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Emergency services on the scene in Piccadilly on Tuesday

Woman dies after falling from window in York city centre

Three people have been arrested following a police operation in North Yorkshire

Three people have been arrested following a police operation in North Yorkshire

Police swoop in North Yorkshire - three arrested

Boroughbridge Road in Knaresborough is currently closed in both directions after a crash.

Boroughbridge Road in Knaresborough is currently closed in both directions after a crash.

Busy road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after crash

Ghost drug gang members (top left to right) Christina Xiourroupa, Neil Gordon, Javough Ennis, (bottom left to right) Patrick King, Theo Waldron, Daniel Ellis

Ghost drug gang members (top left to right) Christina Xiourroupa, Neil Gordon, Javough Ennis, (bottom left to right) Patrick King, Theo Waldron, Daniel Ellis

North Yorkshire 'ghostbusters' put six behind bars

School Cook Jo Piercy serving up a free breakfast at Burton Green Primary School

School Cook Jo Piercy serving up a free breakfast at Burton Green Primary School

York free school meals pilot boosts pupil attendance and behaviour, say reports

Chickens at a poultry farm (PA)

Chickens at a poultry farm (PA)

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Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm

The high street will be one of the issues on the agenda of the launch event of York Business Week

The high street will be one of the issues on the agenda of the launch event of York Business Week

Retail expert helps launch top York business event

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David Nicholson launched School Kitchen in March after hitting on the idea of using facilities out-of-hours on evenings and weekends

David Nicholson launched School Kitchen in March after hitting on the idea of using facilities out-of-hours on evenings and weekends

York takeaway business boss has sights on expansion

Katherine Mitchell, GMB; Julie Toyne, UNISON; Mark Hassack, CEO, Excel Learning Trust; Katie Dent, Director of HR, Excel Learning Trust; Wendy Shuttleworth, NASUWT; Sam Perry, TUC

Katherine Mitchell, GMB; Julie Toyne, UNISON; Mark Hassack, CEO, Excel Learning Trust; Katie Dent, Director of HR, Excel Learning Trust; Wendy Shuttleworth, NASUWT; Sam Perry, TUC

York schools act to protect terminally ill employees

Kate Went, Louise Bree and Vikkie Buxton Cope

Kate Went, Louise Bree and Vikkie Buxton Cope

Double boost for York research company's marketing team

A Persimmon home

A Persimmon home

York firm reports it is building and selling more homes

Crews called to four incidents of fires in the open in Norton on Bonfire Night

Owner of Games Crusade Lisa Dyson with Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman and the new Harrogate Jigsaw

Owner of Games Crusade Lisa Dyson with Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman and the new Harrogate Jigsaw

Jigsaw puzzle launched to promote North Yorkshire town

Thug Ian Leybourne

Thug Ian Leybourne

Thug broke man's nose with kick and tried to bite police

Janet Hazlewood, 86, with great grandson Dillon

Janet Hazlewood, 86, with great grandson Dillon

Remembrance Day

Blind RAF veteran from York to march at Cenotaph in London with great grandson

Lal Quila is a finalist for The Press Best Curry House

Lal Quila is a finalist for The Press Best Curry House

York Best Curry House

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Curry house which 'took a gamble' is hoping to be voted the best

The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir will perform a Christmas concert at the Citadel Church, in Gillygate, between December 3 and December 6. The choir will be supported by the church's own ladies' choir

The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir will perform a Christmas concert at the Citadel Church, in Gillygate, between December 3 and December 6. The choir will be supported by the church's own ladies' choir

Mince pies and music in three-day Gillygate male voice choir concert

Pocklington sports club celebrates following venue refurbishments

Careworker Maira Liu is on the run after stealing an elderly woman's watch

Careworker Maira Liu is on the run after stealing an elderly woman's watch

On the run careworker who stole from woman with dementia given jail sentence

Liam Payne Memorial

Liam Payne Memorial

'I just didn't believe it' - tributes for Liam Payne at York memorial

How the memorial looks after the clean

How the memorial looks after the clean

Remembrance Day

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PICTURES: Historic York war memorial cleaned in time for Remembrance Day

John Crispin-Bailey who will stand for Reform UK in the Haxby and Wigginton by-election

John Crispin-Bailey who will stand for Reform UK in the Haxby and Wigginton by-election

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Reform UK names candidate for York ward by-election

Keir Starmer has sent a message to Donald Trump who has declared victory in this presidential election

Keir Starmer has sent a message to Donald Trump who has declared victory in this presidential election

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Keir Starmer 'looking forward to working with' Donald Trump after 'historic' win

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

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Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

The former Clifton Explore Library building is set to become the new home of Spotlight Dance Academy. Pictured are (from left) teacher Heather Stead with her sisters, company directors Sarah Colestead and Issy Stead

The former Clifton Explore Library building is set to become the new home of Spotlight Dance Academy. Pictured are (from left) teacher Heather Stead with her sisters, company directors Sarah Colestead and Issy Stead

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Former Clifton Explore Library building to become dance academy

Consultation on plans to close Norton College sixth form

Consultation on plans to close Norton College sixth form

Consultation on plans to close Norton College sixth form

The Ouse, as it could look after 'continued pollution,' according to Utility Bidder, which generated this image using Adobe Firefly as part of a report on water companies' sewage spills

The Ouse, as it could look after 'continued pollution,' according to Utility Bidder, which generated this image using Adobe Firefly as part of a report on water companies' sewage spills

Adobe Firefly-generated River Ouse image predicts environmental impact

Christmas at Thwaites Inns

Christmas at Thwaites Inns

Celebrate the festive season with the Judge's Lodge in York

Amazon returns have been extended ahead of Black Friday

Amazon returns have been extended ahead of Black Friday

Personal Finance

Amazon returns window extended ahead of Black Friday

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

Millions of people issued state pension warning

A police cordon in place in Whitethorn Close, Huntington, on Tuesday morning where CSI officers were going in and out of a house

A police cordon in place in Whitethorn Close, Huntington, on Tuesday morning where CSI officers were going in and out of a house

Murder investigation underway after body found in York suburb

Paul McShane becomes the first Knights signing for 2025 season in dual role

York takeaway business boss has sights on expansion

York schools act to protect terminally ill employees

Double boost for York research company's marketing team

York firm reports it is building and selling more homes

Crews called to four incidents of fires in the open in Norton on Bonfire Night

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Paul McShane has become the York Knights' first signing for the 2025 season, joining the club in a dual role. Picture: PA

York Knights RLFC

Paul McShane becomes the first Knights signing for 2025 season in dual role

York boxer Will Harrison will meet Joe Garside on Saturday in Rotherham. Picture: Chris Kendall Photography

York boxer Will Harrison will meet Joe Garside on Saturday in Rotherham. Picture: Chris Kendall Photography

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'Ready to make the city proud' - Will Harrison ready for derby rematch

Maggie Alphonsi and Jodie Ounsley attended the arrival of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which took place upon the River Ouse in York on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Ed Sykes - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Maggie Alphonsi and Jodie Ounsley attended the arrival of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which took place upon the River Ouse in York on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Ed Sykes - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

England national rugby union team

2025 Women's Rugby World Cup arrives into York

Elliott Andrew was on target as Tadcaster Albion fell to a controversial late defeat at Thackley. Picture: Keith Handley

Elliott Andrew was on target as Tadcaster Albion fell to a controversial late defeat at Thackley. Picture: Keith Handley

Tadcaster Albion AFC

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Heartbreak for Tadcaster as Thackley win in controversial fashion

York City Ladies suffered a 2-0 defeat to Handsworth Ladies. Picture: Charlie Hopper

York City Ladies suffered a 2-0 defeat to Handsworth Ladies. Picture: Charlie Hopper

Lower league Handsworth stun City Ladies in cup exit

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National Sport

Leny Yoro is back in training with Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leny Yoro is back in training with Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leny Yoro returns to training with Manchester United after three-month absence

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso can be a star for the Lions, says Jason Robinson (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso can be a star for the Lions, says Jason Robinson (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Jason Robinson backs Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to ‘make an impact’ on Lions tour

Leny Yoro is back in team training (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leny Yoro is back in team training (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leny Yoro returns to training with Manchester United after three-month absence

Imane Khelif is taking legal action over reports which emerged in France this week, the IOC has said (Peter Byrne/PA)

Imane Khelif is taking legal action over reports which emerged in France this week, the IOC has said (Peter Byrne/PA)

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif taking legal action over ‘XY chromosome’ claim

Captain Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will continue to strive for improvement (Peter Byrne/PA)

Captain Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will continue to strive for improvement (Peter Byrne/PA)

Captain Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will strive for further improvement

Rory McIlroy (left) believes Donald Trump (right) could end golf’s civil war (PA Images)

Rory McIlroy (left) believes Donald Trump (right) could end golf’s civil war (PA Images)

Rory McIlroy: Trump presidency could clear the way for golf peace deal

Bernardo Silva has demanded improvement from Manchester City (Armando Franca/AP).

Bernardo Silva has demanded improvement from Manchester City (Armando Franca/AP).

Bernardo Silva says Man City must ‘take responsibility’ and ‘do better’

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History

Musket drills are part of The Sealed Knot encampment at Nunnington Hall

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North Yorkshire attraction re-creates significant period of English history

Part of the artwork celebrating the life of Dame Emma Raughton

Part of the artwork celebrating the life of Dame Emma Raughton

‘Trailblazing’ medieval woman celebrated in York project

Jane Macklam taking part in the Archaeology on Prescription project at Willow House, in Long Lane Close, York. Picture is from Jane Macklam/York Archaeological Trust

Jane Macklam taking part in the Archaeology on Prescription project at Willow House, in Long Lane Close, York. Picture is from Jane Macklam/York Archaeological Trust

'People are digging to help them heal' - users hail Archaeology on Prescription

York was found to be more haunted than Bath

York was found to be more haunted than Bath

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Have you seen any ghosts? York revealed among UK's top 10 spookiest cities

The Rowntree Company's estates in Jamaica and Dominica will be discussed in a talk at Clements Hall by educational charity The Rowntree Society next Tuesday (November 5)

The Rowntree Company's estates in Jamaica and Dominica will be discussed in a talk at Clements Hall by educational charity The Rowntree Society next Tuesday (November 5)

The Rowntree Society

Talk to share Rowntree Company links with Jamaica and Dominica

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Business news

Kate Went, Louise Bree and Vikkie Buxton Cope

Double boost for York research company's marketing team

A Persimmon home

A Persimmon home

York firm reports it is building and selling more homes

Owner of Games Crusade Lisa Dyson with Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman and the new Harrogate Jigsaw

Owner of Games Crusade Lisa Dyson with Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman and the new Harrogate Jigsaw

Jigsaw puzzle launched to promote North Yorkshire town

The former Clifton Explore Library building is set to become the new home of Spotlight Dance Academy. Pictured are (from left) teacher Heather Stead with her sisters, company directors Sarah Colestead and Issy Stead

The former Clifton Explore Library building is set to become the new home of Spotlight Dance Academy. Pictured are (from left) teacher Heather Stead with her sisters, company directors Sarah Colestead and Issy Stead

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Former Clifton Explore Library building to become dance academy

The high street will be one of the issues on the agenda of the launch event of York Business Week

The high street will be one of the issues on the agenda of the launch event of York Business Week

Retail expert helps launch top York business event

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Education news

Katherine Mitchell, GMB; Julie Toyne, UNISON; Mark Hassack, CEO, Excel Learning Trust; Katie Dent, Director of HR, Excel Learning Trust; Wendy Shuttleworth, NASUWT; Sam Perry, TUC

York schools act to protect terminally ill employees

School Cook Jo Piercy serving up a free breakfast at Burton Green Primary School

School Cook Jo Piercy serving up a free breakfast at Burton Green Primary School

York free school meals pilot boosts pupil attendance and behaviour, say reports

For the first time, you can spend time with three of York’s top independent schools under one roof

For the first time, you can spend time with three of York’s top independent schools under one roof

Book your tickets for an independent school event

Poppleton Road Primary School students with York Central MP Rachael Maskell, who says it is time that we properly invested in education. Image: Provided

Poppleton Road Primary School students with York Central MP Rachael Maskell, who says it is time that we properly invested in education. Image: Provided

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Education: 'This is their future, and it is time that we properly invest in it'

Beba Stokes, 14, a student at Millthorpe School in South Bank, gets her award from Christina Gabbitas

Beba Stokes, 14, a student at Millthorpe School in South Bank, gets her award from Christina Gabbitas

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York teenager takes a top spot in national competition

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Mia Lemon, 13, marks Nevada as a blue state as she counts ballots cast by her fellow students during the school’s mock presidential election (Nikki Fox/Daily News-Record /AP)

Mia Lemon, 13, marks Nevada as a blue state as she counts ballots cast by her fellow students during the school’s mock presidential election (Nikki Fox/Daily News-Record /AP)

What is the Electoral College and how does the US use it to elect presidents?

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch locked horns with Sir Keir Starmer for the first time at PMQs (House of Commons/PA)

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch locked horns with Sir Keir Starmer for the first time at PMQs (House of Commons/PA)

Kemi Badenoch attacks ‘cruel family farms tax’ in PMQs debut

Sir Keir Starmer and other top Labour politicians have not always been complimentary about Donald Trump (Brian Lawless/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer and other top Labour politicians have not always been complimentary about Donald Trump (Brian Lawless/PA)

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What have prominent Labour Party figures said about Donald Trump in the past?

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard a Border Force vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard a Border Force vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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More than 50 migrants rescued in Channel as two bodies found in sea

The arrest of Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif, 42, at Gatwick Airport (Surrey Police/PA)

The arrest of Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif, 42, at Gatwick Airport (Surrey Police/PA)

Sara Sharif’s father accuses ‘crazy’ wife of abuse at home

Former prime minister Boris Johnson (Victoria Jones/PA)

Former prime minister Boris Johnson (Victoria Jones/PA)

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Babies ‘one reason to be grateful’ to Boris Johnson given low fertility rate

William spoke ahead of the prize ceremony (Victoria Jones/PA)

William spoke ahead of the prize ceremony (Victoria Jones/PA)

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William: I hope my children are proud of Earthshot bid to ‘repair’ planet

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