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Police incident in York town - man arrested
A MAN has been arrested after a police incident in a York town. North Yorkshire Police say that tonight (June 19) in Haxby on the outskirts of the city two PCSO’s spotted a man acting suspiciously. A force spokesman said: “The man, unfortunately
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Thief steals two pairs of trainers from North Yorkshire shop
A thief stole two pairs of trainers from a North Yorkshire shop. The county's police force has issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to about the theft from TK Maxx in Harrogate on Wednesday, May 15, at 11.48am. A man picked up the
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Derby delight as Diamonds make history against Thunder
Northern Diamonds bowled Lancashire Thunder out for just 61 - the lowest total in the four-year history of the Charlotte Edwards Cup - on the way to a five-wicket victory with 6.2 overs to spare against their arch-rivals at Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside
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More than £350 of 'medical items' stolen from North Yorkshire supermarket
More than £350 worth of "medical items" were taken from a North Yorkshire supermarket, the police have said. According to North Yorkshire Police, a trolley was filled with Calpol and other products in Morrisons in Castlegate, Malton. Officers
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North Yorkshire policeman honoured by King says fond farewell
A HARD-WORKING police officer honoured by the King has bid a fond farewell to the force. Sergeant Paul Cording said goodbye to colleagues this afternoon (June 19) following a 23-year career. Over the years, Paul’s commitment to road safety
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Woman cut from wreckage and taken to hospital after car crashes into tree near York
A woman was cut from a car and taken to hospital after crashing into a tree near York, the fire service said. As The Press reported, paramedics, firefighters and police officers were called to the scene on the A19 in Crockey Hill near Strawberry
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Village near York to show its gardens and flower power
Nine gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe, between Pocklington and Market Weighton, will open to the public on July 6 and 7. The gardens, along with a Flower Festival in All Saint's Church and a mini scarecrow festival, are part
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Gardening firm near York plants new future for care home
Two leading Yorkshire horticultural companies have joined forces to enhance the grounds of the new £9 million Highfield Care Home on the edge of Tadcaster. Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, based at Whixley, between Harrogate and York, supplied £30,000 of
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Historic York building set to become new restaurant and holiday homes
Plans for a restaurant and holiday accommodation would see a listed York building brought back into use after standing empty for almost a decade and falling into disrepair. Plans have been lodged to refurbish 39 Tanner Row which was home to the
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Energy efficient York homes ready for late summer
A START has been made on 40 new energy efficient homes on the Eastern edge of York. Leeds-based Camstead Homes are building the homes at Blackberry Walk, Derwenthorpe. Work is well underway and the first homes should be ready for occupation
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North Yorkshire firm goes under owing over £4.5million
A North Yorkshire company has ceased trading owing more than £4.5milllion to suppliers and contractors. The debts of SH Structures of Sherburn in Elmet are reviewed in documents submitted to Companies House, following it going into receivership
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Warning to parents after crash in York
A WARNING has gone out to parents after a crash on a major road in York. As The Press reported earlier today, a crash has closed the A19 at Crockey Hill between York and Selby. Fulford School has put out a message to parents saying: "Latest
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80s rockstars deliver hit after hit at 'one of the best shows I've seen'
Review + Photos: Del Amitri & Simple Minds, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, June 18, 2024 TUESDAY evening in Scarborough had a definite Scottish theme to it when Glaswegian bands Del Amitri and Simple Minds visited the Open Air Theatre. The two
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What does it mean when a jury is discharged? Everything you need to know
Court cases can be a complicated process, with there being plenty of terminology to keep in mind, and some might not be aware of what it means for a jury to be discharged. In the UK, juries are used if a case needs to go to Crown Court, which deals
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Former York Knights loanee set for Bulls despite Applegarth open to return
Former York Knights loanee Franklin Pele is reportedly set to join Bradford Bulls - despite boss Mark Applegarth admitting he "wouldn't say no" to the forward's return to North Yorkshire. The Black and Whites this morning confirmed that the prop
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Drugs raid in York suburb - man arrested
POLICE have carried out a drugs raid at a house in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say that on Tuesday (June 18) officers executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in St Joseph's Court in Clifton. Read next: Top North
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Crash on A19 near York – road reopens
Part of the A19 near York has reopened after a crash which left one woman injured. The road was closed both ways from Wheldrake Lane to the A64 Fulford Interchange since about 12.30pm today (Wednesday, June 19) and had reopened by 3pm. Emergency
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Exhibition opens in York showing items that connect us to Windrush generation
An exhibition showcasing 70 items that connect us to the Windrush generation has opened in York. ‘Objeks and Tings’ at the Castle Museum displays everyday objects, including household goods, food packaging, beauty supplies, funeral items, music
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'Great to read memories of Minster fire - and to see a photo of my friend Barry'
I WAS surprised to see on the front page of Saturday’s Press a young Barry Grayson (51 at the time the photo was taken) in a piece remembering the York Minster fire of July 9, 1984. Barry, who was the landlord of the York Arms in High Petergate
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York flats refused permission as holiday lets
RECENTLY-COMPLETED apartments in York are being used as luxury holiday flats, contrary to their planning approval, according to council planners. City of York Council has refused a certificate of lawfulness for the eight flats in Crescent Court
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Everything but the kitchen sink stolen in raid in North Yorkshire village
EVERYTHING but the kitchen sink has been stolen in a raid in a North Yorkshire village. The county's police say that a burglary at a farm in Coverham Lane, Middleham between Saturday (June 15) and Tuesday (June 18). Read next: Top
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'Goodbye and God bless, Brian: you’ll be sadly missed'
I WAS shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Labour councillor, Alderman Brian Watson (The Press, June 17). A true friend to York, and indeed to me, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Whether at formal council meetings
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Rare and valuable coins stolen in raid in North Yorkshire
THIEVES have raided a coin collector in North Yorkshire. The county's police say the theft of five limited edition coins in Scarborough happened at about 1pm on June 13 from a home in Evelyn Drive and involved the theft of coins worth about £6,000
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Missing 15-year-old girl found safe and well
A missing 15-year-old girl may have travelled to York, has been found safe and well. Yesterday, the police issued an appeal for a girl who hadn't been seen since Monday (June 17). North Yorkshire Police have since confirmed that she has been
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York Valkyrie sign Canadian forward for second half of BWSL season
YORK Valkyrie have signed Canada Ravens co-captain Megan Pakulis for the remainder of the Betfred Women's Super League season. The 27-year-old loose forward has earned 10 caps with the Ravens, following a breakthrough 2017 Women's Rugby League
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Reader 'delighted' after winning Newsquest's £1,000 competition
A reader is celebrating after winning Newsquest's £1,000 DIY competition. Lynne Hetherington has never failed to enter the competition since its start. Ms Hetherington, who lives in Carlisle, said she is now looking forward to spending her
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Lab-grown burgers and cricket salads could be meal staples by 2054, say York experts
Lab-grown burgers and cricket salads could be meal staples by 2054, according to University of York researchers. The next 30 years will see consumers turn increasingly to laboratory-grown meat cultured from animal tissues – with the potential to
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'We are so proud of Jack' - York teen in sporting challenge
A SPORTING teenager from York is going all out in a bid to raise cash for his school. Jack Ratcliffe from Clifton is a student at Applefields School in York. He has Downs Syndrome and has been inspired to run the 5 km from his home to school in
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York hotel becomes part of global chain after 'multi-million pound' refurb
A York hotel has undergone a multi-million refurb as it rebrands to join the international Hilton chain. Elmbank, which is located on the Mount and overlooks Knavesmire Strays, has become part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton- marking the arrival
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Soldier's death in training drill at army base was 'accident waiting to happen'
The death of a soldier during a training exercise was an "accident waiting to happen" after questions were raised over safety procedures, an inquest has heard. Staff Sergeant John McKelvie, 51, was involved in an accident at Gandale Camp in Catterick
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VOTE NOW: What's your favourite new building in York?
IT’S time to get voting. But not – at least, not just yet – for who you want to be your local MP. No, this vote is much more important. It’s your chance to vote for what you think is the best new building in York. It isn’t only the best new
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How women could bring £2.6bn boost to York and North Yorkshire
A NEW report from the University of York says that if women entrepreneurs were better supported to start businesses in the North Yorkshire region they could generate nearly 165,000 jobs and provide a £2.6bn boost to the local economy. The study
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Two men arrested after police stop in East Yorkshire
Two men have been arrested after being stopped by police in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say the pair were spotted by eagle-eyed officers who thought they were acting suspiciously in Boothferry Road in Goole during the early hours of Tuesday
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People and services will be affected by York council cuts, report warns
Future cuts in York council’s spending will inevitably affect residents and services amid mounting financial pressure, a report has warned. Increased demand for services, an ageing population and recent high levels of inflation are among the pressures
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York 'magic man' Brian trains for his first 10k race – at the age of 91
A YORK man who had a quadruple heart bypass in his 50s is about to take part in his first 10k race - at the age of 91! Brian Hall, who is known by friends as 'the magic man', is training to take on his first Race for Life at Knavesmire on Sunday
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Sixth form at North Yorkshire secondary school will close
A sixth form at a North Yorkshire secondary school will close, council chiefs have confirmed. Boroughbridge High School doesn't currently have any pupils on its register over the age of 16. North Yorkshire Council said the lack of over-16s
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Sexual health services in York face cutbacks as council makes savings
The hours of York’s sexual health services are set to be cut and users could face longer waits for tests as the council looks to make savings. Reduced opening hours of the city’s sexual health clinics and limits to ordering sexually transmitted
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York wins big in national tourism awards
YORK was the most decorated city for tourism at a prestigious national award ceremony in Liverpool. At this year’s VisitEngland awards, four York businesses were highlighted as being the best in their field – meaning York was the most awarded city
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Here's how you can quiz York's parliamentary candidates in person
A hustings will be held for York's parliamentary candidates in the fast-approaching general election. York Central candidates will be at the hustings at Archbishop Holgate's School on June 27. The in-person evening of debate and questioning
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Campaigners claim 'rewilded' beck in York is now 'miserable'
A 'rewilded' beck in a York park is now 'miserable' and should be returned 'to its former glory', according to campaigners. However, agencies behind moves to improve the biodiversity of Osbaldwick Beck, in Hull Road Park in Tang Hall, say the
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Top York attraction to stay open late for longest day of the year
A top York attraction is staying open late at night for the longest day of the year. Clifford's Tower will be staying open until 10pm on Friday, June 21 - the summer solstice - to give visitors a unique view of the city on the longest day of the
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Hole that caused York pensioner's fatal fall could have been smaller, trial hears
THE hole through which a York pensioner fell to his death could have been made smaller, a jury has heard. Defence expert witness Avijit Maitra said joiner Matthew Hobson of Cooper and Westgate could have taken up the floorboards in Kenneth Armitage
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York business owner’s ‘mind was blown’ winning national award after only seven months
THE owner of a York business said her ‘mind was blown’ after receiving national recognition within seven months of starting up. Laura Larner owns Cinnamon Hair & Beauty Studio in York Road, Acomb, which placed in the top 50 in the Best New Salon
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Imogen, 14, from North Yorkshire inspires national competition
A TEENAGER from North Yorkshire is the catalyst for a national initiative. A 14-year-old pupil called Imogen from Rossett High in Harrogate was the impetus for a competition which has been launched for young people to write a poem or song to highlight
