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'Get well soon, Your Majesty': Archbishop of York's message to King Charles
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has sent a message of hope and prayer to King Charles following the news of his cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace revealed on Monday (February 5) that the King had been diagnosed with a form of cancer -
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Share your best wishes to King Charles after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Who will succeed King Charles III? See the royal family line of succession
The British throne has passed hands many times over the centuries, occurring most recently upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. The person who the title of King or Queen passes onto is determined by something called the line of succession
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When King Charles visited York and North Yorkshire
Following news that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer The Press is looking back at the King's most recent visits to York and North Yorkshire. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments
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What happens if King Charles III abdicates the British throne?
While rare, abdications are not unheard of in the UK, leaving many curious as to what would happen if King Charles relinquished the throne. The last abdication took place on December 10, 1936, when Edward VIII decided to marry American actor and
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RECAP: King Charles III cancer diagnosis
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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Two men arrested after fight outside LNER Community Stadium
TWO men have been arrested following a fight outside the LNER Community Stadium in York. North Yorkshire Police say that they were called to the ground on the outskirts of York at about 4.40pm yesterday (February 4), shortly before the conclusion
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State pension will need to rise to 71 in near future, careers experts claim
The state pension age could increase to 71 in the near future, some careers experts have claimed. Middle-aged workers could see the state pension age increase by a few years due to the impact of growing life expectancy and falling birthrates.
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North Yorkshire firm fined £330,500 over its employee's death
A NORTH Yorkshire company has been fined £330,500 after one of its employees was killed in an incident on a construction site. Dean Myers, 56, was hit on the head by a 16-ton excavator and died at the scene from what the Health and Safety Executive
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Tesco issues 'do not eat' warning as product recalled due to health issues
Tesco has recalled some of its sweet treats due to a packaging error which could result in a possible health risk. The supermarket giant is recalling its Tesco 18 Cupcakes pack, as they have been mispacked with the 12 Party Cupcakes which contain
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York RLFC investigating incident during Wakefield Trinity Cup clash
YORK RLFC are investigating an incident involving supporters during yesterday's AB Sundecks 1895 Cup clash with Wakefield Trinity at the LNER Community Stadium. A hat-trick of tries from debutant Lachlan Walmsley and Max Jowitt's near-faultless
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Go-cart stolen in burglary that caused ‘significant damage’ to North Yorkshire school
A go-cart was stolen during a burglary that caused “significant damage” to a North Yorkshire school, police said. The incident happened at Brompton Hall School between 2am and 3am today (Monday, February 5). “An unknown offender entered the
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Baby taken ill at York supermarket sparks police appeal
A BABY has been taken ill at a York supermarket, sparking a police appeal. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for members of the public who came to the aid of a man and child in a York car park to come forward. Read next: Teenager
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in court in York
A TEENAGER arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a nationwide police search has appeared in court today. Jack Crawley, 19, was detained in the Bristol area yesterday and remanded in custody following an incident near Acaster Malbis in
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York waves goodbye to symbolic ledger stone as it starts journey to New York
A ledger stone commemorating the long-standing links between York and New York has started its journey across the Atlantic. The inscribed stone slab is being gifted from York to New York. It was designed by stonemason Richard Bossons who was
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Vandals target car close to school in North Yorkshire
VANDALS have targeted a car close to a school in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police say it happened between 3pm and 4pm on Tuesday, January 30 and 3pm and 4pm on Wednesday, January 31 in Highfield Road near St Mary's RC Primary school
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REVEALED: Dramatic emergency that caused 'loud bang' over York
A loud bang heard over York today was a sonic boom after RAF Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled to intercept an unidentified aircraft. As reported by The Press, residents across York were startled by a loud bang shortly before midday today (Monday
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Burglars strike in North Yorkshire village
BURGLARS have struck in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a commercial burglary that happened in Long Marston in Wetherby Road at approximately 10.35pm on Sunday, February 4 and involved
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Lib Dems announce candidate for York & North Yorkshire mayor
The Liberal Democrats have revealed a businesswoman and councillor as their candidate for the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire councillor for Masham and Fountains, and owner of Swinton Park, Felicity Cunliffe-Lister has
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Loud bang heard over York this morning
A LOUD bang was heard over York this morning, just before midday. At 11.52pm, residents in York reported hearing two loud bangs. One reader of The Press, 89, from Fishergate said: "I heard a distinct bang, and possibly a slight vibration hitting
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Work underway on £42 million new development in North Yorkshire village
WORK is underway on a £42 million 150-home development in a North Yorkshire village. Avant Homes North Yorkshire, which launched a year ago, is building new homes in Sherburn-in-Elmet near Tadcaster. Called Bishop’s Quarter and located off
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Prime Minister samples North Yorkshire food and drink at Parliament event
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sampled food and drink from businesses across York and North Yorkshire during an event at Parliament. Traders from the area descended on London for the North Yorkshire Food Day. Mr Sunak spoke to exhibitors about
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York City knocked back in efforts to bring in new players
NEAL ARDLEY confirmed that York City had been knocked back in their efforts to bring in players, but remain intent on adding to the squad. York were expecting a busy January with regards to transfer ongoings, but only welcomed attacker Billy Chadwick
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'We were second best' - Knights boss on learning curve against Wakefield
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson concedes that his side were second best in every department to a strong Wakefield Trinity in Sunday's AB Sundecks 1895 Cup group stage match. A hat-trick from former Halifax Panthers winger Lachlan Walmsley and
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York braces for snow this week as weather warnings are issued
SNOW is forecast for York this week, and the Met Office has issued two days of weather warnings. On Thursday and Friday (February 8 and 9), yellow warnings for snow have been issued for York by the Met Office. The warnings cover the north of
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Asda acquires two stores in York area as supermarket giant announces huge expansion
Asda has acquired two convenience stores in the York area as part of the supermarket giant’s ambitious plans to expand across the UK. The stores next to the petrol stations in Boroughbridge Road
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Young photographer of the year award announced - part organised by York museum
THE search to find the UK’s most promising young railway photographers has begun with the launch of a national competition. The Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition 2025 officially opened for entries on February 1 and closes on January
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Wanted man, Bradley Hunter, arrested after police appeal
A wanted man from Tadcaster has been arrested after an appeal. Earlier this month, police issued an appeal for 30-year-old Bradley Hunter, who is from Tadcaster. A spokesperson said: "He was arrested yesterday afternoon. "Thank you to everyone
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Urgent appeal to find missing man
AN urgent appeal has been issued for help to find a missing man with links to North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say that Godfrey, 71, was last seen at 8am on Saturday (February 3) at an address in High Street, Goldthorpe. Read next:
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Maidenhead rally at defensive efforts in hard-fought draw at York City
MAIDENHEAD United assistant manager Ryan Peters rallied at the Magpies' defending in Saturday's 1-1 draw with York City. It took York an own goal from Sam Beckwith to draw level with Maidenhead after Ashley Nathaniel-George's earlier opener, with
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UK-wide manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day
The manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day after a mum and her kids were victims of a chemical attack in Clapham. Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for the 35-year-old since Wednesday after a 31-year-old
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Wagamama to open 10 new restaurants across the UK in the next year
Popular restaurant chain Wagamama has shared plans to open up to 10 new restaurants around the UK in a move which it said will create 500 jobs. The pan-Asian restaurant chain opened its first new site of the year in Bentley Bridge in Wolverhampton
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Dog falls 30ft in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY services have been called in after a dog has fallen 30ft in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 5.31pm yesterday (February 4) to Sheepfoot Hill in Malton. A service spokesman said: “A crew
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Wanted man arrested in York
A WANTED man has been arrested in York. North Yorkshire Police say that last night (February 4) York local inner and outer neighbourhood policing teams working together carried out an operation in Marygate, following information from the community
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Where developers North Star and John Neal have been successful in York
Today’s report on the administration of Heworth Green Developments and other recent business failures contrasts with other successes from the partnerships of John Neal and Stephen Ellis and their companies North Star (York) Limited and Neal Investments
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What now for 600 flats scheme as York gas works developer enters administration?
A plan to build 600 flats in York looks up in the air after its developer went into administration, with its creditors owed more than £37 million. The scheme concerns the site of the former Heworth Gas Works, which has approval to build the homes