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Chief executive keen for York City to build on record crowd against Oldham
ALASTAIR SMITH has outlined York City’s target to maintain strong crowds at the LNER Community Stadium this season after Monday’s record-breaking attendance. A crowd of 6,833, including 1,660 away fans, packed into the Monks Cross ground to watch
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James Ford explains York City Knights strategy after Jordan Thompson retention
JAMES FORD believes York City Knights' ability to retain player on long-term deals is a "great strategy", following the retention of Jordan Thompson. York have tied Thompson down to a deal until the end of 2025, having done the same with half-back
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Jordan Thompson signs deal until end of 2025 season with York City Knights
YORK City Knights have tied player of the year favourite Jordan Thompson down to a three-year deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025 season. Thompson joined York in the off-season from Leigh Centurions and has quickly established
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Dylan's songs 'as never heard before' - Girl From The North Country reimagined
BEFORE Irish writer-director Conor McPherson set to work on his first musical, Bob Dylan's management company sent him a gift box. Inside were more than 60 CDs by the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature-winning American singer-songwriter. What ensued
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Swap Shop scheme aims to help York students save money
A student accommodation provider in York has launched a ‘swap shop’ scheme to curb waste and save students money. The Vita Student Swap Shop is open to residents of Vita Student residences and will operate from the foyer of Vita’s York building
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Senior York council officer retires after 26 years - tribute paid
SENIOR York council officer Charlie Croft is retiring today after working for the authority for the past 26 years. Cllr Darryl Smalley, executive member for culture, leisure and communities, has taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the assistant
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Warning to drivers as traffic lights out in large part of York city centre
DRIVERS are being warned to avoid York city centre after a power cut has hit traffic lights. A power cut is affecting parts of the inner ring road in York city centre with traffic lights out on Gillygate at Claremont Terrace. It is also
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Manager expresses pride at unbeaten start by newly-promoted York City Ladies
STEPH TURNBULL has expressed her pride at York City Ladies' unbeaten start to the National League division one north season. York backed up an opening day 1-1 draw at Norton and Stockton Ancients with a 1-0 home win over Bradford City, with Alice
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The man searching for UFOs & ALIENS across North Yorkshire
NORTH YORKSHIRE has a history of alien and UFO reports. Ben Walgate, 35, from Malton, has taken it upon himself to document potential encounters with the unknown and show that there may be more to this world than we know. His day job is a
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Latest update on major power cut which hit scores of city centre businesses
SCORES of businesses and homes across York city centre were left without power for most of Wednesday evening. Northern Powergrid said this afternoon that 160 properties in streets including Blake Street, Coney Street, Bootham, Museum Street, Bootham
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Council confident it 'followed proper processes' in Leeman Road decision
CITY of York Council says it is confident that its planning committee 'followed the proper processes and legislation' in dealing with the National Railway Museum's application to build a new central hall across Leeman Road. However, it said it
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York-born tennis star Paul Jubb denied in bid for first US Open main draw clash
PAUL JUBB'S bid to for a first US Open main draw appearance came to an end after suffering a defeat in three sets to Gijs Brouwer. The York-born star defeated Antoine Bellier and Pedro Sousa, both over three sets, to leave himself one win away
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This well-known North Yorkshire firm has opened a new depot
ONE of the largest agricultural equipment dealers in the UK has opened a new depot in North Yorkshire. Ripon Farm Services (RFS), one of the country's leading agricultural machinery suppliers, has opened a new depot at the 30-acre Eden Business
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Yorkshire charity raises £4,500 to tackle abuse
Yorkshire domestic abuse support charity IDAS has completed it's Big Yorkshire Tour for another year, with individuals and businesses from across the county taking part to bring the tour’s fundraising total to £4,500. Starting out virtually during
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Why is this strange van coming to York tomorrow?
A new nation-wide campaign from global commercial vehicle manufacturer IVECO will see a very unusual creature visit York tomorrow (Thur). Dubbed the Chammoth, this fusion of cheetah and mammoth is migrating across the country to highlight the IVECO
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York planners back Northern Powergrid move
PLANNERS are backing Northern Powergrid creating a combined site south of York. City of York Council’s planning committee are due to determine the application at Chessingham Park on the Derwent Valley Industrial Estate, Dunnington, when it meets
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Family of York man who died at jewellers in fundraising bid for charity
THE family of Sam Diatta, who died after a disturbance at a city jeweller's, is raising money for a mental health charity. Sam's sister, Teba, has set up a JustGiving page to raise money for Rethink Mental Illness which has raised £103 in a matter
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York pipped to Yorkshire Premier League North title by Driffield Town
DRIFFIELD Town clinched the Hunters ECB Yorkshire Premier League North premier division title at the expense York after both sides lost on Bank Holiday Monday. York fell to a 95 runs defeat at Castleford while Driffield were beaten by nine runs
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Electric Vehicle chargers approved for York retail park
Electric Vehicle charging units have been approved for a York shopping centre. City of York Planners have approved six charging stations, with associated sub-station, lighting and cabinet be erected at the Vangarde Retail Park. A report by
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Police 'extremely concerned' in search for missing woman
POLICE are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a missing woman, who was last seen on Saturday. North Yorkshire Police are today continuing to search for the missing 73-year-old woman Judith Holliday, from Harrogate, who was last seen on Saturday
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York community woodland plans moves forward with parking approval
PLANS for a major community woodland west of York have taken a major step forward with approval given for parking and access. City of York Council has granted Forestry England consent to build vehicle access, a service road, a parking area and
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Tadcaster Albion still without win after first eight matches
TADCASTER Albion are the only Pitching In Northern Premier League east side yet to pick up a win from their six league matches heading into Saturday’s home clash with high-flying Hebburn Town (3pm). Tadcaster endured a miserable Bank Holiday weekend
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Campaign launched to fight new 'town' - but estate says it helps meet housing need
A CAMPAIGN group has been launched to fight plans for a new town in countryside south of York. Halt Heronby, which involves residents from Riccall, Escrick and Stillingfleet, their parish councils and local landowners, is opposing the 'damaging
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Two villages on cusp of becoming carbon neutral - here's how they're doing it
IT is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st Century but, while many are still grappling with the issue, two North Yorkshire villages are now on the cusp of becoming carbon neutral. Monk Fryston and Hillam, near Selby, are expected to reach
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York shop can become beauty salon
A former York shop that sold fireplaces can be converted into a beauty salon. Planners have agreed to an application from Miss A Lofthouse concerning 27 Yarburgh Way, York. A report by City of York planners said the proposed change of use for
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This popular York gallery is celebrating turning 40 in style
A YORK independent art gallery is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style. Pyramid Gallery has been at 43, Stonegate in York since 1991 having first been previously established in nearby Gillygate and is this year celebrating it’s 40th anniversary
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Locals to stage 'wake' outside their closed village pub
LOCALS will be staging a 'wake' at their village pub tonight - exactly a year after it was closed. Sam Smith's pub The Castle Inn in Sheriff Hutton closed a year ago today, and has not re-opened since. Locals will be staging a 'sit-out' outside
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Council working with venues to set up 'warm banks' in winter
COUNCILLORS in York have said they are working with community venues to set up 'warm banks' to help those struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. Councils across the country have signalled using churches, community centres and libraries
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Bigger car park planned for York health workers
The Yorkshire NHS Trust has proposed more than doubling the spaces at a car park to serve the 100 staff that work at the site. The trust has applied to City of York Council to undertake the work at Fairfields, Shipton Road, Skelton, near York.
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How to help the Lord Mayor's Appeal by eating delicious vegan meal
THE Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York are inviting people to join them for a two-course set dinner at a York vegan restaurant next week to boost the Lord Mayor's Appeal. The Sheriff of York, Suzie Mercer, says she adopted a fully vegan diet, encouraged
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Pickering farm shop & café team to take on half marathon
A TEAM from a Pickering farm shop will run a half marathon next month, raising money for charity. Karl Avison, Amy Cook and Michael Kipling from Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café, in Pickering, are to take on the Great North Run on September 11, in
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New boss appointed for York's museums
YORK Museums Trust has appointed a new chief executive. Kathryn Blacker, who has spent the last nine years as Chapter Steward at York Minster, will join the museums trust as its new head full-time in January. She replaces Reyahn King, who left
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World's oldest flower show to be held in York village next month
THE oldest horticultural society in the world will hold its annual autumn show in a York village hall next month - more than 250 years after it was formed. The Ancient Society of York Florists will be holding its autumn show at Wigginton Recreation
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PICTURES: work almost complete to clear former York football ground
WORK is almost complete to clear a former York football ground. Anyone walking along Grosvenor Road in York would barely recognise the former home of York City Football Club, Bootham Crescent today. After weeks of work the site is now almost
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Historic York convent seeks B&B upgrade
A charitable trust wants to improve the B&B facilities of a historic York building to help support the UK’s oldest living convent. The Congregation of Jesus Charitable Trust seeks to reconfigure the third floor of 17-19 Blossom Street, an 18th
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Farm shop team set to tackle Great North Run for charity
TEAM members from a farm shop in a North Yorkshire town are preparing to take on the Great North Run for charity. Karl Avison, Amy Cook and Michael Kipling from Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café in Pickering will tackle the Great North Run on September
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New 'Rock Choir' coming to North Yorkshire town
A BRAND new Rock Choir is opening in a North Yorkshire town next month - organised by a "much-loved" choir leader. Rock Choir leader, Steve Brown, is excited to launch the Rock Choir in Thirsk - after he recently lead his Yorkshire Choirs to perform
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Housebuilder supports wildlife with 4,000 'nesting bricks'
A HOUSEBUILDER with sites in York has announced it has installed 4,000 swift nesting bricks into its homes since 2016 to support local wildlife. The work is part of Barratt Developments' partnership with the RSPB to help give nature a home by supporting
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More sites for 'BT Hubs' proposed across York area
BT has submitted planning applications for even more ‘Street Hubs’ across York. The phone giant has revealed plans for four more of the hubs that will offer a range of digital information, advertising and free telephone calls. The latest sites
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'The energy crisis is down to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Rachael'
All politicians will use a crisis to further their agenda. So some context is required to Rachael Maskell’s comments on the energy crisis (Energy price cap is a ‘scandal’, says MP, August 27). She cherry-picked France to compare prices rises to
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'Is breakdown of HMS Prince of Wales a metaphor for post-Brexit Britain?'
Have you noticed how the words ‘Prince of Wales has broken down’ can be fitted to the tune of ‘London Bridge is falling down?’ Try it. I’m disappointed to hear that our proud flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, is suffering from ‘emerging mechanical
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'We must stop Government's brutal Rwanda policy'
The announcement of the next Prime Minister will not be the only thing happening on September 5. That is also the day when the legal challenge to the Government’s brutal Rwanda policy is back in the High Court. I believe York has always been a
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'My granddad would have been horrified by police standards today'
My grandfather was a proud policeman in York in the 1930s and 40s. Sadly he would be both ashamed and horrified by the actions and performance of today’s police. I am a recently retired teacher and I am 110 per cent certain that if I got drunk
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Actor Freddie Fox to attend Harrogate premiere of play about 'forgotten' ancestor
Actor Freddie Fox will be in Harrogate later this month for the world premier of a play about his ancestor, the engineer, industrialist and philanthropist Samson Fox. The Victorian inventor with a passion for philanthropy has largely been lost
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Urgent appeal to find missing East Yorkshire man
POLICE are growing increasingly concerned about a missing East Yorkshire man. Humberside Police say they want help to locate missing Cameron who was last seen at about 2am on Sunday (August 28) in the Bridlington area. He is white, 5'10, of
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Lost shops of York - do you remember these shops from the 1980s? 11 photos
HERE is a blast from the past - these photos from our archive show many York shops from the 1980s. Our main photo is of Coney Street with department store British Home Stores and shoe store Stead and Simpson opposite. Other photos show many
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Village pub can't be turned into apartment despite owner’s plea
The owner of a village pub near York has been refused permission to use part of the building for housing as it would result in the loss of a valued community facility, a government inspector has ruled. Ruth Yeadon had applied for planning permission
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Man jailed for 'degrading' and 'disgraceful' attack on woman
A “nasty piece of work” with a history of violence against women has been jailed for a prolonged and “degrading” attack on his latest partner. Zachary Christian Boaler, 29, has a series of convictions for attacking girlfriends and female members
