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Just HOW good is the Range Rover P440e hybrid? We find out
COMPETITION in the ultra-luxury SUV is hotting up. Range Rover has enjoyed a monopoly on the class for decades but first Bentley, then Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Maserati all threw their hats in the ring. So the designers and engineers
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York hoteliers in major marathon raise £900 for homeless charity
Six York hoteliers took part in the Yorkshire Marathon yesterday (Sunday) to raise funds for a charity which helps the young homeless. The competitor hotels are members of the Hospitality Association York (HAY), and at a meeting earlier in the
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Beloved BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton announces Parkinson's diagnosis
Popular BBC and ITV presenter John Stapleton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease The journalist, who is well known for fronting programmes like Newsnight, Panorama, GMTV and Daybreak, shared the heartbreaking news on
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Pensioners urged to be vigilant over 'malicious' Winter Fuel Payment scam
British pensioners have been warned over a "malicious" new text message scam targetting those affected by cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment. The fraudulent message claims to be from the "UK Government Living Allowance Office" and tricks unsuspecting
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Duo recover from hamstring injuries to be available for City against Barnet
MALACHI FAGAN-WALCOTT and Ashley Nathaniel-George are both available for selection against Barnet. York City will welcome the current Vanarama National League leaders Barnet on Tuesday evening (7.45pm), with Adam Hinshelwood’s side looking to build
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WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years
WH Smith has announced it will sell vinyls again for the first time in more than 30 years. The High Street retailer will re-introduce vinyls to shelves across some UK stores. WH Smith said it will stock vinyl in 80 high street shops as it looks
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Burglars strike at home in North Yorkshire
TWO men are wanted by police after a burglary at a house in North Yorkshire. The county's police force say it happened at about 3pm on Friday (October 18) in Redcliffe Road in Scarborough when two men suggested they needed to carry out checks on
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York health centre installs high tech exercise bikes
The Bannatyne health club in York has installed 31 high-tech bikes used by leading sports teams and Olympians. The Keiser M Series indoor bikes retail for around £2,400, and form part of the company’s £1.75m investment in them across the UK.
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Record number of helpings served up at York Restaurant Week
York residents and visitors have enjoyed record helpings of York Restaurant Week. York BID and the city’s eateries have served up their most successful event to date, breaking all previous records! The tenth such Restaurant Week took place
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Special livery for York-based train company model in ‘thank you’ tribute
A YORK-BASED train operator added a model with a special livery to its fleet as a ‘thank you’ to service personnel. LNER launched a ‘poppy train’ which the company said has been prepared in recognition of those who have served, and those who continue
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How North Yorkshire Police tracked killer to Somerset
The police officer who headed the hunt for the man who tried to bludgeon a homosexual man to death on an ex-RAF base in North Yorkshire has praised the victim's courage in coming forward. And the family of Paul Taylor, the man Jack Crawley did
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Woman wanted by police after incident at North Yorkshire garden centre comes forward
UPDATED: North Yorkshire Police now say that the woman has made contact with the officer in the case and is assisting the investigation. POLICE want to speak to a woman driver after a crash in a North Yorkshire village. The county's police
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Sex, lies, and video games - how hospital security guard became brutal killer
HOSPITAL security guard Jack Crawley stands convicted of trying to murder one man near York and succeeding in killing another in Cumbria. PHIL COLEMAN reports on how a killer's dark and violent fantasies became horrifying reality. FOR almost
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Thief strikes at popular York gift shop
A THIEF has struck at a York shop. North Yorkshire Police say the theft happened at Give the Dog a Bone gift shop in Fossgate at 2.08pm on August 14. A police spokesman said: "The incident involved the theft of several items from the shop.
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'Let's get it packed out' - Hinshelwood addresses City fans ahead of major match
ADAM HINSHELWOOD has urged York City supporters to pack out the LNER Community Stadium ahead of their major clash with Barnet on Tuesday, October 22 (7.45pm). York will welcome the early Vanarama National League pacesetters Barnet to North Yorkshire
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Violent shop theft in North Yorkshire - police appeal
TWO men and a woman are wanted after a violent shop theft in North Yorkshire. The county's police say they want to speak to two men and a woman who are reported to have been involved in an incident at the Co-op in Leeds Road, Harrogate, at about
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REVIEW: How to enjoy a 'glittering' weekend in County Durham
In this job you get quite a few invitations. It seemed a bit of a trail up to County Durham to see an event called the Glittering North. But it was so worth the ride as you will soon discover. Raby Castle, just north of Barnard Castle,
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Police hunt for wanted man from East Yorkshire
POLICE are hunting a wanted man from East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say their officers are keen to speak to Mason Markham after he failed to appear at Hull Crown Court in connection with a number of drugs offences. A force spokesman said
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Security guard guilty of attempted murder at ex-RAF base near York had killed before
A SECURITY guard who tried to bludgeon a man to death at a disused North Yorkshire RAF base has been convicted of attempted murder and murder. For just over three weeks, a Carlisle Crown Court jury was shown damning evidence of 20-year-old Jack
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'So overwhelmed': York beauty salon under new ownership voted best by Press readers
A YORK beauty salon has been voted the best by Press readers – less than a year after being taken over by a former apprentice. You Little Beauty in Fulford has taken the title of Best Beauty Salon in a York Press competition. Congratulations
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Return to popular York high street store of item last seen there in the 1990s
Vinyl records are going on sale again in one of York’s most well-known high street shops. WHSmith in Coney Street is bringing back vinyl records for the first time in more than 30 years. The chain said it will stock vinyl in 80 high street
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York youngster Pratt wins 2024 treble with Wakefield Trinity
YORK’S Oli Pratt was among the scorers as Wakefield Trinity completed a 2024 treble after thrashing Toulouse Olympique in the Betfred Championship Grand Final on Saturday night. The former Heworth youngster scored Trinity’s fifth try in their emphatic
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Security guard guilty of attempting to murder man at disused RAF base near York
A hospital security guard has been found guilty of trying to murder a man with a hammer on a disused airfield near York. Carlisle Crown Court heard that Jack Ryan Crawley had lured the victim to the former RAF site in Acaster Malbis for a sexual
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Councillor resigns in York
A CITY councillor is standing down in York prompting a by-election. Lib Dem councillor, Ed Pearson, has resigned from the City of York Council having first been elected by residents in Haxby and Wigginton in 2019. Cllr Pearson says he has taken
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York pub celebrates managers staying on for three more years
A thriving village pub in York has a secure future after its managers signed up for the long term. Ray and Danielle Turner have ran the HogsHead in Huntington on a temporary basis for two years, but they have now signed up for three more years.
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'A jukebox of hits' - legendary band delight fans in sell-out York gig
Review: Squeeze, York Barbican October 18 Words and photos by Dave Lawrence WHAT is there not to love about Squeeze? Chris Difford’s catchy, poignant lyrics paired with Glenn Tilbrook’s gift for marrying melody have been a gift from the Gods
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York mods and rockers event raises funds for local hospital
A YORK community group whose members are seen across North and East Yorkshire's roads has continued its fundraising for good causes. York Inset Scooter Club held a presentation evening at Red Goat Climbing Company Café in Redeness Street on Tuesday
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Warning to drivers as major road in York set to close for five nights
DRIVERS are being reminded that a major road through York is set to close overnight for five days. As previously reported by The Press, the demolition of Queen Street Bridge got underway following the weekend closure of the area - which started
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Major expo of creativity to take place in York next month
FURTHER details have been revealed of a major Media Arts Expo next month, which is being held as part of the Aesthetica Film Festival. The UK’s first UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO to celebrate York’s 10th anniversary of global designation is to
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Ebbsfleet boss predicts City will claim National League title after emphatic win
EBBSFLEET United boss Harry Watling expects York City to claim the Vanarama National League title after their 4-0 victory at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday. An Ollie Pearce brace, alongside second-half strikes from Tyrese Sinclair and debutant
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Bagpipes, poetry and dancing part of North Yorkshire nursing home event
BAGPIPES, poetry and dance performances have all been included as part of a diversity event at a North Yorkshire nursing home. Peacock Manor Nursing Home in Whixley, held the event on October 3 at its site in Brotes Lane, to 'celebrate the cultural
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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King Charles III attacked by senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
An Australian senator berated King Charles III, saying, “You are not my King,” and demanding a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government. Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave at Australia
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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RECAP: Yorkshire Marathon 2024
DESPITE the dreary and wet weather, an estimated 13,000 people tackled the Yorkshire Marathon and Yorkshire 10 mile race on Sunday (October 20). The 26.2 mile route sees runners take in the sights of York, before heading into the countryside, in
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Businesses advised to check National Minimum Wage compliance
Businesses in York have been advised to check payroll records to make sure they are compliant with National Minimum Wage (NMW) requirements, in light of what Leeds-based accountancy firm Azets, which has offices in York, describes as an "uptick in
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Taskmaster star to host show in York
A TOP comedian, known for his stint on Taskmaster, has announced a show in York as part of his nationwide tour. Described the Eastern Eye as ‘the greatest British Asian comedian of all time’, award-winning stand-up comedian Paul Chowdhry is set
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Bid to clean historic York war memorial after years of protest gets the go-ahead
A bid to clean up a York war memorial 100 years after it was unveiled has been given the go-ahead. City of York Council has approved Network Rail’s application to clean the North Eastern Railway War Memorial, in Station Rise. When the plans
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Man banned from contacting woman went on holiday with her, court told
A York man who went on a foreign holiday with a woman from the city has been given a suspended prison sentence for going near her. Liam Paul Calpin, 32, went to the woman’s house twice in August, said Brooke Morrison, prosecuting at York Crown
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York theatre to stage Shakespeare production - with roles for local actors
A YORK theatre has announced an exciting new show and partnership – with auditions set to take place for local actors next month. The Grand Opera House has revealed a new partnership with York Stage for a production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer