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North Yorkshire hotel wins business award
Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate has won the Large Hospitality Business of the Year for 2024 at the Harrogate Advertiser Business Excellence Awards. The recognition follows the hotel undergoing extensive renovations, including updates to public areas
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Tenders sought for East Yorkshire development land
Tenders are invited for a mixed residential, food store and commercial development site covering approximately 15.56 acres on York Road, Market Weighton. H&H Land & Estates are acting as Selling Agents in conjunction with Richborough Estates
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Person injured after car and tractor crash in North Yorkshire
A person was injured after a car and tractor crashed in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. Four fire crews rushed to the scene in Aldfield, near Ripon, at about 12.50pm today (Friday, May 31). Firefighters cut a person from a vehicle and
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Warning to drivers after crash in North Yorkshire
A WARNING has gone out to drivers after a crash in North Yorkshire. The county's police say that emergency services are currently dealing with a serious crash involving a car and a van on the B6265 near Fellbeck in the Harrogate area. Read
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Firefighters cut person from wreckage after crash in North Yorkshire
A person was cut from the wreckage of a car after a crash in North Yorkshire. The incident, at 12.45pm today (Friday, May 31), involved two vehicles on the A170 at Allerston, close to Thornton Dale. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was
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North Yorkshire policeman honoured by King set to retire
A HARD-WORKING police officer honoured by the King is set to retire. With a distinguished service of 23 years at North Yorkshire Police, and ten years prior to that in the RAF, Sgt Paul Cording firmly has public service at his heart. During his
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: 'Hardworking brickie' stands for new seat near York
A GENERAL Election candidate left school aged 15, unable to read and write, but by working hard in the building trade, now has a raft of companies in the care and property sectors. Scottish-born, Richard Kelly moved to Leeds as a youngster, where
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Injury-hit York Valkyrie name just 19-player squad for Warrington clash
YORK Valkyrie have just 19 fit players to choose from for Sunday's Betfred Women's Super League clash with Warrington Wolves (12pm). A mix of injury and illness has hampered the Valkyrie so far this season, with boss Lindsay Anfield grateful to
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Two North Yorkshire mums will drive ambulance they helped buy over to Ukraine
Two mums from North Yorkshire are driving an ambulance they helped to buy full of medical aid supplies to Ukraine on Sunday (June 2). Louise Holmes and Victoria Rothwell, both from Appleton Roebuck, are among a group of mothers who came together
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'He will never be forgotten' - packed church at funeral of York Normandy veteran, 102
HE will never be forgotten. Those were the words of Matty Graham speaking at the funeral of his grandad, John Graham, one of York’s last Normandy veterans who died aged 102. John Graham was a Normandy veteran and received France’s highest military
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Young York innovators transform old technology into interactive creations
YOUNG innovators in York have used their imagination to transform recycled objects into working interactive creations with digital-making technologies. The 'International Hack Camp' for 12-15 year-olds took place on Wednesday May 29 and Thursday
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Reminder to York train passengers as new timetable comes into effect this weekend
York train passengers are being reminded to check journeys as a new timetable comes into effect this weekend. Changes are being made across services that run in and out of the city from Sunday (June 2). TransPennine Express (TPE) said 10 additional
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York Knights without Hull FC pair against Widnes as second-rower nears return
NEITHER Davy Litten nor Franklin Pele will feature for York Knights against Widnes Vikings on Sunday (3pm). Head coach Andrew Henderson had been hopeful of extending the Hull FC pair's time at the club upon the expiration of their initial two-week
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General Election 2024: 'We have made our mistakes but done good things'
Hoping to hang on to what is normally a safe Conservative seat is Kevin Hollinrake in Thirsk and Malton. The government minister was elected in 2019 with a massive 25,154 majority, gaining 63% of the vote, but based on current polling, Electoral
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York level crossing closure reminder
DRIVERS are being reminded that a level crossing in York is set to close while rail engineers carry out track maintenance work. The level crossing at York Road, Haxby, will be closed from midnight - 5am on Sunday, June 2 for railway maintenance
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Swinton Lions trio charged by RFL after York Knights' dramatic victory
A TRIO of Swinton Lions players have been charged by the RFL following their dramatic 30-22 home defeat to York Knights on Sunday. Try-scorer Jake Spedding and Jordan Case have both been handed Grade B head contact charges, resulting in a fine
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York-based futsal team edge thrilling final to take home first national title
BOOTHAM Ladies Futsal Club claimed their first national title with a 4-3 victory against London Genesis in the FA National Plate on Saturday. Having lost out to their opponents on penalties in the quarter-finals last year, Bootham were keen to
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'He touched the hearts of so many people' - York teen dies after being hit by train
A TEENAGER died after being hit by a train not far outside York station. The conclusion of an inquest today (May 31), which was started last month into the death of Ryan Scrowston, heard how the 15-year-old from Copmanthorpe in York was killed
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York Buddhist community comes together to celebrate
York’s Buddhist community came together to celebrate the most important festival in the religion’s calendar. Forty-five people of all ages gathered at York St John University for Vesak on Sunday (May 26). Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment
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New owners of York brewery owners pledge commitment and growth
The new owners of Ainsty Ales at Acaster Malbis have pledged to further the growth of the business, following a six-figure investment from local entrepreneurs. Husband and wife team Stuart and Lyndsay Weston, who currently run the Inn on the Green
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York Pride set for success with 'biggest and best ever' festival
YORK PRIDE is set for success, with record crowds and stalls expected. Even the weather is forecast to be fine. The Pride Committee has faced a hectic three days putting the finishing touches together, after months of organising by its volunteers
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Bricklayer caught in police Christmas campaign banned for 3 years
A BRICKLAYER is off the road for three years after he was caught in the police’s Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving. Officers stopped Jake Pullen on Boroughbridge Road, York, on December 27, Shaun Carroll, prosecuting, told the city
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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election
UK households have been warned they could face an £80 fine for failing to register to vote ahead of the upcoming general election. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the next UK general election would take place on July
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Man 'gashed' woman's throat with knife and said he would kill her, court told
A man threatened to kill his girlfriend as he “gashed” her throat with a kitchen knife, York Crown Court heard. Timothy Clark, 41, had twice throttled the woman but she didn’t tell anyone until he locked her outside in a backyard. “She had
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North Yorkshire Police officer sacked for driving at 154mph
A police traffic constable who once warned speeding drivers "this is Selby not Silverstone" has been sacked after being caught driving at 154mph. As reported by The Press at the time, North Yorkshire Police traffic constable Adam Smith issued the
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Jockeys prepare as charity race at York Racecourse approaches
WITH the start of the racing season beginning in York, the riders of one important race are making their final preparations before getting into the saddle. As reported by The Press, the Macmillan Ride of their Lives will take place on Saturday,
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Man hit girlfriend while out drinking in York, court hears
A VIOLENT boyfriend who attacked his latest girlfriend while out drinking in York has been spared a trip to jail. Matthew Thomas Greaves was on a suspended prison sentence for assaulting an earlier girlfriend when he hit his latest victim on the
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Farmer near York ‘exhausted’ by climate change says 're-think’ needed
A North Yorkshire farmer says the problems posed by climate change have left him “exhausted” – and called for a “re-think” over how food is supplied and priced. Richard Bramley, an arable farmer in Kelfield near Selby, said flooding and warm weather
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North Yorkshire farmer blighted by climate change: ‘I’ve never felt so exhausted’
Arable farmer Richard Bramley says the “extremes driven by climate change” mean he has “never felt so exhausted” while working on his farm in Kelfield near Selby. Here he provides an insight into the challenges he – and farmers across the country –
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'I'm feeling strong again' - crier battles illness to lead D-Day commemorations
A TOWN crier in North Yorkshire has battled back from illness to lead D-Day commemorations in a North Yorkshire town. David Hinde, who has been the town crier of Helmsley since 2017, will give his speech at 2pm on Thursday, June 6, from the balcony
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UPDATE: Woman missing in North Yorkshire is found safe and well
A woman who sparked an urgent appeal after going missing in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well. On Thursday, North Yorkshire Police said the missing 23-year-old, from Hull, could be somewhere in the county after an earlier appeal from