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Teenager died after trying to swim across River Ouse in York, inquest hears
A teenager drowned after trying to swim across the River Ouse in York, an inquest heard.
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Car gets stuck in key North Yorkshire road after engine failure
A car became stuck after suffering engine failure in the middle of a key North Yorkshire road.
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Major delays and cancellations across train network after power failure
Major delays are expected across the train network today after a power failure.
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‘Job creation should not be at expense of climate,’ says North Yorks Green leader
A SENIOR Green Party councillor has said that Government plans to boost job creation should not come ‘at the expense of environmental ambitions’.
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Major disruption planned for East Coast Main Line passengers
Rail passengers are being advised of major disruption to services over the August Bank Holiday.
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Trains through York and North Yorkshire hit by power failure in Manchester
Much of England’s rail network is crippled by a power failure this afternoon (Thursday). A failure of the electricity supply at a communications centre means trains across the Greater Manchester area, Midlands and North West of England are...
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Two York football fans have launched the world's first travel company for women’s football supporters
Two lifelong women’s football fans from York are launching the world’s first travel company dedicated solely to women’s football supporters. Football TravelHER officially launched this week – Monday 3 August – following the release of the...
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‘Job creation should not be at expense of climate,’ says North Yorks Green leader
A SENIOR Green Party councillor has said that Government plans to boost job creation should not come ‘at the expense of environmental ambitions’.
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Police lift lid on weapon used to help crackdown on e-bike crime in York
Police are using a unique technology to crackdown on crimes involving e-bikes in York following changes across the UK.
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Police appeal after report of unique theft from York shop
A limited-edition sculpture is reported to have been stolen from an art shop in Colliergate, York.
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'I'm off': Daughter's last words before plummeting from ninth-floor Leeds window
A devastated dad heard his heavily pregnant daughter say “I’m off” before she plummeted from a ninth-floor Leeds tower-block window.
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Nestlé's new festive Milkybar that ‘tastes like Christmas’ spotted at Morrisons
A new festive chocolate bar from Nestlé's Christmas 2026 range has been spotted in Morrisons already.
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York man ordered to pay more than £1,000 over out-of-control dog
A York man whose dog caused “fear and fouling” in York has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 by magistrates. Luke Jamieson, 34, of Woodlea Avenue, Acomb, allowed his Akita dog to stray and to act aggressively. This continued even after...
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Farmer likely to die in prison after murdering man and hiding body in concrete-filled barrel
A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for at least 35 years.
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Man left glass embedded in family friend's face in 'inexplicable' pub attack
A racegoer high on drink and Valium left a piece of glass embedded in son's best friend's face in an 'inexplicable' pub attack,…
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Best summer holiday photos from the York Press Camera Club
WE'RE right in the middle of holiday season – let's see your photos!
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WATCH - Masked gang drive car into North Yorkshire service station during ram raid
Masked men reversed their car inside Wetherby Services to raid slot machines.
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Calls for independent inquiry after 'deeply disturbing' allegations at army college
Tom Gordon MP has called for a full and independent inquiry following reports of rape and sexual abuse of female recruits at Harrogate Army…
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Calls for independent inquiry after 'deeply disturbing' allegations at army college
Tom Gordon MP has called for a full and independent inquiry following reports of rape and sexual abuse of female recruits at Harrogate Army…
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Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology
Morrisons is changing the way its self-checkouts work at 200 of its stores by introducing new AI technology to benefit customers.
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Housing association to support many more people after winning contract
A housing association has won a major contract to support people with complex needs.
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Rob Key should be sacked after ridiculous Joe Root and Stephen Fleming decisions: Letters
Peter Rickaby, Moat Way, Brayton, Selby.
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WATCH - Arrest of kidnapper who tracked woman to York hotel and forced her into car
A man who kidnapped a woman and forced him into his car after tracking her movements and finding her in a York hotel has been jailed.
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Calls grow for inquiry after reports of abuse and rape at Army Training College at Harrogate
Calls are growing for an independent inquiry after reports of rape and abuse against four young women at the Army Foundation College near Harrogate.
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York man fined four-figure sum after letting 'aggressive' Akita dog stray
A York dog owner has been fined a four-figure sum after his "aggressive" Akita dog attacked another in the street.
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York man fined four-figure sum after letting 'aggressive' Akita dog stray
A York dog owner has been fined a four-figure sum after his "aggressive" Akita dog attacked another in the street.
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Major disruption planned for East Coast Main Line passengers
Rail passengers are being advised of major disruption to services over the August Bank Holiday.
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WATCH - Masked gang drive car into North Yorkshire service station during ram raid
Masked men reversed their car inside Wetherby Services to raid slot machines.
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Sheffielders have been let down by politicians and planners: Letters
Richard Pearson, Junction Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield.
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West End performer Emma Williams on why it's 'special' to be back in Yorkshire
Halifax’s Shibden Park has always been a firm favourite with Emma Williams and her family. The actor, voiceover artist and musical theatre performer grew up in Calderdale and spent many a summer laying on the grass watching the clouds go by.
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Watch: Arrest of man who kidnapped woman from York hotel
A man who kidnapped a York theatregoer, bundled her into a car and assaulted her as he drove out of the city has been jailed for six years. Leon Harvey, 43, followed the victim – his ex-partner – to the Marriott Hotel in York where he...
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Police appeal after report of unique theft from York shop
A limited-edition sculpture is reported to have been stolen from an art shop in Colliergate, York.
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Police lift lid on weapon used to help crackdown on e-bike crime in York
Police are using a unique technology to crackdown on crimes involving e-bikes in York following changes across the UK.
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Man left glass embedded in family friend's face in 'inexplicable' pub attack
A racegoer high on drink and Valium left a piece of glass embedded in son's best friend's face in an 'inexplicable' pub attack,…
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WATCH - Arrest of kidnapper who tracked woman to York hotel and forced her into car
A man who kidnapped a woman and forced him into his car after tracking her movements and finding her in a York hotel has been jailed.
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Watch moment Doncaster man sprints after own car after forgetting to apply handbrake
Wayne Anderson from Skellow had to chase down his rolling Jaguar E-Pace after he forgot to apply the manual handbrake.
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'Severe' delays ease after crash blocks major road
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic following a crash along the A64 in York.
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Richard Hammond continues to run UK car company which was 'in debt'
Former Top Gear star Richard Hammond is continuing to run a classic car restoration company which has struggled financially
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Roll-out continues for an improved recycling service
Residents in the former Richmondshire area are set to benefit from an improved recycling service as wheelie bins are set to be delivered as part of the countywide roll-out.
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WIN a tipi summer pizza party for 30 people worth over £500 with The Inn South Stainley
Bring friends and family together for a wonderful celebration at The Inn South Stainley with a Tipi summer pizza party for 30 people worth over
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TUI and Viking warn of disruptions and itinerary changes to European holidays
River cruise holidays across Europe are facing disruptions this summer due to low water levels.
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York church could be transformed into boutique shop
Plans have gone in to turn a village church near York into a specialist shop The former Dunnington Methodist Church, on Common Road, Dunnington, could soon be brought back to life under new proposals submitted to City of York Council. The...
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Equal pay claim lodged against Kirklees Council
The GMB is urging women to submit claims for potential pay discrimination, fearing they may have been “short-changed” by Kirklees Council.
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Street in North Yorkshire town reopens after water leak
A STREET in a North Yorkshire town has reopened following a water leak.
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York housebuilder Persimmon reports 'strong' first half performance for 2026
Housebuilder Persimmon has reported an increase in completions, profits, and market share.
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Street in North Yorkshire town reopens after water leak
A STREET in a North Yorkshire town has reopened following a water leak.
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UK high street chain's future in doubt as £7bn takeover at risk of collapse
The £7 billion bid by the Weston family to buy Boots is now at risk of collapsing, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of the pharmacy giant.
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North Yorkshire hotel that hosted The Beatles to be turned into apartments
A former North Yorkshire hotel that once hosted The Beatles will be turned into apartments after plans were given the green light. A former hotel and 60-bed care home in Filey will be turned into 17 apartments following the approval of...
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Car ends up on its side after crash on road through East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Western Road in Goole around 7.40pm yesterday (Wednesday, August 5).
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UK demolition company collapses into administration after 23 years
UK demolition company Forshaw Demolition has fallen into administration after 23 years in business.