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77,000 racegoers attend Ebor Festival despite rail strikes
YORK Racecourse's Sky Bet Ebor Festival attracted more than 77,000 racegoers - fewer than 4,000 down on the last pre-pandemic Festival of 2019, despite the disruption caused by the rail strikes. A course spokesman said the big attendance was tribute
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Older people often feel pigeonholed
A 76-YEAR-OLD grandfather claimed he was 'shell shocked' after a bouncer told him he was too old to come in for a drink at a pub in the centre of Liverpool. The pub in question denied the claim, but whether or not it’s true, it came as no surprise
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Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in their car
Motorists who who drive with their dog in the car could face fines of up to £5,000 for breaching the Highway Code. The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads. The code was updated last month to
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York City's performance against Eastleigh was 'embarrassing at times' says Askey
JOHN ASKEY has reflected that York City’s performance against Eastleigh was “embarrassing at times,” particularly when they conceded possession. York fell to their second defeat of the Vanarama National League season on Saturday, losing 1-0 to
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If you snore in your sleep you could get payments of up to £156 a week
Brits who snore in their sleep could be missing out on payments of £156 per week in Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing
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I tried Asda's Just Essentials range and this is why I'll be returning to Aldi
Asda hit the headlines earlier this year with the launch of their new Just Essentials range, aimed to help customers keep the costs of their weekly food shop down amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket was slammed for the new bright
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Lacklustre second-half display from York City as they lose 1-0 to Eastleigh
YORK City fell to a 1-0 defeat against Eastleigh after a lacklustre second half at the LNER Community Stadium. A goal from JJ McKiernan just minutes before half-time proved the difference as York were unable to find a reply. Eastleigh, who
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Laser shone at aircraft flying over Yorkshire
A LASER has been shone at an aircraft flying over Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police tweeted that it had received a call from Air Traffic Control reporting a laser being shone at an aircraft. It said the call was transferred to West Yorkshire
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Man trapped after car crashes into stationary HGV
A MAN was trapped in his car after crashing into a lorry in an East Yorkshire village. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said the collision happened yesterday afternoon in Market Weighton Road, Holme-Upon-Spalding-Moor, and involved a stationary
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UPDATE: Multi-vehicle crash on A64 near York
THE A64 near York was partially blocked this afternoon by a multi-vehicle crash. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway, partially blocking the road and causing slow and queueing traffic from the A19 Fulford Interchange back to the
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Top photographer suffers heart attack
TOP photographer Charlotte Graham is recovering in York Hospital after suffering a heart attack. Charlotte, 58, from near Malton, has urged other people who suffer the sort of warning signs and symptoms which she had experienced before the attack
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PICS: Spectacular Proms concert at Castle Howard
THE magnificent grounds of Castle Howard were filled with pomp and circumstance last night - and lasers lit up the sky - as the stately home staged its annual Proms concert. Thousands gathered for the classical concert by The London Gala Orchestra
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LIVE BLOG: York City v Eastleigh
5:03pm Thank you for following our live blog of York City's clash with Eastleigh!
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Julie moves from earthquake mercy missions to York river rescues
AFTER decades of helping victims of earthquakes, explosions and floods around the world, Julie Ryan now focusses on saving people who've fallen into York's rivers. The 56-year-old from Welburn, near Malton, who was a volunteer for International
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Man knocked unconscious during night of rowdy, drunken violence
A MAN was knocked unconscious in York during a night of drunken, rowdy violence and anti-social behaviour across the city and North Yorkshire. The sickening scenes were revealed in a 12-hour 'tweetathon' by North Yorkshire Police, in which the
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Child approached by man and offered drugs
A CHILD is reported to have been approached by a man in a North Yorkshire town and offered drugs. North Yorkshire Police tweeted yesterday that it had received a call from a member of the public, stating tht their child had been approached by a
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Couple stranded in pen after fleeing aggressive cows
A COUPLE became stranded in a pen in the middle of a North Yorkshire field after fleeing a herd of aggressive cows. North Yorkshire Police tweeted that the force received a call from the couple asking for help after they got into difficulties while
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Police probe 'sextortion' bid linked to escort site
POLICE are investigating an allegation of 'sextortion' linked to an escort site. North Yorkshire Police tweeted yesterday that the force had received a call from a victim of sextortion conducted over Whatsap. "Caller states that the suspect
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Man drives away from York pub 'after drinking SIX pints'
A MAN is reported to have driven away from a York pub after drinking six pints of alcohol. North Yorkshire Police tweeted yesterday that they had received a tip-off about the driver and immediately dispatched a unit to the scene. They tweeted
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Vehicle driven dangerously on A1 - driver seen 'inhaling from balloon'
A CAR has been seen driving dangerously on the A1 in North Yorkshire, with its driver and passenger apparently from a balloon. North Yorkshire Police tweeted that the vehicle was reported to have been swerving between lanes as it was heading nortbound
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999 crews search for man at York railway bridge and on trackside
ALL three emergency services searched for a man at a railway bridge and the railway trackside in York early today. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said firefighters were called by the ambulance service to the bridge in Holgate Road at 3.39am
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"It was like having a disco in my mouth" - our verdict on top York restaurant
CELEBRATED York chef Stephen Andrews has come a long way since he first opened Fish & Forest as a street food outlet in Spark:York. Two moves later - first into the Gillygate pub, then to a standalone restaurant in fashionable Micklegate (nestled
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'Local taxis could learn a lot from Uber and the service they provide'
Local taxis could learn a lot from Uber in York THERE have been letters sent recently stating that Uber should not be able to operate in York. I'm of the opinion that Uber absolutely should be able to operate in York. Uber are reliable,
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Country walk: Levisham and the Hole of Horcum
THE sea is in the air (but not in view!) on this popular walk that starts with an exploration of the lovely Hole of Horcum. After a short stop for a pint in Levisham, the return is via a pleasant, open moorland track with wide ranging views.
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Things to do in and around York during the August Bank Holiday weekend
If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, we have some inspiration for your plans. To take the guess work out of what’s happening in and around York, we’ve put together a list of some of the events and activities to keep you occupied
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And they are off! York couple gallop into married life with Parade Ring wedding
AND they are off! York couple Laura and John Andrews have galloped into married life following a wedding at York Racecourse's Parade Ring. The couple, from Foxwood, tied the knot on July 16, 2022 and held their entire do at the racecourse, including
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WATCH: York mates launch giant, homemade, wooden raft on Ouse for summer fun
IF you go down to the River Ouse in York today you might be in for a big surprise. Look out for a giant DIY pleasure craft floating up and down the river - and causing waves (in more ways than one) among locals and visitors. The York Hornblower
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'Frankenstein' barn conversion that looks like 'military base' approved
A barn conversion on a farm near Tadcaster has been approved – despite councillors’ concerns about its “Frankenstein” appearance. Permission was granted to Mr J Richardson to turn an agricultural building at New Buildings Farm into two homes with
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The top 5 takeaways in York according to Tripadvisor reviews
There’s nothing better at the weekend than relaxing and not having to cook. And if you can’t be bothered heading out, nothing can be quite as cathartic as ordering a takeaway after a long, busy day. But trying to decide which takeaway to get can
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New Vietnamese restaurant to open in York city centre
A NEW Vietnamese restaurant is set to open in York city centre. Pho is a chain which already has an outlet at Trinity Kitchen in Leeds and was set up by Stephen and Juliette Wall in June 2005 after they travelled to Vietnam and fell in love with
