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Heatwave falling tree branches warning issued for some areas of the UK
Falling branches from trees could be a risk for some in the UK due to the prolonged hot weather that has been experienced this summer
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Row erupts over 'proliferation' of houses in multiple occupation in town centre
A ROW has erupted over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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New landlords take over historic East Yorkshire pub with big plans
A historic East Yorkshire pub has welcomed new publicans with big plans.
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Shed on fire at York allotment - emergency crews called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Thirsk, Harrogate and Malton were called to Fulford Cross allotments in Fulford around…
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Sainsbury's agrees £120m deal to sell Argos to retail specialists
The sale includes 201 standalone Argos stores and the 466 Argos outlets located within Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
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Railway strike with 24 hour walk out to go ahead on Saturday
A strike by workers on East Midlands Railway will go ahead on Saturday after talks failed to resolve a dispute over safety.
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Row erupts over 'proliferation' of houses in multiple occupation in town centre
A ROW has erupted over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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Reform wins by-election with one vote majority in North Yorkshire town
REFORM UK has won a by-election with a majority of one vote in a North Yorkshire town.
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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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York Vegan Christmas Festival returns with more than 80 festive stalls
The York Vegan Christmas Festival returns on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at York RI Sports Centre.
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Update from North Yorkshire Police in search for missing York teenager
The teenager was found following a public appeal issued by the force yesterday afternoon (Thursday, July 30), after being last seen at her home…
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Crews tackle shed fire at York allotment
Firefighters were called to an incident at a York allotment last night (Thursday). There was a fire at Fulford Cross Allotments at5.37pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Thirsk, Harrogate and...
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For too long Westminster has told Yorkshire that it knows best, I’m trusting the region instead - Andy Burnham
I’ve spent a lot of time in Yorkshire over the years. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that people here don’t like being told by someone in London that they know better.
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Yorkshire family-run farm with entry for less than £10
Beetle Bank Open Farm is home to a range of farm animals and has a huge playground to keep children entertained for hours.
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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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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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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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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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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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Reindustrialisation of Britain can help bolster the country’s defence capabilities
Defence spending should not just be about reaching the 3 per cent GDP target. Britain needs to grasp the economic opportunity that the obvious requirement to increase defence spending presents.
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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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Emergency services at crash where driver is trapped in a van
Emergency services are at crash in Ripon this morning (Friday). They were called to the incident on Boroughbridge Road at6.48am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Two crews from Ripon are responding to reports...
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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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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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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 Vegan Christmas Festival returns with more than 80 festive stalls
The York Vegan Christmas Festival returns on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at York RI Sports Centre.
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North Yorkshire man admits sending violent threat to woman and assaulting her
A Scarborough man has admitted sending a violent threat to a woman and assaulting her.
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Police issue update in search for missing teenage girl from York
Yesterday afternoon (Thursday, July 30), the force asked for the public's help in locating the 14-year-old last seen at 12pm on Wednesday.
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‘I won’t stop until all 1.5 million parrots in the UK are out of cages’
The owner of a Yorkshire parrot sanctuary has made it her mission to free 1.5 million parrots from cages in the UK through her charity.
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Rural East Riding road to shut for eight weeks for fibre broadband works
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has ordered the temporary closure in Uncleby for fibre network installation.
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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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'We condemn any violence aimed at a religion and offer our support to York Mosque'
York Interfaith Group calls on people to join them in condemning violence against a religion and to show support for York Mosque and its members.
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Exam results don’t always reflect the reality at a school - Julia Polley
Choosing a secondary school is one of the biggest decisions a parent will make. It is also one of the hardest. While it’s natural to look first at exam results - they matter, and they always will - after nearly three decades in education, I can tell you that a results table only ever tells you part of the story.
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Much-loved Yorkshire park re-opens to public after flood works
“Welcome back, Wellholme Park” – that was the message from Brighouse families who came in their numbers to have a look at changes made following flood alleviation work.
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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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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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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.