York Press
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Skip the GP appointment and see your pharmacist for these 12 conditions
Pharmacists can treat you for 12 different conditions so you can skip the phone call queue often experienced when booking a doctor's appointment.
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Wetherspoons to stage beer festivals at its pubs in York, Selby and nationally
Beer lovers are in for a treat at a special festival at Wetherspoons in York and across the country.
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York residents invited to public meeting on future of water industry
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, is hosting a public meeting to give residents the chance to share their views on the water industry.
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Emergency services rush to vehicle fire on main North Yorkshire road
Emergency services have been called to a vehicle fire in Minskip, North Yorkshire.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 2 years after administration
Ted Baker is opening a new standalone store, which comes after it closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024.
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Lidl rolling out big change to checkout machines across all UK supermarkets
The new Lidl checkout machines feature overhead cameras, large vertical screens, and LED lights to alert staff when assistance is needed.
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Arsonist who set fire to bin outide York hotel will have to pay £880
An arsonist faces a bill of more than £880 after he set fire to a York city centre bin.
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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.
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Vehicle crashes into building in York - police cordon in place
Emergency services have responded to a vehicle, which is reported to have crashed into a building in Lindsey Avenue, York.
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New figures show York recycling contamination rate among lowest in UK
City of York Council recorded a household recycling contamination rate of just 4.31 per cent in 2024/25.
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North Yorkshire residents asked to help shape council spending priorities
North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation to help shape its financial plans and service priorities for the year.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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10 cars most at risk of being fined for modifications you might not know about
Research from Cazoo and Tempcover has found the 10 cars in the UK most likely to have undeclared modifications the ownes don't know about
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TransPennine Express staff collect bags of litter from Scarborough beach
TransPennine Express (TPE) employees took part in the Great British Beach Clean on Scarborough’s North Bay.
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York care service deemed ‘unsafe’ as watchdog puts in special measures
A York care service has been placed in special measures after a watchdog deemed it “unsafe”.
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Harrogate to pilot new app scheme to help businesses report retail crime
Harrogate BID is set to pilot a new crime-reporting app to help businesses more easily report retail crime.
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Former York care home to be demolished for 36 affordable homes
Former care home site Willow House, in Walmgate, is being cleared to make way for 36 affordable council homes.
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Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago
Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago, despite ongoing economic pressures.
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'Bring the camera': Free supercar event comes to Yorkshire - when and where
Supercar fans can expect Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren at The Motorist’s free supercar event in Yorkshire on October 3.
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Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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York garden centre giving away Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Dobbies, in partnership with Needlefresh, will donate five Nordmann Fir trees through its annual Community Christmas Tree campaign.
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Businesses divided over impact of York city centre sewer repairs
Sewer repairs in the heart of York have forced street closures and disrupted nearby businesses.
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York driver banned for six months for using mobile phone behind the wheel
A motorist caught using his mobile phone while driving in York city centre has been given a six-month driving ban.
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‘The Post Office is heading the way of the Dodo’ - York customer laments closure
York letters debate post office and TG Jones closures, Stamford Bridge railway station’s legacy, and the decline of town centres and high streets.
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Yorkshire pumpkin patch named best in UK after glowing visitor reviews
Yorkshire Pumpkins has been named the UK’s best pumpkin patch, topping a national ranking from Ski Famille.
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Call for new fines for anyone caught playing loud music on buses and trains
Brits call for UK fines for loud music and poor bus etiquette after Singapore introduces penalties for noisy audio, eating, littering and feet on seats.
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York Dungeon to turn torture chamber into tattoo studio for one night only
York Dungeon will transform its infamous Torture Room into a tattoo studio on Wednesday, October 21.
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Rescuers called after bull becomes stuck in river in East Yorkshire
A rescue team has been called to the aid of a bull after it became stuck in river water near Snaith.
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Plans lodged to use Goole site as vehicle and trailer operating centre
Steven Carrie, trading as The Maltings Organic Treatment Ltd, has applied to use a Goole site as an operating centre for vehicles and trailers.
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Classic hits bring back memories for Boroughbridge care home residents
Musician Finlay Barrett provided an evening of music and nostalgia to residents and guests at Boroughbridge Manor care home.
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Artefacts and art treasures in York under threat as climate costs laid bare
Artefacts and art works are under threat locally, a report laying bare the effects of climate change in York and North Yorkshire has found.
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Romesh Ranganathan's eye condition explained as Celebrity Traitors star opens up
Romesh Ranganathan has opened up about a medical condition that affects his eye.
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Morrisons Christmas delivery slots are open – and there's a major change
Morrisons has opened Christmas delivery and Click & Collect slots, with Delivery Pass customers able to book across two full weeks from December 18 to 31.
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Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 per year on bills
Energy prices go up this week – and households who are disorganised with their bills reckon it costs them £801 a year, according to research.
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ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.
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What speed actually triggers a speed camera? Car expert explains
Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths
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Man sought by police after ‘sexual assault’ in York city centre
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault in York city centre.
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Go ahead for new venture in medieval building from established York retailer
An established York retailer's new venture in a medieval building has been given the green light.
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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”.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire pub to close for 5 weeks for 'full transformation'
The much-loved Tap on the Tutt in Boroughbridge is to close for over five weeks to undergo a “full transformation.”
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Missing cat reunited with owners THREE years later
Dill the cat was reunited with her York owners after being found in a Lymm garden nearly three years later.
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North Yorkshire tourism tax could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, MP warns
A PLANNED overnight visitor levy could be the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.
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Bank card stolen from family on holiday in Yorkshire seaside town
A bank card has been stolen from a family on holiday in Scarborough.
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Thief strikes at York bookshop
A thief has struck at the Waterstones bookshop in York.
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Car bursts into flames on road near York – crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on a road close to Acaster Malbis, near York.
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Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.
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Car window smashed during break-in in York
A car window has been smashed during a break-in in Bishophill, York.
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Incident commander gives update on large fire outside North Yorkshire village
A FIRE station boss in North Yorkshire said his crews have been working throughout the night to bring a large fire under control.