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James Ford expresses pride at York City Knights response from rout at Leigh
JAMES FORD expressed his pride at York City Knights’ response to beat Sheffield Eagles 20-12 after last week’s 100-4 rout at Leigh Centurions. York conceded 100 points for the first time in their history at Leigh but managed to return to winning
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York City Knights back to winning ways after 20-12 victory over Sheffield Eagles
YORK City Knights returned to winning ways in the Betfred Championship as they came from behind to beat Sheffield Eagles 20-12. Ross Oakes gave Sheffield an early lead before Matty Marsh, Bailey Antrobus and Liam Harris went over for York before
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What's on in York - things to do in and around York this week
FOOD and food for thought, pub concert and Pub Landlord, outsider comedy and family drama whet Charles Hutchinson's appetite. Pub gig of the week: Miles and The Chain Gang, The New Smithy Arms, Malton Road, Swinton, near Malton, tonight, 9pm
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My Company is in financial difficulties – How can I protect my employees?
Insolvency Service statistics show insolvencies hit 1,827 in July, 67% higher than in 2021. These are very worrying times for some business owners, particularly in relation to the responsibility they feel to their workforce and the disastrous effect
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LIVE BLOG: York City Knights v Sheffield Eagles
9:24pm Thanks for tuning into our live blog tonight!
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York City manager John Askey out of running for Rochdale job say reports
JOHN ASKEY is out of the running for the vacant managerial role at Rochdale, according to BBC Radio York. Rochdale have been seeking a new manager since sacking previous boss Robbie Stockdale last week. The Dale have lost their opening five
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Voting open for York City Knights Supporters' Society player of the year award
THE YORK City Knights Supporters’ Society (KSS) have opened the voting for their player of the season award. Voting on the award will close at midnight on Sunday, September 4 and the trophy will be presented on September 11, at York’s final game
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York City's Pybus: No reason why this group of boys can’t be in the play-offs
DAN PYBUS has insisted that “there is no reason” this York City side “can’t be in the play-offs” by the end of the season. Pybus signed for York earlier this month after departing Dunfermline Athletic, becoming their 16th arrival of the summer
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Man taken to hospital after assault at York races - one arrested
A MAN had to be taken to hospital after an assault at York races - and another man has been arrested in connection with the incident. It happened at around 11:30am on Saturday August 20 and involved two men in the county stand bar area. The
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Latest planning applications for York
HERE are the latest planning applications for York: 22/01502/FUL for single storey rear extension and erection of 2no. rear garden outbuildings for additional living space at 151 Main Street, Fulford. 22/01632/FUL for replacement of existing
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Man rescues dog from drowning in York river
A MAN rescued a dog from drowning in a river in York. James Cain, 32, a staff member at Business Waste in Eboracum Way, had only been in work for an hour when he left the office to rescue a dog from drowining in the River Foss. On Monday, August
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Seal spotted by Cher in York river
A SEAL has been spotted on the river Ouse in York about 40 miles from the sea. Dr Cher Casey took these photos on Wednesday afternoon when she was out for a dog walk with her friend and neighbour, Sarah Newman. Cher who lives on Howe Hill Road
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Urgent search for missing York teenager
Update: Missing teenage boy found by police POLICE are searching for a missing York teenager who has not been seen since yesterday. North Yorkshire Police officers are searching for Mackenzie Atkin-Innes, 14, who went missing from his
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'Mountains' of school uniforms in a giveaway on a York driveway this weekend
A YORK woman has “mountains” of school uniforms in her driveway to give away to families in need. Tracey Deacon, from Acomb, has 300 boxes of school uniforms, collected through donations to her food bank, Danebury Drive Community Foodbank, in her
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£1,000 plus bill for refusing to leave police headquarters
A MAN who refused to leave North Yorkshire Police Headquarters when he was ordered to do so must pay more than £1,000. Michael Frosdick, 30, was accused of deliberately disrupting normal police daily duties by filming a video for uploading onto
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York's Paul Jubb one win away from US Open after beating Pedro Sousa
PAUL JUBB is one win away from the US Open after beating Pedro Sousa 2-1 in the second round of qualifying. Jubb, who was born in York, faced Sousa on Thursday, just one day after he beat Antoine Bellier 2-1 in the first qualification round.
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Farewell to much-loved York area judge and "ancient mariner"
YORK Crown Court has said farewell to a much loved judge who saw active service during the Second World War. HHJ Gordon Atkinson has died after a short illness aged 97. As well as his successful career in the law, he and his beloved wife Ishbel
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Ice creams at sunrise to support charity trek
PARTICIPANTS in a charity walk in North Yorkshire will once again be able to enjoy a free early-morning ice cream and drink thanks to a local firm. The Saint Catherine's Sunrise Walk for the hospice is now in its 14th year and Harbour Bar in Sandside
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Plans announced for up to 75 new homes in York village - two thirds 'affordable'
PLANS have been announced to build up to 75 new homes in a village near York - with at least two thirds of them 'affordable' to help address York’s huge housing need A partnership between Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and local developer North
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'A trip to town has become an ordeal ... avoid York like the plague'
I COULD not agree more with J L Parkin's comments about the dumbing-down of York. A trip to town has now become an ordeal what with the plethora of buskers (many of whom of dubious ability), the hordes queuing for the tatty shops in the Shambles
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Film crews spotted in popular York suburb
FILM crews have been spotted at work in a York suburb. People living close to Bishopthorpe Road in York noticed filming taking place yesterday (August 25) at BNT off licence and grocery shop on the corner of Nunthorpe Road in South Bank. There
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Traffic jams on major York road
TRAFFIC is currently congested on a major York road. There have been reports that traffic is slow on the A64 at Stockton On The Forest, on both ways from A1237 at Hopgrove Roundabout to the Barton Hill Crossroads. The incident, reported today
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This man crashed into a house and gave his friend life-changing injuries
A YOUNG man who fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a house has been jailed Jacob James Cummins' passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and will be permanently affected, said Andrew Finlay prosecuting. York Crown Court heard
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Man taken to hospital with injuries after fight in town - one arrested
A MAN had to be taken to hospital after an altercation in a North Yorkshire town - and the other man involved was arrested. The incident happened in Windsor Terrace in Whitby at around 5pm on Monday August 15 - and involved two men having a fight
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York hat shop to cut opening hours due to rising costs
A HAT shop in York is set to cut its opening hours to save money on essentials due to rising costs in the retail sector. Owner of Simply Devine, Liz Devine Wright, said she is being forced to cut down her hours during the winter months. While
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Anfield: York City Knights clash will be decided by who can hold their nerve
LINDSAY ANFIELD believes that “whichever team can hold their nerve” will win Sunday’s decisive clash between York City Knights Ladies and Leeds Rhinos (1pm). Leaders York head to Headingley Stadium knowing that victory over Leeds would guarantee
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York candle lit vigil to remember man who died after disturbance at jeweller's
A CANDLE lit vigil was held in York last night (August 25) to remember Sam Diatta, who died after a disturbance at a city jeweller's. About 50 of Sam's family and friends gathered on the steps of York Minster for just over half an hour listening
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Want your local charity to get a share of £16k? Here's how...
NOMINATIONS continue to arrive for local good causes seeking a share of the £16,000 The Press is giving away in its Cash for Charities drive. Today, two local organisations - SASH, which helps the young homeless in York, and the Copmanthorpe and
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This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement
The energy price cap will rise to £3,549 from October 1,, Ofgem has announced. The industry regulator confirmed an 80.06% rise, or £1,571, with the new cap coming into effect for around 24 million household in England, Scotland and Wales in October
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Drug driver caught twice in 48 hours in North Yorkshire
A DRUG driver has been arrested twice in as many days by police in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say they stopped a Fiat driver in Harrogate yesterday (August 25). Sgt Paul Cording was on the scene. He said: "The vehicle was stopped
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'We offer a safe space and an answer to social isolation and loneliness'
A SOCIAL centre that provides an inviting space and cafe for the over-60s in York is the latest to be nominated for a share of our £16,000 give-away in our Cash for Charities campaign. From this month, The Press’ parent company’s charitable arm
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Firefighters battle fire on farm in North Yorkshire
FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling a fire at a farm in North Yorkshire. Station manager Bob Hoskins said that yesterday (August 25) crews from Northallerton and Ripon have attended a fire on a farm near Thirsk. He said: "Crews used hose reels
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Woman in York river - member of public involved in rescue drama
A YOUNG woman was rescued by a member of the public after going into the river in York late last night (August 25). Police, ambulance, firefighters and the York Rescue Boat were all called out to Kings Staith at about 11.40pm after reports of someone
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Driver rammed van then hit it with hammer in mistaken identity attack
A MOTORIST rammed a delivery courier’s van during a car chase - then hit it with a hammer, York Crown Court heard. Zac Sharp, 25, mistakenly thought the courier was the man who had been eyeing an underage girl, said Adam Walker, prosecuting.
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Homes plan at former York charity HQ refused on appeal
Plans for eight new homes on the site of a former charity headquarters in York have been refused on appeal by a government planning inspector. Craig Smith asked the Planning Inspectorate to intervene on the grounds of non-determination by City
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Mosque invites York to come and learn about Islamic culture and faith
A MOSQUE in York is holding an open day for the local community to come and learn about its faith and lifestyle. York Mosque and Islamic Centre, in Bull Lane, Tang Hall, is holding its first open day following the pandemic, on Saturday, September
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Why York jabs centre will look very different when you arrive for autumn booster
TENS of thousands of people turning up for their Covid booster jabs in York this autumn will notice the Askham Bar site looks quite different to the last time they were there. Improvements carried out in the former car park off Tadcaster Road,
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Health chief: why York hospice is close to my heart
Professor Mike Holmes, of primary care provider Nimbuscare, pays tribute to the 'very sp;ecial' St Leonard's Hospice in his latest column for The Press, revealing why it is very close to his heart. There’s been a lot of excitement around
