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Mystery surrounds reports of woman in water as emergency crews called in
Emergency crews in North Yorkshire have been called after reports of a woman in a body of water. At 12.57pm today (February 21), fire crews in Harrogate responded to the call in Valley Drive. READ NEXT: Edwardian Bedding opens in
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Car overturns in North Yorkshire after crash with parked vehicle
A car collided with a parked vehicle and overturned in North Yorkshire, police said. The incident happened in Arthurs Avenue, Harrogate, on Monday (February 19) at 6.30pm. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the crash involved a Renault
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York Knights ace progressing ahead of schedule after ACL injury
YORK Knights’ star forward Bailey Antrobus is progressing ahead of schedule in his recovery from a long-term knee injury, believes head coach Andrew Henderson. The Knights boss confirmed that the Welsh ace is likely to be back midway through the
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York area women to visit the Nepal school they funded
Next month, five members of a charity founded by York businesswoman Maxine Brown will head to Nepal to decorate and furnish the school they fundraised to build. Mrs Brown was part of an international volunteer group that travelled to Semjong Basic
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Vandal attack at York GP surgery 'sign of increasing abuse towards general practice'
A YORK GP fears a vandal attack at a doctors surgery is a further sign of increasing abuse towards general practice. Staff at Park View surgery in Hull Road in York turned up to work at 8.30am today (February 21) to find the front door had been
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Sweet treat that's wizard when you stay in a York hotel
Guests at a York hotel a set for a sweet treat when they stay. The York-based chocolate brand, The Wizards Magic, has introduced its sustainable chocolate at the Hotel Indigo in York. Guests staying at the 103-bed hotel in Walmgate can enjoy
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Health bosses say major York homes scheme will put unsustainable pressure on health
HEALTH bosses have told developers of a planned major housing scheme near York that they will need £760,000 to build new facilities, or else the pressure it would impose on existing services will be ‘unsustainable.’ The Humber and North Yorkshire
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Crash cleared on major road in York
A CRASH has been cleared on a major road in York. At 15.24pm today (February 21), an accident was reported in Carr Lane, near the junction with York Road, the B1224. Heavy traffic was building up in the area, but has since been cleared.
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Main road in York closes for best part of month
A MAIN road through York has closed for the best part of a month. Work is underway in Skeldergate close to the River Ouse in York city centre. The road has shut for gas works to be carried out and closed to traffic on Monday (February 19).
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'This will return us to medieval times': Lord Mayor of York's budget WILL be cut
The budget of York's Lord Mayor and Civic Party will be slashed - despite fears the move could return the city "to medieval times". City of York Council hosted a decision session on its "civic protocols review" today (Wednesday, February 21), at
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Oldham boss credits York City after 'battling' stalemate
OLDHAM Athletic boss Micky Mellon credited a ‘battling point’ as the Latics were held to a 1-1 draw with York City. Mike Fondop had put Oldham ahead on the hour mark when beating York goalkeeper George Sykes-Kenworthy to a floating cross, before
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Last few days for captivating York light show!
It’s the last few days to catch York BID’s impactful Colour & Light display, transforming York Art Gallery with a captivating outdoor projection. Viewers have until this Sunday (February 25) to see the innovative light projection, creating a magical
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Three men arrested after boats damaged in North Yorkshire harbour
THREE men have been arrested after boats were damaged and set adrift in a North Yorkshire harbour. The county's police are urging owners to check their boats if they were left unattended in Scarborough Harbour yesterday (February 20). Read
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Mum of Malton butcher victim urges tougher sentences for ‘low level’ sex crimes
The mother of Libby Squire - who was murdered by a Malton butcher - has called for tougher sentences for crimes such as voyeurism and indecent exposure to stop would-be rapists and killers in their tracks. Lisa Squire said lower level crimes, defined
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York RUFC battle for draw in derby with Harrogate
York had to draw deep on their squad and their collective heart to come away with two vital points in a hard fought 14-14 draw that keeps their promotion hopes on track. If this had been a horse race it would probably have been cancelled, there
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Leading York and North Yorkshire firms 'named and shamed' for underpaying staff
WELL-KNOWN and major York and North Yorkshire employers are among 500 nationally who have been ‘named and shamed’ by the government for failing to pay the minimum wage. The 525 employers listed by the government failed to pay their workers nearly
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Cuts to Mayor's budget 'entirely reasonable - says former Sheriff
I had the honour to serve as York’s Sheriff in 2019-20 and 2020-21 and understand from that perspective the importance of the role York’s Lord Mayor and civic party play in the city’s annual public and other ceremonial events. However, the panoply
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'Why can't Fossgate be pedestrianised? It would make perfect sense'
So the council think it’s not a good idea to make Fossgate pedestrian only (Disappointment as council bosses told to refuse plans to pedestrianise York street, Press online, February 15). Why? It’s a lovely street full of coffee shops and bars.
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'The frightening truth is that for 2024 we are predicting to run at a deficit'
A VITAL appeal has gone out from the air ambulance service covering York and North Yorkshire. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) said call-outs were at an all-time high last year and they are now appealing for the public to help raise
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Student taken to hospital with facial injuries after attack in York
A student was left with facial injuries after being attacked in York. The man in his 20s was in hospital for two days after the unprovoked attack in Fulford Road near the junction with Broadway on Saturday (February 17) between 8.10pm and 8.30pm
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First look: Developers reveal new scheme for historic York Theatre Royal arches
NEW plans have been revealed to incorporate a slice of York history into two family homes. Developers want to build two four-bedroom town houses at Chelmsford Place, 79 Fulford Road, Fishergate - currently a derelict site apart from a row of stone
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Archbishop of York welcomes new Church of England safeguarding proposals
THE Archbishop of York has welcomed a new report recommending that two new independent charities should be set up to deliver and oversee safeguarding in the Church of England. The report, authored by Professor Alexis Jay, states that current safeguarding
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Sugababes to perform headline outdoor gig in York
Pop group the Sugababes have been announced as the final headline act for a weekend of live music in York. They will close the summer concert series at Museum Gardens on Sunday, July 21. The Sugababes became one of the most successful British
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York gets UK’s biggest all-electric Park and Ride bus network
YORK now has the UK’s biggest all-electric Park and Ride bus network. First Bus and City of York Council have made the announcement as they have introduced a double-decker zero emission bus on the Rawcliffe Bar Service 2 circular, west of the city
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Former Selby councillor hopes to take back seat for Tories
A former Selby District Councillor hopes to win back the constituency of Selby for the Conservative Party at this year’s General Election. Charles Richardson, 37, will be fighting against Labour’s Keir Mather MP, the 25-year-old who sensationally
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Crash cleared on major road in York
A crash on the A64 at Copmanthorpe in York with lengthy tailbacks has been cleared. As The Press reported earlier, the A64 at Copmanthorpe was down to one lane with the other lane closed and heavy traffic due to a crash in the westbound carriageway
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Woman arrested in connection with North Yorkshire antisemitic tweets released
POLICE in North Yorkshire have released a woman who was arrested in connection with an investigation into antisemitic tweets shared on X. The force say that the woman has been released under investigation whilst enquires continue. Read next
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Fire started deliberately in York suburb
A FIRE has been started deliberately in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 8.47pm last night (February 20) to Ashbourne Way in Woodthorpe. Read next: Woman arrested in connection with North
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Two York men arrested after police stop van in North Yorkshire
TWO men from York have been arrested after police stopped a van in North Yorkshire. The county’s police say they spotted the Peugeot Partner van at about 3pm on Sunday (February 18) in Seamer. Read next: Thief strikes at York gym
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Council bosses considering whether to bring back 'Dial and Ride-type' service in York
A new council working group is set to look at options for re-instating a ‘Dial and Ride-type service’ in York. The ‘task and finish’ group, which is expected to be set up by the city council’s economy, place, access and transport scrutiny committee
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Diesel buses replace electric buses in York due to power supply issues
Diesel buses were brought in to replace electric buses in York due to charging infrastructure work being delayed at First’s James Street depot. Four diesel buses from Leeds were being used out of a fleet of 90 as of February 19. Problems had
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All but two council car parks in York will no longer accept cash payments
All but two council-run car parks in York will become cash-free after money saving measures were given the go-ahead. Drivers entering York who wish to use cash to pay for parking - either in council car parks or with on street parking meters -
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'Flavoursome' independent York chicken restaurant wins at Deliveroo Awards 2024
An independent restaurant in York has been crowned a winner at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024. Clucking Oinks located on Castlegate received a regional award for “Best Chicken” in Northern England and the Midlands. The awards celebrate