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How North Yorkshire lad took a lead in a family firm
Thomas Lupton has revealed his determination to ensure Econ Engineering continues to prosper as he celebrates his fourth anniversary with the family-run business. Thomas, 26, said the shock death of his father Andrew, a director of the company,
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York animal health products company reports growth
York-headquartered animal health business, Animalcare Group, has reported rising revenues in a trading update for the six months ending June 30. The company, based at Monks Cross, reported “transformational” change after selling Identicare and
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BBC removes episode of Doctor Who from iPlayer which featured Huw Edwards
An episode of Doctor Who which featured former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been removed from the broadcaster's iPlayer service. Edwards played himself briefly in the Series 2 episode 'Fear Her' which was part of David Tennant's debut series
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North Yorkshire firm appoints new finance director
Harrogate-based vehicle leasing specialist Synergy has appointed Adam Whiteley as finance director. With 20 years of working in the finance sector in the chemical and automotive industries, Adam brings a wealth of skills and experience. He is committed
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'Feels like home' - Oli Field pens new Knights deal until the end of 2025
OLI FIELD has penned a contract extension with the York Knights until the end of the 2025 season. Field will initially remain a York player until the end of the 2025 season, joining Joe Brown in agreeing new terms with the club. The Knights
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York nursery plants success for Scottish gardens rejuvenation
A York-based nursery has supplied more than £215,000 of plants for a £28.3 million rejuvenation of a park in a Scottish city. Johnsons Nurseries of Whixley supplied the plants to Aberdeen’s historic Union Terrace Gardens as part of a partnership
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance in plea for vital blood donations amid national shortage
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is urging people to donate blood amid a national shortage. These vital donations could “be the difference between life and death for someone in need”, the charity said. The call comes as national blood shortages
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Staff moves at York accountancy firm
360 Chartered Accountants has made three appointments across its administrative team. Sarah Dalton has been promoted to office manager from administrative assistant. Sarah joined 360 over three years ago with much experience in back-office processes
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Hundreds to attend East Yorkshire firm's beef conference
Some 400 farming delegates are set to gather in Lincolnshire for Warrendale Wagyu’s annual conference this September to hear from industry professionals on the future of the UK and global Wagyu market. The UK’s leading manufacturer of Wagyu beef
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York firm borrows from Northern Powerhouse fund for buyout
A York accountancy firm has secured a six-figure loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund to support its continued growth following its acquisition of another local practice. The funding for Change Accountants is the first deal in York
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Founder’s course boosts York firm
York digital agency The Distance has grown its turnover by a quarter (26%) after founder Anthony Main completed the Help to Grow: Management Course. Anthony founded the app development agency 15 years ago, creating products for the NHS, EDF and
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York police officer sacked for sending explicit image to colleague
A POLICE officer who operated in York has been dismissed following a misconduct hearing. North Yorkshire Police held an 'accelerated misconduct hearing' into former constable James Spencer - who was based in the crime recording and occurrence management
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Burglar strikes in North Yorkshire village
A BURGLAR has struck in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Police say the raid happened between 2.40pm and 4.20pm on Wednesday (July 31) in School Road in Hemingbrough. A police spokesman said: "The offender entered by smashing a window
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Knights star Bailey Antrobus nearing recovery from long-term injury
BAILEY ANTROBUS is back in full training for the York Knights after a lengthy anterior cruciate ligament injury. The York centre has endured a long spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury in training, meaning that he is yet to appear
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Woman taken to hospital after suspected assault in York
A woman has been taken to hospital after a suspected assault in York. North Yorkshire Police said the incident occurred down a ginnel in Bootham Row - just off Bootham and Gillygate. They received reports of an altercation between two men and
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Major new community fund launched for York
A major new community fund has been launched in York to help create a ‘healthier and fairer’ city for everyone. At least £150,000 will be available from later this month thanks to initial investments from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and York
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10 bizarre UK laws you may have broken from flying a kite to handling a salmon
The majority of Brits have previously broken the law often without realising it, according to research. Some are more modern and well-known than others, with the likes of drunk driving and thievery being some of the most commonly broken laws.
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120 homes development approved at historic York estate
A former mental health facility in York built in the 18th century is to be restored and converted into housing. The move comes as the PJ Livesey Group also gains planning approval to create 120 homes on the site off Heslington Road known as The
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Woman attacked and racially abused in York
A WOMAN has been assaulted and subjected to racist abuse in York. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened just before 8.30pm on Tuesday, July 30, near to the Rio Brazilian Steakhouse in Bridge Street close to Ouse Bridge when the victim
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York MP remembers late Grandma with care home visit
A York MP visited a local care home on Yorkshire Day, to remember his late Grandma. Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, visited Rosevale Care Home where his Grandma, Millie, was cared for until just before the pandemic. This visit came after
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'Dangerous' predator who manipulated and took advantage of teenage girls jailed
A "dangerous" sexual predator from East Yorkshire who manipulated and took advantage of teenage girls and women while making secret explicit videos of their relationship is now behind bars. Luke Greenfield “manipulated women and girls for his own
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York farm scoops two top awards for its ice cream
York-based ice cream manufacturers Yorvale has scooped a double helping of prizes at the 2024 Great Taste Awards. Yorvale’s Vanilla with Vanilla Pod and Blueberry Waffle flavours were both awarded 1 star in the Ice cream and sorbet category, marking
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Selby Town seal first point of the season in midweek stalemate
SELBY Town recorded their first goal and point on Tuesday night with an entertaining 1-1 draw with new club to the league, Club Thorne Colliery, at a sunny Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium. A great crowd of 287 saw Selby under the cosh in the early exchanges
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Major housing scheme on edge of York finally gains approval after nearly ten years
A major housing scheme on the edge of York has finally won approval after nearly ten years. The planning committee of City of York approved a scheme from Persimmon Homes for 162 new homes off Hull Road when it met yesterday (Thursday). The
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Man arrested after police swoop in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been arrested after police swooped in North Yorkshire. The county's police force say that during CID and Scarborough police patrols on the Barrowcliff Estate in Scarborough, officers had made a drugs arrest. A police spokseman said
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Crash on major road in North Yorkshire cleared
A CRASH on a major road has been cleared. A crash on the M62 in North Yorkshire has been cleared. All traffic was being temporarily held with stationary traffic after a crash involving a van and a car on the M62 westbound from juntion 34 the A19
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Preview of Day 7 at the Olympics as swimming and tennis medals up for grabs
Duncan Scott will look to emulate his heroics of Tokyo 2020 as Britain’s most decorated Olympic swimmer takes to the pool with gold in his sights on Day 7. After taking home four medals from Tokyo - the most ever collected by a Brit at a single
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How York Press business award boosted village brewery
Winning a York Press business award boosted the sales and social media profile of a village brewery, just outside the city. Ainsty Ales of Acaster Malbis was founded in 2010 and last year won the York Press Small Business of the Year Award, which
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'Not just York that is overgrown - my village is too and here's the photo'
Not just York that is overgrown - my village is too I AGREE wholeheartedly with the former councillor and Lord Mayor, Ian Gillies, that the City of York Council have allowed so many green areas to become overgrown and unkempt (The Press, July 26
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Police close road in North Yorkshire after crash
POLICE have closed a road in North Yorkshire after a crash. North Yorkshire Police say Waterstead Lane is currently closed in Whitby due to a crash last night (August 1). A police spokesman said: “The road is blocked and emergency services
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Oldest Pub in York in Best Pub 2024
THE final pub in our Best Pub 2024 also doubles as the city’s oldest public house. Ye Olde Starre Inne is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite pubs in York and North Yorkshire
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City of York Council complaints have reduced, figures show
The number of complaints made against City of York Council has fallen, according to official figures. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has published its annual review report alongside its performance data for all local authorities
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'He’s a good climber and a good person' - York's Hamish in Olympic gold bid
"WE'RE just as proud of him for his mindset as we are for his sporting achievements." Those were the words of York businessman Angus McArthur, speaking about his son, Hamish, who is one of four Britons chosen to represent Team GB in the rock climbing
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'I’m going ahead and going somewhere I like' - York man on 111 mile endurance walk
A YORK man has set out on a gruelling endurance challenge to the place that helped him at his lowest. Chris Kendall, who is 33 and lives in Heworth, is setting out on an endurance walk where he plans to travel the 111 miles from York Minister to
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‘Leave the knife,' York man says he shouted at alleged attacker before police swooped
A man who helped stop an alleged attacker in a York street said he shouted: “Leave the knife” at him before police swooped. Abdu Abdrabo claimed he was walking to work when he saw a man wielding a weapon in Lawrence Street on Saturday morning (
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Artist management label from village near York has act listed for top UK music award
A ‘do-it-yourself’ artist management label run from a village near York is celebrating a nomination against the majors for one of the nation’s leading music awards. Bridge The Gap, operated from Bilbrough by founder Eric Karsenty, looks after jazz
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North Yorkshire man falsely claimed people were being held at gunpoint
A man has been given a year-long suspended prison sentence because he repeatedly rang the 999 services when there wasn't an emergency. Gary Anthony Sullivan falsely claimed people were being held at gunpoint when he dialled 999 on June 17, 2023
