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Shed Seven singer 'marries' York couple " then the wedding party walks the City Walls
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (693+ words) Newlyweds from York celebrated their wedding in true style " with help from Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter. Around 200 guests watched on as Jessica Steel and Stuart Allan said "I do" at the City Screen cinema, off Coney Street, before being…...
Disused building set alight in town - fire crews called in
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) A disused building has been deliberately set alight in a North Yorkshire town, the fire service said. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crews extinguished the fire using breathing apparatus and hose reels. "The cause of the fire…...
On This Day: North Yorkshire gymnastics coach crowned winner of Gladiators
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (393+ words) On this day in 2025, a gymnastics coach from a North Yorkshire town was crowned one of the winners of Gladiators. Joe Fishburn from Scarborough, alongside Amanda Wah, a gym owner from Warrington, triumphed in the final of the competition broadcast…...
Before selfies - old photos show historic York street as it once was
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (273+ words) MUCH has been said about York's most famous street and how it has evolved over time. One Press reader recently lamented that it had become "Disneyfied' as visitors flock for its fantasy'themed retailers and block the way to capture selfies;…...
'Devastating' fire prompts North Yorkshire safety call and vape disposal advice
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (422+ words) A FIRE which began in a vape shop and destroyed a building in Glasgow has prompted a safety call from North Yorkshire's fire brigade. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said vape shop owners had a duty to ensure safety…...
Man dies after falling from roof in North Yorkshire village
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (87+ words) A MAN has died after falling from a roof whilst working in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Police have said that a man in his 40s has died whilst working on a roof in Fordlands, Thorpe Willoughby, near Selby, just…...
Person dies on railway tracks close to Durham Station
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (212+ words) A PERSON has been killed on a railway line north of York this morning (March 24). British Transport Police said officers were called to Durham Railway Station at 7. 13am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. A force spokesperson said: "Paramedics…...
Multiple UK number one selling artist adds new show in York as part of tour
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) A musician with three UK number one albums has added a new show in York to her UK and Ireland tour. Alison Moyet'will perform at York Barbican on November 18 as part of her Songs of Yazoo, the minutes & Other tour,…...
Popular Scottish band to headline major outdoor concert in Halifax next year
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) A popular Scottish band will headline a major outdoor concert in Halifax next year. Deacon Blue will perform at The Piece Hall on July 9, 2026, as part of the TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall concert series. Ricky Ross,…...
New Rangers owners promise "20m investment after completing takeover
1+ year, 1+ day ago (519+ words) Rangers" new American owners have promised a "20million injection into the football side of the Ibrox club after completing their takeover. The Glasgow club announced that a consortium of investors, led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, has purchased a majority stake…...