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Thieves strike at York supermarket
POLICE are trying to trace three men after a theft at a York supermarket. North Yorkshire Police say it happened at Sainsbury's, Monks Cross, on April 19 and officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the men in
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Fight involving two men and a woman in North Yorkshire town
POLICE have put out an appeal to find a man after a fight involving two men and a woman in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say it happened between 11am and 11.30am on Sunday, June 2 in Abbey Road, Knaresborough and involved a man assaulting
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Thief climbs into shop via roof hatch and makes off with goods - police issue CCTV
A thief climbed into a North Yorkshire shop using a rope ladder through a hatch in the ceiling and made off with goods from inside, police said. The burglary happened between 6.55pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, June 1, at the Superdrug store in Market
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Two men arrested for drug offences in York city centre
Two men were arrested for drug offences in York city centre, police said. They were detained today (Monday, June 24) after police officers carried out a routine check at an address in Gillygate. North Yorkshire Police said the two men were
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Former York City promotion winner finds new club in National League North
FORMER York City promotion winner Mitch Hancox will play in the Vanarama National League North next season. The versatile midfielder has signed for Chester on a deal until the end of the 2024-25 campaign - his fourth club over the last 12 months
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Man attacked in North Yorkshire village by group of young men
A MAN has been attacked by a group of men in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Police say a man in his 50s was attacked in Brayton near Selby on Sunday, June 16. It happened at about 8.30pm in Doncaster Road and the man sustained facial
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York school in bid to stop racegoers from urinating in grounds
NEW gates and railings are set to be installed at a school in York to stop racegoers using its grounds to relieve themselves. Plans lodged with York Council would see gates, wire mesh and metal railings installed around the upper school site of
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PICTURES: Thousands of cosplayers turn out for Comic Con in North Yorkshire
Thousands of cosplayers dressed up as their favourite characters for a star studded Comic Con in North Yorkshire. Doctor Who fans were treated to a line-up of three ex-doctors at the event in Harrogate over the weekend (June 22-23). Presented
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History-making Featherstone comeback a just reward, admits York Knights captain
CAPTAIN Liam Harris believes that York Knights’ thrilling comeback at Featherstone Rovers on Sunday was a just reward for their efforts under new boss Mark Applegarth. Jack Teanby, Joe Brown, Josh Daley, Ukuma Ta’ai, and Ata Hingano all found the
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Party campaigns for parliament in York within a devolved Britain
York could have its own parliament as the capital of a devolved Yorkshire, whilst remaining within Great Britain. The Yorkshire Party (www.yorkshireparty.org) is standing candidates across the region, saying the county is “consistently ignored,
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New restaurant plan for York moves step closer
THE opening of a new Thai restaurant in York city centre has moved a step closer with a bid to licence the venue lodged. An alcohol licence application has been lodged for Giggling Squid, a national chain serving Thai tapas, which is set to open
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ELECTION LETTERS POSTBAG: child poverty, rotten choices - and heat from mines
In one of the richest countries in the world, it’s shameful that we need to talk about child poverty. Currently, more than 3,500 children in York live in poverty. The two-child benefit cap mostly affects children with at least one parent working
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Electric bike stolen outside supermarket in York – police appeal
An electric bike was stolen from outside a supermarket in York, police said. The bicycle was snatched between 2pm and 2.30pm on Monday, May 6, from the bike racks at Sainsbury’s in Jockey Lane. North Yorkshire Police has issued a photograph
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Five people taken to hospital after crash on major York road
Five people were taken to hospital after a crash on a major York road, the ambulance service said. Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene on the A1079, near Murton, after four cars crashed at 1.25pm yesterday (Sunday, June 23).
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Spate of burglaries in North Yorkshire - police issue CCTV
A POLICE investigation is underway after a series of burglaries in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police have issued these CCTV images of people they would like to speak to, following burglaries in Whitby. North Yorkshire Police have issued
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Top-rated micro-pub plans craft beer bar in historic York street
A TOP-RATED Harrogate micropub is planning to open a sister outlet in York. Plans have been submitted to City of York Council to convert the interior of the former Little Betty’s café, which has largely lain empty since Spring 2021, into a bar.
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Major York hotel gets new owners
A Major hotel in York city centre has new owners. Real estate investor, developer and asset manager Firethorn Trust has acquired the Malmaison Hotel in Rougier Street in an off-market deal. Bought for an undisclosed sum, the 29,000 sq ft site
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York organisation that helps change lives turns ten - and is holding gig to celebrate
A York organisation that helps change the lives of people it supports is turning 10 – and is holding a concert to celebrate. Tang Hall SMART was set up in 2014 by Sue and Al Williamson at The Burnholme Centre in Tang Hall. It offers creative
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York Valkyrie trio called up for England's clash with France
YORK Valkyrie’s Eboni Partington, Georgie Hetherington and Liv Wood have been called up by England ahead of their clash with France next weekend. The sides will face off in Toulouse next Saturday (2:30pm) in the first of an international double
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Quirky York hotel to close, blaming competition from Premier Inn
An Independent luxury boutique hotel in York plans to close because it says it cannot compete against the major chains, such as the Premier Inn. Jonathan and Anthony Burgoyne-Lewis took over the former Bloomsbury Hotel at 127 during the pandemic
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York Outer election candidates to go head to head at hustings
York Outer General Election candidates will go head to head at a hustings event. Constituents are being invited to hear each candidate set out their stall at St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe, at 5pm on Sunday (June 30). The confirmed candidates
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Popular cafe closes in York
A POPULAR cafe has closed its doors in York. The Starbucks close to the Community Stadium at Monks Cross on the outskirts of the city has closed. Read next: Popular York nursery on the move as work starts on new building
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Woman injured in York suburb - emergency crews called in
A WOMAN has been injured in an incident in a York suburb. NORTH Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called in at 5.12pm after reports of an accident in Heworth Road, York. A service spokesman said: “The incident involved a 63-year-old
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Man arrested following two burglaries in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been arrested following two burglaries in North Yorkshire. Scarborough Police say they received a report of a burglary on Friday (June 21) which was picked up and investigated by Scarborough's Response team two. A police spokesman
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Urgent appeal to find man missing from home in resort
AN urgent appeal has been issued for help to find a man missing from home. Humberside Police say they are searching for Andriejus who is missing from home in East Yorkshire. They have not released his surname or his age, but say Andriejus is
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REVEALED: The Press Best Chippy 2024 winner is...
IT’S official – the votes are in, and we can now reveal the best chippy in York. After votes were cast online for a top 10, each restaurant has been interviewed on what they do best and why it is that they deserve to be voted the Best Chippy in
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The top 10 barbers and hairdressers in York according to Press readers revealed
The 10 finalists in the running to be named the best hairdressers or barber in York have been revealed. In a bid to celebrate the incredible local businesses we have in York and North Yorkshire, The Press has launched a new competition which will
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Air pollution causes one in 20 deaths in York, figures show
Air pollution causes one in 20 deaths in York, new data shows. A York researcher said the figure is not surprising and called for action on the issue. Office for Health Improvement and Disparities figures show air pollution was responsible
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Popular York nursery on the move as work starts on new building
A POPULAR nursery school in York is on the move while work gets underway on its new building. St Paul’s Nursery School in Holgate opened on December 1 1936 and was gifted to the local authority by the Rowntree family making it the oldest nursery
