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EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a crash on a main road in a North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 6.14pm on Wednesday (February 5) after reports of a crash on the A63 Selby bypass.
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A man who was part of a “professional cannabis growing operation” in a York housing estate has been jailed and faces deportation.
Illegal immigrant Sang-Van Tran, 31, was living in a two-storey terraced house in St Joseph’s Court, Clifton.
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THERE'S a fresh approach at one of York's best-loved bistros which is extending opening hours.
Starting on Valentine's Day (February 14) Cafe No8 Bistro in Gillygate will open on Fridays and Saturdays for breakfast and lunch.
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A difficult customer told a policeman "there’s a gunman in York, it’s me” then later threatened to kill two baristas, York Crown Court heard.
A Caffe Nero employee feared she was going to die when Gary Maddison, 65, told her and a colleague “this is going to be your last breath,” said Rob Galley, prosecuting.
Community News
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Phenomenal figures released for York’s Park and Ride
Figures released today show that 2024 was the busiest year for York’s Park and Ride since 2017, with the total number of journeys exceeding 4.5 million, almost one million higher than in 2023.
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£5,000 of illegal vapes and tobacco sniffed out and seized
Council and police officers visited a business in Clifton, York last week, where nearly £5,000 of noncompliant vapes and illicit tobacco was found and seized.
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Survivor voices Valentine’s Day domestic abuse campaign
Content warning/ reporting aid: This press release contains information that you may find distressing including repeated reference to Domestic Abuse. Please be mindful of your own wellbeing and of others, when reporting on this. If you need any advice, or if it helps to talk to the Public Health team, to aid you in reporting on this story, please speak to newsdesk.
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PHOTO STORY: York Ice Trail 2025
The big frosty weekend of fun is here - York Ice Trail is underway in York city centre, transforming the historic streets into an icy wonderland.
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Essential work to improve Lendal starts 3 February
Two urgent improvement works are due to begin on Lendal. To ensure the safety of public and workers on site, Lendal will have daily and temporary closures to vehicles as follows:
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Court charges tenant £7,964.75 for failed disrepair complaint
Council tenants are being reminded to report repairs to their landlord as ‘no win, no fee’ legal firms target York tenants and a County Court judge orders an unsuccessful disrepair claimant to pay £7,964.75 in legal costs this month.
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Neighbours’ stand against drug-related activity helps Council evict a nuisance tenant
Following a ruling by a District Judge yesterday, a Council tenant has been evicted as his drink and drug-related activities and anti-social behaviour caused misery for his neighbours.
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York Learning rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
York Learning – City of York Council’s Adult Learning provider – has been rated ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted.
Podcasts & Interviews
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The Retreat Clinics Podcast
Claire Pulpher with Cat Adlam about Wellbeing
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ASK THE LEADERS
GARDEN WASTE SUBSCRIPTION SCHEME: David Dunning with Councillor Jenny Kent
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ASK THE LEADERS
TOURIST LEVY: Wayne Chadwick and Councillor Pete Kilbane
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ASK THE LEADERS
Sir Ed Davey talks to YO1 Radio