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Tips to create the perfect hedge in your garden
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’re looking at adding some hedges to your garden
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York City Knights head coach James Ford responds to Marcus Stock speculation
JAMES FORD has responded to a trade media report linking York City Knights prop Marcus Stock with a move to London Broncos. Rugby League Live last week reported that Stock will join fellow Betfred Championship side London next year after finding
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Paul Jubb books Columbus Challenge II second round spot after straight sets win
PAUL JUBB is into the second round of the Columbus Challenger II after a straight sets win over American Ryan Harrison. The York-born star edged the tie breaker 8-6 to claim the first set before winning the second 6-4 to prevail in just over 90
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House of Multiple Occupation plan for York suburb
A proposed House of Multiple Occupation in York promises “high quality accommodation for professionals.” Bergamo Holdings seeks to convert the 5-bed 17 Newlands Drive in Acomb to a 7-bed HMO. The property until it was sold, was previously used
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Selby Town part company with manager Christian Fox after 7-1 home defeat
SELBY Town have parted company with manager Christian Fox following a 7-1 home defeat to Campion. Fox had been in charge at Selby since 2017 but Town's biggest defeat of the Toolstation Northern Counties East League division one season has seen
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Plan to convert York HMO into residential flats
PLANS have been submitted to change a House of Multiple Occupation to 8 flats, with two bungalows built nearby. Chris Goodman of York-based ACH Properties seeks to redevelop the Grade 2-listed Macmillan House at 60 York Road, Acomb. There would
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Halifax Panthers 24-26 York City Knights: Five things we learnt
YORK City Knights secured their first ever Betfred Championship play-off victory as they beat Halifax Panthers 26-24 in a thrilling quarter-final. Here are five things we learnt at The Shay. 1. York peak at the perfect moment Of all the
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York City Knights back-rower Danny Kirmond suspended for play-off semi-final
YORK City Knights will be without the suspended Danny Kirmond for Sunday's Betfred Championship play-off semi-final at Leigh Centurions (2pm). Kirmond has been given a one-match ban for a Grade 'B' dangerous contact during York's 26-24 win over
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Council tax could double on second homes in bid to tackle housing crisis
Council tax on second homes in North Yorkshire could double in a bid to tackle the affordable housing crisis. Councillors on North Yorkshire County Council’s executive have voted for a 100 per cent premium on council tax bills on second homes to
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York boss transfers firm ownership to staff
The boss of a York business has transferred the ownership of it to his staff to give them job security. Managing director Paul Cody founded security and cleaning company Britsafe 30 years ago, which now employees 500 people throughout the UK.
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REVIEW: Kim Wilde 'still has the moves' at York Barbican
REVIEW: Kim Wilde, York Barbican, Saturday, September 17 Anyone has attended one of 1980s themed concerts such as Rewind or Let's Rock knows the score. Acts that were chart regulars during that decade performing a crowd-pleasing set of thirty or
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This local firm has moved to bigger premises in York
A WELL-KNOWN firm has moved to bigger offices in York. The York office of Jones Myers family law has moved to bigger city centre offices to accommodate the firm’s growth. They are now based in new premises spanning 2,200 sq ft at The Quadrant
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'One of life's characters' - family tribute as man who died after incident named
FAMILY of a man who died after an incident in a North Yorkshire town have paid tribute to "one of life's characters." Peter Houghton, 59, from Hull, died following an incident involving an assault in Newborough on Saturday (September 17). A
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Pump kiosk will help stop York flooding
Work is pressing ahead with the Clifton Ings Barrier Project, which aims to reduce the risk of flooding to 2000 homes in Clifton and Rawcliffe. The Environment Agency has applied to City of York Council to erect a power supply kiosk on allotments
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Top York churchman set to retire
The Acting Dean of York, The Revd Michael Smith, has announced that he is to retire. Revd Smith joined the team at York Minster as Canon Pastor in September 2013 and was appointed Acting Dean of York in January 2022, following the appointment of
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24/7 ATM service plan for York pharmacy
Patients at a York pharmacy are promised 24/7 service if an automatic prescription dispenser can be installed. Richard Harrison at Citywide Health has applied to City of York Council to install a Medpoint prescription collection machine to the
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'Most controversial' chocolate - made in York 122 years ago - found in attic
A box of 122-year-old chocolate made in York which was sent to troops fighting in the Boer War on behalf of Queen Victoria has been discovered in an attic. The tin of Rowntree's chocolate, which was manufactured in York in 1899 and dubbed the "
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York pub pushes ahead again with rooms plan
A York pub is pressing ahead with plans for four holiday ‘letting rooms’ in a former bookies on the premises after they were recently refused. The Clockhouse first applied to City of York Council to make the changes at the pub on Kingsway West,
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Man arrested following death in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been arrested following the death of a man in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say that their enquiries are still ongoing following the death of a man in Newborough in the centre of Scarborough at about 9pm on Saturday. A police
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Dog walker hit by vehicle and suffers serious injuries
A DOG walker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after they were hit by a vehicle in North Yorkshire. The incident happened at around 6pm on Sunday September 11 on a country lane at Gate Bridge Road, Ripon, police said. The victim was
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September warning to anyone with specific bank notes featuring the Queen
The Bank of England has issued an update amid plans to scrap old paper £20 and £50 notes featuring the Queen later this month. Anyone still using paper £20 and £50 notes have just over one week until they will no longer be able to purchase good
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Man taken to hospital after attack in York
A MAN was taken to hospital after he was punched in the face in York. The incident happened on the cycle track near Fifth Avenue in York at around 2pm on Sunday (September 18), police said. The victim suffered a black eye and had to go to hospital
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York centre seeks revamp
A historic York building looks set for a revamp, according to plans submitted to the city council. York CVS has applied to City of York Council concerning 17 Priory Street, York. The organisation seeks internal alterations including installation
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Teenager assaulted by youth in park
A TEENAGER was headbutted by another youth in a park in a North Yorkshire town - and police have launched an appeal. The incident happened at Eastway play park in the Eastfield area of Scarborough at around 5pm on Sunday (September 18). The
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Woman attacked by cows in 'horrific' incident
A WOMAN had to be air lifted to hospital with serious injuries after she was attacked by cows in a "horrific" incident in North Yorkshire. Janicke Tvedt, 55, was walking her Labrador called Goose when she was attacked and trampled by cows in the
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Developer slams councillors over homes refusal near York
The developer of a housing scheme for a village near York has hit out at councillors saying their refusal of the homes was ‘inconsistent’ and ‘not rational.’ Mulgrave Homes is also threatening to appeal against a decision it says “risks an erosion
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Popular York gallery leaves city centre location with party
A POPULAR art gallery in the heart of York is going out with a party. After 17 years in Tower Street, the couple behind According to McGee - Greg and Ails McGee are leaving York's Tower Street next week. The couple - both previously teachers
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Police appeal after disagreement between man and woman in town
POLICE officers are searching for witnesses following a disagreement between a man and woman in a North Yorkshire town. The incident happened on Thursday September 15 between 6.20pm and 6.50pm in Cayton Low Road in Eastfield, Scarborough. Both
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Train drivers 'forced' to go on strike again next month
A TRADE union representing train drivers has announced two new strike dates for next month as operators have "forced their hand". ASLEF, the trade union which represents 96 per cent of train drivers in England, Scotland and Wales, is walking out
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Historic bridge badly damaged after being hit by car
A HISTORIC bridge has been badly damaged after its stone parapet was hit by a car. Police were called to a collision on Bubwith Bridge, on the A163 Main Street, near Selby. The driver of the car involved suffered minor injuries and was taken
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When does autumn start in the UK 2022? See the autumn equinox date and what it means
As we get closer to October, many will be looking to the end of the summer season and preparing for the autumn months. BBQs get tucked back into sheds, summer dresses pushed to the back of the wardrobe and those long summer nights will soon be
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Warning to drivers as weeks of roadworks set to get underway on major road
WEEKS of roadworks are set to get underway on a major road through North Yorkshire. National Highways says maintenance works on the A64 in North Yorkshire will lead to safer, smoother journeys for road users. The work is to replace drainage
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Thousands issued 10-day warning for £300 September cash boost - how to apply
Thousands across the UK have been given a 10-day warning with time running out to apply for a cash boost worth up to £300. Households can apply for free cash through the Household Support Scheme. The fund, which closes on September 30, was
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DWP reveals the five groups that will be worse off from Universal Credit changes
Millions will see their benefit payments change soon as the Department for Work and Pensions begin the next period of managed migration. Managed migration is the process of moving people from six “legacy” benefits to Universal Credit. The plans
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£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today
Millions will receive a one-off £150 cost-of-living payment from today. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits. The first payments will go
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Extra seven days of mourning following Queen's state funeral
The Royal Family will observe another week of mourning fo the Queen following her state funeral on Monday. King Charles III decreed on September 9, the day after the Queen died following her 70-year reign, that a period of mourning would be observed
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North York Moors one of best road trips for electric vehicles
NORTH York Moors has been ranked one of the best areas for road trips in electric vehicles, according to new research. Saga has uncovered the best road trips in the UK and Ireland for electric vehicles (EVs), and the North York Moors ranked among
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'Has Britain become the dirty man of Europe?'
Recently I had the dubious privilege of watching the news on TV with a Belgian family. There was a programme about thousands of edible shellfish on the Belgian sandbanks dying. Greenpeace explained that it was because Britain was chucking tons
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'Why did some businesses stay open on day of Queen's funeral?'
Taking a stroll around York at 10am yesterday before the main ceremony and parade for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I was surprised to see the tour bus for York operating - although not busy - and a large number of people carrying
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Vandals strike in York suburb
VANDALS struck at a York playground. Emergency services were called out last night (September 19) to a play park near Water End in Clifton, York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at 9.11pm. A spokesman for
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Homeless charity nominated for Community Pride award
A HOMELESS charity in York, which offers meals provided by a stream of volunteers, has been nominated for a Community Pride award. HOPING Street Kitchen, which is made up of volunteers including cooks, has been nominated for the Best Community
