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Meet the new presenting duo for This Morning as ITV confirms hosts
ITV has announced the new presenting duo for daytime TV show This Morning. Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be the new hosts of the show, the broadcaster has confirmed. They will take over from the previous permanent hosts Holly Willoughby
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Two cars and a lorry crash on major road in North Yorkshire
TWO cars and a lorry were involved in a crash on a major road in North Yorkshire. Fire crews were called to the A1(M), between junctions 47 and 48, at 4.25 pm today (February 16). A spokesman for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said
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Dagenham & Redbridge boss complimentary of Neal Ardley and York City
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE manager Ben Strevens commended fellow Vanarama National League manager Neal Ardley ahead of this weekend's clash between the two. Dagenham & Redbridge will visit the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday, February 17 (3pm) after
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Emergency services called to gas leak at home in North Yorkshire
Emergency services were on the scene after a gas leak at a home in North Yorkshire. Firefighters were called to Castlegate in Malton at 4.17pm today (Friday, February 16). “Crews isolated the gas supply, ventilated and monitored gas levels
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Top retailer stocks York's Dutch Barn Vodka after plea from Ricky Gervais
ELLERS Farm Distillery of Stamford Bridge is now selling its Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka in Costco. The move follows an appeal on social media from celebrity Ricky Gervais for more stockists after he bought into the business in November. In a
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Major road through North Yorkshire remains closed more than 24 hours on
A MAJOR road through North Yorkshire remains closed more than 24 hours after initially closing to traffic. North Yorkshire Police say the interchange at junction 44 of the A1 and A64 remains closed this afternoon (February 16) following an oil
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York City plot to make changes after midweek disappointment
YORK City will freshen up their starting eleven in Saturday’s clash with Dagenham & Redbridge at the LNER Community Stadium (3pm). Assistant manager Neil Cox confirmed that York will be making changes to the starting squad that suffered a bleak
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Serial rapist sexually abused woman and child
A PAEDOPHILE raped a woman and a girl during a spate of sexual offences over a two-year period has been jailed for nearly 10 years. Christian Krishna Martoglio, 25, raped the woman as she slept after a social occasion involving several people and
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North Yorkshire issued yellow weather warning for 'heavy rain' - see when
Most of England has been issued with a yellow weather warning for “spells of heavy rain” over the weekend, including in York and much of North Yorkshire. The Met Office warning has been put in place from 3pm on Saturday, February 17 and will last
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'Twisted' man jailed for 13 years for sexual blackmail of child, 11
A "twisted and vindictive" man has been jailed for 13 years for sexually blackmailing an 11-year-old girl on SnapChat. James Michael David Webber used threats to force an 11-year-old girl to send him nude photos of herself, said Annie Richardson
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York City vs Dagenham & Redbridge preview: Team news, Form guide, Odds
YORK City will look to bounce back from Tuesday night’s frustrating defeat to Dorking Wanderers with a second consecutive home match against Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday. The misery of midweek will haunt York as they target an immediate return
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Thieves raid independent shop in York
THIEVES have struck at a shop in York city centre. North Yorkshire Police are investigating a commercial burglary in Gillygate in York at Sore Thumb Retro Games at 5.45am this morning (February 16). Read next: Major road through North
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Cornwall prop faces up to six-match ban after punch in Acorn Challenge Cup defeat
CORNWALL prop Josh Hartshorne faces up to a six-match ban after his red card during Saturday's Betfred Challenge Cup defeat to York Acorn. Hartshorne was dismissed on the hour mark by referee Kristoff Young after allegedly throwing a punch in one
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£200,000 showroom opens this Friday in York complete with cycle test-track
Customers at a York business will be able to enjoy the ride of their lives in a specially-built indoor test track, created as part of a new £200,000 showroom for one of Britain’s largest suppliers of tricycles, when it opens next weekend. The new
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Man dies at home in North Yorkshire – police appeal to find family
Police are seeking the public’s help to find the family members of a North Yorkshire man who has died. Stuart Meldram, 73, died at his home in Harrogate on Wednesday, February 14. “There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding
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'Very concerning' crime wave in North Yorkshire town
A 'VERY concerning' wave of crimes is affecting a town in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say Selby neighbourhood policing team has launched an operation, which is supported by the roads policing group, operational support unit, and the
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'Wait for the Lord Mayor at the bus stop - they'll be wearing a little badge'
I HAVE read the comments in The Press about the situation regarding the civic party, I use the term civic party simply because it concerns the Sheriff and not only the Lord Mayor as it seems to indicate. Comments have come from previous Lord Mayors
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York Elite students to represent England in national event
FOUR karate students from York Elite have been selected to represent their country in the KUGB England Kumite Squad. Following an intensive selection process held at the University of Liverpool, the four students, Carolina Alvarez Odell (14), Eleanor
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York City 'giving everything' on the pitch, insists Ardley
NEAL Ardley insists that York City are “giving everything” in their bid to move away from the relegation places. Tuesday evening’s 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Dorking Wanderers saw Marc White’s side move level on points with the Minstermen
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Illustrator Lizzie brings recipe book to life for North Yorkshire firm
Illustrations by North Yorkshire graphic designer Lizzie Anthony have been featured in a national book launch. Bedale-based HECK! launched its first recipe book last month and Lizzie was asked to get involved with stunning graphics to bring the
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Tadcaster Albion narrowly edged out by profitable Silsden
TADCASTER Albion were edged out of a point on the road against a resilient Silsden side in midweek. Mick O’Connell was without Ben Tweed, seving a one match suspension, whilst Cody Collins was still on the injured list. Both sides started brightly
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Bikers to descend on York for Easter run
Bikers are to descend on York for an Easter run raising money for a good cause. Around 60 motorcycles are expected on the run on Sunday, March 24, from 9.30am. The ride will raise money for the children’s ward at York Hospital through the York
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How Paul McCartney's guitar was found after going missing more than 50 years ago
Sir Paul McCartney’s bass guitar that went missing more than 50 years ago has been found. The Beatles band member used the guitar on famous tracks such as Twist And Shout and She Loves You but it went missing in 1972. A search was launched
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Find out who is exempt from paying income tax in the UK - could it be you?
Income tax is the amount of tax you pay on your income, but not all types of income are included. For example, you pay income tax on money you earn from employment, some state benefits and interest on savings over your savings allowance. You
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Top historic attraction in York recognised for architecture
The £5million restoration of the 11th century Clifford’s Tower in York has been shortlisted for a top design award. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is recognising the project, which was completed early last year, alongside six
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Heavenly show of drag stars to give York pride at major festival
A major festival in York is set for some angelic performances this year. York Pride has announced its headline act for the event on Saturday June 1 at the Knavesmire. It is the renowned drag performers, the north-east based ‘Angels of the North
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Major road near York reopens after crash
A MAJOR road near York has reopened after an earlier crash blocked the road both ways. The A59 at Hessay just outside York has been blocked both ways with queueing traffic due to a crash from Shirbutt Lane to Black Dyke Lane, Upper Poppleton.
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Major road through North Yorkshire closed for clear up operation
A MAJOR road through North Yorkshire remains closed this morning (February 16). As The Press reported at the time, an oil spill just before midday caused chaos at the Bramham roundabout on the A64 yesterday. Read next: Major pop
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New Mayor vote offers 'glimmer of light following austerity' - York council boss
The election of York and North Yorkshire’s first-ever executive Mayor on May 2 offers a ‘glimmer of light’ after more than a decade of austerity, York council boss Claire Douglas says. The new Mayor will have £540 million to invest in the region
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Dog owner to pay £1,500 court bill after huskies chased and attacked sheep
A DOG owner faces a court bill of more than £1,500 after her huskies chased and attacked a flock of sheep. Cristina Charterjee’s two dogs worried the 67 animals on a North Yorkshire farm for 20 minutes despite the efforts of four adults trying
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Scientists in York may solve train chaos caused by 'leaves on the line'
Scientists in York are developing a way of solving the multi-million pound problem of 'leaves on the line' for rail firms. In a major breakthrough, chemicals responsible for the "black ice" of the railways that often lead to train cancellations
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Man completes forty kilometre swim with help from memories of York paper round
ACROSS the other side of the world a man has completed a 17-hour marathon fund-raising swim across a 40 kilometre lake – with the help of memories from his old York paper round. Tim Wilson, who grew up in Chestnut Avenue in Heworth and now lives
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York GP surgery has put patients at risk of harm and must improve, report finds
A York GP surgery has put patients at risk of harm and must improve, a report by inspectors said. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found safety breaches at Dalton Terrace Surgery and gave it the overall rating of 'requires improvement