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City set to snap up trialist Cameron John over coming days
YORK City are set to sign defender Cameron John over the coming days after an impressive pre-season trial. The 24-year-old is currently a free agent after his departure from Rochdale, where he made 55 appearances during his two seasons at the club
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Cyclist injured in crash in North Yorkshire village
A CYCLIST has been injured in a crash in a North Yorkshire village. The county's police force say it happened in Finkle Street, Hemingbrough near Selby at 3.30pm on Wednesday (July 24) and involved a vehicle and a bicycle. The cyclist suffered
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Tickets still available for York Press business meeting
The next York Press/ BUSINESSiQ networking event takes place at York St John University next Thursday August 1 at 5pm and there are still free tickets left. The speakers are Lyndsey Watterson of Neo Walk, whose colourful walking sticks have been
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'It feels like home' - Brown signs two-year contract extension with Knights
JOE Brown has signed a two-year contract extension with York Knights, admitting the club feels like home. The winger joined the Knights from Bradford Bulls in 2022 and has scored 44 tries in 81 appearances for the club in the two-and-a-half seasons
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Top recognition for country estate resort near York
Aldwark Manor Estate has won a prestigious Four Silver Stars rating by the AA. The estate, between York and Boroughbridge, says the recognition highlights its commitment to providing exceptional service, superior accommodation, and a luxurious
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Money and bank cards taken in supermarket purse theft
A purse has been stolen from a major supermarket in York. North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of two women they would like to speak to following the incident at the ALDI in Monk's Cross. Officers said it happened at 4.30pm on Wednesday
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 after claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. He remained
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Wanted man in North Yorkshire located
UPDATED: A man who was wanted in connection with a fraud investigation has been located. North Yorkshire Police say Daniel Jowett, 33, has been arrested and was later released under investigation pending further enquiries. Their investigation remains
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City's Dyson to spend first half of season in National League North
OLLY Dyson has joined Spennymoor Town in a short-term loan from York City. The midfielder will link up with the Vanarama National League North side in a loan deal until January 1. Despite winning City’s Billy Fenton Clubman of the Year in 2022
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14 North Yorkshire campsites crowned among top 150 outstanding sites for 2024
A total of 14 campsites across North Yorkshire have been crowned among the 150 best in the UK this year. It comes as Campsites.co.uk, a camping and glamping booking platform has announced its Outstanding Sites list for 2024. The annual Campsites.co.uk
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FIRST LOOK: First show homes open at Rowntrees site in York
Developer Latimer has announced the opening of the first show home at its Cocoa Gardens development in York as it continues the redevelopment of the famous Rowntree’s Factory grounds. A four-bedroom show home has now opened on the site on Wigginton
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Emergency services worker attacked and one arrest in York disturbance
ONE person has been sent to hospital after a disturbance involving a large group of people in York. North Yorkshire Police said it was called to Tang Hall at approximately 9pm on Friday, July 26. A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers
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Award success for North Yorkshire hospitality entrepreneur
Whitby entrepreneur Lois Kirtlan has been named a finalist in the 2024 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs). Lois, who owns award-winning Whitby restaurant Hetty & Betty, has been shortlisted in the Best Hospitality Business category. The EVAs are
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York office joins in record intake at accountancy firm
ACCOUNTANCY firm Clive Owen LLP has welcomed 15 new colleagues, including three at its York office, the largest intake of graduates the firm has appointed in its 40-year history. Clive Owen LLP, which has offices in Darlington, York, Durham and
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How does Rugby Sevens work at the Olympics? All you need to know
The 2024 Olympic Games have begun and Rugby Sevens is one of the many sports that you might tune in to. As the Olympic Games have such a range of different sports, including some that aren’t usually widely televised, you might find yourself watching
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Mountain Bike stolen in North Yorkshire town
A MOUNTAIN bike has been stolen in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police said a matt black Trek 8.4 DS worth £750 was stolen in West Park in Harrogate between 11am and 12.15pm on Friday, July 19. A spokesperson for the force said it
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Property damaged and items stolen in home burglary near North Yorkshire town
Property has been damaged and items stolen in a home burglary near a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about the incident which happened in Hirst Road, Carlton between Sunday, July 21 and Friday, July 26.
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Two men killed in plane crash in North Yorkshire named
TWO young men killed in a plane crash in North Yorkshire have been named. The families of the men who died in an aeroplane crash near Selby on Sunday (July 28) have paid tribute to them. Oliver Dawes, 24, of Burley in Wharfedale, was the passenger
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Victim needed 'jaw reconstruction' after late-night assault in North Yorkshire
A victim was left needing "jaw reconstruction" after a late-night assault in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the assault happened between 4.19am and 4.21am on Sunday, July 21. The force added a man was struck "several times" in
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Valkyrie to appeal Wood's suspension ahead of crunch Saints clash
YORK Valkyrie will appeal the one-match suspension handed to prop Liv Wood following last weekend’s 18-10 defeat to Wigan Warriors. The forward has been handed a Grade C charge for late contact on a passer. If her ban is upheld, Wood will miss
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Tribute to two men killed in North Yorkshire air crash
MP for Selby, Keir Mather has paid tribute to two men who died following a plane crash in North Yorkshire. As reported by The Press, a two-seater light aeroplane with two occupants crashed at a rural location in Thorganby, Selby, at around 9.50am
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North Yorkshire firm cooks up success with healthier options
A North Yorkshire business is thriving thanks to a national reputation for quality, healthy food. Founder Craig Allen launched GSN (Gold Standard Nutrition) in 2012, aged 21, with friends Neal Rawlinson and Iain Blackburn after believing university
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Cricket day raises thousands for East Yorkshire charities for second year
An East Riding of Yorkshire cricket tournament has raised thousands for good causes for the second year running. The Goole Charity Cricket day at Goole Town Cricket Club and raised £24,000 for five local charities. Funds were shared between
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York issued 'danger to life' thunderstorm warning by Met Office
Parts of North Yorkshire, including York have been issued with a yellow weather warning by the Met Office for thunderstorms and heavy rain this week. It comes as the weather conditions are expected to develop on Thursday (August 1) which may lead
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Knights boss hopes to keep building on positives as play-off push mounts
MARK Applegarth hopes that York Knights can build on their dominant display against Swinton Lions as they look to mount a push into the Betfred Championship play-offs. A Nikau Williams double headed the Knights’ 34-4 triumph, with Josh Daley, Jimmy
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Ram raid at shop in East Yorkshire
TWO men have been arrested following a ram raid at a shop in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say the arrestes follow a call out to reports of a ram raid in Beverley on Saturday (July 27). A force spokesman said: "We received a call at approximately
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Growing York firm buys on South Coast
York energy firm Green Building Renewables (GBR) has expanded further along England’s Southern Coast by acquiring Poole-based company H2ecO Limited. The Dorset-based renewables installation company is the twelfth acquisition in GBR’s buy-and-build
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Law firm opens office number twenty in North Yorkshire town
Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison has opened its newest regional office in Selby, taking its total network of offices to 20. The office on Brook Street will be managed by Daniel Kenworthy, who is assistant head of residential conveyancing for the
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Concerns GP industrial action could bring the NHS to a standstill
GPs have threatened to bring the NHS to a “standstill” with unprecedented industrial action. Doctors across England are being balloted by the British Medical Association (BMA) on whether they are in favour of staging collective action amid a row
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Preview of day 3 at the Olympics as Tom Daley returns for synchronised diving
Day three at the 2024 Olympics is set to be a busy one, with 18 gold medals being up for grabs in a wide range of events. One of those will be the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform, which Tom Daley and diving partner Noah Williams will be competing
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How does judo work at the Olympics? Rules, weight classes and length of matches
The 2024 Olympic Games have begun and judo is one of the many sports that you might tune in to. As the Olympic Games have such a range of different sports, including some that aren’t usually widely televised, you might find yourself watching a
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'Once again First Bus York have treated passengers with contempt'
First Bus York treated passengers with contempt I SEE that once again the First Bus publicity machine has swung into action to inform people that week commencing July 21the timetables have changed again. I forgot that there is not a publicity
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Burglar targets small businesses in York
A NUMBER of small businesses in York have been targeted by a burglar. North Yorkshire Police say officers from the York city centre team arrested a man on Sunday afternoon (July28) following a string of commercial burglaries in the city centre.
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Man attacked in York - three arrested
A MAN has been attacked in York city centre. North Yorkshire Police say a man has been attacked in the city centre receiving facial injuries. Recommended reading: Burglar targets small businesses in York Rapist who left
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'Our challenges in emergency care continue' admit York Hospital bosses
YORK Hospital has revealed, through responses to Freedom of Information requests, that in one month recently 1,421 patients were kept waiting in York A&E for 12 hours or more. The Hospitals Trust also revealed that in the last six months, 499
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'I've never known staff morale so low': York Hospital nurse speaks out
A NURSE at York Hospital has described the NHS as ‘broken’ and says patients are ‘being let down every day’ – as The Press can reveal that no fewer than 1,421 patients were kept waiting in York’s A&E unit for 12 hours or more in just one month
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Original craft beer pub in one of city's oldest buildings in Press Best Pub 2024
ONE of the UK’s original craft beer pubs, located in one of York’s oldest buildings, is a contender in The Press Best Pub 2024 competition. House of Trembling Madness is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers
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‘People are struggling’: MPs visit York street kitchen as working families in poverty
Working families in York have fallen into poverty as they struggle to cope with rising costs, a street kitchen volunteer said. Jayne Venables helps run Hoping Street Kitchen which was visited by the MPs for York Central and Outer and the city council
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Tributes to 'genuine' and 'honest' man who raised thousands for charity
Tributes have been paid to a “genuine” and “honest” man from near York who raised thousands of pounds for charity. Stuart Norris died aged just 49 from a heart attack at home in April. A keen cyclist, Stuart was described by friends as one
