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Gun fired in Scarborough - police investigation and appeal launched
SCARBOROUGH police have appealed for camera footage following two incidents in Scarborough – one of which may have involved a gun being fired. Police were called to an address in Wreyfield Drive, Scarborough, at 11.35am on Saturday following reports
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Geese cause fire after colliding with overhead power lines
A FIRE in a North Yorkshire field is through to have been caused by geese colliding with overhead power lines. Firefighters were called to the field at West Tanfield, near Fountains Abbey, at 9.14 this morning following reports of smoke. A
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Moped rider injured in crash in Selby
A MOPED rider suffered injuries to their arm and leg after being involved in a crash with a van in Selby this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Selby’s Canal Road at 1.14pm. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said
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It's party time in Bishy Road as street closes for annual knees-up
IT was party time today in one of York’s trendiest streets. The annual Bishy Road street party was underway for the 13th year. And the street was jammed solid – not with traffic, but with people having a great time. A road closure order
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This supermarket is the best in the UK according to our readers
Aldi was named the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the fifth consecutive month in May following a survey by Which? and we decided to ask Newsquest readers what their favourite shop is. With so much choice when it comes to doing the food shop
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Missing 13-year-old girl last seen in York has been found, police say
A 13-year-old girl who went missing after being last seen in York on Saturday afternoon has been found, police say. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said; 'Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal or called in with information.'
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York Monster Truck event organiser apologises for chaotic parking and traffic
The organizer of a York Monster Trucks event at Rufforth Airfield this weekend has apologised to the people of Rufforth for traffic jams that one villager said left him feeling trapped in his village. Tony Ridsdel told the Press yesterday the village
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Everything you need to know about E.coli as outbreak declared
At least 37 people have been admitted to hospital in an E. coli outbreak believed to be linked to food, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Whole genome sequencing of samples indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK
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Tractors, vintage cars - and a velocipede: it's Tractor Fest 2024 at Newby Hall
IT'S been a case of tractors, tractors everywhere – with a few vintage vans, bikes and ‘velocipedes’ thrown in – as the UK’s largest tractor show returned to North Yorkshire for the weekend. First staged in 2008, this year’s Tractor Fest in the
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Speeding motorists fined and given penalty points in their absence
Four motorists from York and North Yorkshire have been fined and given penalty points in their absence after they failed to respond to court summons. All four were convicted of motoring offences in their absence. Three were dealt with by
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Lib Dem Hollyer launches his bid to become York Outer MP
LIBERAL Democrat city councillor Andrew Hollyer has officially launched his campaign to become the next Member of Parliament for York Outer. Mr Hollyer, who has represented Haxby and Wigginton on City of York Council since 2019, said he believed
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Little-known car parking loophole that could help you avoid a hefty fine
Little-known loopholes could save drivers in England from having to fork out on hefty parking ticket fines in car parks. Research from the RAC Foundation, nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year, costing
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Warning issued to anyone drinking out of a plastic bottle this summer
Anyone drinking from a plastic water bottle this summer has been warned of the "hidden health risks" of sipping it when it's warm. Summer and (hopefully) some sunshine are well and truly on their way. And as temperatures rise, it's important
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Fire crews douse rubbish fire off Water Lane
A LARGE pile of rubbish off York’s Water Lane was deliberately set on fire last night. Police called in fire crews after coming across the burning rubbish just after 11.30pm. “The fire consisted of a pile of rubbish approximately two metres
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Caravan catches fire - after plastic plates put on hot BBQ
Do NOT put plastic plates on a hot BBQ. That’s the advice after would-be al fresco diners set fire to their caravan by doing just that. Fire crews were called out to the village of Hawsker near Whitby at just after 7pm last night following
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Disabled woman trapped after gust of wind causes door to jam on wheelchair
A GUST of wind led to a disabled York woman getting trapped when a door jammed into her wheelchair. The woman was entering her home in an undisclosed area of York at just before 7.15 last night when the incident happened. A fire crew from York
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'Here's an idea - we could heat our homes from the old Selby mines' - letter
We could heat our homes from old Selby mines I SHARE Richard Bramley’s concerns regarding climate change, (Farmer exhausted by climate change issues,The Press, June 4) and have worked hard on this as a city councillor in York and now as a prospective
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Hidden History of York: the York who man invented the first taxi-cab
David Wilson tells the story of York-born architect Joseph Aloysius Hansom - who also invented the Hansom cab AT the entrance to Kirkgate, the replica of a Victorian street at the York Castle Museum, you can see a fine example of a Hansom cab.
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Explore some new activities at your local library
When you hear the word "Library” what comes to mind? Is it a quiet room filled with books, strict rules, the sound of shushing, and a stern librarian with glasses and a bun? Or do you see a vibrant community space where books coexist with computers
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'Hello, my name is Beau. Could you give me a home?'
BEAU the Labrador is looking for a new home. The six-year-old was brought to the RSPCA's York animal home off Landing Lane because her previous owners were no longer able to look after her. Staff at the home describe here as a 'really sweet
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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer
Dog lovers have been issued a warning about letting their four-legged friends onto the bed with them. As we approach summer and the weather begins to get warmer, experts at bed and mattress retailer Happy Beds have revealed why you should avoid
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Campaigners planning to sing a 'Song of Severus' from York hill reclaimed by nature
CAMPIGNERS who have raised more than £80,000 to buy and save a local hill that’s been described as a ‘patch of wild nature’ in the heart of York plan to produce a song to celebrate their success. Composer Kate Pearson will be working with the Friends
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Uber applies for private hire operator’s licence in York
UBER has applied for a private hire operator’s licence in York. The taxi company, which doesn't currently have a licence to operate out of York, was refused permission to renew its in 2017. Local taxi drivers at the time campaigned to prevent
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'Prestigious' art institution in York re-opened for next year
A "PRESTIGIOUS" art institution in York has been reopened for the new academic year. York School of Art will be returning to York College's programme. Which means that from September, students on the relevant degree-level, adult and foundation
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Plans revealed for Sainsbury's site - as hundreds sign petition to save York shop
The owner of land which is home to a ‘much-loved' supermarket in York has confirmed that the site is set for redevelopment in 2025. As reported in The Press, Sainsbury’s said its store in Foss Bank will close at the end of its lease in January
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Why this 'peaceful retreat' is one of North Yorkshire’s must-visit places
The town of Selby in North Yorkshire is situated on the banks of the River Ouse and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. It’s the ideal destination for those seeking a “peaceful retreat”, with visitors being able to make the most of independent
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York level crossing is set to close
A LEVEL crossing on the outskirts of York will be out of action overnight for the next part of a week while work is carried out. Millfield Lane level crossing in Station Road, Poppleton, will be closed over consecutive nights at 11pm on Monday,
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'This is vital as it will help us improve peoples’ mental health' - donation joy
A NORTH Yorkshire mental health charity, which is facing unprecedented demand for its services, has received a generous donation from a local firm. Public relations and marketing company Clothier Lacey has donated £500 to Wellspring Therapy and
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PICTURES: North Yorkshire village turns out for Big Lunch
RESIDENTS in a North Yorkshire village pulled out all the stops at a community fundraising event. The little village of Burn, just south of Selby, had its fourteenth Big Lunch and raised more than £370 for The Clothing Bank charity. Read next