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Appeal after reports of sex assault near North Yorkshire supermarket
A WOMAN has reportedly been sexually assaulted in North Yorkshire. The county's police force has issued this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following an incident in Abbey Walk near Sainsbury's in Selby. It happened at 10.30am on
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York-based accountants and business advisory firm seeks apprentices
FORTUS has launched its 2024 Apprenticeship programme- known as the Fortus Academy. The programme includes the business advisory and accountancy company's offices in York and elsewhere in Yorkshire. The Fortus Academy aims to give young professionals
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Man attacked in North Yorkshire high street
A MAN suffered head injuries after an attack outside a pharmacy in North Yorkshire. The county's police force say it happened in the High Street outside the Tadcaster Pharmacy in Tadcaster at 4.40pm on Wednesday (September 25). A police spokesman
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WATCH: Video of moment car smashes through front of York bungalow
A video has now emerged of the moment a driver had a mishap while "parallel parking" - and smashed straight through the front of a bungalow. CCTV shows the Jaguar I-Pace pull up, appear to start to park, before shooting forwards at speed, towards
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Victim's 'immense courage' puts paedophile behind bars for 21 years
A paedophile and rapist who condemned a small North Yorkshire child to many years of trauma and pain has been jailed for 21 years. Ryedale detectives praised the victim’s courage in coming forward as she finally saw justice for the man who had
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New babies arrive at York wildlife park
Askham Bryan Wildlife Park near York has announced the arrival of four slender-tailed meerkat pups. The four are born to proud parents Lenny and Crookshanks, who were welcomed to the park in July. The four baby meerkats excited staff when they
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Man found dead in North Yorkshire - police appeal
A MAN has been found dead in a North Yorkshire town. The county’s police say the coroner is trying to find relatives of David Cundall, from Harrogate, who was 54-years-old and died on Thursday last week (September 26). Recommended reading:
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Search for 30 North Yorkshire farms to cut their carbon
The search is on for 30 North Yorkshire farms to see how they can cut their carbon emissions. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with NFU Energy, is offering fully funded assessments aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG
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Removable barriers to protect York homes from flooding approved - despite concerns
Plans for removable barriers which would be used instead of sandbags to protect York homes and businesses from flooding have been approved despite concerns from those living nearby. Environment Agency plans are set to see the barriers deployed
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Government agency near York to make savings from solar power
Fera Science Ltd of York has appointed Leeds-based engineers Meson to develop and implement a custom solar energy system, delivering annual energy bill savings of £24,000 a year. As the leading centre for plant and bee health, crop protection,
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Murder investigation underway in North Yorkshire
A MURDER investigation is underway after a man in his 50s has been found dead in a North Yorkshire town. The county's police say that shortly before 11pm on Sunday (September 30), they got a report of an incident at a flat in Strawberry Dale, Harrogate
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City to travel to Biggleswade for FA Cup fourth qualifying round
YORK City will travel to Biggleswade FC for their Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie. As part of the Northern section of the draw this afternoon, York have learned their opponents for their entry into the FA Cup. York were ball number
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Events for York and North Yorkshire employers on helping their staff cope with death
A company near York is helping firms, schools and other employers cope with bereavement. Jacqueline Gunn of Pocklington last year launched Workplace Bereavement Advocacy last year, noting a lack of bereavement support within schools and workplaces
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Motorbike stolen in York suburb
POLICE in York want to speak to after a motorbike theft in a city suburb. North Yorkshire Police say a green Kawasaki Ninja was stolen from Acomb Wood Drive in Woodthorpe between 11.25am and 11.30am on September 14. A police spokesman said:
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Smoke will be seen billowing out of York Minster tonight – here’s why
Smoke will be seen billow out of York Minster as part of a training exercise by the emergency services. Firefighters are carrying out the exercise at the historic building from 6pm to 9pm tonight (Monday, September 30). North Yorkshire Fire
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Stalemate with Spitfires and City a winnable game for visitors Eastleigh
EASTLEIGH manager Kelvin Davies was ‘disappointed’ that his side were unable to defeat York City on Saturday. A tense goalless draw at the LNER Community Stadium meant that the spoils were shared between both York and Eastleigh, with City feeling
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Harris hailed among Championship's best after standout Featherstone display
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth hailed captain Liam Harris as “one of the best players in the Championship” after his Man of the Match performance against Featherstone Rovers secured a coveted home Play-off Eliminator. The half-back scored twice
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Thief strikes at York shop
A THIEF has targeted a popular York supermarket. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV still of a man they want to speak to following a theft at Sainsbury's Local in Piccadilly on August 16. A police spokesperson said: "We’re asking members
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Changes made to new homes at prime York site
CHANGES have been made to several new homes being built at a prime York site. Several eagle-eyed readers of The Press spotted that newly fitted lintels above the front doors of homes on the new Persimmon Bootham Crescent development had been exposed
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North Yorkshire to stage first event for British Beauty Week
North Yorkshire will host its first official British Beauty Week event this October. A Festival of Health, Beauty and Longevity is taking place at Grantley Hall, near Ripon, on Sunday October 27. Hosted by This is Yorkshire Beauty founder
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York set for 'largest independent bookstore in Britain'
York is set for what promises to be “the largest independent book shop in Britain.” Independent booksellers Topping & Company will open a large new bookshop in the former Tourist Information Centre on the corner of Museum Street and Blake Street
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Thief raids popular York convenience shop
POLICE in York want to speak to a man after a theft at a convenience shop. It happened at Sainsbury's Local, Piccadilly, on 19 July 2024. Officers are asking members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the person in the image as
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Thief targets shop in North Yorkshire
POLICE want to speak to a woman after a raid on a shop in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say it happened at the Boyes store in Finkle Street, Malton on 8 August 2024. A force spokesman said: “We’re asking members of the public to get
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'I even had one on my head' - York care home residents meet 'unusual' visitors
A York care home has surprised its visitors with "unusual" guests. Residents at Ouse View were visited by Pirate Parrots on Tuesday, September 24. The company introduced residents to three parrots who showed off their tricks and gave a flying
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'He’s a rare find in the world' - bus named in honour of York community hero
A COMMUNITY hero has been celebrated with a bus named in his honour. John McGall, who runs the I am Reusable food bank in Leeman Road, York, was honoured in a ceremony that saw a bus named after him. Also celebrated was Anne Stamp who works
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Celebrate the festive season at Middletons Hotel in York
Middletons Hotel in York - part of Daniel Thwaites – launches its selection of Christmas activities for 2024. From festive catch ups with friends, to romantic winter getaways, and excuses to get the whole family together, Middletons Hotel have planned
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Here are the 10 best beauty salons in York, according to Press readers
PRESS readers have provided nominations for what they think are the 10 best beauty salons in York – with a winner to be announced over the coming weeks. We sent out a call to arms earlier this month for readers to tell us their favourite in the
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Large amount of baby milk taken from York shop
A LARGE amount of baby milk has been stolen from a shop in York. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV still of a man following a theft at the Co-Op in Tang Hall Lane on August 2 where a thief stole a lot of baby milk. Recommended reading
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‘Life is just not the same': father in knife warning after son’s death aged 23
The father of a 23-year-old man who died as a result of a knife wound in a North Yorkshire town has warned others about the dangers of carrying a knife. Martin Miller said “life is just not the same” following the death of his son Luke in Tadcaster
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Thief raids popular York supermarket
A RAID at a popular supermarket has sparked a police search in York. North Yorkshire Police say a thief struck at Sainsbury's Local in Burton Stone Lane in Clifton on July 21. A force spokesman said: “We’re asking members of the public to get
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Thief strikes in York suburb
POLICE in York are trying to trace a man after a theft in a city suburb. North Yorkshire Police has issued this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following a theft of a bike at 4.25pm on September 11 in Turner Close in Heworth. Recommended
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Thief strikes at well-known retailer in North Yorkshire
A THIEF has struck at a well-known outdoors retailer in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV still of a man they want to speak to following a theft in Scarborough at Millets in Newborough on August 2. A police spokesman
