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Dog walker rescued after falling into 'deep ditch' in North Yorkshire
A dog walker was rescued after falling into a "deep ditch" in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. The man was brought to safety by fire crews after falling into the ditch while walking his dog in Malton at about 1.20pm today (Sunday, October
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Tributes paid to North Yorkshire businesswoman who died at 54
Carol Rees, PR director of Allott and Associates, one of the UK’s leading independent B2B PR and marketing agencies, died unexpectedly on holiday last month aged 54. After attending King James School Knaresborough and Harrogate College, Carol worked
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Six new faces join the board of business group
Six new faces have joined the York Professional’s Board of Directors. Tracy Calcraft (Brainkind), Dawn Clements (York Museums Trust), John Lane (YorWealth Ltd), Sue Newton Denton (York College), Luke Norbury (Home Instead York) and Joe Richardson
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‘Several near misses’ after van breaks down on A64 near York, say police
There were “several near misses” after a van broke down on the A64 near York, police said. The small white van was blocking the live lane on the road near Flaxton this morning (Sunday, October 27) but has since been cleared. North Yorkshire
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Four vehicles crash in North Yorkshire town - road reopens
A crash involving four vehicles closed a main road in a North Yorkshire town. Emergency services were on the scene on the South Cliff roundabout in Scarborough today (Sunday, October 27). The A165 was closed from 11.50am to 1.20pm as a result
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I had a bath with Lush’s 2kg Monster Octopus – ever seen anything like this?
When it comes to Easter, Christmas and especially Halloween, we can always rely on Lush to bring out quirky bath bombs and bubble bars (amongst their other iconic products). Just some of the cosmetic retailer’s most famous creations include the
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Do you know these often misunderstood road markings? Take our quiz to find out
Have you ever seen any unfamiliar road markings that have tripped you up? Well you wouldn't be alone in the UK. There are plenty of uncommon road markings to be found within the nations that could lead to fines, license points or even accidents
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Caravan stuck on major route through North Yorkshire cleared
A caravan that was stuck on a major route through North Yorkshire causing delays has been cleared. Police were on the scene at the top of Sutton Bank, in the North York Moors, this morning (Sunday, October 27). The vehicle was blocking the
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Culinary Cultures: The Food Service Industry.
Culinary Cultures: The Food Service Industry. Whether it’s a speedy drive through your local KFC or fine dining cuisine, every business follows a unique strategy for delivering customer service. So much goes on behind the scenes that
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Pet owners warned of anxiety and upset stomachs as a result of clocks changing
Pet owners should gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back as sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said. Dr Jeffrey Kelu, a researcher in circadian rhythms
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'Mental' - Harrison Male reacts to incredible late City win over Halifax Town
“IT was mental.” Harrison Male could not have described York City’s late, late victory over FC Halifax Town any better, as the Minstermen moved back into pole position of the Vanarama National League. After falling behind in the first-half
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The Dhol Foundation: Enriching your Music.
The Dhol Foundation: Enriching your Music. Our planet is defined by one universal language, never failing to unite us all, music. Whether it’s the electric pulse of punk rock or the rural heartbeat of bluegrass country, music can be heard
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NHS reform ideas: 'Sack incompetent staff and bring back more GP appointments'
'Sack incompetent staff and bring back GP appointments' THE Health Secretary is asking the public for advice on how the NHS could be improved. Here’s a few suggestions: identify quickly incompetent managers and sack them all; insist GPs organise
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Have you seen any ghosts? York revealed among UK's top 10 spookiest cities
How spooky do you think York is, compared to other cities in the UK? With Halloween just around the corner, the North Yorkshire hotspot has been named the second spookiest city, among the likes of Chester and Lincoln. It comes as research commissioned
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How many ghosts of York do you know about? Locals reveal the spookiest tales
If you believe in ghosts, you might be wondering where you can find them, especially in York. The city was recently named the second spookiest in the UK, according to new research from LNER. Due to its history of battles, York is said to have
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North Yorkshire church voted spookiest in UK - but Dracula not buried there
A POPULAR North Yorkshire church, which is featured in a genre defining classic novel, has been named the creepiest in the UK. According to a study based on Tripadvisor reviews, St Mary’s Church in Whitby has been named the eeriest church in the
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Day three: a church service, the Colonel, and some Gurkhas
Press reporter Harry Booth joined the 1st Royal Yorkshire Regiment on operation in Kosovo. During his visit, he spoke to soldiers from York about their time in the army. Our final day in Kosovo had arrived, and on a quiet Sunday morning we looked
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This York pub is the best in the UK, says man who has visited 12,000 watering holes
York is a city said to have as many pubs as days of the year. So, you wouldn’t expect to find the best one inside the railway station. But that’s exactly the view of Rob Cocker, who has visited 12,000 watering holes across the UK as part of a 55
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Major York employer reinforces links with city football foundation
A MAJOR city employer has reinforced it's links with York City and the wider community. After a decade as front of shirt sponsor for York City Football Club from 1991-2001, Portakabin is no stranger to working with the club as a long term partner
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Well-known local firm plays pivotal role in major London project
A LOCAL manufacturer has played a pivotal role in a new development at a prestigious address in the nation's capital. York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 200,000 specially manufactured bricks for the development