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  • Suspected drug dealer arrested

    A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply. North Yorkshire Police say the 26-year-old local woman was arrested during a drugs-related operation in Whitby on Wednesday (November 24), as part of “Proactive

  • Reigning champion Neil Robertson exits the UK Championship

    DEFENDING champion Neil Robertson was knocked out of the UK Championship by amateur John Astley after suffering a 6-2 first round defeat at the York Barbican. Robertson, the three-time and reigning champion, trailed 4-1 but responded with a 124

  • Ronnie O'Sullivan: York one of my favourite places on Earth

    RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has reiterated his love for the city of York – describing it as one of his “favourite places on Earth.” O’Sullivan booked his place in the second round of the UK Snooker Championship after a 6-3 victory over Michael White at the

  • CCTV appeal after credit card fraud at York store

    POLICE have issued CCTV of a person they would like to speak to following a credit card fraud in York. The incident happened at Clifton Mini Mart in Chrichton Avenue at around 5.30pm on November 14 2021, when a high-value purchase was made by two

  • Free ice rink planned at this popular pub

    ONE popular pub is opening its very own pop-up ice rink this year. An ice rink, hundreds of metres of Christmas lights, thousands of bulbs and towering trees will great visitors to The Black Swan in Helmsley next month To mark the re-opening

  • Covid-19 case rate in York drops by seven

    YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has dropped by seven - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area. The latest data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that the city's rate has dropped to 413.7 cases per 100,000 population. The PHE

  • Dates for magical festive family show coming to York

    A NORTH Yorkshire theatre company returns to the stage next week with four performances of its festive show. Green Hammerton-based Badapple Theatre Company will be back on stage with a revival of its magical family show The Snow Dancer touring

  • Strictly star set for York online event date

    A FORMER Communards and Strictly Come Dancing star turned popular cleric is set to put in an appearance at an event hosted in York. Reverend Richard Coles is set to deliver the keynote at York St John University’s second international online bereavement

  • York RI still top of the table after win over title rivals

    YORK RI 'A' remain top of the Red Goat York & District Table Tennis League division one after prevailing 6-4 against title rivals Shiyi Ling 'A', writes Dave Quinlan. York's Martin Lowe took the plaudits with a fine treble before Joe Wright and

  • College students raise vital funds for Children in Need

    STUDENTS from a college in North Yorkshire raised more than £310 for BBC’s Children in Need through their efforts recently. From creating their own Pudsey Bear keyrings to a pyjama day and charity tournaments, students from across Selby College

  • Police release image after man spotted masturbating on train

    OFFICERS investigating an indecent incident on a train travelling through Yorkshire have released an image of a person they would like to speak with. The incident happened on a train travelling between Bradford and Leeds. At around 7pm on Saturday

  • Pocklington RUFC star Albert Onelei called up to Samoa squad

    POCKLINGTON star Albert Onelei has received a late call-up to the Samoa squad who will take on a star-studded Barbarians this weekend, writes Phil Gilbank. Onelei has been a regular for Pocklington this season and a whirlwind 72 hours has seen

  • CCTV appeal after assault at pub in seaside town

    POLICE have issued CCTV images of a person they would like to speak to following an assault at a pub in a North Yorkshire seaside town. During the incident at the West Riding Pub in Scarborough in August this year, a member of security staff was

  • Yorkshire's Jordan Thompson relishing Big Bash opportunity

    JORDAN THOMPSON is relishing the opportunity to play in the Big Bash after signing as an overseas player for Hobart Hurricanes. The Yorkshire all-rounder has joined Harry Brook as two of the Hurricanes’ three overseas stars. Thompson has arrived

  • Bird flu 2021 outbreak: New rules in effect for all of UK

    Birds and poultry must be kept indoors from Monday under strict new measures to control the spread of bird flu. All keepers will be legally required to keep their birds housed or kept separate from wild birds, the Government has announced.

  • York area MPs speak out on social care vote

    A LOCAL MP has rebelled over the Government's latest social care proposals, whilst another abstained. The Government has proposed that people pay a maximum of £86,000 towards their social care, but many MPs believe this unfairly hits those in the

  • Views sought on Strensall and Towthorpe Neighbourhood Plan

    RESIDENTS in Strensall and Towthorpe are being invited to give their views on local planning matters. City of York Council is making the plea after Strensall with Towthorpe Parish Council formally submitted the Strensall with Towthorpe Neighbourhood

  • Fairy trail in York to bring a Christmas sparkle to the city

    A FAIRY trail in York is set to bring a sparkle to the city this Christmas as it will host a festive-themed event next month. Tracy Ostle, from York, put together the small fairy houses after coming up with the idea during the first national lockdown

  • 'Timeless' duo set for show in York next year

    A DUO renowned in the music industry for their timeless songs are preparing to perform a show at a popular York venue next year. The Proclaimers, made up of twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, will put on a show at York Barbican on October 19

  • Hessle Fire: See videos of the massive fire, explosions

    A massive factory fire forced evacuations in Hessle Wednesday night as massive flames and multiple explosions created a massive column of smoke over the community. The fire in the East Yorkshire community was reported at about 3:30pm on Wednesday

  • Natalie's hand-stitched messages of hope about addiction

    A unique exhibition launching at City Screen on Sunday will aim to help banish the stigma around caring for someone with an addiction. The ‘Stitch away the Stigma’ exhibition has been organised by York textile artist Natalie Needham in support

  • Fire reduces top restaurant to ashes

    UPDATED 12.10PM: Station manager Tony Walker from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said he is now currently investigating the cause of this devastating fire in the village Harome. He said: "There were no injuries reported and incident is

  • SNOW forecast for York

    YORK is set for sleet and snow showers on Saturday as a bitterly cold Arctic blast sweeps the country. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup is forecasting sleet showers during the day but says these are likely to turn to snow in the afternoon

  • Former Archbishop of York's charity sees steep rise in demand

    A CHARITY founded by a former Archbishop of York and a city-based entrepreneur has seen a dramatic increase in demand for help due to the pandemic. Charity ‘Acts 435’ has recorded a more than 50 per cent rise in people in need of help since Covid

  • Air purifying invention 'kills Covid', says engineer

    A COVID killing machine is set to reduce infections and save the country millions of pounds at a time of soaring absenteeism and energy bills by purifying the air without letting in the cold. The new device takes in room air, passing it over germicidal

  • York pet shop owner admits letting animal suffer

    THE OWNER of a York pet shop has admitted allowing an animal in his care to suffer. After a chameleon spent eight days at Acomb Pets, it had pus oozing from a wound, it was unable to eat, it was dehydrated and its skin was dry and paper like, Phil

  • York Press - New Business of the Year awards shortlist

    In this category of York Press Business of the Year awards, we celebrate those entrepreneurial individuals who have done their homework, spotted a gap in the market and bravely launched their own business. So much effort goes into starting a business

  • Fire crews battle large fire - roads closed

    EMERGENCY services have warned residents to keep their doors and windows closed as they respond to a large fire. Saxon Way is closed between Priory Park and Priory Way after a fire broke out at a plastics factory in Hessle, East Yorkshire, with