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Two York primary schools targeted by 'left-over paint' scammers
Two primary schools in York have been targeted by scammers - as police warned of a spate of incidents involving a 'left-over paint' ruse. North Yorkshire Police said the York schools were visited by fraudsters on April 30, but fortunately staff
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Caravan overturns after crash in North Yorkshire
A caravan overturned after a crash in a North Yorkshire town, the fire service said. Firefighters and police officers rushed to the scene in Lead Lane, Brompton, near Northallerton, at about 11.30am today (Tuesday, May 7). North Yorkshire Fire
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York and North Yorkshire train firms seek dragons
Four train operators, three with local links, have joined forces on a Dragons’ Den-style scheme to support innovation in the rail industry. LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express are looking for cutting-edge technology startups to
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York firm gains royal recognition for its growth in exports
C-Kore Systems Limited from Escrick, York, has won a King’s Award for Enterprise - International Trade 2024 due to its outstanding export growth over three years. This is its third such award in just over five years. C-Kore has grown significantly
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New outdoor facilities proposed for York pub
FRESH outdoor facilities have been proposed for a suburban York pub. Admiral Taverns wants to replace existing outdoor seating erected during the Pandemic at the Dick Turpin, 49 Moorcroft Road, Woodthorpe. The latest plans follow refusal of
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Major renovations planned for historic York school
MAJOR renovations are planned at a historic York school, which has been the scene of much planning controversy. St Peter's School, Clifton, has received approval from City of York Council to replace doors and windows and reclad an existing art
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Staff member’s quick-thinking saves charity’s HQ from flooding ‘disaster’
A staff member’s quick-thinking saved a charity’s North Yorkshire headquarters from a “major disaster” as flooding hit the premises, the organisation’s chief executive said. As rain poured down over Harrogate on Monday (May 6), Elaine Wright decided
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York City Ladies confirm survival status with shock win at Middlesbrough
CHRIS Holloway hailed York City Ladies’ “unbelievable” performance as they secured their safety in the FA Women’s National League Division One North with a 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough. Despite being at opposite ends of the table prior to kick-off
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Serial shoplifter stole 10 times from York superstore in four weeks
A SERIAL shoplifter who kept returning to the same superstore has been made subject to a community order. York Magistrates Court heard that Teresa Boyd stolen from Tesco’s Askham Bar superstore eight times in four week. Two of the shoplifting visits
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'Green Belt' homes plan for village near York
PLANS have been submitted for six houses on the edge of a village near York. Mulgrave Properties of Dunnington seeks to build the homes on a 0.35ha site off Main Street, Knapton. The site, to the north of the village is in the Green Belt, but
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Thieves steal tent from roof of car parked in York suburb
Thieves stole a tent from the roof of a parked car in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police said damage was caused when the tent was stolen from the car parked in St Paul’s Square, Holgate, between Thursday (May 2) and Friday. Officers urge
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Hand of friendship reaches out from York to New York
A STONE tablet celebrating a century of friendship between old York and New York has been unveiled in a church in Manhattan. The ‘ledger stone’ unveiled on Sunday in St Thomas’ Church on Fifth Avenue is inscribed by the people of York to the citizens
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Four arrests as police recover stolen motorbike and Class A drugs in North Yorkshire
Four teenagers have been arrested after police recovered a stolen motorcycle and Class A drugs in North Yorkshire. The motorcycle was stolen from the car park of Tesco supermarket in Northallerton in the early hours of Saturday (May 4). North
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Driver flees scene after crashing stolen caravan into telegraph pole
A driver fled the scene after crashing a stolen caravan into a telegraph pole on a road in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police is investigating after a stolen Swift Continental caravan was towed away with a BMW 3-Series. The car, which
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Hero security guard rescues woman from York flat fire
A security guard has been hailed for his heroic actions after rescuing a woman from a blaze at a homeless refuge in York. The quick-thinking actions of Jamie Warters, a security officer at James House, in James Street, may have also saved the lives
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Never mind trade missions to New York - what about our potholes?
While our city has sent a mission to ‘New York’ (‘Trade mission to boost business ties with city, May 3) we citizens of the ‘Old’ York, even with increased rates and taxes, still have to tolerate abysmal basic services such as potholed roads and overgrown
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Man punched in face during raid at North Yorkshire farm
A man was punched in the face during a raid at a North Yorkshire farm, police said. Thieves made off with an orange Kubota off-road buggy from the property in Gateforth, near Selby, at about 2am on Thursday (May 2). They tried to steal tools
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Homes evacuated as flash flooding hits North Yorkshire town
Residents were forced to evacuate their homes in a North Yorkshire town after flash flooding. Just under two inches of rain fell per hour between 6pm and 8pm on Monday in Knaresborough. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service station manager
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Popular York city centre restaurant receives one star food hygiene rating
A popular York city centre restaurant has been given a one star food hygiene rating after a visit by inspectors. PizzaExpress in Museum Street, next to Lendal Bridge and the River Ouse, received the rating after a visit by City of York Council
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York City graduate celebrates becoming a continental champion
A YORK City academy graduate celebrated winning the African Confederation Cup over the weekend. Ryan Edmondson, who began his professional career with York in 2017, helped guide Central Coast Mariners to a 1-0 victory over Al-Ahed on Sunday afternoon
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Man found dead in York - police share appeal
A 68-year-old man has been found dead at his home in York. The coroners' service is trying to locate next of kin for Charles Lundie after he was found dead at his home in Yearsley Crescent. North Yorkshire Police have said there are no suspicious
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East Yorkshire firm launches meat range for bbq season
Pocklington-based Warrendale Wagyu has launched its first selection of pre-rubbed meats. The company, which works with 500 farmers across the UK, says the products, costing £20-£37, will save cooking and leave taste buds tingling. They feature
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Charity offers free therapy sessions for people in York on means tested benefits
A charity is offering free therapy sessions for people in York on means tested welfare benefits – after witnessing a greater need for the service in recent years. The Retreats Clinics, based at The Tuke Centre in Green Dykes Lane, is offering 10
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Two top appointments made at major York vet company
York-based VetPartners has appointed vet Tim Shearman as Group Director of Culture and People, while former nurse Fiona Nichol becomes the new Group Director of Training and Development. The new roles have been created following a period of significant
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York van dealership is top in country
The Volkswagen York Van Centre, which is part of the JCT 600 group, has been awarded the number 1 Van Centre in the UK in the Volkswagen One Business New Vehicle Awards. The awards measure the commercial performance of a Van Centre across three
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York wealth firm sponsors top art exhibition in city
Wealth management firm JM Finn is sponsoring the National Treasures exhibition at the York Art Gallery featuring Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond.’ National Treasures is a key strand of the National Gallery’s programme celebrating the Gallery’s Bicentenary
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2024/25 National League line-up confirmed as play-offs wrap up
YORK City now know how the 2024/25 Vanarama National League will line up. Following the conclusion of the National League, National League North and National League South play-offs over the weekend, the 24 clubs set to feature in the 2024/25 National
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Man and woman die after two cars crash in East Yorkshire
A man and woman died after the cars they were driving crashed in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police said the crash happened at about 8pm on Sunday (May 5) near North Frodingham. The cars – a white BMW and black Audi – collided in Frodingham
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One-week warning for parents ahead of free childcare change - are you eligible?
Parents have been warned they have just one week until applications open for extra childcare support. The Government is extending free childcare eligibility to hundreds of thousands of parents across the country as part of a major expansion.
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DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a new trial service in areas of England in a bid to help the long-term sick back into work. The WorkWell programme is part of the Government’s sweeping changes to the welfare system, including
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Twickenham final hopes squashed for York RUFC as Heath take advantage
YORK RUFC's Papa John's Cup journey came to an end as Heath secured their place at Twickenheam with a 36-13 triumph. Heath’s power and game management proved too much for York as they bowed out of the Papa John Cup just one step away from Twickenham
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Homes flooded in North Yorkshire town after heavy rain
Homes were flooded after heavy rain fell in a North Yorkshire town. Just under two inches of rain fell in less than one hour in Knaresborough amid a yellow thunderstorm warning from the Met Office yesterday (Monday, May 6), North Yorkshire Weather
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Reminder: month of roadworks underway on major road near York
DRIVERS are being reminded that a month of roadworks is set to get underway on a major road near York. East Riding of Yorkshire Council say work is due to get underway today (May 7) on a section of the main A1079 York-to-Hull road at Hayton, near
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York schools trust in search for new principal
A SCHOOLS trust in York is on the look out for a new principal. South Bank Academy Trust in York is looking for a principal, to run York High School in Acomb. Read next: Reminder: main York shopping street set to close York
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What do YOU think of the government's plans to end Britain's 'sick note culture'?
A consultation paper has been published outlining the proposed fit (sick) note reforms and seeking views on how the system can ‘better support people to start, stay, and succeed in work’. Up to 2022 only GPs and hospital doctors could issue fit
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Smoking costs York economy £120 million a year, according to figures
Smoking costs York's economy £120 million a year in lost productivity and healthcare costs - as well as causing 200 deaths a year, figures have revealed. Now City of York Council has revealed plans to spend a £196,000 grant from the Department
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York city centre café goes from one to five star food hygiene rating
A YORK café that previously received a food hygiene score of just one has turned it around with a new five-star rating. As The Press reported, Bar Hashery, at 3 Bootham, was previously given a score of one - meaning 'major improvement necessary
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Electrician broke jaw of man in orange hat as he was 'dressed differently'
AN ELECTRICIAN who broke the jaw of a man wearing an orange hat must pay him £2,500 compensation and keep off alcohol for 120 days. Robert Darling came up behind the victim who was sitting down, looking away from him as he talked to a friend,
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Speeding taxi driver banned for knocking down pedestrian near York city centre
A YORK taxi driver who knocked down a pedestrian while speeding close to the city centre has lost his licence and his job. Sam Bradley’s actions left the victim with a broken leg and broken ankle, said Sarah Tyrer, prosecuting. He was exceeding
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Big step forward for robot research project at University of York
Work has been completed on a new solar farm in York as part of an ongoing £1.5 million robot research project. Siemens has finished work on a 200 kilowatt-peak solar farm at the University of York's new Institute for Safe Autonomy. Funded through
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Interactive map reveals where and when sewage is spilled into York waterways
A NEW interactive map has been created to show in almost real-time where and when sewage is spilled into York waterways. Storm overflows occur when water companies pump sewage water back into waterways to prevent drains from backing up into homes
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York woman, 27, who has twice battled cancer celebrates 1st wedding anniversary
A young woman from near York has celebrated her first wedding anniversary after getting hitched while she battled cancer for a second time - aged just 26. Rebecca Moss, 27, was just 20 when she received an aggressive cancer diagnosis in 2016.