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Eamonn Holmes gets new job at a travel firm
BROADCASTER Eamonn Holmes has got a new job at a travel firm and its recruitment arm. Not Just Travel and The Travel Franchise have scooped up the breakfast TV veteran who will attend the companies’ conferences and international events. The
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Woman seriously injured in crash in York suburb
A WOMAN has been seriously injured in a crash in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say a woman was seriously injured in a crash in Acomb which happened at about 10.55am today (June 4) in School Street, at the junction with Beaconsfield Street
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York Law firm reports legal pass for paralegal
Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors says Paralegal Lucy Wardle has passed her Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). The SQE exam is a rigorous assessment designed to ensure that aspiring solicitors possess the necessary knowledge and
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Plans submitted for second helping of school meals delivery service
York looks set to get a second helping of school dinners from a recently-launched food delivery service. School Kitchen has applied for a change of use for the kitchen of Millthorpe School Lane on Nunthorpe Avenue, to create a kitchen and meals
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Charity shop window smashed in North Yorkshire town – police appeal
A North Yorkshire charity shop’s window was smashed – and police are seeking the public’s help to find out who the culprit is. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about what the incident in Commercial Street
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CCTV appeal after bike stolen in York
A BIKE has been stolen after its lock got cut in York's city centre. North Yorkshire Police say the dark grey Trek bike was stolen from St Andrewgate, off King's Square, on the evening of May 10. Officers have since released CCTV of a man and
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Crash on major road in North Yorkshire cleared
A CRASH which closed one lane on a major road through North Yorkshire has now been cleared. As The press reported earlier, there were reports of a crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire with long delays and one lane closed due to a crash on the
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Grandad tried to persuade underage 'girls' into sexual acts online
A GRANDAD who tried to persuade underage girls to perform sex acts on themselves has been given a suspended prison sentence. Jonathan Sugden, 60, used Kik social media to contact a 12-year-old girl’s profile and then a 13-year-old girl’s profile
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Man arrested in York after 'brief lesson in 400m hurdles'
A MAN has been arrested following a police chase on foot through York. North Yorkshire Police say that on Sunday (June 2) officers in the city centre stopped a vehicle with two people in it and a chase ensued before a man was arrested for drug
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: Tory 'big beast' near York is 'fighting hard for every vote'
He’s one of the surviving ‘big beasts’ of the Conservative Party. And like so many of them, Sir David Davis faces the threat of extinction. The York-born 75-year-old, however, remains hopeful of retaining the new seat of Goole and Pocklington
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Heworth miss out on back-to-back wins as Crusaders provide shock
IN the National Conference League Premier Division Heworth, despite high expectations, failed in their bid to produce back to back wins after a below par performance saw them fall to a 30-12 defeat to St Helens based Thatto Heath Crusaders at Elmpark
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Work to start on repairs to 500-year-old York church
WORK is to start in the next few weeks on major repairs to a 500-year-old church in York’s city centre. The start follows York construction company Simpson receiving the contract for the 18–24-month scheme, believed to be worth around £11.5m.
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York and North Yorkshire investigators catch international money scammers
A GANG who siphoned money from elderly and vulnerable victims to conmen have been brought to justice by York and North Yorkshire consumer watchdogs. The five used a web of UK-based firms to launder more than £1.2 million and transfer it to two
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Fitness challenge at York gym raises hundreds of pounds for charity
Fitness fanatics in York raised hundreds of pounds for charity through a gruelling challenge. The group of ten at TS Personal Training and Nutrition private studio, based in Technology House, Lawrence Street, completed 10,000 kettlebell swings
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Popular Indian restaurant in York closes for refurb - promising modern new look
A popular Indian restaurant in York has closed for a refurbishment – and its manager has promised it will reopen with a modern new look that locals will enjoy. Mirchiz, in Fishergate, has closed while work is carried out at the site. Restaurant
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Olly Dyson: "I will give it my all" to nail down regular York City spot
OLLY DYSON hopes to regain his confidence after admitting to maturing as a footballer with York City over the last 12 months. Dyson endured a difficult season in the 2023/24 campaign, struggling for game time with York and experiencing a disrupted
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13 members of major drug gang sentenced
The wife and brother of a drug gang mastermind were among 13 people sentenced for large-scale production and supply of cannabis. It took two trials and seven years for North Yorkshire Police to bring all the gang members to justice. Some pleaded
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Major scam warning to residents in York and North Yorkshire
A WARNING has gone out to resdients in York and North Yorkshire about a scam doing the rounds. North Yorkshire Police’s head of economic crime has urged residents to be extra vigilant following a recent spike in online cryptocurrency investment
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Handgun seized from group of men in North Yorkshire town
A HANDGUN has been seized after a group of men were stopped in the street by police in North Yorkshire. The county's police force says officers in Selby suspected criminal activity in the town after smelling cannabis. "On the evening of Monday
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York exhibition to showcase seventy items that connect us to Windrush generation
A new exhibition in York will showcase 70 items that connect us to the Windrush generation. It includes objects passed down the generations of people that arrived in Britain in 1948 from the Caribbean to help rebuild the country after the Second
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Warning issued to people buying mobile phones over 'often-missed' small print
Those looking to buy a new mobile phone should 'tread carefully', according to a top phone expert. Dan Melia, from Mobile Phones Direct, has urged people to study the 'hidden' small print when they start looking for the best deal on their next
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: The Green Party candidate near York 'popular with Tories'
He’s the popular Green Party candidate that even Tories want and support. Now, Arnold Warneken hopes to outpoll his party in what is traditionally a safe Conservative area. Electoral Calculus still predicts a Tory hold, with Sir Alec Shelbrook
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Amazing gift for York school to remember Grandma Mary
CHILDREN at a York school have received an amazing gift in memory of a special lady. Mary Gray was grandma of Lawrence Stoakes a pupil at Applefields School the city’s special secondary school in Bad Bargain Lane, Burnholme. Mary died in December
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How two North Yorkshire businesses were fronts for a major drugs gang
DETECTIVES have revealed how a major drug gang operated under the cover of two North Yorkshire businesses as two more gangsters were jailed. Six of the gang headed by convicted cocaine smuggler Alan Barker are now behind bars serving a total of
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'Ethan is a wonderful role model for our pupils' - York teacher's bid for causes
A TEACHER at a York school has had his head shaved in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds for worthy causes. Ethan Allott who teaches at Clifton Green School in Clifton in York has had his head shaved for school funds to support educational visits
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General Election 2024: New poll predicts major shake-up in York
Labour is set to take control of the York Outer Parliamentary constituency from the Tories in the general election next month, according to a new poll. A leading public opinion poll has published ‘voting intention’ results for York and North Yorkshire
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Popular drink sold at Morrisons and more recalled due to exploding cans
A popular IPA has been recalled from shelves on a precautionary basis due to reports of cans exploding. Brew York is recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA, which is sold at stores including Morrisons, following the reports that cans have exploded as
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HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit payments will be received
HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made after 500,000 claimants were left without expected payments on Monday. The issues are a result of a problem with the system that sends the cash directly into claimants’ bank accounts
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Woman in York river - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called to reports of a woman in a York river. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say all three emergency services have been called to a woman in the river Ouse in York shortly before 2am today (June 4). Read
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'How brilliant was this year’s York Pride?'
We owe a huge vote of thanks to the organisers of this year’s York Pride. To anyone who lined the streets, walked in the parade, or attended the event on Knavesmire, it was a wonderful, joyful day of celebration of the LGBTQ+ community - and everyone
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The world's a scary place right now - but every good deed helps
The world doesn’t feel very safe or stable at the moment and more and more people are struggling to cope. I’d like to bet that everyone reading this will have some sort of coping strategy, be it blocking certain threads on X, avoiding people we
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There was a massive party when this 'new' York street opened in 1855. Find out why..
THE Clements Hall Local History Group have made quite a name for themselves with a string of well-researched local history books, often focussing on early shops and businesses in the South Bank area. Previous publications have included ‘Bishy Road
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Meet the man who supplied 18th Century York with drinking water
WE tend to take clean drinking water for granted these days. Not so our ancestors in the mid-1700s, when supplying drinking water to the growing population of York was a real problem. Step forward John Smeaton, who was born 300 years ago on June
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Village near York to stage beer and music festival
They are getting ready to serve up the fun in Stillingfleet as the village near York stages its 11th Beer and Music Festival later this month. The event, in the village hall on Saturday June 22, begins at 12-noon, until the barrels run dry.
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Egg farm in North Yorkshire scoops award success
YOLK Farm, the world’s first egg restaurant on a working farm, has been named Rural Business of the Year at the Harrogate Business Awards. This accolade recognises Yolk Farm’s outstanding contributions to rural business, innovation in farming practices
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York brewery releases lager with top former footballer and pundit
A MAJOR York brewery has created a new lager - and a top charity partnership - with one of football’s biggest names. Brew York is producing Kammy’s Un-Beer-Lievable with former professional footballer and TV commentator Chris Kamara. The Middlesborough-born
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RSPCA animal shelter in York set to be demolished
THE home of the RSPCA's animal shelter in York for the past 40 years is set to be demolished and rebuilt. A planning application to City of York Council says the site in Landing Lane, Holgate, is "no longer fit for purpose". The current facility
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Pledge to tackle 'appalling' traffic problems outside York Hospital
COUNCIL chiefs are pledging to tackle traffic problems near York Hospital - after one visitor branded the congestion "impossible". Motorists approach York Hospital and its multi-storey car park via the single-carriageway Wigginton Road, which has
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Family-run fish and chip shop vies for your votes in best chippy competition
A popular fish and chip shop is vying for your votes to become 'best chippy'. Millers is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Chippy 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite fish and chip shops in York and North Yorkshire
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Major British pop band to kick off UK tour in York
A MAJOR British pop band are bringing their latest UK tour to York. The Vamps are celebrating their tenth anniversary and will be playing their debut album "Meet The Vamps" on their tour in September. Ahead of the tour, the band said: "A crazy
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Farm-based financier near York reports major milestone
A FARM-based finance company near York has reported a new funding milestone. The One Stop Finance Company at Oak Farm, Latham, between Pocklington and Selby is an alternative funding provider - meaning it can provide access to funding when banks
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‘All corners of Yorkshire’ represented at live event in North Yorkshire town
‘ALL corners of Yorkshire’ are represented in a live two-night musical event in North Yorkshire this month. Beckview Studios Live Lounges returns – in Scalby Road, Scarborough - on June 27 and June 28, with accompanying streaming. Organisers