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Sharing a smile can make you feel good - try it today
LAST week, in a local supermarket, I was served at the checkout by a woman who, despite my attempts at light-hearted banter, was positively hostile, glowering back at me across the packs of stir fry and noodles. “You’ll be lucky to get anything
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Rishi Sunak calls George Galloway win 'very alarming' in Downing Street statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared outside 10 Downing Street this evening (March 1) to make a statement on the "shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality" in recent months. Mr Sunak decided to speak outside despite the wet weather
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Drax reports ten-fold increase in pre-tax profits amid controversy over wood chips
Selby-based energy company, Drax, has reported rocketing profits, with the pretax profit increasing ten-fold in 2023. A raft of strong financial figures comes as the company has come under fire over its continued use of wood chips and it continuing
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Fire at house in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a vehicle fire at a house in North Yorskhire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 11.34am today (March 1) after reports of a fire at a house in Low Street in Sherburn in Elmet
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Tractor bursts into flames in North Yorkshire – emergency services called
Firefighters were called after a tractor burst into flames in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews rushed to the scene in Crankley Lane, Easingwold, at 11.15am today (Friday, March 1). The fire destroyed the tractor and damaged a trailer, North
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2 North Yorkshire restaurants among UK's top 100 places for brunch & Sunday lunch
Fancy a slice of succulent roast beef with creamy mashed potato or a serving of beer-battered haddock? Well you’re in luck, as two restaurants in North Yorkshire have been named among the best places in the UK for brunch and Sunday lunch by OpenTable
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Bus firm brings in hearing loop technology to more than 60 buses
Yorkshire-based bus operator Transdev is to install hearing loop technology to more than 60 of its buses including those in York. Hearing loops, also known as induction loops, are an assistive listening technology which helps people who wear a
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Warning to York train passengers as rail works get underway
RAIL passengers in York and North Yorkshire are being reminded of possible line closures and bus replacement services as work gets underway. The Transpennine route between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York is being upgraded with passengers
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North Yorkshire farm shop in cancer fundraising campaign
A Pickering Farm Shop is to host an Easter event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café's co-founder, Karl Avison, 60, is competing in the charity horse race, The Ride of Their Lives, at York Racecourse on Saturday
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Princess Di's divorce lawyers considers group action against Drax over energy claims
PRINCESS Diana’s divorce lawyers are investigating a group shareholder action against Drax, claiming its ‘false’ environmental claims have damaged the share price of the Selby-based energy supplier. The law firm Mishcon de Reya, who represented
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Tadcaster Albion miss out on County Cup semi-finals to Wakefield
HAVING reached the quarter-final stage of the County Cup with victories over Bradford (Park Avenue) and Farsley Celtic, any thoughts that this home game against Wakefield AFC, currently second in NCEL Division One, would be straight forward were dispelled
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Adam Hinshelwood issues first message to York City supporters
ADAM HINSHELWOOD issued his first message to the York City supporters since becoming the new first-team manager on Tuesday. Hinshelwood takes charge of his first match tomorrow afternoon, with Wealdstone the visitors to the LNER Community Stadium
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New York hotel stages open day for businesses
York’s newest boutique townhouse hotel, New Holgate, is staging an open day next week for local and regional businesses. The event on Thursday March 7 is from 11am to 7pm and will feature a tour of the 12-bed hotel and its facilities. The New
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Roadworks on major road near York causing severe delays
ROADWORKS on a major route near York are causing severe delays. The A59 westbound, near Green Hammerton, has roadworks which are said to be causing the delays. One driver told The Press that the queues were "huge" and that they've been waiting
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79 year old sexual abuser jailed for over 15 years in York
A 79-year-old serial sexual abuser has been jailed for more than 15 years at York Crown Court. Brian Michael Carr, who is from Danby, in the North Yorkshire Moors, was sentenced to 15 years and four months for inflicting serial sexual abuse on
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PICTURES: England rugby squad train in front of packed out stadium in York
THE England rugby union squad are in York - and have been training in front of a packed out stadium. The LNER Community Stadium sold out today (Friday, March 1) for the first time in its history, as the England men's team prepared for their next
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Historic York city centre hotel can double in size
A historic York hotel can double in size after planning chiefs approved the conversion of the building next door. Harrogate-based hotel operator HRH Group can now convert an empty office at 23 High Petergate, creating 14 more bedrooms at the Guy
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Myler set for 400th career appearance as York Knights welcome Oldham
RICHIE MYLER is set to make his 400th career appearance as the York Knights welcome Oldham at the LNER Community Stadium this Sunday (3pm). The Knights welcome Oldham to North Yorkshire for their AB Sundecks 1895 Cup quarter-final clash, with head
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‘Every minute counts’: Missing York man's family issue fresh plea as search continues
The family of Seth Martin who is missing from his home in York have issued a fresh plea to help find him as the search enters its sixth day. The 31-year-old was last seen at his home address in the Clifton area at about 9am on Saturday (February
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'Fresh start' beckons for York City with captaincy available
ADAM Hinshelwood will give his York City players a ‘fresh start’ after beginning his reign as manager. Neal Ardley’s exit from York on Monday afternoon saw the club move quickly to bring in his replacement, with Hinshelwood identified as the top
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Police search after historic Rolex watch found in North Yorkshire
POLICE are trying to reunite an historic timepiece with its owner after it turned up in North Yorkshire. The Rolex pocket watch is believed to have been issued by the armed services in the 1940s, probably during the Second World War and was found
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‘They've found a very special place here’ – award for community arts group
AN arts group from York which brings experts, artists and its participants together for community projects has won an award. High Sheriff of North Yorkshire Mrs Clare Granger presented Dandelion Arts’ creative director Katie Matthews with the accord
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'I didn't think I'd ever have the chance to do it again' - act's terminal diagnosis
A LONG-TIME performer, who is suffering from terminal cancer, is set to return to the stage in York. Will Chandler, who has been performing as Sir Cliff Richard since 2007, returns to the stage at the Joseph Rowntree on Sunday (March 3) as part
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York Knights trio face bans after Challenge Cup exit
WILL DAGGER, Jordan Thompson and Jesse Dee are all set to miss York Knights’ Betfred Championship season opener against Doncaster later this month. The trio have all been charged by the RFL following Sunday’s Betfred Challenge Cup exit to Sheffield
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Champion World Strong Man spearheads sports village plan near York
A Champion World Strongman is spearheading the development of a major sports village in ‘boom town’ Boroughbridge. Darren Sadler and wife Jenna, who own the Absolute Fitness gym in the town, is partnering with Boroughbridge Town Council and Boroughbridge
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Why we support Gwen Swinburn - 'the people's champion' - letters
IN 2016, Gwen Swinburn made a submission to City Of York Council's Citizens Audit which exposed appalling failures by a senior officer to follow procurement rules where contracts and tenders were not issued for payments totalling of over £174,000 over
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Crash on major road in York cleared
The crash on the A64 close to the Hopgrove roundabout in York has now been cleared. The A64 eastbound was partially blocked and traffic was moving slowly after a crash from the A1079 Grimston Bar Interchange to the Hopgrove roundabout.
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Hinshelwood encouraged after first York City training session
ADAM HINSHELWOOD's first training session as York City manager was a success, with the new boss encouraged by the early signs of his newly-inherited squad. Hinshelwood was unveiled as the new York manager on Tuesday evening, replacing former boss
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Myler chomping at bit to make York Knights debut after Leeds injury layoff
RICHIE Myler admits that he was chomping at the bit to make his York Knights debut against Sheffield Eagles in the fourth round of the Betfred Challenge Cup last weekend. The Knights pulled off a major coup to secure the 33-year-old’s services
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Gin distillery planned for grounds of top York city centre hotel
A LEADING YORK hotel hopes to host a gin distillery in time for the summer season. Exciting plans for the new ‘York Distillery’ which include a working distillery, a gin school and tasting classes, have been submitted to York Council. The scheme
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Everything you need to know about the train strikes in March 2024
Rail services across the country will be disrupted by strikes in March so here's everything you need to know. Walkouts are expected to be carried out by train drivers at two different companies - LNER and Northern. Over 300 London Overground
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Men caught illegal metal detecting in East Yorkshire
FOUR men have been in court after being found using metal detectors without permission on farmland in East Yorkshire. The men have admitted going equipped to steal and causing criminal damage in relation to an incident in a village near Pocklington
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Fire at house in North Yorkshire village - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after reports of two caravans on fire at a house in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 6.53pm last night (February 29) to Duggleby near Malton after reports of a
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Quirky dog-friendly cottage in North Yorkshire wins award from TV star
A DOG-FRIENDLY holiday cottage in North Yorkshire has won an award from former TV star Theo Paphitis - just five months after opening its doors to the public. Owner Rachel Spencer met with the entrepreneur on Friday and was presented with her certificate
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Butcher and police combine to give burglar speedy justice
A butcher, police and the courts combined to give speedy justice to a burglar when he carried out two midnight raids in quick succession. The owner of Poppleton Village Butchers in Nether Poppleton alerted police when the activities of Tyrone Savory
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Man with kitchen knife lunged at neighbour, York court hears
A FORKLIFT driver who lunged at his neighbour while armed with a kitchen knife has been given a suspended prison sentence. Daniel John Parker, 50, confronted the victim outside the victim’s house at lunchtime in front of residents, said Rachael
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Popular York chef features on pop star's podcast
A MICHELIN-starred chef with restaurants in York and North Yorkshire has starred on a pop star's podcast. Great British Menu star Tommy Banks, whose restaurants are The Black Swan at Oldstead, Roots in Marygate in York and The Abbey Inn, Byland
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'This is a truly disturbing picture' - North Yorkshire child abuse image crime rises
THE number of crimes involving images of child abuse in North Yorkshire has rocketed, according to the latest figures. According to the latest numbers from North Yorkshire Police the figures have gone from 319 in 2021/2 to 539 in 2022/3 a 69 per