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Electric bike stolen from outside York bank - police release CCTV
A electric bike worth £1,400 was stolen from outside a York bank, police said. Now officers have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to following the theft in York city centre on the Friday, June 21. North Yorkshire Police said
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Milo the puppy saved by firemen
EMERGENCY crews have been called out to rescue a puppy who was stuck in a hot car during today's heatwave. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say that they were called to Filey Road in Scarborough today (Thursday July 18) shortly after 11am
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Car on fire in York - crews on scene
There has been a car fire in York. Fire crews from Acomb and Tadcaster responded to a call at 1.13pm today (July 18). They said that the car on fire - in Wetherby Road, Acomb - was caused by an electrical fault. A spokesperson for the fire
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Three youths stuck on cliff edge in North Yorkshire rescued
Three youths who were stuck on the edge of a cliff were rescued after a call out from firefighters and the coastguard, the fire service said. A boy was rescued by the emergency services and two others were able to get themselves to safety from
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York firm wins the vote of the BBC on Election Night
A York-based mobile communications provider played a major role in the BBC’s coverage of the 2024 UK General Election. Cellhire deployed its “Count Cam” packages powered with Cellhire’s IoT connectivity solution to 369 vote-counting locations across
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North Yorkshire verification company taken over by Australian forensics firm
A North Yorkshire business which verifies the origin of food, drink, timber and protected species has been taken over by an Australian company. Agroisolab UK Ltd of Malton is now owned by Source Certain International, which specialises in advanced
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Much-loved North Yorkshire attraction turns into purple haze as sun comes out
Yorkshire Lavender, a 60-acre garden attraction in the Howardian Hills is once again in full bloom. While Yorkshire Lavender opens to the public annually in March, it’s later in the year that it reaches its peak, with many varieties blooming across
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More than £800 of alcohol stolen from North Yorkshire supermarket
More than £800 of alcohol has been stolen from a supermarket in North Yorkshire. Between 5.45pm and 6pm on Thursday, June 27, North Yorkshire Police said that the alcohol was stolen from the Sainsbury's in Ripon. They've since released CCTV
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Will there be a heatwave in York this weekend?
Temperatures in York are set to soar - with the hottest day of the year sparking a possible mini-heatwave. With a forecasted peak of 28C tomorrow (Friday, July 19), is set to be the hottest day of the year in the city so far. The Met Office
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Job fairs help keep a lid on rising claimant count in York and North Yorkshire
Helping the jobless find work through events like job fairs are helping to keep the claimant count down, according to the Department of Work and Pensions in York and North Yorkshire. The comments come after a major recruitment fair in York earlier
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Knights boss challenges Towse to be patient in battle with in-form wingers
MARK Applegarth has challenged winger AJ Towse to be patient if he is to regain his place in York Knights’ starting line-up. And the head coach admits he could not look either Brad Ward or Joe Brown in the eye if he dropped them after a string
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Mayor reveals six key drivers of growth in York and North Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed the region’s six key sectors he believes are key to driving economic growth. York businessman David Skaith acknowledged the region’s core strengths but said inward investment depended on championing
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Charity BBQ this weekend to raise funds for new York hospital
A high-class restaurant located on one of York's most iconic heritage areas celebrates its first birthday this weekend. The Old Liquor Store (OLS), set in the historic Grade 2 listed former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, is hosting a BBQ, to support
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City to visit Garforth Town as seventh confirmed friendly
YORK City will visit Garforth Town as their seventh confirmed friendly of pre-season. Adam Hinshelwood’s side have added another fixture to their pre-season schedule, with a trip to Garforth’s Bannister Prentice Stadium set to take place on Tuesday
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Bills to overhaul rail and bus services ‘warmly welcomed’ by North Yorkshire mayor
New government legislation to nationalise Britain’s railways and give councils new powers to franchise local bus services have been “warmly welcomed” by the mayor of York and North Yorkshire. David Skaith, who leads the York and North Yorkshire
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City considering offering contract for York-born trialist
YORK City are considering offering a contract to trialist Max McMillan. Adam Hinshelwood has confirmed that he plans on sitting down with McMillan to discuss a potential contract, should co-owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla agree to finance the
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York police appeal for cyclist to come forward after crash
POLICE want to check a cyclist is ok after a crash in York. North Yorkshire Police have released a photo of a rider with a Deliveroo bag after a crash between a cyclist and a red Ford Fiesta car in Hallfield Road at the junction of Layerthorpe
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York brewery to run North Yorkshire market hall venture
BREW YORK is to run an extra venue following recent expansion. The popular brewery is to operate a transformed Market Hall in Goole when it re-opens after a refurbishment next Spring. Brew York has operated eight years and in addition to bars
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New events planned in York to boost city centre
A business group tasked with boosting businesses in the town centre has presented an outline of its activities for the coming year and an upbeat report on progress made to date. York BID outlined its role at its AGM at the Principal Hotel, which
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Keep the Groves closed to traffic for residents' wellbeing - letter
Keep the Groves closed for residents' wellbeing SINCE the closure of through traffic to the Groves in York the streets have become more re-wilded with foxes, hedgehogs and grey squirrels more common. Birds are plentiful and you can see bats
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'At times it felt it might never happen' - work starts on first York housing co-op
WORK is underway on York's first housing co-operative scheme. The YorSpace development of 19 homes at Lowfield Green in Acomb aims to create permanently affordable houses that are owned as part of a co-operative. Recommended reading:
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Plans to sell up to 140 York council homes 'load of stupid nonsense' - letter
CITY of York Council proposes to sell up to 140 council owned properties - some in the Clifton area of York - presumably to the existing tenants. This is a load of stupid nonsense. The tenants in question may not want or be able to get a mortgage
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Seth Martin’s body to return to Tenerife after death in York
Seth Martin’s body will return to Tenerife today (Thursday, July 18) after it was recovered by police in the River Ouse in York, his family said. The family of the Spanish national thanked those who helped look for Seth after he was reported missing
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Knights dealt blow as pair sidelined with 'long-term' hamstring injuries
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth expects both Liam Harris and Will Dagger will spend a period of time on the sidelines after picking up hamstring injuries during last weekend’s victory against Doncaster. A Joe Brown double, alongside tries from
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Crash on major road in York has been cleared
A crash on a major road near York has been cleared. The crash on the A64 at Stockton on The Forest was first reported at 8.08am today (July 18). Traffic on the eastbound carriageway was said to be backed up to the Hopgrove Roundabout - at York
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'Pretty poor' - Hinshelwood criticises first-half display from City in Whitby win
ADAM HINSHELWOOD criticised the first-half performance of his York City side after a 2-1 victory over Whitby Town on Wednesday evening. York failed to manage a shot on target in their first-half performance and headed into the half-time break 1
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How to avoid the 'holiday hustle' and switch off properly from work
MARTIN FURBER urges us to avoid the “holiday hustle” and switch off properly THE long-awaited summer holiday break from work. We dream of it for months, meticulously plan itineraries (or glorious escapes from them!), and eagerly pack our bags for
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Plane crash in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a plane crash in North Yorkshire. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called out shortly after 5.30pm last night (July 17) after reports of a plane crash near Sherburn-in-Elmet airfield near
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Plans revealed for community-led 44-home neighbourhood development at York Central
PROPOSALS for a ‘community-owned’ neighbourhood of 44 new homes plus 12 local commercial units on the giant York Central development behind the railway station will be aired in public on Saturday. YoCo – the York Central Co-Owned collective – are
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York GP warns of potential explosion in sexually transmitted disease if services cut
A YORK GP has warned there could be an ‘explosion’ in cases of sexually transmitted diseases in York if council bosses press ahead with plans to cut back on sexual health services. City of York Council has a statutory responsibility to provide
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‘He is a menace to society who doesn’t care about the harm he causes’
A NORTH Yorkshire drug dealer has been sent to prison for 18 months for Class A drug dealing offences. James Hugh Fraser Fleming, 31, of Moorhouse Avenue, in Wakefield was sentenced at York Crown Court on Wednesday (July 17). Recommended reading
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First look: Former shop could become fun family lounge at York Railway Station
FAMILIES could be making tracks for a fun time at York Railway Station under plans before the council. A new indoor space with a play castle, beach-like seating booths, acoustic trees and train driving apps has been designed for a former shop on
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'Absolutely thrilled': Our readers say this is the best hairdresser in York
The best barber or hairdresser in York - as chosen by readers of The Press - has been revealed. Readers cast their vote to nominate their top 10, with each business that made the cut being interviewed and setting out their stall for being named
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Petition to reopen The Groves in York set to be rejected by council chiefs
A petition calling for The Groves in York to be reopened is set to be rejected by the council. Streets between Haxby Road and Monkgate was sealed off in 2020, with a variety of closures in place to prevent traffic cutting-through. Traffic that
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Rise in hate crime in York sparks launch of respect campaign
A NEW campaign has been launched in York after a rise in reports of hate crime against city centre workers. The ‘Choose Respect, Not Regrets’ campaign was devised by York BID and partners in a bid to tackle hate crime directed at hospitality staff
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'Incredible' milestone celebrated at world-leading Minster development
"Welcome to this milestone moment in the ever evolving history of York Minster." Those were the words of the Very Reverend Dominic Barrington, as he led a blessing over the Heritage Quad at the Minster's Centre of Excellence on Wednesday, July
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Major York housing scheme set for decision - nearly 10 years after first plans
PLANS for a major housing scheme in York look set to determined after nearly a decade. York-based Persimmon Homes first announced ambitions to build 249 homes off Hull Road before submitting plans for 180 homes early in 2015. But now the housebuilder
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Missing North Yorkshire teenagers found safe and well
UPDATE: Teenagers, 15-year-old Will and 14-year-old Rosie, reported missing from Selby on Thursday (July 18), have been found safe and well. AN urgent appeal has gone out to find two missing teenagers in North Yorkshire. The county’s
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'When they say, actions speak louder than words, we have proven just that'
In her sixth column for The Press, the chair of York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK (IERUK), Haddy Njie, has thanked all those Allies who are helping change attitudes. If you said to me in 2020, when we started making strategic moves for the city
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'I am proud to be part of creating change' - landmark taskforce takes on racism
A LANDMARK meeting has taken place in York for the city's first anti-racism taskforce. York's Anti-Racism Task Force convened here in June and the chair of York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK (IERUK), Haddy Njie, has thanked all those Allies who
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Work starts on part of £200m flood and coastal programme for York and North Yorkshire
‘Spades have hit the ground’ in a new project within a £200m flood and coastal innovation programme for York and North Yorkshire. Ousewem is a partnership project focused on implementing nature-based solutions and natural flood management across