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1 day ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Officers issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a violent incident in Clifton. They said the suspect was reported to have been carrying a knife and walked between Burdyke Avenue and Water Lane. The incident under investigation is said to have happened between 10.30am and 1.30pm on Sunday, April 13. "Please contact us if you have any information that could help our investigation, or any CCTV or doorbell footage of this man," the force said.
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3 days ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Figures from the Department for Education (DfE) listed suspension numbers for York's nine secondary schools. Taking figures for three consecutive terms, spring 2022/23, summer 2022/23, and autumn 2023/24, York High School registered the highest figure with a total of 1,229 suspensions.
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4 days ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
6 1/1 After shooting to internet fame - we put the York pie dubbed the 'best in the UK' to the test NESTLED in High Petergate, you will find the Guy Fawkes Inn, a pub and restaurant with rooms, said to be the birthplace of one of York's most famous sons (although you may hear some experts claim that he was 'also born' in Stonegate).
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1 week ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Jacqueline Raisbeck, 47 (Image: North Yorkshire Police) A wanted woman is believed to be in the York area, police have said. North Yorkshire Police is searching for 47-year-old Jacqueline Raisbeck, who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of her licence. "We believe Raisbeck is likely to be in the York area," they said. "If you see her, or have any information about her current whereabouts, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
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1 week ago | 
gazetteherald.co.uk | Harry Booth
Jason Whiteoak has been arrested by police (Image: Newsquest) A person wanted with convictions of "serious" sexual assault and robbery has been arrested in York. Jason Whiteoak was recognised by plain clothes police officers who were on duty in York at around 11.20am yesterday, officers said. It follows public appeals for information about the 52-year-old, who lives in Selby but has spent time in other areas including Cambridge and the south coast while at large.
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1 week ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Jason Whiteoak has been arrested by police (Image: Newsquest) A person wanted with convictions of "serious" sexual assault and robbery has been arrested in York. Jason Whiteoak was recognised by plain clothes police officers who were on duty in York at around 11.20am yesterday, officers said. It follows public appeals for information about the 52-year-old, who lives in Selby but has spent time in other areas including Cambridge and the south coast while at large.
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1 week ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Joanne Slimene with her award and colleagues from Ward 26 at York Hospital (Image: Supplied) The Community Pride Awards are returning for 2025, and its a chance to celebrate an unsung health service worker in York. At York Racecourse on September 11, York will come together to celebrate its unsung heroes in the Community Pride Awards. One of last year's winners was Joanne Slimene - named Health Service Hero - for her work at York Hospital.
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1 week ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Isabella and two other shortlisted finalists Heidi Stower and Olivia Lee Patterson (Image: David Harrison) The Community Pride Awards are returning for 2025, and its a chance to recognise a young person who has had an impact on others in York. At York Racecourse on September 11, York will come together to celebrate its unsung heroes in the Community Pride Awards.
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1 week ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
Fire crews attended the incident 1.35pm today (Image: Newsquest) Police have been called after a "number of" fires near a play park. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service visited the incident in Rawdon Avenue at 1.35pm today (May 4). They said that the fire was extinguished, but informed the police due to the amount of fires started in the area, by what they say are "groups of youths". They added that they believe the fires had been started deliberately.
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1 week ago | 
yorkpress.co.uk | Harry Booth
20 1/1 The York Race for Life 2025 is drawing to a close. The Press was on the Knavesmire this morning as runners, walkers, and joggers took part in the event to raise money for Cancer Research UK. More than 2,300 runners joined the races, which raised £130,000 for the charity. Have a look through some of our favourite photos of the day, and read our recap here.
