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Four taken to hospital after serious crash on A64 near York - road closed
Four people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving two vehicles on the A64 near York. Four ambulances and a rapid response team were called to scene at 5.20pm today (Friday, May 10). The road is closed in both direction
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Sheffield will not write off 'desperate' York Knights in 1895 Cup semi final
SHEFFIELD Eagles boss Mark Aston is taking nothing for granted against a “desperate” York Knights on Sunday (3pm). The sides will meet at the LNER Community Stadium in the semi final of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup - with the winner facing either Wakefield
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Tea towel left unattended in York home sparks call out from emergency services
A tea towel left unattended in a York home sparked a call out from the emergency services, the fire service said. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were on the scene in Wheatfield Lane, Haxby, at about 1.20pm today (Friday
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Two car crash in North Yorkshire town - police appeal for witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash involving two cars in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police said the incident involved a black Mini Cooper and a grey ToyotaRav4 on the crossroads joining Scalby Road and Throxenby Lane/
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Royal award for beef manufacturer near York
Pocklington-based manufacturer of Wagyu beef, Warrendale Wagyu, has received the esteemed King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category for 2024. The country’s leading supplier of Wagyu beef has been recognised in the International Trade
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Minister visits York to meet 'inspirational' amputee business woman
A THRIVING York business has been recognised by the government for how it is successfully changing lives of people. Lyndsey Watterson of NeoWalk received a ministerial visit for the expansion of her home-based Huntington premises which handmakes
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Career thief jailed for 14 raids on major health food chain in York and other areas
A career criminal who targeted health shops across York and North Yorkshire then skipped the county has been jailed for three years. Ilie-Robert Varnescu’s raids on Holland & Barrett stores in York, Selby, Scarborough and Whitby, were part of a
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East Yorkshire Buses reports increase in customer numbers on York route
East Yorkshire Buses has reported more customers using its York route over the past year. The number 12 service, which launched last April under contract to City of York Council, runs between Foxwood, Woodthorpe, City Centre, Dodsworth Avenue,
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FIRST LOOK: New restaurant in York mixes café shop culture with British pub
York drinkers and diners are enjoying the menu and relaxing atmosphere of a new bar/ restaurant on the edge of the city. Last Wednesday, the Loungers chain opened the Vallado Lounge at the Vangarde Shopping Centre, close to the York Community Stadium
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Kai Kennedy ends York City career by mutual consent
YORK City winger Kai Kennedy has departed the Minstermen by mutual consent. Kennedy joined York on a two-year contract in August 2023 after departing Scottish giants Rangers, having also featured in loan spells with Falkirk, Hamilton Academical
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City of York council releases a new plan - and you can have your say
CITY of York Council bosses have approved a new framework which they say will allow communities to shape decision making. The framework is part of a work to deliver the council plan, ‘One City, for all’, which was agreed by full council in September
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Celebrations as organisation running York’s libraries turns ten
A series of events will take place to celebrate the organisation that runs York’s libraries entering its 10th year. In 2014 staff from libraries and archives stepped away from the council to create Explore York Library and Archives – an independent
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Visitors toast success of York's new distillery attraction
York’s new distillery has received a spirited response with 5-star reviews online. The Hooting Owl and Curious Cat Distillery gave a much-needed tonic to Rougier Street when it opened on Good Friday in the former Society Lounge and Bar. Rougier
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Remembering Wrights of York: 'Their pork pies were the stuff of legend!'
WHAT a queue! I refer to the double-page spread in The Press, May 9, pages 20 and 21. The orderly line of carnivores are shoppers at Wright’s butchers in Bridge Street, whose pork pies were the stuff of legend. The meat-eating multitude extends
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RANKED: Every York City performance in the 2023/24 National League
Another season of the Vanarama National League wrapped up over the weekend as the play-offs came to an explosive conclusion, with York City’s attention now solely focused on the 2024/25 season. But with York only confirming mathematical safety
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North Yorkshire Council refers itself to regulator over its social housing
North Yorkshire Council has referred itself to a housing regulator to improve the standards of its social housing. A council spokesperson said the authority "recognised that work needs to be done" to meet new standards brought in by the Social
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'Destructive' York 'eco-homes' plan withdrawn after outcry
Plans for six ‘eco-homes’ in a York suburb have been withdrawn after 90 neighbours said they would destroy trees and harm wildlife habitat. York-based Alcuin Homes had sought to build the homes on a 1,576m2 site south of Nelsons Lane, Dringhouses
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'We have given them a facelift' - Walkers confirms change to popular crisps
Walkers Crisps has confirmed it has made a change to its popular Monster Munch Flamin' Hot flavour after fans became worried it had been discontinued. Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares
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Bunting and flags boost for North Yorkshire town
A popular North Yorkshire town is set for a boost with new bunting featuring its Coat of Arms across its streets. Harrogate BID is placing the bunting to catch the eye of visitors in the heart of the town, including James Street and Princes Street
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Catwalk and celebration of fashion set for North Yorkshire town
A North Yorkshire town is set for the arrival of a catwalk and day of fashion-related celebrations next week. Harrogate is staging another Celebration of Fashion on the Piazza on Saturday May 18 from 11am to highlight the town’s retail and fashion
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Eight-year-old York girl to represent England in her sport's world championships
AN eight-year-old from York has qualified to compete in her sport’s world championship on the international stage. Tillie Bancroft will take part in the World Karate & Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships in Albufeira, Portugal, from
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Cheers! Success served up at York sports club!
A thriving sports club in York has been recognised for its real ale. The York Sports Club on Shipton Road is well-known for its cricket, ruby, tennis and much more, but increasingly for its beer. Last Friday, the club received a plaque in honour
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Driver arrested after police stop for unsecured load finds they had fake plates too
A driver was arrested after police stopped a van in North Yorkshire for having an unsecured load and found that the vehicle also had fake number plates. The driver also tested positive for cannabis when they were stopped on the outskirts of Harrogate
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'What if this was Banksy? Council would have acted like a rat up a drainpipe!'
VIEWING the pictures and reading the article in The Press regarding the budding artist/artists who took upon themselves to circle a number of potholes in Middlecroft Drive, Strensall, and writing comments of " joke " and " road tax " one thought came
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Housebuilder will pay for repairs to road in York after years of lorry traffic
A NATIONAL housebuilder will pay for repairs to a York road after years of use by construction traffic. David Wilson Homes will contribute £120,000 to City of York Council for repairs to Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, which provides access the Derwenthorpe
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Restaurant owner says 'we've changed everything' after one star hygiene rating
THE owner of a restaurant in York has "changed everything" after receiving a one-star food hygiene rating. Indian restaurant Kalpakavadi, in Fossgate, received the one out of five score - meaning major improvement necessary - following an inspection
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‘We have got to keep hope in our hearts’: York protesters call for ceasefire in Gaza
Dozens of protesters gathered in York calling on Western leaders to act and support their calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The protesters in St Helen’s Square chanted messages in support of Palestinians from 6pm on Thursday (May 9). They told
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York singer raises more than £1,300 with charity gig
A YORK singer’s special performance has raised more than £1,300 for a city hospice. Singer Finley Barratt-Carter’s gig took place on March 24 at The Cottage Inn in Haxby, in partnership with Carefound Home Care, and was to raise money for St Leonard
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Former Olympian joins fun run in memory of York teenager
A former Olympian is joining a charity fun run in memory of a York teenager. The Millie Wright Children’s Charity was founded in May 2022 by Ceri and Nigel Wright, in memory of their daughter Millie, who sadly passed away in 2021, aged 13, due
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York set for the hottest day of the year so far - three days in a row
YORK is expecting its hottest day of the year so far - three days in a row. The Met Office says that weather is expected to continue to warm up across the country, as high pressure systems dominate. York is expecting three days in a row (May
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Lorry driver disarmed woman with knife in York city centre
A LORRY driver managed to disarm a woman with a knife who was trying to puncture his tyres, York Magistrates' Court heard. Dawn Halloways, 50, had no previous convictions before her action in Micklegate in the city centre in the run-up to Christmas
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Former York GP surgery will become home of multiple occupation
A former GP surgery in York will be converted into a home of multiple occupation (HMO). City of York Council chiefs have agreed to allow the conversion of the ex-GP surgery at 289 Hull Road, despite the fact the move will exceed the threshold for
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North Yorkshire woman to run to and then climb UK’s three highest peaks
An extreme athlete from North Yorkshire is preparing to run to and climb the UK’s highest three peaks. Imo Boddy, from Malton, hopes to break the existing time record, which stands at seven days and 31 minutes, as she runs between and scales Ben