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Captain Chris Clarkson drops out of York City Knights squad to take on Sheffield
YORK City Knights have been able to name a 21-man squad for Friday's clash with Sheffield Eagles (7.30pm), but captain Chris Clarkson misses out through injury. Clarkson picked up a knock during York's 100-4 humiliation at Leigh Centurions on Sunday
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James Ford 'really confident' York City Knights can find a 'tremendous response'
JAMES FORD is "really confident" that York City Knights can produce a "tremendous response" on Friday following Sunday's 100-4 rout at Leigh Centurions. York shipped a century of points for the first time at Leigh as their depleted side fell to
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Jury out in trial of charity founder accused of raping woman
A YORK Crown Court jury will continue its deliberations on Thursday in the trial of a 72-year-old charity founder accused of rape. Giving evidence, Gordon Michael Campbell-Thomas alleged that a young woman initiated sex with him when she called
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Crash in York suburb - car hits taxi
A MAN was treated by paramedics after a crash in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at 9.47am today to Ouseburn Avenue in Acomb. A spokesman for the service said: "York crews responded to a police
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'York City Knights squad out to prove they care against Sheffield' - Liam Harris
LIAM HARRIS has stressed that the York City Knights squad are eager to prove they "do care" to their supporters and head coach following Sunday's embarrassing 100-4 defeat at Leigh Centurions. York conceded 100 points for the first time as they
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Police officer who urinated in York shop changing rooms keeps her job
An “exceptional” new police officer has kept her job despite urinating in a York clothes shop fitting room while drunk off-duty and then lying about it. A disciplinary panel found probationer Pc Amelia Shearer guilty of gross misconduct following
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Ashley Hugill knocked out of Northern Ireland Open by Fan Zhengyi in qualifying
ASHLEY HUGILL suffered a second straight qualifying defeat after losing 4-0 to Fan Zhengyi at the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open. The Melbourne snooker star lost each frame to the Chinese talent which saw him exit a ranking event before the main
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Tickets set to go on sale for York family favourite
TICKETS go on sale tomorrow for a fun-filled festive family event which is all set to return to York this year. Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is set to return to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in York this year, and the event will include the Ice
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'It was in need of some love' - popular York venue undergoes 21st-century refit
YORK'S historic Grand Opera House will be raising the curtain on a major refurbishment that will bring the theatrical venue into the 21st century, complete with improved disabled access and facilities, a new bar and a digital 'at-seat' drinks ordering
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York's new top restaurant to open: see what its £120 menu gets you
YORK'S newest restaurant will open tomorrow - offering an eight-course tasting menu for £120. The restaurant, Legacy, will be serving customers from tomorrow at its base within The Grand, York - the city's only five-star hotel. At its helm
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Yorkshire knocked out of Royal London Cup by Hampshire
ANEURIN DONALD’S blistering career-best 76 saw Hampshire eliminate Yorkshire from the Royal London Cup at Scarborough. Group ‘B’ winners Hampshire sealed a 16th win from 17 games across all competitions after comfortably defending a 314 target
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This popular York business has been named among the best in the UK
A POPULAR York florist is riding high after being crowned one of the best in the UK. Acomb florist Floral Elegance, run by Sue Hunter, has been accepted as a full member of the exclusive Good Florist Guide, the gold standard of floristry and the
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PC's career in the balance after tribunal rules she did urinate on York shop floor
A probationary police officer’s career hangs in the balance after it was ruled that she urinated in the shop’s changing room and then lied about it to her boss. PC Amelia Pearson sobbed as it was found that she had left a puddle of urine in a cubicle
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York City job: Coach responds to Rochdale speculation around manager John Askey
KINGSLEY JAMES insists that he and John Askey are “fully focused” on their jobs at York City amid speculation linking the manager to the vacant position at Rochdale. Askey is the current odds-on favourite with the bookmakers to succeed Robbie Stockdale
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The exact time you can find out your grades on GCSE results day
After months of waiting to find out whether they have achieved the results they needed, GCSE students across the country will finally find out this week. Here is everything you need to know about results day. What time can I get my GCSE results
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Man left unconscious after being attacked outside a York fast food restaurant
A MAN was left unconscious after being attacked outside a fast food restaurant in York. North Yorkshire Police say that at abour 12.15am on Saturday (August 20) a man punched a a delivery driver to the ground, leaving him unconscious and requiring
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Horse box driver seriously injured and racehorse killed in crash
A HORSEBOX driver from stables near York has suffered life-threatening injuries and a racehorse was killed in an horrific crash. Diane Jackson was driving a horsebox containing Lincoln Pride back to David O'Meara's stables at Little Helmsley, between
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Major North Yorkshire road to close for 3 weeks
A MAJOR North Yorkshire road is set to close for three weeks while repair work is carried out. The Sutton Bank stretch of the A170 between Helmsley and Thirsk will close from 7am on Sunday, September 11, until 7pm on Sunday, October 2, while maintenance
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Police update after man died following disturbance at a York jeweller's shop
FOUR men arrested following the death of a man who died after a disturbance at a York jeweller's, have had their bail extended. As previously reported by The Press, 39-year-old Sam Diatta, from York, tragically died after a disturbance at Mappin
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Motorists face huge bills after their cars were seen speeding
YORK and North Yorkshire motorists are facing big bills after they failed to respond to court summons about speeding. All were convicted in their absence at Bradford Magistrates Court. Edward Wharton, 45, of St Giles Court, off Gillygate, York,
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'World-famous' heritage site near York sets out 15-year plan
A 'WORLD-FAMOUS' heritage site near York has set out an ambitious but necessary 15-year plan to revive and regenerate the "special place." Castle Howard has announced its "masterplan" for the 9,000-acre estate to help restore its heritage and revive
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GCSE results for York and North Yorkshire covered
YOU will be able to follow our live coverage online tomorrow as youngsters around the country receive their GCSE results. We will be publishing local schools’ results stories as we get them and also uploading pictures and local reaction. Visit
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MPs warned energy bills are pushing North Yorkshire businesses to ‘tipping point’
A NORTH Yorkshire business leader has warned MPs that many businesses will soon reach a “tipping point” and have to close as soaring energy bills hit the high street. Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce chief executive David Simister said in
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Liverpool gun death: 'Why don't politicians bring back the death penalty?'
TIME after time we here of murders committed by gangs that are rising all over the country. This has culminated in the death of a nine-year-girl in Liverpool. Throughout all these killings, I have yet to hear a politician or police chief or
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York music and arts provider for disadvantaged celebrates success
A MUSIC and arts provider in York, which works with people to help them beat barriers such as disabilities and homelessness, celebrated top results last week. Hidden behind the excitement and headline figures last week when hundreds of young people
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Man in difficulty at York riverside
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after reports of a man in need of help beside a York river. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at 6.43am today (August 24) to the banks of the river Ouse close to Clifton Bridge
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Do you recognise this corner of York - it looks very different today!
RECOGNISE this corner of York? Yes, it looks quite different today. And, in fact, this corner of our city is about to undergo another transformation as building work is taking place on this site to create new student housing. This photo shows
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Family of man found dead at home have been found
THE family of a man found dead at a house in East Yorkshire have been found. Humberside Police say Edmond Richardson was found to have died at his home on Matson Road, Bridlington, on Sunday, August 14. The force appealed yesterday for help
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Emergency services called in after man spotted in North Yorkshire river
EMERGENCY services were called in after reports of a man in a North Yorkshire river. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out yesterday afternoon (August 23) after reports a man had gone into the river in Tadcaster.
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Inspector rejects bid to build apartments in historic part of York
Plans for 60 retirement apartments in an historic part of York have been rejected on appeal by a government planning inspector. Gladman Retirement Living lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate after councillors voted against approving
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Fertility rate in York falls despite first rise nationally in a decade
THE fertility rate fell in York last year despite the first rise nationally in about a decade, figures show. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that there were 1,619 live births registered in York last year, which was 67 fewer
