Harry Booth

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Reporter at The Press (York)

Articles

'Incredibly rare' part of historic York family's estate on the market

4 days ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Harry Booth

Part of a historic York family's estate has been put up for sale. Rose Cottage, which once formed part of the Deramore family's estate in Heslington, has been listed for sale for £1.1 million. The Deramore family name is closely linked to Heslington Hall, on the University of York campus, which was once their family seat. Members of the family once played key roles in Yorkshire’s governance, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Man sentenced in York court after dog 'suffered unnecessarily for weeks'

6 days ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

3 1/1 A man who left his starving dog to "suffer for weeks" has been given a suspended prison at York Magistrates' Court. Laurance Silver, 48, failed to give two-year-old Esther adequate nutrition or seek veterinary treatment for an injury to her hind leg, the court heard. The dog was discovered at his house in Thomas Drive, Killinghall, Harrogate, on July 17 last year after concerns had been raised with the RSPCA for the welfare of a dog at the address.
War medals among items stolen in North Yorkshire home burglary

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

War medals among items stolen in North Yorkshire home burglary (Image: North Yorkshire Police) War medals were among the items stolen during a North Yorkshire home burglary, police have said. Officers are appealing for more information after the incident near Station Road and Summerfield Lane in Whitby, which they said happened between 5.30pm and 11pm on March 8.
WATCH: Another water pipe bursts in York as homes without water

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

2 1/1 Another water pipe was burst in York, as thousands of homes to the north of the city are left without water. As The Press reported, some 4,000 homes in Haxby and Wigginton woke up without water, as Yorkshire Water confirmed they were investigating the incident in the YO32 postcode. "We're really sorry but customers may have low pressure or no water because of a burst water main," a Yorkshire Water spokesperson said.
Another water pipe bursts in York as homes without water

1 week ago | msn.com | Harry Booth

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Closure of York city centre bridge to traffic NOT being considered, says council

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

City of York Council said they will be looking at ways to reduce journey times for buses in the city (Image: Newsquest) City of York Council says it will not be banning cars from using a bridge in the city centre, despite a petition claiming the move is being considered. Cllr Pete Kilbane, the deputy leader of the council, confirmed the Labour administration had no plans to close Ouse Bridge and Rougier Street.
Peter Hook & The Light headline Interzone at Scarborough Spa

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

Peter Hook on stage at York Barbican (Image: Dave Lawrence) A British music legend is going to headline a music festival in North Yorkshire. Peter Hook and the Light will be coming to Interzone festival at Scarborough Spa, on May 10 this year. The former Joy Division and New Order bassist will be followed by The Wedding Present, The Farm and Spear of Destiny.
York man celebrates 90th birthday by leaping out of plane at 15,000ft

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

5 1/1 An "absolutely elated" 90-year-old man from York has completed a skydive - from 15,000 feet. Malcolm Hough, from Huntington, was taken to Hibaldstow Airfield in Lincolnshire on Saturday, April 12, to jump out of a plane on his birthday. His grandson Tom Davitt was joined by another grandson Ben, and Ben's son-in-law Keith. "It was brilliant, he's wanted to do it for ages so we said 'let's do it for your 90th birthday'," Tom said.
'Quantity of spirits' stolen from busy North Yorkshire shop

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

The incident happened on Monday, March 24 (Image: North Yorkshire Police) A "quantity of spirits" have been stolen from a busy North Yorkshire shop. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at 8.10pm on Monday, March 24 at Morrisons in Castlegate, Malton, and involved a quantity of spirits been stolen. "Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as he may have information that will assist our investigation," a spokesperson added.
Police say a third business was targeted in burglary spree on famous York street

1 week ago | yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth

3 1/1 Police have said that a third business has been targeted in a spree of burglaries which also hit Shambles in the early hours. As The Press reported, North Yorkshire Police have put cordons in place in the Shambles outside both Shambles Tavern and Monk Bar Chocolatiers, after they said burglars struck in the early hours of this morning, April 15. Now, in an update, officers said that the Café Nero in King's Square was also targeted.