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'There won't be many who get a point at Solihull' - York City boss John Askey
JOHN ASKEY insists that “there won’t be many teams who come here and get much” after York City’s 1-1 draw at Solihull Moors. Lenell John-Lewis’ eighth goal in his last 10 matches quickly equalised for York after substitute Alex Reid’s opener shortly
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York City fight back to earn 1-1 draw at promotion contenders Solihull Moors
YORK City fought from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw at last season’s Vanarama National League beaten play-off finalists Solihull Moors. Substitute Alex Reid put Solihull in front just shy of the hour mark after Solihull had struck the post and
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Police search river at Tadcaster for missing brewery owner
POLICE have been searching the River Wharfe at Tadcaster for a missing brewery owner. West Yorkshire Police said Jesus Moreno, 41, founder and owner of Piglove Brewing Co in Leeds, was reported missing on August 2 with concerns raised for his welfare
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LIVE BLOG: Solihull Moors v York City
9:39pm Full-Time: Solihull Moors 1-1 York City York earn a valuable and well-earned point away from home against last
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York City Knights captain Chris Clarkson signs new deal for the 2023 season
YORK City Knights captain Chris Clarkson has signed a new deal with the club for the 2023 season. Clarkson joined York ahead of the 2020 season from Betfred Super League side Castleford Tigers and succeeded Tim Spears as the Knights skipper the
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Busy York pavement closed for 10 weeks as demolition work continues on landmark
A BUSY pavement is to be closed off for up to ten weeks as work continues on the demolition of the Mecca Bingo site in Fishergate, York. Barriers and signs are now in place directing pedestrians away from the former bingo site, which is being demolished
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Thieves target cafe in beauty spot
A HIGH-VALUE coffee machine has been stolen from a cafe during a burglary in a beauty spot in North Yorkshire. The café in Dalby Forest was broken into overnight on Tuesday (August 16) with the offenders taking a high value coffee machine, a coffee
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Turnout at village show tops 8,000
More than eight thousand people visited the annual Tockwith Show which was held after a two-years break caused by the Covid pandemic. Helped by warm sunny weather there was a steady flow of visitors and exhibitors throughout the eventr last Sunday
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Police crack down on oil and fuel thefts as crime spikes in North Yorkshire
POLICE have launched an operation to crack down on oil thefts as the crime spikes in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police says it is targetting criminal gangs involved in selling stolen heating oil, vehicle fuel and cooking oil on the black
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Yorkshire Water says it CAN lawfully impose hosepipe ban in York
YORKSHIRE Water has dismissed suggestions that it cannot lawfully impose a hosepipe ban on York households next week. The company announced last week that it was introducing a ban across the region on August 26 after reservoir levels fell below
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Fat Hippo burgers to add beef to historic York street
A Fat Hippo will soon be making a meaty move into a historic part of York. The future opening follows the Newcastle-based burger chain scaling down its renovation plans for 52 Low Petergate. The venue currently trades as Jimmy’s, a music-themed
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A-level results: we’ve got York and North Yorkshire covered
YOU will be able to follow our live coverage online tomorrow as youngsters around the country receive their A-Level results. We will be publishing local schools’ results stories as we get them and also uploading pictures and local reaction.
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Police and York Rescue Boat cut down on antisocial behaviour by the Ouse
POLICE in York and York Rescue Boat are working together to tackle the rise of anti social behaviour by the River Ouse. North Yorkshire Police say that they have seen an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in Acaster Malbis, Naburn and
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Police and York Rescue Boat join to cut down on antisocial behaviour by the Ouse
POLICE in York and York Rescue Boat are working together to tackle the rise of anti social behaviour by the River Ouse. North Yorkshire Police say that they have seen an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in Acaster Malbis, Naburn and
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Search for family of man who died in York
POLICE are searching for the family of a man who died in York. North Yorkshire Police say they are hoping someone reading this may know the family of York man James John Christian McCrory, who was 50, and died in the city on Monday (August 15).
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Exact time you can find out your grades on A-Level results day
After months of waiting to find out whether they have achieved the results they needed, A-Level students across the country will finally find out this week. Whether needed the grades to get into university or to embark on their chosen career through
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M&S adds buzz to York firm in three-year deal
A York company that aims to boost pollination in crops is to get some buzz thanks to a three-year deal with Marks and Spencer. AgriSound is to supply in-field sensors to two M&S Select Farms, which will see the farms use the devices which measure
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York Job Fair adds to today's work events
A RANGE of events are underway from today and into September to help further reduce the dole queues in York and North Yorkshire. Today, will see a Retail Speed Interviewing Event at York Jobcentre with employers including Home Bargains, Ladbrokes
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Four men arrested after BT cable theft
FOUR men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a BT cable and a van in North Yorkshire. The men aged 21, 38, 43 and 52 have been arrested after the incident on the B6265 between Little Ouseburn and Green Hammerton. The incident
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Ethan Ross has 'more than' replaced Peter Jameson says York City boss John Askey
JOHN ASKEY believes that goalkeeper Ethan Ross has "more than" replaced Peter Jameson for York City. Ross has made a bright start to life between the sticks for York, keeping a clean sheet on his competitive debut for City in a 2-0 win over Woking
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Major retailer pulls out of York city centre
A MAJOR retailer is pulling out of York city centre almost 12 years to the day since it opened. TK Maxx opened in the former Boots store in Coney Street back on September 4 2010, but the store, famed for selling designer labels at High Street prices
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Tadcaster Albion suffer first home defeat of season in 4-2 loss to Cleethorpes
TADCASTER Albion suffered their first home defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 against Cleethorpes United. Tadcaster twice fought back from 2-0 and 3-1 down through Jack Carr and Nathan Curtis finishes but a clinical Cleethorpes wrapped up the
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York police want to speak to man after alleged sex assault in bar
POLICE in York want to trace the man in this image after reports of a sex assault in a city centre bar. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for the public's help to identify a man after a sexual assault that happened on Saturday, July 16. They
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Stolen car in crash in North Yorkshire town
A STOLEN vehicle has been involved in a crash with another vehicle in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police has reported that a black 2011 Renault Clio and a Vauxhall Corsa collided at the junction of Sutton Road and Hambleton Place in Thirsk
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Police crackdown on cyclists in North Yorkshire town - 40 people stopped
POLICE are cracking down on cyclists in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police say their Scarborough Community Impact Team carried out a ‘Day of Action’ targeting cyclists riding on pavements in the busy town centre. The operation was
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York City Knights 16-20 Bradford Bulls: Five things we learnt
YORK City Knights' stutter towards the end of the Betfred Championship season continued as they lost out 20-16 at home to rivals Bradford Bulls. Here are five things we learnt from the LNER Community Stadium clash. 1. York's worrying pre-play-offs
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Major road reopens after police incident
A MAJOR road in North Yorkshire has now reopened following a police incident in the area earlier today. The A64 was closed in both directions for several hours in the Malton area this morning (August 17). It was following reports from members
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York hairdresser back to work after suffering long Covid
A YORK hairdresser is back to work today after suffering from long Covid. Hairdresser Stacey, from Rush Hair York, on 19 Market Street, had to stay off work for four weeks due to suffering from long Covid. Stacey, who is a senior director of
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Twins pass driving test at same time, on same date, and in same place
Teenage twins from North Yorkshire have said they are “over the moon” after passing their driving tests at the same time, on the same date, and in the same place. Alfie and Emma Willis, 18, set off on their tests simultaneously, returned just two
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'Humble' Stuart in bid for community prize after work supporting Ukraine
A MANAGING director in York has been nominated for a Community Pride award after his working supporting those hit by the crisis in Ukraine. Stuart Paver, managing director of York-based Pavers Shoes, has been nominated for the Charity Fundraiser
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Popular fast food restaurant to reopen in East Yorkshire town
A POPULAR fast food restaurant is set to return to a East Yorkshire town. Burger King will be reopening in Bridlington’s Promenades Shopping Centre, following it’s closure after the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. It will create 20 jobs for the
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York travel to Yorkshire Premier League North title rivals Driffield Town next
YORK CC face a must-win clash away to Hunters ECB Yorkshire Premier League North title rivals Driffield Town this weekend. Driffield boast an 18-point lead over second-placed York at the top of the premier division ahead of Saturday’s meeting (
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New retailer on the cards at Monks Cross
Cardfactory looks set to be opening a new shop at Monks Cross on the edge of York. The Wakefield-based retailer has received planning approval for signage at one of the ‘pods’ close to JD Sports at the shopping park on Monks Cross Drive, Huntington
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North Yorkshire farm shop is looking for new butchery apprentice
THE BUTCHERY team at a North Yorkshire farm shop are looking for a new apprentice. Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Cafe, in Pickering, are needing a new apprentice to learn butchery skills combined studying at college one day a week. Karl Avison, Cedarbarn's
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Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new laws
Cyclists may have to get number plates and insurance for their bikes under new laws. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is also considering new measures that would mean cyclists have to abide by 20mph speed limits or face penalties. Shapps has
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York-based train firm raises over £400,000 for partner charity
A YORK-BASED train firm is "proud" to announce it has raised more than £400,000 for its partner charity. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has reached the milestone supporting Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) thanks to fundraising activities
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Delays warning at busy York road junction
City of York Council has warned of delays for eight weeks as it improves a major city centre junction. The work will start on Friday September 5 and last until Friday October 28 at the junction of Barbican Road and Paragon Street. During the
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Boxing prospect George Davey returns against Costa Rican veteran next month
GEORGE DAVEY will seek to get back to winning ways when he returns to the ring against Costa Rican veteran German Sanchez next month. The York professional boxer drew his last bout against former Cameroonian Olympian Serge Ambomo in April, having
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This energy crisis is real and terrifying
The energy crisis is real and it is terrifying. The failed energy market is likely to demand £4,200 per household by the end of the year. That is an astronomical amount for the average household and, of course, this could be even higher for the
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'Bring on the Aussie drought-busters'
Drought status has been confirmed for Yorkshire - despite some recent rain. Statistics inform us that however good a summer Manchester may enjoy, introduce Old Trafford test cricket against ‘the old enemy’ Australia...and rain will predictably
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'Don’t blame Ukraine war for cost of living crisis - it was Covid'
Your article reporting that rising interest rates may mean higher mortgage repayments implied the Ukraine war is a key factor (Mortgage bill payers in the UK set to lose out as interest rates soar, August 14). This seems to miss the much more important
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Top councillor 'horrified' at York apprentice pay
A review of how much City of York Council pays its apprentices is to take place after a senior councillor said she was “horrified” at some of the hourly rates. Coun Paula Widdowson said young people could get more money for bar work and that there
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'Clean York’s filthy streets'
It seems to me that the rationale for the Leeman Road closure is to impress visitors with a smart new building. There is a much easier and less controversial way to impress visitors... clean York’s filthy streets. From the Micklegate bus stops
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The tragedy of a cash-starved NHS
A few years ago I was biking to a York Astronomical Society meeting at a local school. I hit a series of road bumps that caused me to fall head over heels. My head hit the rocky floor, causing me to black out. When my senses returned I was temporarily
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Fire at house in York suburb
FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to a fire at a house in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at just after 6am today (August 17) to Grosvenor Terrace in Clifton in York after reports of a vehicle on fire
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Foodbank creates supportive space for those in crisis
A FOODBANK in North Yorkshire has opened up a brand new space to support people going through a crisis - thanks to a £2,000 donation. Selby and District's Foodbank combats hunger and poverty in the local community by providing three days’ worth
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'Delight' as work underway on iconic half-pipe at skate park
WORK is now underway to refurbish a renowned half-pipe at a popular skate park in North Yorkshire - much to the delight of campaigners. The repair work on the iconic half-pipe at Malton Skate Park started this week - after more than 18 months of
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Hey Doris! When a legendary shop opened in York - and caused quite a stir!
DO you recognise this shop which has stopped these two York shoppers in their tracks? Our latest archive photo from The Press's nostalgia collection features a legendary shop that sparked great interest when it opened in the city, but was then
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Fresh plans to restore and redevelop historic York building
FRESH plans have been submitted to restore and redevelop the empty timbre-framed St William’s College in York. The Trustees of St William’s College seek a partial change of use for the building, which dates back to 1465 and was originally built
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A-level and GCSE results: here's where to find help in York
WITH A-level results and GCSE results out this week and next (August 18 and 25 , respectively) there is a range of support available to youngsters receiving their results in York. This year’s results are based on course work and examinations following
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Couple in bid to raise money for York Hospital after tragic death of baby Olivia
A MUM from North Yorkshire has spoken of her pain and anguish after the death of her first born baby in York, and the steps now being taken to remember her. On June 26 this year Donna Wallis, 32, set off from home with husband Matthew Bailey to
