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What is winter bedding and when do you plant it?

Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy some ‘me’ time, and if you’re looking to transform your garden or even just pick up a new hobby, YouGarden has all the tips and tricks you need. If you want to get your garden ready for winter, we’ve

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York avoids more thunderstorms

MORE thunderstorms appeared to be heading for York this evening but weakened before reaching the city. Rainfall radar images from Netweather showed very heavy rain and lightning sweeping slowly northwards towards York earlier in the evening, but

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York City midfielder Paddy McLaughlin’s hip injury has not settled reveals Askey

JOHN ASKEY has noted that York City midfielder Paddy McLaughlin has had an injection for his hip injury, a problem that has not yet settled. McLaughlin has not yet played a game for York in the Vanarama National League this season, having been

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Emergency crews called to York riverside after reports of person in difficulty

EMERGENCY services have been called in to rescue someone in difficulty on the riverside in York. North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were both called in at about 5.14am today (August 16) to the River Ouse at Water

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York 'distracting' digital sign would cause crashes

A LARGE digital advertising sign 6.4m wide and 3.4m high has been refused by York planners as the distraction would cause accidents. Vivid Outdoor Media Solutions sought to erect the mounted sign on the former Bumper Castle Site on Wiggington Road

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York 'Street Hub' locations revealed

PLANS have been submitted for a chain of ‘Street Hubs’ across York offering a range of digital information, advertising and free telephone calls. After it submitted an application for the first such hub in Blossom Street, as the Press recently

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York pub flats plan refused

Plans for holiday flats at a York pub have been refused. Paul Harris sought to convert an empty bookmakers at the The Clockhouse on Kingsway West, Acomb, into four flats and to create four others in part of the pub, making the venture smaller and

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Six York charities shortlisted to win up to £20,000 at Sky Bet Ebor festival

YORK Racecourse and Sky Bet have revealed the shortlisted Yorkshire-based charities for this year’s Ebor Festival Community Sweepstake. The Community Sweepstake, as part of the Sky Bet Ebor festival (August 17 to 20) is an initiative which matches

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Taxi safety and licensing operation launched by police in York

A DEDICATED operation looking at the safety and licensing of taxis in York has been launched by police. North Yorkshire Police officers in York were assisted by officers from the Special Constabulary and Roads Policing Officers (RPG) to execute

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Tug-of-war and Japanese drumming - the Fulford Show is back!

The Fulford Show will be back this Bank Holiday Monday (August 29) - and this year, there will be no restrictions because of Covid. Last year, the show was limited to just the field events, because of concerns about the coronavirus. “But this

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Don't miss this year's great Knavesmire Dog Walk

KNAVESMIRE will be thronged with pet dogs (and their owners) all going ‘walkies’ together on September 18. More than 200 walkers and 100 dogs turned out for the last Dog Walk run by Keep Your Pet – a service offered by Age UK York which looks after

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York Racecourse staff get set for the Sky Bet Ebor festival

STAFF at York Racecourse have been busy getting the grounds ready for the Sky Bet Ebor festival to begin tomorrow. The Sky Bet Ebor Festival is due to commence at the Knavesmire Racecourse tomorrow, running from Wednesday, August 17 to Saturday

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Wheely good recognition for North Yorkshire Lioness Beth Mead

She’s an England cup-winning legend who brought football home … and now Whitby-born Beth Mead’s very own Coastliner bus is on the road to her home town! North Yorkshire-based bus operator Coastliner has named one of its buses after Beth in honour

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Designer Outlet backs children's charity with pop-up golf fun

YORK Designer Outlet is hosting pop-up golf competitions for families over the coming weeks to raise money to support a children's charity. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York is hosting the 'Play 2 Par Golf Academy' pop up to raise funds for cancer

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Little Bird Markets set to fly again this weekend

This weekend’s Little Bird Made markets are taking place in both North and South Yorkshire this weekend. Saturday will see the stalls in Doncaster, followed by Thirsk and Richmond on Sunday. Last weekend, the markets were in Easingwold and

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Scott Lincoln falls short of another medal at European Championships

SCOTT LINCOLN was unable to gain another medal to add to his collection, placing 10th in the shot-put at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. City of York Athletic Club’s Lincoln posted a distance of 19.90m in the finals, finishing almost

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Man seen trying to break in to house in York village

A MAN was seen trying to break in to a house in a York village. North Yorkshire Police say that at about 3.40am this morning (August 16) a homeowner on Barons Crescent in Copmanthorpe reported a man in dark clothing attempting to break into the

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Help Helen of York be named as best hotel owner

Helen Heraty, owner of Grays Court Hotel and The Bow Room Restaurant has been nominated for the prestigious Independent Hotelier Award 2022. Helen was shortlisted after being nominated by Grays Court Co-Director Sarah Czarnecki. The nomination

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Charity hoists national campaign to 'fly the Red Ensign'

A NATIONAL maritime charity is calling on the support of organisations and communities to show their support for the Merchant Navy. The Seafarers' Charity is asking people across the UK to show their appreciation by flying the Red Ensign on this

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Three men arrested after police incident in York

THREE men have been arrested after masked men with knives smashed their way into a property in York. North Yorkshire Police say they were called at 6.30pm yesterday (August 15) to reports of an ongoing disturbance involving knives at a property

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£10,000 grants available in York towards solar panels and heat pumps

YORK residents could be entitled to grants of up to £10,000 to install energy efficiency measures in their homes. City of York Council said that with E.ON, it was delivering £2.23 million of energy efficiency measures to homeowners and also tenants

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Man thrown to ground and injured in attack in town

A MAN was grabbed by the throat and thrown to the ground during an attack in a North Yorkshire town - and police have launched an appeal to the public. The incident happened in Parliament Street in Harrogate at around 4.30am on Sunday (August 14

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'Bumper' weekend of music awaits at popular venue near York

A HUGE three-day weekend of music is coming to the grounds of a popular venue near York this weekend - from dance tunes to classical. The weekend of fun is coming to Castle Howard on Friday (August 19), spanning the hottest dance music with Café

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York hotel brings back Race Day brunch menu

A 'RACE day brunch' menu is returning this week to a York hotel during the Sky Bet Ebor festival. Principal York, on Station Road, a 10 minute drive from York Racecourse, is bringing back their York Race Day Brunch in time for the Sky Bet Ebor

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York booking app Jammed earns global applause

A freelance computer programmer is enjoying global success with his music booking app. Andy Callaghan has created Jammed, a tech start-up based in the Phase One Incubator at the University of York. Kent-born Andy moved to York in 2014 with

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Man took his own life at holiday park near York, inquest hears

A YOUNG man took his own life at a holiday park near York, an inquest was told today. Bradley Linley, 27, who died on May 20, was working as a lifeguard at the Goosewood Holiday Park at Sutton-On-The-Forest, where he was popular with guests, said

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Jobs go at York bio-testing firm

A York company that makes rapid testing kits has revealed it has slashed jobs amid ‘disappointing’ trading. Abingdon Health, based at York Biotech Campus, announced the job cuts in a trading update for the year ending June 30. The company says

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Yorkshire gets drought status - just after region drenched by storms

YORKSHIRE has been given drought status - just after many areas were drenched by thunderstorms last night. The Environment Agency said the region was joining large parts of England which had already moved to drought status last Friday. Victoria

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Rail operator tells passengers to not travel by train to Ebor festival

A RAIL operator has warned racegoers not to rely on trains to travel to the Sky Bet Ebor festival. Transpennine Express will be operating on a reduced train timetable from August 18 to 21 due to the rail strike action by RMT union, meaning normal

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March by English independence group who seek York parliament

Supporters of English ‘independence’ say they expect to attract ‘hundreds’ on a march in York, a city they want to host England’s parliament. The fledgeling English Constitution Party wants to ‘void’ rather than repeal the Act of Union, which they

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Care home enjoy day beside the seaside

STAFF and residents from a North Yorkshire care home enjoyed a day beside the seaside when they took a trip to the coast. Joined by their family members, the residents from Hambleton Grange care home in Thirsk were excited to explore Whitby - and

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Cyclist and motorist crash on major road in York

A CYCLIST and a motorist were taken to hospital after crashing on a major road in York. Yesterday (August 15), there was an accident on the northbound carriageway near Fulford Cross, causing slow traffic on the A19 at Fulford Road. The Yorkshire

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Major 'bubble tea' brand coming to York

A major ‘bubble tea’ chain is to open its first outlet in York. London-based Bubbleology hopes to move into 17 Coney Street, once it has the necessary approval for new signs and interior changes. Previously, the premises between Waterstones

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'Missing kebab and naked man at crash scene' - police to host 'Tweetathon'

POLICE in North Yorkshire are preparing to host another 'Tweetathon' this week - tweeting about every incident they deal with. From a missing kebab, to a naked man at the scene of a car crash in Northallerton - and a couple having an intimate moment

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Nando's is giving away free food this week - how you can claim

Nando’s is giving away free chicken to students receiving their A-Level and GCSE results over the next couple of weeks.   The popular chicken chain is bringing back its popular Results Day Dash for 2022 with Peri-Peri offers for youngsters collecting

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New ‘next generation’ Covid jab to be offered to adults over 50 from September

Adults over 50 and those clinically vulnerable will be offered the first Covid-19 jab to target two strains of the virus. This will be part of the UK’s autumn booster programme. Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said that Moderna’s new bivalent

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RECAP: Police incident in York suburb

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Scout group hits 90 years as leader nominated for community award

A SCOUT group in York is celebrating 90 years since it was launched - and the group's leader has been put forward for a Community Pride award for her hard work as a volunteer. The 2nd Acomb Scout Group turned 90 years old on Monday (August 15) 

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Refurb planned for listed 1960s York student flats

A major refurbishment is planned for a student block at the University of York recognised for its 1960s architecture. The work concerns the Derwent P-Block, which due to its design, has Grade II listed status, despite being less than 60 years old

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Police to conduct regular roadside checks for drink and drugs

POLICE are to conduct regular roadside tests for drink and drugs in East Yorkshire as part of a national campaign. Humberside Police said officers will be out across the region in coming weeks, stopping drivers suspected of driving under the influence

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'Caring' York teen lands national pageant crown

A TEENAGER from near York has been crowned Miss Teen Galaxy for York for her age group - which includes a range of charity work. Eva Grant, who lives in Easingwold, is a student at Outwood Academy. In July, Eva handed over her UK National Junior

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Hospice launches summer raffle to support patient care

A HOSPICE in North Yorkshire has launched a summer cash raffle in aid of patient care - with a top prize of £2,500. The raffle, organised by Saint Catherine's Hospice, will be drawn on Thursday September 15. First prize will take home £2,500, while

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WEATHER WARNING: York and North Yorkshire weather warning for thunderstorms

Forecasters are predicting thunder, lightning and flooding as a yellow weather warning comes into force across the York and North Yorkshire again today (August 16). The Met Office has implemented the warning for Yorkshire and the Humber as well

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'Our vision for a sustainable Heronby'

Escrick Park Estate’s masterplan for Heronby, a sustainable new community for North Yorkshire, is being taken forward by Selby District Council as part of its new Local Plan consultation. Nothing has been finally decided, and if the Heronby proposals

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House fire in North Yorkshire village

FIREFIGHTERS have been called in to tackle a house fire in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called in at 1am this morning (August 16) after reports of a fire in St Leonard's Drive, Osgodby. A

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Made in Clementhorpe: an industrial history of York

Clementhorpe today is a pleasant part of York in which to live. But in the late 19th century it was very different - a veritable hive of industry. There was the old Terry’s Confectionery Works, of course - plus the large Co-op depot and DeLittle

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PICTURES: final phase of demolition underway at former York football ground

THE final phase of demolition work is underway at the former home of York City Football Club. Work got underway yesterday (August 15) to remove the buildings around the entrance to the former Bootham Crescent ground. Grosvenor Road is now

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York Minster plans return of Winter Village

YORK Minster is seeking to repeat the success of its Winter Village with its own Christmas and Advent market returning for a November to Christmas Eve run. The minster has submitted plans to city of York Council to temporarily site six chalets

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Serial offender banned from York city centre for a year

A SERIAL offender was banned from York city centre for a year as he was sentenced for crimes in the city and elsewhere. Among Damien Peter Goudy’s offences was threatening to break an ice cream seller’s jaw because the defendant couldn’t get what

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Woman became malnourished after it took 3-months to diagnose cancer

A YORK woman whose throat cancer went undiagnosed for almost three months became dangerously malnourished because she couldn't eat, her family claims. The 58-year-old had to survive on sips of water and the 'odd mouthful of custard' - and when