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Tractor destroyed in North Yorkshire fire
A tractor has been destroyed in a fire in North Yorkshire. Crews from Helmsley, Pickering and Malton attended a tractor fire after they said they received multiple calls from members of public. They said that the callers "could see large amounts
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Latest edition of Yorkshire Business Review to boost your spirits
Since its April edition it’s been a busy time for the business community here in York and North Yorkshire, writes York Press/ LOCALiQ sales director Steve Lowe. He said: “We now have a York and North Yorkshire Mayor with David Skaith taking up
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'Imminent' start due for the installation of solar panels on roof of York Minster
York Minster is about to install solar panels on its roof after receiving approval for nearly 200 of them last year. The ‘imminent’ work to install 184 panels will be carried out by Leeds-based Associated Clean Technologies Ltd. The minster
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Four arrested and weapons seized after North Yorkshire drugs bust
Four people have been arrested after weapons and class A drugs were seized in a North Yorkshire drugs bust. North Yorkshire Police has arrested four people in Harrogate on suspicion of being involved in the supply of class A drugs. The arrests
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Tadcaster Albion and Selby Town's 2024-25 NCEL fixtures revealed
BOTH Tadcaster Albion and Selby Town have had the remainder of their NCEL Premier Division and NCEL Division One fixtures released. Tadcaster finished their first season back in non-league's fifth tier with a creditable 11th-placed finish after
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Man's body found in North Yorkshire
A MAN'S body has been found in a North Yorkshire river. Humberside Police say a man’s body was discovered in the river Ouse near Hemingbrough, Selby on Sunday (July 21). A police spokesman said: " Whilst formal identification is yet to take
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Crash blocks major road in East Yorkshire
A MAJOR road has closed both ways after a crash. The A614 Howden Road in East Yorkshire is closed at Holme On Spalding Moor with heavy traffic due to a crash from the Equestrian Centre turn off to Drain Lane. Drivers are being asked to avoid
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'NHS frontline heroes are being let down by inefficient managers'
The front line staff in our hospitals and surgeries are all dedicated and excellent towards patients but are let down by managerial and practice procedures. We have departments who are not communicating effectively with each other and they need
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Extra summer bus service from York to Castle Howard
Castle Howard and York Pullmans have come together to offer direct transport from York City Centre over the summer period. Inclusive House, Gardens and Return Travel tickets will be available each Thursday and Sunday, from July 25 to August 29.
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'If York council is strapped for cash, here are some ways it could get more money'
It is well known that councils are struggling with finances (Cash-strapped York council chiefs ask YOU what services they should cut, July 17). However, there are ways and means of getting money. One of the ways would be if the Labour council
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'They found us out' - Valkyrie boss has no complaints after Warriors defeat
LINDSAY Anfield had no complaints as her York Valkyrie fell to an 18-10 defeat at home to Wigan Warriors - admitting her side were "found out" by their fellow title challengers. Winger Eboni Partington provided the Valkyrie’s only response to two
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North Yorkshire drug dealers sentenced
A TRIO of drug dealers who supplied Class A drugs to the streets of North Yorkshire have been sentenced. They supplied drugs in Scarborough and two of them were sentenced on June 11 at York Crown Court, whilst the third received his sentence on
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Have you tried ‘fishghetti’? North Yorkshire village coastal café among UK’s best
A restaurant and café by the sea in a North Yorkshire village described by one customer as a “treasure” has been named among the best coastal cafés, shacks and cabins to visit this summer by The Times. The Fish Cottage located in Sandsend, Whitby
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York curry house through to national finals in two categories
A POPULAR York curry house could once again be one of the hottest restaurants in the UK. The award-winning Bombay Spice in Goodramgate is a finalist in two categories in the English Curry Awards 2024. The categories in the 13th such awards,
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Activists who scaled Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home were ‘reckless’, court hears
Four Greenpeace activists accused of causing criminal damage to former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home were “reckless” when they climbed onto the roof of his house during an anti-oil protest last year, a court heard. Amy Rugg-Easey
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York's 10 cheapest and most expensive streets over last 5 years revealed
Have you been thinking about moving house in York? The most and least expensive streets in the city have been revealed in new data analysis from Property Solvers. The company tracked average sold price data from the HM Land Registry since 2019
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Revealed: the amazing history of York's most important bridge
The history of York’s best-known bridge will be in the spotlight on Thursday. The earliest version of today’s Ouse Bridge dates back to the Vikings. But according to York Civic Trust the bridge’s history is largely unknown, by visitors and
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Well-known York property expert celebrates 35 years
York commercial property specialist Barry Crux & Company is celebrating 35 years of business. Established in July 1989, the company says it is firmly cemented in its position as the ‘go to’ business when it comes to selling and letting premises
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'I'm proud of our community' - epic fundraiser inspired by sporting legend
PUPILS and staff at a North Yorkshire school have raised more than £11,000 following the death of a sporting legend. Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE) at Thorpe Underwood, between York and Harrogate, came together in an epic fundraiser worth £11,636
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Teenager charged with rape after incident in North Yorkshire cemetery
A teenager has been charged with rape after an incident in a North Yorkshire cemetery. As reported by The Press, North Yorkshire Police said it arrested an 18-year-old and 21-year-old after an incident in Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough.
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North Yorkshire law firm wins top accolade
Harrogate-based Raworths has won the Out of London Practice of the Year category at this year’s Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Awards 2024. Raworths’ Trusts, Wills and Estates team was one of only four law firms nationally to be shortlisted for
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Acorn avenge defeat to take bragging rights in derby thriller at Heworth
YORK Acorn avenged their early-season defeat to cross-city rivals Heworth, edging an absorbing derby encounter 8-0 at Elmpark Way. Over a thousand fans were in attendance for the National Conference League Premier Division clash, with the result
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Missing North Yorkshire man found safe
A missing North Yorkshire man has been found. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Great news. The 35-year-old man missing from Scarborough has been found safe. "We appealed for information to find him yesterday - reference 12240130996
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Mayor's £27.5 million 'innovation' boost for York and North Yorkshire
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has announced plans for four new funds worth up to £27.5 million over four years. A Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, Carbon Negative Challenge Fund, Business Innovation Fund and Skills
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York best mates George and Isaac head to prom - on a bicycle made for two!
YORK teenagers George Craske and Isaac Milsted have been best friends since nursery school so decided to head to the prom on a bicycle made for two! George,16, and Isaac Milsted, 15, of Millthorpe School rode a tandem to their school prom at York
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Six storey 'cornerstone' of York Central gains approval
PLANS for a state-of-the art government office development in York have been given the go-ahead. The application to construct a six-storey, 195,000 sq ft government hub was approved by the City of York Council Planning Committee last night (Monday
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Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways
Thousands of drivers are risking a £100 fine and three penalty points on their licence every time they drive on the motorway. More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021, new
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UK rents hit record high with average costing tenants £1,314 per month
The average rent being asked outside London has hit a new record of £1,314 per month, with each property typically receiving 17 inquiries from prospective tenants, according to a website. A year ago, the average monthly advertised rent across Britain
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'Winning Press award further helped my thriving iconic York business'
ENTERING and being a winner in the York Press business awards has helped drive an iconic city attraction to further success. The Potions Cauldron Group says the event has raised the profile of the business, formed in 2018, and helped it make new
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First house prices revealed at £83 million York development
THE price of some of the new homes for sale at a landmark development in York have been revealed. Currently starting at £360,000 for a two-bed terrace, the homes at Latimer’s £83 million Cocoa Gardens development in York are in the final stages
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Huge knife found by children playing at York nature reserve
CHILDREN playing at a much-loved York nature reserve have found huge knife. North Yorkshire Police say the machete was found in St Nick's Field in Tang Hall yesterday (July 22). A force spokesman said: “Yesterday afternoon, children playing
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Yorkshire beer and tapas on offer at Press Best Pub 2024 finalist
THE first hopeful in The Press Best Pub contest is hoping readers will raise a glass to it. The Lord Nelson is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite pubs in York and North Yorkshire
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Calls for action after some York people unable to vote in general election
Delays in sending out postal vote and ballot papers and voter ID rules left some in York unable to vote in the general election, councillors have said. The delays and registration errors led to many having to go to City of York Council’s West Offices
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Talented musicians 'play hearts out' in York showcase
TALENTED youngsters from across York have put on a music extravaganza. Pupils from across York-based South Bank Multi Academy Trust (SBMAT) celebrated the arts at the trust’s second ArtsFest on the evening. Recommended reading: 'It
