York Press
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‘I went to uni and got addicted to ketamine’ – York man’s second chance
York ketamine addiction survivor Em-Jay shares his recovery story as a campaign warns of rising use, bladder damage and support available across North Yorkshire
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Thousands lose power, trees fall and roads close as Storm Boelo batters York
Storm Boelo brought disruption across York and North Yorkshire as it battered the area with 60mph gusts.
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DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10
Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits
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More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK
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'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city'
'York's not an awful tourist trap – it's a great city' argues our letter writer
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Amanda Owen's daughters bring back much-loved Yorkshire Dales cream tea tradition
Amanda Owen's daughters Raven and Edith prepare to bring back the family's famous cream tea van for Coast to Coast walkers in Our Farm Next Door.
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Richard Hammond reveals expansion dreams for his city business
Richard Hammond has revealed his future hopes and plans for his Herefordshire business.
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Chippy named national finalist for second year running for major award
Grandpa's Fish Bar is a national finalist for the Peter Hill Award for the second year running.
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Storm Boelo batters York - as it happened
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.
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What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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‘It was hard ending it’ – Richard Hammond ‘would’ve carried’ on with Grand Tour
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond has said he “would’ve carried on” with the Grand Tour after admitting the show ending left a “big hole”.
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Holidaymaker jailed for raping woman during North Yorkshire visit
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.
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Fallen tree blocks main road in North Yorkshire – police on scene
A fallen tree has blocked a main road between Malton and Pickering. It comes as Storm Boelo hits the county.
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'Hidden treasure' Yorkshire restaurant offering 'delicious' food
The Whippet Inn is loved by both visitors and locals in York thanks to its amazing food.
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Harrogate firm wins £12.5m deal to improve energy efficiency of homes
Harrogate-based firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to upgrade homes for social housing provider MHS Homes.
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North Yorkshire man admits being a voyeur
A North Yorkshire man has been put on the sex offenders’ register and given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to voyeurism.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value
The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.
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North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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Tree falls on car at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on a car at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.
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Hundreds of homes without power in York as Storm Boelo batters area
Hundreds of homes in York have been left without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter the area.
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How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.
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'Dirty old man' jailed for molesting underage girl at North Yorkshire bus station
A ‘dirty old man’ sexually assaulted a girl at a North Yorkshire bus station and groped a woman police officer in separate incidents, York Crown Court heard.
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York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.
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Main road in North Yorkshire town reopens to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town has reopened to traffic.
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Everything to know on when The Voice UK 2026 semi-final will be on TV
The Voice UK is now onto the semi-final for its 2026 series, but when can you watch on ITV?
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Richard Hammond reveals the best piece of advice he was ever given
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has revealed the best piece of advice he was ever given.
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York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available
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‘It was horrific’ – man whose dangerous driving on A1 caused dog’s death sentenced
A man whose dangerous driving on the A1(M) caused the death of a family’s pet dog has been sentenced.
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VIDEO - Appeal launched to support long-running Halloween event in York
A woman who brings joy to hundreds of children in York each year is appealing for more sweets as the countdown to her annual Halloween event begins.
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Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.
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York man given suspended sentence and 10-year order over indecent images of children
September 24 Doncaster
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‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.
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Films at the Odeon, fish and chips, and Double Diamond: Teenage nights out in York
Remembering teenage nights out in York: films at the Odeon, fish and chips, underage pints and the last bus home.
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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River levels set to rise in York with flooding expected as Storm Boelo hits
Water levels are set to rise on the River Ouse in York with flooding expected as Storm Boelo hits the city.
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How this cafe is helping people rebuild their lives, one hot chocolate at a time
From employment and training to counselling and housing support, one York cafe is helping people build brighter futures