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Trio return to York City Knights squad for play-off clash at Halifax Panthers
JAMIE ELLIS, Levi Edwards and Bailey Antrobus have returned to the York City Knights preliminary squad for Sunday's Betfred Championship play-off quarter-final at Halifax Panthers (5.30pm). York head into the play-offs with at least eight players
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'We'll keep demanding improvements' insists coach of play-off-sitting York City
KINGSLEY JAMES is demanding that York City keep on improving and build on a dream start to life back in the Vanarama National League. York’s 2-1 win over Bromley on Tuesday was their third win from their last four matches and saw them rise to seventh
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This North Yorkshire takeaway had a significant cockroach infestation
A SELBY takeaway business was fined after a cockroach was found in a customer's meal. Selby District Council has prosecuted the food business operators of Bengal Spice, Bangla Catering LTD, in Osgodby, following a report in December 2021 after
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York motorbike shop closes after decades to become dentist
A York motorcycle sales shop closes tomorrow (Saturday) after more than 20 years in the business. And Dave Wood Motorcycles at 25 Haleys Terrace looks set to have a new future as a dental practice. Dave, who is 68, confirmed the sale of the
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This popular York cafe bar has some new owners - and you may recognise them
A POPULAR York bar has new owners who are well-known in the business community. Independent cafe bar Dusk, in New Street, in the heart of the city centre, has been a fixture of York's day and nightlife since 2004, opening as it does Sunday – Saturday
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Pickering Town appoint veteran non-league manager Rudy Funk as new boss
PICKERING Town have appointed veteran non-league manager Rudy Funk as their new boss. Pickering have been searching for a manager since parting company with Steve Roberts at the start of the month amid a run of just one win from their first eight
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Man collapses in North Yorkshire town - emergency crews on scene
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a man collapsed in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and the ambulance service responded to reports to a man who had collapsed at Riccall Road in Selby. The servcie say the incident
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Giant veg goes on show in North Yorkshire
MASSIVE marrows, gigantic potatoes and unspeakably large cabbages were all on display as part of a major North Yorkshire flower show. Battling for supremacy on the first day at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show today (September 16) in the Fruit
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York pub noted for food enjoys success with beer
A village pub famous for food is now enjoying success with its beer. The Woodman Inn at Bishopthorpe, near York, has been awarded beast seasonal pub by York Camra for summer 22. Laura Harrison and chef Shane Brandon took over the venue in 2019
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David Beckham joins queue to view Queen lying in state sparking 'madness'
David Beckham has been spotted joining mourners in London to pay his respected the Queen lying in state. The former England captain has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to thank Her late Majesty for seven decades of
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Drax in weekend Royal tribute
The UK’s largest power station is paying its respects to Queen Elizabeth II with a dedication on one of its 12 huge cooling towers. Bruce Heppenstall, Plant Director at Drax Power Station, said: “It has been an incredibly moving week in which so
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Secret garden success for York cafe
A city centre café in York has a secret surprise! For 11 years, Hartley’s on Lendal Bridge, has offered soup, sandwiches, salads and drinks to workers and tourists alike. But over the past five months, its garden has been transformed to help
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Women should beware getting involved with this man says judge
A WOMAN beater who forced his latest partner to go on a terrifying night drive after throttling her and threatening to kill her in her home has been jailed for five years. Ricky Wells, 30, continued attacking the woman as he drove at speed, jumping
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No 'misplaced confidence' from York City Knights Ladies in the Grand Final
“DO not have misplaced confidence.” That is the message that director of rugby Lindsay Anfield has delivered to her York City Knights Ladies squad ahead of Sunday’s Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos (3.30pm). York completed the double over Leeds
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Motorbike stolen after thief breaks into garden shed
A MOTORCYCLE was stolen after a thief broke into a garden shed. North Yorkshire Police says that a white Yamaha TY80 trials motorbike was stolen after entry was forced into the shed in the rear garden of a property. The incident happened in
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Former BBC DJ jailed for five years for stalking Jeremy Vine and others
Former BBC DJ Alex Belfield has been jailed for more than five years after being convicted of four stalking charges against a number of celebrities including Jeremy Vine. Alex Belfield, 42, an ex-BBC local DJ was found guilty after he “weaponised
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This family-run York business is set to close after 20 years
A much-loved York shop looks set to be another that got away. Mitre Angling at Shipton Road, Rawcliffe, will close on Saturday September 24 after more than 20 years in business. Owner Adele Wallis says she plans to spend some time with family
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New date given for York City's home match with Dagenham & Redbridge
YORK City's home clash against Dagenham & Redbridge has been rearranged for Tuesday, October 11 (7.45pm). The Vanarama National League fixture was set to go ahead last Saturday but was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The
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Transfer fee from Leeds Rhinos is 'worthwhile' says York City Knights head coach
JAMES FORD has revealed that the transfer fee York City Knights have received from Leeds Rhinos for Toby Warren is “worthwhile". York sold Warren to Leeds last week, with the 19-year-old signing a four-year deal at Headingley Stadium, keeping him
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Former York City goalkeeper Nick Pope named in England's Nations League squad
FORMER York City loanee Nick Pope has been named in the England squad for the this month's two Nations League fixtures. Pope is one of three goalkeepers selected by manager Gareth Southgate ahead of matches against Italy, at the Stadio Giuseppe
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York level crossing to close for work
A LEVEL crossing in a village to the west of York will be out of action while works are carried out. The level crossing in Hessay level crossing just west of York will be closed at 10pm on Monday, (September 19) and is expected to reopen just before
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Are you York's best young chef?
THE search is on for the best young chef in York. The event is being held as part of the York Food and Drink festival, which returns this month for its 26th year. Adam Wardale (pictured), General Manager of York's Middletons Hotel, and Chairman
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Marathon Du Malton postponed following the death of the Queen
Organisers of the Marathon Du Malton have decided to postpone this weekend's event following the death of the Queen. The Marathon Du Malton, which was due to take place on Sunday, will now take place on Sunday, October 23, from 10am to 5pm. All
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Queue to see Queen lying in state paused for 'at least' 6 hours as it reaches capacity
The queue to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall has been paused for "at least" six hours due to numbers. The queue stretches through Southwark Park, which has now reached capacity. Queue to see Queen lying in state paused for
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Former artistic director to talks about his life and work in York
A FORMER artistic director in York, who is credited with discovering actors Hugh Grant and Ralph Fiennes, will talk about his life and work in theatre at an fundraiser event in the city. British stage director and international professor and lecturer
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Drivers warned of road closures and restrictions during major York event
DRIVERS are being warned of a number of road closures and restrictions when a major event takes place in York next weekend. The popular Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta takes place next Friday (September 23) from 3pm-10.30pm, Saturday (September 24) from
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How each major energy company will pay your £400 energy bill rebate
Households across the country are set to receive £400 of Government support to help with soaring energy costs starting next month. The money, which is part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme announced in May this year will come in six instalments
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York festival cancelled on day before Queen's funeral
A MAIN street in York will NOT now close to traffic this weekend as planned. There were plans to hold Bishopthorpe Festival this Sunday, the day before the Queen's funeral in London, but City of York Council say they will not now go ahead.
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Ex-Great Britain international backs York City Knights Ladies to win Grand Final
FORMER England and Great Britain international Jon Wilkin has tipped York City Knights Ladies to win a maiden Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final on Sunday (3.30pm). York face Leeds Rhinos at the Totally Wicked Stadium this weekend, seeking
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Three in five homes in York have poor energy efficiency ratings
Three in five homes in York have poor energy efficiency ratings as campaign groups have warned of soaring fuel poverty, new figures show. Analysis of energy efficiency ratings by the Office of National Statistics shows 61 per cent of houses had
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Two police officers stabbed in central London
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said. The stabbing occurred in the Leicester Square area of central London around 6am and both officers are being treated in hospital. The Met confirmed a
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This York university is top in the North in a new guide
ONE of York's universities has ranked as top in the North in a national league of the best places to study. The University of York pipped fellow Russell Group universities, Sheffield and Leeds to the top spot in the north and it also sits at 17th
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'Every bit of human life is here'- new book delves into The Press archives. PHOTOS
FOR decades, York Press photographers and journalists have been reporting on the daily lives of ordinary people in York. They reported on the big, momentous occasions, of course – Royal visits, the Minster fire, the Pope’s visit to Knavesmire.
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Group tackling loneliness in bid for Community Pride award
A GROUP in York, set up to help tackle loneliness in the city, has been nominated for a Community Pride award. New Earswick Less Loneliness Initiative, known as 'NELLI', has been nominated for the Best Community Project prize in this year's awards
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Care home residents raise a toast to a life-size cut-out of the Queen
A North Yorkshire care home has staged its own special tribute to the Queen following her death. Residents at St Cecilia’s nursing home in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, raised a toast alongside a life-sized cardboard cut-out of the Queen that they
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Popular autumn flower show to get underway - with fairytale theme
AN annual flower show will be based around a classical fairy tale theme this year. The floral designers at this year's Harrogate Flower Show, which is run twice a year in April and September by the North of England Horticultural society, have a
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'Majority' of hospital appointments to go ahead on day of Queen's funeral
THE majority of hospital appointments set to take place on the day of the Queen’s funeral are to go ahead in York, bosses say. Earlier this week it was reported that NHS hospitals in England have been urged to contact all patients with appointments
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York cafe thanks 'lovely customers' for its 'crazily busy' first year
A POPULAR independent cafe in Acomb has celebrated its first anniversary after a successful year. Nicky and Al Kippax, who have run the Bluebird Bakery in York and Leeds for 10 years, opened their first cafe in Acomb last year. On Wednesday
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Waste plant will heat 1,000 homes
A FAMILY-owned business near York is pioneering the next generation of combined heat and power technology following a multi-million pound investment in a suite of new machinery. Allium Energy, based just outside Easingwold, specialises in making
