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Enquiries for trips to York in 2024 an increase on 'peak' year, says hen party boss
YORK looks set for its biggest wave of hen parties ever this year, according to a company which plans the arrival of thousands of groups. GoHen.com says from its figures that enquiries for trips in 2024 are a 21 per cent increase on the peak year
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Jury discharged in Kuda nightclub sexual assault trial
The jury in the trial of a RAF man accused of sexually assaulting a young woman on the dance floor at Kuda nightclub has been discharged. The jurors told York Crown Court they could not reach either a unanimous or a majority verdict on any of the
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Dad's Army lives on in our living rooms
WHEN I was a child playing at a friend’s house in the North Yorkshire village where I grew up, a visitor arrived. I was excited to learn it was Ian Lavender, Private Pike from Dad’s Army. I can’t remember why he was there - I think it was something
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Drugs, weapons and cash seized after police swoop on home in North Yorkshire
Drugs, weapons and cash were seized by police after officers swooped on a home in North Yorkshire. Officers carried out a drugs warrant at an address in Ripon. “A significant quantity of what is suspected to be a Class A and B drugs were seized
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Woman 'sexually touched' at North Yorkshire bar - police CCTV appeal
CAN you help identify the man in this CCTV image? North Yorkshire Police say they would like to speak to him after a woman was sexually touched as she walked through a Harrogate bar. Read next: York firm with close to 100 year history
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Watch as Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott 'communicates' with late brother's ghost
Paul Elliott, known for starring in CBBC's Chucklevision with his late brother Barry Elliott, is said to have ‘contacted’ his sibling’s ghost. Known as the Chuckle Brothers, they did everything together in the show but since Barry passed away aged
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'Disgraceful' thug punched and kicked vulnerable York homeless man
A thug punched and kicked a vulnerable homeless man outside York Station in a "disgraceful" attack. The victim told police Damen Anthony Metcalfe had “targeted homeless people” before so when he saw him on March 21, he tried to avoid him, said
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Dragon’s Den star and comedy writers among 2024 University Honours
A Dragon’s Den star and comedy writers were among those who collected honours at the University of York this week. Entrepreneur and star of Dragon’s Den Sara Davies, award-winning scriptwriters Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, and public health
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Two men arrested after police swoop on North Yorkshire pub
TWO men were arrested after police raided a North Yorkshire pub. North Yorkshire Police said it carried out a warrant operation at the South Lodge pub in Harrogate Road, Ripon, this morning (Friday, February 9). Officers seized suspected class-A
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'Had we got this draw last year, we can't afford to go' - Acorn boss on Cornwall
“Had we got this draw last year, I would have been emailing the RFL saying that we can’t afford to go.” That is the stark message from York Acorn boss Josh Mortimer as his side make the near 800-mile round trip to Cornwall in the Third Round of
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Police hunt after couple heard shouting racial abuse in North Yorkshire pub
POLICE are hunting a couple heard shouting racial abuse in a North Yorkshire pub. The county's police say it happened at the Buck Inn, Wetherspoons, in Northallerton on Monday, January 22. Read next: Meet the York entrepreneur who
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Archbishop of York says his new publication is 'a simple book about complex things'
A NEW book by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is being published which he said ‘would have helped me when I first explored Christianity’. P is for Pilgrim – The Christian Faith: A Journey from A to Z by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell
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Neal Ardley aims to 'enhance' York City after transfer meeting
NEAL ARDLEY is looking to ‘enhance’ York City with the players he brings into the football club. Danny Amos’ arrival this week was Ardley’s third permanent signing since the York boss took the reigns in September, with the Minstermen proving more
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Six new electric vehicle charging points live in North York Moors
Six new electric vehicle charging points are now live in the North York Moors. Those with electric vehicles will now be able to charge up at Sutton Bank National Park Centre. Six more chargers are set to be installed at Danby Lodge National
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Snow in York - amazing view of snowy Minster taken from the air in 1900s
AS SNOW fell again over York this week we dipped into York's historic photo archive and found this gem. It is an aerial view over York after a snowfall. The caption in the photo says it dates from "1900s". The photo is from the City of York
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WATCH: Car catches fire in York retail park
Firefighters rushed to the scene after a car caught fire in the car park of a York retail park. Witnesses saw smoke and flames coming from the bonnet of the car – a white Hyundai – at about 11.45am today (Friday, February 9) near Greggs in Foss
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High impact light show in York city centre pauses for 'slight issue with power'
A 'slight issue with power' caused the lights to temporarily go out at a visual arts project in York last night (February 8). 'Colour & Light', a projection and sound show lighting up the exterior of York Art Gallery in Exhibition Square, was out
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Five days of disruption as junior doctors to strike later this month in York
Junior doctors will go on strike in York later this month as the pay row with the Government shows no signs of abating. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced today (February 9) that there will be a nationwide walkout from 7am on Saturday
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New £5.5m centre opens in York to address country’s manufacturing skills shortage
A new £5.5 million centre has opened in York to address the country’s manufacturing skills shortage. Lord Mayor of York, Chris Cullwick, cut the ribbon at York College’s new Construction and Engineering Centre Extension and declared its “vitally
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Donaghy in line for debut as York Knights name Challenge Cup squad
ALEX Donaghy could be handed his York Knights debut in Sunday's Betfred Challenge Cup Third Round clash with Dewsbury Rams (2pm). The versatile back, who made the switch to the LNER Community Stadium from Newcastle Thunder during the off-season
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York City to match the intensity of 'play-off worthy' Southend United
LESS than two years on from embarking on a golf tour in Portugal with one another, Neal Ardley and Kevin Maher will lock horns on Saturday (3pm) as York City travel to Southend United. Ardley’s York side will make the long trip down to Southend
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York firm with close to 100 year history goes out of business
A YORK firm which has a history stretching back almost a hundred years has gone out of business and a sale of its stock is taking place. York-based office products supplier Thomas Dick at York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way in Clifton Moor
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Bad weather delays copies of The Press reaching shops in York
Due to bad weather there is a delay in copies of The Press newspaper reaching shops in York today (Friday, February 9). We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused.
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York braces for flooding after snow and rain
Flooding is to hit York today (Friday, February 9) after yesterday’s snow and rain, according to the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency expects the Ouse to be above the top of its normal range (1.9m) by 5pm at the Viking Recorder. Tomorrow
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Explosion and fire warning over cheap heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu
Cheap electric heaters being sold on TikTok and Temu "could explode, cause shock or start fires," consumer group Which? has warned. The watchdog bought and tested eight heaters costing as little as £7.20 from the TiokTok shop and Temu to see if
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Dad of 2 wins £3 million Spanish villa thanks to a second hand armchair
A dad of two has won a £3 million Spanish villa all thanks to a second-hand armchair. Omaze winner Graham Dunlop, 52, went to collect a battered leather chair he bought from a woman online who said he could have it for free as long as he donated
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Stocking up your freezer? Keep these 5 'surprising' foods away from it
Brits are being urged to never put these five food items in their freezer. In the current cost of living crisis, many of us rely on our freezers to feed our families as we try to cut down on our spending and our food waste. It has been found
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Meet the York entrepreneur who faced the TV dragons
A YORK entrepreneur faced down six dragons on hit TV show Dragons' Den last night. Two years ago The Press covered the story of York dad Will Hogge who released a range of cases that convert medical inhalers, such as those used for Asthma, into
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"His pedigree is exceptional" - Neal Ardley lauds new York City man
NEAL ARDLEY went into detail on what York City supporters can expect from new man Danny Amos. The 24-year-old left-back joined York on Tuesday afternoon on a season-long loan, making the switch from Sky Bet League Two outfit Grimsby Town.
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Car flips onto side after crash in North Yorkshire
A CAR has flipped onto its side after coming off the road in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 6.15pm yesterday (February 8) to Beckwithshaw near Harrogate. Read next: Meet the York entrepreneur
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Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in North Yorkshire
POLICE are cracking down on antisocial behaviour in a North Yorkshire town. The county’s police force say they have recently seen an increase in reports of anti social behaviour within the area around Stutton Road in Tadcaster. Read next:
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Final part of Yorkshire's 'Stonehenge of the North' bought for nation
The final piece of a unique stone age monument known as Yorkshire’s ‘Stonehenge of the North’ can now be opened up to the public after it was bought for the nation by English Heritage. The Thornborough Henges, near Ripon, are three giant, circular
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Leaders in York call for growth and stability to help city's economy
No part of the UK has escaped the impact of the flatlining UK economy since 2010, even if York has done relatively well recently, according to analysis from the Centre for Cities in Cities Outlook 2024. In a year of a general election where growth
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York bucks national trend as 'one of best' performers for rising living standards
York is outperforming nearly all other cities economically, with living standards rising faster than most parts of the UK. However, the city’s relative good fortune under a Conservative government contrasts with the vast bulk of the country where
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The 9 symptoms that could mean you are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps to keep your body healthy, but during the autumn and winter months, people are known to have deficiencies in it. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are
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Man shouted 'Here's Johnny' as he smashed terrified father and son's door with axe
An attacker shouted 'Here's Johnny' as he crashed an axe into the front door of a flat repeatedly while a father and son inside feared for their lives, York Crown Court heard. David Paul John Bennett, 52, used the famous Jack Nicholson line from
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‘I’ve never done this before but I’m really excited’ – York woman’s first pageant
A York woman is in the final of a UK pageant – despite it being her first time competing. Kiera McNamee works as a freelance model and studies at the University of York. In March the 33-year-old from Wigginton will go up against competitors