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Horse stuck in ditch in North Yorkshire rescued by firefighters
A horse stuck in a ditch in North Yorkshire was rescued by firefighters. Crews from Tadcaster were called after the animal got “spooked” and ended up in a two metre deep ditch in Betteras Hill Road, Monk Fryston, at 10.22am today (Saturday, June
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PICTURES: York Pride brings thousands of people together in city
York Pride returned to the city today (Saturday, June 1) – bringing thousands of people to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. These images show how the day went.
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‘It’s so powerful’: Thousands turn out for York Pride
Thousands of people took to the streets of York today (Saturday, June 1) for the city’s annual Pride celebration. They gathered to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community to a backdrop of rainbows and colour that filled the historic streets
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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Baby in hospital with serious injures after crash in North Yorkshire
A baby is in hospital with serious injuries after a campervan and a car crashed in North Yorkshire, police said. The vehicles – a blue Peugeot Boxer campervan and a Volkswagen T-Roc 4x4 – were travelling in opposite directions on the B6265 near
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Mountain rescue team finds body in search for missing man from Yorkshire Dales
A mountain rescue team has found a body in the search for a man missing from his home in Yorkshire Dales, police said. Howard Gill, aged in his late 70s, from Askrigg, Wensleydale, was reported missing to police after being last seen yesterday
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'If it was based on half-time, we'd be top' - Heworth boss reflects on season so far
“If it was based on half-time results, we’d be at the top of the league. But unfortunately it’s not.” So said Heworth boss Scott Rhodes as he reflects on his side’s transition back to the NCL Premier Division. The Villagers gained promotion
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York City head to the coast in fifth confirmed pre-season friendly
YORK City will head to the North Yorkshire coast to take on Whitby Town in pre-season. Adam Hinshelwood's side will visit the Towbar Express Stadium on Wednesday, July 17 (7pm). The match is City's fifth confirmed pre-season fixture, falling
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Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot
A collection of 10p coins has sold for £70 on online auction site eBay. The coins are a completed set of the Royal Mint's Great British Coin Hunt. The specially designed Royal Mint collector album was originally released in 2019, and was available
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I ate everything from Lidl’s bakery for less than £14 - Every item ranked
Lidl is well renowned for being one of the most budget-friendly supermarkets in the UK, but there is one feature that brings in the customers. The supermarket's bakery has in some ways become an icon to the British Highstreet, once upon a time
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York Pride route and information as celebration takes place today
Thousands of people are expected to descend on York today (Saturday, June 1) for the city’s annual Pride celebration. The parade sets off from Duncombe Place, near York Minster, at 12pm. It will travel to the Knavesmire where there will be
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York and North Yorkshire defendants sentenced recently by magistrates
A North Yorkshire man who was violent on the Cumberland coast and a York bicycle and shop thief were among defendants sentenced recently by magistrates. Thomas Samuel Garside, 22, of Church Lane, Wheldrake, pleaded guilty to assaulting a man
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Know Taylor Swift’s lyrics ‘All too Well’? Prove it with our Eras Tour quiz
...Ready For It? Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to the UK this month. Swifties descend on music venues up and down the country - fully bejewelled and armed with cowboy boots and friendship bracelets - from June 7. The international megastar
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Youths start fire in York park – firefighters called
Youths started a fire in a York park – sparking a callout from the emergency services. Firefighters were called to the park in Chesney Fields, Acomb, at about 5.40pm yesterday (Friday, May 31). North Yorkshire Fire and Resue Service said the
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Police ‘concerned for safety’ of man missing in Yorkshire Dales
UPDATE: Mountain rescue team finds body in search for missing man from Yorkshire Dales Officers are “concerned” for the safety of a man missing in the Yorkshire Dales, police said. Howard Gibbs, in his late 70s, has been missing from his home
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Urgent appeal to find missing North Yorkshire teenager
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager from North Yorkshire. Leyland, 15, was last seen in the Masham area. North Yorkshire Police said he may have travelled out of the area on foot, public transport or by asking for
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Looking to change career? 8 high paying jobs with no degree requirements
Whether you're a youngster who doesn't want to go to university or an adult who wants to shake up their career, finding a job ideal for you can be tricky. Luckily, there are an abundance of online sites that promote jobs in all sorts of sectors
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Can speed cameras catch you speeding on the other side of the road?
UK speed cameras are an effective way to reduce the number of vehicle accidents and road deaths each year. The Department for Transport revealed that all speed cameras were to be painted yellow by October 2016. This should make most of them
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Daring best mates aged just 10 and 11 set three land speed records near York
A pair of ‘thrill-seeking’ best friends have become the youngest riders ever to set a land speed record on a motorbike with a sidecar. Alfie Barraclough, 10, and Jack Taylor, 11, clocked 49mph in a 1km dash on their custom-built bike on Saturday
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York charity worker wins national award for marathon effort
A MEMBER of a York based society has received national recognition for her charity work and fundraising. Vale of York Oddfellows member, Claire Needham, was chosen as the winner in the "Giving Something Back" category of the Oddfellows Making a
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'Lurking' thief carried out 'despicable' crime against 80-year-old man
A thief who targeted an 80-year-old man and money intended for charities in “despicable” crimes has been given a suspended prison sentence. Keegan Taylor, 33, wearing a mask and with his hood up, “lurked” behind the pensioner as he withdrew money
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York Museum brings Second World War aircraft back to life for D-Day celebration
A POPULAR museum near York is bringing a Second World War plane back to life as part of its D-Day celebrations. Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington has revealed its programme of events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Thursday
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York company director tried to get '12-year-old girl' to perform sex acts
A York company director who tried to give a '12-year-old girl' sex instructions and told her to think like a slave is today starting a jail term. For six weeks, Timothy Michael Downie, 52, masqueraded online as a 19-year-old woman as he gave the
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How to watch the Champions League 2024 final for free in the UK
The 2024 Champions League final will be taking place this weekend and viewers will be able to watch from home even if they don't have a subscription to TNT Sports. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will be battling out in order to take home the
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York MP says he was 'misrepresented' over blue badge ban claims
A York MP has said that his claims of reversing the city centre blue badge ban were "misrepresented". Julian Sturdy has held the York Outer seat since it was formed in 2010, wining four elections. Ahead of the General Election on July 4, Mr Sturdy