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Health alert issued as summer heatwave continues in York
THE Met Office have issued a ‘heat health alert’ as temperatures rise across York and North Yorkshire. As reported by The Press, York and North Yorkshire are currently experiencing the hottest period of the year so far with today’s temperature
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North Yorkshire woman celebrates 100th birthday today
A NORTH Yorkshire woman has celebrated her 100th birthday today. Mollie Rippon, who lives at Birchlands Care Home in Haxby, is celebrating her centennial today. READ NEXT: York choir set to take part in Race for Life... with
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Motorcyclist battling life-threatening injuries after crash in North Yorkshire
A motorcyclist is battling life-threatening injuries after a crash in North Yorkshire. As The Press reported, the crash on the A165 between Reighton and Bridlington happened at around 11.20pm on Tuesday, June 25. North Yorkshire Police have
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Woman trapped after crash in North Yorkshire
A WOMAN has been trapped in a car after a crash in North Yorkshire. The county's fire and rescue service say they were called at 3.54pm today (June 26) after reports of a crash in Church Square, Harrogate. A service spokesman said: "Crews from
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Tyler Cordner's York City exit explained by boss Adam Hinshelwood
ADAM HINSHELWOOD explained the decision-making process behind Tyler Cordner’s loan switch from York City to Ebbsfleet United. Cordner, 25, completed a season-long loan swap to fellow Vanarama National League outfit Ebbsfleet last week, with the
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York bio-tech firm announces two ‘significant’ contracts
York-based Aptamer Group has announced two contracts worth up to £235,000 to develop its Optimer Binders. The binders are used as an alternative to anti-bodies and lead to new forms of treatment. The first contract, worth up to £175,000 is
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York Viking gives tips on how to tame a Dragon if you are in their Den
With filming of the 2025 series of BBC1’s Dragons’ Den well underway, Peter Taylor, a York mead entrepreneur who appeared on the last series, shares his tips on taming the Dragons. The Nidhoggr Mead Co’s founder appeared on the latest series of
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Boxing Day murder trial: Jury hears of last hours of alleged murder victim
A FRIEND of alleged murder victim Luke Miller has told a jury about the last hours of his life. Ellie Allan and Mr Miller was among a group of people who gathered at alleged murderer Taylor Fenwick’s flat in Tadcaster, Leeds Crown Court heard.
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Phil Foden leaves England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany over family matter
England star and Manchester City ace Phil Foden has temporarily left England's Euro 2024 camp in Germany due to a "pressing family matter". The Manchester City star played in the side's 0-0 draw with Slovenia last night. An FA spokesperson
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Approval of plans means popular York cafe looks set to move
A popular Fulford café looks set to move after planners agreed to a change of use concerning another business just down the road. Mr and Mrs S Burn applied to City of York Council to change the use of an outbuilding to a café and erect a side extension
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North Yorkshire rapist jailed for seven years
A North Yorkshire man has been convicted of rape, and jailed for seven years. 37-year-old Craig Anthony Robert Welsh, previously of High Street, Eastfield, was jailed in York Crown Court today (June 26). He was found guilty of rape and non-fatal
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Missing York man found safe in London, say police
A York man who was reported missing has been found safe in London, police said. The 38-year-old , from the Wigginton Road area, was reported missing on Saturday, June 22, with officers saying he might have travelled to London. On Sunday (June
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Funeral details released for former Lord Mayor of York
FUNERAL details have been released for one of York's longest serving councillors. As The Press reported last week, Brian Watson, died suddenly, aged 86 at York Hospital on Saturday, June 15 after a short illness. A funeral service to be held
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IN PICTURES: Top York firm celebrates 150 years
ONE of York’s oldest family firms is celebrating 150 years of business. William Birch and Sons marked the anniversary at the Yorkshire Air Museum with nearly 200 colleagues, retirees and shareholders last weekend. Since 1874, the principal
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IN PICTURES: Top York restaurant opens terrace as its marks one year
A top York restaurant - which opened a year ago - has boosted its offering with a new 40-cover outdoor terrace. The Old Liquor Store opened last July in the Grade II-listed former Terry’s Chocolate Factory in Bishopthorpe Road. Its new south-facing
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Loss of vital York service 'leaving people in permanent lockdown'
THE loss of York’s Dial & Ride service has left many disabled people facing permanent lockdown-like conditions, according to a campaigner who called on councillors to back a replacement. Disability rights activist Flick Williams told councillors
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Four released on bail after arrest at PM's North Yorkshire house
FOUR men arrested at the Prime Minster's North Yorkshire home have been released on bail. Police are continuing to investigate the incident that led to their arrest at lunchtime on Tuesday. The four were arrested on suspicion of aggravated
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Two ‘strangers’ from East Yorkshire make discovery leading to new friendship and bond
TWO people unknown to each other in East Yorkshire and living with an extremely rare eye condition made an amazing discovery which led to a new friendship and bond. Dr Karen Russell and Lynne Dean have Macular Telangiectasia type 2, known as Mac
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Missing North Yorkshire man, 47, found after police appeal
A missing North Yorkshire man has been found safe and well after a police appeal. The 47-year-old was reported missing after being last seen at 9am on Tuesday. On Saturday North Yorkshire Police confirmed he had been found and thanked those
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'Sunak has the cheek to tell voters not to vote Labour as it will mean higher taxes'
The NHS has been decimated by Tory underfunding for 14 years and now the BBC - following freedom of information requests - has reported that billions of pounds of unused PPE has been destroyed. This follows on from the likes of Matt Hancock doing
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'Could York's ‘Magic Man’ Brian, 91, inject a bit of pace into the England team?'
I wonder if York’s ‘Magic Man’ Brian Hall, who’s running his first 10k race at 91, has shown any aptitude for football? Following England’s lacklustre efforts at Euro 2024, they could do with an injection of young blood... DM Deamer, Monkgate
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York stonemasonry firm says QR codes on headstones offer comfort
A York area stonemasonry and memorial business has gone hi-tech by working with a company that can deliver pictures, video and other memories from a gravestone. Mindful Memorials (formerly F.Emerson) has partnered with After Cloud says some families
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Released York City forward finds new club in Sutton United
RELEASED York City forward Will Davies will remain in the Vanarama National League. Davies has since joined fellow National League outfit Sutton United, who were relegated last season from Sky Bet League Two alongside Forest Green Rovers, ending
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York bus company offers free rides to Armed Forces personnel
To commemorate and support Armed Forces Day, First Bus in York is providing ‘FREE BUS TRAVEL’ this Saturday (June 29) to serving personnel, cadets and veterans travelling to an organised event. All anyone has to do to travel free is wear their
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'One day, it’s imperative that we own our own stadium.' - City owner
MATT UGGLA hopes to one day own the LNER Community Stadium, whilst discussing the off-the-field progress of York City. Uggla revealed to the York Hospital Ball podcast that in order for the club to maximise potential revenue, that owning the stadium
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Crash on major road through North Yorkshire
UPDATED: A motorcyclist is battling life-threatening injuries after a crash in North Yorkshire. THERE are reports coming in of a crash on a major road in North Yorkshire this morning. North Yorkshire Police say there are currently diversions
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Seeking help boosts success for those with mental health issues
SEEKING support for mental health issues, is usually successful, according to scientists at Hull York Medical School. Their study says nearly half of long-term antidepressant users can stop using the medication with GP support and access to internet
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'Politicians like to find ways of tackling crises without tackling them'
IT’S just over a week to polling day. And, with no fewer than 18 candidates in all standing in York’s two constituencies, the people of the city are guaranteed plenty of choice. But who will you vote for? To help you, we have invited every
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Local business slams part of York Minster development as 'disgusting'
York Minster has defended itself after a local business branded part of their latest development as "disgusting". The Minster's Centre of Excellence project has been an £8.5 million undertaking hoping to establish themselves as a centre for the
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Will this hair salon get your vote for the best of the best?
THE second finalist of The Press Best Barber or Hairdresser 2024 competition has been revealed. Halo Hair Salon in Malton 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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North Yorkshire hospital opens new palliative care room
A new room dedicated for patients nearing the end of life has opened at a North Yorkshire hospital. The Autumn Leaves Palliative Care Suite has opened in Selby War Memorial Hospital. Senior nursing leaders from the Trust were present at the
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Thieves target homes in two North Yorkshire villages
BURGLARS have targeted homes in two North Yorkshire villages. The county’s police say there have been two 2 in 1 burglaries in two Selby villages in the early hours of Tuesday morning (June 25). Read next: Crash on major road through
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PICTURES: Disused office block in York city centre turned into art exhibition
A disused office block in the centre of York has been transformed into a street art exhibition. Artists have transformed four floors of the building in Low Ousegate, covering it with art by some of the scenes most well-known artists. York street
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‘An amazing experience’: Blue Peter competition winner who designed York Minster boss
A woman who won a Blue Peter competition to design a boss for York Minster after the 1984 fire describes the process as an “amazing experience”. Laura Edwards was just eight years old when the devastating fire gutted the cathedral’s South Transept
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Boxing Day murder trial: alleged killer gave first aid to dying man jury told
THE jury in the Boxing Day murder trial have seen CCTV of a man trying to resuscitate the friend he is alleged to have murdered. They have also heard the 999 call made by a young woman who was in the street when Luke Miller, 23, fell to the ground
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York pub to hold 'drop inn' for those suffering from fertility issues
YORK is set to host a ‘drop inn’ event aimed at helping those suffering from fertility challenges. The city’s First Fertility ‘Drop Inn’ session will be held at the Crooked Tap pub in Acomb on Wednesday July 10 from 7.30pm onward. READ
