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Four men arrested at Prime Minister's North Yorkshire home
FOUR men have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at the Prime Minister’s constituency home in Kirby Sigston, North Yorkshire Police said. The men were detained at around 12.40pm before being escorted off the property and arrested
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York's Mothership Festival returns - 2,500 expected in Acomb on Sunday
One of York’s longest-established music festivals and family fun days returns this weekend – with up to 2,500 people expected to attend. The Mothership Festival, held every year at Acomb Sports Club, is billed as a ‘community event that aims to
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York records hottest day of the year so far - with more to come
York has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with more warm weather on the way. Temperatures reached 26 degrees Celsius today (June 25), with the Met Office warning of similar heat throughout the week. Highs of 25 degrees are expected
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Major road in North Yorkshire closed after four car crash
A MAJOR road in North Yorkshire has been closed after a four-car crash. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from both Malton and York are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle road traffic collision on the A64, just outside Malton.
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"No brainer" - Darragh O'Connor keen to kick on with York City career
DARRAGH O’CONNOR will hope to kick on in his footballing career after making the Summer switch to York City. O’Connor joined York on Tuesday afternoon following the expiry of his contract with Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton, having
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National award for North Yorkshire farm shop and café
A NORTH Yorkshire farm shop and café are celebrating a national award. Pickering's Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café won the hospitality, hotel and leisure award at the 14th National Family Business of the Year Awards on June 19. Read next:
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Two vehicles crash in York – emergency services called
Two vehicles crashed in York, with police officers and firefighters called to the scene. Emergency services were called to the incident near Heworth Green at about 7.25am today (Tuesday, June 25). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said
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Harrogate BID in festival games trail
Harrogate BID has teamed up with a brand-new video game festival to create a unique collectors card treasure hunt in the town. At the Odyssey Video Games Festival at the Crown Hotel on July 6-7, the pair will launch the Collectors Card Treasure
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Fire at business in North Yorkshire – four crews called to scene
A fire at a business in North Yorkshire sparked a major call out from the emergency services. Four fire crews and an aerial ladder platform rushed to the scene in Eastborough, Scarborough, at about 12.10pm today (Tuesday, June 25). The shop
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Silent partner purchases 24 per cent share of York City
AN unnamed silent partner has purchased a 24 per cent share in York City Football Club. The club have confirmed that a new partner has purchased a 24 per cent share in the football club, buying those shares from Julie-Anne Uggla. The announced
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Thieves strike at high-end perfume shop in York
Police are trying to find two men after £320 of perfume was stolen from a store in York. At around 5.22pm on Thursday, May 6, perfume was stolen from the Jo Malone shop in Stonegate. North Yorkshire Police is now seeking the identities of the
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Police CCTV appeal after theft from shop in York
A POLICE appeal has gone out after a theft from a shop in York. The incident happened at Cots to Tots in Haxby Shopping Centre in The Village, Haxby, on May 18. Read next: York couple triumph over dozens of other teams to win £8,000 prize
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Humberside Police chief constable announces retirement
Humberside Police’s chief constable has announced his retirement – less than one year after taking the job. Paul Anderson was appointed in the role last July after serving as the force’s assistant chief constable, then deputy chief constable.
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Darragh O'Connor becomes seventh signing of York City's Summer
DARRAGH O'CONNOR has become York City's seventh signing of the Summer, joining the club on a permanent contract from Scotland. Centre-halve O'Connor makes the switch to England after a spell in the Scottish Championship with Greenock Morton, having
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Masked robbery close to York city centre
A ROBBERY has taken place just outside York city centre. North Yorkshire Police say it happened close to Foss Island Road in York at about 1pm on Wednesday, June 19, and they are appealing for information about two suspects. Read next:
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Who will be revealed as the Top 100 businesses of York and North Yorkshire?
ALL will be revealed on Thursday as to who are the most significant and fastest growing businesses in York and North Yorkshire. York Business School at York St John University and The York Press, are once again producing the Top 100 local Businesses
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North Yorkshire finance manager who ‘abused her position’ jailed for fraud
A North Yorkshire finance manager who “abused her position” and cost her employer hundreds of thousands of pounds has been jailed for fraud. Louise Chambers worked as a finance manager for a group of Knaresborough-based companies from March 2021
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Gun fired from passing car in North Yorkshire village
A gun was fired from a passing car in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after an incident in Hemingbrough, on Monday, June 24. The force said that at around 8.15pm, two girls were shot at with a
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Nestle makes ethical pledge over its cocoa ingredients
York confectioner Nestle has taken further strides to ensure its products are ethical, sustainable and traceable. The company says its UK-made products now only uses ingredients sourced from its Income Accelerator Programme. The programme started
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North Yorkshire town revved up by £15m of cars in show
Harrogate’s supercar showcase has been hailed a huge success after large crowds flocked to see a thrilling display and parade of supercars cars over the weekend. Fifteen of the most high-powered and high-value supercars roared their way into Harrogate
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£5.5m York flats project completed
A £5.8 million project to redevelop a vacant office building into much needed city housing in York has been completed. York-based property developer Helmsley Group, who owns the three-storey Gateway Two building in Holgate Business Park, led the
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Tickets selling fast for top North Yorkshire event
There's just two weeks to go until the 165th Great Yorkshire Show and organisers say tickets are selling fast. The popular event at the Great Yorkshire Showground runs from Tuesday June 9 until Friday July 12. Tickets for both Wednesday 10
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Hingano playing his best-ever rugby, believes York Knights captain
LIAM Harris believes half-back partner Ata Hingano is playing some of the best rugby he ever has at York Knights this season. The Tongan playmaker ran the show as the Knights’ resurgence under Mark Applegarth continued with a potentially season-defining
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Major York firm is 'back in the black', financial results confirm
York-based musical instrument seller Gear4Music has confirmed a return to profit in its latest audited results. The company, based at Clifton Moor, says in the year ending March 31, it made adjusted pre-tax profits of £1.1million. Despite revenues
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Major Yorkshire accountancy launches commercial finance service
Major Yorkshire accountancy firm BHP is continuing its growth with the appointment of Dan Summerfield to head up its new Commercial Finance service. With recent data highlighting that access to funding is becoming more challenging for SMEs, BHP
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REVEALED: Shop set to move into vacant city centre site
The new tenants of a longstanding vacant shop in York has been revealed. The former home of Sugarize, in Coney Street, has stood empty since closing on September 10 last year. Once hailed as a "world first" - the digital sweet shop spent just
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Much-loved York cafe gets top marks for food hygiene
A MUCH-LOVED cafe which has been run by the same family in York for 28 years is celebrating a top rating for food hygiene. The team at Baileys Cafe and Tea Rooms in Museum Street has again received 5 stars from Scores on the Doors. Read next
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Wolds businesses walk to raise thousands for charity
Staff at a Thixendale rapeseed oil business and a Hunmanby brewery have raised £5,000 for charity. Teams from Breckenholme (including representatives from Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil, Charlie & Ivy’s, and The Honest Bean Co and Wold Top Brewery met
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North Yorkshire city may get bigger M&S foodstore
Marks and Spender is looking to increase the size of its Ripon supermarket. M&S opened at the £10 million St Michael’s Park in 2020 and is looking to taking over one or more of the neighbouring three units, which have remained empty ever since
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'Just what did happen to York's Dial and Ride buses?'
My wife and I, being disabled, were regular users of Dial and Ride. We, along with many others, really miss the service (Council urged to replace Dial and Ride service, June 22). The whole thing is surrounded in mystery. I was told by the drivers
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'Hats off to 'magic man' Brian for showing us all what pensioners can do!'
Hats off in admiration to our ‘magic man’ Brian Hall who, at 91, is running his first 10k race (The Press, June 24). It just goes to show that we OAPs shouldn’t yet be written off as past-it pensioners! Phil Shepherdson, Woodthorpe, York
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Ex-York City loanee announces retirement after switching focus to coaching
A MEMBER of the 2016/17 York City squad has called time on his playing career. Goalkeeper Scott Loach, 36, has made the decision to announce his retirement from football. Loach featured for York in the 2016/17 Vanarama National League campaign
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Diesel tank removal gives York bus depot all-electric future
The First Bus depot in York has made history by removing its diesel refuelling tank. It means the bus depot now operates its fleet only using electric charging and becomes the first in Yorkshire to do so. First York has relied on diesel fuel
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York couple triumph over dozens of other teams to win £8,000 prize
A COUPLE from York are celebrating after beating off 150 teams in a series of challenges to win an £8,000 prize. Sarah Pretty and Seb Geczy won the ‘Race to the Altar’ competition, the final of which took place on Saturday, June 22. In a thrilling
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UPDATED Man killed friend with hunting knife on Boxing Day morning jury told
A YOUNG man stabbed a friend to death with a hunting knife on Boxing Day minutes after texting “Merry Christmas” to him, a jury has heard. Taylor Fenwick, 22, may also have had a kitchen knife when he confronted Luke Miller, 23, in the street,
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Election plea to candidates: don't forget about nature and the climate
The most important General Election in a generation for wildlife is looming. There are just over five years until 2030 when the UK Government will be legally obliged under the Environment Act to have halted species decline – but trends are currently
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Our readers said this barbershop is one of the best in York, do you agree?
The first finalist of The Press Best Barber or Hairdresser 2024 competition has been revealed. Blak Bear in Walmgate is one of the ten finalists in the contest. After readers have nominated hundreds of favourites over an online voting platform.
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Award-winning East Yorkshire butchers guilty of sewage offences
An award-winning and long established family butcher’s firm today faces a court bill of nearly £15,000 for illegal blood discharges. JA Mounfield & Sons allowed so much blood into the local sewage system, it turned the liquid red, York Magistrates
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‘I thought I’d come back’ – internationally awarded mechanic recognised by top show
AN INTERNATIONALLY awarded mechanic has been recognised for his work with a feature on a popular TV show. Howard Cram, who works for family run Dyrdal's Garage in Fulford in York has worked as a Volvo engineer for most of his career and has been
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York rental market sees huge fall in available homes
THERE'S been a big fall in the number of rental properties coming onto the market in York - despite huge demand. According to Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures in the first six months of this year a total of 1,451 rental properties came
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Popular York school first in city to land top award
A CITY school is celebrating a first for York. Woodthorpe School is the first primary school in the city to receive the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM). Following a lengthy process of self-evaluation, feedback and a formal two-day assessment visit
