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All three emergency crews at police incident in York
ALL three emergency services have been dealing with an incident in York city centre tonight (June 5). North Yorkshire Police say the city policing team, fire and ambulance crews have been dealing with what they describe as a âsensitive incident
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Police incident in York street - cordon lifted
UPDATE: Police cordon lifted in York street A POLICE cordon is in place in a York street tonight (June 5). North Yorkshire Police have cordoned off St Marys off Bootham in York opposite Bootham Park. Read next: All three emergency
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Thief strikes at York shop stealing staff member's mobile phone
A thief stole a mobile phone belonging to a member of staff at a York shop. Now North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident. The force said the theft happened at
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Teenage moped rider suffers bleed on brain after crash in North Yorkshire
A teenage moped rider suffered a bleed on the brain after a crash on a North Yorkshire road. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the collision on A64 Eastbound at Old Malton. It happened at around
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York entrepreneur Katie launches temporary tattoos
Inspired by art and a sense of rebellion, York-based entrepreneur Katie Davison has launched an online shop for temporary tattoos. The move follows her earlier career as a designer, working with well-known high street brands. Tarttu, which
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Vehicle crashes into electrical pole and home - sparking a fire
A vehicle sparked a fire after crashing into an electrical pole and then a home in North Yorkshire. Firefighters were called to the incident involving one vehicle at 12.40pm today (Wednesday, June 5) close to the B6160 in Grassington, in the Yorkshire
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York tile restorer comes top in national awards
York-based Opus Tile Restoration has won the Best Heritage Award at the 2024 Tile Association Awards. Tile restorer Isa Celik undertook a major project at Skelton Hall, York, where the tiling on the floorway was damaged, with about 10 square metres
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Mark Applegarth appointed York Knights Head Coach as Henderson moves into new role
YORK Knights have announced that Andrew Henderson has moved positions within the club to Head of Rugby Operations & Development, with Mark Applegarth being instated as the new Head Coach. In a huge change for York, chairman Clint Goodchild has
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Fourth event to promote York creative sector
Reignite returned for its fourth event at York St John University last week. The event featured 200 guests from Yorkâs creative community, including presentations from York graduates working in the sector. Sixty artists also displayed their works
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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease discovered by UK scientists
Scientists in the UK have discovered a major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which is linked to our DNA. A weak spot in the DNA is present in 95% of people with the disease, which can affect immune cells which then leads to excessive
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York-based nature charity's SOS call for Yorkshire wildlife
A GROUNDBREAKING âstate of natureâ report reveals that Yorkshire provides a home to almost two thirds of all British wild plants and animals. But it also reveals that many of them are increasingly under threat, with nearly 2,000 species lost from
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Twist on classic novel set to thrill theatre audiences in York
A YORK theatre has announced its summer production which features an original twist on a classic production. Around the World in 80 Days-ish is set to take to the stage at the York Theatre Royal from Wednesday, July 18 to Saturday, August 3 featuring
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York-based sides in hot pursuit of top spot after Castleford slip up
TWO York-based sides remain hot in pursuit of top of the table Castleford after maintaining their unbeaten start to the season. York and Clifton Alliance have Castleford in their sights after stretching their unbeaten run to seven, with the Yorkshire
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Gang of men attack group of women on York train
A GANG of men is wanted after an attack on a group of women on a York train. Detectives investigating a report of an assault made on board a TransPennine Express train travelling from York to Darlington have released these images of people they
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York park set for major new community facility
Rowntree Park Lodge in York is set for a major transformation with approval for a  âcommunity spaceâ above the existing cafĂ©. The Friends of Rowntree Park has gained planning consent for the former park keepers lodge, the upper floors of which
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Coronation Street 'legend' Helen Worth to leave the ITV soap after 50 years
Coronation Street star Helen Worth, known for playing Gail Platt, is set to leave the popular soap opera after 50 years, ITV announced. At the end of this year, the 73-year-old will walk along the cobbles one last time after she celebrates her
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Sean Newton addresses sensational bust-up with ex-York City boss Sam Collins
FORMER York City captain Sean Newton has revealed an incredible bust-up which took place with ex-manager Sam Collins, that would lead to the deterioration of his relationship with supporters. Newton, appearing on the I Had Trials Once podcast,
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York RUFC appoint ex-Great Britain international Graham Steadman as Head Coach
YORK RUFC have confirmed the appointment of former Great Britain rugby league international Graham Steadman as Head Coach. Steadman, a legend of the York Knights, will replace long-term Head Coach Lee Denham after over 200 matches at the helm with
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Rock legends delight fans as concerts return to popular North Yorkshire venue
Review: Status Quo, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, June 2 Words and photos by Dave Lawrence THE new season of concerts at Scarborough's Open Air Theatre opened in style on Sunday evening with a performance by Status Quo. A queue of fans
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'I hope to inspire others to find the secret to youthful vitality'
A MUCH-LOVED plant nursery near York is celebrating 40 years in business. Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens is run by Vanessa Cook, an inspiring 80-year-old with a lifetime of expertise in horticulture, put to amazing use in her four-acre gardens.
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Former colliery site plans near Selby could generate thousands of jobs
Two decades after the closure of the Selby âsuperpitâ complex a proposal to regenerate the site looks set to be given the go-ahead and could see several thousand people employed there. North Yorkshire Councilâs strategic planning committee is being
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"Rollercoaster" - Widnes boss jubilant after snatching late win versus York Knights
âIT was a bit of a rollercoaster!â So said Widnes Vikings head coach Allan Coleman, after a sensational late comeback saw Andrew Hendersonâs York Knights slip to a 22-18 defeat. Despite the Knights holding a somewhat comfortable lead, a late
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Krispy Kreme to give away free doughnuts across the UK this week - how to claim
Go nuts for Doughnuts? Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts for one day only and here's how you can claim yours. The multinational doughnut and coffee chain has announced that it will be celebrating National Doughnut Day this year by offering
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Aldi named UK's cheapest supermarket for fifth consecutive month by Which?
Aldi has been named the UKâs cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to consumer group Which? The supermarket is known for its low prices, making it a popular choice for budget-savvy shoppers. Which? conducted
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TRAFFIC: 'stalled' vehicle caused long queues on major York road
UPDATE: The Press understands that the stalled vehicle which was causing long queues on Holgate Road has now been removed. THERE are reported to be long queues on Holgate Road and Acomb Road this morning, due to a stalled vehicle. One motorist
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Suspected shoplifters arrested after raids in York
TWO suspected shoplifters have been arrested after raids in York. North Yorkshire Police say that the York city centre neighbourhood policing team has arrested two suspected shoplifters. Read next: Woman seriously injured in crash
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LETTERS ELECTION SPECIAL: 'Please just tell us the truth'
Both Labour and Conservatives state they are capable of increasing everyoneâs standard of living without any need to increase income tax, VAT or corporation tax. Yet neither Sunak or Starmer have the courage to tell us where the cash to do so will
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: North Yorkshire PM faces a 'monster' of a rival
North Yorkshire MP and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a monster of a rival for his Richmond and Northallerton constituency. Sir Archibald Stanton is standing for the Official Monster Raving Looney Party, following on from his fight for Selby
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'Elvis Presley' clocked speeding on York Outer Ring Road
A SPEEDING motorist has kept his driving licence because he impersonates Elvis Presley for a living. Spencer Dale, 52, was clocked breaking the speed limit as he drove eastbound on the A64 York Outer Ring Road near Grimston Bar, Harrogate magistrates
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Killer nurse stole from York shop that tried to help her
The murderer who stole £17,000 from a York shop that gave her a job, is a former nurse with a history of deceit, it can now be revealed. Alison Matilda Ramsay, 59, was called Alison Firth and working in a care home when she gave an 84-year-old
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Major party leaders set to visit York for BBC Question Time debate
Political party leaders are set to visit York for a special election debate. The Question Time Leadersâ Special is set to be held at a currently undisclosed location in York on Thursday, June 20. Fiona Bruce will present a special two-hour
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'I was right scared': York Normandy veteran Joseph recalls 'noise and fear' of D-Day
THE main thing Joseph Wood remembers about D-Day is the noise. The noise, and the fear. The 19-year-old was serving aboard a Royal Navy minesweeper clearing German mines from the approaches to Utah Beach so American forces could land. Afterwards
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D-Day 80th anniversary to be marked at York Station ceremony
VETERANS and families are set to gather in York to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Royal British Legion has arranged a gathering at York Station on Thursday (June 6) morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on the
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Woman's careless driving left York bus driver in a wheelchair, court hears
A MOTORISTÂ whose driving left a bus driver in a wheelchair unable to do the job he loved, has been fined. Car driver Izabela Goslawska, 41, turned right into the path of the 57-year-old bus driver as he was going home on his motorbike, York Magistrates
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'My fish and chips are banging' - York Press Best Chippy contender
The latest York business bidding to win the title 'Best Chippy 2024' promises "banging" fish and chips. Banner Fish & Chips Café is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Chippy 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite fish
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SKELETON appears at York bus stop in protest over delays
A skeleton appeared at a York bus stop in protest over service delays. The model â holding a sign saying: âStill waiting for no 11 bus" â was put in the bus stop in Bishopthorpe Road, near the junction with Balmoral Terrace, by a South Bank resident