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York City Knights captain Chris Clarkson recalled to squad for Newcastle trip
CAPTAIN Chris Clarkson has been recalled to the York City Knights squad to visit Newcastle Thunder on Saturday night (7pm). A knock ruled Clarkson out of Friday's 20-12 home win over Sheffield Eagles, but the skipper is back in York's 21- player
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York City Knights Ladies star Tara Stanley backed to win Woman of Steel by boss
YORK City Knights Ladies star Tara Stanley would be a worthy winner of the Woman of Steel, according to Lindsay Anfield. Stanley joined York from Castleford Tigers in the off-season and the full-back has had a sizeable impact since for the Knights
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MINSTER LEAGUE: New boys Malt Shovel top standings after round one
TOP-FLIGHT new boys Malt Shovel occupy the top spot of the York Minster Engineering League premier division after the first round. Malt battled to hard-fought 3-1 victory over Dringhouses to start their season with three points. Jake Raistrick
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York City introduce £5 hospitality access offer to season-ticket holders
YORK City are offering season-ticket holders access to the LNER Bar for £5 on matchdays. The offer allows fans to access the centrally located non-padded seats, which were previously reserved for the friends and families of the players, in the
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'Once in a lifetime' Roman Quarter should go ahead, say city planners
Controversial plans for a new Roman Quarter in York should go ahead as it will provide a “once if a lifetime” opportunity to examine a city centre archaeological site, council planners have said. Heritage experts are divided over the proposal to
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Sale of site for new Aldi store goes ahead in North Yorkshire
BUDGET supermarket chain Aldi looks set to bring a new store to a North Yorkshire town after a land sale has gone ahead. North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has confirmed the sale of the site housing Selby’s former police station
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Lindsay Anfield: The pressure is off York City Knights Ladies after Shield win
LINDSAY ANFIELD insists that the “pressure is off” York City Knights Ladies heading into the Betfred Women’s Super League play-offs, which begin this weekend. York captured their maiden BWSL League Leaders’ Shield with a 22-14 win over title rivals
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Raid on York shop - four men arrested
FOUR men have been arrested after a raid at a shop in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say at 9.20pm yesterday (August 31) they received reports that a robbery had taken place at a store on Farndale Avenue in Osbaldwick in York. On arrival
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Appeal to find family of woman who died at home in North Yorkshire town
POLICE have launched an appeal to find the family of a woman who died at home in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police are trying to locate the next of kin for Vareena Wilson, 63, who was found dead at her home in Scarborough. A spokesperson
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York City Knights Ladies trio named in Women's Super League team of the month
THREE York City Knights Ladies players have been named in Rugby League World’s Betfred Women’s Super League team of the month for August. York trio Ashleigh Hyde, Sinead Peach and Hollie Dodd have been selected in the magazine’s 13, having played
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"Young bully" head-butted woman in her home
An “immature young bully” head-butted his ex-partner when he found messages from another man on her phone, York Crown Court heard. Callum Stephenson, 22, also poured lager over the woman’s head during the late-night attack, said Brooke Morrison
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Bows and arrows stolen in burglary at adventure playground
BOWS and arrows have been stolen during a burglary at an adventure playground. Humberside Police said officers were investigating a burglary which happened between 5pm on Sunday July 31 and 8.30am on Monday August at an adventure playground in
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James Ford 'very confident' that York City Knights can retain Brendan O'Hagan
JAMES FORD is "very confident" that York City Knights will be able to retain half-back Brendan O'Hagan. York confirmed their latest player signed up for at least next season as Jordan Thompson penned a new three-year deal with the club yesterday
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Police warning to York teenagers and parents ahead of planned gathering
POLICE in York have issued a warning to teenagers and their parents ahead of a planned gathering in the city. North Yorkshire Police say senior officers in York are making it clear that no offences will be tolerated at a gathering expected to take
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Tory leader urges people to respond to A64 consultation as deadline looms
YORK'S Conservative group leader has urged people to respond to a consultation about plans to dual a stretch of the A64 north-east of York. Strensall ward councillor Paul Doughty and fellow ward campaigner Sian Wiseman have said there will be major
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North Yorkshire Police catch Land Rover thief
POLICE have found a car that was stolen from a drive in a North Yorkshire town. The Land Rover was reported stolen from a drive in Harrogate yesterday (August 31). A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “The offender had broken into
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Plan dropped for café at popular North Yorkshire beauty spot
PLANS to build a café at a North Yorkshire beauty spot will not now go ahead. The Mulgrave Estate has revised its plans to develop land to the south east of Bank Top, Runswick Bay, beside the Cleveland Way trail. In the wake of advice from
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Man on manslaughter charge in court
A 38-year-old man has appeared before York Magistrates Court accused of killing a father-of-four in the city centre.. Lee Sutcliffe is charged with the manslaughter of Darren James Pudsey on April 19. The 45-year-old dad and director of a York-based
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Council sees savings in automated reporting tool
A pioneering mobile app developed by North Yorkshire’s new highways maintenance company is delivering major time savings. The Connected Safety Net incident reporting mobile app has also been shortlisted for a national industry award. The device
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York City facing wait over Olly Dyson's fitness ahead of trip to Yeovil Town
YORK City are facing a wait on the fitness of Olly Dyson ahead of Saturday's trip to Yeovil Town (3pm). Dyson suffered a knock to his kidneys in Monday's 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic, in which he scored York's equaliser. The midfielder has
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County council warns landowners over hedges
North Yorkshire residents are being reminded to cut back any hedges or trees on their land that are causing a hazard to the public. In recent weeks its highways teams have reported an increase in pavements being obstructed and road signs obscured
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One of York's most historic streets to close for 10 days for building work
ONE of York's most historic streets will close for ten days during building work in the heart of York. The works will take place between Pavement and Shambles and an alternative route will be in place for pedestrians. Shambles - one of the
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Decision made on moors steam trains as wetter weather returns
STEAM trains return to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway tomorrow after being forced out by the risk of them causing lineside fires amid tinder dry conditions. Deputy CEO Laura Strangeway said the summer had been a 'challenging' one, with the dry
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National cycling event comes to North Yorkshire next week
A NATIONAL cycling event is set to pass through North Yorkshire next week. The Tour of Britain will arrive in the county next Wednesday (September 7). Stage four of the race will begin in Redcar then pass-through Whitby before heading into
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Dramatic change in the weather on the way
A DRAMATIC change in York's weather is on the way, say forecasters. After many weeks with lots of dry, warm sunshine and very little rain, the city is set to see outbreaks of heavy and thundery rain from Saturday onwards. BBC Weather, in association
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York woman set for London Marathon task for three charities
A WOMAN from York is preparing to take on the London Marathon this year, after 22 years of trying, for three different charities close to her heart. Keen runner Natalie Ross, who has lived in York since 2000 when she joined York St John University
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Popular York restaurant devastated by fire opens again - first look inside
A POPULAR fast food restaurant has reopened in York today - almost 14 months after a devastating fire. Burger King has reopened its doors at Clifton Moor following a near-complete refurbishment because of a blaze at the restaurant in July last
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'Heartbroken' Susanna Reid pens emotional tribute to Bill Turnbull after death
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid has penned an emotional tribute to her former BBC Breakfast co-host Bill Turnbull following his death, aged 66. Following the news of his passing, Susanna Tweeted: “Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous
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Motorbike rider injured after crash in North Yorkshire town
POLICE have issued an appeal after a motorcyclists was injured following a crash in a North Yorkshire town. The incident happened on Filey Road, near to the junction of Belvedere Road in Scarborough, at 3.50pm on Saturday, August 27. It involved
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Police issue CCTV after burglary in North Yorkshire town
POLICE have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following a residential burglary in a North Yorkshire town. The incident happened in Scarborough Old Town on Longwest Gate at around 5.30am on August 21 and involved a man entering an
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"People loved The Castle' - locals stage vigil outside closed village pub
Locals held a 'sit out' vigil outside their village pub last night to protest about the fact it has been closed for a year. The Sam Smith's-owned Castle Inn in Sheriff Hutton closed at the end of August last year when the landlord left, and has
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York set to host start of 'rust-bucket' rally
YORK has been announced as the starting point of a "rust-bucket" rally featuring cars worth less than £500. The city will host the start of the of the 2022 Inverness or Bust Rally. The event is the only UK route of the Bust Rallies series with
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Council hit back after MP slams cuts to homeless services in York
COUNCILLORS in York have hit back after an MP in the city slammed funding cuts to services supporting rough sleepers. York Central MP, Rachael Maskell, joined the team from The Salvation Army on one of its regular early morning 'street walks' on
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'Is this really a community stadium for all?'
A new stadium, a community stadium, a shared stadium. It was an excellent idea, but what has it turned out to be? Built for us, seems to be the attitude of the football club who share it with the rugby league club. I took a photo at the Knights
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44 Electric buses ordered for York
York is set for 44 electric powered buses from next year. Bus operator First Bus has placed an order for the buses in a near-£20 million investment, largely funded by central government. First Bus will spend £10.2m of its own money on the buses
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'What does the NRM think it's doing?'
Last week I visited the NRM on Leeman Road. In Station Hall there were plastic sheets hanging from the roof coupled to barrels containing a small bucket. Apparently the roof is leaking and the NRM needs donations to afford to fix it. Is this
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The Groves road closures two years on - this is how they've panned out
It’s now two years since the experimental (now permanent) closure of the Groves area to through traffic. And it’s been like the curate’s egg - part excellent, part not. The air quality and the release from the drone of traffic is fantastic. On
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Chance sighting leads to stolen bike being reunited with owner in York
A CHANCE sighting led to police in York being able to reunite a boy with his stolen bike. North Yorkshire Police say that last week, they received a call from a member of the public who had seen their friend’s Voodoo bike that they believed had
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'This is the raw reality of everyday homelessness in York'
It’s raw and it’s real. At 5am on Tuesday I walked York’s streets with the Salvation Army’s Early Intervention and Prevention team and met York’s rough sleepers - 22 of them, and there would be others. In the chilly night air, men and women found
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North Yorkshire couple hit Diamond celebrations with anniversary
A COUPLE from North Yorkshire are celebrating their Diamond Wedding anniversary with a party with family and friends today. Clifford and Daphne Taylor, who live in Knaresborough, were married on September 1, 1962 at Heworth Church. The pair
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Have York's landmarks looked lovelier? Amazing photos of York after dark
WE are used to seeing Clifford's Tower with daffodils, with and without scaffolding - but it's rare to see a photograph of it at night with no tourists or visitors in sight. These incredible images of the York landmark are just two in a collection
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Here’s why police were out in force in East Yorkshire
POLICE stopped and searched 180 vehicles as part of a crackdown in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say the operation focused on the theft of machinery and that offences can have a significant impact on the businesses targeted from both the loss
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Diamond York couple celebrate 60-year milestone today
A COUPLE from York are celebrating their Diamond Wedding anniversary today with their close family. Barry and Angela Jackson, who live in Rawcliffe, married on September 1, 1962 at York Registry Office. The pair first met in Easter 1961 - when
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York care home fails CQC inspection for eighth time in a row
A York care home has failed to meet the safety and quality standards required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the eighth time in a row. The Lodge in Heslington has again been judged as requiring improvement and is in breach of regulations
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Woman who threatened to slit eight people's throats told she 'needs help'
A WOMAN who threatened to slit eight people's throats in the middle of the night has been released from jail so she can get help. Helen Dianne Casey, 43, waved a seven or eight inch knife and banged on a door in her then home street at 2.30am on
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Anger at cut to homeless funding - as 22 rough sleepers counted on York streets
AN MP has hit out over funding cuts to York homeless services - after more than 20 people were found sleeping rough in the city on one morning alone this week. York Central MP Rachael Maskell joined the team from The Salvation Army on one of its
