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Suspected drink driver calls police and reports HIMSELF
A suspected drink driver called police to report himself to officers. North Yorkshire Police said it received a call just before 12pm today (Monday, February 12) from a man who said he was "drink driving" and "didn't know what he is doing".
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Row breaks out over planned £600k cuts to York library funding
YORK’s ruling Labour administration has responded with fury to a letter from the directors of the city’s independently-run library service asking for it to be spared from council cuts. The letter, sent to every city councillor in York and signed
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York City looking to 'exploit' Dorking's weaknesses in crucial clash
NEAL ARDLEY will look to ‘exploit the weaknesses’ of Dorking Wanderers ahead of their match with York City on Tuesday evening (7.45pm). York welcome a Dorking side that currently occupy 21st position in the Vanarama National League table, having
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Three issues statement to UK customers amid network outages over 'past few days'
Thousands of Three customers in the UK were left without service this morning (February 12) after issues regarding the provider's mobile network were reported on Downdetector. At around 11.30am, there was a peak of 12,674 reports with various problems
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Do you need to microchip your dog and what happens if you don't?
Have you got a pet dog who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your dog needs to be microchipped. Dogs can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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Woman in crash on main route through York - emergency crews called in
A WOMAN has been involved in a crash in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 4.23pm today (February 12) after reports of a crash in Wigginton Road in York. Read next: 'Wow! Let's get the kettle on!
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Antiques expert warns others not to ignore signs when it comes to ill health
Reading about King Charles and his cancer diagnosis I wanted to write about something that’s not antiques-related unless I’m the antique! Here’s a word to anyone concerned about themselves or a loved one and about a very frightening word, CANCER
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Dog walker and pet bitten by unleashed dogs in York
A walker was bitten by a dog as they tried to protect their own pet, police said. Now North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after the incident in New Lane, Huntington, York. The victim was walking their dog when the pet was attacked
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'Big-top bonanza' as part of spring and summer line-up at York theatre
SOME of the 'greatest shows on earth' are coming to York Theatre Royal for the spring/summer season as the building hosts a big top bonanza. The theatre will be restaging its Jules Verne inspired family show Around the World in 80 Days-ish from
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Dan Batty in contention for first York City start since October
NEAL ARDLEY has confirmed that Dan Batty will be in contention for his first York City start since October in tomorrow night's match with Dorking Wanderers (7.45pm). Batty has missed up to four months of first-team action after a lengthy injury
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Police probe mystery as man found in road with head and chest injuries
Mystery surrounds an incident in which a man was found in the road with head and chest injuries. The man was discovered in the road in Garnet Street, Tadcaster, at around 5am on Sunday, February 11. North Yorkshire Police said the man had suffered
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New public square planned for York
PLANNING approval has been granted for a new public square in York. The square at York Central has been granted approval by City of York Council. The site, behind York Railway Station is one of the largest city centre brownfield regeneration
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Fire-hit pub at heart of North Yorkshire community up for sale
A MUCH-LOVED North Yorkshire pub has gone on the market. The family-run Tiger Inn at Coneythorpe, near Knaresborough, was renovated and refurbished after a fire in November 2020. As The Press reported at the time, when the pub reopened almost
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'Why not fix potholes instead of spending millions upgrading York station?'
I wonder how many people agree with me that, instead of millions being spent millions on upgrading York railway station, money could instead be spent on sorting out the pot holes on most of the roads in York and surrounding countryside. When driving
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'Why are hospital waits so long? An incompetent government - and bad management'
The reason a paramedic had to wait 10 hours in A&E for treatment at York Hospital (The Press, February 10) is the same as everyone else: an incompetent government that pledged £350 million per week after Brexit and bad management. Dave Bland
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"Why do so many cyclists insist on riding in the dark without lights?'
Can anybody explain why so many cyclists choose to ride in the dark with dark clothing and without working rear lights? Both a colleague and I were startled to find somebody with no rear lights pedalling along Wigginton Road - a 60mph road with
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'Several thousand pounds' of damage caused to city centre stores after burglary
Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to two shops in York city centre after a burglary. North Yorkshire Police has released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Coney Street, York, in October
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Suspected stolen bikes recovered by police in York
Three suspected stolen bikes have been recovered by police in York - and now officers hope to trace the rightful owners. The bicycles were recovered after North Yorkshire Police executed a warrant. A police spokeswoman said: "Officers would
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Dewsbury delivered 'complete package' as boss reflects on Cup defeat to Knights
DALE Ferguson believes that Dewsbury Rams delivered the "complete package" for 80 minutes against York Knights despite their eventual defeat in the Betfred Challenge Cup Third Round. Second-half tries from Oli Field and Nikau Williams sealed a
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'Please don’t cut the funding for our libraries'
I write in response to City of York Council’s proposal to cut £300,000 in each of the next two years from its funding contract with Explore library services (The Press online, January 17). Like many others I completely rely on my local branch library
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Trailer stolen from North Yorkshire farm
A TRAILER has been stolen from a farm in North Yorkshire. An iFor Williams trailer was stolen from a farm in Follifoot, Harrogate on Saturday, January 27. Police say it happened between 9.30pm and 9.37pm. A spokesperson for the force said
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Man found dead in River Foss was unlawfully killed, fresh inquest concludes
A MAN whose body was found in the River Foss was unlawfully killed, an inquest has concluded 17 years after his death. In 2008, the then coroner for York Donald Coverdale reached an open verdict over the death of David John James Clarke, 43, who
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'Wow! Let's get the kettle on!' Prime Minister drops in at York support centre
THE Prime Minister has been in York today at a support centre which has helped 5,000 people in the year since it opened. York Against Cancer’s Leveson Centre celebrated its first anniversary just a few weeks ago and this morning (February 12) got
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Prime Minister gets on the buses in North Yorkshire to hail transport cash
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said bus services are benefitting from the Government’s decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2, as he visited a depot in North Yorkshire. Mr Sunak was speaking as he was shown around the latest electric buses on Monday
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Tickets flying for England Six Nations training session at LNER Community Stadium
OVER 7,000 tickets have been sold for England Men’s Six Nations open training session at the LNER Community Stadium next month. As The Press previously reported, Steve Borthwick’s squad will head to the city on March 1 for the session, which will
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New London tube trains set to be built in East Yorkshire
THE bulk of new trains for the London Tube network will be constructed in a factory in East Yorkshire. Siemens say that about 80 per cent of the new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled in Goole, by Siemens Mobility confirms. The firm is
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New exhibition opens at one of York's most well-known attractions
A TEMPORARY exhibition has opened at one of York’s best-known attractions. The National Railway Museum (NRM) has opened ‘Go as you Please’, which it says will highlight underrepresented and authentic stories about disability alongside 20th century
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York firm's deal creates ‘one of the biggest’ IT service companies
A YORK-based company has acquired a Midlands firm to create one of the UK’s largest providers of software, solutions and services to both the public and private sector. boxxe, which has its headquarters in Artemis House, Eboracum Way, Layerthorpe
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York hospitality sector ‘a standout performer’ says industry group
In a year marked by the cost-of-living crisis and escalating business rates, hospitality vendors in the North have demonstrated growth and resilience over the past year, averaging 7.2 per cent sales growth. New research conducted by Northern Restaurant
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One stop guide for parents in York and North Yorkshire
THE Press Education Yearbook 2024 is out now. Available to read online now, the 45-page free guide is packed with helpful articles, advice and guidance. The Education Yearbook 2024 is a one stop guide to help parents decide how to give their
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"Bitterly disappointed" - Southend boss vexed at York City defeat
KEVIN MAHER admitted that he was ‘bitterly disappointed’ after Lenell John-Lewis’ late strike earned York City a 1-0 victory at Southend United on Saturday. A vital three points for York saw Neal Ardley’s side leapfrog Southend in the Vanarama
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Can't afford to get on the housing ladder? Why not build your own York home...
HERE’S an opportunity for anyone desperate to get their first foot on the housing ladder: your own brand-new two-bed home in York, for a starting price of just £95,000. The only slight problem – that £95,000 only buys you the plot of land. Then
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I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who
If you are looking for a cheap alternative to a night out this Valentine's Day, look no further than your local supermarket. From Aldi to M&S and everywhere in between, most of the major supermarkets have their own Valentines meal deal.
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20,000 new homes to be built as part of £3 billion Government backed boost
A boost of £3 billion is expected to deliver 20,000 new homes as part of the Government-backed loan fund, the affordable homes scheme. The fund aims to give providers, including local authorities, access to lower-cost fixed-rate debt to increase
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Researchers call upon public to help with project to boost UK bumblebee numbers
A new project to help boost the UK's bee population has been launched, and researchers are asking for help from members of the public. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is launching the ‘Bumbles on Blooms’ initiative to identify which plants
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Indie greats set for headline summer gig in North Yorkshire
A top indie band has been announced as the headliner for a summer concert in North Yorkshire. James will take to the stage at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Friday, July 26. The Manchester group – best known for hits Sit Down and Laid – will
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OPINION: In dark times, I see people caring...
A couple of weeks ago, on one of the coldest nights of the year, I was walking to the station and saw a large man in a donkey jacket allowing his Rottweiler to harass a homeless man and his small, white dog. I intervened to stop this and got chatting
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Vandals strike in York suburb
VANDALS have struck in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say they are investigating a series of attacks on vehicles with wing mirrors smashed on cars in Hambleton Terrace and Haughton Road in Clifton on February 4 and 5. Read next:
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Five flood warnings in place in York as river levels continue to rise
FIVE flood warnings are in place for York as river levels continue to rise in the city. The Viking Recorder on the Ouse in York is reading 3.54 metres above normal levels and rising. The highest ever level was 5.40m, recorded on November 4, 2000
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Student's jaw broken in two places after he joked about a football
A GARAGE worker broke a student’s jaw in two places in violence sparked by a joke about a football, York Crown Court heard. The victim and two other students were returning to their home in Tang Hall, York, when they were assaulted by Adam Ozam
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Brave Cain, 22, from York vows to help others after being given a year to live
A brave 22-year-old from York has been given one year to live after being diagnosed with a brain tumour and is dedicating that time to helping others. Personal trainer Cain North has stage four malignant glioblastoma – an aggressive, fast-growing
