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Ex-York City loanee Charlie Allen a free agent after release from Leeds
Former York City loanee Charlie Allen is now a free agent. The young winger has been released by Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract, with the Sky Bet Championship side confirming their retained list this afternoon. Allen made the
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Liberal Democrats announce City of York Council by-election candidate
The Liberal Democrats have chosen local campaigner Andrew Mortimer as their candidate for the Hull Road ward by-election to be held on Thursday July 4. The by-election - to be held on the same day as the General Election- has been triggered after
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Tractor Fest is back - and this year it has pirates
THE UK’s largest tractor show will be returning to North Yorkshire this weekend. Taking place on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, the UK’s largest tractor show, Tractor Fest, will be held at Newby Hall in Ripon. First held in 2008, this
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'Evil' ex-teaching assistant jailed for having sex with boy aged 10
A FORMER teaching assistant who repeatedly had sex with a 10-year-old boy has been jailed for eight years. Denise Povall, now 61, carried out what police described as an “evil and sustained” campaign of abuse of the child. She gave him gifts and
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Thief strikes at North Yorkshire restaurant
A THIEF has struck at a North Yorkshire restaurant. The county's police say a man stole money from a purse at a restaurant in Selby and they believe the man pictured in this CCTV still have information that could help their investigation.
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Returning chairman Dave Haddock keen to put Selby at the heart of the Town
SELBY Town chairman Dave Haddock is hoping that the football club will become the heart of the town. Returning chairman Haddock is keen to bring a new energy into Selby after the formation of a new committee made up of 16 volunteers, with the Robins
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Thief targeted convenience store 10 times in under a month
A THIEF who repeatedly targeted the same convenience store as he stole food has been given a community order. Christopher Bullivant, 40, of Fossway, off Huntington Road, York, went to Sainsbury’s shop in Burtonstone Lane, Clifton, 10 times between
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York pool star Donna Smith secures spectacular second major title
YORK-BORN pool star Donna Smith retained her Scottish Open title for the second year running. Smith, who represents Scotland at an international level through her mother's nationality, was born in York. After defeating Jacqueline Louth in last
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Raiders cause 'significant damage' while trying to steal vehicles in York
Raiders tried to steal two commercial vehicles from a business park in York - and caused "significant damage" in the process. North Yorkshire Police has now released a CCTV images of men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident
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By-election candidate announced to challenge council majority
York Green Party has revealed a candidate for an upcoming by-election in the city. A by-election for Hull Road ward was trigged after Councillor Sophie Kelly (Labour) stepped down on May 30. After stepping down, Sophie said: "This decision
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Man lifts schoolgirl's skirt and takes picture in North Yorkshire city
UPDATED: Ripon: Man arrested after upskirting incident on 11-year-old. A MAN lifted up a schoolgirl's skirt and took a photograph in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say that between 8.20am and 8.40am on the morning of Friday,
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Sam Cook becomes first addition of Applegarth's tenure at the York Knights
YORK Knights have confirmed their first signing under Mark Applegarth, bringing in NRL star Sam Cook on a one-year deal. Cook makes the move to the Knights having previously featured for the Mackay Cutters, the New Zealand Warriors, Newcastle
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Vandal smashes window at York city centre pub
A VANDAL smashed a window at a pub in York city centre. The incident happened at the Duke of York pub on May 7, according to North Yorkshire Police. Officers said that it happened at around 10pm, and that the suspect may have suffered injuries
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North Yorkshire town celebrates its hospitality heroes
Harrogate has celebrated its hospitality heroes at a lavish awards ceremony organised by the town’s Hospitality and Tourism Association. The association covers 12 Harrogate hotels, employing more than 1,000 staff, who received 300,000 guests between
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York level crossing set to close
A LEVEL crossing in York will be closed overnight because of railway maintenance works. Network Rail say the Bootham crossing in Wigginton Road will be shut between 11pm on Saturday (June 8) and ending at 6am on Sunday (June 9) as the work is carried
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York motorcycle firm boss caught using phone while driving
THE York boss of a motorcycle business has kept his driving licence after he was caught using a mobile phone at the wheel. David Jeffrey, 49, was driving a Ford Transit van when he was seen with the hand-held phone on August 12 last year, Harrogate
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Delays warning amid fresh closures to major road due to 'poor conditions'
The council has announced fresh closures to a major road in York - after discovering the "poor conditions" of the road. As The Press previously reported, stretches of Bishopthorpe Road have closed and will continue to close for resurfacing works
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Meat firm near York launches product to add spice to sandwiches
Pocklington-based beef manufacturer Warrendale Wagyu has launched new sandwich kits in time for Father's Day celebrations. It has teamed up with spice and seasoning company Angus and Oink of Aberdeenshire to bring a gourmet twist to sandwich making
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'Ex-service personnel deserve decent homes' says shadow chancellor in York
More needs to be done to make sure ex-service personnel get into decent homes when they leave the armed forces, the shadow chancellor has said while marking the D-Day anniversary. Labour’s Rachel Reeves said a shortage of quality, affordable housing
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'Large number of items' taken from major pharmacy chain in North Yorkshire
A "LARGE number of items" have been taken from a major pharmacy chain in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said that a man entered Boots in Knaresborough, put a large number of items in a bag and left without paying. The force added that
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UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning
UK households have been warned they could face a £1,000 fine if they are not paying for a TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. You
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York children learn how to start a business
FORTY school children from eight York schools have been developing the skills needed to start a business. The children from Years 8 and 9 have taken part in a scheme run by The Company of Merchant Adventurers of York, a guild of businesspeople
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Attack on shop owner in North Yorkshire - CCTV appeal
A SHOP owner has been attacked in a North Yorkshire town. The county's police say they have issued CCTV of a man they want to speak to after an assault in Harrogate. Read next: York restaurant saved from closure goes from strength
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'Catch it while you can' - rare view of York landmark after demolition works
THE historic church of St Denys can briefly be seen from Piccadilly - but catch it while you can. As The Press reported last month, Piccadilly view of the church, which sits on Walmgate and St Denys Road, is normally obscured by Swinson House,
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Fire at park in York suburb
FIREFIGHTERS have been called in to reports of a fire in a York park. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at 9.40pm last night (June 6) to a fire in Heron Avenue in Foxwood. Read next: Traffic chaos hits
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'We'll tax the wealthy to pay for NHS and social care' - York election candidate
THIS week, the Green Party unveiled our plans for health and social care, proposing an additional £50 billion per year by 2030 to fund it. Naturally, people ask where this money will come from. After 14 years of austerity and underinvestment
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Drax boost for schools facing high energy bills
The Drax Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Drax Group, reports success with a £4.5m scheme it launched last year to help schools become energy efficient. It has supported the energy education charity Energy Sparks and the energy efficient
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York accountancy firm takes on new partner as business confidence rises
Clive Owen LLP, accountants and business advisers, has appointed Michael Cantwell as a new partner in its Corporate Finance team in York. His appointment and the growth of the York office to a team of 16 reflects increasing business confidence
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Major Yorkshire law firm takes on new partner
Ramsdens Solicitors has appointed James Knowles as partner. With over 20 years’ experience as a private client lawyer, Mr Knowles joins from the York office of Knights, where he was a partner in the tax and wills and estates teams. He also spent
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Cod or haddock? 5 of York's 'hidden gem' fish and chip shops according to locals
Where do you go for the crispiest battered fish and perfectly fried chips in York, that many might not know about? We asked York Press readers on Facebook where they think the area's best “hidden gem” fish and chip shops are. Many chippies
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'If you want a fight, come on' - serial thief who threatened shop boss jailed
A SERIAL shoplifter who repeatedly stole from a small family business despite being under a court curfew and probation supervision has been jailed. Hani Hemmat, 46, began stealing from shops in Norton, Ryedale, shortly after moving to an address
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College restaurant in York receives top awards
A college restaurant in York has been recognised for the quality of its food and service by two national bodies. York College’s Ashfields restaurant, which is open to the public, has become only the second on-site college training facility in the
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York branch of popular fish and chip chain in bid to be named best chippy
A well-known chain is one of 10 restaurants bidding to be named best chippy. Wetherby Whaler in York 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
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York man sprayed WD40 at his wife and threatened to set her on fire
A MAN sprayed WD40 at his wife and threatened to set her on fire, saying “I hope you like pain”, York Crown Court heard. Mark Shawyer, 57, told the terrified woman he would make her leave the marital home, said Henry Fernandez, prosecuting.
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New combined authority chief welcomes opportunity to 'make a real difference'
The newly-appointed chief executive of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has welcomed the opportunity to make a real difference as £112 million looks set to be invested regionally. James Farrar, formerly chief operating officer of
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York restaurant saved from closure goes from strength to strength
A RESTAURANT in York which was saved after it closed suddenly almost a year ago is going from strength to strength. The Press reported at the start of September last year how Forage at 2-4 Little Stonegate briefly ceased trading after nearly two