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North Yorkshire teenager earns podium on Formula 4 debut
A NORTH Yorkshire teenager roared onto the rookie podium in his debut single-seater race at Donington Park last weekend. Nunnington’s Bart Harrison, 16, scooped both a rookie cup victory and a rookie podium in the Formula 4 British Championships
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Defendant given football banning order after FA Cup replay
A football fan was among defendants who appeared recently before York and Scarborough Magistrates' Court. Henry Kelly, 24, of Gladstone Stone, Scarborough, was made subject to a three-year football banning order. He pleaded guilty to invading
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Brewing giant plans to reopen closed York pubs after major revamps
A brewing giant is planning to reopen closed York pubs after carrying out major refurbishments. Heineken today (Monday, May 6) announced it is to invest £39 million in more than 600 of its UK pubs part the Dutch company's Star Pubs operation, in
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'They had every right' - York Knights boss on half-time fan frustration
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson believes fans had “every right” to vent their frustrations towards him during yesterday’s defeat against Whitehaven. The head coach was met with jeers and boos from the home crowd as he made his way across the
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York marks first anniversary of King Charles as monarch
Dozens of people came together in York to mark the first anniversary of King Charles’ coronation. One year ago today (Monday, May 6), King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation took place at Westminster Abbey – with thousands braving the rainy
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Thunderstorm warning issued for York and North Yorkshire by Met Office
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for York and North Yorkshire by the Met Office. The warning is in place today (Monday, May 6) from 1pm to 9pm. BBC forecasters are expecting thundery showers and light winds in York from midday.
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York train passengers face week of disruption as drivers ban overtime and strike
York train passengers are to face a week of disruption as train drivers ban working overtime and walk out in the long running pay row. Members of the drivers’ union Aslef at 16 operators today (Monday, May 6) started a six-day overtime ban, which
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Static caravan catches fire in North Yorkshire
A static caravan caught fire in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews were called to the scene in Markington, near Harrogate, at about 5.50pm yesterday (Sunday, May 5). “Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish and dampen
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Police probe fire in woodland area of York suburb
Police are investigating a fire in a woodland area of York. Firefighters were called to the scene of the fire in Acomb at 7.50pm yesterday (Sunday, May 5). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it believed the fire was started deliberately
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Fire at flat in North Yorkshire town – emergency services called to scene
Emergency services were called to a fire at a first floor flat in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews rushed to the scene in Scarborough at 10.10pm last night (Sunday, May 5). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a section of the flat’s
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Forklift bursts into flames and sets fire to barn with 100 sheep inside
A forklift burst into flames setting fire to a barn with 100 sheep inside in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. Two fire crews were called to the scene in Hovingham at 1.10am today (Monday, May 6). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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7 of the most enchanting waterfalls to visit in North Yorkshire - any close by?
Going for a walk to admire a waterfall can be a relaxing day out as the sound of the water, the chirping birds and the rustle of nature can take your mind away from the chaos of everyday life. A planned day out to visit a water feature along with
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Fish and chip shop worker attacked fellow staff member
A NEW fish and chip shop worker beat up a long-standing fellow staff member in a dispute over workloads, York Magistrates' Court heard. Richard Plummer, 32, knocked the other employee to the floor by hitting him in the face and landed two more
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7 of North Yorkshire's most scenic picnic spots - going to the coast or a park?
Picnics can be one of the most wholesome activities to enjoy with family and friends in the great outdoors across North Yorkshire. But as the weather gets warmer, you might be wondering where some of the highly recommended places are dotted around
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Calls to crack down on air pollution in Selby area
Community leaders have expressed frustration over efforts to tackle air pollution in North Yorkshire, saying despite hotspots being identified in some areas little progress has been achieved in decades. Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Selby
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'He was my hero' - loving tribute to York businessman who gave jobs to thousands
'HE was my hero, always had a smile on his face, and was the fairest man I ever met.' These are the farewell words from a loving son to well-known York businessman Ken Garland who has died aged 87. Ken died peacefully in York Hospital on April
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Reminder: main York shopping street set to close
A REMINDER to people using a main York shopping street that it's set to close from tomorrow (May 7). Low Petergate, which was shut for the best part of a year last year is set to shut again. Read next: York girl, six, in near deadly