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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay
Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one
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Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards pleads guilty to having indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The veteran broadcaster admitted having 41 images on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard the offences
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BBC shares statement as Huw Edwards pleads guilty to 'abhorrent' child sex offences
The BBC has said it is "shocked" at former presenter Huw Edwards' "abhorrent behaviour" after he admitted to accessing indecent photographs of children as young as seven. 62-year-old Edwards arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (July
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Shoplifter at North Yorkshire store linked to 'several' thefts there in one month
A MAN linked to several thefts from a supermarket in a North Yorkshire town in one month has left with a basket of shopping without paying. North Yorkshire Police said it is appealing for information about theft which occurred at Sainsbury’s in
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City Council quizzes government over funding of York Outer Ring Road
City of York council says it is quizzing the government to see how a planned review of transport funding will affect the construction of the York Outer Ring Road. The move follows a review being announced by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, who
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90s music legends headline family-friendly festival in North Yorks - review
HELD just 30-minutes north of York and having received last year’s Festival of the Year award, Deer Shed Festival returned to Baldersby Park, Topcliffe last weekend for its 14th year and its family-friendly blend of music, comedy, arts and activities
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Drugs and cash seized from property in North Yorkshire town and two arrested
DRUGS and cash have been seized from a property in a North Yorkshire town and police have made two arrests. North Yorkshire Police said officers from Eastfield, Filey and Scarborough’s Neighbourhood Policing Teams and a Detective Constable from
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York estate agency honours murdered colleague
The Hunters Nikki Waterhouse Trust team raised over £7,000 as part of the Dragonboat Challenge on the River Ouse in York on Sunday July 14. The team raised important funds for the charity set up in honour of former York estate agent Nikki Waterhouse
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Retirement of York accountancy ‘legend’
Independent York accountancy firm Hunter Gee Holroyd has announced the retirement of director Nigel Atkinson. After 35 years there, Nigel has stepped down from his role, but will continue to work as a consultant. Nigel joined the firm as a
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Woman in mask spits at and abuses girls in North Yorkshire
A WOMAN wearing a mask spat at and abused two girls at a bus stop in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say they are trying to trace a woman after an incident at Harrogate Bus Station which happened at about 9.30pm on Wednesday (July 24).
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How winning a York Press business award helped with staff recruitment
Winning a York Press business award is helping a city business attract staff. Onebright is the UK’s largest outpatient mental healthcare provider, employing 180 of 500 staff York, as part of a network of 3,000 clinicians across the UK. Last
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Thief strikes in North Yorkshire town
A THIEF has struck at a beauty training centre in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in Ousegate in Selby between 11am and 3pm on Monday, June 24. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police: “The victim had their
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Missing York teen found
UPDATE: North Yorkshire Police say Demi has been found safe and well. AN urgent appeal has gone out to find a missing teenage girl in York. Demi, 15, was reported missing after last being seen at around 6.30pm on Monday in the Woodthorpe area
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Police issue urgent appeal to find boy, 14, missing from home in York
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a 14-year-old boy missing from his home in York. Max was reported missing after last being seen in the Huntington area at around 6.30pm on Monday (July 29). North Yorkshire Police said he is about
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‘It was nice to see the women we’d become’: York schoolmates reunite fifty years on
York schoolmates reunited after 50 years – and one said they haven’t changed a bit. Thirteen former York College pupils got together for a meal at La Vecchia Scuola, in Low Petergate, on Thursday (July 25), to reminisce about their school days.
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Future uncertain for York Outer Ring Road and A64 dualling as Labour reviews funding
THE FUNDING and construction of major transport projects across the region, such as the dualling of the York Outer Ring Road and upgrades to the A64, remains uncertain after the government announced a Transport Infrastructure Review. Transport
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North Yorkshire set for 'thousands' of extra homes a year as target triples
THOUSANDS of extra homes look set to be built every year in York and North Yorkshire under new housing targets set by deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. Targets to be imposed by central government seek a trebling of housebuilding in North Yorkshire
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York's Sam Dickinson pilots Alex Yee to Olympic triathlon gold in Paris
YORK’S Sam Dickinson sacrificed his own race to pilot teammate Alex Yee to a stunning gold in the Men's Triathlon at the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old did lead the race into the third and final transition after battling back after the swim leg
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York Proms hailed success as sold-out crowd fills Museum Gardens
Organisers have hailed this year’s York Proms as a success. A sold-out crowd filled Museum Gardens on Sunday (July 28) to listen to the orchestra, conducted by Ben Crick. They waved flags as music played from classical greats, famous operas
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'An eye-opener' - Elphick disappointed as youthful City beaten by Garforth
YORK City’s penultimate friendly of pre-season was something of an ‘eye-opener’ for assistant manager Gary Elphick, with the Minstermen slipping to a 2-0 defeat to Garforth Town. A youthful eleven for York saw five under-19 representatives start
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York's Hollywood star heading to York for one-night only - with special guest
YORK'S Hollywood superstar Dame Judi Dench is heading to her home city for a one-night-only theatre show. Judi, 89, who grew up in York in the 1930s and 1940s, will be talking about her life story with her friend, celebrated author and broadcaster
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York Knights add young centre Joe Law to ranks on loan
MARK APPLEGARTH has overseen his first signing as York Knights Head Coach, with Joe Law joining on a loan deal until the end of the 2024 season. Law joins York from fellow Betfred Championship side Wakefield Trinity, who celebrated lifting the
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Double yellow plans for York street
RESTRICTIONS on two York roads where people park when visiting the River Ouse could be brought in amid fears that traffic is endangering pedestrians, including young children. Double yellow lines would be put onto the Water End slip road and permit
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Motorcyclist injured in hit and run crash in North Yorkshire
A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a hit and run crash in North Yorkshire. We’re appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision which occurred on the B1257 Oswaldkirk Bank near Helmsley. It happened at 11.10am on Sunday 28
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York athletes host a 'Paris Inspired' session for those wanting to get into sport
FOR those suffering from Olympic fever, a York based group is here to help. Yorkshire Triathlon is running their first ‘Paris Inspired: Swim Bike Run Develop’ session for those looking to get into the sport. The one-off event, set to take place
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Car in river in North Yorkshire
A CAR has ended up in a river in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 8.18pm on Tuesday night (July 30) after reports of a car in a river in Whitby. The car in the river in Whitby (Image: Supplied
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Experience true autumnal splendour at the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
There’s truly no better time to visit the Yorkshire Dales as the valleys and woods turn a glorious gold. From enjoying fresh, seasonal dishes crafted by world-class chefs to bracing walks through the countryside, the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
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Pub with 'famous Sunday roast' in Press Best Pub 2024
A CITY centre pub which boasts a 'famous Sunday roast' is next up in the Best Pub 2024 competition. Duke of York is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite pubs in York and North
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City of York Council say they still want 'to make Haxby Station a reality'
City of York Council has said that they are still committed to the future of Haxby Station, after Government funding cuts put its future in doubt. As reported by The Press, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the end of the £500 million Restoring
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York MPs defend decisions not to vote against two child benefit cap
York's two Labour MPs have hit back against criticism over their decision not to vote against the two child benefit cap in Parliament. On Tuesday, July 23, Parliament voted on an amendment which called for the end of the controversial law. The
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J W Myers Monumental Masons: Sponsor of the 'Family Business of The Year Award 2024'
J W Myers Monumental Masons is a multi-award-winning family owned and run business with its roots in the bereavement industry since 1701. Specialising in bespoke memorials, gravestones and restorations in all types of granite, York stone, limestone
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Siblings inspired to open York shop after mum's sudden death at birthday party
A brother and sister have fulfilled a dream by opening a shop in York - after the sudden death of their mum at a birthday party led them to decide it was "now or never". Claire, 46, and her brother Xander, 42, who were both secondary school teachers
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Missing York teenager with broken wrist found safe
UPDATED: Missing York teenager Katie, 17, found safe and well AN urgent appeal has gone out for help to find a teenager missing from come in York. North Yorkshire Police say 17-year-old Katie was last seen in York city centre at about
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Top grade for this York school that's turned its fortunes around
CELEBRATIONS are underway at a York school previously badged as 'requires improvement' after it's been given a top grade by inspectors. Woodthorpe Primary School, which is part of Excel Learning Trust - formerly South Bank Multi Academy Trust -
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Second gross misconduct finding against ex-North Yorkshire Police officer
A FORMER North Yorkshire police officer has been dismissed in disgrace for the second time after his “unprofessional” conduct towards a woman had a “devastating” and life-changing effect upon her. A force disciplinary tribunal heard that Christopher
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'I am back to being me' - new free health service in York and North Yorkshire
A WOMAN with MND from Selby is one of dozens of people with life-limiting illnesses receiving free complementary therapy. St Leonard’s Hospice in Tadcaster Road in the city is helping people like Julie Pirie, who has motor neurone disease (MND)
