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Woman missing in York found safe
UPDATED: Missing York woman Sophie Heginbotham has been found safe and well A SEARCH is underway for a missing woman in York. North Yorkshire Police say Sophie Heginbotham, 38, was last seen in the Tang Hall area of the city at around
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Hunt for wanted man after attack on woman in North Yorkshire
A MAN is on the run after an attack on a woman in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say Michael Craggs, 27, is wanted in connection with an alleged assault on a woman, burglary and criminal damage. A force spokesman said: "The assault
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Man arrested after assault in North Yorkshire pub
A man has been arrested after an assault in a pub in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said it happened at around midnight at The Whitby Way Public House, Wellington Road, Whitby, on Saturday, May 11, running into Sunday. A force spokesperson
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Man suffers stab wounds in North Yorkshire town
A man suffered stab wounds during an incident in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police have said that they were called to the Mayfield Grove area of Harrogate at around 7.30pm on Sunday, May 12. Officers at the scene found a man with
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Gardens at Jacobean home near York included for first time in village festival
MEMBERS of the public will have the opportunity to glimpse at one of the regions best-kept gardens as part of a village's biennial open weekend. The Sutton and Huby Gardening Club said that Sutton Park and eight other village gardens will be open
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Driver runs off after crash in York
A DRIVER has run off after a crash in York. North Yorkshire Police say the crash happened in Rawdon Avenue in Tang Hall. It happened at 5.42pm on Saturday (May 11) and involved two vehicles – a light blue vehicle and a black van. A police
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Royal boost for North Yorkshire town
King Charles III has announced he will continue as Patron of Harrogate International Festivals. His Majesty first became a Festival Patron in 2009 and has been a keen supporter of the arts charity since then. King Charles and Queen Camilla
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"Win it for the fans" - Holloway targeting silverware with York City Ladies
YORK City Ladies manager Chris Holloway has promised a battling performance tomorrow evening (7.45pm), as the Minsterbelles look to lift silverware at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium. Holloway’s side will target the County Cup trophy versus Thornaby
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North Yorkshire hotel with 'impeccable' service, spa and gardens among UK's best
In need of a getaway now the warmer weather is upon us? A hotel in North Yorkshire has been revealed as one of the best in the UK, especially because of its “historic rooms, gardens and boutique spa". Middlethorpe Hall & Spa in York was featured
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Three people rescued from river in York
Three people have been rescued from the River Ouse following a late-night incident. According to North Yorkshire Police, one person was in the water near Ouse Bridge on Sunday, May 13. The incident was first reported at 1.30am. "We alerted
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Police appeal to bicycle owner after attempted theft in York
Police have made an appeal to the owner of a bicycle after an attempted theft. North Yorkshire Police say the bike – a Specialized model with drop handlebars – is parked at the University of York campus in Heslington. Read next: Motorcyclist
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following serious crash in North Yorkshire
A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital following a serious crash with a car in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened north of Ripon on the A6108 junction with New Lane to Mickley and Kirby Malzeard at around
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Revenge for Rhinos as York Valkyrie's long unbeaten streak grinds to halt
YORK Valkyrie suffered their first Betfred Women’s Super League defeat in almost two years as Leeds Rhinos atoned for their Grand Final loss with a 16-10 victory at the LNER Community Stadium. The Valkyrie’s run had stretched from a 12-4 defeat
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Major York car park set to court new future with sports facilities
A MAJOR York car park looks set to be made smaller to make room for sports facilities. A meeting of City of York’s planning committee is recommended to approve a scheme in the car park of Vue Cinema on Stirling Road at Clifton Moor. London-based
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This popular York bar has some new owners - and you may recognise them
A POPULAR York bar has new owners who are well-known in the business community. The House of Trembling Madness, in Lendal, which has been run by Ian Loftus since 2019, is now in new hands. Read next: Incident partly blocking road
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York Knights boss pleased by Eagles effort but slow starts must improve
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson had no complaints about his side’s efforts, despite missing out on a trip to Wembley for the second successive season. But he insisted that their lethargic starts must improve if they are to return to winning
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What is the pollen count in York this week? See the Met Office forecast
Although many of us welcome the warmer months of the year, some who struggle with hay fever allergies might also dread it from time to time. When pollen levels peak in York, it can stop us from enjoying the sunshine because from headaches to endless
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Planners back smaller York nightclub with holiday flats above
Part of a York night nightclub looks set to dance to a new tune- as holiday flats! City of York Planners are recommending councillors back a scheme to downsize Club Salvation in Tanner Row and have holiday flats above. With a related plan for
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York man wins gruelling 24-day bike race around Europe and Morocco
A YORK man celebrated winning a gruelling 24 day, 7,500km bike race – before getting back into the saddle to ride the route of one of professional cycling’s blue-riband events. Jack Butler, 29, from Osbaldwick, won The Sun Trip – Destination Sahara
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Shoppers issued warning as disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis found
A number of chilled and ready to eat foods have been recalled from UK shops due to the presence of a disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis. Bread Spread is recalling a number of products due to the presence of the bacteria, known as Listeria
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Who won at the BAFTAs? Full list of all the award winners for 2024
The BAFTA Television Awards returned to our screens last night (May 12) with plenty of actors and celebrities taking home top prizes. The Awards ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London and comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan
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Work on retirement flats well underway in North Yorkshire town
Construction is well underway of a new retirement community in Knaresborough. Adlington Retirement Living says its 61-bed development on Wetherby Road is due for completion in Autumn 2025. The retirement flats for the over 60s feature 1,2 or
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Incident partly blocking road in North Yorkshire village
THERE are reports coming in of an incident on a road in a North Yorkshire village. The A162 South Milford northbound is blocked with queueing traffic due to traffic problem from Mill Lane for South Milford to the B1222 to Sherburn in Elmet.
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UK leaders need to do more urgently to bring peace to Gaza - letter
AT the latest well-attended York protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza (May 9th) there were extremely thoughtful speeches, including solidarity from two trade unionists from the Philippines and Myanmar and from families with relatives in Gaza.
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Students 'pleased' as University of York cuts investments in weapons and defence
THE University of York has ceased investment in companies that primarily sell weapons, defence products and fossil fuels. The university revealed its new responsible investment commitments on April 29 - following calls from members of its community
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Award winning production of a classic novel comes to York
An award-winning adaptation of a classic novel is coming to York. Moby Dick, an adaptation of the Herman Melville novel by Simple8 (in association with Royal & Derngate, Northampton), is scheduled to be performed at the York Theatre Royal from
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Drag and comedy icon brings tour to York
A DRAG superstar is coming to York with her newest stand-up comedy tour. Bianca del Rio, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race S6, is coming to York Barbican on September 18, 2024. The comic returns to the UK and Europe with her new stand-up comedy
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Soaring rents and high interest rates spark York 'housing affordability crisis'
York is facing a "housing affordability crisis" - with soaring rents and high interest rates leaving people unable to rent or buy. According to Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures, renters in York pay the highest average monthly rent in
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Five people arrested after police swoop on house in North Yorkshire
FIVE people have been arrested after a raid in North Yorkshire. The county’s police force say they were called in on Sunday (May 12) to Stepney Drive in Scarborough. A police spokesman said: “Following a report of a burglary in progress at
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Woman grateful after thief caught in York
A THIEF who struck in York city centre has been caught by police. North Yorkshire Police say that while PCSOs were on patrol on Sunday evening (May 12) in York city centre they were approached by a woman who said that her bike had just been stolen