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Boy attacked by gang outside butchers in York town
A TEENAGER has been attacked outside a butchers shop in a York town. North Yorkshire police say a 15-year boy was attacked by a group of other boys aged about 14 or 15 in The Village, outside the butcher's shop in Haxby between 6.30pm and 7pm on
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Motor home stuck under height restriction barrier - emergency crews called in
A MOTOR home was stuck under the height restriction barrier of a bridge in York. Fire crews in York responded to a call from Terry Avenue at 2.31pm today (June 3). They said the motor home had "become stuck under a bridge due to a height restriction
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Thieves steal £3,000 worth of tools from York home
THIEVES have stolen thousands of pounds worth of power tools from a York home. North Yorkshire Police say a burglary took place in Heworth in York in which about £3,000 worth of power tools were stolen. It happened at a property in Abbotsway
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E-scooter rider hurt in crash with taxi in North Yorkshire
AN e-scooter rider has been injured after a crash in North Yorkhsire. The county's police say an electric scooter and a taxi crashed at the Junction of York Place and South Park Road, in Harrogate at about 6.45pm on Saturday, June 1. A police
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Luxury homes underway in village near York
The first four homes of a bespoke development in Sherriff Hutton, near York, have been launched by Knaresborough housebuilder Wharfedale Homes. Work is progressing well on the site and the company has just launched the first four out of six homes
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Haddock envisages 'bright future' for Selby Town after becoming chairman
SELBY Town have confirmed the appointment of Chairman Dave Haddock, after Steve McGarrity’s departure was announced. Haddock returns to Selby as Chairman after leaving the club in 2022, having previously worked for the club for six years as a volunteer
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Top shadow minister visits York village
A leading Labour moderniser was in York today saying the city’s retired ‘deserve better.’ Liz Kendall, the party’s Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, met pensioners at New Earswick Bowls Blub, with York Outer Labour candidate Luke
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Resident disturbs suspected burglar at North Yorkshire home
A RESIDENT has disturbed a suspected burglar in their North Yorkshire home. North Yorkshire Police say someone entered a property in Oaker Bank in Killinghall near Harrogate through a window at about 10.40pm on Friday (May 31) . Read next:
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‘One hell of an experience’ - North Yorkshire landmark among UK’s best things to do
A North Yorkshire landmark home to an event “the biggest of its kind in the world” has officially been declared one of the best things to do in the UK. Whitby Abbey known for its iconic goth weekends was featured in one of Time Out’s latest travel
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York D-Day hero Ken heads to Normandy for 80th anniversary tribute to the fallen
YORK World War Two veteran Ken Cooke has set off for Normandy, where he will be taking part in a series of ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. D-Day veteran Ken, 98, landed at Gold Beach with the Green Howards on June 6, 1944.
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"Really pleasing" - York Valkyrie's home return delights boss Lindsay Anfield
LINDSAY ANFIELD found that York Valkyrie’s winning return to the LNER Community Stadium was ‘really pleasing’. An impressive 44-4 triumph over Warrington Wolves ensured that the Valkyrie could enjoy their comeback to the LNER, after back-to-back
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This well-known local firm has made fresh Net Zero commitments
A LOCAL manufacturer has signed up to further Net Zero commitments. Easingwold-based York Handmade Brick Company, which is one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country and is based at Alne, has signed up to the Ceramics UK Net Zero
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Van driver, 52, dies at scene of crash near York
A van driver died at the scene of a crash near York. North Yorkshire Police said it received a call on Saturday, June 1, to reports of a van that had left the road in Atterwith Lane, Hessay. The driver of the van was a 52-year-old man, who
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Vandals strike at historic North Yorkshire church
VANDALS have smashed windows at a church in North Yorkshire are estimated to be more than 500 years old. North Yorkshire Police said vandals struck at St Mary’s Church, Kirkgate in Thirsk sometime between Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26 and they
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Man left traumatised after street gang attack in North Yorkshire
THE victim of a street gang attack in North Yorkshire has been left traumatised by the experience. North Yorkshire Police say the assault happened in Bower Street in Harrogate at about 4.15pm on Sunday, May 26, around the area of One Arch in Bower
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Triumphant home return for York Valkyrie as Warrington waver
Eboni Partington and Manuqalo Komaitai inspired York Valkyrie to a 44-4 victory against Warrington Wolves on their return to the LNER Community Stadium. The former St Helens flyer set the tempo with a 15-minute first-half hat-trick, whilst Fijian
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Introducing a thrilling summer deal at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
The charming countryside of the Yorkshire Dales contributes to the county’s illustrious title of ‘God’s Own Country’. The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa is situated at the southern edge of the dales on the Bolton Abbey estate, surrounded by unmatched
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'It took my breath away' - York post war footballing hero immortalised in city
A YORK-BORN post-war footballing hero has been immortalised in his home city. The first of three streets on the new housing development at the former home of York City - Bootham Crescent - has been named Alf Patrick Court after legendary York City
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Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money
Thousands of Child Benefit claimants have been left without payments this morning, HMRC has confirmed. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts. The benefit, claimed by
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North Yorkshire fish and chip shop dubbed UK's 'most famous' among the top 20
A chippy in North Yorkshire thought to offer the “most famous” fish and chips in the UK has been featured in a highly praised food guide by The Guardian. The iconic Magpie Cafe in Whitby known for its “prime fresh local fish, seafood and specially
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'Did passenger trains use York's old station in the 1940s?'
I enjoyed poring over the double-page spread of the old York railway station in 1955 that was in The Press on Thursday May 30. Going back possibly six or seven years before this picture, and trawling my memory, I have a now indistinct recollection
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'Let’s all join in to really get York buzzing '
I read about City of York Council’s ‘Buzz About York’ campaign to promote biodiversity and help wildlife flourish in the city. I think this is a great campaign but please engage the community more by encouraging people to join in and get involved
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: 'A vote for real hope, real change, not the least worst'
ONE of Europe’s major scout leaders is standing for the Green Party in York Central. Lars Kramm is from Essen, Germany, and moved to York 11 years ago after meeting his Yorkshire-born wife on a scouting jamboree in Iceland. The 42-year-old
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York City FA Trophy and promotion winner links up with ex-defender
FORMER York City promotion-hero and Isuzu FA Trophy winner Adriano Moke has found a new club, linking back up with a former loanee with the Minstermen. Mark Bower, who recently became manager at Guiseley in the Northern Premier League, has added
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A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week
Brits have been told to keep an eye out for a major change to the banknotes they receive from this week. Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5, the Bank of England confirmed. The portrait
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June Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
If you own Premium Bonds or are just curious to see who won the top £1 million prize, look no further. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the 2024 June winners. Only two lucky winners get to claim the top million-pound
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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer agree to televised BBC general election debate
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a BBC General Election debate, the corporation has announced. The debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will be hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth and take place in
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Britain's Got Talent winner revealed after ‘spellbinding’ final performance
Sydnie Christmas has been named the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024, seeing her awarded the £250,000 cash prize and a spot at the Royal Variety Show. This comes after five semi-finals were held this week with 11 finalists making it to the last
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Boy on rooftop in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
A BOY has been rescued from a rooftop in a North Yorkshire city. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out just before 8pm on Sunday (June 2) after reports of a youth spotted on a rooftop in Bondgate Green, Ripon. Read
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Woman treated after fire at York home
A WOMAN has been treated by paramedics after a fire in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at about 11pm on Sunday night (June 2) after reports of a fire at a home in The Mount. Read next: Boy on rooftop
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BEST CHIPPY 2024: The top 10 fish and chip shops in York, all hoping for your vote
THE top 10 finalists in The Press's new 'Best Chippy 2024' awards have now been revealed. In a bid to celebrate the incredible local businesses we have in York and North Yorkshire, The Press has launched a new competition which will crown the area
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'Remarkable' ballet group brings double-header to York
A "REMARKABLE" ballet group is bringing a double-header of performances to the stage in York. Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black is returning to York Theatre Royal this June with a new double bill: 'Ballet Black: HEROES.' The pioneering dancers and
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Driver banned for causing serious injury to car passenger
A man has been banned from the roads after his driving left a passenger with serious injuries. Chris Fenteman, 36, from Selby, was driving a Land Rover Discovery when it collided with a Peugeot 107 at the junction of the A57 and the A156 north
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Widnes defeat 'tough to take' for York Knights as boss hails effort
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson feels as though yesterday’s gutting 22-18 defeat to Widnes Vikings was tough to take for his depleted side. The Knights had no recognised full-back, and had to dual-register debutant Jack Potter from Newcastle