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University of York staff and students camp out in Palestine protest
STAFF and students at the University of York have launched an ‘encampment for Palestine’. This morning (May 15), a temporary campsite has been put up at the University of York where students and staff are camping out for ‘Nakba Day’ – the day widely
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All to know on Bridgerton series 3 starring Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton
Bridgerton is set to return for a third series on Netflix very soon, with a whole host of familiar names returning alongside some new ones. The third series will focus on the fourth book in the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn called 'Romancing
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What time is Bridgerton Series 3 being released on Netflix in the UK?
The release of Bridgerton series 3 has been an anticipated time for many fans of the period regency drama and there's not long to wait now. The third series will focus on the fourth book in the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn called 'Romancing
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Venue plays host to ‘classic original York club night’ – during the daytime
Upwards of 500 people are set for a return to the feel of a ‘classic original York club night’ - only this time, it's in the afternoon. Kuda in Clifford Street is playing host to an over-30s club night – The Day Club: Gallery Reunion, from 4pm-
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Person taken to hospital after getting ‘trapped’ by vehicle in North Yorkshire
A person was taken to hospital after they were “trapped” by a vehicle in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. Three fire crews and paramedics rushed to the scene in Old Malton at 11am today (Wednesday, May 15). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
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Thief strikes at North Yorkshire supermarket
A THIEF has struck at a supermarket in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following a theft from Proudfoot Supermarket in Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough. Read next: Thief
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Lorry driver arrested after vehicle overturns on A1M in North Yorkshire
A lorry driver was arrested after his vehicle overturned on the A1M in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the man escaped without injury but failed a road-side drug test for cannabis after the crash near Scotch Corner at about 6.15am
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North Yorkshire man celebrates special birthday with champagne and songs
A SCARBOROUGH man celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this week (May 13). Kenneth Holmes was joined by his second cousin Helen Fidgeon and her husband Martin, who had travelled from Staffordshire to raise a glass of champagne with Ken, along
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Day one of York races brings in the crowds and a new bar
DAY one of the Dante Festival at York Racecourse drew in the crowds and saw a brand new bar opened to the public. The three day long opener to the racing season in York saw the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes as the days flagship race - where
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Teenage girls help design area at York park where they 'can truly be themselves'
Teenage girls have helped design an area of a York park to encourage more youngsters to use the facility. The idea behind the space at Rowntree Park came after less teenage girls were using the park and voiced their concerns about it. “I like
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York set to go loopy for cool treat that promises to be wizard!
York looks set to go Loopy over a new ice cream that is positively Wizard! The Wizard of York has come together with Loopy Scoops in Church Lane to deliver a cool treats in time for summer. The move follows the Wizard, Dan Wood, running his
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'Watching puffins at Flamborough is the best' - Yorkshire Puffin Festival is back
WATCHING puffins at Flamborough is one of the best wildlife-watching spectacles in the whole of Yorkshire, according to David Craven. With their bright orange legs, webbed feet and distinctive blue, red and yellow bills they’re one of our quirkiest
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York MP 'concerned' region has just one specialist Parkinson's nurse
York Outer MP Julian Sturdy is demanding better provision of care for those with Parkinson’s noting the region has only one dedicated nurse for the condition. Mr Sturdy raised the issue during Health and Social Care Questions in the House of Commons
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Thief raids North Yorkshire supermarket
A THIEF has raided a shop in North Yorkshire. The county's police force has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a theft from Sainsbury's in Falsgrave Road in Scarborough. Read next: Man arrested for
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Ex-York City FA Trophy winner relishing European football with Scottish club
FORMER York City defender Shaun Rooney is relishing the prospect of European football after signing a two-year deal at St Mirren. The Buddies will be playing in Europe for the first time in 37 years next season having qualified for the Europa Conference
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New service for York women following breast cancer treatment
A NEW service is being offered for women recovering from breast cancer. Leia lingerie shop in Spurriergate is offering a new pocketing service, where bras and swimwear can be altered to accommodate prosthesis following treatment for breast cancer
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Senior North Yorkshire Police officer suspended and under investigation
A senior North Yorkshire Police officer has been suspended from duty and is under investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it launched an investigation into the officer on Friday, May 3, which will determine whether
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Man arrested for threatening shop workers in York
A MAN with a large wooden staff has been arrested after threatening shop workers in York. North Yorkshrie Police say that York city centre officers arrested a man with a stick for being aggressive towards shop staff on Monday (May 13). Read
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'This is why I'm in favour of York's anti-terror bollards'
I recently viewed an article about Figen Murray, the mother of Martyn Hett, the 29 year old who tragically died along with another 21 people during the terrorist bombing of the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017. Figen
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York set for naked protest against cars and fossil fuels
York is set for a naked protest against the use of cars and fossil fuels. The annual York World Naked Bike Ride is to take place on the afternoon of Saturday June 29. The event is to leave the Fulford side of the Millenium Bridge at 4.15pm
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Youths arrested after trying car doors in York
YOUTHS in York were arrested after trying car doors. The neighbourhood policing team in York city centre say they responded to reports of two youths trying car doors. They said that it happened on Tuesday afternoon (May 14). "Two were
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York gym celebrates ten years with charity campaign
A YORK personal training studio is celebrating 10 years since first opening by supporting St Leonard’s Hospice. Definition Body Coaching is a private personal training studio in Nether Poppleton that first opened its doors in April 2014. It
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King's patronage for North Yorkshire charity which hosts popular regional events
A NORTH Yorkshire charity which hosts some of the region’s most popular events has retained its royal patronage. North of England Horticultural Society (NEHS) announced that King Charles III will continue as patron of the horticultural organisation
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More award success for York firm
YORK-based The Insurance Emporium has been awarded ‘Insurer of the Year’ at the 2024 Yorkshire Financial Awards - the third year in a row it has won it. CEO Francis Martin said: “We are beyond proud to have been awarded Insurer of the Year for
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York City Ladies in remarkable 10-0 victory to lift the County Cup
YORK City Ladies are the Interior Design Women’s County Cup champions after an incredible 10-0 victory over Thornaby Women’s at the Riverside Stadium. A phenomenal effort from Chris Holloway’s York side saw the Minsterbelles wrap up their competitive
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Busy York street closed for four weeks - and will close again as bollards installed
A busy York city centre closed has closed for four weeks – and it will close again in August for anti-terrorism bollards to be installed. High Ousegate is closed to traffic while Yorkshire Water diverts a water main. Parliament Street is also
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‘More than 440,000 hours of sewage released’ along England’s coastlines
More than 440,000 hours of sewage was released along England’s coastline in 2023, with more than a quarter of the spills taking place near to bathing spots, new analysis shows. Environment Agency data on sewage overflow outlets, analysed by campaign
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Builder says major village homes scheme near York almost sold
A MAJOR housing scheme in a village near York is almost sold. Avant Homes says just ten of its £21.5M 80-home Ambretone Park development at Green Hammerton remain. The unsold homes are 4-bed, with the Silkwood house type selling from £459,995
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To clean or not to clean? Should we find money to clean York's war memorial?
John Shaw looks at why the North Eastern Railway War memorial at Station Rise should be cleaned NEXT month, it will be 100 years since Lutyens’ War Memorial on Station Rise in York was unveiled. Initially, the design met with criticism from
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"Controlling" boyfriend jailed for second time in 10 months for abusing women
A “controlling, manipulative” boyfriend who beat up two women has been jailed for the second time in a year. Austin Newman, prosecuting, said that when Paul Lennon Starr’s latest girlfriend fled York to get away from him he followed her and his
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Missing York man found safe and well
POLICE in York say a man missing from home has been found safe and well. As The Press reported yesterday (May 14), an urgent appeal went out to find a missing 38-year-old York man. North Yorkshire Police said Asher Hetherington-Newton had been
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First racing fixture of 2024 set to get underway at York Racecourse
THE Dante Festival 2024 is returning to York Racecourse today (May 15). The opening event of this years racing calendar sees the three day festival, which runs until Friday, boast a prize pot of over £1.5 million for participants. With every race
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York hospital trust misses NHS time target for treating A&E patients as numbers soar
Two-thirds of people who arrived at accident and emergency departments run by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were seen within four hours last month – missing the NHS target, new figures show. A trust spokesperson