York Mix
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Three spine-chilling scares to get you ready for Halloween in York
It’s October, the perfect time to explore your spooky event options, and where better than York, one of Britain’s most haunted cities? Here are some of the best adults-only events taking place, from ghost stories on a train to a deeper,...
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Revealed: How Scarborough Station could look after £6.68m revamp
Work on the £6.68 million redevelopment of Scarborough Railway Station will start next year after plans were approved despite concerns. The coastal town’s long-running Station Gateway project was approved last week after a previous proposal...
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Urgent search launched for York woman missing from home
Police have launched an appeal after a woman went missing from her home. They are asking York people to look out for Christine St John-Derby, 70, who was last seen at her home address on Byland Avenue at 6.50am today (Monday). A North...
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Suspected drug driver arrested in York
A suspected drug driver has been arrested in York. The news of the incident came in a community message by PC Dave Ellison of North Yorkshire Police. He wrote: “Based on information from the community officers from the York Outer...
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Sink smashed and paint thrown over walls in vandalism spree at public toilets
Two public toilets in a North Yorkshire town have been vandalised. Facilities in the Castle Yard car park and on Fisher Street were targeted between Friday and Saturday, 9 and 10 October. They threw paint over the walls and pulled a sink...
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Emergency services called to serious collision on A1(M)
Emergency services were called to a serious collision on the A1(M) last night. National Highways Yorkshire first reported the crash at 8.47pm. It was between junction 44, the Bramham Interchange connecting with the A64 for York, and...
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‘So excited!’ Unique new café bar to open in York this week
A unique new café bar is set to open within days. Hera Social is set to become Yorkshire’s first women’s sports bar and café when they open their doors on Gillygate this Saturday (17 October). Owners Hattie Dillon and Erin Draper have been...
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Soap stars announced for Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies coming to York
Full casting has been announced for the brand-new stage adaptation of the iconic Victoria Wood sitcom dinnerladies, that’s heading to York next year. Joining the previously announced Les Dennis as dependable maintenance man Stan, are TV...
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North Yorkshire Police loses almost 250,000 working hours to sickness
Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence. A report going before the York and North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel next...
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York theatre to bring iconic Christmas story to the stage in its first community production
The iconic festive story It’s a Wonderful Life is being brought to a York stage this Christmas. The show marks the first time Theatre@41 in York has produced its own community production. It will run at the independent theatre on Monkgate...
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North Yorkshire village nursery reopens after £750k transformation
A North Yorkshire village nursery has reopened after a major transformation. Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton has welcomed children back following a major £750,000 redevelopment project over the summer. The project has transformed...
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LATEST - Two injured and one arrested after violent incident near York museum
One man has been arrested after an incident near the National Railway Museum in York this afternoon. North Yorkshire Police have issued this statement. “We were called to Leeman Road, in York, at 2.19pm today (Sunday 11 October) following a...
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York driver hears ‘loud bang’ as car ‘shot by air gun’
A car was damaged while driving in a York suburb. It happened near to the junction of Tudor Road andRosemary Road in Acomb onFriday, 2 October at about10.45pm. A silver Vauxhall Astra was targeted. Incident location A North Yorkshire Police...
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MoD warns 23-turbine North Yorkshire wind farm could interfere with military radar
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has warned that the turbines from a proposed wind farm would cause unacceptable interference with military radar systems – and could pose a danger to low-flying aircraft. MoD officials say the Hope Moor Wind...
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Two injured in crash on main North Yorkshire road
Firefighters from Harrogate and Ripon attended a collision on the A168 last night, assisting two casualties.
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Police investigate after woman harassed near North Yorkshire hospital
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was harassed in Harrogate. The public order incident took place on Wednesday (7 October) between 10.25am and 10.35am on Queens Road behind the Duchy Hospital. A North Yorkshire Police...
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Crews tackle tree fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews extinguished a small fire at the base of a tree in York last night.
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New café bar opening in former York Boots branch sparks objections
Plans to serve alcohol at a new day-to-night venue being created in a former Boots store will go before City of York Council later this month. Work is underway to turn the former pharmacy at 86 Clifton into a branch of The Curious Coffee...
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One person trapped after car crashes onto its side in North Yorkshire
Firefighters freed an occupant of a car after it crashed and ended up on its side today (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the A170 at Sutton Bank near Thirsk at 3.13pm. Fire crews from Northallerton and Helmsley worked to free...
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Man dies after being mauled by tiger when he entered enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man has died after entering an enclosure and being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police said. Emergency services were contacted after the man entered the enclosure and was “attacked” by the tiger shortly after 1.30pm on...
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Police want to trace four people after £1,000 worth of damage done to York Airbnb
Do you recognise any of these four people? They are wanted by police investigating crimes at a York holiday let. They were staying at an Airbnb on Burton Stone Lane. Burton Stone Lane, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The...
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Four teenagers suffer serious injuries in North Yorkshire crash
Four teenagers have been taken to hospital after their car crashed early this morning (Saturday). Emergency services were called to Coldhill Lane inSherburn in Elmet at2.50am. A Seat Ibiza had crashed. The four people inside, three...
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Thieving York delivery driver turned up to work in stolen trainers
A “devious” delivery driver who stole £3,000 of goods from his employer and its client, a major fashion retailer, has been spared jail. Andrew Daniels, 60, who worked as a courier for the delivery firm DPD York, was so brazen he even turned...
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Top North Yorkshire attraction set to be sold – along with deal for car park
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park. The sale of the Alpamare waterpark to an undisclosed buyer is moving ahead, and the council has revealed it plans to lease...
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Popular York venue reveals winter expansion plans
A popular riverside spot is getting set for year-round operation with a new addition to its site. The Riverfront York, based along the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe, has unveiled its Riverfront Marquee. Designed as a warm, covered...
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‘Frustration’ over York river safety prompts call for action to save lives
There’s an urgent need to make York’s River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a York MP says. Rachael Maskell said she was frustrated over inertia in improving safety along...
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York City hope to continue record-breaking run as they host Northampton Town
York City FC face Northampton Town at the LNER Community Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) in a sold-out League Two match.
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York museum receives award for 'extraordinary' exhibition
The Yorkshire Museum are celebrating another award win. The Yorkshire Museum’s Melsonby Hoard exhibition, Chariots, Treasure and Power, has been named winner of the Exhibition, Display or Interpretation Project category in the Society for...
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Illegal York restaurant worker arrested after claiming he came in for ‘cup of tea’
AN illegal worker at a York restaurant claimed he came in for a cup of tea before his arrest during an immigration raid, according to a licence review application. The Home Office has called on City of York Council to revoke the licence for...
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‘Domestic abuse has no place here’: How victims are being supported in North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority marks progress in tackling domestic abuse and improving support services over the past year.
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Updated: A19 reopens after police called in over concerns for man’s welfare
A police incident closed a section of the A19 in North Yorkshire today (Friday). The road was closed between Knayton and Thimbleby near Northallerton. It has now reopened. Multiple emergency services went to the scene. Crash location The...
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York mother and son have launched 'empowering' fashion brand in memory of daughter
A mother and son from York have launched their adaptable fashion brand – to help transform the experiences of people facing life-changing health conditions. Founded by Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew Rhodes in memory of Joanne’s...
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Watch: Suspect ends up on roof of York house after police chase
A suspect ended up on the roof a York house following a police chase this morning (Friday). Police tried to stop a white VW Polo on the A168 near Junction 47 close to Wetherby at 3.15am. It continued on the A59 into York, pursued by...
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Is this why there’s growing subsidence on York’s Parliament Street?
Climate activist Geoff Beacon*wonders whether the street’s problems lie underground* “Land subsidence occurs when large amounts of groundwater have been withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments. The rock...
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Mayor flies economy class to India on first global trade mission
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed he’ll fly economy class on a trade visit to India. A spokesperson said “every effort” had been made to minimise costs to taxpayers as the elected mayor joins a Northern delegation seeking...
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Updated: Main North Yorkshire road reopens after crash
A crash closed a main road in Ryedale this morning (Friday). It was on the A169 at Saltergate between Pickering and Whitby. Police wer at the scene as drivers report very slow traffic. Crash location A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson...
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Two people taken to hospital after crash in Selby
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash in Selby last night (Thursday). It was on Wistow Road at7.41pm. Firefighters from Selby and Tadcaster went to the incident. Wistow Road, Selby A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service...
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Car crashes into railings on main York road
A car crashed into railings in York last night (Thursday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Wigginton Road at5.40pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from York responded to a report of...
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Vehicle ends up on its side after crashing into parked cars in North Yorkshire village
A vehicle crashed into parked cars in a quiet North Yorkshire village last night (Thursday). Emergency services were called to the incident at Ampleforth at5.26pm. A fire crew from Kirkbymoorside went to the scene. Ampleforth A North...
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Bid for more events at York brewery after first ones prove popular
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer. Trig Brewery has applied to licence its premises, in Northminster Business Park, so it can continue to open it as a...
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Family faces a bleak Christmas as last minute ‘no fault’ eviction just weeks away
The landlord behind a last minute decision to issue a family in Ripon with a no fault eviction notice, days before they became unlawful, has has had the order confirmed by a court. Linsey Reeves and her husband were served a Section 21...
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Here are all the York road closures for the Yorkshire Marathon 2026
More than 10,000 participants are set to take part in returning Yorkshire marathon festival this month. Residents and visitors are advised that a number of road closures and access restrictions will be in place across York for the festival....
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Aldi opens new store in North Yorkshire – with the help of Team GB star
North Yorkshire has a new Aldi supermarket. The brand new store opened on Commercial Street, Norton, Malton, this morning (Thursday). It will be run by manager Fiona Piercy along with a team of 24. There are still roles available – you can...
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Plans to demolish shop to create new York alleyway shelved – as café set to move in
Plans for a new alleyway and public area along York’s riverside have been shelved. But the change means the city will soon be getting an Australia and New Zealand-inspired café. Under the major Coney Street Riverside project, the building...
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North Yorkshire tractor run sets its biggest fundraising goal yet
The Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run is gearing up for its biggest year yet. Now a much-loved festive fixture in the local calendar, organisers have set an ambitious £10,000 fundraising target for 2026 in support of Yorkshire Cancer Research. The...
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Bake Off star to launch new cookbook at special event in Malton
Yorkshire-born Great British Bake Off star Freya Cox will launch her brand-new cookbook at a special launch event in Malton. The York-based baker and former Great British Bake Off contestant will join Gilly Robinson at The Cook’s Place in...
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York RSPCA steps in after starving and filthy dogs found in back of a van
The York RSPCA branch has stepped in after 21 dogs and a cat were found living in heavily soiled crates piled high in the back of a caravan and van. Police seized the animals from the vehicles in a car park in Walney Road,...
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Body found in Scarborough woodland
A body has been found in woodland near Scarborough today (Thursday). Police and coastguard teams made the discovery during a search close to Scalby Beck. A number of paths down to the area were blocked to the public while the remains were...
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23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three people have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored. North Yorkshire Council...
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North Yorkshire aquarium launch a spooky and splashy Halloween experience
A North Yorkshire aquarium is turning into an Ascarium this October. The Sea Witch has returned to Sea Life in Scarborough, and it’s up to you to help the fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium. Will...