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Police incident closes bridge in York city centre
The Press was at Ouse Bridge, in Low Ousegate and Bridge Street at 7.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 4) with police, the ambulance service and two…
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Arrest after alleged fight in North Yorkshire pub with man taken to hospital
North Yorkshire Police said the alleged assault happened in The Moors Inn in Headlands Road, Appleton-le-Moors, on Saturday, August 1.
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Man charged in connection with death of Yorkshire girl, 9, in Arbroath
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath.
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Call for meeting over changes to Lifeline emergency service to be re-held
Opposition councillors are demanding a fresh vote on controversial changes to North Yorkshire’s Lifeline service after claiming disputed advice…
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Cash stolen from till at village hair salon
Police have released this image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary in Cawood near Selby. It happened on Rythergate onMonday 3 August, and involved cash being stolen from the till of a hairdressers. A North...
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Yorkshire couple call metal detectorist mid wedding after losing ring on beach
A bride was forced to call in a metal detectorist at her wedding - after her ring flew off her finger mid-ceremony.
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Row over top North Yorkshire restaurant’s outdoor seating plan
DOZENS of residents have clashed over a top North Yorkshire bar and restaurant’s outdoor seating proposals.
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Young girl crowned Little Miss York after overcoming bullying
Emelia has turned past adversity into newfound confidence after being crowned Little Miss York 2026.
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Row over top North Yorkshire restaurant’s outdoor seating plan
DOZENS of residents have clashed over a top North Yorkshire bar and restaurant’s outdoor seating proposals.
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Iconic social media platform set for big comeback 23 years after it was founded
Myspace, the early 2000s site synonymous with custom profile pages and emerging music artists, is being revived by Tim and Chris Vanderhook.
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Vale of York: Campaigners launch legal challenge over services decision
Campaigners opposing the proposed Vale of York motorway service area (MSA) have launched a High Court challenge against North Yorkshire Council’s decision to approve the scheme.
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Village produce show returns to North Duffield after 25-year break
North Duffield's community will see the comeback of the much-loved Produce & Handicraft Show.
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Jeremy Clarkson's 'thank you letters from benefit claimants' idea should go even further: Sarah Todd
NOW, The Yorkshire Post weekend edition remains an institution in our family. But being away from home – a very rare occurrence – meant that with no YP we had to make do with The Sunday Times.
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New accessibility cards launched as major North rail upgrade continues
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has introduced new Customer Communication Cards to help disabled passengers.
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People must ‘urgently come together’ to keep ex-York hospital site for public - MP
A “coalition of the willing” must “urgently come together” to help keep the former Bootham Park Hospital site in York for the public,…
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Man caused crash in North Yorkshire that left biker in four-week coma
A man may never drive again after he caused a crash on the A169 in North Yorkshire that left a motorcyclist in a coma for four weeks, York…
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York hotel launches special VIP menu for furry canine guests
The Milner York has launched a dog-friendly dining experience in response to increasing demand.
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Thief sprayed York shopworker with aerosol and threatened to set him on fire
A thief who threatened to burn down a York supermarket and set one of its staff on fire could not be jailed because of a recent change in the law,…
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North Yorkshire residents urged to prepare for home phone overhaul
North Yorkshire households are the latest to be included in Openreach’s digital switchover programme.
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Police incident closes bridge across river in York city centre
The Press was at Ouse Bridge, in Low Ousegate and Bridge Street at 7.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 4) with police, the ambulance service and two…
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Youth Theatre returns to York Theatre Royal main stage with classic show
York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre will present Wendy & Peter Pan on the main house stage next month.
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CCTV issued after bike stolen from York city centre
Police have issued this picture of a man they want to talk to over a bicycle theft. A bike was stolen from outside the Ask restaurant at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday, 28 July. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’ve issued this...
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Road closures planned across York for maintenance and utility works
Several roads and a public right of way across York are set to close for maintenance and utility works.
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Rapists and 'serious' child sex offenders will no longer be released early
The Government apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release.
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Roaring T. Rex to bring free dinosaur fun to Selby this weekend
A free dinosaur-themed event will take place at Market Cross on Saturday, August 8.
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People must ‘urgently come together’ to keep ex-York hospital site for public - MP
A “coalition of the willing” must “urgently come together” to help keep the former Bootham Park Hospital site in York for the public,…
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Pennines partnership key to road and rail improvements - The Yorkshire Post says
The Yorkshire Post has long held the view that working with our partners over the Pennines is key to seeing the North of England thrive.
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North Yorkshire attraction reduces family ticket prices for summer
Castle Howard, located in North Yorkshire, has introduced a 15 per cent discount on family and child tickets until September 1.
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Pocklington campaign aims to install 25 more life-saving defibrillators
A new charity campaign, Heart of Pocklington, hopes to raise funds for 25 new defibrillators.
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Sadness as farmer's 93-year family link to estate on outskirts of York to end
Andrew Wilkinson, who lives and works on The Scoreby Estate, bridging the A166 at Gate Helmsley and the A1079 near Kexby, said he must vacate the…
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Pocklington campaign aims to install 25 more life-saving defibrillators
A new charity campaign, Heart of Pocklington, hopes to raise funds for 25 new defibrillators.
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Farmers need help after extreme heat - The Yorkshire Post says
Yorkshire is not officially in a drought – but a journey across the region’s precious rural plains reveals what an agonising summer it is proving for our farmers.
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Police searching for 13-year-old boy missing in sea off Yorkshire coast
A search and rescue operation is under way to find a teenage boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said.
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Paintings, pop-up beach and Rapunzel: Nostell Priory set for summer of fun
Families are invited to engage with Wakefield’s Tudor history in a new way by exploring a famous painting of Thomas More at Nostell via interactive games and activities.
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Police issue images after assault in Easingwold
Do you know this man? He’s wanted by police investigating an assault in Easingwold. It happened at about 12.30am onSunday, 12 July outside** the Galtres Centre** in theMarket Place. Incident location If you can help police, you can contact...
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Fire started deliberately near river in York
Firefighters were called to an incident by the river in York last night (Tuesday). They went to Water End at8.28pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb crews were mobilised to a fire sighted near some...
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Poppleton art exhibition celebrates 25 years with anniversary show
Art in the Barn, based in Poppleton, is hosting its 25th annual show at the Tithe Barn later this month.
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App-based businesses must not ignore Europe’s accessibility wake-up call: Jason Crispin
The digital economy does not stop neatly at national borders. A UK business can sell into Europe through a phone, a checkout page or a booking app, often without opening an office overseas.
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Rave reviews and 'great' start for new take away in York city centre
A new take-away in the centre of York is reporting a successful launch for its Yorkshire pudding wraps, as it receives rave reviews online.
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North Yorkshire residents urged to prepare for home phone overhaul
North Yorkshire households are the latest to be included in Openreach’s digital switchover programme.
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York hotel launches special VIP menu for furry canine guests
The Milner York has launched a dog-friendly dining experience in response to increasing demand.
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Fancy living in a ‘distinguished’ period home in York? Now you can – for £325,000
A unique chance is being offered to live in a period home off Tadcaster Road in York – for £325,000.
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Pop-up campsite planned on land earmarked for holiday cabins near Richmond
A pop-up campsite could be opened on land earmarked for a controversial holiday park near the banks of the River Swale.
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Roaring T. Rex to bring free dinosaur fun to Selby this weekend
A free dinosaur-themed event will take place at Market Cross on Saturday, August 8.
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New accessibility cards launched as major North rail upgrade continues
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has introduced new Customer Communication Cards to help disabled passengers.
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Wildlife Trust issues warning after fires destroy Sheffield nature reserve
The Wildlife Trust has urged people to remain vigilant after a series of suspected deliberate fires destroyed wildflower meadows and threatened homes.
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North Yorkshire attraction reduces family ticket prices for summer
Castle Howard, located in North Yorkshire, has introduced a 15 per cent discount on family and child tickets until September 1.
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Village produce show returns to North Duffield after 25-year break
North Duffield's community will see the comeback of the much-loved Produce & Handicraft Show.
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Youth Theatre returns to York Theatre Royal main stage with classic show
York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre will present Wendy & Peter Pan on the main house stage next month.
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Yorkshire campsite becomes world's first accredited arboretum
Flaxton Meadows, located in Flaxton, has been accredited by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program for its commitment to tree conservation.