Dylan Connell
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Dylan Connell
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Journalist at The Press in York. Views my own. [email protected]
The Press is backing calls for a public inquiry to be held into the Tees Esk Wear Valleys NHS Trust (TEWV).

Today we reveal that more than 300 mental health patients were waiting a year to be seen by the trust after being referred by their GP 👇

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Hundreds of mental health patients waited a year to be seen by NHS trust serving York
More than 300 mental health patients were waiting a year to be seen by the Tees Esk Wear Valleys NHS Trust after being referred by their GP, The…
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September 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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An 11-year-old boy from York is “on the mend” after undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumour, his mother has said
York boy, 11, ‘on the mend’ after 11-hour brain surgery to remove tumour
Ralph Waddington, 11, from Sutton-on-the-Forest, is “on the mend” after undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumour, his mother has said.
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April 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Ukrainians living in York are set to unite for a cultural celebration – three years after fleeing their homes due to the ongoing war
Ukrainians to unite in York for cultural celebration - three years after fleeing war
Ukrainians living in York are set to unite for a cultural celebration – three years after fleeing their homes due to the ongoing war.
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April 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Neil Hunter, the author of Young Man From Leeds, spoke to The Press about writing his debut novel while working at Next in Coney Street, York
‘I thought my TV career was over’: man writes debut novel while working at York shop
Neil Hunter, the author of Young Man From Leeds, spoke to The Press about writing his debut novel while working at Next in Coney Street, York.
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April 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Developers were given “no heads up whatsoever” about a government rule change which could turn a medieval church into an “eyesore” next to York Minster, the project’s manager has said
‘No heads up’ about changes which could leave ‘eyesore’ next to York Minster
Developers were given “no heads up whatsoever” about a government rule change which could turn a medieval church into an “eyesore” next to…
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March 29, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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A huge new mural has brought vibrant colour to Acomb’s Front Street
Huge new mural brings vibrant colour to Acomb’s Front Street
A huge new mural has brought vibrant colour to Acomb’s Front Street.
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March 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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A new project aims to help provide vital mental health support for primary school children across North Yorkshire
Meet the woman behind a project providing vital mental health support for children
A new project aims to help provide vital mental health support for primary school children across North Yorkshire.
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March 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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York Art Gallery has been filled with pop art as Harland Miller's XXX show prepares for its Friday opening
'It seemed foolish to fantasise about ': York-born artist's new XXX art gallery show
York Art Gallery has been filled with pop art as Harland Miller's XXX show prepares for its Friday opening.
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March 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Government plans to reform the “feudal” leasehold system could be good news for York – but further action is needed to avoid properties sitting empty in the city, an estate agent has said
‘Feudal’ leasehold changes welcomed – but more reforms needed, says York estate agent
Government plans to reform the “feudal” leasehold system could be good news for York – but further action is needed to avoid properties…
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March 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Controversy around an upcoming heavy metal concert at York Minster “missed the point of the gig entirely”, the band’s guitarist has said
‘The controversy missed the point’: York Minster metal gig aims to unite people
Controversy around an upcoming heavy metal concert at York Minster “missed the point of the gig entirely”, the band’s guitarist has said.
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March 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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A 23-year-old from York living with a brain tumour has defied the odds after being told he had just a year to live
York man living with brain tumour defies odds after being told he had year to live
Cain North, 23, from York living with a brain tumour has defied the odds after being told he had just a year to live.
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March 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Increased costs mean care providers “are facing a struggle to survive this spring”, a York care campaigner has said
‘Care providers are facing a struggle to survive this spring,’ says York campaigner
Increased costs mean care providers “are facing a struggle to survive this spring”, a York care campaigner has said.
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February 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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A family that runs a free prom dress service for people in York needs a new venue to ensure that no one is left unable to go to the ball
‘We’ve got about 30 ladies waiting’: York free prom dress service needs new venue
A family that runs a free prom dress service for people in York needs a new venue to ensure that no one is left unable to go to the ball.
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February 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Hundreds of people gathered at York Minster to say a final farewell to York policewoman Rosie Prior
Hundreds say a final farewell to PC Rosie Prior at York Minster
Hundreds of people gathered at York Minster to say a final farewell to York policewoman Rosie Prior.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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The family of 16-year-old Leah Bedford whose body was recovered from the River Ouse in York are calling for action to make riverside areas safer
'There are too many river deaths': call for York river safety action in Leah's memory
The family of Leah Bedford whose body was recovered from the River Ouse in York are calling for action to make riverside areas safer.
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February 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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A heavy metal gig at York Minster has almost sold out – despite it causing controversy among some churchgoers
York Minster metal gig almost sold out - despite 'Cradle of Filth' controversy
A heavy metal gig at York Minster has almost sold out – despite it causing controversy among some churchgoers.
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February 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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A mother said she was refused on board a bus in York with her folded mobility scooter because she did not have a permit for it
Mother not allowed on York bus with mobility scooter as she did not have permit
A mother said she was refused on board a bus in York with her folded mobility scooter because she did not have a permit for it.
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February 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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North Yorkshire Police’s handling of public complaints is “not good enough and falls short” of what the public “should expect”, the force’s deputy chief constable said
North Yorkshire Police’s handling of complaints is ‘not good enough’, says chief
North Yorkshire Police’s handling of public complaints is “not good enough and falls short” of what the public “should expect”, the…
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January 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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The great and the good of York gathered at the Minster to say a final farewell to Second World War veteran Joseph Thomas after his death at the age of 99
‘Stand down sailor’: final farewell to Second World War veteran at York Minster
The great and the good of York gathered at the Minster to say a final farewell to Second World War veteran Joseph Thomas after his death aged 99.
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January 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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A woman originally from York who now lives in Los Angeles described the wildfires that engulfed the county as “a beast that could not be tamed”
‘A beast that could not be tamed’: York woman living in LA caught in wildfires
A woman originally from York who now lives in Los Angeles described the wildfires that engulfed the county as “a beast that could not be tamed”.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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A leading health organisation has called for action to help neurodivergent children and young people in York access services and support
‘Change is essential’: call for action to help neurodivergent children in York
A leading health organisation has called for action to help neurodivergent children and young people in York access services and support.
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January 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Councillors fear one of the most deprived areas of York could lose its out of hours pharmacy service if planned changes push ahead
Fears area of York could lose out of hours pharmacy service
Councillors fear one of the most deprived areas of York could lose its out of hours pharmacy service if planned changes push ahead.
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January 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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A new film about the origins of coal mining in Yorkshire and the North East is being screened in York
York screening of film that gives 'warts and all' insight into coal mining in region
A new film about the origins of coal mining in Yorkshire and the North East is being screened in York.
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January 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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More than half of ambulance patients waited 30 minutes or longer to be handed to accident and emergency teams at a York hospital trust in one week, new figures show
Ambulance patients face waits at York A&E as hospital ‘under extreme pressure’
More than half of ambulance patients waited 30 minutes or longer to be handed to accident and emergency teams at a York hospital trust in one week,…
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January 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM