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These Standards will transform your garden – find out how
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 add standards to your garden but don’t know
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Pedestrian, car and moped in crash in York
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital with serious leg injuries after a crash which closed a main road in York for the best part of a day. North Yorkshire Police say they are investigating a serious collision between a red moped, a blue Kia car and
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How high will interests rate rise and how will it affect my mortgage?
Following the government's decision to cut taxes and borrow more, the Bank of England has warned interest rates could rise after the value of the pound fell. That could see a big impact on the total cost of borrowing along with people's personal
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York City Knights Ladies announce trials for new under-19s team
YORK City Knights Ladies will be holding three open trials for an under-19s team set to form at the club ahead of the 2023 season. The sessions will be held tomorrow, October 19 and November 2 between 6pm and 7.30pm at York St John Sports Park,
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York RUFC snap poor away form with 18-11 win over Doncaster Phoenix
YORK RUFC ended their streak without a win away from home by beating Doncaster Phoenix 18-11. York started the game with an energy that they often do, playing the match at a high tempo and forcing Doncaster on the back foot. Their pressure
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£645.70 bill for a £11.70 train journey
A SELBY man must pay £645.70 for a £11.70 train journey. Northern Trains told Kirklees Magistrates Court that Liam Ramsey, 27, travelled from Selby to Leeds on February 16. When he arrived at Leeds Railway Station, he showed staff at the ticket
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Fuel panic warnings, 007, Covid jabs and farewell to a York City football legend - on this day 12 months ago
Fuel shortages and tributes to a York City football legend - on this day last year. It seems an age ago but last year on this day drivers were being urged not to panic at the pumps. The council urged York residents to avoid panic buying fuel
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Police van and tractor crash on main road through North Yorkshire
A POLICE van and a tractor have been involved in a crash on a main road through North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say they are appealing for witnesses and information following a collision on the A63 near Monk Fryston at the junction of Common
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York star bowler Matthew Fisher receives first-team cap for England
MATTHEW FISHER took a brilliant first morning four-for during an intriguing opening day against Gloucestershire at Headingley as Yorkshire bid for LV= Insurance County Championship safety. Fisher, who was born in York, has missed the majority of
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Peach ‘just didn’t quite make’ England squad says coach Craig Richards
CRAIG RICHARDS has emphasised that York City Knights Ladies hooker Sinead Peach “just didn’t quite make it” into the England World Cup squad. Peach was a surprise absence from Richards’ World Cup squad, which was announced on Monday, given the
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York City Knights complete signing of hooker Josh Daley
JOSH DALEY has signed for York City Knights ahead of the 2023 season from the Mounties on a one-year deal. Daley has been one of the leading hookers in the New South Wales Cup, forging a reputation as a tough tackler while playing for the Mounties
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These York areas have been "plagued" with youth vandalism
RESIDENTS in two parts of York are "plagued" with antisocial behaviour and vandalism by youths, according to residents. Local resident Jonathan Bately has told The Press of vandalism in Foxwood and Woodthorpe caused by teenage boys as young as
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Former police constable denies two counts of raping a woman while off duty
An ex-police officer has denied two counts of raping a woman while off duty. Former police constable Rowan Horrocks appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday after a woman reported she was raped in South Yorkshire on November 28 2021. The 26
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Young police officers make history in North Yorkshire
THESE young officers have made history at North Yorkshire Police. The 33 new police officers are the first cohort of trainee police officers to swear their oath to the new King, Charles III. New police officers must take an oath, that is set
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York City Knights winger AJ Towse misses out on young player of the year award
YORK City Knights winger AJ Towse has narrowly missed out on the Betfred Championship’s young player of the year award. Towse had a breakout season in 2022, standing in for Will Oakes who, due to injury, played just nine times throughout the campaign
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North Yorkshire brothers banned from keeping pets
A man whose mastiff dog and lurcher were both found in a skinny condition at a Harrogate flat by the RSPCA has been banned from keeping animals for five years. Charlie Nelson, 28, of Woodfield View, Harrogate, was also sentenced to a 12-month community
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Town near York set to get Wetherspoon pub
A town near York is set to have its first Wetherspoon public house. The pub chain plans to spend £2.25m developing the site, creating 50-60 jobs. The move follows the closure of the Sant Angelo’s Italian restaurant in Wetherby town centre.
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WATCH: North Yorkshire tool-room manager builds road legal steam engine
A TOOL-ROOM manager at a Ryedale firm has build a full-scale replica of a steam engine. Mark Angus, from cable cleats manufacturer Ellis Patents, based in Rillington, has been working on the project for the past eight years to build a Foster steam
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Smash and grab jewellery raider jailed
A career burglar who carried out a smash and grab raid on a seaside jeweller’s has been jailed. Neil Robinson, 43, drove up to the North Yorkshire shop in the early hours, smashed its window with an axe and reached in to grab four necklaces, said
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Yorkshire news: Council accused of using 'tosspot robots' instead of human beings
Council chiefs have been warned not to allow ‘tosspot’ robots to staff its customer service centres at the expense of human beings. Conservative Billy Flynn, a member of Leeds City Council, used the term as he said he was “terrified” by the prospect
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York nursery school destroyed by fire set for special open day
A CHILDREN'S nursery destroyed by fire is set to officially reopen in a brand new building in a York village. Back in February a fire caused by an electrical fault tore through the nursery at Copmanthorpe and firefighters were called in shortly
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Former York City star Nick Pope features in England draw with Germany
NICK POPE played his second successive game for England on Monday night, drawing 3-3 with Germany. The former York City loanee played another 90 minutes in what was England’s final game of the Nations League, League A, Group Three. A penalty
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Big boost for electric vehicle owners in York
ELECTRIC vehicle owners in York have been given a boost with the opening of the city's second charging HyperHub. The new hub, located next to Poppleton Park&Ride off the A59, has a solar canopy which allows the site to generate its own renewable
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Costs and a growing 'hen party' mentality are behind the closure of a York cafe
A TEA shop and cafe which opened over a year ago in York city centre, has closed its doors citing spiralling costs and a growing 'hen party culture'. The Tea Palace, a London-based tea company with a Barnsley manufacturing base who sell at Harrods
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More disruption to hit York rail passengers - here's when the strikes are planned
RAIL services in York are facing more severe disruption next month because of strike action. TransPennine Express (TPE), which provides services from York to cities including Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, says it is urging customers across its
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Anger as well known North Yorkshire firm goes bust owing more than £1 million
A WELL-known Ryedale firm has gone into liquidation owing thousands of pounds to other local businesses. Yorkshire Lavender, based near Terrington, appointed a liquidator last month owing more than £1million. However, the attraction, which
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North Yorkshire halfpipe officially passed by skatepark safety body
A HALFPIPE that has received worldwide attention after an 18-month restoration project has been officially passed by the public body for skateparks. The ramp at Norton skatepark was given the official go ahead by the Royal Society for the Prevention
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York Archaeology festival to dig deep into the past
A POPULAR week-long festival celebrating York's archaeology and rich history is starting this weekend. Experts from York Archaeology and the JORVIK group, who form charity York Archaeological Trust, are hosting 'Archaeology Live' from Saturday,
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York residents waiting more than two hours to have council calls answered
RESIDENTS wanting to speak to City of York Council are sometimes waiting more than two hours to have their call answered due to a shortage of staff, a report has revealed. Post-lockdowns, the council’s customer centre has struggled to retain staff
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Lane on major road through North Yorkshire reopens after crash
UPDATED 10.05AM: The road has now been reopened and traffic is returning to normal. ONE Lane of a major road through North Yorkshire is closed after a crash. A lane on the A1(M) is closed with queueing traffic due to accident on the southbound
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York school celebrates its 150th birthday this week
Children at Naburn CE Primary school will be coming to school in Victorian costume on Thursday, to celebrate the fact that their school is 150 years old. There will also be a special tea party in the afternoon for past pupils, parents and villagers
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Scam warning in York and North Yorkshire
PEOPLE in York are being warned about a scam currently doing the rounds. North Yorkshire Police say people are receiving scam calls claiming to give help with energy bill rebates. Andy Fox North Yorkshire Police, financial abuse safeguarding
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York firm developing test to detect lung cancer secures £1 million funding
A YORK based firm developing new methods of diagnosing and treating lung cancer has been given a huge cash injection. University of York spin-out company Cizzle Biotechnology Limited has secured £1 million of funding through investments to continue
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Man found dead at East Yorkshire home
POLICE are trying to trace the family of a man found dead at home in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say that on September 22, John McNamara, 75, was sadly found to have died at his home on Little Beck Road in Bridlington. A police spokesman
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Missing North Yorkshire teenager found safe and well
A TEENAGE schoolgirl who went missing in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well. North Yorkshire Police said yesterday (September 26) that Nikita, 16, from Harrogate, was last seen at around 3.30pm on Thursday (September 22) at Harrogate
