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Where is Emmerdale filmed? Find out if you can visit the ITV soap's set
We all like to know the filming locations of our favourite TV shows – mainly because it makes them feel a little more realistic. Loyal fans may also hope to visit the sets of their beloved ITV programmes, including Emmerdale – but have you ever
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Tory leader slams plans to 'downgrade' York's Lord Mayor
The leader of the Tory group on York council says he is "surprised and disappointed" by plans to "downgrade" the role of the city's Lord Mayor. As revealed by The Press earlier today (Thursday, February 15), changes have been proposed to the position
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Cordon in place in North Yorkshire town after part of canopy falls
Firefighters cordoned off an area outside a building in North Yorkshire after part of a canopy fell off. A crew was on the scene in St Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, at 2.55pm today (Thursday, February 15). They put a cordon in place to keep
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Two people taken to hospital after multiple vehicles crash on major road near York
Two people were taken to hospital after multiple vehicles crashed on a major road near York, the fire service said. Emergency services were on the scene on the A19 in Escrick at 2pm today (Thursday, February 15). Two people were taken to hospital
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Farmer fined after woman left with 'life-changing injuries' as she's trampled by cows
A farmer has been fined after a woman and her friend had to climb up a tree to escape an attack by more than a dozen cows on a public right of way after they were trampled by the farm animals. Janicke Tvedt and David Hood had set out on a popular
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100-year-old Joan cuts ribbon at re-opening of community shop near York
A Centenarian re-opened a community shop near York which has been expanded and refurbished, securing its future. The shop in the village of Huby, between York and Easingwold, staged a special ceremony earlier this month to mark the completion of
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Thieves target home in York town
THIEVES have targeted a home in a York town. North Yorkshire Police say a variety of items were stolen from the garage in Calf Close in Haxby sometime between December 23 and February 3, including a snap on toolbox containing tools worth about
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New award to recognise York's 'hospitality heroes' reveals shortlist
A new award has been launched to recognise York’s ‘Hospitality Heroes.’ Make it York and the Hospitality Association York (HAY) will be launching the award at this year’s York Tourism Awards next month. The award recognises the contributions
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Leading Yorkshire business magazine publishes first issue for 2024
The first edition of the Yorkshire Business Review for 2024 has been released by the York Press. The 52-page publication has been available for five years and can be read both online and in hardcopy. It profiles a range of York businesses,
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Boost for railway apprenticeships in York area
NETWORK Rail and its supply chain partners have joined forces to launch PlanBEE Rail, a bespoke apprenticeship programme which aims to develop a new generation of project managers, specifically trained to meet the changing needs of the rail sector.
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Growing North Yorkshire consultancy takes on two more staff
Harlow Consulting, a Harrogate research and consultancy, has announced two new hires. The agency reports rapid growth since it was founded by Jennifer Brennan and Clare Vokes in 2019, growing from its two directors to a 12-strong staff team. Its
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Middle-aged man assaulted by gang in North Yorkshire
A middle-aged man was left with injuries after being assaulted by a gang on a busy street in North Yorkshire, police said. Police say the incident happened between 1am and 2am on Monday, February 12, in York Place, Scarborough. The man, who
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Spot checks for drivers in York suburb
DRIVERS in a York suburb have been stopped by police as part of a day of action. North Yorkshire Police say as a result of a day spent stopping vehicles in Clifton two people were issued with immediate prohibitions for dangerous tyres and a cracked
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York Knights set Eagles Cup date in repeat of Fourth Round tie
YORK Knights will host Sheffield Eagles in the Fourth Round of the Betfred Challenge Cup on Sunday, February 25 (3pm). Andrew Henderson’s side earned their place in the Fourth Round with a dramatic last-gasp 14-8 victory at Dewsbury Rams, whilst
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Popular beer festival returns to North Yorkshire town
After a resounding success in 2023, the Henshaws Beer Festival will make a triumphant return to Knaresborough in May. Over the weekend of Saturday 4-5, the popular event is at the Henshaws Arts and Craft Centre at 50 Bond End, Knaresborough, and
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Police incident at North Yorkshire home
BURGLARS have tried to raid a house in North Yorkshire. Police in Whitby say they are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a house in Pannett Way in the town at about 8.30pm on Tuesday, February 13. Read next:
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Major road through North Yorkshire closed after oil spillage
A MAJOR road through North Yorkshire has been closed after an oil spillage. An oil spill is causing chaos at the Bramham roundabout on the A64. Read next: Major pop act set to perform at York venue Homemade ‘death trap’
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Review: Noah Kahan, Leeds First Direct Arena, Sunday 11 February 2024
REVIEW: Noah Kahan, Leeds First Direct Arena, Sunday 11, February 2024 OPENING the evening's proceedings, Toronto support band Wild Rivers performed an excellent set of Americana break-up songs and beautiful harmonies to a sold-out Leeds Arena
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Dates for celebration of York's culinary scene - with food and drink deals - revealed
THE dates for a week-long celebration of York’s culinary scene – with food and drink deals available for customers – has been revealed. The Spring York Restaurant Week takes place between March 11 and 17. Organised by the York Business Improvement
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Jamie Reed: York City memories, Bootham Crescent and Gary Mills
YORK City icon Jamie Reed reflected on the earlier and later days of his Minstermen career, with the striker reminiscing on the impact he made at the football club. In part two of Reed’s exclusive sit-down with the Press, Reed talks on his time
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'Here’s a way for York council to save money - turn the Christmas lights off!'
HERE’S a fantastic way for the City of York Council to save money and try to fill the financial black hole - turn the Christmas lights off! They’re even on in daylight hours in places. J D W Aked, Stamford Bridge, York ...I WAS
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White warns not to write Dorking off after 'ironic' late stunner at York
DORKING Wanderers chief Marc White believes it was ironic that a stunning late goal handed his side victory at York City on Tuesday evening. The Minstermen showed early promise, with Harrison Male denying Finlay Barnes and Will Smith inside the
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Lord Mayor of York to lose Mansion House home as part of budget cuts
The Lord Mayor of York is set to lose his Mansion House home as part of budget cuts by cash-strapped council chiefs. Other savings will see the Lord Mayor - a role currently held by Cllr Chris Cullwick - having to rely more on public transport
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Meet Kasper, the ten-year-old 'Business Kiddo' who has launched his own firm
Most kids during half-term will play, see relatives, or attend holiday clubs, but one St Paul’s Primary School pupil is instead launching his first business. Now, possibly York’s youngest entrepreneur has launched ‘Kasper Global Business Enterprises
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Well-known high street name closes another York shop this weekend
A WELL-KNOWN high street name is closing one of its York shops at the weekend. Local doctors surgeries have sent out a reminder to patients who use Boots pharmacy in Clifton near Clifton Green that it will be closing on Saturday (February 17).
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Dorking defeat 'tough to take' for Batty amid first York City start after injury
DAN Batty feels as though York City’s late defeat to Dorking Wanderers on Tuesday night was a tough result to take. It took a rare moment of quality from winger Tom Blair to seal victory for Marc White’s side, with York ruing their missed chances
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Man in court accused of causing death of three North Yorkshire teenagers
A MAN has appeared before York Magistrates' Court accused of causing the death of three teenagers. All three were passengers in a grey Alfa Romeo allegedly driven by Joshua Chapman, now 19, when it crashed on the B6268 Masham Road near Thornton
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North Yorkshire ice cream firm scoops national award for its Hazelnut Dream
Former dairy farmer David Otterburn was entitled to milk the rapturous applause he received when his firm was crowned the National Ice Cream Champion at the industry's prestigious awards ceremony. David was on hand to collect the accolade -- awarded
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Plans for solar farm just outside York given go ahead
PLANS to site a solar farm on land just outside of York have been given the green light. City of York Council has approved plans submitted by Solar2, a UK independently owned specialist renewable energy developer, for a solar farm on land to the
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York firm builds up apprentices and gives 98% of them jobs
York-based Portakabin says 98 per cent of its apprentices are offered a full-time role with the company after completing their apprenticeship. This month, Portakabin will launch the search for 14 new apprentices from Levels 2 to 6, to join the
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From thousands to millions: Grant funds capacity boost for York chocolate firm
A York-based chocolate company looks set for a bigger chunk of the sweet market after receiving a £20,000 government grant. The family-owned Choc Affair Ltd, which is based in Hazel Court, off James Street, has received the money to help fund a
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Top Yorkshire shed firm comes to York and opens outlet
A YORKSHIRE manufacturer of garden sheds has opened an outlet at a leading York Garden Centre. Phoenix Garden Buildings of Ferrybridge is now selling its range of buildings at Dobbies Garden Centre, Northfield Lane, Upper Poppleton. Commercial
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York and North Yorkshire bosses demand plan to grow economy as UK enters recession
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has today called for a long-term economic plan to be unveiled by Government after statistics from the Office for National Statistics confirmed Britain entered recession at the end of last year. ONS figures
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Traffic light failure causing congestion on busy city centre road
A TRAFFIC light failure is causing congestion on a busy road in York's city centre. The lights on the A1036, otherwise known as Gillygate, are the ones that have failed. It's at the Claremont Terrace end of the street, joining with Lord Mayors
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Chancellor argues UK economy is 'turning a corner' as it slips into recession
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has responded to news the UK has officially slipped into recession, saying there are “signs the British economy is turning a corner”. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the UK economy contracted by
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How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?
While ambulance services in the UK are free at the point of use, it still costs the NHS and taxpayer money to fund. Every year, millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales rely on ambulances to provide urgent medical care while getting
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90 percent of passwords can be hacked in under 6 hours ( How to improve yours)
90% of passwords can reportedly be hacked in less than six hours so here's how you can improve yours. Many of us will be guilty of committing a password sin at one time or another - whether it's using the same password for multiple accounts or
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Major pop act set to perform at York venue
A MAJOR pop act is set to play York this Summer. S Club are set to play York Racecourse on Saturday, July 27, as part of the popular Music Showcase Weekend at the track. Read next: Homemade ‘death trap’ taken off the road in York
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Homemade ‘death trap’ taken off the road in York
A HOMEMADE ‘death trap’ has been taken off the roads by police in York. North Yorkshire Police say officers spotted the contraption while out on patrol in Clifton. Read next: Thieves raid popular North Yorkshire fish and chip shop
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Elderly man lived in squalor for a year in caravan in layby, York magistrates hear
An elderly man lived in squalor in a layby in the middle of the North Yorkshire countryside for 12 months, York Magistrates' Court heard. The man, who is in his late-70s, had no water or heating in his caravan and now has no transport to fetch
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'Your disgrace is complete' - man caught in police online child abuse sting
A man who tried to have sexual conversations with a child was caught in a police online sting. Matthew Adamson, 43, thought he was sending Snapchat messages and sexual images of himself to a 13-year-old girl, said Phil Morris, prosecuting. The
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'Public nuisance' tourist jailed for raids on York shops and bank card fraud
A TOURIST on a trip to York to “get away from everything” raided or defrauded four city centre shops in an hour, York Crown Court heard. “Public nuisance” Stephen Riddall, 46, went into staff offices at Clarkson’s Menswear and nearby Shared Earth
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York man to raise money for homeless veterans by sleeping rough
A York man plans to raise money for homeless veterans by sleeping rough for five nights. Jake Mercer will sleep outside at different locations – including the former RAF Riccall Airfield in Skipworth Common and York city centre – across March in
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Disappointment as council bosses told to refuse plans to pedestrianise York street
Council bosses have been recommended to refuse plans to pedestrianise a busy York city centre street – despite 1,700 people signing a petition in favour of it. It comes as a blow to traders who feel banning vehicles from the street would help business
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New stamps celebrate 40 years since Jorvik Viking Centre opened in York
New stamps are being issued to celebrate the history of Vikings in Britain - and mark 40 years since the Jorvik Viking Centre opened in York. The eight stamps feature Viking artefacts and locations of significance from around the UK, including