ONE of North Yorkshire's most popular festive events is back. The third Harrogate Christmas Fayre has added some new attractions to its festive programme this year. Running alongside the fayre, a open top bus experience has also been launched
