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New mural for walls of famous York department store
Members of the public are invited to add their contribution to a York mural. York-born mural artist @sledone will be completing his work on the walls of Browns department store in Back Swinegate on Thursday May 23. Working in conjunction with
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North Yorkshire Police officer resigns over gross misconduct
A NORTH Yorkshire Police officer has resigned over gross misconduct after he failed a steroids drug test. A disciplinary hearing heard that the now ex-PC Ethan Wigglesworth’s appearance had changed over time and that this was probably caused by
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More award success for North Yorkshire farm shop
Pickering’s Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café has been shortlisted in the Family Business of the Year for the Yorkshire region at the 14th National Family Business of the Year Awards that celebrate the best of British family businesses. Cedarbarn co-founder
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'We've been blown away' - dapper bikers reveal fresh total from York event
HUNDREDS of dapper gents on motorbikes have helped raise thousands of pounds for a worthy cause. As The Press reported, Distinguished Gentleman's Ride hit the streets of York on Sunday. This year, more than 240 riders signed up to the ride
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Village hall in North Yorkshire broken into and ‘ransacked’
A village hall in North Yorkshire has been broken into and ransacked, police said. North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information after it said two suspects are believed to have entered Dalton Village Hall on Monday, May 20. A spokesperson
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REVIEW AND PICTURES: The fine dining 'indulgence you will never forget'
I have eaten at some great restaurants in my time. At the turn of the century, I wrote about information technology in New Zealand and the IT firms had deep pockets then, and they invited me to the finest establishments in Auckland and Sydney.
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The story of York City's promotion back into the National League, two years ago today
TWO years ago, York City rejoiced as the Minstermen returned to the fifth division after five seasons away. That fateful day on Saturday, May 21, 2022, York City completed their goal of escaping the Vanarama National League North with a sensational
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Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! York's town crier is making a comeback!
OYEZ! Oyez! Oyez! The York Town Crier is making a comeback after a two-year absence - just in time to herald the inauguration of the city’s new Lord Mayor. Ben Fry stepped down from the voluntary, unpaid role of town crier in 2022, admitting it
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'You CAN achieve what you want', says York's stroke-surviving new Lord Mayor
YORK’S incoming Lord Mayor Margaret Wells, who takes office on Thursday, has chosen the Stroke Association as her main charity of the year. There’s a good reason for that: because a few years ago, Margaret herself suffered a stroke. It was
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Olly Dyson: York City midfielder reflects on promotion-winning season
“There was no option of losing.” So said Olly Dyson, two years on from York City’s incredible 2022 Vanarama National League North play-off final victory to secure promotion. Goals from Lenell John-Lewis and Maziar Kouhyar secured York’s position
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York's Hard Rock cafe site goes on the market for £5.5 million
A distinctive York building that was set to become a Hard Rock Café is on the market. Manchester-based Landwood Group is selling 48 Coney Street, which was previously TK Maxx, for £5.5million. The move follows the failure of property ventures
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Man charged with murder denies assaulting woman pulled out of river
A MALTON man has denied three charges of assaulting a woman who was pulled out of a river in a North Yorkshire town earlier this year. Vincent Morgan, 47, of Castlegate, Malton, denied one charge of causing grievous bodily harm to Lisa Welford,
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Why Henderson believes York Knights have an 'interesting balance' at hooker
YORK Knights head coach Andrew Henderson believes his side have an “interesting balance” at nine this season. The former Scotland international, a hooker himself during his playing career, seemed to have struck gold with his use of both Will Jubb
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Sign removed in row over ancient York building
A SIGN on the front of one of York's oldest buildings which sparked a protest has been taken down. As The Press previously reported, Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant in Our Lady's Row in Goodramgate applied for retrospective planning permission
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York Valkyrie forward set to move down under after visa trouble
YORK Valkyrie forward Elisa Akpa is set to swap the Betfred Women’s Super League for the rapidly-growing NRLW. The French captain, who returned for a second spell with the Valkyrie midway through last season’s historic League Leaders’ Shield and
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'The council won't cut down Parliament Street trees - it would be vandalism'
The idea the council would chop down the trees on Parliament Street is inconceivable. It would be akin to environmental vandalism. We already know the horrendous stories in Plymouth and Sheffield. Urban trees are critical for improving mental
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Two days of weather warnings issued for York
TWO days of weather warnings have been issued for York. The Met Office has posted yellow warnings for rain, starting in the early hours of Wednesday (May 22) and running until Thursday, May 23. The warnings say that some communities may be
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'Someone please sort out the nightmare Clarence Street traffic'
Clarence Street is a complete nightmare in the late afternoon. It’s just so frustrating when it could be solved if someone with a brain cell on the council just opened Fountayne Street and The Groves. The traffic would be miles better. I feel
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Popular children's attraction near York set to open campsite
A POPULAR children’s attraction near York is set to open its campsite for the Summer. William’s Den, in North Cave, near York, in East Yorkshire is owned and run by Tor and Christian Carver and reopens the site on Friday (May 24). Billed
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Major road in York cleared after crash
A MAJOR road in York has been cleared after a crash. The A1036, Blossom Street, was partially blocked both. READ NEXT: Investigation into unknown 'defect' on major city centre road Weekend-long traffic restrictions for busy
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Am I legally allowed to fill potholes myself in the UK? Here is the law
Potholes are everywhere with many of these lingering for weeks, months and even years. In recent times, many have started to fill in potholes themselves after becoming tired of the state of the roads. If you've ever considered filling in potholes
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New Tesco Clubcard rules introduced for millions of shoppers
New Tesco Clubcard rules will give millions of supermarket shoppers the chance to earn extra rewards worth up to £100 when Tesco’s Clubcard Challenges. Three million Clubcard customers will be invited to take part in the new Tesco campaign.
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Search for man stuck in mud in York river
EMERGENCY crews have been called in to help a man stuck in mud in a York river. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 5.24pm on Monday night (May 20) to the River Foss in York. Read next: Sign removed in
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Big curry lunch in York promises to be a hot fundraiser
HUNDREDS are expected to attend what may be York’s hottest event of the year! The Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch will again be held at the iconic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York, following a successful first event in the county last year. It follows
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Pocklington's £40k funding boost brings Iron Age museum plans a step closer
A town museum in Pocklington to house priceless local iron age and dark age finds has moved a step closer. The Pocklington District Heritage Trust has been awarded a £40,800 grant from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The money will
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Weekend-long traffic restrictions for busy York road
A WEEKEND-long set of traffic restrictions will be in place on a busy road in York. City of York Council said that vehicles will be prohibited from "proceeding and waiting" in Leeman Road, between its junction with Cinder Lane and a location "222
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Italian-style coffee shop and continental bar could open in York city centre
Italian-style café culture could be coming to a central York street. Leeds-based La Bottega Milanese has submitted plans to convert the former Supercuts site at 4 New Street into an Italian coffee shop and continental bar. Owner Katia Periera
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York teenager had videos of girls under seven years old being raped
A TEENAGER who had videos of very young children being raped on his phone has been given a suspended prison sentence. One child depicted in Isaac Wade’s 200-plus sexual videos and pictures of youngsters appeared to be aged between three and five
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Sculptor behind Long Boi statue says he was 'quite inspired' by duck's story
The sculptor behind a statue being created in memory of a beloved York duck said he had been "quite inspired" by the story. As revealed by The Press on Monday (May 20), a life-sized bronze statue of Long Boi, who lived on the University of York's
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York teenager admitted to top national theatre group
A TEENAGER from York has made it into a prestigious national theatre group. Ruby Salter has been admitted to the National Youth Theatre (NYT) – a charity originally founded as the world’s first youth theatre that seeks to nurture creative expression
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Investigation into unknown 'defect' on major city centre road
AN investigation has been launched into a "defect" on a major road in York city centre. A sinkhole-like divot was first noticed on the northbound side of Gillygate on Friday, May 17. The area was quickly coned off and roadworks were started
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Yorkshire accountancy firm appoints York man as partner
Regional accountancy firm BHP has appointed Mark Stanton as Partner within its Digital Finance team. Mark joins BHP’s Joint CEO Lisa Leighton, Head of Digital Finance Ellie Dignam and Partners Daniel Sowden and Dermot Lucid, where he will bring