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Man rescued from river amid North Yorkshire flooding
A MAN in a van has been rescued from a river following flooding in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident in Grosmont at 10:12am this morning (Thursday July 11th) where a delivery van had become stuck
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Thieves strike again at popular York shop
There has been another theft from a popular shop in York. North Yorkshire Police have said that on Friday June, 14, a woman took items from the Give The Dog A Bone shop in Fossgate, York and left without paying for them. The Press reported
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Thief targets North Yorkshire shop
A THIEF has targeted a shop in North Yorkshire. The county's police force has issued a CCTV still of someone they would like to speak to following a theft from a Harrogate store. It happened at the One Stop Store, Knaresborough Road, on Monday
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Top marketing job brewed in the Wolds
A YORKSHIRE Wolds brewery has created a new marketing role to support its growing business. Hannah Hatfield from Nafferton has been appointed as marketing executive at Wold Newton-based Wold Top Brewery. Mrs Hatfield is an experienced social
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How our physical health links to our mental health
I'VE had the privilege of writing this column for over a year, exploring the vast landscape of mental health and well-being. Yet, there's one recurring challenge, the initial reaction many people have to the very phrase "mental health." Often, it conjures
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Six people taken to hospital after crash in North Yorkshire
Six people have been taken to hospital following a crash in North Yorkshire. Fire crews were called to the scene of an incident at 12.17pm today (July 11) in Scalby Road, Scarborough. They said that a Hyundai Tucson and an MG hatchback had
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Manufacturing exports in Yorkshire reach three-year high
Manufacturers in Yorkshire have reported their highest exports in three years. The latest Quarterly Economic Survey from the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows that manufacturers in the region showed the highest rate of export growth
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York Knights injury latest as pair back in contention for Doncaster test
BRENDEN Santi and Jimmy Keinhorst are both expected to return to contention as York Knights host Doncaster on Sunday (3pm). The Knights will be hoping to get one back on the Dons, who ran out comfortable 36-20 victors in South Yorkshire on the
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Shoplifter jailed for three-month campaign against his local shops
A persistent shoplifter who stole thousands of pounds of products from retailers in a North Yorkshire town in three months is today behind bars. Matthew Thomas Williams, 33, stole power tools, cooking pans, bedspreads, air fryers and pressure washers
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Digital boost for York estate agency
HUNTERS estate agency in York has begun using a new technology to simplify and speed up the property transaction business. The Digital TA6 system was developed through a collaboration with the Law Society. It promises to streamline the client
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Garage destroyed in fire close to York
A GARAGE was destroyed and two properties damaged in a fire near York. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called to an address in Wilberfoss at around 1am on Thursday, July 11, where a blaze had started in a garage attached to a property.
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York heavyweight boxer delivers knockout blow to earn recognition
YORK heavyweight Arlo Stephens was rewarded with the ‘Knockout of the Night’ after a jaw-dropping finish to his second professional fight in Coventry. When battling Polish boxer Viktar Chvarkou over four rounds, a sensational first round knockout
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Business group promotes town at Great Yorkshire Show
A business group has been promoting the delights of Harrogate to visitors at the Great Yorkshire Show. Harrogate BID is sharing a stand with Visit North Yorkshire to not only shout about its summer trails, services and campaigns but also the retail
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3 delicious North Yorkshire pizza places declared among UK's best by food expert
Fancy a margarita or a topping with a little bit of spice? Three delicious pizza restaurants in North Yorkshire have been highlighted among the UK’s best. Located in York and Settle, one pizza place has been crowned a “neighbourhood jewel” by The
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Energy company launches new ship named after its Yorkshire home
Drax has launched a new ship to help bring its wood chips from North America to the UK. Named the m.v Ultra Yorkshire, the vessel was launched at the Shin Kurushima Shipyard in Japan. It is owned by Danish shipping company Ultrabulk, Drax’s
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Window smashed and home in 'disarray' after North Yorkshire burglary
A door window was smashed and a home was said to be left in "disarray" during a burglary in North Yorkshire. The incident at a property on the A171 near the Millbry Hill store in Whitby happened between 3.30pm on Monday, July 8, and 1pm on Tuesday
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York City Ladies confirm retained list as captain announces retirement
YORK City Ladies have confirmed their retained list upon the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. Chris Holloway’s side ended their campaign in 10th position, one place above the relegation zone, having avoided the drop by just three points in the
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Fresh plans for 'bollard-blighted' York street up before councillors
PLANS to improve a York high street after the controversial addition of numerous bollards are set to take a step forward. As The Press reported back in February, locals were asked for their views on the latest phase of improvements to Front Street
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Two bikes stolen near pub in York
Two bikes have been stolen from near a pub in York. North Yorkshire Police said that a Trek electric mountain bike and another mountain bike were stolen from near the Cross Keys Pub in Deangate, near York Minster. The force added that it happened
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Crash in village near York cleared
A CRASH has cleared after causing congestion in a village just outside York. The A19 Main Street in Fulford was partially blocked both ways, due to accident at the junction between Spine Road and Heslington Lane. According to the AA, traffic
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'Labour’s promise to build 1.5 million new homes is doomed to failure'
LABOUR’S promise to tear up the green belt to build 1.5 million new homes is doomed to failure. It expects the private sector to deliver those homes without a roll back of the costly choking burdens that come with just submitting a planning application
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Tadcaster Albion reacquaint with ex-player in Scarborough friendly
TADCASTER Albion reacquainted with Jonathan Greening in pre-season after Scarborough Athletic visited the Young Guns Arena for the Brewers' third friendly. Mick O'Connell's side continued their pre-season preparations by tackling Vanarama National
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IN PICTURES: Record fundraising beer festival was the toast of York!
A major beer festival held in one of York’s most historic buildings was the toast of the city. The second Merchant Adventurers’ Charity Beer Festival has raised more than £20,000, well above the £17,000 expected and the £13,000 raised last year
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Missing York woman found safe
UPDATE: A woman missing from home in Haxby, York, has been found safe and well. AN urgent search is underway for a woman missing from home in York. North Yorkshire Police say officers are currently searching for 35-year-old Nicole who has been
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Seaweed rescued in York street
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after reports of an injured cat in a York village. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out shortly after 11pm last night (July 10) to a road off Heslington Road in York. Read next
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Car on roof after crash in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
A CAR has ended up on its roof after a crash in North Yorkshire. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called at 7.26pm last night (July 10) after reports of a crash on the A59 near Harrogate. Read next: Attack in York
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York Minster: Original builders 'were bunch of idle slackers swinging the lead'
After the York Minster fire of 1984, it took just FOUR years for craftsmen and women to rebuild - which suggests to me that the original 13th century builders were a bunch of idle slackers who were swinging the lead. It took them 250 years! Builders
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Attack in York street - three people arrested
THREE people have been arrested following an attack in York. North Yorkshire Police say that on Tuesday afternoon (July 9) an officer from the York city centre neighbourhood policing team intervened in a violent assault in Davygate in the city
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Call for York and North Yorkshire business leaders to help shape policy
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is seeking business leaders to help shape economic growth for the region. A new Business Board is being created at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, which wants to ensure businesses
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'Astonishing' - Couple stunned by real value of painting bought for just £34
A bargain hunter bought a blurry painting at a French flea market for £34 – which turned out to be worth more than £10,000. Kate Pottage, 49, and her husband Mark, 48, from East Yorkshire, snapped up the artwork at La Grande Rederie d’Amiens market
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Alleged killer denies murdering 'best friend' by stabbing him with hunting knife
An alleged murderer has denied killing his “best friend” by stabbing him with a hunting knife - or having an obsession with knives. Taylor Fenwick, 22, alleged he had a kitchen knife on him on Boxing Day, when Luke Miller, 23, died outside his
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Funding boost of more than £8,000 for community projects in York
A community festival, a new sports pitch and a programme of summer activities are among the York projects which have received a funding boost from council ward budgets. A total of £8,190 has been allocated to five projects in the last batch of
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'It will help massively' - new mental health service launches in York
A new mental health drop-in service for young people in York has opened. York Mind has developed the new service for young people aged 14-21 years (25 with SEND) called YorChoice. YorChoice is a National Lottery funded project and has been
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North Yorkshire primary school 'delighted' with Ofsted success
Staff and pupils at a North Yorkshire primary school are "delighted" with the outcome of a recent Ofsted inspection. In May this year, Easingwold Primary School received a 'good' score during its most recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection
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North Yorkshire man with motor neurone disease completes seven peak climb
A North Yorkshire man with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has completed a gruelling seven peaks challenge. Ian Flatt, 58, from Green Hammerton, was diagnosed with MND in 2019. On June 15 this year, he embarked on a challenge to climb seven peaks across
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Tourism brings £4 billion to North Yorkshire's economy, figures show
New data has revealed that tourism contributes £4 billion to the economy of North Yorkshire. Figures released by North Yorkshire Council have revealed the extent that tourism contributed to North Yorkshire’s visitor economy last year, attracting
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Popular York venue launches prize-winning competition
A COMPETITION is underway to help transform part of York city centre into a greener, more sustainable space. Community venue Spark:York in Piccadilly is behind a bid to reimagine the venue as an eco-friendly haven. They are hosting an art competition