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Popular York art fair is back to showcase hundreds of prints
A POPULAR art fair is returning to York to showcase new and innovative designs of local print artists. York Printmakers is a group made up of 50 independent and diverse artists, ranging from art students to professionals, who come together to share
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York City Knights re-sign ever-present centre James Glover on two-year deal
YORK City Knights have re-signed ever-present centre James Glover on a two-year deal which runs until the end of the 2024 season. Glover has enjoyed a brilliant debut season at York, having started in all 29 of the club's matches this year.
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York charity is offering a try out cycling event for everyone
A YORK charity is offering a free and inclusive cycling event for people to try out different bikes. Everybody's Cycling, a new community charity based in Fulford, provide cycling activities to encourage people of all ages and abilities, especially
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York City have been 'excellent' in defence so far says first-team coach James
KINGSLEY JAMES has praised York City’s “excellent” defence which has conceded the joint-fewest goals in the division this season. Newly-promoted York have shipped just six goals from their first eight Vanarama National League matches, with no other
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Number of holiday lets in York triples - as council calls for action
New planning powers should be introduced to tackle the spread of short-term holiday accommodation in York, the city council has said, as the latest data showed the number of entire homes advertised for rent has almost tripled in the last four years
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York City Knights face 12 injury worries ahead of Championship play-off tie
YORK City Knights could be without as many as 12 players for Sunday’s Betfred Championship play-off quarter-final tie at Halifax Panthers (5.30pm). York were only able to name 19 players in their preliminary squad for last Sunday’s 74-12 win over
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These two North Yorkshire chippies are among the best in the country
TWO fish and chip shops in North Yorkshire have been named on a shortlist of the top 40 best chippies in the country. Staff are celebrating at Mr Chippy in Church Street in York and The Fish Bank in Sherburn in Elmet near Tadcaster after making
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Queen's burial place revealed as funeral details confirmed
Full details for the Queen’s funeral on Monday have been announced including where the late monarch will be buried. At 8am the doors of Westminster Abbey will open for the congregation to begin taking their seats. Heads of state and overseas
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York RUFC after first victory of new season at home to in-form Cleckheaton
YORK RUFC remain on the hunt for their first win of the season heading into Saturday's home clash with in-form Cleckheaton (3pm). York were unable to bounce back from the 13-10 opening round defeat they suffered at Alnwick as they fell to a 24-
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York Samaritans: 'We're there for you if you've been affected by the death of The Queen'
SAMARITANS in York say they are there for anyone who has felt strongly affected by the death of The Queen. There could be many reasons why the passing of the much-loved monarch could leave people feeling upset or even bereaved, said Diana Gibbon
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Top restaurant in North Yorkshire to reopen almost a year after fire
A DATE has been set for the phased reopening of a popular North Yorkshire restaurant destroyed by fire. The Star Inn pub at Harome, near Helmsley, which was 'reduced to ashes' by a fire back in November of last year, has been pieced back together
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Roger Federer confirms Tennis retirement, with final game in the UK next week
Roger Federer has confirmed he will retire from professional tennis, with his final tournament taking place in London next week. The 41-year-old Swiss national has been one of the most successful players in the sport's history, winning 20 grand
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Motorists fined more than £300 each for speeding offences
THREE people face big bills after they failed to respond to speeding summons. All three were convicted in their absence at Bradford Magistrates Court. A fourth person has cleared his name after he persuaded Kirklees magistrates to reopen his case
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Aldi 'do not eat' warning over unsafe to eat product
Aldi has issued a recall on one of its products due to a packaging error causing a health risk. The supermarket is recalling its Bramwells Tartare Sauce because it contains sulphites not mentioned on the label. Bramwells Tartare Sauce labels
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“This is a dream move for me" - Lisa joins top North Yorkshire firm
A RAPIDLY expanding firm whose clients include Sports Direct and Heck has made a top appointments. North Yorkshire business supplies company Corporate Trade Supplies (CTS) UK, who specialise in personalised uniforms and workwear has appointed Lisa
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Striker Scott Boden departs York City for Buxton
SCOTT BODEN has departed York City to join Buxton on a deal until the end of next season. Boden joined York from fellow Vanarama National League side Boreham Wood during the summer but has since found his appearances restricted at City. The
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Head coach Ottis Gibson hails Yorkshire fight in tight one-wicket loss to Essex
HEAD coach Ottis Gibson lauded the fight shown by Yorkshire in their narrow one-wicket home defeat to Essex in the LV= County Championship division one. Shane Snater - 65 not out from 51 balls - hit the winning runs at Headingley Stadium, as Essex
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York car rally still going ahead
York is definitely revving up to stage the county’s biggest classic vehicle show this weekend. The York Historic Vehicle Group (YHVG) is staging its 44th Annual Rally at Bustardthorpe Field, Knavesmire. All classes of vehicle over 15 years
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Jobs on offer at York fair
York’s Jobs Fair will return next week, with residents looking for work or some support into training or employment invited to attend the event. Held twice each year at York Railway Institute, this autumn’s event will take place on Wednesday
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York firm backs local homeless charity by gifting socks
A RUNNING retailer in York has teamed up with well-known running sock brand, Balega to donate socks to a local homeless charity. Throughout September, for every pair of socks sold by Up & Running, Balega will donate a pair to the Peaseholme Charity
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Two women jailed in recent cases before York Magistrates Court
TWO women were jailed and a man given a suspended prison sentence in separate cases that were heard recently before York Magistrates Court. Mary Jane Allan, 34, of Wood Street, Heworth, was jailed for 28 days. She admitted two offences of assaulting
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Van driver saves TV presenter from crash on major road near York
A TV and radio presenter has thanked a van driver for saving her from being involved in a serious crash on a major road near York earlier today. Clare Frisby, a BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Look North presenter, was driving along the A64 near
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Five things we learnt from York City's dramatic 2-1 win over Bromley
YORK City picked up their third win in four games with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bromley on Tuesday night. Here are five things we learnt from the game. 1. City first team starting to take shape With 17 players moving to York in the summer
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The Queen has left a secret letter which cannot be opened for another 63 years
The Queen has reportedly left a ‘secret’ letter with strict instructions it is not to be opened until 63 years after her death. Her late Majesty passed away peacefully last Thursday at the age of 96, sparking a period of national mourning which
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'I saw the Queen in York in 1949'
Your excellent photograph of the late Queen’s visit to York in 1949 brought memories back. Aged thirteen, I was in York for the first time that day, on a day trip with my mother. Neither of us had any idea that anything special was happening
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'Please don't inflict this monstrous carbuncle on our lovely city'
Sitting on a bus at Rougier Street, my eye was drawn to the careful brick infill detail on the Network Rail building. True, there are a hotchpotch of smaller buildings next to it. Nevertheless, I was struck by the contrast between the Network Rail
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Downing Street responds to calls for new annual bank holiday after Queen's death
The government has responded to a 120,000-strong petition calling for an annual national bank holiday to mark the death of the Queen. Downing Street has rejected calls for the annual national holiday as the nation prepares for the Her late Majesty
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Twitter whistleblower issues security warning to anybody who uses the platform
A security warning has been issued to anyone who uses social media platform, Twitter. It comes after a former Twitter security chief told US congress that the platform s plagued by weak cyber defences, privacy threats and an inability to control
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PIP and Universal Credit claimants given new payment date for September
PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit claimants expecting to receive payments on the day of the Queen’s funeral will be paid early, the government has announced. Benefits and credits set to be paid on Monday 19 September will now be paid early
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Watch: Royal guard collapses at foot of Queen's coffin during lying in state
BBC viewers were left in shock when live footage of the Queen lying in state showed one of the royal guards watching over Her late Majesty’s coffin suddenly collapse. The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch’s casket when he suddenly
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How low do your wages have to be before you can claim benefits?
THERE are people in well-paid jobs in York. But there are many others who work in low-wage sectors, such as hospitality. That is why, according to Fiona McCulloch of York Citizens Advice, 50 per cent of people in work in York also claim some
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'Outstanding' York doctor in bid for Community Pride award
A YORK doctor, described by his colleagues as an "outstanding ambassador," has been nominated for a Community Pride award. Dr Daniel Kimberling, who is medical director of Nimbuscare and GP partner at Haxby Group, has been nominated for the Person
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'Low-paid workers are being forced to live outside York' says CAB chief
LOW-paid workers in York are being discriminated against by private landlords - some of whom won’t rent to them simply because they’re claiming benefits to top up their wages, says York Citizens Advice. The problem, coupled with the high cost of
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Detecting pancreatic cancer earlier with the help of gifts in Wills
Thanks to research, more people than ever are surviving their cancer. In the 1970's, just 1 in 4 people in the UK survived cancer for 10 years or more. Today, that figure has doubled. But, we have so much more to do. We need to go further, and faster
