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Residents mount legal challenge to museum hall which would block key route
LOCAL residents are mounting a legal challenge to planners' decision to allow a new museum hall to be built across York's Leeman Road. A group of residents says it has engaged a Leeds-based firm of planning lawyers to pursue a judicial review of
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These shrubs will bring your borders to life – see how and when to plant them
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. Shrubs are small to medium-sized perennial woody plants
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York City 'definitely could've taken three points' rues Lenell John-Lewis
LENELL JOHN-LEWIS believes York City "definitely could have got all three points" from the 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic. York enjoyed a strong first half against newly-relegated Oldham but were unable to find a breakthrough before the interval
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Warning issued to anyone who eats fish and chips in the UK
Brits who love to indulge in fish and chips after a long week could be in for a nasty surprise within weeks with prices set to soar amid shortage fears. The cost of chips could rise after suppliers warned the numerous heatwaves this summer has
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Residents urged to keep windows shut after 'sawdust incident' in field
RESIDENTS in a country area of North Yorkshire are being advised to keep their windows shut after an incident in which 200 tonnes of sawdust were ploughed into a farmer's field. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service issued the warning to residents
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Lindsay Anfield never foresaw such rapid success for York City Knights Ladies
LINDSAY ANFIELD admitted that she never envisaged winning a major trophy so quickly after York City Knights Ladies secured the League Leaders’ Shield in the Betfred Women’s Super League. York won major 13-a-side silverware for the first time in
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Five homes planned for York village
Plans have been submitted to demolish redundant farm buildings in a York village and replace them with five market houses. Mr Robin Garland of Model Farm House, The Green, Upper Poppleton, has applied to City of York Council, to build three two-bed
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Top York Hotel shortlisted for prestigious restaurant award
A restaurant at one of York’s top hotels has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award. The Bow Room Restaurant at Grays Court Hotel in Chapter House Street- in the shadow of York Minster- is cited in the Best Boutique Hotel Restaurant
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Woman treated for serious injuries after three-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire
POLICE have launched an appeal following a three-vehicle collision in a North Yorkshire town. The crash happened just after 2.15pm on August 26, on Marine Drive, Scarborough. It involved a white Honda CRF100 motorcycle, a grey Renault Captur
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Five things we learnt from York City's unbeaten Bank Holiday weekend
YORK City picked up four points in the space of three days, beating Maidenhead United 1-0 at York Road before drawing 1-1 with Oldham Athletic at the LNER Community Stadium. Here are five things we learnt from the Bank Holiday weekend. 1. City
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Police scam warning in York and North Yorkshire
PEOPLE in York are being warned about a scam doing the rounds. North Yorkshire Police say victims are being called by a scammer claiming to be an officer from the Metropolitan Police - the name being used recently is DC Arnold. The 'officer
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Huge rise in abandoned pets as cost of living crisis puts strain on owners
MORE than 450 abandoned animals have been reported to the RSPCA in North Yorkshire so far this year - including this cat and her kitten, found dumped on the doorstep of its York animal centre. The charity says the number of animals dumped in the
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Motorcycle rider charged after police pursuit in North Yorkshire
A MOTORCYCLE rider was found to have no insurance or license when caught during a Police clampdown on illegal motorcycle use in North Yorkshire. Officers were out in Eastfield, near Scarborough, over the bank holiday weekend (August 27 to 29) to
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York City Knights 20-12 Sheffield Eagles: Five things we learnt
YORK City Knights bounced back from the 100-4 rout at Leigh Centurions to beat Sheffield Eagles 20-12. Here are five things we learnt from the LNER Community Stadium. 1. Response delivered after Leigh rout Given that York had already sealed
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Man attacked in York city centre - three teenagers arrested
THREE teenagers have been arrested following an attack on a man in York city centre. North Yorkshire Police say the incident occurred at the junction of Parliament Street with High Ousegate at 10.30pm on Friday (August 26). A man in his 50s
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Matthew's 300-mile run for life to deliver letter to new PM
A CHARITY boss has spent the day running through North Yorkshire on the latest leg of his run to London to deliver a letter to the next PM about the need to do more to prevent suicide in the North of England. Matthew Smith, who founded charity
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'Respect and dignity' at new York pet crematorium
A pet crematorium has opened in York. The Mill Cottage Pet Crematorium will operate from a family-home in Windmill Drive, Heslington. It has been launched by dog lovers Paul and Theresa Williams of Williams Driver Training. Theresa, a 44
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Man arrested after seagull killed outside takeaway in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been arrested after a seagull was killed outside a takeaway shop in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened outside Ako Kebabs and Waterhouse bar on St Thomas Street in Scarborough, at 2.22am on Saturday (August
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Mediterranean take-away opens in York
A new pizza and Mediterranean foods take-away business has opened in the centre of York. Omer Serkan Kandemir and Hande Celikyay have created ‘The Biga Coffee and Pizza Al Taglio and More’ at 67 Walmgate. The couple arrived from Turkey two
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York-based family-run estate agency moves
A well-established York-based estate agents has moved premises, leaving Castlegate for Walmgate. The family-run RM English has been around since 1884 and deals in chartered surveying and valuations, as well as agricultural, commercial and residential
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New images released after woman goes missing in North Yorkshire
POLICE have released fresh images of a woman who has gone missing from a care home in North Yorkshire. As The Press reported yesterday, North Yorkshire Police say they are increasingly concerned for 73-year-old Judith Holliday who has not been
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York woman dies after drugs overdose
A WOMAN died after a drugs overdose at her home in York, an inquest heard. Amy Rebecca Clarke, 36, was found unresponsive in the bedroom at her ground floor flat in Bull Lane by her boyfriend James McCrory. Coroner Jon Heath said Mr McCrory
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17th century York pub wins booze bid despite neighbours' protests
A 17th century pub in York has won its bid to serve alcohol in its revamped areas following a £350,000 refurbishment – despite protests from neighbours about noise. Two residents said problems had increased since the Old Grey Mare in Clifton Green
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ACL injury rules York City Knights prop forward Pauli Pauli out for 2022 season
YORK City Knights star Pauli Pauli has been ruled out for the rest of the 2022 season due to a long-term ACL injury. Pauli was taken off the field hurt in the 20-16 defeat to Bradford Bulls earlier this month, with scans now showing that the prop
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Pool at popular leisure centre in East Yorkshire to close for three days
A LEISURE centre swimming pool is set to close for three days next week. East Riding of Yorkshire Council says that East Riding Leisure Bridlington pool will be closed from 6pm next Wednesday, (September 7) until Saturday, (September 10). The pool
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Drax takes on apprentices
Drax has taken on seven apprentice engineers at its renewables plant near Selby. The technical apprentices will work with engineers at the power station in a four year programme. Drax says it is Britain’s biggest power station and one of Europe
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Major road into York reopens after crash
UPDATED 12.30PM: The road has now reopened and traffic is returning to normal. A CRASH is partially blocking a major road in to York. The A19 is currently partly blocked both ways north of the city near Shipton By Beningbrough with queueing
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Authors of Scarborough and York based books to speak at town event
AUTHORS of books based in Scarborough and York are to speak at an event. Kate Evans and Andrew Martin will speak at Scarborough Library in the coming months. Kate Evans burst onto the scene with a police series - including ‘A Wake of Crows’
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Emergency medicine expected to save lives of more drug overdose victims
MEDICINE that can help to save the lives of drug users who accidentally overdose is to be made increasingly available across North Yorkshire. Naloxone effectively buys time to get further treatment by counteracting the effect of opiates. It is
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York office first in new ways of working
A York property developer has launched its first serviced office premises in the city, which is designed to accommodate new post-pandemic ways of working such as hybrid and co-working. London Ebor Developments has invested over £3m in Independence
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York midwives launch lingerie venture
TWO York midwives have launched their own business making eco-friendly underwear for mums and mums-to-be. Nicola Moore and Chloe Malarkey have created Meraki Lingerie, which uses materials made from bamboo. The pair came up with the idea when
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Man seen exposing himself in public in town
A MAN was seen exposing himself in public in a North Yorkshire town - and police have launched an appeal for information. The incident happened close to the old swimming pool in the area of the promenade on South Cliff in Scarborough on the morning
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Award success at popular York school
HUNDREDS of pupils at a popular York school have been going for gold thanks to a pioneering arts award scheme. Students across three year groups at Archbishop Holgate's CE School in Badger Hill have been working towards their bronze, silver and
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Drinking this beverage every day could help you live longer, new study suggests
Good news for everyone that enjoys a brew since a new study has linked drinking tea every day with a lower risk of mortality. The new research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, reported that people who consumed two or more cups each
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UK pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills
Pub and brewing company owners have sent out a warning saying mass closures could be likely within months due to rapidly increasing energy bills. Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies have signed an open letter to the Government
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Brewery to mark 30 years with re-launch of IPA
A NORTH Yorkshire brewery is celebrating its 30th anniversary this September by relaunching an award-winning IPA. Originally brewed in 2015 in homage to its founder, Paul Theakston, Black Sheep's Pathmaker is an "unapologetic" IPA at four per cent
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York choir celebrates 50 years with twin city
A CHOIR in York will be travelling to a German city this week to celebrate their 50-year twin relationship. On Wednesday (August 31), the York Philharmonic Choir travel to Munster, Germany to celebrate their relationship with Munsters Male Voice
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Two fires started deliberately in York
FIREFIGHTERS have been called in after two fires in the open were started deliberately. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at shortly before 7.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday after reports of a fire in Hull Road in Osbaldwick
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Why York properties cost 54 per cent more than Yorkshire average in June
YORK property prices are bucking the trend for the rest of the region and continuing to rise, figures reveal. And one expert predicted that, despite the cost-of-living crsis and a looming recession, prices would continue to go up in the next 12
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Plan for 800 homes must consider impact on environment, say council chiefs
DEVELOPERS must submit extra details about the impact on the environment of their proposals for up to 800 homes to the north of a small York town, council planners have said. Major developer the Vistry Group - formerly Bovis Homes - approached
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Solar farm plan for green belt land near York
A solar farm is proposed on farmland west of York that could generate enough power to supply up to 10,000 homes. Renewables company Solar2 has approached City of York Council as to the extent of the detail it must supply to the council when it
