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Motorists warned to avoid main road in North Yorkshire after serious crash
Motorists are being urged to avoid a main road tonight (Wednesday, February 14) after a serious accident which is causing delays. As reported by The Press online, emergency services are dealing with a crash on the A1041, between Selby and Camblesforth
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Victory for York schools taking part in regional F1 competition
THERE were victory smiles after two days of competition for pupils at York schools taking part in regional finals of a national educational project. Children from Archbishop Holgate’s School, Hempland Primary School and Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary
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Kids eat free at almost 300 pubs this half-term including Greene King and more
Millions of schoolchildren are currently on their half-term holiday across the UK leaving some parents in the lurch and struggling to keep them entertained. Fancy shaking things up a bit with a midweek meal? Well, look no further. Hungry Horse
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Nationwide warns mortgage rates will be increasing amid 'volatile' market
At the start of the week Nationwide Building Society shared that interest rates will be increasing for some of its mortgages. According to the bank, mortgage rates will rise by up to 0.25 percentage points from Tuesday (13 February), although some
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Two women taken to hospital after crash near North Yorkshire town
TWO elderly women have been taken to hospital after a car they were in hit a tree in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) said it was called to Camblesforth, near Selby, at 10.21 this morning (February 14). A spokesperson
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Lakes outdoors firm opens store in North Yorkshire town
One of England’s oldest award-winning outdoor retailers George Fisher has ventured from their historic Lake District home for the first time in their 67 year history to set up shop in Harrogate. This new store at Station Parade is only the second
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Drowning man rescued by members of the public in North Yorkshire
MEMBERS of the public have rescued a man drowning off the North Yorkshire coast. The county's police say they responded to a call that a man was drowning in the sea off Foreshore Road in Scarborough at about 11pm, on Sunday (February 11). A
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Fresh appeal after police incident at major York venue
POLICE in York have made a fresh appeal after two men have been arrested following a fight outside the LNER Community Stadium in the city. North Yorkshire Police say they are appealing for witnesses and information about a fight which happened
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North Yorkshire fuel supplier buys ten tankers for £2million
A North Yorkshire heating oil supplier has hit the century after spending £2million on ten new tankers. Rix Petroleum Ltd, based on York Road, Malton, has bought 10 DAF tankers, taking its fleet past the 100 mark. The trucks will replace some
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Why York snapper Julia is the cat's whiskers for pet photography
A York photographer is the cats whiskers- when it comes to taking pictures of pets. Julia Healey of Julia Healey Photography has gained international recognition by winning a top award with the Guild of Professional Photographers. The Guild
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Water, water everywhere! 11 incredible photos of York after the rain
YORK is postcard-pretty with its historic fabric and world-famous landmarks. But has it ever looked more stunning than in this set of incredible images by York photographer Matt Lightfoot? Matt is a member of our popular Press Camera Club on
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Pay boost for staff at York bus company
A major York bus company says it is to start paying the Real Living Wage (RLW) to all its staff from April. The move comes as bus companies have struggled to find recruits in recent years, which in some cases has led to service cuts, even if temporarily
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Thieves raid popular North Yorkshire fish and chip shop
THIEVES have struck at a popular North Yorkshire fish and chip shop. Police in Whitby have issued images of two men they would like to speak to following a burglary at The Fish Box in Langborne Road in the town. It happened in January and cash
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North Yorkshire single malt whisky distillery announces latest bottling
A North Yorkshire distillery has begun bottling its latest iteration of its popular STR-finished whisky. Filey Bay STR Finish Batch #4, 46% vol, builds on the success of STR Finish Batch #3 which won Platinum in the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards
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Police warning to drivers after crash in North Yorkshire
POLICE are warning drivers to avoid a busy road in North Yorkshire after a crash. As previously reported by The Press, there has been an crash in Bawtry Road (A1041), between Brayton and Camblesforth near Selby. ⚠️ Road closure ⚠️
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Yorkshire wolds brewery can now do its own cans after £100,000 spend
An East Yorkshire brewery has invested in a canning line in response to customer demand. Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery, just south of Scarborough, marked its entry into the canned beer market with the launch of Wild Swim earlier this month
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York Girls celebrate district success after reaching semi-final
THE Under-14's York and District Girl's football team has reached the semi-finals of a national competition. Following a nail-biting victory in the English Schools' Football Association (ESFA) Under-14's Champions Cup over Sefton, based in Liverpool
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This North Yorkshire 'pastel-painted wonder' is among UK's best boutique theatres
Do you love going to watch a play? A boutique theatre in North Yorkshire has been named among the best in the UK. The Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond featured in the highly praised “seven of the UK’s best boutique theatres” list by The Times
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Person hit by train - disruption to LNER services through York
A person has been hit by a train today (February 14) - causing disruption to LNER services through York. LNER posted on X at 06.48am that its Glasgow Central service to London King's Cross had terminated in Newcastle. The company has since
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'In one day, we lost everything': York's Ukrainian refugees on invasion anniversary
TWO years after Russia invaded her country and forced her and her son Danylo to flee, Helena Vyshnevska is still burdened by a feeling she can’t shake off - guilt. “A lot of Ukrainians (who fled the war) have feelings of guilt,” she said. “We are
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Simply the best! Why North Yorkshire's Liz is a winner again!
IT'S hats off again for Simply Devine - the North Yorkshire millinery business that keeps turning heads at awards ceremonies. The business has been announced as a winner in the 7th English Wedding Awards 2024. Following on from its success
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York chocolate firm's 'love letter' to the city with new branded product range
A York chocolate company has launched a new range of chocolate bars named after the city in what it calls a ‘love letter’ to its home. The Wizards Magic, which is based on the Northminster Business Park in Upper Poppleton, is paying homage with
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Delays for drivers after lorry loses 'large amount of rubble' on major road in York
Drivers are facing delays after a lorry lost a “large amount of rubble” on a major road in York, police said. The incident is causing disruption to traffic on the A64 at the A19 junction eastbound. Surrounding roads in the area are also being
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Is Downton Abbey coming back? 'Secret' series 7 begins filming per reports
It’s been just over eight years since the last series of Downton Abbey aired on ITV, which began in 2010. But fans may not have long to wait to see the lives of the aristocratic Yorkshire Crawley family on TV screens once more as it’s been reported
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Air ambulance lands in field in North Yorkshire as accident closes road
AN accident has closed a road in North Yorkshire. The A1041 Bawtry Road in Camblesforth near Selby is shut and there is queueing traffic. Eyewitnesses reported an air ambulance in a field near the road. The Press has approached Yorkshire
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Sykes-Kenworthy displays impress York City boss Neal Ardley
YORK City boss Neal Ardley has been impressed by goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy's recent showings between the sticks. Sykes-Kenworthy was Ardley's first permanent addition to the football club, joining York in October for an undisclosed fee
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More misery for train passengers in York as drivers vote to continue strike action
Train drivers at five rail operators have voted to continue taking strike action for six months in the long running pay row – bringing more misery for passengers in York. Operators affected by the Aslef union walkouts include Northern, which runs
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York firms hear tips for retail and hospitality success at council event
York retailers and hospitality firms received some tips for success at an industry forum organised by City of York Council. The event- the first of its kind- at the council’s West Offices featured a keynote speech from James Sawley, HSBC Corporate
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Bikers, a rom-com- and Ukrainian opera. More things to do in the week ahead
BIKERS divided by Brexit, beach encounters with Orpheus, a joyful mess in art, an Eighties rom-com revisited, Ukrainian opera and a big summer signing for Scarborough brighten Charles Hutchinson's days ahead York play of the week: Pilot Theatre
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York Acorn hit back at Cornwall after allegations of Challenge Cup crowd trouble
YORK Acorn have hit back at Cornwall RLFC's handling of allegations of spectator misconduct during the sides' Betfred Challenge Cup Third Round clash on Saturday. A statement released following the game's conclusion alleged that a small number
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Well-known York pub up for sale
A WELL-KNOWN York pub is one of 25 across the North of England that have gone up for sale. Avison Young and Watling Real Estate are marketing the former Wear Inns pub portfolio (The Milton Three Pub Group) which includes The Priory in Micklegate
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'Farewell Tommy Dick’s - we'll miss you'
While some time-honoured York businesses do prevail, many shops, ‘eateries’ and other firms seem to come and go with great regularity. Sometimes it seems like ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ - a contrast with days gone by. The latest firm to stop trading
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'My library is the beating heart of my community'
So, the council is considering £600,000 cuts to our library services (The Press, February 14). We’ve got used to accepting substandard services with a sharp intake of breath and a tightening of the lips. But let’s be sure we really understand the
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York and North Yorkshire businesses urged to help with quarterly economic survey
Businesses in the region are being offered the chance to share their experiences and challenges with some of the most important figures in British economics. West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has been running its Quarterly Economic Survey
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Man in 50s dies of injures after being found in woodland in North Yorkshire
A man in his late 50s died of his injuries after being found in woodland in North Yorkshire, police said. Emergency services rushed to Bishop Wood near Selby yesterday (Tuesday, February 13) and provided emergency first aid to the man. The
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'We didn't deserve to lose' - Ardley angered as York City pay price against Dorking
NEAL Ardley is adamant that York City did not deserve to lose to fellow strugglers Dorking Wanderers last night. With the help of the crossbar, Tom Blair's thunderous long-range stunner settled the twice-rearranged match six minutes from time,
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Arrests after police operation in York
SEVERAL people have been arrested following a police operation in York. North Yorkshire Police say that following a recent operation in and around Marygate just outside Museum Gardens in York the team successfully intercepted someone carrying drugs
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Millions of Sky customers warned of price hike and urged to 'take action now'
All UK Sky broadband users have been urged to "take action now" ahead of a major price hike coming into effect. The internet provider said prices will rise by around 6.7% this April. Meaning if you currently pay £40 per month, your bill will increase
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These lonely hearts found love through their local newspaper - see the clippings
Valentine's Day in 2024 might feel like it's all swiping back and forth on apps but it's not too different from the world of placing a dating advert in your local newspaper. The global leader in family history, Ancestry, has uncovered some of the
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This Valentine's Day afternoon tea made me fall in love with food all over again
This afternoon tea made me fall in love with food all over again – could it be the best Valentine’s gift at home for a loved one? After Christmas, I felt like I needed a total food detox, from luxury chocolates to cheese - but I knew it wouldn’
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One of York's most historic structures needs rotten timbers replacing
ONE of York’s most significant historic structures needs its roof replacing due to rotting timbers and water damage, according to planning documents. Bootham Bar, the Grade I listed building and Scheduled Monument in the city centre, has been the
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'Leave our libraries alone!' - York library users speak out against cuts
IT’S 11am on a Monday morning at Tang Hall Explore library, and the place is buzzing. In the brightly-lit children’s area, young mums and their children are playing on special floor mats. The bank of computer terminals along one wall of the
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Could it be 'bye-bye' to the hated bollards in Acomb's Front Street?
SOME of the hated bollards that locals say have ruined Acomb’s Front Street could soon be no more. Council bosses are expected next week to agree to ‘engage’ with local residents to look at how the area could be further improved. And among
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Patients may face longer journey to hospital as 'boundary diverts' expand
MORE ambulance patients whose nearest hospital is York will be sent to Harrogate instead, as a hospital trust expands its "boundary diverts". The boundary arrangement between York Hospital and Harrogate District Hospital has been in place since
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‘There aren’t many shops like mine’ – high street trader bows out after 25 years
The owner of a popular store in a town near York has announced he is bowing out after 25 years. Richard Schofield opened Heaven and Home in Selby after moving to the town from Wetherby. This summer he plans to retire and the building has been
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York dog's cunning ploy goes viral on TikTok - and even makes Newsweek
A York dog has devised a clever trick to fool his owner into giving him a treat – and the ploy has resulted in the pet going viral on TikTok and appearing in a top US news magazine. Ex-racing Greyhound Burt concocted the trick against his owner
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York City rue missed chances as Blair beauty sees Dorking snatch late winner
A RARE moment of magic from Tom Blair proved enough to condemn York City to a 1-0 defeat against fellow Vanarama National League strugglers Dorking Wanderers at the LNER Community Stadium. Neal Ardley’s side were left wishing that it had not been