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How and when to plant your spring bulbs- It’s sooner than you might think
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. With Autumn approaching, now is the time to get your bulbs
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Prime Minister Liz Truss begins unveiling new cabinet - see who's been promoted
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has started making appointments to her Cabinet. Having been asked to form a government by The Queen earlier in the day, the PM returned to Downing Street and started finalising who would take on the top jobs. But
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Family issue appeal over missing North Yorkshire woman with dementia
The family of a North Yorkshire woman who has been missing for 10 days have issued a fresh appeal - as a major police search continues. Judith Holliday, 73, was last seen 10 days ago in the village of North Rigton near Harrogate. Lucinda Edwards
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Lidl shoppers threaten boycott after £150 increase on loyalty scheme
Lidl shoppers have hit out at the supermarket giant over a change which has left many infuriated. The supermarket has made changes to its app and loyalty scheme, prompting many to threaten to take their custom elsewhere. The changes, which
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Former York City star Richard Brodie returns to Skelmersdale United as manager
FORMER York City star Richard Brodie has returned to Skelmersdale United as the club's manager. Brodie concluded his playing career at Skelmersdale, scoring nine goals in 39 appearances for the Lancashire club, before joining the management staff
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Newcastle Thunder 18-24 York City Knights: Five things we learnt
YORK City Knights laboured to a 24-18 win at third-from-bottom Newcastle Thunder on Saturday evening. Here are five things we learnt from Kingston Park. 1. Missed opportunity for York If this was an exercise in York City Knights building
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Could history repeat itself over Roman Quarter plans?
THE partners behind plans for a Roman Quarter - complete with underground museum - in York hope history will repeat itself when the scheme comes before planners on Thursday. Forty years ago, York councillors approved plans for the Coppergate Centre
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Ex-York City Knights loanee Mikey Lewis shortlisted for young player of the year
FORMER York City Knights loanee Mikey Lewis has been shortlisted for the 2022 Betfred Super League young player of the year award. Lewis is among three nominees in the running for the award, alongside Leeds Rhinos forward Morgan Gannon and St Helens
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Burglary at North Yorkshire school - three teenagers arrested
THREE teenagers have been arrested after a burglary at a North Yorkshire school. North Yorkshire Police say they received a report on Friday (September 2) that Barlby High School in Barlby, near Selby, had been broken into and found that significant
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Inspectors rate York children's home management inadequate
A MANAGEMENT at a York children's home has come under criticism after a visit from inspectors. Ofsted inspectors visited the City of York Council home in the city for the first time since it opened that overall it 'requires improvement to be classified
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Former York City Knights player-coach Chris Thorman to leave Workington Town
FORMER York City Knights player-coach Chris Thorman will depart Workington Town at the end of the season. Thorman has been in charge at Workington since 2019, following his departure from Betfred Super League side Huddersfield Giants the previous
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£5000 raised at classic car show for York charity
A two-day Classic Car Show organised by Weighton Wolds Rotary Club over the Bank Holiday weekend was the most successful in its eight-year history. Over 150 classic vehicle owners helped the club raise £5391 for York Against Cancer. Weighton
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Liz Truss reveals plan to help protect households from soaring energy bills
New Prime Minister Liz Truss is to set out plans to help households out against soaring energy bills by implementing a energy bills freeze, reports say. As reported by the Press Association, Ms Truss is thought to be planning to freeze bills at
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York City Knights star Ata Hingano set to miss rest of 2022 season due to injury
ATA HINGANO is set to miss the rest of the 2022 season for York City Knights amid the ankle injury he suffered in Saturday’s 24-18 win at Newcastle Thunder. Hingano fell awkwardly on his ankle after just five minutes at Kingston Park and played
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Apology to York residents 'boxed in' by roadworks
RESIDENTS who claimed they have been 'boxed in' by roadworks in York have had an apology from the city council. As The press reported yesterday, Grosvenor Road residents in Clifton said they awoke yesterday morning (September 5) to find both ends
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Concert to fundraise to restore chapel
A SPECIAL concert is set to be held to fundraise for the ongoing restoration of a chapel in North Yorkshire. The show will be held to support the refurbishment of the Chapel of Saints Mary and Everilda in Everingham Park. The Beverley Minster
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Busy York street set to close overnight for a month
WORK is set to take place on a busy street in York overnight for four weeks. City of York Council has put out signs saying that work will take place in Pavement in York for four weeks starting this Sunday (September 11). Work will be carried
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Three teenagers arrested after garage burglary in seaside town
THREE teenagers have been arrested following a garage burglary in a North Yorkshire seaside town. The incident happened in the Scholes Park Cliff area of Scarborough overnight between August 24 and 25. The garage door had been forced open and
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Police claim 'robust' action prevented 'party on the Knavesmire' plan
POLICE claim their 'robust' policing plan prevented a large 'gathering' of young people on York's Knavesmire last night. Three police cars and a police van were photographed by The Press parked behind York Racecourse at 8pm yesterday evening, with
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Man taken to hospital with throat injury in town
A MAN had to be taken to hospital in a North Yorkshire town after suffering an injury to his throat. North Yorkshire Police received a report from Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) of a man found with a neck injury in Castle Road in Scarborough
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Major bus operator that serves York area suffers cyber attack
One of the UK’s biggest bus companies - which operates in and around York - has fallen victim to a cyber attack. Go-Ahead Group - which runs East Yorkshire Buses serving the York, Scarborough and Hull area - announced that it is “managing a cyber
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Phillip Schofield tells Harry and Meghan to 'just shut up' in This Morning rant
This Morning host Phillip Schofield has told Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to “just shut up”. Schofield, who returned to the ITV show with Holly Willoughby this week after a summer break, was speaking on Tuesday’s show. The 60-year-old hit
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Major road near York partially closed by flooding after torrential rain
THE A166 at Stamford Bridge is partially blocked in both directions by flooding after torrential rain. The route to Bridlington from York has traffic queueing from Church Road to Buttercrambe Road. Rainfall radar shows that very heavy rain
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Fans gobsmacked as Top Gun legend Tom Cruise gets off plane at local airport
Fans have been left gobsmacked after the Top Gun legend, Tom Cruise was spotted getting off a plane at Teesside Airport. The Hollywood A-lister swapped the F18s soaring across the skies of the US for the more toned-down skies of Teesside as he
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This North Yorkshire town is set to get new education courses in an old jail
A BASTION of education in York will be part of a multi-million pound bid to bring new learning opportunities to a North Yorkshire town. The new education hub, opening in Northallerton later this year, marks a partnership between York College, Hambleton
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Boris Johnson: How did Prime Minister's manifesto pledges affect York?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he is "proud" of his time at Number 10 Downing Street and that he will end his premiership with his head held high. Mr Johnson – who announced he would step down in July following a chain of resignations by ministers
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Thirsk pet food firm in total 'Net Zero' move
A Thirsk-based pet foods company is working with university scientists to help deliver ‘Net Zero’ carbon sustainability. Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) and Leeds Beckett University will together look at the firm’s supply chain and its carbon footprint
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Britain's 'tastiest 10k' set for return to town
A RUNNING event, dubbed "Britain's tastiest 10k", will return to a North Yorkshire town for food and wine lovers. The Marathon du Malton will be returning on Sunday September 18. The gourmet wineathlon is inspired by Marathon du Medoc, which takes
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Family of North Yorkshire woman who died in hospital have been found
THE family of a North Yorkshire woman who died in hospital have been found. Earlier today North Yorkshire Police appealed for help to trace the relatives of Belinda Ann Frank, who died in hospital earlier this month aged 65. She lived at Manham
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Major route near York shut for two hours after crash
THE A64 near York has reopened after it was closed in both directions by a crash earlier today. National Highways: Yorkshire said this morning that the road was shut between the A1237 York outer ring road and the B1248 after a collision. "Delays
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Yorkshire news: Brave dad uses own car to stop out-of-control vehicle on M62
A motorist has told of the dramatic moment he used his vehicle to stop a car whose driver had fallen seriously ill at the wheel in the outside lane of a busy motorway. John Barlow thought the other driver was dead when he looked in to the car heading
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First showcase of York digital firms
York is staging a showcase of its digital firms in a first event of its kind. Leeds Digital Festival is staging its first satellite event at the Guildhall on Tuesday September 19 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. York Digital Focus aims to reveal the
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'The memory doesn't go away' - top York golf coach on beating cancer
A TOP golf coach in York, who has beaten breast cancer, said her diagnosis felt like an "out-of body experience." Lysa Jones, who is part of Graham Walker’s Golf Academy Professional team at The Oaks Golf Club and Spa at Aughton near York, was
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Police and FA probe racist chanting at York City captain after win at Yeovil
THE Football Association and police is investigating the racist chanting aimed at York City captain Lenell John-Lewis during Saturday’s 1-0 win at Yeovil Town. Video footage has emerged of John-Lewis receiving audible discriminatory chanting from
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Wetherspoons to offer huge savings on food and drink this autumn
As the start of the new school year approaches, a lot of University students will be making the trip back to their accommodation ready to start the new year. But ahead of classes starting and hard work getting underway, there's some time to kick
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Therapy horse rides in to visit York care home
RESIDENTS at a care home in York were "delighted" when a miniature therapy horse came to pay them a visit. Staff and residents at Connaught Court in the city were all smiles when Taz, a brown and black American miniature horse, arrived. Katy
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Supermarket donates over 75,000 meals to county charities
A SUPERMARKET supported charities in Yorkshire during the school summer holidays by donating more than 75,880 meals to people in need. Aldi paired its stores up with local charities, foodbanks and community groups via community giving platform
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York ranked in top five cities in UK for 'polite staff'
YORK has been ranked among the top five cities in the UK for polite staff, according to new research. The new study from careers experts, StandOut CV, which has analysed over 784,000 Google reviews has revealed that York is home to the UK's fourth
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Crews deal with van fire in Norton
Crews are in attendance of a van fire in Norton this morning (Tuesday) A fire crew from Malton was called to the van in Norton Road earlier. The fire has now been extinguished with extensive damage caused to the vehicle. Crews remain at the
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Traders plan first high street talks
The York High Street Forum is staging a national conference in the city to see what can be done to help or save the high street. The group was previously known as the York Retail Forum, but earlier this year extended its membership to include bars
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Boris Johnson farewell speech as he resigns as Prime Minister - what he said
Boris Johnson has given his farewell speech ahead of officially resigning as Prime Minister of the UK. He will be replaced by Liz Truss, who was elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party yesterday. Mr Johnson resigned as leader of
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Hospice launches fundraiser calendar for 2023
A HOSPICE in North Yorkshire has launched its fundraiser calendar featuring photographs by local supporters, which is now on sale for 2023. The Saint Catherine's calendar features images from all four seasons, showcasing the stunning area covered
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Only 'M' is left from the MECCA sign outside former York bingo hall
ONLY the letter 'M' from the huge MECCA sign outside a former York bingo hall was still in place last night as its demolition continued apace. The bingo hall is being cleared to make way for 276 student flats. Site owners York-based property
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Clueless? That's about right for this council
John Aked (Letters, Sept 5) is right about illogical pothole repairs in York. We all have our favourite examples of shocking road surfaces which should be at the top of any repair list. Mine is Cinder Lane off Heworth Green. Sadly things are
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Airbnb should be properly regulated
Recently we were discussing York’s affordable housing shortage and the role played in this by properties being converted into Airbnbs. The original idea, I learnt, was that we could accommodate guests, for a small sum, on an air bed. Now Airbnb
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Bank of England issues three-week warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
TIME is running out for anyone still holding £20 and £50 notes. Anyone still using paper £20 and £50 noted have just over two weeks until they will no longer be able to purchase goods with their money. The Bank of England says the banknotes
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One thing every UK household should do before Ofgem energy price cap increase
Experts have revealed the one thing you should do before the Ofgem energy price cap increases in October. The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971. The price cap
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Leeman Road closure: the facts
Nigel Pawson (Letters, September 3) seems to be unaware of the facts surrounding closure of Leeman Road. Firstly, the council did not approve the stopping up of the road. The application was by the NRM, Homes England and Network Rail and the decision
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'It is with trepidation that I greet the coronation of Liz Truss'
Anyone who looked at the form of recent prime ministers prior to taking office could have correctly concluded that Cameron was a PR schmoozer with more style than substance, that Osborne was innumerate, that May was little more than a hectoring bore
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Bacon, bread, and smelly manure: Clementhorpe’s industrial past - PHOTOS
Made in Clementhorpe, the Clements Hall Local History Group’s book about the area’s industrial past, will be published later this month. So we thought now was a good time to take another dip into its pages. As we’ve reported before, the south bank
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Five-fold bills increase forces closure of bakery shops as business moves online
A popular North Yorkshire bakery has closed its shops due to rising energy bills, but the business will still sell its products online. Costello’s announced the decision as business and political leaders demanded ‘instant action’ from new Prime
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Departing North Yorkshire MP says "never a dull moment" with Boris
Selby and Ainsty MP Nigel Adams has quit the government, saying there was “never a dull moment” working for former PM Boris Johnson. His resignation followed that of Home Secretary Priti Patel and came before that of Culture secretary Nadine Dorries
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York firefighters tackle 6 fires started deliberately by youths
SIX fires have been started deliberately by youths in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at shortly before 7.30pm last night to Fulford in York after reports of a fire in the open. A spokesman for the service
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Police appeal following three vehicle crash on A170
POLICE are appealing for information following a crash near Pickering last night (Monday). The A170 Thornton Road, Pickering was closed for while emergency services attended at the scene of a three vehicle road traffic collision at 8.22pm.
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Search to find family of North Yorkshire woman who died in hospital
Scarborough: family of woman who died in hospital come forward POLICE are trying to trace the family of a North Yorkshire woman who has died in hospital. North Yorkshire Police say they are trying to trace the next of kin of Belinda Ann
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Urgent police appeal to find missing East Yorkshire man
POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing East Yorkshire man. Humberside Police say they want help from the public to find 59-year-old Colin who was last seen yesterday (Monday September 5) in Howden. Colin is
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Police warning about latest scam doing the rounds
POLICE are warning people about a mobile phone scam. Humberside Police say the scam is circulating within the Bridlington area and they are urging members of the public to remain vigilant. It involves someone receiving a text message, appearing
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Bring new rail HQ to York, PM Liz Truss urged
Liz Truss should bring the HQ of new rail body Great British Railways to York as part of a renewed commitment to levelling up, council leader Keith Aspden says. York is in a run-off against five other cities - Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster
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Variant-busting Covid vaccine arrives in York for autumn booster campaign
YORK'S autumn booster jabs programme will begin this week after supplies of a new variant-busting Covid vaccine arrived at the city's mass vaccination centre. The Moderna ‘bivalent vaccine,’ which will help boost people’s immunity against Omicron
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'Our Covid jabs team has worked every working day since December 2020'
Professor Mike Holmes, of York primary care provider Nimbuscare, says its jabs teams have been working on protecting residents against Covid for almost 90 weeks in often harsh conditions - and now they've got a super new vaccine with which to launch
