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Man threatened with saw in East Riding of Yorkshire road rage attack, say police
A MAN has been threatened with a saw in an East Riding of Yorkshire road rage incident, say police. Humberside Police said it happened on Saturday, October 12, on the A614 near to the Snaith roundabout when a man slowed down in his van to pass
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York MP Luke Charters defends giving office manager job to Labour donor
York Outer’s Labour MP has defended the appointment of a constituency office manager who has donated more than £55,000 to the party. Luke Charters said Owen Trotter’s skills and experience had helped his office respond to hundreds of requests to
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Ruptured cable sets alight in North Yorkshire
A CABLE was ruptured then caught fire earlier today in Selby. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Crews from Selby and Huntington were called to Selby at exactly 1pm today (October 15) after a gas and electric cable, ruptured by a construction worker
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Knights reportedly in talks with former Man of Steel winner for 2025 season
YORK Knights are reportedly in talks with a former Man of Steel and England international for the 2025 season. After the Betfred Championship play-off final defeat to Wakefield Trinity, Head Coach Mark Applegarth has turned his focus to the 2025
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Late strike seals victory for Selby Town at Armthorpe Welfare
Selby Town visited Armthorpe Welfare in a NCEL clash on Saturday and they came away with all three points in a scrappy encounter. Flowing football was sparse in a game spoiled by a nasty crosswind over the pitch. The game kicked off in lovely sunshine
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Si Newby leads Clockhouse A to victory in back-to-back wins
In the Ultra Fabrication YWP Super League this week, Si Newby led Clockhouse A to victory. They won two matches back-to-back, winning against Clockhouse Z 8-4 and later in the evening victory against Huntington WMC A 11-1. After losing the
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Two parked cars involved in crash with third vehicle in York
TWO parked cars were involved in a crash with a third vehicle at in York, police said. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident in Monks Cross. The crash happened at 2.50 pm on Tuesday, September 24 when a blue
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Jurors in airfield attempted murder trial retire to consider verdicts
JURORS in the case of a hospital security guard who is accused of murder and attempted murder have retired to consider their verdicts. Jack Crawley, 20, of no fixed address, denies the attempted murder of a man near York on January 5. He admits
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LEGAL COLUMN: Inheritance Assets and Considering a Deed of Variation
Have you recently inherited assets from a family member or a friend who has recently passed away? We appreciate that there are circumstances where you might not necessarily wish to receive your inheritance and may wish to re-direct it elsewhere.
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Street-drinking ban comes into force in North Yorkshire town
STREET-DRINKING has been banned in parts of a North Yorkshire town, according to police. North Yorkshire Police said a three-year Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) came into force at midnight today (October 15) in Scarborough. It followed
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Hollywood icon's dress to be shown in York
A dress worn by Whitney Houston in her final film will go on display at York Designer Outlet next month. The 1960s Rona New York dress and jacket were worn by the iconic singer and actress in the American musical film ‘Sparkle’, which finished
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Missing girl at centre of urgent police appeal found safe and well
A missing teenager at the centre of an urgent police appeal has been found safe and well. North Yorkshire Police yesterday (October 15) issued an urgent appeal to find the 17-year-old, who had last seen at 7pm on October 14 in the Carlton area
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Outdoor retailer to close long-standing shop in York city centre
An outdoor retailer will be closing its long-standing store in York city centre. Signs have been put in the window of Millets in Market Street announcing a closing down sale. “All stock must go,” they say. The Press has contacted Millets
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Senior's stint at City Ladies helm begins with FA Cup advancement past Fleetwood
EMILY SENIOR's tenure in charge of York City Ladies began with a 5-2 victory over Fleetwood Town Wrens. York advanced to the first round proper of the Adobe Women's FA Cup after braces from both Faye Singleton and Grace Sykes, paired by a strike
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3 North Yorkshire chippies shortlisted at National Fish and Chip Awards 2025
Three chippies in North Yorkshire have been nominated for Takeaway of the Year at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 – can you guess which ones? It comes as 40 of the UK’s best fish and chip shops have been revealed in the category shortlist
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Campion inflict third straight defeat on Tadcaster Albion on Friday night
A DOMINANT late spell wasn’t enough for Tadcaster Albion to salvage a draw from 2-0 down at home to Campion on a wintry Friday night at the Young Guns FC Arena. The contest was tight in the first-half, but Campion showed the quality of final pass
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Three people assaulted in York fast food outlet, police say
Three people have been assaulted in a fast food outlet in York, according to police. North Yorkshire Police said that, in the early hours of September 26, an incident happened in the McDonald's in Blake Street. They said that during the incident
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York health company opens US centre
York-based medical testing kit company Abingdon Health is boosting its US presence by opening a commercial office and laboratory in the US. The site in Madison, Wisconsin, will begin operations this month and is expected to become fully operational
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North Yorkshire farm wins award for best forage-fed lamb
The team at a North Yorkshire food and farming business is celebrating after its lamb business won a regional farming award. Thixendale and Holderness-based Six Valley Lamb was announced as the winner of the Sheep Farm of the Year Award at the
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Agenda revealed for final York Press business networker of 2024
The final York Press business networking event of the year is on Wednesday October 30 at York St John University. The events are delivered in partnership with The Press and York St John University Business School. Speakers include Matthew Bird
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Major Manchester band to headline Museum Gardens as more gigs planned for 2025
A major Manchester band has been announced as the first act to headline Museum Gardens in 2025 as more gigs look set to take place at the venue. Elbow will take to the stage in the gardens on Thursday, July 3, as part of a “weekend of unique performances
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Much-loved North Yorkshire family bakery closes after more than 90 years
A much-loved family-run bakery in a town near York has closed and gone into administration. Nick and Hillary Clark of Easingwold-based Clarks Bakers posted on Facebook yesterday: “It is with sadness that I write this post to inform all our customers
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Award for 176-year-old York sports club saved from 'the brink of closure’
A 176-year-old York cricket club threatened with closure eight months ago has received county-wide recognition after turning its fortunes around. Bishopthorpe Cricket Club (BCC) won the ‘Connecting Communities Award’ at the Yorkshire Cricket Board
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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Pub landlords ban kids - and 'don't give a toss' about backlash
Defiant landlords who have banned children from their village pub say they “couldn’t give a toss” about the backlash on social media. Mandy Keefe and John Forge welcomed punters back to The Wheel Inn in Westwell, near Ashford, last week after it
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Fury as commuters notice 'London to Manchester Uber' is cheaper than the train
Commuters have gone into meltdown after someone claimed they had found an Uber from London to Manchester that was cheaper than the train. Train prices have been on the increase in the UK for some time, making them a contentious issue amongst those
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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Harrogate nursery heading to London for national award finals
A Harrogate nursery has been named as a finalist in two categories for the National NMT Nursery Awards 2024. Partou Little Dragons Nursery and Pre-school is in the running for the Nursery Training and Development Prize, while nursery manager, Bambi
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Annual energy bill for small businesses could be £13,264 by April 2025
Small businesses across the UK could face an average annual energy bill of £13,264 by April 2025, according to Utility Saving Expert. Using data from Cornwall Insight's new Business Energy Cost Forecast, Utility Saving Expert claims that this represents
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York MP hails local charity ahead of brand new development
A York MP has hailed a local charity ahead of the development of its brand new site. Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, met with The Island as the charity looks to the future and a new home in York. The Island, founded in 2007, provides support
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Chaser Shaun Wallace encourages Gen Xers into Further Education
One in four Generation X workers (defined as those aged between 44 and 59) are considering a career change, new Department for Education research suggests - as the government arm agitates to get more industry professionals into Further Education.
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York’s green bin subscription take up ‘amongst highest in region’, says council boss
A City of York Council boss said introducing its paid-for garden waste subscription scheme will reduce budget cuts and that reducing operational hours of a recycling centre helped to balance the council books. Council figures show that that just
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
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Student bus service to York College at risk after reports of seat belt stunt
A BUS service put on for students at a college in York may be cancelled after reports of damage and inappropriate behaviour. York College sent an email on Tuesday (October 8) to students and parents which said the 'Route 9 Selby' bus, operated
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Olympian backs event in memory of much-loved York teenager
A former Olympian is backing an event to be staged in the memory of a much-loved teenager from York. The Millie Wright Children’s Charity is hosting its third annual ball on Saturday, November 23, at York Racecourse. Founded in 2022 by Ceri
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Green bin service ‘running smoothly’ says councillor, despite traffic 'chaos' claims
A PAID-FOR garden waste subscription scheme in York is running ‘smoothly’, according to a council chief, amid claims from businesses and opposition parties about traffic ‘chaos’ at a city centre recycling centre since its launch. Councillor Jenny
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'Eyesore’ building in North Yorkshire to be demolished and replaced
Plans to demolish an abandoned ‘eyesore’ building and construct a home in its place in Burniston, Scarborough, have been approved. An abandoned dwelling at 38 Limestone Road in Burniston, Scarborough will be demolished and replaced with a new