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Cafes aren't offices: let's slap a ban on laptops
THERE’S a new fleet of electric buses running through our village. They’re smooth and quiet - perfect. There’s just one thing. They don’t have any desks. Yep, no desks. So if you want to settle down and do a spot of work, you have to juggle your
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Monster Truck event causes 'traffic gridlock' in York village
A fed-up villager has urged motorists to avoid Rufforth at all costs tomorrow – or face getting caught in traffic gridlock. Tony Ridsdel says the village was jammed solid with cars trying to get to the York Monster Trucks event at Rufforth Airfield
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York D-Day veteran Ken returns from 'emotional' visit to Normandy beaches
YORK Normandy veteran Ken Cooke has returned from France after joining in the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. During an exhausting but emotional and uplifting three days, the 98-year-old veteran got to meet Queen Camilla and Prime
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Drivers warned they could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car
Motorists in the UK are being warned they could be hit with fines of up to £5,000 for not turning on their air conditioning this summer. Drivers have been warned that failing to use air conditioning or open windows during hot weather could violate
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Fancy dress boat parade along the Ouse as York Marina's annual 'floatilla' returns
Visitors to York City Centre today were treated to the sight of a ‘parade’ of yachts and riverboats passing under the city’s major bridges on their way from Naburn to Clifton and back. More than 30 boats took part in York Marina’s annual fancy
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Crash on major road near York has been cleared
A crash on a major road near York has been cleared. The crash, on the A64 between York and Malton by Barton Hill, was first reported at 11.29am today (June 8). Traffic has been stopped on the #A64 westbound between the #A169 #Norton and
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Brand new food festival comes to town near York - and it's free to attend
A BRAND new food festival is coming to a town near York - and it's free to attend. Dowse Events, the team behind the Pocklington Christmas Market, have announced their "Gastro Festival" in Pocklington this summer. The festival is coming to
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I’m a hay fever sufferer and these are 5 things I do to survive summer
The sun is out, the temperatures are rising, and we’re spending more time outdoors. For most, that will mean more trips to the beach, the park or the beer garden to take in the lovely green grass and blue skies. But for 49% of the UK population
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Care home residents near York share memories during D-Day celebrations
RESIDENTS of a care home near York recalled their memories of D-Day during the 80th anniversary. The Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings by welcoming a group of local army enthusiasts who brought
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York Labour candidate says she is 'proud to serve' whilst on campaign trail
THE Labour candidate for York Central spoke of how "proud" she was to serve the city, whilst on the campaign trail for the upcoming election. Rachael Maskell has held the York Central seat since 2015, as a Labour and Co-operative candidate. However
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Long-serving York Hospital staff clock up 1,670 YEARS in NHS
MORE than 120 York Hospitals Trust staff who between them have clocked up a staggering 1,670 YEARS of service were wined and dined at a ‘thank you’ event in York. Among those honoured for their long service event at the Principal Hotel on June
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Live music, food stalls and road closures during street party on major York road
A MAJOR road in York is set to host its summer street party for the 13th year. Bishopthorpe Road will host the street party tomorrow, June 9. The six hour event will see a series live music, food stalls and children’s entertainment - including
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York village hit by power cut - 30 properties affected
UPDATE - The Press understands that power has now be restored at properties in Long Marston ABOUT thirty properties in and around Long Marston are without power this morning. Engineers from Northern Powergrid say they were first alerted to
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Four sentenced for violence in York and North Yorkshire
Magistrates in York and Leeds have sentenced four people for violence in York and North Yorkshire. Three were sentenced by York magistrates. Lewis Bamber, 25, of Crabtree Grove, New Earswick, pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker
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York Museum brings Cold War vehicles to life
A YORK museum will be bringing vehicles from the Cold War back to life. Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington will be rerunning their "Cold War Wheels" event for the second year. Cars and bikes from the 60s, 70s and 80s will be coming to the museum
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Liberal-Democrats claim 'no support' for Brexit in York
IT maybe eight years to the month since the Brexit referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union but local Liberal Democrats were campaigning on the issue at York Pride last Saturday. Cllr Andrew Hollyer, the party’s candidate for York
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I'm a Pharmacist and this is the best way to beat your hay fever symptoms
With summer just around the corner, the pollen count across the UK is expected to rise, bringing with it the unwanted menace of hay fever. Also known as allergic rhinitis, hay fever occurs when the body reacts to histamine, a substance released
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Homeowners warned over 'unsightly problem' that may devalue their home by £50k
A team of experts has estimated that black mould could significantly devalue the price of your home by as much as £50k. A mould, a type of fungus that thrives in dark and damp environments, is not only horrible to look at but can be harmful to
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Car ends up in ditch after 'single vehicle road traffic collision'
A car ended up in a ditch beside the road in what emergency services have described as a ‘single vehicle road traffic collision’. The fire service was called to the scene, at Rudding Lane, Follifoot near Harrogate, at 10.46pm last night. A
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EURO 2024: A look back at how York celebrated the Euros in the past
NOT long now! Football fans will be getting the beers in and the bunting out as Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday. The first match will be Scotland V Germany with England's first match against Serbia on Sunday. Will you be watching? Will
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'Canteen food' on the menu at top new city restaurant in landmark location
CANTEEN food will be on the menu at a smart York restaurant in a landmark location to mark its first anniversary. The Old Liquor Store (OLS) in a building next to the iconic clocktower of the former Terry’s chocolate factory is planning to mark
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Recognise this York street once notorious for its 'destitute prostitutes'?
DO you recognise this corner of York? We're taking you back more than 100 years to the Walmgate of around 1900. On the right we can just make out the graveyard of St Denys Church with the old prison walls just visible and the terraced houses
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'Tories conning York voters by printing leaflets in red not blue' - letter
I RECEIVED an election leaflet delivered by the postman. It was a sneaky leaflet from the Conservative party printed all in red. Are they getting very desperate that they have to try and hoodwink the public thinking it was from Labour? Why
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Safety fears over York Green Belt battery storage scheme
A York councillor says a proposed battery storage system proposed for the edge of York is ‘inherently unsafe’, as well as being inappropriate development for the Green Belt, adding to opposition from parish councils in the area. However, the company
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Dog mess in York: 'It took 5 buckets of water and a stiff brush to clear it'
IT was a Tuesday morning, just after 6.30am as I went out to get my paper, when I narrowly missing a huge pile of dog poo (obviously some dog owner regrettably hadn't seen it - probably on their mobile phone). It is obviously a very big dog, or
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5 unusual things to do in seaside town of Whitby (Mary Berry loves these kippers)
When visiting Whitby, some of the first things that come to mind include strolling along the beach or indulging in the many famous seafood dishes. These are just some of the most popular things to see and do during your day out or stay, but did
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Top York hotel receives one star food hygiene rating
A TOP hotel in York has received a one-star food hygiene rating after a visit from inspectors. The DoubleTree by Hilton on the corner of Monkgate and St Maurice’s Road, York, received the score after a visit from City of York Council on April 15
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Killer and partner who raided York store are 'master and mistress of shoplifting'
A KILLER and his accomplice have walked free from court after they carried out a sophisticated shoplifting raid on Monks Cross shopping centre. Lewis Wray and mother-of-four Emma Johnson led police on a high speed pursuit from the York Outer Ring
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It's official - this North Yorkshire PYO strawberry farm is one of Britain's best
How much do you love picking your own strawberries in the spring and summer? A farm in North Yorkshire which has a café and bakery on-site has been named one of the UK’s best places to pick-your-own this year. Strawberry picking season is now
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Community-driven York fish and chip shop up for Best Chippy 2024
“WITHOUT the community, we’re nothing.” Those are the words of the owner of The Blue Fin in Tadcaster Road - one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Chippy 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite fish and chip shops in York
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Group in bid to save historic York church as community venue
A GROUP has been set up to try and save an historic York church which has gone on the market for the community. The Press reported back in April this year that Trinity Methodist Church in Monkgate, York, is up for sale for an undisclosed sum.
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York Minster to star in Hollywood music event
A YORK singer songwriter and his company are all set to bring a candlelight concert to the Minster. Alistair Griffin's and Ebor Quartet have teamed up for 'A Night at the Movies' candlelit concert in York Minster. The Ignite Concerts event,
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Road closures in York village as carnival and parade get underway
STREETS in a York village are set to close as a community carnival and parade get underway. On Saturday, June 15, Strensall Community Carnival is back for its ninth year in the village hall and field in Strensall on the outskirts of the city.