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Bomb squad called in and homes evacuated after suspect object found in York
Bomb disposal experts were called in and homes evacuated after a suspect item thought to date from the Second World War was discovered in York. North Yorkshire Police put up a 50-metre safety cordon after builders unearthed a metal item which officers
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ITV confirms when Emmerdale and Coronation Street will return amid Queen coverage
ITV has announce Emmerdale and Coronation Street will air back-to-back to replace the National Television Awards, which have been rescheduled to next month after the death of the Queen. The broadcaster will air three episodes of Emmerdale and an
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Prop forward Pauli Pauli signs new two-year deal at York City Knights
PAULI PAULI has signed a new two-year deal with York City Knights which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024 season. Pauli joined York from Betfred Super League side Salford Red Devils during the off-season and has quickly become
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PICTURES: York Beer and Cider Festival returns to Knavesmire
The popular York Beer and Cider Festival returned to the Knavesmire today (Wednesday), with CAMRA organisers expecting a busy but ‘respectful’ event. Staged for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic, the festival promises 500 different
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Designer fashion store to open North Yorkshire branch
A LUXURY fashion retailer is opening a new shop in Harrogate next week. Jules B, a designer brand retailer, is opening a womenswear store on 5 Cambridge Crescent in Harrogate on Thursday, September 22. The store's launch event begins on the
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Friday Night Dinner and EastEnders star dies as tributes pour in from fans
Harry Landis, star of hit Channel 4 show Friday Night Dinner, has passed away, aged 90. The sad new was confirmed Landis’ agent Sharry Clark Artists on Facebook. The firm said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit.
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Crash on major road in York cleared
UPDATED 4.55PM: The crash has now been cleared, although traffic is still slow because of the roadworks close to Walmgate Bar. A CRASH is causing traffic issues on a major road in York. There's been a crash on the A1036 Foss Islands Road
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York managing director says business has NOT closed after reports
A DOMESTIC appliance shop in the heart of York has NOT closed, its managing director says. Chris Watson, managing director at Blackwell & Denton, in Colliergate, says the shop has closed for a refit, and wants to quash false reports circulating
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Archbishop of York visits queue for Queen's coffin - and helps order takeaway!
The Archbishop of York visited mourners camping along the banks of the Thames in London as they wait to pay their respects to the Queen - singing with them and even helping them order a takeaway. The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell joined those at the
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This popular York attraction is celebrating a much-loved children's author
A NEW exhibition celebrating the work of one of Britain's best known children’s author–illustrators is now open at a popular York attraction. Until 6 November 2022, ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ will fill the community space at York Castle Museum
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Seaside venue to host screening of Queen's funeral
A SEASIDE venue in North Yorkshire has announced it will be hosting a big screening of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II next week. A big screen will show the televised state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 11am on Monday September
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Rotary groups raise £25,000 to be shared between charities
ROTARY groups in a North Yorkshire town have joined forces to make a special presentation of £25,000 to benefit three local charities. The proceeds raised by Scarborough's Rotary Groups will be shared between Saint Catherine’s Hospice, York and
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York shopping centre reveals its plans for the day of the Queen's funeral
A major York shopping centre will close on the day of the Queen's funeral. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in York said it would be joining many other retailers by closing its doors on Monday. A spokeswoman for McArthurGlen said: "Following the
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McDonald's shares major announcement for the day of the Queen's funeral
McDonald's has shared that it will be shutting all of its UK venues for most of the day on Monday when the Queen's funeral will take place. The funeral is scheduled for Monday, September 19, which has been declared a bank holiday. Shops and
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Former York City midfielder Lee Bullock resigns as joint manager of Whitby Town
EX-YORK City midfielder Lee Bullock has resigned as joint manager of Whitby Town. Whitby suffered a 6-0 home defeat to Gainsborough Trinity on Tuesday night, a result which leaves them three points adrift at the bottom of the Pitching In Northern
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Wakefield name ex-York City Knights prop Mark Applegarth as new head coach
WAKEFIELD Trinity have named former York City Knights forward Mark Applegarth as their new head coach. Applegarth succeeds Willie Poching, who Wakefield surprisingly departed company with, despite leading Trinity to Betfred Super League safety
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How you can see The Queen lying-in-state from your home to pay your respects
The BBC has announced it will be broadcasting a dedicated livestream of the Queen’s lying-in-state for people across the UK pay their respects to the late monarch. It will means those unable to travel to London will be able to see have quiet moments
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York bus services to run on Sunday timetable on day of Queen's funeral
BUS services in York will operate on a Sunday timetable on the day of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. First York has confirmed that bus services including the Park & Ride will operate to a Sunday timetable on Monday September 19.
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Rochdale Hornets name ex-York City Knights boss Gary Thornton as permanent coach
FORMER York City Knights boss Gary Thornton has been appointed as the permanent head coach of Rochdale Hornets until the end of next season. Thornton joined Rochdale as the club's assistant coach in December, since taking interim charge following
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Who will and won't be going to the Queen's funeral
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday. The event is set to be one of the biggest gatherings of royalty and major world leaders held in the UK for decades. It is understood more 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries are
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York City Knights Ladies quartet named in France's squad for the World Cup
A QUARTET of York City Knights Ladies players have been named in France's squad for the Women's World Cup. York's Anais Fourcroy, Margot Canal, Leila Bessahli and Elisa Akpa have been selected in the 24-player squad, with the latter chosen as vice-captain
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York ranked one of top 'heritage-rich' cities in UK
YORK has been ranked as one of the UK's most "heritage-rich" cities, according to new research. The study by the UK delivery service, Evri, has analysed the amount of heritage plaques in each city across the country - and York has been ranked in
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Walking festival returns to York this weekend
A FESTIVAL returns to York this weekend offering residents and visitors a nine-day programme with ideas and support on how to help get more active. City of York Council’s iTravel team have organised the York Walking Festival event to promote active
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Cash for Charity nomination: The Hut York
NOMINATIONS have poured into The Press for local good causes seeking a share of the £16,000 we are giving away in our Cash for Charities drive. George Smith, from Clifton Moor, has nominated The Hut York which supports adults with learning disabilities
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Staff at this York care home are getting a five per cent pay rise
EMPLOYEES at a care home in York have been given a five per cent pay rise to help with cost of living price hikes. A five per cent pay increase has been brought forward to help in the autumn and winter months with the rising cost of living for
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Coronation Street star slams Jedward's anti-King Charles message in x-rated rant
ITV Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson launched an x-rated tirade towards Jedward after a string of controversial tweets sent by the pair following the Queen’s death. The actor, who has portrayed Jim McDonald on the soap, was among thousands
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Missing York woman found safe and well
A WOMAN who went missing in York has been found safe and well. North Yorkshire Police put out an appeal at the weekend after a 33-year-old was reported missing. Sophie Kealey, 33, from Kirkham Avenue, had not been seen since 8pm on Friday (
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York kickboxing star, 15, well on the way to reaching World Championships
A 15-YEAR-OLD schoolboy from York, who took up kickboxing after being attacked in the street, is well on the way to getting to the world championships in Italy. As The Press reported back in May, Bradley Headington from Strensall started kickboxing
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Cyclists urged not to ride a bike during the Queen's funeral
British Cycling members had been had been told not to ride their bikes during the hours of the Queen’s funeral on Monday. The advice was shared for cyclists nationwide although the governing body has now removed the guidance following backlash.
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Costa Coffee recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk
Costa Coffee has issued a food recall for a product that contains an undeclared allergen. The coffee shop chain is recalling Costa Coffee British Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
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Cinema chains close for Queen's funeral while others offer free screening of service
The UK’s largest Cinema chains Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase will shut on Monday as mark of respect on the day of the Queen’s funeral. A statement from Odeon read: “As a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II all Odeon cinemas in the UK & Northern
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'The Stone Age didn't end because they ran out of stones'
Peter Rickaby (Letters, September 12) wonders why fracking in the UK should be different to fracking in the US. The easy answer: geography and population. Take North Dakota, one of the states where fracking takes place. It has a total population
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Vet firm offers £500,000 in bursaries for aspiring students
A YORK-BASED vet firm is inviting applications for bursaries to study veterinary medicine at university as it aims to open up opportunities for students from lower income households. VetPartners wants to remove the financial barrier that prevents
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Thank you, Ma'am
What a great loss to this country, albeit expected. There are lots of words that could be put on paper to pay our respects. My words are very short and stolen from Paddington Bear from the 70th anniversary programme. Your Majesty, Ma’am
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'Time for some more coronation magic, please'
Tony Baker (Letters, September 10) asks if we can afford millions for a coronation. That’s a fair question, but consider what we save both in cash and hassle by not having presidential elections every four years. I think that our system of
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York cinema to show Queen's funeral for free
THIS York cinema will be screening a live broadcast of the Queen's funeral for free. On Monday, September 19, Vue cinema at Clifton Moor along with their other cinemas across the UK will be screening the live broadcast of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
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The Queen was a mother to our nation
At this time of loss, my love and prayers extend to you all. It is right that we all pause and reflect on the qualities of our late Queen who has steered our nation through the seasons of life and anchored us to become who we are today. Born
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Attack on girl in East Yorkshire town
POLICE want to trace five children after an attack on a girl in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say officers investigating a reported assault on Boothferry Road, Goole, are appealing for information. A police spokesman said: "It was reported
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Solicitors return to back eighth Community Pride award
A YORK-BASED firm, founded in the city almost 20 years ago, is to honour dedicated charity fundraisers at this year’s York Community Pride Awards - for the eighth time. Pryers Solicitors is returning to support The Press’ Community Pride awards
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York 'first' with traffic technology
York is taking a lead in how it uses technology to manage traffic flows across the city and help reduce pollution. It is the first in the country to use ‘intelligent data hubs’ so council staff can view traffic as it happens and make better-informed
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Residents set to pay for green waste under new North Yorkshire Council
Selby residents will most likely have to start paying for garden waste disposal within the next two years, senior councillors have said. Due to local government reorganisation, Selby District Council will become part of the new North Yorkshire
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Biker who 'put lives at risk' during police chase in York is jailed
A MOTORCYCLIST who put lives at risk as he tried to escape police in a chase around York - at times going twice the speed limit - has been jailed. Drug driver Elliott Jackson, 25, hit the accelerator and rode in and around York - reaching 60mph
