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Man and woman arrested following burglary in North Yorkshire
A MAN and a woman have been arrested following a burglary in North Yorkshire. The county’s police say they were called on Saturday (February 3) to a commercial premise in Huntriss Row at 8.15pm and officers on patrol round the corner, we were
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Woman arrested following police incident in North Yorkshire
A WOMAN has been arrested following a police incident in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say officers in St Thomas Street in Scarborough working with anti-theft group members and the CCTV operators today (February 4) carried out an arrest
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Wakefield Trinity prove too strong for York Knights in 1895 Cup
YORK Knights proved to be no match for Wakefield Trinity’s strength and speed as they fell to a 40-4 defeat in their final AB Sundecks 1895 Cup group stage match at the LNER Community Stadium. In the sides’ first meeting since 1997, the visitors
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Man exposes himself to woman in York car park - police appeal launched
POLICE have appealed for help to catch a man who exposed himself to a woman in a York car park. The man ‘exposed his genitals’ to the woman – who was on her own – in the Nunnery Lane car park at about 6.30pm on Friday. Police say the woman
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Emergency services called after car flips onto roof in village near York
EMERGENCY services were called after a car flipped onto its roof in Askham Richard. No other cars were involved in the incident at 8.43 this morning. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “No people were trapped or injured
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'Get in touch and let us know you're OK': police appeal to missing Annie Dryden
GET in touch and let someone know you’re OK. That’s the message today from police to missing Middlesbrough woman Annie Dryden on the one month anniversary of her disappearance. Annie, 20, was last seen at Battersby on the edge of the North
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Fundraising gig at York pub after day's takings stolen
A York pub was rocking to the rafters this afternoon as regulars staged a fundraising jam session to support the landlords. A week ago on Saturday, as Edinburgh Arms publicans Dave and Lorraine Clark were closing up for the night, a thief stole
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RECAP: York Knights 4-40 Wakefield Trinity - 1895 Cup
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Three car crash on A64 near York - all lanes now reopened
ALL lanes of the A64 have now reopened following a three-car crash near the Designer Outlet this morning. It happened just before the A64 slip road onto the A19. According to AA Roadwatch, three vehicles were involved in the crash near the
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the amount of time we have our heating on for this year. Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental
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Attempted murder latest: manhunt called off after wanted man found
A manhunt launched by detectives investigating an attempted murder near York has been called off after the man they were looking for was found. Police revealed today that the 19-year-old wanted in connection with an incident in Acaster Malbis on
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£150,000 cut from asking price for top York pub
THE asking price for a popular York pub which went on the market last summer has been slashed by £150,000. The Maltings, in Tanner’s Moat, was put up for sale last July with an asking price of £1.5 million. Announcing on Twitter that, after
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Extra names revealed for York Press business event
Further details have been revealed about a business event next month between York St John University and The Press. The first event , which forms part of a series of quarterly events, features former rugby star Tony Underwood as one of our key
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Dog owners warned to not make this mistake that can cause dogs to vomit
Dog owners have been urged to not make this mistake when storing their dog food since it can cause vomiting and even seizures. When it comes to your pet's health, you need to think of everything from the amount of exercise they eat to their diet
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Joinery boost for North Yorkshire business park
Canalside Business Park in Ripon has received a boost with Howdens Joinery moving to the eight-month-old site, which is three-quarters full and already boats Travis Perkins, Screfix, Econ and Toolstation. Howdens Joinery is the UK’s largest manufacturer
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Hidden History of York: the story behind York's most controversial artist
DAVID WILSON unearths the background to the man who stands in front of the City Art Gallery HE’S not exactly hidden from York history, so many residents and visitors to York cannot avoid encountering William Etty. However, the details of his
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Sam Ryder - tickets for summer Bridlington gig go on sale tomorrow
EUROVISION star Sam Ryder is to perform live on the Yorkshire coast this summer. The singer/ songwriter, who shot to fame after representing the UK at Eurovision in 2022 with his song Space Man, has announced a concert at Bridlington Spa on August
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How to beat ‘urge surfing’ – mindful tips to manage unwanted urges
DO you ever get the urge to do something, something that you later wish you hadn’t done? Perhaps you have an unwanted habit, that starts with an urge you don’t seem to be able to control. If so, then rest assured you are not the only one, it’s something
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I blind tested supermarket ciders and only one wasn't a complete waste of time
Cider is a quintessentially British drink with so many flavours and different varieties out there that you are spoilt for choice. I personally adore it, and even though I have faced much derision from my friends for preferring it over beer I'd
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Here's how you can make an entire Sunday Roast in an air fryer
It's Sunday Roast season for sure and if you're wondering if you can cook up a feast in the air fryer - the answer is yes. There's perhaps nothing more comforting than indulging in a roast chicken (or beef) once the wet and wintery weather arrives
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Firefighters rush to tackle fire – to find ‘emergency alarm’ was an alarm clock!
Firefighters rushed to a home in Harrogate’s Regent Avenue last night following reports of an alarm going off – only to find it was an alarm clock. They were called out at 7.27pm last night. “A crew from Harrogate responded to a report of an
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Tree surgeon rushed to hospital - after falling from the tree he was cutting
A TREE surgeon had to be rushed to hospital with suspected spinal injuries - after falling from the tree he was cutting back. Emergency services were called to the scene, at Wilsill near Ripon, at 5.28pm last night. A spokesperson for North
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Harry Gration, Judi Dench, Mad Albert - readers reveal who deserves York statue
WHO deserves a statue in York? That is the question we posed to Press readers on our social media sites. We got scores of answers covering a wide range of York personalities, both alive and dead. Among the more popular suggestions were
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Dark Skies Festival 2024: Here's what is going on around York
IT was back in 2016 when the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks decided to join forces and stage their first Dark Skies Festival as a way of showcasing the wonders of a truly inky black sky studded with thousands of stars. The festival
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York Minster: Events and services for Easter period revealed
THE times and dates for all services and events for Lent, Holy Week and Easter at York Minster have been revealed. The services will begin on Tuesday, February 13 with the arrival of the Lent Cross - which is set to be suspended from the central
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Busby has 'missed out on so much in life' says the RSPCA. Could you give him a home?
Meet Busby - a 'sweet but shy dog' who is ready to find a home to call his home. Staff at the York RSPCA's animal home off Landing Lane say he was brought to them by an inspector because his needs were not getting met. "Busby is a very sweet
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Why these 3 pubs in North Yorkshire offer some of the UK's 'best' Sunday roasts
Three pubs across North Yorkshire have been named among the UK’s best 25 places to visit for a Sunday roast in the UK. The Times asked top chefs to “come up with their favourite Sunday lunch spots from across the country.” It added: "From a
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Man must pay £540 after not clearing up his dog's poo
A man who allowed his dog to poo in the street and didn't clear it up must pay out £540. David Griffiths, of Tennyson Avenue, Bridlington, was seen on CCTV allowing his dog to foul and not cleaning it up on May 18, 2023, at the junction of the
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'Lost' English saint from York set to take his rightful place in history
A ‘lost’ English saint who was for many years the Archbishop of York looks set to finally take his rightful place in history. Scholars of the middle ages have long known that Thurstan, the Archbishop of York from 1114 to 1140, was one of the most
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This is how we can restore the River Foss to its natural state
MONIKA SMIEJA of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reports on efforts to restore the River Foss to its former pristine state An exploration of the twists and turns of York’s charming alleyways may have led you to stumble upon the deep and canal-like
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Man admits owning illegal truncheon - which he kept for 'sentimental reasons'
A SON'S memento of his deceased father landed him in court after police searched his house. Officers found a telescopic truncheon or asp at James Hunter’s home, said James De-Ville, prosecuting at York Magistrates' Court. It is now illegal
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Preparations underway for spectacular free art project in York
TWO large black ‘monoliths’ have appeared in Exhibition Square in York as preparations get underway for a spectacular exhibition. Work has begun on the final preparations for ‘Colour & Light’, a spectacular evening show of visual arts using 3D
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The North Yorkshire walk with 'stunning views' among UK's best this winter
A scenic walk at a "deserted medieval village" in North Yorkshire has been named as one of the best to enjoy this winter with “stunning views.” The Wharram Percy circular route featured in the top 10 list by The Guardian which asked writers and
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Former radio host launches podcast to showcase York's businesses
A FORMER radio host and York resident has launched a podcast to tell the stories of the city’s businesses and charities. Sophie Hudson, formerly of Harrogate’s Stray FM and York’s Minster FM, has launched “Between these walls”. Sophie, who now