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Four boys bailed after teenager injured near North Yorkshire landmark
Four youths arrested in connection with a “violent incident” at a North Yorkshire landmark which left a teenager needing hospital treatment have been released on bail. The boy was left with lacerations after the incident in Nidderdale Greenway,
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It's easier to open a safe than a tub of washing powder
YOU know you’re growing old when you struggle to put on your socks in the morning. You know you’re growing old when you can’t hear the TV unless it’s on full volume. And you know you’re growing old when you would rather watch Great Railway
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City fight back to draw with Notts County in final home friendly
YORK City fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Sky Bet League Two side Notts County in their final home pre-season friendly. It proved to be a game of two halves at the LNER Community Stadium, with second-half strikes from Billy Chadwick and Ollie
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Police in warning to residents of York village after spate of bike thefts
Police are warning residents of a York village to “stay vigilant” after a spate of bicycle thefts in the area. Bikes have been stolen in the Bishopthorpe area, with reports of properties near the cycle track and those that look vacant being targeted
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York City apologises after club social media page shares post by far-right activist
York City Football Club has apologised after its official social media page reposted a Tweet by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, saying it “does not in any circumstance” support him. The club’s page on X (formerly Twitter) shared a post by the
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LIVE BLOG: York City vs Notts County
4:53pm FULL TIME: YORK CITY 2-2 NOTTS COUNTY Two draws in a week for the Minstermen as they fight back to draw their
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Cat owners urged to look for symptoms of 'serious' disease affecting their pets
A vet has urged cat owners to look for the symptoms of a 'serious' disease that could be affecting their pets. In a world of constant adverts and advice to ease our own digestive issues, you'll be forgiven for thinking that gut problems are something
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York’s James Wilby into Olympic swimming semi-final
York’s James Wilby has qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s 100 metres breaststroke at the Olympic games. The 30-year-old finished fourth in the heat and sixth overall in a time of 59.4 seconds. "That race was a really nice little set-up
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Wilby thankful to have family by his side as Paris Olympics likely to be his last
For James Wilby, diving into the pool this morning in Paris is just as much about his family as it is for himself. It is the 30-year-old’s second Olympics after competing in Tokyo - where he finished fifth and sixth in the 100m and 200m breaststroke
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Huge heart appears at York landmark – here’s why
A huge red heart appeared on the grass bank below Clifford’s Tower in York. Artist Marc Sellarès is behind the artwork which was in place on the landmark for a matter of minutes this morning (Saturday, July 27). He has come to the UK from Barcelona
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York cinemas to remain open as Cineworld reveals six venues in UK will shut
York cinemas owned by Cineworld will remain open as the troubled chain announces it will close six venues across the UK as part of a restructuring plan. The world’s second-largest cinema chain revealed on Friday (July 26) that it is taking the
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I'm a Doctor: These are 7 early signs in your nails of 'serious' health problems
How much can our nails tell us about our health? Quite a lot according to one GP. Dr Bhavini Shah (GMC: 7090158), a LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, has advised Brits that some visual changes in our nails can signal underlying health conditions.
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Firefighters called to smoke filled home in North Yorkshire town
Food left on a hot hob at a home in North Yorkshire sparked an emergency callout from the fire service. Firefighters arrived at the property in Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate, at about 1.40am today (Saturday, July 27) and found it filled with smoke
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Flooding at property in York city centre – emergency services called
Firefighters were called to flooding at a property in York city centre. A crew rushed to the scene in North Street at about 10.20pm yesterday (Friday, July 26). Flooding from a business in the street was affecting the premises below, North
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What are the worst Olympic sports? I’d scrap these 9 in a heartbeat
The Olympics started on Friday, July 26 and will conclude on Sunday, Aug 11 with the closing ceremony. That's 16 days, or, a little more than two weeks, for scores to be settled and medals to be handed out to the best and brightest Olympic competitors
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Two cars crash in North Yorkshire village – fire crew called to scene
Firefighters were called after two cars crashed in a North Yorkshire village. No one was trapped or injured after the crash in Pickering Road East, Snainton, at 5.55pm yesterday (Friday, July 26) , North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
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'We headed north on a road trip to Scotland - with Tilly the dog'
JULIEN BROWN takes the high road for a road trip to Scotland IN MAY this year my wife and I set of from our North Yorkshire home, along with our border terrier Tilly, to travel to the part of Scotland known as the Trossachs, east of Loch Lomond
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'Winning York Press business awards was such a morale booster, we're entering again'
Entering and winning a York Press business awards proved such a morale booster for staff, a York firm says they are going to enter again. Sheppee International is an 80-year-old engineering company that designs and makes the equipment used in manufacturing
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York GP practice's plan to ditch patients 'doesn't make sense'
SO the Dalton Terrace surgery Holgate has decided rather than 'up their game' they will restrict the number of patients to within their immediate location. This might have made some sense when you used to expect a house call from your GP, but nowadays
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Girl, 15, missing from York home found, say police
A 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home in York has been found, say police. The teenager was reported missing after being last seen in the York area on Friday morning (July 26). On Wednesday North Yorkshire Police confirmed that she
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Changing face of 'posh' York: 10 photos Bootham and Clifton through the years
THE most and least expensive streets in York were revealed in a news story this week. The report by Property Solvers lists the following locations in York as the most expensive, based on sales prices since 2019: Shipton Road, The Mount, Rawcliffe
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Daisy's story reveals that poverty is alive and kicking in York
Last month I talked about the ending of the Tang Hall Big Local Project . That prompted some disappointment. I can reassure people that we are, in conjunction with the former Tang Hall Big Local team, trying to get funding to keep this service
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OBITUARY: David Foster, York University administrator who 'lit up the room'
TRIBUTES have been paid to David Foster, the former Registrar of the University of York, who has died at the age of 86. Mr Foster, who joined the university in 1965 when it was only in its second year and remained there for the rest of his working
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'Being here is a dream' - York's smallest pub in running for Best Pub 2024
ONE of York’s most recognisable and smallest pubs, famed for its house rules and real ale, is today’s instalment in the Best Pub 2024. The Blue Bell is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their
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5 of York's most delicious places for food and drink according to our readers
Where do you go for the best slice of cake, stack of sandwiches or piping hot coffee? We asked York Press readers on Facebook what they think are the top places for food and drink in the area. Many cafes, coffee shops and restaurants received
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'So much more coming this year' - Shed Seven singer on 30th anniversary gig joy
THE frontman of a York band which lit up the city centre in two 30th anniversary gigs has spoken about the band’s non-stop year - and says there's more to come. Shed Seven’s homecoming shows took place last weekend (July 19 and 20) in Museum Gardens
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'Nobody loses, surely?' - Major music gigs could be regular events in York park
THE success of an outdoor gig in York Museum Gardens could lead to more major music events being staged every summer at the site. Last weekend (July 19 and 20) York alt-rock legends Shed Seven - with support acts including Pete Doherty - performed
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Council boss defends decision-making on pavement licences for York businesses
A council boss has hit back at claims there has been a lack of communication with potentially affected businesses over new rules for pavement licences in York. At a decision session on July 19, council executive member for transport Cllr Kate Ravilious
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Stars of TV shows and emergency services vehicle display in North Yorkshire village
AN incredible collection of emergency service and military vehicles are going on display in a North Yorkshire village next week. ‘Cops & Cars’ is returning to The Motorist Hub in New Lennerton Lane Sherburn in Elmet on Saturday, August 3. Cars
