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Move for North Yorkshire firms to attend trade mission to Gulf States
West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is planning a Trade Mission to the UAE and Gulf States in February 2025. This follows a success trade mission to New York in May 2024 and visits to Pakistan and Kenya also this year. RECOMMENDED
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Police probe into overcharging incident in York suburb
Police have launched a probe into an overcharging incident in a York suburb. Officers in York said the incident happened at around 11am on Wednesday, September 25, in Garth End, Huntington. "It involved a cold caller attending an address and
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York tech firm launches 'Bobby Bot' crime-fighter
A York-based company has produced a crime-fighting device it calls the ‘Bobby Bot.’ Produced by Toft Green software company Intreface, the device is newly launched an aims to tackle crime and improve neighbourhood safety. It is a bot that uses
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Theft from North Yorkshire service station, say police
ITEMS have been stolen from a service station in a North Yorkshire town, say police. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at 7.15pm on Saturday, October 12 at the BP Service station in Leeds Road in Harrogate and involved a theft of
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Top York hotel seeks to have solar panels on its roof
ONE of York’s top hotels is planning to install solar panels on its roof. The Grand York has submitted a planning application to City of York Council to install 94 panels on the roof of the part of the 5-star hotel known as Roman House. Roman
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Warning to York parents over sexually explicit group on childrens' phone
A WARNING has gone out to parents after school children in York could have been exposed to sexually explicit content. Parents are being urged to check the group WhatsApp settings on their children's phones after a number of children in the city
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Delays easing on major North Yorkshire road after being partially blocked by crash
UPDATE: North Yorkshire Police has said the A64 is now re-opened following the earlier collision. The force reported there may be some residue from the earlier crash left on the road and it has informed highways agencies. The AA reported traffic
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Million pound-plus renovations planned for historic York civic building
MAJOR REPAIRS costing more than £1million are proposed to repair and renovate one of York’s historic civic buildings. The Grade 1-listed Mansion House dates to 1725, with the final internal finishes completed by 1733. Until this year, the five
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Bristol Rovers condemn racist abuse directed at former City striker
BRISTOL Rovers say they are “infuriated” by racist abuse directed at striker Shaq Forde in the aftermath of Saturday’s League One match at Reading. The former York City loanee was sent a message containing “racist and abusive language” on Instagram
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Motorbike rider has life-changing injuries after crash in North Yorkshire
A MOTORBIKE rider is in hospital with life-changing injuries after a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a crash at Blakey Ridge near Kirkbymoorside. As The Press reported
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Motorbike stolen from York a 'non-runner', say police
A MOTORBIKE stolen from York was a 'non-runner', police said as an appeal was launched. North Yorkshire Police said the silver Yamaha YBR 125cc was stolen from Abbey Street on October 16 between 8.30am and 2.45pm. A force spokesperson said
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'It's been a pleasure. Cheers!' York landlord calls time after 32 years
A COLOURFUL York landlord has called it a day after 32 years behind the bar at a popular city pub. Shaun Collinge alongside his wife Maxine have been running The Maltings in Tanner’s Moat close to Lendal Bridge since October 1992. Shaun took
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Magic Mikey helps England defeat Samoa as Knights coach tastes success with Ireland
YORK Knights past and present displayed their talents on the international stage this weekend with mixed results. Former loanee Mikey Lewis scored off the bench as England overcame Samoa 34-18 in their first test at Wigan’s Brick Community Stadium
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Band led by icon of UK music scene headlines North Yorkshire venue
A British reggae band led by an industry icon is returning to the Yorkshire coast to headline an outdoor event. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on July 6, 2025. The band will be joined
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Police appeal as SUV seen driving dangerously near major road in York
A VEHICLE has been seen driving dangerously near a major road around York, police say. North Yorkshire Police said it happened around 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 23 between the Grimston Bar and Wigginton areas of York and involved a white Range
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Chris Millington 'furious' as Halifax succumb to late blow dealt by City
CHRIS MILLINGTON expressed his fury as FC Halifax Town dropped to a late defeat at the hands of York City on Saturday. After Jamie Cooke’s strike on the counter-attack had put Halifax in front in the first-half, York looked destined for a first
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4 ways you can recycle your Halloween pumpkin once spooky season is over
Pumpkins are a very common sight in people's windows and homes during the Halloween season, with millions being picked for carving. Once the spooky designs are cut and Halloween is over though, you might be wondering what to do with it. On
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John Lewis and Waitrose to hire 12,500 staff ahead of 'busy' Christmas period
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is set to hire 12,500 temporary staff in its biggest ever recruitment drive ahead of the 2024 Christmas period. The retail group said it will hire staff across its John Lewis and Waitrose stores. JLP said the
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Met Office forecasts 'chance of snow' in the UK - see when and where
A long range weather forecast from the Met Office has said parts of the UK could see snow from as early as the start of November. Mist, fog and frost is expected overnight this weekend (October 26 and 27), but the weather is set to get "much colder
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BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award winner performs again in North Yorkshire
A TRIPLE BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award winner is set to headline a North Yorkshire outdoor show. Rag ‘n’ Bone Man returns to Scarborough on July 11, topping the bill at TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre (OAT). The singer-songwriter
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York man who fantasised about raping children during internet chats is spared jail
A York man who fantasised about raping children during sordid internet chats and downloaded thousands of indecent images of youngsters has been spared jail. Paedophile Garry William Anderson, 28, was initially arrested in March last year when police
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These are the top 10 curry houses in York - according to Press readers
The top 10 curry houses in York - as chosen by readers of The Press - have been revealed. We asked readers to tell us their favourite curry houses in the area for our Best Curry House competition - as we plan to crown a winner over the coming weeks
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York siblings win against the odds after buying racehorse - called Two Brothers
Two siblings from York have celebrated success at the races - with a horse named after their close bond. Oliver and Gavin Thompson celebrated success at the final race meet of the year at York Racecourse when their horse, Two Brothers - ridden
