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More than one million £1 fares launched by York train operator Northern
YORK train operator Northern is offering more than a million for journeys across the North of England for just £1. The flash sale for tickets to travel between Tuesday September 6 and Thursday October 20 begins at 10am today at www.northernrailway.co.uk
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Emergency services attend crash in York suburb
THE emergency services were called to a crash in a York suburb last night. Michael Francis, who supplied this picture to The Press, said there had been a collision at the junction of Constantine Avenue, Rawdon Avenue and Melrosegate, in Tang Hall
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York show comes fully back to life after pandemic
A YORK show has come fully back to life after two years of disruption caused by the pandemic. The Fulford Show had to be cancelled altogether in 2020 and last year's event was outdoor only, because indoor activities in the social hall would not
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York City draw 'the best the team have played since I've been here' says Askey
JOHN ASKEY has labelled his York City side’s 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic as “the best that the team have played” since he has been with the club. York battled back from a goal down to secure a point at the LNER Community Stadium, with Olly Dyson
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Olly Dyson's equaliser secures point for York City against Oldham Athletic
YORK City battled back from a goal down to earn a point in a tightly contested game against Oldham Athletic. Hallam Hope’s goal two minutes into the second half was cancelled out by Olly Dyson’s equaliser as York secured a draw just 48 hours after
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WATCH: Leeds Festival 2022 – Arctic Monkeys, Wolf Alice, AJ Tracey & more
THOUSANDS of festival goers attended the final day of Leeds Festival 2022. The three-day event at Bramham Park came to a close yesterday (August 28), and brought the top names in music such as the Arctic Monkeys, who headlined the festival.
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Seal spotted in York's River Ouse is captured
A SEAL who has been seen swimming in the River Ouse in York has been captured and taken to a rehabilitation centre for a check-up. York Rescue Boat tweeted that the seal, called Daggi, had previously been in Germany. Dr Cher Casey saw the seal
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Police increasingly concerned for 73-year-old woman who has gone missing
POLICE say they are increasingly concerned for a 73-year-old woman who has not been seen in a North Yorkshire town since Saturday morning. North Yorkshire Police said Judith was last seen walking along Harcourt Road in Harrogate at around 10.30am
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Explosive experts called in after metal detectorist finds suspected WW2 grenade
EXPLOSIVE Ordnance Disposal technicians were sent to a rural area on Harrogate's outskirts after a metal detectorist discovered what they believed might be a World War Two grenade. North Yorkshire Police took to Facebook yesterday to reassure residents
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LIVE BLOG: York City v Oldham Athletic
5:14pm Thank you for following this live blog for York City's clash with Oldham Athletic!
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Driver tests at more than twice the limit after this crash
A DRIVER has tested at more than twice the legal drink driving limit after crashing off a country road in Ryedale. North Yorkshire Police said the driver of the car had blown 71 at the roadside, and was on their way to custody. "There is no
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Campaigners battling to save village pub near York warn of deadline looming
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save a village pub near York say a deadline is looming fast for anyone wishing to back the fight. The Save Our Swan group (SOS) says an inspector is likely later this year to consider an appeal against Ryedale District Council's
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CAMRA festival is the toast of York!
THE York CAMRA Beer and Cider festival was the toast of the city yesterday. Hundreds, if not thousands, enjoyed the return of the popular event to the Knavesmire, which runs until Saturday. Staged for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic
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Firefighters tackle burning car outside property
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a car fire outside a property in a village near Selby early today. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said crews from Selby went to the fire in Maple Tree Avenue, Barlby, at 4.45am. It said the fire had affected the
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More Banksy-style images set to appear around York 'very soon'
MORE Banksy-style artworks are set to appear around York very soon. So says 'Mr Eggs,' the artist behind a picture that appeared on the wall of an outbuilding at The Lighthorseman pub in Fulford Road one night last week. Landlord Dan Murphy
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York-based RotaCloud staffing up by two-thirds
York software firm RotaCloud has increased its staffing by two-thirds in a year to more than 60. Among this growth are two new appointments- Pam Hinds as head of HR and People, and Andy Brown who will lead mobile development. RotaCloud was
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York City's clash with Oldham Athletic will be 'a proper game' says Askey
JOHN ASKEY has labelled York City’s clash with Oldham Athletic as a “proper game” between two sizeable clubs. York take on Oldham on Monday (3pm) at the LNER Community Stadium, just two days after City’s 1-0 win over Maidenhead United. The
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Police investigate fight between two men outside supermarket
POLICE are investigating a fight between two men outside a supermarket in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened near the Costcutter store in Commercial Street, Tadcaster, between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesday August
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'Help! I used to have a normal life, now I can't go out and feel scared'
Dear Kirsten, Up until four years ago I was fully functioning, I had a good job and friends, had my own flat and had plans for the future. I'm now at a point where I can't go out of the house, it's been getting worse over the last four years
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Four fire crews tackle large blaze in countryside near York
FOUR fire crews have tackled a large blaze in countryside near York. The firefighters from Acomb, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Boroughbridge went to the fire in the open at Green Hammerton at just before 9pm last night. North Yorkshire Fire
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Teen who died at festival is named - family say he'd just got 'fabulous' GCSEs
THE family of a teenager who died after falling ill at Leeds Festival say the event was the 'highlight of his summer.' The 16-year-old has been named as David Celino, from Worsley in the Manchester area. His family said: “Our David was a beautiful
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TV Gladiators return: Remembering York's James Crossley, aka Hunter, in photos
NEWS that popular entertainment show Gladiators is to return to TV screens next year will bring back memories of York's very own TV strongman. James Crossley starred as Gladiator Hunter in the ITV show from 1993 to 2000 - reprising the role in
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'Can MP bring First York to the table to save our bus service?'
Can MP bring bus bosses to the table? I WRITE in response to the column from our MP, Julian Sturdy, about the number 11 bus service (The Press, August 24). I started this petition last week and to date I have 629 replies with more promised.
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Guy Fawkes to star in explosive new comedy in York
GUY Fawkes is set to star in an explosive new comedy at York Theatre Royal this autumn. The brand new drama by award-winning comedy writer David Reed about York’s infamous traitor is said to be a 'devilishly dangerous mix of Monty Python & Blackadder
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Thousands of children suffering mental health problems after lockdowns
THOUSANDS of children and young people have suffered mental health problems in the Vale of York over the last year after the Covid pandemic took its toll. NHS Digital figures show that 4,855 children and young people had at least one contact with
