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Flat in North Yorkshire almost destroyed in fire
A flat in North Yorkshire has been almost completely destroyed in a fire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service sent crews from Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Tadcaster to the fire in Harrogate at 1.12pm today (September 4). They said
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Yorkshire brewery to stage third Oktoberfest
Buoyed by the sell-out success of previous events, organisers at a Yorkshire Wolds brewery have released tickets for a third Oktoberfest event. The event will take place at Wold Newton-based Wold Top Brewery, near Hunmanby, on Saturday September
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Tony McMahon transitions into new role as City's Director of Football
YORK City have appointed Tony McMahon as the club's new Director of Football. McMahon, 38, initially joined York in March 2023 prior to the arrival of majority co-owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla, performing in the role of assistant manager to
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Masked thug attacked man and woman with metal pole in York 'punishment beating'
A masked thug who broke into a York home and used a metal pole to inflict a “punishment beating” on two people has been jailed for more than five years. Jonjo Bedford, 27, broke into the property after smashing a kitchen window. Once inside
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York hospitality initiative reports success with first group
A TRAINING initiative for the hospitality sector is reporting success with its first trainees. Philip Bolson launched the York & North Yorkshire Hospitality Junior Board to boost the sector, which employs thousands of people in the county and supports
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North Yorkshire coast firm in take-over deal
JM Glendinning North Yorkshire has acquired established commercial and personal lines insurance broker C P Bennet Ltd. The Scarborough firm, led led by MD Alison Piercy, has made its second acquisition just months after its move to larger premises
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North Yorkshire duo's 'freezer on back' tribute in charity half marathon
A Selby businessman and a friend are to compete in this weekend’s Great North run with half a freezer strapped on each of their backs. Craig Allen and Neil Rawlinson are undertaking the cool tribute to remember Craig’s best friend Joshua Van Leader
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Top award for York charity manager
A leader at a York environment charity and nature reserve has received a top award for her research into zero waste programmes. Sam Taylor, a Waste & Recycling Manager at St Nicks, which is located in Tang Hall, just off Hull Road, was given a
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Milestone reached in York for cheap bus fares as improvements continue
A £17.3M government-funded bus service improvement plan is boosting bus-related facilities in York and driving passenger use, particularly amongst young people. City of York Council says the plan, announced in 2022, has delivered 250,000 reduced
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Warning to criminals in North Yorkshire after car crushed
A WARNING has gone out to poachers to keep out of North Yorkshire, after a criminal's car was seized and crushed. North Yorkshire Police say that in August last year, police received late-night reports from the local community of hand lamps and
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Trip to Woking moved to later kick-off time for City
YORK City have a new kick-off time for their match with Woking on Saturday, October 5. Adam Hinshelwood’s side will visit the Laithwaite Community Stadium in early October in the Vanarama National League, now at the revised time of 5.30pm.
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Where do you shop? 3 pretty North Yorkshire high streets crowned among UK's best
Where do you like to go shopping in North Yorkshire? If you’re looking for somewhere new to shop until you drop, three high streets in the county have been revealed among the UK's very best. Shambles in York as well as high streets in Pateley Bridge
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Shop in York closes after seven months
A shop in York’s city centre has closed after seven months. Edwardian Bedding, 18-19 Colliergate, opened in February this year. The bedding company added to their portfolio of stores, which includes sites in Shrewsbury, Hornsea, Mexborough
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Popular market returns to North Yorkshire towns this weekend
A POPULAR outdoor artisan market is back in two North Yorkshire towns this weekend offering products from a range of local businesses. Little Bird Artisan Markets are back in Easingwold this Saturday (September 7) and also heading to Wetherby on
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Show apartment opens at luxury York villa development
A show apartment has opened at a grand York villa as part of a development of 21 luxury homes. Work started earlier this year, with completion at Beverley Court on Shipton Road due by the end of the year. Already, some 30 per cent of the apartments
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Heworth's relegation dogfight to be settled on final day of NCL season
HEWORTH will learn their National Conference League Premier Division fate in a final day decider against Hunslet. Saturday’s stunning 40-14 victory at old Cumbrian rivals Egremont Rangers ensured that their battle for survival will go down to the
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Arsonists cause 'significant damage' to North Yorkshire farm
ARSONISTS caused ‘significant damage’ to farmland in North Yorkshire. The incident happened between midnight and 1pm on Tuesday, September 3 in Newhay Farm, Hemingbrough, close to Selby, and involved crops in fields being set alight, said North
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Knights boss 'gutted' to lose Michael to rivals Bulls
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth is “gutted” to lose prop Ronan Michael to rivals Bradford Bulls at the end of the season. The Irish forward has penned a two-year contract at Odsal, where he will reunite with Eamon O’Carroll, who he first worked
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Assault outside York supermarket - suspect in his 70s
There has been an assault outside a supermarket in York. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at around 3.30pm on Tuesday, August 27, outside Sainsbury’s in Foss Bank. "The victim sustained injuries to his head and neck," a force
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Burglars raid popular York shop
BURGLARS have raided a shop in York. North Yorkshire Police say it happened at 2.55am on Wednesday (September 4) at Mooboo Bubble Tea in Walmgate and involved someone kicking the door in and grabbing the cash drawer from the till before leaving
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York MP hints at voting against Government over controversial decision
A York MP has suggested she could not vote with the Government on a controversial decision. Rachael Maskell, the York Central MP, appeared to signal she was willing to disobey her party’s orders to vote for the ending of universal winter fuel payments
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Sausage-eating top dog to open major pet store in York this month
Major pet retailer Jollyes will open its first York store on the edge of the city later this month. The store, at Monks Cross Shopping Park will open at 10am on Friday September 20 in a unit vacated by Tui travel earlier this year. The store
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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter
A form of cost of living support, which was due to end in September, has been extended through April 2025. The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials. It was due to expire in September
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British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change
British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers ahead of the energy price cap next month. The largest energy firm in the country said: “Ofgem will increase the energy price cap by £149 on October 1. "We’ll keep this page updated, so you
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Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made
An anti-poverty charity has warned that almost half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food within the last month, as they called on the Government to take urgent action. The Trussell Trust has published new research, showing the stark
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How much will your state pension increase by next year?
Pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April, reports have suggested. According to the reports, the Treasury’s internal working calculations would see the pension payments boosted as a result of the triple lock. Under the
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York fraudster who claimed he had cancer cheated victims out of more than £250k
A “Walter Mitty” fraudster who cheated friends and others out of more than a quarter of a million pounds while on court bail has been jailed for the second time. Nicholas Aaron Whiteside, 29, falsely claimed to have cancer among other lies he fed
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Final member of major York and Scarborough drugs gang sentenced
The final member of a drugs gang that ran a heroin and cocaine operation between Liverpool and North Yorkshire has been sentenced. The boss of the gang Gerrard Parkins, 27, got £23,000 in profits from the operation and is among seven gang member
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Additional £320,000 to be invested into York village's waterways
An additional £320,000 is being invested into a York village's waterways. Yorkshire Water is investing the money to lay new pipes in Poppleton, York, in a bid to improve resilience in the water network ahead of planned new residential developments
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'I've got to do something' - York student helps families in war-torn Gaza
"When I was able to send him the first £80 or so he was so thankful, he was able to buy his infant daughter medication." Those are the words of York-born Felix Clayton McClure, who is raising money for two displaced families in war-torn Gaza.
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York-based rail firm increases journeys to major event
A York-based rail firm has announced increased services for a major upcoming event. Ahead of the Great North Run on Sunday, September 9, LNER has announced that it will be running an additional five trains for attendees. The company said that
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York company's plans on site of former B&M store destroyed by fire get go-ahead
A York-based craft fabric company’s plans for a central operations hub at a recently-constructed business park have been approved. Bugsweed’s Retail Ltd’s plans for Unit 3 in Clifton Moor’s Marrtree Business Park includes space for displaying products
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Teenager missing in North Yorkshire found safe and well
UPDATED: A teenager missing from home in Sutton-in-Craven has been found safe and well. The county’s police say Kieran was last seen at 3pm on Tuesday (September 3) in Sutton-in-Craven and they’re growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
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New addition brings 'impressive skills set' to job at top York firm
THE team at a leading York solicitors has a new addition to their number. Haroon Qayum is joining Roche Legal and is also setting out on a challenging 18 months taking MBAs which involve studying in Durham and Germany. Haroon said he is relishing
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Couple started bakery from their home and now it’s one of York's best, say readers
A husband-and-wife team started a bakery from the kitchen of their York home – and Press readers say it’s now one of the best in the city. Bluebird Bakery, in Acomb Road, has been nominated for The Press Best Bakery competition. Readers can
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Anger as new single-decker electric buses too tall to fit under York bridge
Residents in a York suburb have lost a bus service because First’s new electric single-decker buses are too tall to go under a bridge, a councillor said. Kallum Taylor, Holgate ward councillor, said the “farcical” situation means residents in the
