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Woman from North Yorkshire arrested in double murder investigation
A WOMAN from North Yorkshire has been arrested in connection with a double murder investigation. Surrey Police say it follows the death of two men in a crash in Sunbury after their officers were called at 12.52am on Monday (July 22) to the A316
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Boy, 17, suffers lacerations in attack near North Yorkshire landmark
A teenage boy suffered lacerations in an attack near a North Yorkshire landmark, police said. As reported by The Press online earlier today, North Yorkshire Police said it was dealing with an incident in Nidderdale Greenway, near the Nidd Viaduct
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'It was a great test for us' - City boss upbeat after Darlington draw
ADAM Hinshelwood believes Darlington provided a “great test” for York City last night - admitting it was a match that had a bit of everything. The sides played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at Blackwell Meadows, with the Minstermen able to hold
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Police dealing with incident near well-known North Yorkshire landmark
UPDATE: Boy, 17, suffers lacerations in attack near Nidd Viaduct, Harrogate Police are dealing with an incident near a well-known North Yorkshire landmark. North Yorkshire Police says it has sealed off an area in Nidderdale Greenway, near Nidd
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Bulls boss pleased to survive late scare after Knights' fightback at Odsal
EAMON O’Carroll was pleased by the composure shown by his Bradford Bulls as they survived a late scare to run out 36-28 victors against York Knights on Sunday. The Bulls had opened the scoring at Odsal as Max Lehmann capitalised on some woeful
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Win tickets for the Kaiser Chiefs this Friday at York Racecourse
THERE's nothing like a summer's day at the races and The Press is on hand to help out with those still looking for tickets. This weekend, the two-day Music Showcase weekend returns to York Races with superstar performers taking to the stage on
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What makes this York pub 'the best' according to CAMRA?
One of York’s most popular pubs has been recognised for being the best in the region. York CAMRA has presented a plaque to The Swan on Bishopthorpe Road, which is its Pub of the Year for 2024. The pub was packed for the presentation on Saturday
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This 'polished treasure trove' North Yorkshire vintage shop is among UK's best
A vintage clothes shop in North Yorkshire has been named among the UK’s very best, according to The Times. Catherine Smith in Harrogate, which specialises in designer labels was also praised for being a “polished treasure trove” for accessories
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York architect Phil scoops hat-trick of awards for green extension to his home
A YORK architect who has spent his working life championing greener, more environment-friendly development has picked up a hat-trick of city design awards. Phil Bixby picked up not only the Lord Mayor’s Award for best overall project at this year
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'Best Kept Secret' festival to take place near York
A Boutique Festival in York that champions women in music and supports local independent businesses is taking place next month. The Magpies Festival, often billed as ‘The UK’s Festival Calander’s Best Kept Secret’ is on Friday August 9 and Saturday
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Amazing willow sculptures bring favourite children's story to life at York park
HARRY Potter fans should make tracks for a York park where favourite characters from J K Rowling's classic storybooks have been created from willow. Amazing sculptures of the likes of Harry, Hermione, and Dobby the house elf are now on show at
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City share spoils in six-goal pre-season thriller at Darlington
CEDRIC Main scored twice against former side York City as they shared the spoils in a six-goal thriller with Darlington at Blackwell Meadows. The striker, who failed to make a competitive appearance for the Minstermen after joining the club last
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Plant nursery near York in conservation-led clean-up
More than 30 employees from a York-based plant nursery have been undertaking conservation work at a local nature reserve. Johnsons Nurseries Ltd recently completed two conservation days at a local nature reserve with conservation company Make it
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York triathlete 'more than just a pilot' to medal hopeful Yee in Paris
SAM Dickinson insists he’s at Paris 2024 as much more than a pilot. The York triathlete will join Alex Yee in the Olympic men’s individual race on Tuesday after winning an intense selection battle for the second Team GB spot. The all-important
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Nuts recalled from sale in the UK due to hydrogen cyanide contamination fears
Nuts have been recalled from sale in the UK over fears they may contain “foreign bodies” which could release “hydrogen cyanide when consumed.” Leo’s Import Export & Trading Ltd is recalling its Buram Nuts in Syrup because of the safety fears, which
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Banks closing branches told they will have to protect customers access to cash
Banks and building societies shutting branches will need to do more to make sure people can still access cash, under new rules being introduced by the UK’s financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said its plans will come into
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Royal income to rise by £45m and they're getting 2 new helicopters
The Royal Family is set to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. It comes as soaring profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK from today
The Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week, as a moderate geomagnetic storm heads towards Earth, NASA has said. The Aurora Borealis stunned the nation earlier this summer, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south
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York parks make the grade for standards recognised around the world
Three York parks have hit the mark of being named among the best in the UK. West Bank Park in Hill Street, Acomb, Clarence Gardens in Haxby Road and Glen Gardens in Heworth have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme. The Green Flag
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Mayor and MP visit North Yorkshire site that promises 'thousands' of new jobs
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has visited a former Selby colliery set to become a major hub with the potential to create thousands of jobs. David Skaith visited the Gascoigne Interchange site at Sherburn-in-Elmet after North Yorkshire Council
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York doctors which must improve sheds patients
A YORK GP surgery which was told it must improve has decided to shed some patients. Dalton Terrace Surgery in Holgate is shrinking their practice boundaries and removing all patients from their list who don't live in the Holgate or Acomb area.
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'Who'd have thought it would be so hard to get a green bin sticker'
I had the same experience as Helen Mead trying to get my green bin sticker, trying online and repeating my name and address several times (Why is it so hard to do such simple things nowadays? The Press, July 21). It didn’t end there, as other spurious
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'York Minster's solar panels are sadly no joke'
At a reunion of 1975 graduates from Newcastle University School of Architecture a number of attendees bemoaned the increasing stupidity of actions in pursuit of ‘net zero’ ambitions. Some had driven up past swathes of solar panels on Grade A agricultural
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North Yorkshire brewery prepares for 'busiest' summer
Independent Yorkshire brewery, T&R Theakston has recruited a flurry of new team members in readiness for its Visitor Centre’s busiest season. For the summer ahead, new Visitor Centre Manager Nichola Bramley will be joined by Visitor Centre
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Mayor meets North Yorkshire businesses to talk about his high streets fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has been meeting businesses to help shape a new high streets fund worth up to £10 million. David Skaith met traders in Thirsk on Tuesday to develop his Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund ahead of an
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Celebrations as popular riverside route reopens in York
FLOOD defence works have been completed on a well-used riverside route in York. City of York Council say they have completed works on the approach paths to Millennium Bridge, to ensure the route will be usable in all but the worst flooding.
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York Gin releases first alcohol free spirit
York Gin has launched a zero-alcohol spirit called York Zero. Juniper is one of its key flavours - just like gin. So they say York Zero is ideal for a non-alcoholic G&T, which they call the Z&T. York Zero is made in partnership with
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'Winning York Press business award helped raise my profile'
One of York’s most hardworking and familiar faces in the city’s business community is calling on companies and bosses to enter the York Press Business Awards. Sarah Czarnecki won the business personality award, which will again be sponsored by
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Pioneering York firm is leading way with cutting-edge technology
A PIONEERING York business is leading the way in cutting-edge microscope technology, thanks to support from City of York Council and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub. Poppleton-based business York Probe Sources (YPS) make parts for powerful
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Firefighters called in after barbecue fire in York suburb
EMERGENCY crews have been called in to a barbecue fire in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 10.17pm on Tuesday (July 23) after reports of a fire in Hospital Fields Road in Fulford. A service spokesman
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'We're chuffed' - city centre favourite is contender for Press Best Pub 2024
The landlord of the Three Legged Mare said he is "pretty chuffed" that his pub is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite pubs in York and North Yorkshire via an online voting platform
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Calls for better bus services and disabled access in York transport strategy
Improving bus services, safety for cyclists, disabled access and clear emissions goals were among the issues York transport users wanted addressing as councillors approved a new strategy for the city. People told City of York Council’s Executive
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Hall of fame rock band to bring UK tour to York
A hall of fame rock band are bringing their UK tour to York. The Pretenders - with legendary lead singer Chrissie Hynde - have extended their sold-out tour, with a new date at York Barbican on Thursday, October 31. The 2024 theatre tour arrives
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Yorkshire Water among companies slammed over sewage spills
The Environment Agency has slammed water companies - including Yorkshire Water - after a rise in serious pollution incidents. The agency said there were 47 'serious pollution' incidents nationally last year – up from 44 in 2022. Four companies
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Drunk driver jailed after head-on crash on A64 leaves man seriously injured
A drunk driver who left a rugby player seriously injured and unable to play again after crashing head-on into his car on the A64 has been jailed. The Recorder of York, Judge Sean Morris, said it was “by sheer luck” that Benjamin Daniels’ actions
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Homes go on sale in York village
HOMES have gone on sale at a new housing development which is set to increase the size of a York village by a fifth. In December last year City of York Council backed the 139-home scheme from David Wilson Homes on a 4.7ha greenbelt site, currently
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Tickets sold out in days - hundreds take part in York music and art festival
HUNDREDS of talented youngsters from a York school held their own arts festival. Now in its tenth year Huntington School's Arts Festival returned with about hundreds of pupils creating visual art and live performances for the audience. Recommended