York Press
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Police called after man enters river in York
Police have been called to Piccadilly after a man was spotted in the river.
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Man arrested after being rescued from York river
A man has been arrested after being rescued from the River Foss in York.
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Key section of major new route through North Yorkshire set to open
A major new route through North Yorkshire is set to open.
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Landlady reports 'successful relaunch' of popular pub near York after refurb
The popular village pub the Lord Collingwood at Poppleton near York is reporting a successful relaunch after being closed for major renovations.
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York school achieves record number of top A-level grades
All Saints RC School in York has achieved a record number of top A-level grades with a third of the student cohort taking home A*s and As.
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Police hunt bank card 'thief' after incident in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft of a bank card from York city centre.
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Firefighters called to luxury car on fire in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters have been called to a Porsche Boxster on fire in Carlton, near Selby.
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'We could not be prouder of this year group' - joy after record-breaking A-levels
“Young people have the drive to achieve great things and will do this city proud” – those were the words of one York councillor after the city…
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40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze
It was 40 years ago this month that a popular North Yorkshire toy shop was badly damaged in a fire.
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‘It was my twin brother’ – rail firm reveals oddest no-ticket travel excuses
TransPennine Express has revealed some of the most unusual excuses its team has heard for people travelling without a valid ticket, including one…
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People ‘putting themselves in danger’ on steps down to Yorkshire beach, council says
People are “putting themselves in danger” by ignoring the closure of steps down to Selwicks Bay beach in Flamborough, the council has said.
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North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline
CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).
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North Yorkshire student to go into dream field after life-changing accident
A teenager who was paralysed in a freak accident that meant he was unable to join the RAF is celebrating A-level success and a bright future in…
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Experts reveal best place to put a fan and most people are getting it wrong
Experts have shared most people are putting their fans in the wrong place at home, which is making them less effective.
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Person taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash in North Yorkshire
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Selby.
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Top A-Level grades rise for third year in a row as celebrations underway in York
York students are joining celebrations as the proportion of A-Level entries awarded top grades has risen nationally for the third year in a row.
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Owner of York Designer Outlet buys ‘iconic’ department store from administration
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns the York Designer Outlet, has bought Harvey Nichols after the department store chain fell into…
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Dragons' Den star among 15 stripped of MBEs
The UK monarch has been praised after stripping the honours of a number of individuals including a star of a Dragons' Den spin-off.
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Glowing results earns top York student place at medical school
A promising York student has been awarded a place at the Hull York Medical School after achieving top grades at All Saints RC School.
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Bake Off star Dame Prue Leith recalls being rushed to hospital over stroke fears
Dame Prue Leith's husband believed her symptoms could be from a stroke and her doctor called for an ambulance.
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‘They are just wonderful people’ – York head praises students on A-Level results day
The head teacher of Fulford School has praised the school’s “wonderful” students on A-Level results day.
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York student off to University of Cambridge after glowing A-Level results
A Fulford School student is off to study at the University of Cambridge after securing a glowing set of A-Level results.
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LIVE - A-Level results day 2026 for York, North, and East Yorkshire
Follow our live blog for A-Level results coverage throughout the day as the stories come in from schools and colleges across York, North and East…
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York aerial gymnast set to join circus arts centre in London after top marks
A talented York student has taken a major step towards her dream career as a circus aerial gymnast after achieving top marks in her A-levels.
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North Yorkshire curry house crowned Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year
A North Yorkshire curry house has been recognised as Best Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year for 2026.
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Staff at North Yorkshire mental health unit thank community after fire
Staff at a North Yorkshire mental health unit have paid tribute to the “fantastic people” who rallied round to help after a fire.
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Stunning photos shows solar eclipse over Castle Howard in North Yorkshire
These stunning photos shows solar eclipse over Castle Howard in North Yorkshire
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PICTURES: historic York pub completes £3million-plus extension
York’s well-known Guy Fawkes Inn has now completed a stunning multi-million pound extension.
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Thousands join campaign demanding State Pension from age 60
Thousands backed calls for the State Pension age to be cut to 60 before a petition demanding change closed with 7,792 signatures.
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York man captures breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse on Majorca holiday
York man captures breathtaking ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse on Majorca holiday - what a photo!
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North Yorkshire student battles to win place at university in Paris
A North Yorkshire student who once struggled to enter exam rooms due to anxiety is now preparing to begin her studies in Paris.
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The new Honda Prelude looks every inch a sports coupe but is 184PS enough?
Honda’s decision to revive the Prelude nameplate in the electrified era comes with big expectations.
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Did you see it? Best photos as North Yorkshire is dazzled by rare solar eclipse
Did you see the solar eclipse last night? Here are some fantastic photos as North Yorkshire captures the rare solar eclipse
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Terry’s White Chocolate Orange is back after four years – and it's on offer
Terry’s White Chocolate Orange is back after four years. Co-op is first to stock the 145g treat, with shoppers paying £2 instead of £2.50.
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'Do not eat' recall warning as potentially fatal E.coli found in food item
Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally HUS, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
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Firefighters tackle deliberate fire involving bike and petrol can
A deliberate fire involving a bike and a petrol can had to be extinguished by fire crews last night.
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'Flavoursome' Whitley Bay fish and chip shop named one of the best in the UK
Fisherman's Bay in Whitley Bay has been named one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever tried it?
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The Queen to visit York Racecourse for opening day of Ebor Festival
York Racecourse has announced that Her Majesty The Queen will attend the opening day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.
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York Castle Museum offers discounted family ticket valid for 12 months
York Castle Museum is offering a discounted family ticket for the city's inaugural Attractions Week, from August 17 to August 23.
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Getting to York's National Railway Museum: walk v road train – which is best?
Best way to reach York's National Railway Museum: walk or road train? Our reporter MAXINE GORDON puts both to the test
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Harrogate unveils festive programme with Ice Trail and Christmas market
Harrogate will host a giant snow globe, an interactive Ice Trail, and the magical North Pole Post Office this festive season.
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'Why this is a much-needed tonic in a troubled world'
'The Piano is a much-needed tonic in a troubled world', says our lead letter writer.
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North Yorkshire vineyard backs call for tax relief on cellar door sales
North Yorkshire's vineyards are being urged to support a new call for national policy backing, as the UK’s wine tourism sector continues to…
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Fireworks Championships to bring dazzling displays to Newby Hall
Newby Hall hosts its Fireworks Championships next weekend, taking place in the grounds of the historic stately home.
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Winner says how success in 2025 York Press Business Awards boosted her business
One of the winners of the 2025 York & North Yorkshire BUSINESSiQ Awards is calling on people to enter, saying their success gave them such a…
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North Yorkshire filmmaker turns creative idea into new business venture
Bel Mellor, from North Yorkshire, was one of 18 young women turning ideas into start-ups thanks to a two-week entrepreneurship programme,
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Council confirms three-day Bielby road closure starting next week
Peters Field Farm Access Road will be closed to all through traffic starting on August 17.
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York Station Gateway: 'Voters should remember who backed this idiotic development'
'Voters should remember who backed this idiotic York Station Gateway development', says our letter writer.
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Lung cancer screening now available for eligible Scarborough residents
Lung cancer screening is now being offered to eligible residents in Scarborough, aimed at past and current smokers aged 55 to 74.
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York and Hunmanby whisky makers unite for limited-edition malt whisky
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby and York-based Cooper King Distillery joined forces to produce the region's first blended malt…