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Firefighters rescue two people locked in York garden
Two people were trapped in a York garden last night (Thursday). Firefighters were called to the incident on Osbaldwick Lane at7.07pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from Easingwold responded to a...
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Senior solicitor at Ramsdens welcomed into historic York guild
Joanne Coen, senior partner at Ramsdens Solicitors, has been welcomed as a member of the Company of Merchant Taylors of the City of York.
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Andy Burnham’s fiscal devolution announcement is to be welcomed
It is refreshing to finally have a Prime Minister in Number 10 who gets the importance of addressing regional inequality, not just paying lip service to it.
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Award-winning Hopbucha launched by Yorkshire brewing partners
Yorkshire’s Theakston Brewery and Equinox Kombucha have launched a new alcohol-free Hopbucha.
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Why we must all take pride in who we are and how we act - Daxa Patel
Walking through the woods this morning with my German Shepherd reminded me of how blessed we are with the green fields and woods in our midst. Those tasked with maintaining this including community volunteers deserve our gratitude and applause.
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Winner of best pub in York prize two years ago has the chance to reclaim its crown
The Lord Nelson in Main Street, Nether Poppleton, has been shortlisted by readers of The York Press as one of their favourites in an annual Best Pub…
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North Yorkshire patient regains independence after NHS rehabilitation
Diana Scott-Brown says she has regained her independence thanks to the care and support of an NHS rehabilitation team in North Yorkshire.
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Free bus travel for children across York and North Yorkshire this August
Families in York can look forward to more affordable days out this summer thanks to a new travel scheme.
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Aviva and Mencap launch financial confidence programme in York
Mencap and major York employer Aviva have launched a financial confidence programme for people with learning disabilities.
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Free bus travel for children launches across East Riding this summer
Buses in Hull and East Yorkshire will offer free travel to children under the Government’s Great British Summer Savings Scheme.
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Shoplifter walked in circles before trying to leave York store with £1,160 of goods
A first-time shoplifter walked round and round a Marks and Spencer shop in York before trying to walk out without paying for clothing and other…
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Music and activism unite with York gig aimed at challenging racism
Love Music Hate Racism York will hold its third live gig of 2026 at The Fulford Arms in York.
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First look at Italian wine bar opening in Northallerton's Treadmills site
Veeno, a new addition to Northallerton’s growing food and drink scene, will open this September at the redeveloped Treadmills site.
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York poetry group announces autumn season to mark 12 years of poetry nights
Say Owt, founded in 2014, is celebrating with a season of events in York.
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Survey invites York and North Yorkshire young people to share experiences
Young people are being asked to take a new survey on gender violence, sexism, and misogyny launched by York and North Yorkshire.
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Robert Bush: Disgraced funeral director to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case
Disgraced funeral director Robert Bush is to learn his fate after a five-day sentencing hearing in which more than 200 victims described the devastating impact of his crimes.
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Survey invites York and North Yorkshire young people to share experiences
Young people are being asked to take a new survey on gender violence, sexism, and misogyny launched by York and North Yorkshire.
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Cowboy-themed celebration brings Wild West fun to Boroughbridge care home
Boroughbridge Manor care home brought a taste of the Wild West for National Day of the Cowboy.
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Supermarket chain to serve Yorkshire Tea in all cafés to mark Yorkshire Day
Morrisons will begin offering the tea blended by Taylors of Harrogate at all 343 of its cafés for Yorkshire Day.
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Knifeman who nearly killed York teenager has bid to cut jail term rejected
A knifeman who nearly killed a teenager by stabbing him in a York street has failed in his bid to get his 52-month prison sentence reduced.
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York Mosque holds event feeding vulnerable people for free after ‘shot fired’ outside
York Mosque held its community kitchen event to feed vulnerable people for free hours after a shot was reportedly fired outside.
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Knife-carrying teenager arrested after ruining funeral at York crematorium
Mourners had to intervene and call police when a knife-carrying teenager ruined a funeral at York Crematorium, the city’s magistrates heard.
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Pocklington IT experts earn prestigious Broadcom Knight recognition
Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification.
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York poetry group announces autumn season to mark 12 years of poetry nights
Say Owt, founded in 2014, is celebrating with a season of events in York.
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These are the fashion names to watch as this Yorkshire university sends out award-winning designers
As Leeds Arts University celebrates 180 years, Yorkshire Post Fashion Editor Stephanie Smith finds out about the challenges and rewards faced by modern-day fashion students as they prepare to step into the industry.
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Supermarket chain to serve Yorkshire Tea in all cafés to mark Yorkshire Day
Morrisons will begin offering the tea blended by Taylors of Harrogate at all 343 of its cafés for Yorkshire Day.
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York Mosque holds event feeding vulnerable people for free after ‘shot fired’ outside
York Mosque held its community kitchen event to feed vulnerable people for free hours after a shot was reportedly fired outside.
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Aviva and Mencap launch financial confidence programme in York
Mencap and major York employer Aviva have launched a financial confidence programme for people with learning disabilities.
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Train operator cuts carbon emissions while carrying record numbers of passengers
LNER has reported a nine per cent reduction in carbon emissions over the past year while carrying more customers.
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Pocklington IT experts earn prestigious Broadcom Knight recognition
Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification.
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Time is ticking for the new Prime Minister to grasp the nettle on social care reform - Ismail Mulla
There’s a sense of deja vu once again with talk of reforming the social care system. Many Prime Ministers have tried and many have failed. Previous attempts have been scuppered as they were deemed too costly or the idea of putting up taxes was too unpalatable.
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Whitby's Whale Bone Arch to be replaced by bronze replica
North Yorkshire Council says the famous Whitby landmark, consisting of real bones, is deteriorating.
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Insurance merger creates larger NFU Mutual agency across Yorkshire
NFU Mutual’s Vale of York Agency has joined forces with the Boston Spa Agency to form a single, expanded operation.
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Mourners ‘traumatised’ after knifeman threatens them at York funeral
A funeral at York Crematorium was thrown into chaos when a drunken man turned up with a knife and threatened to stab one of the mourners. Matthew Robson, 19, was at the crematorium ostensibly to pay his own respects but used the solemn...
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Man who visited 10,000 pubs names North Yorkshire coastal town's top five venues
Dale Harvey, who has visited more than 10,000 pubs in his Great British Pub Crawl, has named his top five venues for Whitby.
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Insurance merger creates larger NFU Mutual agency across Yorkshire
NFU Mutual’s Vale of York Agency has joined forces with the Boston Spa Agency to form a single, expanded operation.
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Free bus travel for children across York and North Yorkshire this August
Families in York can look forward to more affordable days out this summer thanks to a new travel scheme.
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Occupiers of car flee the scene after crash in North Yorkshire
Emergency services were called to a crash early this morning (Friday). It was on Fox Lane, Chapel Haddlesey, south of Selby, at** 12.26am**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from Selby responded to...
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Live music events to support bereaved families in York and Scarborough
Concerts in York and Scarborough will help raise funds for bereaved families through a partnership with Steve Coates Music Productions.
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Award-winning Hopbucha launched by Yorkshire brewing partners
Yorkshire’s Theakston Brewery and Equinox Kombucha have launched a new alcohol-free Hopbucha.