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How to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover as we wave goodbye to summer
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. If you want to give your garden a splash of colour for
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John Askey hails York City character after 'step-up' 2-1 v ictory over Bromley
JOHN ASKEY expressed his delight that York City dealt with a “step-up” in opposition by sealing a dramatic 2-1 come-from-behind win over Bromley. A Billy Bingham own goal and a stoppage-time header from Manny Duku overturned Omar Sowunmi’s first-half
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York City battle back from a goal down to beat Bromley 2-1 at home
MANNY DUKU'S stoppage-time winner saw 10-man York City come from behind to beat Bromley 2-1 at the LNER Community Stadium. A Billy Bingham own goal and a late header from Duku at the death cancelled out Omar Sowunmi’s first-half opener for Bromley
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York City Knights Ladies pair Hollie Dodd and Lindsay Anfield up for new awards
YORK City Knights Ladies pair Hollie Dodd and Lindsay Anfield are in the running for two new Betfred Women's Super League awards. As well as being shortlisted for Woman of Steel, back-rower Dodd is one of the nominees for the inaugural BWSL young
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LIVE BLOG: York City v Bromley
10:04pm Thank you for following our live blog of the game!
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'To bring in recruits, one or two will need to go' admits York City manager
JOHN ASKEY has admitted that York City need to get "one or two out" if they are bring in any further players. Askey made clear his desire to sign "another couple of players" following York's 1-0 win over Yeovil Town earlier this month. Despite
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York City Knights 74-12 Workington Town: Five things we learnt
YORK City Knights ended their 2022 Betfred Championship regular season by thrashing Workington Town 74-12. Here are five things that we learnt from the LNER Community Stadium. 1. York find scoring streak at perfect time For York to register
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Morrisons responds to claims it 'turned off' checkout beeps in tribute to Queen
Supermarket chain Morrisons has denied reports that it has turned off the beeps at its checkouts as a mark of respect to the Queen. Queen Elizabeth passed away on Thursday at her private residence of Balmoral, in Scotland, leading to a wave of
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Yorkshire star batter Jonny Bairstow wins 2022 Test player of the summer award
JONNY BAIRSTOW has won the 2022 LV= Insurance Test player of the summer after finishing after topping the Professional Cricketers' Association statistic charts. The Yorkshire batter had a phenomenal summer as England won six of their seven Tests
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Crash on main road into York
A CRASH has taken place on a main road into York. There are reports of a crashon the A1079 at Hull Road northbound at the junction with Elvington Lane. Traffic is backing up along the road as a consequence and drivers are being advised to find
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Here's how bin collections in York will be affected by the Queen's funeral
BIN collections in York will be cancelled on the day of the Queen's funeral (September 19). City of York Council say that services will not be operating as usual on the Bank Holiday, as the authority joins the nation in commemorating the life of
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Selby MP recalls Queen's 'life of service'
Selby and Ainsty MP Nigel Adams recalled “a life of service” from Queen Elizabeth as MPs paid tribute to her in parliament. The MP spoke of celebrations to mark her various jubilees and the affection held for the monarch both in Britain and overseas
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Woman fined for not clearing dog faeces from her garden
A WOMAN must pay more than £2,000 because she failed to keep her garden free of dog faeces during a nine-month period. York Magistrates Court heard Lesley Smith’s actions had caused such a problem for the neighbourhood that she had been issued
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North Yorkshire firm 'so honoured' to create flag for Queen's coffin
A NORTH Yorkshire business has had the "honour" of creating the flag that is draped over the Queen's coffin. The Royal Standard flag for use in Scotland, which was draped over Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh
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This popular York bar is all set to host a top drag queen
YORK drag diva divine Velma Celli is putting on a series of shows in the city. The Velma Celli Show is coming to Impossible York bar, on the corner of St Helen's Square on Friday, September 30, Friday, October 14 and Friday, November 4 for Equinox
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Crash on outskirts of York cleared
UPDATED 6.05PM: The road has now reopened. THERE are reports of a crash close to a road junction just outside a York town. There's been a crash in Usher Lane just outside Haxby on the outskirts of York close to the junction with Crossmoor
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Queen Elizabeth II: Extra trains planned between York and London this weekend
TRANSPORT bosses have confirmed that extra rail services will run from York for people travelling to London to pay their respects to the Queen. Additional trains are planned to run up until the Queen’s state funeral on Monday, September 19, which
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North Yorkshire MP pays tribute to Queen in the House
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake has paid tribute to the Queen in Parliament. Mr Hollinrake told the House we never truly appreciate what we have until it’s gone, and Queen Elizabeth was “no finer illustration” of this. He continued: “
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York City Knights prop Marcus Stock set for London Broncos move, claims report
YORK City Knights prop Marcus Stock is set to join London Broncos from next season, according to a trade media article. Rugby League Live are reporting that Stock will depart York after four seasons with the club, in which he has made 77 appearances
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Ex-Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq to give more evidence to DCMS select committee
AZEEM RAFIQ is poised to give further evidence to a parliamentary select committee later this year. The former Yorkshire player spoke candidly about his experience of racist abuse during two stints at the county at a Digital, Culture, Media and
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Local history film screenings postponed because of Queen's funeral
SPECIAL screenings of a film about the past of two historic North Yorkshire towns have been postponed – because they were scheduled for the day of the Queen’s funeral. The York-based Yorkshire Film Archive has put together a 90-minute programme
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York City Knights youngster AJ Towse shortlisted for young player of the year
YORK City Knights winger AJ Towse has been shortlisted for the Betfred Championship's young player of the year award. Towse has enjoyed a breakthrough season at York this year, proving himself as a more-than-capable stand-in for Will Oakes, who
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Funerals will go ahead in York on day of Queen's funeral - despite national row
FUNERALS will still be going ahead in York on Bank Holiday Monday (September 19), the day of the Queen's funeral in London. Martin Rowley, of Rowley and Sons in York, says he and other city funeral directors will be working as normal on the day
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Funerals cancelled on day of Queen's funeral
Funerals scheduled for Monday the across the country have been cancelled ahead of the Queen’s funeral. There is no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances on Monday 19 September. It won
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Amazon two-day warning ahead of changes to Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime customers will see costs rise by £16 a year this week. The cost of an Amazon Prime subscription will rise on Thursday as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite for many. Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming
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Chris Kamara tearfully opens up over battle with apraxia- what is it?
Chris Kamara has opened up about his battle with apraxia, which he says has made him feel like "a fraud" as a broadcaster. The former footballer and Sky Sports broadcaster revealed in March that he had developed apraxia of speech, alongside an
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HMO approved above place of worship in York village
A church has gained planning approval to allow people to stay permanently above a church hall in a York village. City of York planners have allowed the change of use concerning More House in Main Street, Heslington. A council report said: “
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York museums to close on Monday as mark of respect to The Queen
York Museums Trust has confirmed that the Castle Museum will be closed for the day on Monday as a mark of respect to HM The Queen on the day of her funeral. Both York Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Museum are normally closed on Monday anyway, and
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Martin Lewis breaks down average energy direct debit rates for October
Martin Lewis has broken down the average direct debit rates for households on default standard tariffs from the beginning of October. The energy price cap is set to increase next month to £2,500, which is still a freeze on the Ofgem cap, in order
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Commercial future for former York Buddhist Centre
The former York Buddhist Centre at 38 Gillygate can be converted into commercial use, city planners have decided. Shakyapada Roberts of the Triratna Buddhist Community made the planning application following the recent relocation of the Buddhist
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Asda 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Asda has issued a recall due to a potential health risk affecting one of its products. The supermarket giant has recalled its Asda Plant Based Lemon Cheesecake because of undeclared walnuts and hazelnuts. The cheesecakes have been recalled
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Eco house builder launches FREE skills bootcamp in York
BRICKLAYERS, joiners and carpenters looking to build energy efficient homes of the future can now sign up to a free course being launched in York. The new 10-week Skills Bootcamp in Zero Carbon Construction starts this month at York College with
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Anthony Joshua accepts terms for fight with Tyson Fury this year
Anthony Joshua appears to be set to fight Tyson Fury before the end of the year after his team accepted terms set out by Fury for an event. Fury had initially challenged Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain' showdown, shortly after AJ's loss to Oleksandr
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This part of North Yorkshire is cancelling bin collections for Queen's funeral
BIN collections in part of North Yorkshire are being cancelled on the day of the Queen's funeral. Hambleton District Council say that all bin collections across Hambleton will be affected by next week’s Bank Holiday for the funeral of Her Majesty
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York ranked in top UK staycation spots for this autumn
YORK has been rated as one of the top staycation spots in the UK this autumn, according to new research. The study, conducted by travel insurance experts Forbes Advisor, scored UK locations based on factors such as the cost of eating out, the average
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York Beer and Cider Festival goes ahead as planned on Wednesday
The York CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival starts tomorrow (Wed) but drinkers are encouraged to be ‘respectful’. The popular event returns to the Knavesmire after a pandemic-enforced break since 2019, which will see the serving of 500 different beers
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North Yorkshire retailer marks 25 years
Yorkshire-based equestrian and country store, R&R Country celebrates its 25th birthday later this month. The retailer, which began in 1997, specialises in equestrian products, country clothing, pet essentials and luxury homeware. Over the years
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‘Thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’ due to the Queen’s funeral
Thousands of hospital appointments will be cancelled on September 19 as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is set to take place. The day of mourning has been made a Bank Holiday in the UK to allow the public to observe the ceremony. The Queen passed
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'Amazing' York girl cuts hair to support other children
A YORK girl has decided off her own back to donate her hair to children that have lost theirs due to health problems. Freya Walton, 9, will donate her hair to The Little Princess Trust - which provides free real hair wigs to children and young
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Charity members live on rations to raise £7,500 for refugees in York
MEMBERS from a homeless charity in York have lived on rations for a week to raise money for refugees - while continuing to support rough sleepers in the city. Six members of the HOPING street kitchen team have lived for one week on the basic rations
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This new York business is NOT launching tomorrow after the death of the Queen
PLANS to open a new recruitment agency in the heart of York have been postponed after the death of the Queen. The council-owned 29, Castlegate, a Grade II listed building next to Fairfax House, has lain empty since 2017 and was due to have a grand
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100-mile charity ride to York Minster helps foundation hit over £5,500
A 100-MILE charity bike ride from Leeds to York Minster and back has helped to raise more than £5,500 for charity. On Sunday (September 11), the BAK Foundation hosted its annual charity bike ride, where 20 riders proceeded on route from the charity's
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Bus company reveals services for next Monday in Yorkshire
Yorkshire bus operator Transdev has announced its service arrangements for Monday- the date of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral. The day, which the government has confirmed will be a Bank Holiday, and the country's final day of the current
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ITV will show Queen's funeral on every channel as schedule for the day released
ITV will air uninterrupted coverage of the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey next week. The channel has confirmed their coverage for the day of the funeral, on Monday, September 19. The coverage will begin with Good Morning Britain
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Major supermarkets to shut during Bank Holiday to observe Queen’s funeral
Several supermarket chains and high street retailers have announced that they will be closed next Monday due to the Queen’s funeral. Sainsbury’s has followed Aldi as the latest retailer to announce that it will keep its store shut on the day.
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Crafters look back on 'fond memories' of meeting the Queen
THREE craft workers from a village near York have looked back on "fond memories" of meeting Queen Elizabeth II and the help she gave in getting them "back on track." Fangfoss crafts people, Gerry Grant, from Fangfoss pottery, Harry Postill, from
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Thieves strike in North Yorkshire town
THIEVES struck, stealing a moped in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information following the theft of a moped from Lowfields in Eastfield, Scarborough. Officers say a red Honda moped was stolen
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Man caught poaching in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order for poaching offences, after being found guilty of hunting wild mammals with dogs in North Yorkshire. Ryan Thomas Spence was also handed a six-month driving ban and just over £1,000 of fines at Scarborough
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Meet 5 more local charities vying for a share of The Press's £16k giveaway
HERE are some of the final nominations in The Press's Cash for Charities drive. For the past few weeks, readers have been sending in nominations for local good causes in a bid to secure a share of £16,000 The Press is giving away to local charities
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'People face a devastating choice' - rise in evictions as the cost-of-living bites
THERE has been a sharp rise in tenants in York being evicted from their homes by landlords as the cost-of-living crisis hits people's wallets and energy prices rocket, new figures show. And council chiefs in York are urging those who fear losing
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'Safety fears' blamed amid drop number of people cycling in York
THE number of cyclists in York has dropped from pre-pandemic levels - and safety fears are being blamed. The city council's director of transport and planning James Gilchrist said cycling levels "appear" to have fallen but the longer term trend
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Woman aims to be first to swim 900 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats
A WOMAN from a North Yorkshire town is aiming to be the first to complete the gruelling task of swimming the length of the UK. Jasmine Harrison, a swimming teacher from Thirsk, is taking on the 900-mile challenge of swimming from Land’s End to
