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• Police target dogging problem in layby on A19 at Skelton

  05-09-2020 05:00
  
  SORDID sexual shenanigans in a York layby can be revealed by The Press - as police take action to tackle the growing problem of dogging.
  
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• Man arrested in York rape investigation

  17-06-2026 18:05 via bbc.com
  
  Police say the attack happened in the Micklegate area of the city at about 22:00 BST on Tuesday.
  
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• Two flee scene after car crashes into a house

  17-06-2026 18:02 via bbc.com
  
  North Yorkshire Police say extensive searches are being carried out to locate the man and woman.
  
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• Light Brigade medals sold for three times estimate

  17-06-2026 17:28 via bbc.com
  
  The collection belonged to York-born James William Wightman of the 17th Lancers.
  
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• Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine

  17-06-2026 16:11 via bbc.com
  
  The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.
  
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• Disability football club is what 'players live for'

  17-06-2026 13:41 via bbc.com
  
  The team is attempting to raise £5,000 to help pay for pitch hire and the cost of travel.
  
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• Life-saving equipment planned for city centre bank

  17-06-2026 11:47 via bbc.com
  
  A defibrillator and bleed kit will be installed outside a city centre bank if plans are approved.
  
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• Where to watch England's World Cup games in Yorkshire

  17-06-2026 09:41 via bbc.com
  
  Numerous venues and bars will be showing the big match live in a variety of settings.
  
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• Boxing club expansion set with £700,000 funding

  17-06-2026 07:05 via bbc.com
  
  The boxing club in Scarborough is set to have a new boxing ring, gym space and training facilities.
  
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• 'Quiet cars' prompt change to guide dog training

  16-06-2026 18:10 via bbc.com
  
  Training now sees puppies being taken to unusual environments to recognise different noises.
  
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• Pedestrian killed by car was adored, say family

  16-06-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  Peter Hudson, who died after being struck by a car in Thirsk, was "irreplaceable", say his family.
  
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• Calls to tackle Dales 'anti-social behaviour'

  16-06-2026 14:25 via bbc.com
  
  Councillors have discussed greater use of penalties and the removal of parked cars in some cases.
  
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• Harrogate sign midfielder Williams

  16-06-2026 13:32 via bbc.com
  
  Harrogate Town sign King's Lynn midfielder Morgan Williams for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
  
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• Four-year wait for trial over girl's crash death

  16-06-2026 13:15 via bbc.com
  
  Mark Lee has been charged with causing death of Sarah Cain, from Hartlepool, by dangerous driving.
  
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• Hain helps Warwickshire earn draw with Yorkshire

  15-06-2026 19:38 via bbc.com
  
  Sam Hain scores 69 as Warwickshire thwart Yorkshire for the second time this season to earn a draw in their County Championship match at Scarborough.
  
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• York City re-sign striker Akinyemi

  15-06-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  
  York City re-sign Derry City striker Dipo Akinyemi.
  
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• What's it like to run Britain's highest pub?

  15-06-2026 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Georgey Spanswick speaks to Andrew Hields, who runs the Tan Hill Inn in Richmond.
  
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• 'I sign parkrun briefings to make events accessible'

  15-06-2026 09:10 via bbc.com
  
  Amanda Cooper is a sign language support volunteer aiming to make parkruns welcoming to all.
  
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• Father of drowned girl tells of family's agony

  15-06-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  Palwasha Akbar's father tells of the moment his family realised the 13-year-old was missing.
  
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• Historic county boundary signs erected along river

  15-06-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  
  Six pairs of signs have been erected by Durham County Council at River Tees crossings.
  
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• Yorkshire push for victory against Warwickshire

  14-06-2026 20:12 via bbc.com
  
  Yorkshire set Warwickshire an unlikely victory target of 453 as they push for a County Championship victory.
  
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• Wigan return to top as Leeds and York also win

  14-06-2026 18:18 via bbc.com
  
  Wigan maintain their 100% record in 2026 as they run in 10 tries against Huddersfield to win 56-12 and return to the top of the Women's Super League.
  
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• More temporary seaside loos installed

  14-06-2026 13:35 via bbc.com
  
  Temporary toilets were introduced in March after issues were found with the existing block.
  
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• German team join 60th anniversary bed race

  14-06-2026 10:54 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers say the annual event, now in its 60th year, is "brilliant community day" for the town.
  
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• Potato farm allowed caravans for seasonal workers

  14-06-2026 09:32 via bbc.com
  
  Farm owners say the Polish workers are essential because they cannot recruit local people.
  
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• Interest surges after path becomes national trail

  14-06-2026 08:03 via bbc.com
  
  Travel companies say their bookings from people who want to walk the route are up by as much as 30%.
  
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• The rural pubs forced to adapt in 'hit-and-miss' market

  14-06-2026 07:41 via bbc.com
  
  North Yorkshire pubs share the challenges they face from location, energy costs and road closures.
  
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• Hard-working Yorks put pressure on Warwicks

  13-06-2026 20:11 via bbc.com
  
  Warwickshire reply to Yorkshire's first-innings 469 with 225-7 on day two of their County Championship match at Scarborough.
  
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• New waiting room for York crematorium

  13-06-2026 16:06 via bbc.com
  
  York Council says the city crematorium needs modernisation to compete with newer private venues.
  
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• Paddling pool to reopen after repair work

  13-06-2026 10:07 via bbc.com
  
  The pool in Valley Gardens reopens this weekend but pools in Ripon and Knaresborough need more work.
  
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