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See the rumoured Celebrity Big Brother line-up - Phillip Schofield to Katie Price
Celebrity Big Brother is set to return to our TV screens in March and already a number of big names have been rumoured to be taking part in the new ITV series. Big Brother returned to UK television screens in 2023 for the first time in nearly six
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Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over change to personal security in UK
The Duke of Sussex has lost his High Court challenge against the Home Office over a decision to change the level of his taxpayer-funded personal security when he visits the UK. Harry took legal action against the Home Office over the February 2020
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York Knights prop awaits scan to determine extent of Challenge Cup injury
YORK Knights’ Brenden Santi is awaiting a scan to determine the extent of a calf injury sustained in Sunday’s 32-16 Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round defeat to Sheffield Eagles. The Italian prop had to be helped from the field by physios during
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Lockdown at York school after 'intruders' enter grounds
PUPILS were kept in their classrooms after intruders entered the grounds of a York school today (Wednesday, February 28). Millthorpe School said pupils from another school came onto its property during the first period of the day. READ NEXT
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Matt Uggla explains Neal Ardley's York City sacking
YORK City co-chair Matt Uggla explained the decision behind Neal Ardley's sacking on Monday afternoon ahead of a new era under Adam Hinshelwood. Ardley's dismissal as York manager raised a few eyebrows on Monday afternoon, with the City boss departing
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Woman attacked in North Yorkshire town
A WOMAN has been attacked in a town in North Yorkshire. Police said four women were involved in the incident in Scarborough at 3.10pm yesterday (Tuesday, February 27). The force said the attack happened in Westborough in the town - one woman
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York planners back city centre student flats plan
A LONG-RUNNING saga concerning a major student flats development overlooking York’s historic Roman Walls may come to a close next week. Plans for 3,4 and 5-storey student accommodation at the Enterprise Rent-a-car site at 15 Foss Islands Road come
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Burglars target property in York suburb
BURGLARS have targeted a property in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say they are appealing for witnesses and information about a burglary that happened between February 10 and February 20 at an address in Bad Bargain Lane in Heworth in York
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Motorcyclist injured after crash in North Yorkshire town
A motorcyclist was left injured after crashing in a North Yorkshire town. They were rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the crash on the A169 in Pickering at 3.13pm today (Wednesday, February 28), a North Yorkshire Fire
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Police operation at major York shopping parks - here's why
Police staged an operation in York retail parks. Project Servator officers were talking to members of the public at Vangarde shopping park and Monks Cross shopping centres on Wednesday (February 28). The Servator project was launched in North
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Thieves strike in York - CCTV appeal
THIEVES have stolen an electric bike in York. Police in the city have issued CCTV stills of two men they would like to speak to about the theft of an electric bike in Blake Street in York city centre at about 1pm on Tuesday, January 9 and despite
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Men arrested after police raids at property in North Yorkshire
FIVE men have been arrested in a drugs raid in Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police’s Organised Crime Unit worked with West Yorkshire Police yesterday morning (February 27) in a county lines operation where five men were arrested and a large quantity
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Nothing like a dame! Berwick Kaler's amazing panto career - in 14 photos
AS York panto lovers come to terms with the news that legendary theatre dame Berwick Kaler is hanging up his frocks and wigs for the final time, we take a look back at Berwick's best bits. After a panto career spanning almost five decades, the
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Major road in York closed both ways after accident
A MAJOR road in York is closed both ways after an accident. The accident is on Huntington Road, from outside the school. There is said to be heavy traffic in the area. We are currently at the scene of a two vehicle collision
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York councillors recommended to refuse St Peter's School sports plans
LONG-AWAITED major sporting plans at a private school in York are being opposed by city planners. The planning committee of City of York Council is recommended to oppose the scheme at St Peter’s School after the council received hundreds of objections
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Adam Hinshelwood outlines Football League ambitions in farewell talk
ADAM HINSHELWOOD couldn’t turn down the York City job despite his affiliation with Worthing; and has Football League ambitions with the Minstermen. Neal Ardey departed York on Monday afternoon after 34 matches in charge, leaving City just one point
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York singer in special Mother's Day concert
A YORK singer songwriter is all set to host a Mother's Day concert. Alistair Griffin will hold his Mother's Day concert on Sunday, March 10 from 6pm - 7.30pm at St Olave's Church in Marygate as part of a special concert courtesy of Ignite Concerts
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Two people in hospital after serious crash on major road in North Yorkshire
Two people are in hospital after a serious crash on a major road in North Yorkshire, police said. Emergency services rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash on the A171 Guisborough Road at about 5.20am today (Wednesday, February 28). The
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Two men arrested after break-ins in York village
TWO men are in custody after attempted burglaries at a home and business in a York village. North Yorkshire Police received a call from a man in Nether Poppleton, at about 1.30am today (February 28). According to the police, two men had tried
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Results elsewhere drag York City further into relegation danger
RESULTS elsewhere in the Vanarama National League meant that York City are now level on points with the relegation zone. Victories for Kidderminster Harriers, Woking and Southend United on Tuesday night meant that results didn't go in the favour
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Young Reporter - Anger As Huge Solar Farms Enter Lincolnshire - Ryan Spivey- Franklin
A protest recently erupted from locals in the south of Lincolnshire where plans are being drawn up for a new “Springwell Solar Farm” to generate power for thousands of homes. However, this isn’t the only one. Another giant new farm is proposed at Roxby
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Goodbye Berwick, you'll be missed! Oh yes you will...
I was saddened if not completely surprised by the announcement that Berwick Kaler and his four sidekicks have staged their last panto (Berwick bows out, The Press, February 28). I’d like to thank them for creating wholesome festive fun and laughter
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Young Reporter - The Main Problem Facing Grimsby’s Youth - Ryan Spivey - Franklin
Lung disease, heart disease, mental health and addiction are a mere few among the list of health risks that can be associated with an act that many of North Lincolnshire’s youth are actively taking part in. According to a study from 2023, one in five
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New heat pump showroom and training centre opening in North Yorkshire
A NEW heat pump showroom and training centre will open its doors in North Yorkshire next week. The centre in Malton is set to open its doors on Wednesday (March 6) to educate homeowners across the region on the benefits of sustainable home heating
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Disruption for York passengers this week as train drivers walk out
York passengers are to face disruption this week as train drivers walk out in a separate row to the national pay dispute. Members of the drivers' union Aslef will walk out on Friday (March 1), including at LNER, which runs the East Coast Main Line
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Thieves strike in North Yorkshire village
A CARAVAN has been stolen from a village in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said a 2016 Bailey Unicorn model was stolen between 3pm and 3.30pm on Friday, February 23 from an address near Stillingfleet. Read next: Ten goals for
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'It certainly won't be boring': Blue Beard opens at York Theatre Royal
WISE Children director Emma Rice has an admission to make as Blue Beard arrives at York Theatre Royal. "I've actually never liked the story of Blue Beard. I love fairy tales, but this is one I've always avoided," she says. "I thought it was just
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Police name missing man as search continues in York river
Police have named a man who been missing for four days as officers continue to search a York river. Seth Martin, 31, has been missing since Saturday morning (February 24). He was last seen at his home address in the Clifton area of York at
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'Will libraries close or staff be made redundant?': Council grilled on library cuts
COUNCIL bosses in York have been challenged to say exactly where they expect library cuts to fall - and whether library staff will be made redundant - after the authority approved a £300,000 cut in the Explore York budget in each of the next two years
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Drax still using forest wood for its pellets, says BBC
Drax is still using wood produced from some of the world’s most precious forests, according to the BBC. The tv programme Panorama has followed up its report in 2022 which revealed the company had obtained logging licences in the Canadian province
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More Things To Do in Ryedale, York and beyond
BLUES guitars, psychological bunny puppetry, mountain films, sci-fi theatre, paranormal investigations and explosive dance promise out-of-this-world cultural experiences, reckons Charles Hutchinson. Blues gig of the week: Ryedale Blues Club presents
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Popular children's attraction near York gears up for Easter
A POPULAR children’s attraction near York is gearing up for a fun-packed Easter. William’s Den, in North Cave, near York, in East Yorkshire is owned and run by Tor and Christian Carver and will host William’s Easter Adventures from Saturday, March
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Ten goals for York side and home tie next in national semi-finals
A SPORTS team from York has cruised to the semi-finals of a national competition after beating rivals one step up the league ladder. Bootham Ladies Futsal Club beat Hertfordshire Vipers 10-1 at York St John University Sports Park to reach the last
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Work starts on new £8.5m reservoir to improve drinking water in area near York
Work has started on a new £8.5 million service reservoir to improve drinking water in an area near York. Yorkshire Water is building the facility in Harton – between Malton and York – and hopes to have completed the project by May 2025. The
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'Hundreds' being recruited to help York events firm cope with a busy summer
ONE of the UK’s largest provider of boutique festivals, based near York, is recruiting hundreds of staff for a busy summer providing accommodation and facilities at 13 of the country’s hottest events. Pink Moon, based at Tockwith, west of York,
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Thieves strike at parking location in University of York campus
AN electric bike – the latest model of which is on sale for £2,500 – has been stolen in York. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said the bike, a Cube Touring Hybrid One 500 model in a grey/blue colour, was taken from the bike parking location
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Major York housing scheme withdrawn
PLANS for a major housing scheme on the edge of York have been withdrawn. As The Press reported last year, the Joseph Rowntree Trust (JRHT) formed a partnership with property developer North Star to build 70 homes on a 2.73 plot of green belt land
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£31 million security package created to help protect MPs from threats
A £31 million package providing security measures to MPs has been announced by Home Secretary James Cleverly. The funding aims to protect elected politicians who will be given a dedicated police contact to liaise with over increasing safety issues
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'More effective' breast cancer treatment on the way as breakthrough made
A new breast cancer treatment that targets cells that help tumours survive, rather than directly attacking cancer itself, could help prevent the growth and spread of the disease. It comes after a study found that using immunotherapy to treat breast
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'Please stay safe': Expert issues warning to parents over Cadbury Mini Eggs
A team of experts has issued a warning to parents over a possible choking hazard for children posed by a popular Easter chocolate. The Child Accident Prevention Trust has urged parents to "please be safe" when giving Cadbury Mini Eggs to their
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NSPCC survey reveals 2 in 5 parents fear for children's online safety
Two in five parents say they are worried about digital devices or technology negatively affecting their children's physical or mental health, a recent survey commissioned by the NSPCC has revealed. The survey of more than 2,000 adults across the
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Major road in North Yorkshire closed after crash
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after reports of someone trapped after a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 5.38am today (February 28) to the A171 at Ugthorpe near Whitby. The road
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Health club manager set to run seven ultra marathons in seven days
THE general manager of a health club is planning to run seven ultra marathons in seven days, to raise money for research into Crohn's and Colitis. Kevin Easley, the general manager of the Bannatyne health club and spa in Leeds, will be embarking
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The 'Queen of Rock and Roll' is celebrating her 60th anniversary in York
THE 'Queen of Rock and Roll' is coming to York. Rock legend Suzi Quatro will be performing at the York Barbican, as part of a five date UK tour. To mark the 60th anniversary of her debut, the Suzi will be bringing her UK tour to York with a
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York stained glass designer creates Selby Abbey's 'first new window for 90 years'
The celebrated York stained glass designer who created a stunning memorial window to York servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan is now working on a new window for Selby Abbey. The window, which depicts the ‘agony’ of Jesus in the Garden
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'Heartbreaking': Changes to bus services in York get the go-ahead
A COUNCIL boss described cuts to a local bus route as ‘heartbreaking’ but said areas affected by changes are not being abandoned - as the next steps in the future of York’s bus network were approved. As previously reported in The Press, recommendations
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Police foil £17,000 Leeds United kit raid near York
TWO cousins who tried to steal thousands of pounds of Leeds United kit in a midnight raid have been jailed. Danny Bucknall, 41, and Kaney Barrett, 24, had boxes containing 400 items of Elland Road merchandise in their cars when police trapped them
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Concerns over affordable housing at 4,000-home Maltkiln scheme west of York
Senior councillors have insisted there will be 40 per cent affordable housing across the vast 4,000-home Maltkiln site, west of York, following concerns the target has been quietly dropped. Maltkiln’s 106-page Development Plan Document (DPD) was
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Council chiefs to spend £275,000 on centre for teenage asylum seekers in York
Council chiefs are set to spend £275,000 on a centre for teenage asylum seekers in York. The centre would be located in the Fulford area of York and would cater for four children aged 16 or 17. On July 18, 2019, £1,360,000 in capital budget
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Hard Rock Cafe pulls out of Coney Street site in York
PLANS for a Hard Rock Café in the former TK Maxx Building in central York have been abandoned. But the US-based themed restaurant chain says it is keen to develop a site elsewhere in York. Former business partner North Star says it is progressing
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Thieves strike in York village
THIEVES have struck in a York village. North Yorkshire Police say a white Ford Tipper with JD Plant signage and an Ifor Williams trailer was stolen from White Rose Avenue, New Earswick, at 8.30pm on Thursday, February 22. Read next: