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See the 2 Emmerdale stars set be at the centre of domestic abuse storyline
Emmerdale’s newly married couple Belle and Tom King will become part of a coercive control domestic abuse storyline to “help give a voice to people who have so often been silenced.” It comes as the on-screen duo played by Eden Taylor Draper and
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Homecoming gig for York band next month after two-year absence from the stage
A YORK band is set for a hometown gig next month, returning with a selection of new songs. After a hiatus from releasing and performing, Serotones are back with a show at The Crescent Community Venue on March 1. They have also just announced
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When is Ben Shephard leaving Good Morning Britain? ITV star confirms exact date
Last week, TV presenter Ben Shephard announced he was leaving Good Morning Britain (GMB) after a decade, which meant he would be saying farewell to his “on-screen wife” Kate Garraway after 24 years. But the 49-year-old isn’t going too far from
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Lidl extends 'do not eat' warnings as more biscuits found to contain metal
Lidl customers have been warned some biscuits on sale at the supermarket could contain pieces of metal. The supermarket has extended its recall of cookies to three new products following an initial warning earlier this week. The Food Standards
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Car hits deer in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a car has hit a deer in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at about 8am today (February 22) to Wass near Byland Abbey after reports of a car hitting an animal.
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Last minute plea to ditch York budget cuts at crunch council meeting tonight
OPPOSITION Lib Dem councillors in York will these evening call on Labour to reverse planned budget cuts that will come into force from April. They will be presenting two 'alternate budgets' at a crunch budget meeting at 6.30pm tonight which will
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York law firm appoints senior associate
Law firm Lupton Fawcett LLP has expanded its dispute management team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Kate Saunders has over 20 years’ experience working in the legal sector with over 10 years practicing as a Solicitor. She has previously
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'Libraries are so much more than books': Rally against cuts to Explore budget
A rally has been staged in York city centre against planned cuts to library services. Members of the Liberal Democrats and Green Party staged the event outside York Explore Library at 4.30pm today (February 22), ahead of a crunch City of York Council
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Vandal attack at York doctors surgery - police release CCTV image
POLICE in York have issued a CCTV image of a man they need to speak to following a vandal attack at a doctors surgery in the city. As The Press reported yesterday, the glass front door was smashed at Park View Surgery in Millfield Avenue off Hull
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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York City's Scott Burgess ruled out for the remainder of the season
NEAL ARDLEY has confirmed that playmaker Scott Burgess has been ruled out for the remainder of York City’s season. Burgess has become a regular under Ardley after earning his manager’s plaudits in training, with the York midfielder leading the
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Council boss 'should have resigned' over Salvation Army conflict of interest
York Liberal Democrats claim a council housing executive should have resigned when he flagged a conflict of interest in a key decision over a Salvation Army contract. A new report into how City of York Council handled the non-renewal of the Salvation
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Rail disruption warning to train passengers in York and North Yorkshire
RAIL passengers in York and North Yorkshire are being warned of disruption on the trains across two weekends next month. Network Rail say their engineers will be carrying out major upgrades to the East Coast Main Line between York and Newcastle
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Cornwall prop learns ban after York Acorn red card
CORNWALL'S Josh Hartshorne has been banned for three matches and fined £40 following his red card against York Acorn earlier this month. The prop, who earned Cornwall's Players' Player of the Year in 2022, was dismissed in the 60th minute of the
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Missing York man, 38, found safe and well after police appeal
Police say a missing York man has been found safe and well after an appeal was issued to find him. The 38-year-old from Haxby was reported missing to police after he had not seen since Friday, February 16. North Yorkshire Police said he was
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North Yorkshire has 45 dangerous wild animals kept as pets - are they near you?
Have you ever wondered what kind of pets are living near you across North Yorkshire? Although many people will own dogs, cats, rabbits and more – some dangerous wild animals could be kept next door to you. It comes as international wildlife
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Dad left blinded calls for ban on glass in all pubs and nightclubs after 9pm
A petition that hopes to ban glass from all nightclubs and bars in the UK after 9pm has reached a milestone. The petition, which is on Change, comes after a dad of two was left blinded in an unprovoked glass attack on a night out. Matthew Syron
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York City loan in Grimsby Town midfielder for remainder of season
YORK City have signed Alex Hunt on loan from Sky Bet League Two side Grimsby Town until the end of the season. The box-to-box midfielder is the Minstermen's third acquisition this month, following Mariners defender Danny Amos and Leeds United prospect
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Woman could face three-month ban from York council meetings
A woman could be banned from attending public meetings after she was accused of defaming a York council officer. Gwen Swinburn often attends City of York Council meetings to comment on governance. But on February 12 she was sent a letter accusing
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York firm to stock Asda supermarkets with sausages, steaks and burgers
A York-based company's meat brands are soon to arrive in hundreds of Asda supermarkets. The Heroes Journey, which is headquartered at Upper Poppleton, is launching three of its brands- The Lions Kingdon, The Young Bulls and I Vow to Thee My Country
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Boy missing from home in York has been found safe and well
A BOY reported missing from home in York has been found safe and well. As The Press reported earlier today (February 22) North Yorkshire Police said they were growing increasingly concerned for a 15-year-old boy from York who had been reported
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Fourth person charged after protest at Prime Minister’s North Yorkshire home
A fourth person has been charged after a protest at the Prime Minister’s home in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the man has been charged with criminal damage following the protest in Kirby Sigston on August 3, 2023. On Tuesday
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York City Ladies appoint experienced Chris Holloway as manager
YORK City Ladies have appointed experienced boss Chris Holloway as the club's new manager. Holloway joins York after a thorough recruitment process, having held previous coaching posts with Sporting Club Albion Ladies, Coventry City Ladies and
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'I am working on a project that may change the way bowel cancer is diagnosed'
YORK'S hospitals trust is leading the way with ground-breaking ‘camera in a capsule’ technology as part of a £3 million national research project to improve bowel cancer diagnosis. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has
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Purr-fection for York insurer as it wins awards
York-based personal line insurance provider, The Insurance Emporium, has marked a successful start to 2024 with a ‘Best Claims Service’ award, from the 2024 Moneyfacts Consumer Awards. It also received ‘Highly Commended’ under the ‘Pet Insurance
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'York needs more 20mph - and council should do more' - letter
Why we need more 20mph limits in York WE all want to arrive alive, cut jams and pollution. York’s 60 killed or seriously injured every year (more than half of them vulnerable road users) is unacceptable, preventable suffering. 20’s Plenty and Action
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Council partners with bank for event in York to celebrate women in business
For the third year running, York’s businesses are being invited to celebrate the achievements of women in business at an event aimed at supporting female entrepreneurship in the city. Empowering and Inspiring Women in Business in York will take
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Construction underway on three storey student accommodation in York
WORK has begun on a new three-storey student accommodation block in York. The Waterloo House development in Fawcett Street, Fishergate, was formerly the site of the Plumbase store, which closed in 2019. It is opposite the £50 million student
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Icon Jamie Reed backs Neal Ardley to take York City forward
YORK City icon Jamie Reed believes that manager Neal Ardley is the right person to take the football club forward. After a winless start to the Vanarama National League season, newly-appointed majority shareholders Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla made
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'Project Gigabit' boost for rural broadband around York and North Yorkshire
MORE than 28,000 homes in rural North and West Yorkshire are to receive full fibre broadband under the government’s £5bn Project Gigabit programme. Hull-based Quickline Communications has been awarded a contract to roll-out broadband in communities
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Severs set for Super League action after York Knights loan recall
HULL FC have recalled Charlie Severs from his loan at York Knights ahead of their trip to Warrington Wolves tomorrow evening. The Black and Whites are without 14 players for their visit to the Halliwell Jones Stadium due to injury and suspension
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Head steps down at York school
THERE'S change at the top of one York school. The head teacher at one of York's best-performing secondary school, Archbishop Holgate's CE in Badger Hill is stepping down. Marie Townsley will no longer be leading the school after only months
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Tesco announces major change coming to stores for Clubcard shoppers
Tesco is set to make a major change to its shop displays as they respond to criticism from consumer group Which?. Tesco said the changes to its product labelling would appear in all stores over the coming weeks. In June last year, Which? said
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Police could be given powers to disqualify drug and drink drivers at roadside
Police officers in the UK could be given the power to disqualify drunk or drug drivers instantly at the roadside. It comes as force chiefs are in early discussions looking at the type of tests that could be used and the legal changes needed to
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UK households to see 15% drop in energy bills after 'long-awaited' announcement
UK households should see their energy bills fall soon in some long-awaited good news amid the cost-of-living crisis. Just last week there was uproar after British Gas announced its profits increased 10-fold to £750m in 2023. The supplier said
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Former York City academy star nets sensational 22 minute hat-trick
FORMER York City academy graduate Ryan Edmondson has sensationally netted his first professional hat-trick in football - in just 22 minutes. Edmondson was introduced by current side Central Coast Mariners as a 60th minute substitute in their recent
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'We want to compete with Bishy Road!' - sisters open new bistro in York
TWO York sisters are turning a long-held dream into a reality by opening up a new cafe and wine bar in the city. Sophie Armstrong and Josephine Leffler have just opened SoJo Bistro in York Road, Acomb, selling coffee and pastries by day and sharing
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7 amazing photos showing how spring has sprung in York - in February
CAN you remember a time when signs of spring were so visible in February? Members of our Press Camera Club have been out and about recording the first evidence that spring has definitely started to show its face in York. Catherine Sotheran
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Lions take over York's Mansion House as city welcomes Year of the Dragon
YORK’s historic Mansion House was taken over by a prancing red lion as the city rang in the Year of the Dragon with a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration. Tuesday night's lion dance was the culmination of an evening of festivities which also
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Bid to increase bus driver's jail term for death by dangerous driving fails
A BID to make a bus driver spend longer in jail for his actions that led to the death of a much-loved York school employee has failed. The Attorney General has declined a request that the case of Jonathan Eaves be referred to the Court of Appeal
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York Minster 'peace vigil' to mark second anniversary of Ukraine war
A ‘peace vigil’ is to be held at York Minster on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As well as prayers and readings led by York Minster’s Canon Maggie McLean, the event – in the nave from 10.30am to 11.30am
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Bollards uprooted from Acomb 'could be reused elsewhere in city'
Controversial bollards which are to be uprooted from Acomb’s Front Street could be re-used elsewhere in York to save money, York’s transport and economy boss says. Cllr Pete Kilbane has ordered an ‘open public engagement’ on phase 2 of a regeneration
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Police seize car after roadside stop in North Yorkshire
POLICE have seized a car after a roadside stop in North Yorkshire. Sgt Paul Cording was at the scene and said the Nissan Micra was stopped after being flagged up on the system near Wetherby. Read next: Vandal attack at York GP surgery
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Man arrested following car crash in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been arrested following a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say it happened at about 6.30pm on Monday (February 19) in Arthurs Avenue in Harrogate and involved a Renault Clio colliding with parked cars on the street and