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Why should you use feeds and fertilisers in your garden and what type do you need?
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. Feeds and fertilisers are vital for keeping your garden
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Leigh Centurions 100-4 York City Knights: Five things we learnt
YORK City Knights conceded 100 points for the first time in a humiliating 100-4 defeat at Leigh Centurions. Here are five things we learnt from the Leigh Sports Village. 1. An embarrassing day for York City Knights To devoid the match of
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Is your financial record-keeping taking too much time?
Whether you complete your financial record-keeping yourself or have a finance team, technology provides some great opportunities to make this task more efficient. Addressing the accounting systems you currently use and making sure you get the most
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York 17th century pub will not become 'Wetherspoons type operation' , say owners
The team behind a seventeenth century York pub which wants to be able to serve alcohol early in the morning has said they are not wanting to create a “Wetherspoons type operation”. The new owners of The Old Grey Mare in Clifton Green have invested
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This popular coffee shop is on the move in York
A POPULAR coffee shop will close its doors in York today and moved to a new location. Costa at Monks Cross will be closing today (August 23), however, customers will be able to get their coffee fix from Thursday (August 25) from their new cafe
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York Art Gallery acquires 'spectacular clay painting'
YORK Art Gallery has bought a 'spectacular' ceramic 'clay painting.' The gallery was helped in acquiring the work from Phoebe Collings-James by the Contemporary Art Society, with support from the Art Fund, the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase
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Woman alleges York charity founder raped her after her drink was spiked, jury hears
A YORK charity founder allegedly raped a woman twice after her drink had been spiked, a jury has heard. The young woman alleged she had no memory about what had happened after she started to watch a film with Gordon Michael Campbell-Thomas, 72,
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Popular North Yorkshire market returns to city for bank holiday weekend
THIS weekend a popular outdoor market will be popping up not one, but twice in a North Yorkshire city. Market organisers Little Bird Made will be setting up on Sunday (August 28) in and Monday (August 29) in Ripon. The markets will take place
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Car crashes into ditch
A CAR has crashed into a ditch in an East Yorkshire town. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said the single vehicle incident happened in Railway Street, Pocklington, at just after 11pm yesterday. It said firefighters were called to the scene
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York City Ladies come from behind to earn opening day 1-1 draw at Norton
YORK City Ladies began life in the National League division one north with a come-from-behind 1-1 draw at Norton & Stockton Ancients. Bianca Owens put the hosts in front just before the hour mark at the Norton Sports Complex. York replied just
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Car with no bonnet driven past police in North Yorkshire
POLICE on routine patrol in North Yorkshire couldn't quite believe their eyes when this car actually drove past them. A police spokesman said officers were out in Catterick yesterday (August 22) when they spotted the black five-door car with its
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Popular North Yorkshire duck race postponed due to dry weather
A POPULAR duck race in a North Yorkshire town has been postponed due to the recent dry weather. Organisers have taken the decision to move this year’s Helmsley Duck Race, which was due to take place on Monday, August 29, until there has been more
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Clifton Cycling Club product Abi Smith wins 2022 Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix
ABI SMITH enjoyed the perfect homecoming as she commandingly won the women’s Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix. The Clifton Cycling Club product clocked 3:01:04 in this season’s penultimate British Cycling National Road Race Series event, finishing
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Much-loved North Yorkshire landmark gets a new look
A MUCH-LOVED North Yorkshire landmark has had a fresh coat of paint. The White Horse at Kilburn near Thirsk is on land managed by Forestry England who took over responsibility for the its maintenance in 2018. Since then, it has had annual weeding
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York defeat Driffield Town to stay in Yorkshire Premier League North title race
YORK kept their Hunters ECB Yorkshire Premier League North premier division title hopes alive after a six-wickets win over leaders Driffield Town. Driffield pair Adam Drury and Noah Kelly scored 71 and 70 respectively as the table-toppers reached
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North Yorkshire drug dealer jailed after police investigation
A DRUG dealer in a North Yorkshire town has been jailed for more than two years following a police investigation. Aaron James Harris, 24, of Aberdeen Walk in Scarborough, was sentenced to two years and eight months’ imprisonment at York Crown Court
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No Rochdale approach for odds-on favourite York City manager John Askey
YORK City have not received any approach for manager John Askey after the boss emerged as the bookmakers’ clear odds-on favourite to take the vacant Rochdale job. Rochdale parted company with boss Robbie Stockdale last week after the Sky Bet League
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Charity's annual coffee morning returns next month
A CHARITY'S annual coffee morning event is returning next month, bringing people together over a cuppa to raise vital funds for people living with cancer. This year, the official event date for Macmillan Cancer Support's event is Friday September
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Parking bay photo represents 'ugly reality of life' for disabled drivers - claim
A PHOTO showing cars without Blue Badges in a row of disabled parking bays represents the 'ugly reality of life in York for disabled residents,' claims an accessibility campaigner. Alison Hume, co-founder of York Accessibility Action, was speaking
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Asbestos timebomb claims life of another York victim
ANOTHER York resident has fallen victim to the railway industry's asbestos timebomb. An inquest heard that Fragkoulis Lignos, 58, of Naburn Lane, Fulford, died after developing mesothelioma, the asbestos-related cancer. Coroner Jonathan Leach
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Car stolen as thieves strike at York home
A CAR has been stolen as thieves targeted a property in York during a '2-in-1' burglary. The incident happened in Duncombe Drive in Strensall at around 1am today (August 23). The offenders gained entry through an insecure door and removed a
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Iconic poster firm gets funds for export growth
A North Yorkshire company famous for an iconic poster of a tennis player revealing her bottom has secured a loan to help it export into Europe. Athena has been an arts publisher for more than 50 years and once ran a chain of high street stores,
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Foundation in York hands cash boost to local hospice
A FOUNDATION based in York has handed a cash boost to a local hospice to support its services. The Pavers Foundation, charitable initiative of leading footwear retailer Pavers, has donated £1,000 to St Leonard’s Hospice after a grant application
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Green light for train overhaul after legacy donation
A RAILWAY in North Yorkshire has announced that funding from a legacy donation will go towards the overhaul of a historic locomotive. Following a generous donation left by Clifford Luff in his will, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has
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Popular North Yorkshire venue to host major fireworks competition
A MAJOR fireworks competition is set to be held at a popular North Yorkshire venue this weekend. Once again this weekend Newby Hall in Ripon will host the fifth instalment in this year’s Firework Champions catalogue of events on Saturday, August
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Light up the night in York with charity walk
PEOPLE across York are being urged to join an illuminating night-time walking event for charity. Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk, which is returning to the city, will take place on October 1. Entries are open now for the 10k event, where
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York biker who was killed in crash is named as inquest opens
A YORK biker who died in a crash has been named as an inquest into his death was opened today. Neil Alexander Bushby, 61, of The Bungalow, York Golf Club, Strensall, died at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield on August 4, a day after the head
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Disabled York woman set to conquer one of UK's highest peaks for charity
A DISABLED adventurer from York is preparing to tackle one of the UK's highest peaks thanks to a group of volunteers - who she aims to raise money for. Abi Bubb, who has a physical disability called Arthrogryposis which affects the muscles in her
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Family of man who died in York city centre come forward
THE sister of a man whose body was found in York city centre has come forward. Last week North Yorkshire Police put out an appeal to try and trace the family of York man James John Christian McCrory, who was 50, and died in the city last Monday
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Duck pond in York in 'dire state' after hot weather
A DUCK pond in York is in a "dire state" after the recent hot weather - and local volunteers have been forced to take matters into their own hands. Haxby residents are worried about their local duck pond, known as the Wyre Pond, which has started
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AA reveals when traffic will peak on UK roads during August bank holiday weekend
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the roads this bank holiday weekend. The AA has published an amber traffic warning for the weekend, as an estimated 15 million bank holiday leisure trips are planned. The motoring group has also
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Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?
Millions of households will receive a £150 cost-of-living payment from the end of next month, the Government has said. The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September
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York woman set for 190-mile coast to coast trek for charity
A YORK woman is preparing to take on an epic 190-mile coast to coast trek to support people who suffer from migraines - which she lives with herself. Daisy Swaffer, who lives in the city, will be taking on an exciting coast to coast walk for The
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York trust lands 'Veteran Aware' status
THE York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest NHS provider to be accredited as Veteran Aware. Accreditation status is overseen by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), whose brief is to drive
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Rising revenues at fast-growing York-based life sciences firm
York-based life sciences company, the Aptamer Group, has reported revenue growth of 150% over the past year. The company, which is relocating to much larger premises at York Science Park, expects to report revenue for the year ended 30 June 2022
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James Webb telescope reveals new images of Jupiter in incredible detail
The world’s biggest space telescope has revealed new images of Jupiter, showing the planet like never before. Scientists revealed the shots of the solar system’s biggest planet on Monday, showing Jupiter’s auroras and all. The James Webb Space
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York police reveal reason behind heavy presence on North Yorkshire roads
DRIVERS in York and North Yorkshire can expect to see more police on the roads this week. It's part of a week-long crack down on drink and drug driving. North Yorkshire Police is taking part in a national intensification campaign with the
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Paddington Bear abandoned 40 years ago has new home - with famous neighbours
A Paddington Bear found abandoned more than 40 years ago has travelled from Italy to take up residence in North Yorkshire. Jane Lazzeri found the Paddington lying in a brook while living as a child in Winslow, Buckinghamshire, in October 1983.
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Now is the time to start planning your funeral
It's difficult to know when to start planning your funeral, but avoiding the conversation can leave families in financial trouble and emotional turmoil. This guide explains how prepaid funeral plans work and how they will protect loved ones when the
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Man found dead in East Yorkshire - police search for family
A MAN has been found dead at a house in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say Edmond Richardson was found to have died at his home on Matson Road, Bridlington, on Sunday, August 14. The force is now appealing for help to locate the 70-year-old's
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Shocked man given York Hospital outpatients appointment for 2am
A SHOCKED pensioner was sent a York Hospital outpatients appointment for 2am – on a date three weeks before the letter was even sent. The letter from the hospital's eye department also warned Graham Perry that if he failed to attend the appointment
