York
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‘Grant would have loved it’: York rugby clubs unite for emotional memorial match
Players, families and supporters came together for a special memorial rugby match in York in memory of much-loved sportsman and community figure Grant Cockburn.
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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West Yorkshire should copy France to build mass transit network, report finds
Mayor Tracy Brabin has staked her reputation on bringing trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford as part of a £2.5bn project.
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‘Grant would have loved it’: York rugby clubs unite for emotional memorial match
Players, families and supporters came together for a special memorial rugby match in York in memory of much-loved sportsman and community figure Grant Cockburn.
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York man shares how decade-long ketamine addiction destroyed his life
A former 28-year-old ketamine user from York is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week.
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York archaeologists join researchers to reveal face of man who died 2,000 years ago
York archaeologists help reconstruct the face of a 2,000-year-old man buried at Roman Inveresk, featured in a National Museum of Scotland exhibition in Edinburgh.
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New Yorkshire station announced with faster connections to York and North Yorkshire
A brand-new rail station is set to unlock faster, more reliable journeys to York and beyond.
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Government announces new rail station for Bradford - on site of city's Interchange
THE Government has today announced that a new, modern rail station will be built on the Bradford Interchange site as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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68-year-old assaulted by 'smartly dressed' man with goatee in York city centre street
A man in his 60s has been assaulted in York city centre by a smartly dressed man with a ‘well-trimmed’ goatee and moustache.
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Country pub named one of the region's best wedding venues
An independent country pub has been named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.
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Popular York shop to reopen this week – with more than 32k products on offer
A new era of HMV is here – as it prepares to reopen in York this week. HMV York is set to reopen on Coney Street with a fresh new look on Thursday 22 October. As previously reported, the first 25 customers to make a purchase will receive an...
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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Empty shelves, £1 sales and staff callouts as high street shop closes for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
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Wanted man arrested after 13 day hunt by North Yorkshire Police
A wanted man has been arrested after an almost two-week search by the county police.
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Teenager punched in face then kicked in ribs by youths in York city centre
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face then kicked in the ribs by two youths in St Helen's Square, York, police have said.
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Teenager punched in face then kicked in ribs by youths in York city centre
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face then kicked in the ribs by two youths in St Helen's Square, York, police have said.
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Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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Person stuck in public toilet in North Yorkshire town
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a public toilet in a North Yorkshire town.
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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68-year-old assaulted by 'smartly dressed' man with goatee in York city centre street
A man in his 60s has been assaulted in York city centre by a smartly dressed man with a ‘well-trimmed’ goatee and moustache.
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LISTEN - Remembering the soap legend with links to a North Yorkshire village
Jean Alexander was one of Britain’s biggest TV stars with millions of fans. She was also Auntie Jean to Sonia Hearld who lives in Burn near Selby. This month marks the 100th anniversary of her birth in Liverpool. Sonia has been talking...
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York wellness business secures multi-million-pound investment with Harrogate connection
A York-based wellness business with a retail outlet in Harrogate has secured investment from a company co-founded by double Olympic taekwondo gold medallist
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Bradford Interchange confirmed as site for city's new rail station
The Transport Secretary told The Yorkshire Post that the new station at Bradford Interchange would lead to more frequent trains, improved journey times and better reliability.
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Search for gang who mocked, punched and kicked teenager in York
A teenager was hurt after a gang attacked him in York city centre. It happened between 4.50pm and 5.10pm on Monday 5 October in and around St Helen’s Square. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A group of youths followed a group of...
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Empty shelves, £1 sales and staff callouts as high street shop closes for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
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Student found dead in college toilets hoped to study in York, court told
A high-functioning autistic student who was found dead in the toilets at his sixth form college had hoped to go on to study at York St John University, an inquest has heard.
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North East scare park named among UK's top ten Halloween experiences
The Scream Factory in Kirkleatham has been named among the UK's 10 best-rated scare attractions ahead of Halloween.
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Person stuck in public toilet in North Yorkshire town
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a public toilet in a North Yorkshire town.
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Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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Wanted man arrested after 13 day hunt by North Yorkshire Police
A wanted man has been arrested after an almost two-week search by the county police.
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Country pub named one of the region's best wedding venues
An independent country pub has been named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.
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Time running out to save 40 per cent annually in flash sale offer
Readers who want to subscribe to The York Press can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or save over 40 on an annual subscription.
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Firefighters rescue person from house fire in York
Firefighters have rescued a person from a smoke-logged home after a fire in York last night (Sunday). Three crews, from Acomb, Huntington and Harrogate, responded to the incident on Water Lane at11.03pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue...
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York road closures: 13 locations affected by latest traffic restrictions
A series of road and footpath closures have been announced across York, including restrictions for resurfacing, water mains repairs and railway maintenance.
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'Harsh climate' facing hospitality prompts plans for York venue
Challenges facing the hospitality industry have prompted plans for changes at a York venue.
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York dessert shop announces opening date for second location
A popular York dessert shop has announced that it will open its second location this month. We reported last month that Aly’s Cheesecake were in the process of getting their second shop ready – and now they’ve revealed the opening date and...
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Solar farm plans amended after concerns from residents and landowners
Plans for a 500MW solar farm in North Yorkshire could be changed following concerns raised by residents, landowners and other organisations during the examination of the scheme.
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Revamped York shop to reopen with more than 32,000 products
HMV will reopen its revamped York store on Coney Street this Thursday, with 32,000 music, film, books and pop culture products and opening-day swag bags.
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Amanda Owen reveals why she refuses to limit her nine children's screen time
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen explains why she sets no screen time limits for her nine children, saying technology is a lifeline for family farming.
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Amanda Owen calls screens a ‘lifeline’ and refuses to set limits for her children
The 52-year-old stars in the Channel 4 documentary series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive And Kids, which follows her life in the countryside with her nine children as they renovate a centuries-old derelict farmhouse known as Anty John’s into a modern home.
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First Look - York shopping park welcomes popular fast food chain
KFC has opened at a Monks Cross Shopping Park in York.
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Revamped York shop to reopen with more than 32,000 products
HMV will reopen its revamped York store on Coney Street this Thursday, with 32,000 music, film, books and pop culture products and opening-day swag bags.
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The County Durham village where a Roman bridge no longer crosses the River Tees
Discover Piercebridge, the County Durham village where a Roman bridge stands on dry land after the River Tees changed course nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire town
A man has been found dead at a home in North Yorkshire.
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Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire town
A man has been found dead at a home in North Yorkshire.
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A free community concert series in York is awarded funding for three years
A free community concert series in York has been awarded funding for three more years. The National Centre for Early Music and Explore York Libraries and Archives are delighted to announce that the NCEM has received a three-year funding...
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Amanda Owen calls screens a ‘lifeline’ and refuses to set limits for her children
The 52-year-old stars in the Channel 4 documentary series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive And Kids, which follows her life in the countryside with her nine children as they renovate a centuries-old derelict farmhouse known as Anty John’s into a modern home.
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'Harsh climate' facing hospitality prompts plans for York venue
Challenges facing the hospitality industry have prompted plans for changes at a York venue.
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'It's time this country woke up to the dangers of wood burners and banned them'
'Wake up to the dangers of wood burners and ban them' - says our letter writer. What is your view?
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Vehicle crashes close to service station on road linking York with East Yorkshire
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Broadhelm Close, just off the A1079 and the Pocklington Services at 10.47pm last night (Sunday, October 18).