York Mix
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Racist spat at mother and baby at York bus stop
A racist spat at a mother and her baby at a York city centre bus stop. It happened just before 2pm last Monday, 28 September, at the** bus stop on Queen Street**, opposite York Station. Police described it as a racially aggravated hate...
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Bananarama, Jason Donovan and Clare Grogan to play Scarborough
A special vintage of pop superstars will stage a night of hits at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The most successful British female band of the 1980s Bananarama will bring their * Too Hot To Handle Greatest Hits Summer Tour*...
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Woman, 22, dies in crash on A1(M) in North Yorkshire – Two men arrested
A woman has died in a crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire. It happened 6.10pm yesteday (Sunday) on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) between junction 57 and junction 56, the Barton Interchange. The vehicles involved, a silver Ford...
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Warner Bros, Film 4 and the BBC come to York for major film festival
With 300 short films, 15 competitive categories and £5,000 in prizes, Aesthetica Film Festival will return to York next month. The 16th edition of the festival will take place from the 4-8 November, with hundreds of independent short films...
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Wanted man could be in York, say police
Police searching for this wanted man say he could be in York. John Paul Mclatchie, 50, is wanted for recall to prison and in connection with a domestic assault that occurred in Hull. From Scarborough, Mclatchie is believed to be there or in...
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‘I don’t feel safe in York’ – Former councillor set to quit the city
A former city councillor says she is preparing to leave York because she no longer feels safe travelling on its roads. Anna Semlyen, a road safety campaigner, says she has been injured twice while riding her bike around York. “I feel very...
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Urgent search for York man – Police ‘very concerned’ for his welfare
Police are searching for a man who has gone missing from his York home. Benjamin Robinson, who’s 41, is from Copmanthorpe. He’s described as white about 6ft 1in tall of very slim build with light brown receding hair that is often shaved and...
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Youths start fire close to York shopping centre
Youths started a fire in York this morning (Sunday). Firefighters went to the incident near Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, at** 10.59am**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from York responded to reports...
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Two dead in North Yorkshire car crash
A man and a woman have died after a crash in North Yorkshire. It happened near Scaling Dam west of Whitby at about11.45pm on Friday night. A grey Peugeot 2008 travelling east on the A171 collided with a blue VW Golf going west. Scaling Dam...
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Police investigate ‘vehicle interference’ on York street
This blurry image forms part of an investigation into vehicle interference in York. It happened on Royal Avenue, Huntington. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are aware that the image provided is not of the clearest quality....
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New luxury brand set to open in historic shop on Stonegate, York
Plans have gone in to bring a new slow-luxury brand to one of York’s most historic shopping streets. Norfolk Natural Living is aiming to set up shop at 50 Stonegate. The Grade II* listed building was previously home to the boutique Avatar...
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York community hub to champion queer arts and culture at new venue
A new space for queer creativity, community and culture is coming to York. The award-winning QueerArts UK CiC has acquired a new Arts space for the Community at 32 Walmgate, York – with the organisation working towards opening later this...
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Castle Howard to display grand Victorian carriage for the first time this Christmas
Castle Howard is getting ready for Christmas. The stately home announced its Christmas extravaganza, A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard, earlier this year. The Charles Dickens theme draws creative inspiration from the works of the...
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York location known for ‘vagrants, drug use and assaults’ to be tackled
An area that’s known for “vagrants, drug use and assaults” in York city centre would be made more secure under new proposals. Merlin Entertainments, owners of the York Dungeon on Clifford Street, is applying to put in security measures to...
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Updated: York bridge reopens after teenager brought to safety
A police incident closed a York bridge tonight (Saturday). There was a large emergency services presence on Ouse Bridge. Several police vehicles, at least two ambulances and a fire engine went to the scene. York Rescue Boat was in the water...
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One person hurt in crash on busy York road
One person was hurt in a crash in York today (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Boroughbridge Road at11.49am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb crew attended a single vehicle...
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A new street food place has opened in York
A Greek street food chain has opened at York Designer Outlet. Kouzina Greek opened its doors today, Friday 2 October, and is serving up ‘proper Greek and Cypriot street food’ – Gyros wraps, Greek street food boxes, loaded fries, and much...
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Man rescued from lift in York
A man was rescued from a lift in York late last night (Friday). Firefighters went to the incident on Church Lane at11.23pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “York crew were mobilised to assist a male out of a...
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Aggressive driver intimidated cyclist on York street
Police are investigating after a cyclist was intimidated by an aggressive driver on a suburban York street. It happened at about 5.12pm onWednesday(30 September) on** Livingstone Street**. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re...
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Fire near bus station ‘started deliberately’
A fire near Tadcaster bus station is being investigated by police. Firefighters were called to the incident at 2.11am today (Saturday). A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Tadcaster responded to a small fire...
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HGV ‘hit underside of bridge’ – Police investigating
Police are investigating reports that a lorry hit a bridge on a main East Yorkshire road. According to reports, an HGV struck the underside of a bridge on the A63 between the junctions of Brough and South Cave. It happened on the westbound...
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More live sports and concerts could be coming to York stadium
New events could be coming to York City’s home ground if plans from its operator are approved. Boxing and wrestling matches are among the events proposed in a licensing application lodged for the LNER Community Stadium. Operator York...
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Popular York shop announces reopening date – with free goodie bags
A popular retailer in York has announced its reopening date following a huge refurbishment. HMV on Coney Street in York closed temporarily on Monday 31 August for a ‘glow up’ – with a big transformation happening inside the music, film, and...
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Neighbour claims ‘critical’ York Hospital works would face directly into their home
A building planned at York Hospital would face directly into a neighbour’s home, its occupant has claimed. Plans lodged with City of York Council would see a 40sqm electrical switch room built at the hospital’s Wigginton Road site. Its...
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Here are 27 buildings and places you can explore for free – as York Unlocked returns
Go behind closed doors at these York buildings and hidden gems as this annual festival returns. York Unlocked is back for its fifth year – and is once again bringing exclusive access to historic buildings and places in the city on Saturday...
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Timetable revealed for long-overdue York Outer Ring Road upgrade
Plans to move forward the stalled York Outer Ring Road upgrade have been unveiled. City of York Council’s proposed improvements along the A1237 will now be done in four initial phases: Phase 1A – A19 to Wigginton Road Roundabout, including...
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York restaurant targeted by ram raiders was hit by another car days before
A York restaurant is closed and boarded up today (Friday) after it was targeted by ram raiders. They reversed a dark-coloured Nissan Juke into the front of Zeera Spice on Lindsey Avenue at about 12.30am. This picture, taken by a neighbour,...
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‘You couldn’t help but love him’: Family pay tribute to teenager killed in crash near Selby
The family of a teenager killed in a crash near Selby have today paid tribute to “the world’s greatest”. Alfie Miller, 19, died when the blue Land Rover SVR he was in collided with the rear of a tractor that was towing a large trailer...
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Rock icons lined up to play ‘truly epic’ concert in Scarborough
Rock icons are ready to have a summertime blast in North Yorkshire. Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators are bringing their explosive live show to Scarborough Open Air Theatre, it was announced today (Friday). Featuring...
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Watch: ‘Dreadful driving’ caught on North Yorkshire motorway safety camera
This was the moment some “dreadful driving” was captured on camera. These were the words of North Yorkshire Police after the driver was fined heavily for their recklessness. In what officers called a “shocking manoeuvre” the VW pulled...
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Meet the winners! York's hospitality heroes are honoured in awards night
Oh what a night! The best and brightest in York’s hospitality industry were showcased in a night of celebration last night (Thursday) at the Radisson Hotel in York, for the third annual HAY Hospitality Awards. Launched in 2024 and organised...
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Police investigate suspected ram raid on York restaurant
Police are investigating a suspected ram raid in York. It was at a restaurant on Lindsey Avenue. The car was abandoned at the scene. Lindsey Avenue, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating a suspected...
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Car crashes into building in York
A car crashed into a building in York early this morning (Friday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Lindsey Avenue off Boroughbridge Road at12.44am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew...
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Fire crews respond to smoke and water leak in York home
Firefighters were called to reports of a smell of smoke in a York home last night (Thursday). They went to the incident in Rydal Avenue, Tang Hall, at** 8.40pm**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from...
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Police called in after vehicle goes up in flames in North Yorkshire village
Emergency services were called to a vehicle fire in a North Yorkshire village last night (Thursday). It happened on the A6055 at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, at** 10.09pm last night** (Thursday), A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service...
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Driver dies after car crashes into ditch near North Yorkshire village
A man has died after his car crashed into a ditch in Ryedale. It happened between Little Edstone and Marton near Kirkbymoorside at around 5pm on Tuesday (29 September). A grey Volvo XC60 ended up in a shallow ditch by the side of the road....
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Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary ‘wore a hijab’
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary “wore a hijab” to give a presentation attended by council staff. The authority said the session was intended to expose staff to different perspectives and...
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York location known for ‘vagrants, drug use and assaults’ to be tackled
An area that’s known for “vagrants, drug use and assaults” in York city centre would be made more secure under new proposals. Merlin Entertainments, owners of the York Dungeon on Clifford Street, is applying to put in security measures to...
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Police search for man in distinctive T-shirt after sexual assault in York
A victim was sexually assaulted in York city centre last night, sparking a major police investigation. Officers were called at 9.15pm last night (Wednesday) after the assault took place at 7pm. A cordon was put in place outside the Fenwick...
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Police appeal for information about a car break-in in York
Police have put out an appeal for information in relation to a vehicle break-in in York. The incident happened on Kyme Street, York, at about 4:15am on Wednesday 30 September. A car has been broken into, with the window being smashed. North...
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York’s new recycling bins unveiled – here’s what households need to do
NEW wheelie bins for recycling have been unveiled ahead of their roll out to thousands of York homes. Around 63,000 households are set to receivetwo 180L wheelie bins, one for paper and card and another for glass, tins and plastic, next...
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Police search for thieves who stole traffic lights
Police are investigating a report of the theft of 3 temporary traffic lights that were placed at Hull Road / Water Lane junction in Hemingbrough near Selby. It happened on the 15th September at around 3am. A police spokesperson said: “Not...
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Mayor says ‘dictator’ comparison by North Yorkshire councillor was ‘offensive’
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has hit back after a senior North Yorkshire councillor compared the growing powers of elected mayors to those of a dictator. The Labour mayor said he found the comments “offensive” and...
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Consultation on pedestrianisation of historic city street agreed
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets. Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Skipton and Ripon Area Committee today backed a proposal asking for a...
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The York Dungeon to open a tattoo studio for one night only
This October, The York Dungeon’s Torture Room will open as a tattoo studio for one night only. It is to celebrate the attraction‘s brand-new Halloween show Mother Shipton: The Great Prophetess. On Wednesday 21 October, those brave enough to...
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Crew called to flat fire in York
A crew was called after a fire alarm activated in York flats last night (Wednesday). Firefighters from Easingwold, on standby in the city. went to Percy’s Lane at7.13pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On...
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‘Meet the contractor’ events announced for residents living near Walmgate development
Work is starting to prepare the former Willow House site in Walmgate, ready for building 36 Council homes early next year. Planning permission was granted earlier this year for the 100% affordable home development at 60% social rent and 40%...
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Police incident in York – Car park cordoned off
There is an ongoing police incident in York city centre. The Coppergate Centre multi-storey car park is currently closed. Next to the car park there is a police cordon in place at the riverside walkway, leading to Castle Car park. Incident...
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York Ice Trail announces its dates and theme for 2027
The much-loved York Ice Trail will return for another sparkling weekend this February. The theme for 2027 has been revealed to be Legends Unleashed. Taking place over the weekend of 6 and 7 February 2027, the trail will bring legendary...
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Person falls into the river in York after railings give way
A person fell into the river after the railings they were leaning on gave way early today (Thursday). Emergency services were mobilised to the incident at King’s Staith at 2.23am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson...