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York planners back major energy efficient housing project in city
MORE than 100 energy efficient and affordable homes on a council-owned site in York have won the backing of council planners. The planning committee of City of York Council is recommended to approve the scheme for the Passivhaus homes on a 1.38ha
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Electric vehicle crash in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY crews have been called to a crash involving an electric vehicle in North Yorkshire. The county's fire and rescue service say they were called at 4.08pm today (July 25) to Leeds Road, in Selby. A service spokesman said: "Crews from
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Trial of activists accused of damaging Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home adjourned
The trial of four Greenpeace activists accused of causing criminal damage to former prime minister Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire home has been adjourned. Amy Rugg-Easey, 33, Alexandra Wilson, 32, Mathieu Soete, 38, and Michael Grant, 64, are on
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Former York City promotion-winner returns to Chester in Latics loan
FORMER York City promotion-winner Kurt Willoughby has re-joined Chester on a season-long loan from Oldham Athletic. The forward, who spent the latter half of last season with Ayr United, is a fan favourite at the Deva Stadium, and earned the nickname
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Long-awaited major York housing scheme backed by planners
Planners are backing a long-awaited York housing scheme that has spent almost ten years going through the application process. A meeting of the planning committee of City of York Council is recommended to approved the scheme off Hull Road, which
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Statue to much-loved York icon gains planning approval
A statue to a much-loved York icon has received planning approval. City of York Council has approved the scheme for a life-size statue to the York’s celebrity duck Longboi, who sadly died last year. The Mallard Indian runner cross duck, which
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Report says soldier died at army base after 'missed opportunities' to help him
The family of a soldier who died at a barracks have called for mental health care improvements after a report revealed “missed opportunities” to help him. Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was
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Power station secures injunction against ‘threat of environmental protest’
A power station has secured a High Court injunction against would-be environmental activists on and around its site after a police tip-off about a planned protest camp. Drax Power Limited asked for the court’s protection at a hearing on Thursday
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2 North Yorkshire eateries nominated at British Restaurant Awards - how to vote
Two restaurants in North Yorkshire have been nominated at the British Restaurant Awards 2024 (BRA) – has your favourite made the list? Located in York and Bedale, the eateries will be hoping to claim the Best New Restaurant, Best Luxury Restaurant
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Knights captain Harris to be sidelined for 'minimum of eight weeks'
YORK Knights captain Liam Harris could miss the remainder of the Betfred Championship season, with boss Mark Applegarth expecting him to be sidelined for a minimum of eight weeks. The half-back was one of three injury casualties of the Knights’
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Kaiser Chiefs and S Club set for ‘high energy performances’ in York
The Kaiser Chiefs and S Club are set to take to the stage in York this weekend. York Racecourse will be transformed into a music venue with a “big Glastonbury style stage” for the acts, marketing manager James Brenan said. The Kaiser Chiefs
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More settlements named as Project Gigabit broadband rollout is extended
More than 36,000 homes and businesses in rural North Yorkshire will soon get access to lightning-fast broadband. Rural broadband provider Quickline has won a contract worth approximately £70m to connect hard-to-reach premises in North Yorkshire
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Hunt for wanted man with links to York
UPDATED: The wanted man has now been found after an appeal. The force said that he has links to the York area, where they believe he currently is. "Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate him, but to date he has evaded arrest,"
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'I keep having to pinch myself!' Rowan, 15, wins double gold for England
A TEENAGER from York has won double gold for England. Budding athlete, Rowan Whittaker, 15, who is a student at Millthorpe School in South Bank, ran in the Home Countries' International Schools' Track and Field Championship in Carmarthen, Wales
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Three arrests after incident at North Yorkshire landmark
Three people have been arrested after an incident at a North Yorkshire landmark. As The Press previously reported, North Yorkshire Police were called to an incident at the Nidd Viaduct in Harrogate. At just before 6pm yesterday, July 24, the
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'Clean up York and make us proud again' - call for action on overgrown verges
Clean up York and make us proud again IT is appalling that the City of York Council has allowed areas of the city to become overgrown with weeds and lack of grass an verge cutting. The city walls on Station Rise opposite the Grand Hotel are
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Police find large cannabis farm in York village as officers crackdown on crime
Police found a large cannabis farm at a property in a York village amid a crackdown on crime in the area. Officers discovered the farm in White Rose Avenue, New Earswick, with two men inside yesterday (Wednesday, July 25). North Yorkshire Police
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Top York hotel helps students consider hospitality as a career
A TOP York hotel is working with a city school to help students consider a career in hospitality. The Grand, York is partnering with Archbishop Holgate’s School through York’s Hospitality Connect, a programme created to help promote the hospitality
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Pre-season 'a million times better' under Hackworth, insists Pickering chairman
CHAIRMAN Jamie Hopwood has seen nothing but positives to Pickering Town’s pre-season, insisting it is “a million times better” than it was this time last year. The Pikes begin their NCEL Premier Division season at Frickley Athletic on Saturday
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Date revealed for major York event in 2025
North Yorkshires largest LGBTQ+ celebration enjoyed its ‘best ever’ event, with record crowds and stall numbers. York Pride has reported on the success of the June 1 event, as it announced the date for 2025, Saturday May 31. The committee made
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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation
The Treasury has shared whether 1p and 2p coins would be phased out of circulation after reports suggested they could be under threat. Articles from several publications said that the Treasury had made no new orders for 1p or 2p coins to the Royal
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A glass of wine a day 'may not be as good for you as some research suggests’
A glass of wine a day may not be as good for you as some research suggests, an expert has said. It comes as studies indicate that it may be beneficial to drink small amounts of alcohol that are low quality and often compare moderate drinkers with
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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and other airlines have been warned to make sure they are aware of new rules this summer. There have been a number of changing rules and regulations at airports over recent months, with many
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Top York restaurant announces 'significant improvement' in hygiene ratings
A well-known York restaurant has announced a significant improvement in its food hygiene ratings. The Olive Tree York in Tower Street received one star from City of York Council following an inspection in February, meaning ‘major improvement necessary
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Highest number of England and Wales police officers quitting since records began
More than 5,000 police officers in England and Wales quit or were sacked from their roles within the last year, which is the highest since records began. In the year to March, 5,151 officers left after a voluntary resignation which is the most
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How micromanaging impacts our mental health - by Martin Furber
Mental health & wellbeing with Martin Furber I was talking last week about avoiding the ‘holiday hustle’ and switching off from work. This week, I thought I would talk about something that can chip away at our sense of wellbeing without us
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'It takes a village' to be a winner, says North Yorkshire success story
A restaurant offering accommodation has been the taste of judges and diners ever since it opened on the North Yorkshire Moors nearly three years ago. The Homestead is a converted 18th Century farmhouse in Goathland and is run by Cecily Fearnley
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Youths start fire in York park
YOUTHS have started a fire in a York park. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 7.48pm last night after reports of a fire in Scarcroft Road in South Bank. A service spokesman said: “York crew responded to a pile of
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Stunning photos bring Minster treasures to life - in a corridor at York Hospital
PHOTOGRAPHY students from York St John University have been bringing some of the amazing objects in York Minster’s collection to life for hospital patients. They were given the chance to photograph some of the artefacts that are not usually on
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Tradespeople face cyber threat as businesses urged to step up digital security
We're encouraging tradespeople to step up cyber security measures after our research* revealed almost a quarter of people surveyed had fallen victim to online criminals in the last 12 months. Our research showed that 23% of those surveyed said
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Pub dating back to reign of Henry V vies to be named Best Pub 2024
A York pub steeped in history - complete with its own cat - is the next contender in a best pub competition. The Black Swan is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite pubs in York
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Disused chapel near York to be converted into new art studio
A disused chapel near York is being transformed into an education and art studio. The owner, Andres Jaroslavsky, has had more than three decades of experience in teaching the arts. Andres, who owns a business called York Corner Studio, said
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York couple tell all on 65th wedding anniversary
A couple from York is celebrating 65 years of marriage. Beryl, 88, and David, 86, live in Copmanthorpe. The Foster's first met at the British Red Cross cadets, where they soon became a couple. The early days of life together started with David
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Entries open for big giveaway at York Races
YORK Racecourse have partnered with Sky Bet to give Yorkshire-based charities, foundations, and community groups the opportunity to receive a donation of up to £20,000, as part of this year’s Sky Bet Ebor Festival. In order to put themselves into
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More than 200 homes to be built on York site after £2.8m funding secured
The building of a further 204 new homes on the site of York’s former Rowntree works has been backed by £2.8 million in Combined Authority funding. Cocoa Gardens, off Wigginton Road, is one of three York and North Yorkshire developments being backed
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Win tickets for S Club this Saturday at York Racecourse
NEVER Had A Dream Come True? The Press is on hand to change that with two tickets to this Saturday’s fixture at York Races up for grabs. This weekend, the two-day Music Showcase weekend returns to York Races with superstar performers taking to
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Lib Dem councillor says Acomb Front Street work made area safer
Footpath and drainage works on Acomb’s Front Street which also saw the controversial installation of bollards ultimately made it a safer place, a Liberal Democrat ward councillor has said. Westfield ward’s Cllr Andrew Waller said the Liberal Democrats
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York bollards wasted hundreds of thousands of pounds, claims council chief
Senior York councillors have backed removing bollards in an Acomb street with one claiming their installation wasted hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money. Bollards in Acomb Front Street could be replaced with planters and seating
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Hundreds of talented musicians converge on York venue
A NATIONAL youth orchestra has dropped in at a York school. Huntington secondary school's music department hosted the National Youth Orchestra’s (NYO) Inspire Orchestra as part of a visit to the school before the end of term during the school’s
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'Huge financial burden' of school transportation sparks plea for help
Two grandfathers are urging North Yorkshire Council to provide free school transport for children living outside a catchment zone, with one saying parents face a “huge financial burden” by having to cover the cost themselves. Graham Auton told
