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Urgent appeal to find missing North Yorkshire man
AN urgent appeal has been launched for help to find a man missing from home in North Yorkshire. The county’s police say they are urgently appealing for information and sightings of 43-year-old Jamie Hanby from Sutton-in Craven. A police spokesman
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One person killed in mudslide in North Yorkshire
One person has died in a mudslide in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police is currently responding to the incident at Carlton-in-Cleveland, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. A force spokesperson said: "We can confirm that
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Police ban man behind viral 'Things Can Only Get Better' moment from Parliament
Rishi Sunak’s election announcement was drowned out by a protestor blaring the song 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream. Whilst Sunak stood in the rain, the last thing he probably wanted to hear was the soundtrack for Tony Blair’s 1997 general
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'Bring it on' say local politicians, as PM calls snap July election
POLITICIANS across York have welcomed PM Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a snap election for July 4. York Central’s Labour MP Rachael Maskell said she was ‘looking forward to seeing two Labour MPs elected to represent our city’. “After 14 years
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Key dates for the upcoming 2024 General Election
FOLLOWING a day of speculation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced July 4th as the date for the upcoming General Election. Now that the country has entered the pre-election period, the clock starts ticking on a strict timetable until polling
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What is a snap election? Rishi Sunak announces general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed earlier today: "There will be a general election in the second half of this year.” Mr Sunak has never won a general election as party leader and has so far remained vague on announcing an actual date. However
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Maz Kouhyar: York City's 2022 promotion was 'an incredible feeling'
PROMOTION was “an incredible feeling” for York City’s Maziar Kouhyar. Two years ago this week, Kouhyar and York defeated Boston United 2-0 in the Vanarama National League North play-off final, ending the Minstermen’s five-year stay in regional
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: York and Yorkshire candidates
As the firing gun has now been fired for Thursday July 4, The Press is taking a look at the candidates and the constituencies, many of which will be fought under new boundaries compared with 2019. Then, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a
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POLL: Who will you vote for in the General Election?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a General Election on July 4. Following a day of speculation, the date was confirmed in an announcement outside 10 Downing Street today (Wednesday, May 22). The move was rumoured after senior ministers
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Motorist caught speeding 3 times in nine months keeps driving licence
A driver caught speeding three times in less than a year has kept her driving licence because she works with teenagers. Julie Low, 55, of The Mount, Selby, was clocked doing 81 mph on the M5 near Bristol, Harrogate magistrates heard. She was
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'My favourite pies and sausage rolls went from 11 out of 10 to 1 out of 10'
READING In The Press of the search for the best chippy in the area for 2024 it should really say 'best chippy on the day'. Unfortunately food can dramatically vary day to day. A month ago, I purchased from the butchers some pies and sausage
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Three vehicle crash outside school near York
THREE vehicles were involved in a crash outside a school near York. The collision happened this morning (Wednesday, May 22) on the B1224 (Wetherby Road). One resident said it appeared to have happened on the south side of the zebra crossing
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Company behind iconic York cafe reports bumper sales and profits
The company behind an iconic York café has enjoyed record sales of almost £300million. Betty’s and Taylors Group, owners of Betty’s Cafe Tea Rooms and makers of Yorkshire Tea, has reported turnover up 14% to £295.7m (up from £260.6m) in the full
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Vandals strike in North Yorkshire town
VANDALS have struck close to a museum in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after two edging stones, close to Beck Isle Museum in Pickering, were damaged. A police spokesperson said: “The vandalism happened
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York MP presses minister over museum funding for concrete repairs
York Outer MP Julian Sturdy has called on funding to be found for repairs to York Castle Museum. The plea to Arts Minister Lord Parkinson follows the York Museums Trust finding Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) at York Castle Museum
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York fan gets football banning order after taking cocaine to Elland Road
A YORK football fan has been banned from all professional football matches in England for three years after he was caught with drugs at Elland Road. Thomas Forde, 29, went to Leeds United’s home match with Blackburn Rovers on April 13, Leeds Magistrates
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Debut Towse try not enough as Heworth pay for errors at Rochdale
HEWORTH were unable to maintain their recent upturn of form as they fell to a disappointing 32-14 defeat at fourth-placed Rochdale Mayfield in the NCL Premier Division. The Villagers trailed 18-4 at the break and 26-4 after 65 minutes before a
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Plea to council: 'Don't let this family home become a 6-bed HMO - or Airbnb'
PLANS to turn a family home in York into a six-bed HMO are being considered by city planners. However, a neighbour wants the council to turn down the application - and says if it does get the green light, moves should be made to ensure the property
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York maintain perfect start after convincingly defeating Hull Zingari
YORK Cricket Club maintained their perfect start to the 2024 Yorkshire Premier League North season after defeating Hull Zingari by 40 runs. After electing to bat from the start, a superb performance from Duncan Snell (72), Will Fraine (38) and
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Furry friends drop in at York school
CHILDREN at this York village school got to meet some furry friends. During Arts Week at Copmanthorpe Primary School the children have been exercising their creative flare and celebrating the world of animals; the theme of the week this year.
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'I hope the campaign to save the Severus Hill nature haven succeeds'
I was interested to read Stephen Lewis’s item on Severus Hill (The Press, May 18). I hope the campaign to save this nature haven succeeds. What about the hill’s ‘crowning glory’, the water tower? Along with Holgate Windmill and Poppleton Road School
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'York is dawdling on renewable energy. We have to get a grip'
I share Phil Shepherdson’s frustration (Letters, May 17) about City of York Council’s inability to engage with York’s renewable energy potential. I have witnessed this ongoing failure from the inside as an elected councillor. While countries across
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Eleven sheep stolen from field in North Yorkshire
ELEVEN sheep have been stolen from a field in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police's rural task force (RTF) is appealing for information after the sheep were taken from a field in Hutton Mulgrave, Whitby. The force said they were taken between
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'We're really proud of dad!' - York Normandy veteran dies aged 102
ONE of York's last Normandy veterans has died aged 102. John Graham was a Normandy veteran and received France’s highest military honour, the Légion d’Honneur medal a few years ago after landing on Gold Beach just after D-Day while serving as a
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Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'
More than one million parents have been warned not to miss out on valuable Child Benefit support from HMRC. Parents are set to receive reminders this week telling them to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing in education
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Heavy rain to cause flooding and travel disruption for much of the UK today
Much of the UK can expect heavy rain with a possibility of flooding and travel disruption on Wednesday and Thursday. An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office and covers part of the country. The locations issued the amber warning
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York City legend to undergo triple heart bypass surgery
YORK City legend Marco Gabbiadini has revealed that he will be undergoing a triple heart bypass surgery. Gabbiadini, who regularly features on BBC Radio Newcastle’s Total Sport, announced on the show that he has been struggling with heart disease
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UK government warning as sightings of deadly Asian hornets on the increase
The UK government have confirmed that the invasive Asian hornet has been sighted several times in 2024, including 3 times in the past week. This is a significant increase adding to the previous five sightings already in 2024. The Asian hornet
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York MP demands better detection of dementia
York Outer MP is backing a nationwide campaign for better diagnosis of dementia. The MP made the plea after attending a Parliamentary drop-in hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society. The event was part of Dementia Action Week 2024, which ended on
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Meet the new head teacher at this York school
A WELL-KNOWN York school has ended the search for a new head teacher with an appointment. A new principal has been appointed to lead York High School in Acomb. Gavin Kumar has been named as the York secondary’s new principal and will take up
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New owner plans improvements to York ladies gym
A POPULAR York gym has a new owner. Personal trainer Aimee Sadler from Stockton On the Forest has taken over the Fitter Body Ladies Gym in Clifton Moor. The 36-year-old, who was previously a self-employed personal trainer for Pure Gym in York
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Blood scandal victim Derek Martindale left 'sad' and 'angry' by compensation plan
HAEMOPHILIAC Derek Martindale, who lost his brother to the infected blood scandal and who himself became infected with both HIV and Hepatitis C, has welcomed Rishi Sunak’s heartfelt apology on what the Prime Minister called a ‘day of shame for the
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Welcome the new season with The Beverley Arms
Embrace the new season with Daniel Thwaites’ five-star inn, The Beverley Arms in East Riding of Yorkshire. Whether it’s a spring-inspired Sunday lunch or a two-night mid-week getaway, now’s the time for longer days and (hopefully) nicer weather.
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Just days left to nominate your favourite fish and chip shop in York area
THERE is now less than a week left to nominate your favourite chippy in the York area. As reported by The Press online, readers are being urged to nominate their favourite place for fish and chips in and around York. Online nominations close
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Welcome the new season with The Judge’s Lodging in York
Embrace the new season with Daniel Thwaites’ five-star inn, The Judge’s Lodging in York. Whether it’s a spring-inspired Sunday lunch or a two-night midweek getaway, now’s the time for longer days and (hopefully) nicer weather. Sunday night getaways
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York academic caught with 362,000 indecent videos and pictures of children
A YORK academic whose sexual interest in children spans two decades had more than 362,000 indecent videos and pictures of youngsters, the city’s crown court heard. Some of the images in Ralph Harrington’s secret store showed children aged four
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York man attacked his 74-year-old grandmother while high on drugs
A York man attacked his terrified grandmother while high on drugs. Thomas Noble left his 74-year-old grandmother and his then partner so terrified about what he would do next they barricaded themselves into a room, York Crown Court heard. The
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Major train operator to run extra journeys from York to London
A MAJOR train operator will run extra journeys from York to London. Grand Central announced the increase in services as part of a northern expansion plan, which includes both the North East and West Yorkshire. The company submitted an application