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Baby deer in trouble in North Yorkshire village - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called in to help rescue a fawn from a fence in North Yorkshire. The county's fire and rescue service say they were called in at 7.25am today (May 20) after reports of an animal in difficulty in Sherburn in Elmet near
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York Knights and York Valkyrie bosses set for Q&A this evening
YORK RLFC fans can ask away at an event in the city this evening. The Harrogate York Knights Supporters are holding a Q&A session with York Knights head coach Andrew Henderson and York Valkyrie director of rugby Lindsay Anfield at the Blue
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York City's scouting team disbands as Hinshelwood builds towards new backroom staff
YORK City's scouting team have parted ways as Adam Hinshelwood continues to build towards the 2024/25 season. Chief scout David Bujara has left York after a season in the role, along with first-team scout Aaron Coulter. Bujara and Coulter
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Woman left with facial injuries after attack in York
POLICE in York are trying to trace a woman after an attack in the city. North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to following an assault in York city centre. Read next: Much-loved York business
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Agutter aims to build upon Adam Hinshelwood's Worthing legacy
NEWLY-APPOINTED Worthing manager Chris Agutter hopes to match the legacy that York City boss Adam Hinshelwood built on the South Coast. After leaving Worthing for York in late-February, Hinshelwood left behind a club in which he had gained a promotion
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Take a gander at planned statue to much-loved York icon
A statue to a much-loved University of York icon has taken a major step forward with the submission of a planning application. The University of York has submitted plans for a life-size statue and plinth of the popular duck Long Boi, who died last
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Maskell calls for 'full compensation' for victims - and for lessons to be learned
YORK Central MP Rachael Maskell says the government must make a commitment to pay full compensation to all victims of the infected blood scandal – and their families. “Nearly 3,000 people have died prematurely as a result of contracting HIV, Hepatitis
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Man exposes himself to teenager in York
A MAN has exposed himself to a teenage girl in York. North Yorkshire Police say the incident involved a 14-year-old girl on a cycle track under the bridge below Haxby Road near Kitchener Street between 8.30am and 8.50am on the morning of Thursday
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Much-loved York business set to expand in North Yorkshire
A MUCH-LOVED York business is expanding into North Yorkshire. Oleria Patisserie and multi-cultural delicatessen opened a second base in the city back in Summer 2022 at 78-80 Gillygate - the former home of Tarts and Titbits. This was in addition
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Dog walker attacked in North Yorkshire town
A man was attacked while walking his dog in a North Yorkshire town, police said. The man was walking a white dog near the Civic Centre in St Luke's Avenue, Harrogate, when he was assaulted. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened
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Fresh flats and cafe plan to create 'Paradise' in central York
A FRESH bid has been made to create ‘Paradise’ in the centre of York. A revised planning application with more detail has been submitted to City of York Council concerning 13 Low Ousegate. Tana Thewlis of WAGM Holding Ltd of York seeks to renovate
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Bike stolen from York cycle rack
A BIKE has been stolen from a cycle rack in York. North Yorkshire Police said that a matte black On-One Big Dog mountain bike was stolen on April 6. The force added that it was taken from the bike racks at St Andrew's Gate. They said: "
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Henderson pleased with Hull FC pair after York Knights debuts against Halifax
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson was pleased with the contributions of debutants Davy Litten and Franklin Pele against Halifax Panthers. The pair - who arrived on initial two-week loans from Betfred Super League strugglers Hull FC earlier in
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'We need action, not empty words' says blood scandal victim
A HAEMOPHILIAC who lost his brother and who himself became infected with both HIV and Hepatitis C because of the infected blood scandal has demanded action not ‘empty words’ from the government following the publication of a report into the biggest
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Call for York and North Yorkshire businesses to join survey
Businesses in the region are being offered the chance to share their experiences and challenges with some of the most important figures in British economics. West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has been running its Quarterly Economic Survey
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York employment law firm gains five stars
YORK’S Torque Law has received a five-star rating by independent researchers Legal 500. The legal directory’s ‘5 Star Client Satisfaction Excellence’ rating stems from data collated from client feedback over a six years. All aspects of law firm
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Google digital garage helps York with Artificial Intelligence
Google Digital Garage is coming back to York with a new series of free digital skills workshops for local businesses. In collaboration with City of York Council, they’re offering three training sessions throughout June and July. These sessions
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York gains recognition as a 'best loved and top rated' destination
York has received further recognition for the standard of its evening and night-time offer. The city has again received a Purple Flag from the Association of Town and City Management. Purple Flags are awarded for the variety of bars, shops
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Forecasters say Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight
The Northern Lights could be visible again in the UK tonight, space weather forecasters have said. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe last week after an extreme geomagnetic
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Long queues as new York homewares shop opens
THERE were queues for up to two hours as a new homeware shop opened its doors in York. As The Press reported last month, Punk Haus run by local couple Frank Woods and Natalie Wreglesworth have opened their first bricks and mortar shop at Clifton
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Top York hotel recognised as a best place to work
The Grand, York has been included in The Caterer’s coveted top 30 ‘Best Places to Work’ for 2024. The Caterer describe their Best Places to Work in Hospitality Awards as a celebration of employment best practice, featuring companies large and small
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York firm cleans up with major Manchester restoration project
York-based Andrew G Podmore and Son is cleaning up in Manchester. The company is restoring furniture kept at Manchester Town Hall as part of a £357million restoration project. The company first began working for its council in 2004. Earlier
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'We killer cyclists have had it our own way for too long'
Well, it seems the game is up! We killer cyclists can no longer mow people down with impunity (‘Death by dangerous cycling’ offence backed by Commons, The Press, May 15). It’s our own fault, no civilised society could ignore a group of road users
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Missing North Yorkshire teenager found safe
A TEENAGER missing from home in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well. North Yorkshire Police say the missing 14-year-old boy from the Bentham area has been found safe. As The Press reported last week, missing Nico was reported as missing
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Wanted man in North Yorkshire arrested
UPDATE: The wanted man has now been arrested. POLICE in North Yorkshire are hunting a wanted man. The county's police say Matthew Tuck is 29, is believed to have been in the Harrogate area and may also be staying in Hull. A police spokesman
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Is York fast becoming the ‘Food Capital of the North’?
Another new café bar has opened in York while my back was turned. Good luck to them. It never ceases to amaze me just how many eateries there are in this city. They keep opening, though a few disappear. How are they all supported? Can the chomping
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Rainbows at the ready for York Pride
THOUSANDS are expected to line the streets of York and visit the Knavesmire for the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in North Yorkshire early next month. On Saturday June 1, is York Pride, the cities largest one day free festival delivered by a team
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Northern Lights to be visible in the UK in a matter of days
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK again over the coming weeks, space forecasters have said. Last weekend, May 11, much of the UK was treated to a surprise display of the pink and green Aurora Borealis after an extreme geomagnetic
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New owners to refurb historic North Yorkshire country pub
A fast-growing pub group has added another North Yorkshire country pub to its portfolio. Crazy Rabbit Inns has bought the Stapylton Arms in Wass, between Helmsley and Easingwold, and will give the gastro-pub a sympathetic refurbishment and better
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York business defrauded by murderer will continue to try and help ex-offenders
The York shop where a murderer on parole stole £17,000 will continue to give ex-prisoners a chance to rehabilitate themselves. Shared Earth’s management knew about Alison Ramsay’s conviction when it took her on as a sales assistant. Read more
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Life prisoner on parole stole £17,000 from York city centre shop
A PRISONER serving a life sentence for murder stole £17,000 from a York business when she got a job with it while on parole, York magistrates heard. Alison Ramsay, 58, worked at the Fair Trade and ethical products specialist shop Shared Earth
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‘Rampant’ shoplifter banned from shops in North Yorkshire town
A WOMAN shoplifter has been banned from a raft of shops in a North Yorkshire town. The county’s police force say that persistent shoplifter Bethany Rose Dunn has been slapped was a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after she was charged with six thefts
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Twelve days of disruption for one of York's most popular roads
TWELVE days of disruption is expected on one of York's most popular roads. From May 31 until June 12 a stretch of Bishopthorpe Road will be resurfaced. City of York Council announced the works, the notice said the works will take place "between
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The Press launches new 'Best Chippy 2024' award - have your say!
NOMINATIONS are now open for The Press 's brand new 'Best Chippy 2024' award. In a bid to celebrate the incredible local businesses we have in York and North Yorkshire; The Press has launched its new competition which will crown the area’s 'Best
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Vandals strike on York buses
VANDALS have struck onboard buses in York. North Yorkshire Police say they are investigating a streak of criminal damage incidents which are regularly occurring on First York bus routes one, three and five. PC John-Simon Coleman said: “Unknown
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Crime in York city centre is rising - here's how it's being tackled
CRIME rates in York's city centre have risen over the first quarter of 2024, but the police have told The Press what they're doing to stop it. Data published by North Yorkshire Police shows a 22.4 per cent increase in reported incidents in York