2024 first York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Election result

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Labour's David Skaith has won the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election. Join us live from the Harrogate Convention Centre for reaction.

Fire at business in Carlton, Selby - firefighters on scene

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FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a fire at a business in Carlton near Selby.

Celebrations underway at Winstons David Skaith's York shop

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Celebrations are underway at Winstons - the menswear shop owned by David Skaith in Swinegate.

York Fantasy Cheer And Dance Academy win silver in Florida

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Fantasy Cheer And Dance Academy have just placed second in the world in an international competition.

Inmate from North Sea Camp seen walking towards York city centre

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James Joseph Smyth is serving a sentence for grievous bodily harm (GBH) and robbery at North Sea Camp in Freiston, Boston, but failed to return at 2pm on Tuesday (April 30) following an agreed temporary release.

Thor's bar to return to Principal York and Parliament Street

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Thor's is returning to Parliament Street and Principal Hotel near York railway station in York.

Burglar attacks householder during raid in Gateforth, Selby

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A BURGLAR has attacked a householder during a raid in Gateforth near Selby.

Stockton on the Forest car fire in York village last night

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FIREFIGHTERS have been called in to a fire in Stockton on the Forest, York.

Rail disruption in York this weekend - replacement buses planned

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Rail replacement buses have been organised in preparation for a weekend of disruption during engineering works through York.

Inclusive Equal Rights UK's on York Anti-Racism Task Force

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In her fifth column for The Press, the chair of York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK (IERUK), Haddy Njie, talks about York's Anti-Racism Task Force convening in the city next month.

Major anti-racism task force coming to York in June

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Ahead of York's Anti-Racism Task Force convening here in June the chair of York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK (IERUK), Haddy Njie, has discussed the issues still facing the city.

Apple iPhone alarms not going off - see what the issue is

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 13h, 51m ago

Apple iPhone users around the world have reported problems with their alarm not going off - see what the issue is and how people are saying to fix it.

A168 Thirsk: Person hurt after crash – crews called to scene

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A person was treated by paramedics after a crash in North Yorkshire, the fire service said.

Keane Duncan on York and North Yorkshire mayoral election

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Keane Duncan talked to The Press after he was runner-up in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election.

New Metro Mayor becomes 'one of region's most powerful politicians'

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 15h, 9m ago

New Metro Mayor becomes 'one of region's most powerful politicians'

Metro Mayor David Skaith makes housing and transport his priorities

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 15h, 19m ago

Metro Mayor David Skaith makes housing and transport his priorities

Labour leader Keir Starmer backs new mayor David Skaith

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has given his backing to the new Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith. 

'Got mould in your council house? Then move' - letter

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Our letter writer has this simple message: Got mould in your council house? Then move. What do you think?

Brew York re-opens the Mitre in Knaresborough

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 19h, 49m ago

Brew York is opening a new pub today in a popular North Yorkshire town.

iPhone Pro Max stolen from The Waterhouse in Scarborough

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An iPhone has been stolen from a pub in North Yorkshire, according to police.

York and North Yorkshire mayoral vote ‘too close to call’

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Political leaders in York and North Yorkshire have said the region’s first mayoral election was “too close to call” after voters went to the polls.

James Corden and Ruth Jones confirm Gavin and Stacey finale

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 21h, 33m ago

James Corden and Ruth Jones have confirmed there will be a Gavin and Stacey Christmas special in 2024 on BBC One and fans are excited.

DWP PIP clarification - how much can you get after increase

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 21h, 49m ago

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

Product sold at Asda and Sainsbury's recalled due to plastic

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Frozen itsu sizzling pork gyoza, sold at Asda and Sainsbury’s, may contain pieces of plastic

Region's first Metro Mayor expected to be declared this afternoon

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Identity of York and North Yorkshire's first Metro Mayor expected to be declared this afternoon

York-based Devolution Alliance sets demands for new mayor!

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The YORK-based business group Devolution Alliance has called on the new mayor of York & North Yorkshire to focus on improving inward investment into the region, upgrading its transport links and on improving leadership in the region.

York: Founder Max Poynton explains Project D store closure

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The co-founder of doughnut store, Project D, has revealed why the York branch closed.

York: Council bosses commit to reducing suicide and self-harm rates

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Council bosses have once again committed to reducing the suicide and self-harm rates in York by 20 per cent.

'City centre businesses don’t last long these days' - letter

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Our letter writer says 'city centre businesses don’t last long these days' - do you agree?

Vinted shoppers warned to be alert of new scam by police

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A new scam has surfaced on various apps and websites like Vinted recently which involves victims trying to retrieve their funds after a failed transaction.

How to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in just 15 minutes

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Leon Bolmeer, fitness expert and director of Geezer’s Boxing, has outlined what exercises people can do in 15 minutes to improve their health.

York trade mission to New York could have 'big impact' - business boss

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York trade mission to New York could have 'big impact' - business boss

Beth Harron York's youngest qualified woman funeral director

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Beth Harron, who was born in Barlby near Selby and now lives in York, has become the youngest qualified woman funeral director in York at 21.

York girl in Snook auction for St Leonard's Hospice

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Nine-year-old Annie O’Shaughnessy is such a fan of the York Snooks, that she has saved up her pocket money to buy one.

Low Petergate close to York Minster in York to close

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Low Petergate close to York Minster in York city centre is set to close overnight for three nights.

York schoolboy, Bill Gornall, YO1 Coffee Co barista bid

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A BOY from York diagnosed with an extremely rare form of a life-limiting illness has tried his hand at being a barista with YO1 Coffee Co.

Hospitality Association York (Hay) starts partnership scheme

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Hospitality Association York (HAY) has launched Hospitality Connect, a partnership promoting the hospitality sector to a young student audience.

Mum-of-two Tracy Ann Gardiner died after hair extensions set on fire

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A woman died from severe burns after her synthetic hair extensions caught fire, dripped on her clothing and set her bedding alight, an inquest heard.

Debbie McGroarty wins Bradley’s Jewellers competition

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Bradley’s Jewellers York has announced the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition.

Regional winners revealed in FSB's Small Business Awards

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The Federation of Small Businesses has revealed its Yorkshire and Humberside winners in its Celebrating Small Business Awards.

Dogs at polling stations in York and around: 11 photos

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Here is our photo gallery of dogs at polling stations across the York area. Don't forget polls are open until 10pm (dogs optional, but do take an ID).

North Yorkshire Police refers itself to watchdog after death

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North Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the police watchdog following the death of a woman who was pulled from the River Derwent in Malton.

Man flees from Pickering to Scarborough taxi without paying

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A man took a taxi between Pickering and Scarborough - and then fled without paying the fare, police said.

Former Copmanthorpe School head at Keeble Gateway, Thirsk

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Jenny Rogers is thrilled to have started the third headship of her career at Keeble Gateway Academy this term.

North Yorkshire Police urges drivers to 'be safe' over bank holiday

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North Yorkshire Police is urging drivers and riders to “be safe” on the county’s roads over the bank holiday weekend.

Kyle Newton heads National Minimum Wage line up Azets

yorkpress.co.uk/news/ • 1, 4m ago

Employment tax specialist Kyle Newton has joined accountancy firm Azets to advise on National Minimum Wage (NMW) legislation.

Lucy Coutts of JM Finn named as Wealth Manager of the Year

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Investment director Lucy Coutts, Head of the York office at JM Finn, has been named Wealth Manager of the Year at the 2024 City of London Wealth Management Awards.

MyKnowledgeMap of York sold to software investor Everfield

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A YORK-based software company is targeting international growth after being acquired by specialist European B2B software investor Everfield.

Numerous items thrown from home in Scarborough, say police

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'Numerous' items were thrown from a home in a North Yorkshire town, police said.

Voters share their thoughts on election day in York

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People in York and North Yorkshire were taking to the polls today to elect a first metro-style mayor for the region - and The Press went out to meet them.