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Councillor steps down triggering by-election in York ward
A WARD councillor has stepped down from City of York Council, triggering a by-election on the same day as the nation goes to the polls on July 4. Hull Road Councillor Sophie Kelly said the demands of being in the role had been more difficult to
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Twenty litres of fuel spills out of vehicle in North Yorkshire – firefighters called
Twenty litres of fuel spilled out of a vehicle in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. Firefighters were called to clean up the leak in Plompton, near Harrogate, at 9.10am today (Thursday, May 30). “Crews used drizzit pads and sand to contain
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Reminder: Works starting on two major roads in York
CITY of York Council are carrying out resurfacing works on Bishopthorpe Road and the B1228 Elvington Lane which require road closures. As reported by The Press, Elvington Lane has received ‘carriageway patching’ funding in both the 2023/24 and
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Police investigating after crash in North Yorkshire
POLICE are investigating a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkhire Fire and rescue Service say they and North Yorkshire Police were called to a crash at 11.41am today (May 30) on the A64 westbound between Welburn Lodge and Barton Hill. A service
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Safety boost for shoppers in North Yorkshire town
Harrogate BID has appointed its first Town Centre Support Officer (TCSO), helping to keep the spa town safe and welcoming for all. Kiam Taylor, a former civil servant, has now kickstarted the new role at the BID – and said he is excited to be part
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PM's wife in North Yorkshire care home visit
Akshata Murty, wife of the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has visited veterans at a North Yorkshire care home, to bolster her husband’s General Election Campaign. During the Wednesday visit Akshata Murty spoke to residents and staff, many of whom
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Quadruple bill of gothic horror by world-famous author in York for one-night only
A QUADRUPLE-BILL of gothic tales from ‘master of the macabre’ is playing in York for one-night-only. Threedumb Theatre is presenting ‘One Man Poe’ in a special preview rendition of four Edgar Allen Poe pieces at York Medical Society in Stonegate
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Sinclair unveiled as York City's fifth signing of the summer
YORK City have snapped up former Sky Bet League Two forward Tyrese Sinclair. The 23-year-old will link up with the Minstermen upon the expiration of his contract with Rochdale on July 1. He is City's fifth summer signing, following goalkeeper
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Missing woman found safe and well
A Hull woman who went missing in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well, police said. Earlier this week police issued an urgent appeal to help to find the missing 23-year-old woman, saying she could be in North Yorkshire. Read next:
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Just four homes left for sale in development near York
Barely a handful of homes are left for sale in a Pocklington housing development. Bovis Homes says more than 95% of its Beckfields scheme has been sold. It leaves just 4 homes available, all 40-bed detached homes at the site off White Mill
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: Long-serving MP hopes for re-election to new seat near York
A Long-serving Conservative MP hopes to be re-elected into a new seat near York. Sir Alec Shelbrooke, 48, is the Tory Candidate for Wetherby and Easingwold, which according to the Electoral Calculus, he should win, beating Labour into second, with
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Crash on major road through North Yorkshire has been cleared
A CRASH on a major road through North Yorkshire that led to nine-mile long queues has been cleared. National Highways posted on X at 2.41pm today (May 30) to say that there were lane closures on the A1(M) southbound, between Bramham and the M1,
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York CC frustrated amid double delight for Clifton Alliance
IT was a frustrating Bank Holiday for York CC as they saw both of their Hunters YPL North Premier Division fixtures called off without a ball being bowled. The Clifton Park club picked up eight points from the cancellation of scheduled trips to
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Hundreds of jobs could be at risk as University of York looks to save £34 million
Hundreds of jobs could be at risk at the University of York as the higher education provider looks to save £34 million – on top of the £30 million it has already shaved off its budget. Staff at the Russell Group university were told in April that
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TV stars re-unite to help top North Yorkshire businessman
Stars of the screen, Christine Talbot and Duncan Wood, are preparing to put their walking boots on as they reunite in support of popular Harrogate businessman and close friend David Simister. The former ITV Calendar presenters will be among those
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Gas-free homes 'first' for major developer near York
A MAJOR housebuilder has launched its first gas-free homes ever to be built in Yorkshire. The Stewarts Reach development in Pocklington will consist of 225 energy-efficient, new 2,3 and 4-bed homes. The developer says the homes exceed the latest
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'Caffeine and cake are a regular feature!' - major network for business women in York
A COMMUNITY network has been launched in York for business women working or living in the city of the surrounding areas. BusinessBelles the York City Ladies women in business network for the city already has more than 160 members with the group
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York Knights facing full-back headache as changes likely for Widnes
York Knights look set to face a full-back headache this weekend. And boss Andrew Henderson admits changes are likely to his squad for Sunday’s visit of Widnes Vikings (3pm). The Knights return to home soil after the most remarkable of wins
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Lest we forget: remembering the heroes of D-Day 80 years on
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6, I wanted to take this opportunity to commemorate those who served in the Armed Forces in the lead up to, during and in the aftermath of D-Day. The Allied landings were a turning point
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'Who deserves the real credit for sorting York's blue badge ban fiasco?'
After years of stories about the blue badge ban fiasco in our city, surely everyone knows the full details by now. Which makes it even more bizarre that York Outer residents received a letter from their outgoing MP Julian Sturdy claiming he ‘restored
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Teenage girl attacked in York
A TEENAGE girl has been attacked in York. According to North Yorkshire Police; on Tuesday, May 21, at around 9pm, a 17-year-old girl was assaulted by a man in the Burton Stone Lane and Crichton Bridge area of Clifton in York. The victim sustained
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New garden bar opens in stunning York location
A NEW garden bar has opened in a stunning location in York. The creators of Sketch, the restaurant in the York Art Gallery, Philip Veal and Maria Rodriguez, have just launched a new venture, The Sketch on the upstairs balcony at the rear of the
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Church near York with 'medieval graffiti' celebrates special day with art exhibition
A CHURCH near York with an interior marked by Oliver Cromwell’s men and containing other celebrated carvings is celebrating an historic day. All Saints’ Church in Main Street, Bolton Percy is hosting an art exhibition on June 8 and 9 in commemoration
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Intrepid York explorer releases his first thriller
AN intrepid York traveller has used his own experiences driving the length of Africa as the basis for his first thriller. James Marr started out his life working for the family's ship business in Hull - J Marr which was essentially a deep-sea fishing
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5 little-known illegal activities you should avoid doing on UK beaches
Whether you enjoy relaxing or playing games and building sandcastles when you go to the beach, there are some rules in place. It’s worth knowing though that some simple beach activities are illegal in the UK with beachgoers facing fines up to £2,500
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Is TSB online banking down? Users report issues with logging in
TSB customers across the UK have reported issues with signing into the mobile app and website. The apparent outage began before 7am with 2,706 reports having been made at the time of writing. Around 88% of reports relate to logging into the
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Public issued warning as toxic pest which poses health risks spotted
The public has been warned to keep an eye out for a pest which poses a health risk to people. The oak processionary moth caterpillar damages trees as well as causing itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation. The warning comes at the start of
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Sanders keen to make impression as he eyes return to York City's first-team
SAM Sanders hopes to re-establish himself in York City’s first-team next season. Sanders played a starring role as York defeated Boston United 2-0 in 2022 to gain promotion back to the Vanarama National League, ending a five-year stay in regional
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Drug raids at homes in North Yorkshire
DRUGS raids have been carried out at homes in North Yorkshire. The county’s police force say they We executed four drugs warrants across Whitby and Ryedale yesterday (May 29) during a day of action known as Operation Tornado. Read next:
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'Thrilled' York hotel is ranked among 'best of the best' with top award
A HOTEL in York has been ranked amongst the UK’s best stays according to a top review website. No.1 By GuestHouse, York, at 1 Clifton, was named as one of the best places to stay in the UK, according to TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Travellers
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Expansion of industrial estate sparks fears of more lorry traffic in historic village
Village residents have raised concerns over proposals to expand one of North Yorkshire’s biggest industrial estates beyond boundaries agreed two years ago. Topcliffe residents say while they continue to support extending nearby Dalton Industrial
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Young mother jailed for stamping on woman's head
A YOUNG mother who kicked another woman in the face and stamped on her head has been jailed. Charlotte Katie Unwin, 23, was twice given a chance to stay out of jail for the late-night street attack, York Crown Court heard. But now she is behind
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Top South African brand hosts UK launch party in York
A TOP South African brand has launched in the UK. Reporter Alice Kavanagh went along to the launch party in York to try out the drinks. With a whopping 780 million units sold worldwide, Fitch & Leedes (F&L) is already the top selling tonic
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Plans for 76 homes set for go-ahead despite fears over ground stability
Councillors have said they were ‘minded’ to approve a 76-home scheme in North Yorkshire despite hearing concerns about the potential for gypsum-related ground stability issues. It means the homes in Staveley, near Knaresborough, are now likely
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Discover and Save on Lucy Pittaway Art!
With an art sale on for a limited period only, there has never been a better time to discover Lucy Pittaway’s colourful world of art. Known for her vibrant and heartfelt creations, Lucy has attracted the attention of many with her appealing art
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Oscar winning director to speak at York festival
THE director of an Oscar-winning film is set to speak at a festival in York. Shekhar Kapur, director of movie Elizabeth: The Golden Age, will join the York Festival of Ideas. He will be joined by celebrated author Vikas Swarup, author of "Q
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Politicians call for York recycling centres to revert to former opening hours
PARLIAMENTARY candidates in York have called on the council to reverse its cuts to opening hours at city recycling centres. The Liberal Democrat candidates bidding to become MPs for the York Central and York Outer seats, Alan Page and Andrew Hollyer