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Major route through North Yorkshire closed - clear-up operation underway
A MAJOR route through North Yorkshire is closed to traffic after a spillage. The A170 Sutton Bank at Sutton Under Whitestonecliffe is closed both ways and blocked due to a spillage from Back Lane to Sutton National Park. The clean up is in
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Windy welcome for Queen as she visits North Yorkshire air base
The Queen had a windy welcome as she arrived at a North Yorkshire air base to meet RAF families who have transformed a corner of the site into a smallholding. Camilla visited RAF Leeming on Friday (September 6) where bees and chickens are kept
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More than 500 classic vehicles to go on show in York
More than 500 classic vehicles are to go on show in York as a popular event returns. York Historic Vehicle Group will hold its annual rally from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, September 15, at York Racecourse. This will be the rally’s 46th year in
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Adam Hinshelwood 'under no illusions' of Wealdstone threat to City
ADAM HINSHELWOOD is 'under no illusions' of the threat that Wealdstone poses to York City, despite their league position. Wealdstone have started their season with just one win from their opening six matches, a 1-0 triumph over AFC Fylde, and find
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From refugee to 'rising star': How Mariana Kachun 'moved' York hospitality chiefs
A Ukrainian refugee working in one of York’s top hotels has been given a scholarship to continue her studies in the city. Mariana Kachun has been impressing staff and management at Middlethorpe Hall and Spa since joining the hotel two years ago
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York shop stripped of licence after seizure of illicit cigarettes and vapes
A York shop has had its licence revoked following the seizure of hundreds of illicit cigarettes and vapes - and after a man was found to be working there illegally. York councillors revoked the licence of Slavic Foods, in Crichton Avenue, Clifton
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IN PICTURES: the first ever HAY Hospitality Awards held in York last night
THOSE at the coalface in delivering the best of York service and hospitality were recognised at the first awards of its kind in York last night (THUR). Hospitality Association York staged its inaugural awards ceremony at the Radisson Hotel York
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Plans for tip to close for 11 weeks postponed
PLANS to close a household waste recycling site for 11 weeks have been put on hold. As The Press reported last month, the site at Pocklington was set to be closed for eleven weeks from September for essential improvements. East Riding of Yorkshire
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Top supermarket chain to stock sausages created by North Yorkshire girl
A North Yorkshire primary school pupil’s winning sausage recipe is on a roll after making its way onto supermarket shelves. Since winning a competition launched by HECK! to find their next big sausage flavour, things have sizzled for eight-year-old
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Crash on major road in North Yorkshire cleared
A CRASH which closed one lane of a major road in North Yorkshire has now been cleared. One lane of the A46 was closed with slow traffic due to an overturned vehicle and an accident in the westbound carriageway at Barton Hill crossroads between
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'I feel great being here' - Malachi Fagan-Walcott raring to go in City loan stint
MALACHI FAGAN-WALCOTT is settling into life at York City after joining on a season-long loan from Cardiff City earlier this week. The towering centre-back became the tenth signing of the season for Adam Hinshelwood, with York securing Fagan-Walcott
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Dee returns to Knights contention for first time since June ahead of Widnes trip
JESSE Dee could play his first minutes since the beginning of June when York Knights travel to fellow play-off hopefuls Widnes Vikings on Sunday afternoon (3pm). The Australian centre has been sidelined with a bicep tear since their gutting 22-
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Burglars strike at shop in busy York street
There has been a burglary on a busy street in York. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after entry was gained and items were taken from The Fisherman's Wife Fish and Chip shop in Bishopthorpe Road. Officers said it happened
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TV star set to officially open major new store in York
A TV star is set to drop in for the official opening of the biggest outdoor store in Europe in York this weekend. Go Outdoors opened their new Go York store at Vangarde on the outskirts of the city on August 23 ahead of a grand opening tomorrow
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Radio station promises to bring glitter to York in launch today
GlitterBeam Radio, which bills itself as “the UK’s vibrant LGBTQ+ radio station”, launches on DAB in York today (Friday). The move expands its reach to over 200,000 potential listeners in the historic city. Founded by Eugenio Ceriello and Michael
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‘Children’s Champion’ lands city-wide recognition at York ceremony
A REMARKABLE teenager has been recognised for work in helping others at a ceremony in York. Isabella Martinez won Young Person of the Year, sponsored by Fera Science Limited, at this year’s York Community Pride Awards. Over the last few years
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Calendar boys in North Yorkshire cancer fundraiser
RJC Plant Services Ltd of Church Fenton, near Tadcaster, has marked its 10-year anniversary with the release of a naked calendar to raise funds for Melanoma UK. The move follows the recent diagnosis of a friend of the firm. Skin cancer is a serious
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Callum Harriott back in contention for City comeback vs Stones
CALLUM HARRIOTT is back in contention for selection for York City. Adam Hinshelwood has confirmed that long-term absentee Harriot is in contention for selection, having not featured for York since December 2023’s 0-0 draw at Rochdale. The winger
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Change at the top for North Yorkshire law firm
Harrogate-based Raworths has changed the leadership of its award-winning Trusts, Wills and Estates (TWE) team. Partners Alison Walker and Sam Jenner are taking over as joint heads of the 23-strong team, which recently won ‘Out of London Practice
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'Reinforcements around the corner' as Knights set for timely player boost
YORK Knights are set for a timely player boost in their push for the Betfred Championship play-offs, with boss Mark Applegarth stating “reinforcements are around the corner.” The Knights have struggled with injury throughout the campaign, with
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Father and son terrified York barber and customers in racial violence
A father and son injured two people and smashed windows in a racially motivated attack on a York barber’s shop, a court heard. One customer was so terrified by the violence he saw when he popped in for a hair trim that he ran out of the shop still
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Villager caught with £4,400 of cannabis keeps his freedom
A village drug dealer caught with cannabis worth up to £4,400 has been allowed to keep his freedom. Brian David Martin, 23, was the front seat passenger in a car travelling eastbound on the A64 in October 2022 when it was stopped by police, said
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York students take on major challenge for cause close to their hearts
A pair of York students are taking on a major challenge in aid of a cause close to their hearts. Charlee Dransfield and Nathan Woodhead, who both study at York St John University, have entered the Great North Run in aid of The Mental Health Foundation
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North Yorkshire landmarks to host free heritage events
Historic sites in North Yorkshire are holding a free open day. Heritage Open Days is a schemed by English Heritage set to take place this September at two of its North Yorkshire abbeys. According to a spokesperson for the sites: “The idea behind
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'Historic day' as 'alternative' school expands in York
A school in York which offers an "academic alternative" is celebrating the opening of its secondary provision. Pupils returned to York Steiner School, in Fulford, this week to discover that the older children are still there, as they showed them
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York comes together to celebrate 'unsung heroes' in special awards night
York Salvation Army manager Charlie Malarkey was among many special recipients in the The Press’ Community Pride Awards, sponsored by Fera Science Limited. All winners of the popular awards for York’s ‘unsung heroes’ were announced last night (
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Council leader backs tax on visitors to York - similar to one in Manchester
York's council leader has said she would support powers to levy a visitor tax after Northern mayors met in the city to call for greater devolution to boost economic growth. City of York Council leader Cllr Claire Douglas said she would like to
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Mother-of-three got innocent woman convicted of criminal offence
A speeding motorist’s bid to evade justice led to an innocent woman being wrongly convicted and bailiffs arriving at her door, York Crown Court heard. North Yorkshire Police clocked Katie Bonser, 39, doing 85mph in a 70mph zone on April 6, 2021
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‘We don’t want to be mediocre’: how this York bakery became one of the city’s best
A York village bakery which prides itself on only using high quality, local produce has been hailed as one of the best in the area by Press readers. Haxby Bakehouse, in Ryedale Court, has been nominated for The Press Best Bakery competition.
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Fresh plans for former care home site in York
IT'S back to the drawing board on plans for the site of a derelict old folks home in York amid fears over antisocial behaviour. As The Press reported back in March last year, there were plans for a 'groundbreaking' scheme to convert the former
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Hundreds turn out for major event at York venue
HUNDREDS of teachers from across York, Selby, Hull and East Yorkshire converged on a top York venue to hear one man's inspiring story. Richard McCann’s mother was the first woman to be killed by Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Recommended
