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Man in wheelchair one of two men wanted by police in York
A MAN in a wheelchair is one of two men wanted by police in York. North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following a theft in Clifton Moor. It happened at Gear4Music in Kettlestring Lane back in
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Four people arrested in police chase in North Yorkshire
FOUR people have been arrested after a police chase in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police have revealed details of an operation where four people were arrested for supplying drugs at the Buttersyke Bar roundabout close to Harrogate. “At
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Major shop in York evacuated after incident - firefighters at scene
A MAJOR shop in York was evacuated after an incident. Several fire engines were at Marks & Spencer in Parliament Street with lights flashing at around 6pm tonight (Thursday, October 24). Fire engines outside M&S (Image: Harry Booth)
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Ian’s skills on tap for top North Yorkshire water job
Harrogate Spring Water has appointed Ian Swann as Operations Director, replacing Simon Knaggs, who has retired Ian joins the team with a wealth of experience in engineering and project management, bringing a strong commitment to operational excellence
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Success of York's first creative bootcamp
York St John University has partnered with award-winning arts and culture organisation Aesthetica to deliver the first Creative Business Skills Bootcamp. This free training aims to offer the next generation of entrepreneurs a progression route
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FC Halifax Town 'flawed by inconsistency' ahead of Yorkshire derby with City
FC HALIFAX Town currently find themselves in eighth position and within reach of the play-offs ahead of their Yorkshire derby with York City on Saturday. York will travel to Halifax on Saturday, October 26 (3pm) looking to build upon back-to-back
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Major first event for York area businesses taking place next month
A new week-long business festival is to take place in York next month. The York Business Festival promises a range of insightful events and talks, with opportunities to connect and next work. It is being organised by York St John University
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Goalkeeping errors aid Leeds in win over Watford
LEEDS United were handed a big boost in their Championship promotion quest by Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann. Two errors inside the big Austrian inside the opening seven minutes set the Whites on their way to a 2-1 win at Elland Road. Just
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York vineyard completes harvest for 2024
One of the region’s leading, award winning, vineyards, Yorkshire Heart Vineyard has completed its grape harvest for 2024. This family run vineyard, based in Nun-Monkton, west of York, was established in 2000 and is home to over 25,000 vines.
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Extra bus services announced for popular North Yorkshire route
The Coastliner bus service linking York to Scarborough and Leeds is increasing its frequency from two to three buses an hour. Operator Transdev is making the change from this Sunday for the services from Monday to Saturday. Furthermore, new
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Bishopthorpe’s Alice Paylor recognised after representing England
IN the Super League, the Dick Turpin A took a commanding 3-0 lead against Huntington WMC B. The match finished 8-4 , Tom Wilson and Bob Kelly won three matches each with skipper Matty Johnston winning two. Heworth A versus Clockhouse A was
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Thief strikes in coastal North Yorkshire town
A THEFT has taken place in a coastal North Yorkshire community. North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV picture of a man that they would like to speak to after a theft in Whitby. This took place at the B&M in Stainsacre Lane on October
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Halloween night at York pub to raise cash for important causes
A Halloween night at a York pub hopes to raise cash for important causes. People are being invited to a night of music and fun at the Burton Lane Club in Clifton from 6pm on Saturday (October 26). Club secretary Dave Beavers, along with Jeanette
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Wiggington Grasshoppers move into top spot in Haxby Town's absence
JUST three games took place in the Timclad York Sunday Morning League this week. Wiggington Grasshoppers hosted Heworth Inn First’s in the only match from Division One to take place on Sunday, with the former storming to a 12-3 victory. Three
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York MPs speak out in assisted dying debate
YORK'S MPs have spoken out in the assisted dying debate ahead of a parliamentary bill next month. Labour MP for York Outer, Luke Charters, said that, while he will reserve his final judgment until the complete details are published, he's inclined
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Top celebrity calls in to see his distillery near York
Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has visited the Ellers Farm Distillery near York, which he co-owns. The Stamford Bridge distillery is the birthplace of the award-winning Dutch Barn Vodka, which is made solely from 100 per cent British apples.
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Tadcaster drop to fourth straight league defeat against Thackley
TADCASTER Albion dropped to a fourth straight league defeat against Thackley. Mick O’Connell’s side are now in 17th position, just two places above the Northern Counties Eastern League premier division, having been unable to back up their 2-0 win
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Calls for York Christmas Market to be spread out to avoid dangerous overcrowding
Future Christmas Markets in York could be spread out so disabled people can park in the city centre and to avoid overcrowding following a call from councillors. Conservative Cllr Chris Steward said current arrangements meant the Christmas Market
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Work starts on major housing scheme near York with 'bespoke plots'
Work has started on a major housing in a village near York, which features ‘bespoke plots.’ David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is building 139 homes on a 4.7ha site east of Millfield Industrial Estate at Wheldrake. As previously reported, the
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Pop diva announces York tour date ahead of new single release
A WELL-KNOWN artist is to play a popular York venue as part of her biggest ever UK headline tour. Sophie Ellis-Bextor will bring her latest show to York Barbican on Monday, May 26 next year kicking off in Glasgow on May 24 and taking in 15-cities
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Teen assaulted during the day in busy York street
A TEENAGED boy was assaulted in broad daylight in a busy area of York. North Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal after a fifteen-year-old boy was assaulted verbally and physically after being approached by a group of people. The attack happened
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Massive solar farm proposed in North Yorkshire
A massive solar farm, which would be as big as more than 2,600 football pitches, has been proposed between Selby and Tadcaster. London-based Island Green Power seek to build the scheme across five sites, using 1066 hectares (ha) of farmland to
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Road through North Yorkshire attraction reopens as stuck lorry is recovered
A busy road through a North Yorkshire attraction has reopened after a stuck lorry meant it was blocked in both directions. As The Press reported, police were on on the scene from about 7.50am morning (Thursday, October 24) on the A170 at Sutton
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Rugby League official labels the Knights a potential future Super League club
YORK Knights have been labelled as the 'standout' and a future Betfred Super League side following their IMG grading. The Knights enjoyed a superb second-half of the season under Head Coach Mark Applegarth, ending their Betfred Championship campaign
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Mayor's new consultation to shape police, fire and crime plans for region
AS Mayor of York and North Yorkshire I have spent the last five months getting around our region, listening to residents and businesses share concerns and hopes for their communities. Everyone I speak to wants to make sure our region is a safe
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Second teenager arrested following man’s death
A SECOND teenager has been arrested after the death of a man in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say enquiries are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who sustained injuries at a property in Hook Road in Goole at the
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10 signs of gaslighting: what is 'gaslighting' and is this happening to you?
10 signs of gaslighting - is this happening to you? Mental health and wellbeing with Martin Furber WE see lots of buzzwords bandied around, especially about mental health and wellbeing. One of those terms is "gaslighting." But what does it really
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All aboard! A look back to when trams ruled York roads
All aboard! A look back to when trams ruled roads in York TODAY, we dial back the time clock more than a century to a period when residents travelled across York by tram. The photo, dating from around 1914, shows the tram terminus outside the
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Why Labour should reopen small hospitals as care homes for elderly
Labour should reopen small hospitals as care homes I AGREE with Professor Karol Sikora regarding why there are very few beds available for new patients. I am 75 years old and last year I had frequent visits to my local hospital because of falls
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Man jailed for urinating in police van and custody suite
A man has been jailed for the second time for deliberately urinating on police property. Through his defence barrister Rachel Webster, Zach John Bowes denied that he had relieved himself in a police van as a form of revenge for being arrested on
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Historic York shop - empty for years - could reopen after repairs
ONE of York's historic buildings dating from medieval times could be brought back to life as a shop under plans before the city council. Number 60 Goodramgate, at the far end of historic Lady Row, has lain empty for several years, and was formerly
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RAF's last ever piston engine heads to York attraction
The RAF's last ever piston engine will be brought to life at a popular York attraction. Rolls Royce's The Griffon engine, which was retired in 1991, was transferred from Coventry airport to the Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, near York.
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New list of attractions epitomising the 'wizardly wonderment' of York
Attractions epitomising the 'wizardly wonderment' of York have been compiled on behalf of Visit York. Perfect for Harry Potter enthusiasts and fans of other fantastical franchises, the list is also perfect for Halloween. The list of wizarding
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Pet store shares advice on preparing dogs for Bonfire Night fireworks
Dog owners have been advised by WCF Pet & Equestrian, which has a store in Skipton, to prepare their pets for the loud sounds of Bonfire Night (November 5). The recommendations of Scarlett Betts, in-house pet specialist at the company, included
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York's Long Boi predicted to be a popular Halloween 2024 costume
York's legendary Long Boi could be a favourite Halloween costume this year, if the predictions of VegasSlotsOnline.com are to be believed. The professional odds firm apparently reviewed "expert predictions" and conducted "comprehensive Google search
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York Construction Skills Village study gets financial backing
A study on developing a Construction Skills Village at York Central has received financial backing. The study, backed by a £18,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grant, is set to look into the feasibility of creating the site at the York Central
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PICTURES: Stunning sound and light show tells story of 1984 York Minster fire
A NEW light show at York Minster hopes to offer a fresh perspective on events which rocked the city. PHOENIX, a brand-new sound and light projection show, has opened at the Minister. The event, which launched on Saturday, October 19 and will
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'Brilliant life' celebrated as York couple reach 60th wedding anniversary
A couple from Huntington are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today. Josephine (80) and Richard Ellis (85) got married on October 24, 1964, in St Clement's Church. The couple met a year prior, whilst on a blind date in the Assembly
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York takeaway receives one star food hygiene rating after 'premature opening'
Hygiene inspectors have slammed a York takeaway for opening before it established “good management and food handling procedures". The comments from City of York Council follow a food hygiene inspection in July at Elo’s Pizza, 193 Burton Stone Lane
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New Greek street food restaurant gets go-ahead to open in York city centre
Plans for a Greek street food business to open a restaurant in a former York bar and escape room have been approved. The application from SASA to open a restaurant in The Piccadilly bar, café and escape room has been approved by City of York Council
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Developers ‘optimistic’ as decision due on Coney Street masterplan
Developers will today (Thursday, October 24) learn if they can press ahead with ambitious plans to develop York’s Coney Street by opening the area up to the riverside. A decision is expected on the Helmsley Group’s masterplan by a City of York
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Missing man, 25, found in York after appeal
A missing man has been found in the York area after an appeal. Earlier today, North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for a missing man, who they said had links to Copmanthorpe and Dewsbury. They have since confirmed that he has been found