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Heavy rain tomorrow - but drought permit sought to take more water out of Ouse
YORKSHIRE Water has applied for a drought permit to be allowed to take more water from the River Ouse to help refill its reservoirs elsewhere. The company's application to the Environment Agency comes despite recent rainfall and forecasters expecting
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York house prices rise by thousands - how much your home could be worth
House prices in York have gone up by an average of over £7,000 in the month of July, according to figures from the Land Registry. The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in York reached £323,131
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Relegation fears for Yorkshire after 18 runs defeat to Gloucestershire
ALREADY-relegated Gloucestershire completed a thrilling three-day victory at Headingley, defending 241, to heighten Yorkshire’s LV= Insurance County Championship relegation fears. David Payne and Zafar Gohar claimed four wickets each and consigned
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York City Knights sign veteran Newcastle forward Ukuma Ta'ai on two-year deal
YORK City Knights have strengthened their forward pack with the signing of veteran Ukuma Ta'ai on a two-year deal. Ta'ai arrives at York after two seasons at fellow Betfred Championship side Newcastle Thunder, during which time he has made 34 appearances
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Popular York store reveals opening date at new site - and appeals for your help
A POPULAR York bookshop is preparing to reopen in a new premises in the city centre - and is appealing for your help. Books For Amnesty had been based in Goodramgate for ten years, but closed its shop in March - and announced to customers it would
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Former York Wasps captain John Strange wins NRLW coach of the year award
FORMER York Wasps captain John Strange has been named as the NRLW Dally M Coach of the Year for 2022. Strange guided Sydney Roosters Women to the NRLW Minor Premiership title earlier this month after winning all five of their regular season matches
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Shop selling luxury brands closes in York city centre
A BEAUTY apothecary shop has closed its doors in York city centre. SpaceNK opened in Davygate back in 2015 and is the second shop to shut in the street in a matter of days as neighbouring Accessorize has also closed. The shop was formerly
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Public told not to approach wanted man with links to North Yorkshire town
POLICE have warned the public not to approach a wanted man who has links to Scarborough. Lee Haslam is wanted for failing to attend court. A spokesperson for Lancashire police said: "Haslam - a registered sex offender - has links to Rossendale
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Childhood dream comes true as York City product Jess Park earns England call-up
YORK City product Jess Park says her childhood dream has come true after being called up to the England Women's senior side. Manchester City forward Park is currently on a season-long loan at Everton, where she has made a terrific start at the
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York City Knights set date and venue for 2022 end-of-season awards night
YORK City Knights will hold their 2022 awards night on Saturday, October 8 (6pm) at The Principal Hotel. York's end-of-season awards evening will be held at the Hotel's Event Centre, with a limited number of tickets available at £60 per person.
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Post Office issues update after Helmsley store closes without notice
A RESPONSE from Post Office following the sudden closure of a North Yorkshire store has been met with criticism. Costcutter in Helmsley, which also offered essential Post Office services, closed last month (August 2022) without prior warning or
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York bedsit can become flats
A PROPOSAL to convert a House of Multiple Occupation into five flats have been approved by City of York planners. Chris Dixon has received approval concerning the 10-bed HMO at 121 Carr Lane, Acomb, which currently has a communal kitchen, two shower
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Missing North Yorkshire man found safe and well
POLICE have confirmed that a man missing from the Harrogate area has been found safe and well. Chris Heslop, 40, was reported missing from the Harrogate area earlier today (September 28), and has now been located. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire
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Council refuses BT 'hubs' plan for city
PLANS for a chain of ‘Street Hubs’ across York offering a range of digital information, advertising and free telephone calls have been rejected by council planners. Telecommunications giant BT submitted proposals for nine sites across the city
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Popular York clothing store closes
A POPULAR clothing and jewellery store has closed in York city centre. The Accessorize shop in Davygate in York city centre has closed. Back inn 2020 The Press reported that 500 jobs were set to be axed at Monsoon Accessorize after the retailer
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Warning issued to York rail travellers wanting to travel north on Saturday
RAIL passengers will not be able to travel north from York on Saturday because of national strike action, Network Rail has warned. The organisation says co-ordinated industrial action by multiple rail unions will mean that no trains can operate
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IMG propose return to licensing for rugby league
RUGBY league is set to return to a form of licensing under proposals unveiled by global sports media giant IMG as part of its long-term 'strategic partnership' with the sport. Automatic promotion and relegation to Betfred Super League would be
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York's Covid wards and mass vaccination centre win special awards
YORK medics who battled through Covid have won recognition in a hospital trust's first ‘Celebration of Achievement Awards’ ceremony since the start of the pandemic. More than 300 staff and guests from across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals
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Riverside flats proposed for back of ex York motorbike-shop
TWO riverside flats are proposed at the back of a much-loved York motorbike shop that closed recently. York Dental Suite, which has taken over the site of Dave Wood Motorcycles, has submitted plans for the apartments, in a separate application
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Thieves ram police car after spate of crimes in North Yorkshire
POLICE are trying to catch thieves who rammed police car in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say appealing for witnesses and information to help identify the people responsible for a spate of crimes in Craven on Monday (September 26).
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Met Office warns of 'severe' 55mph winds as temperatures plunge
The UK is braced for “severe gales” of up to 55mph in what the Met Office has described as the “heaviest and strongest winds” so far this autumn. Forecasters have told Brits they can expect wet and windy weather to arrive in the UK on Friday which
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Great British Bake Off: Joe Sugg tops most memorable mishaps
The moment a YouTube star who fainted on the Great British Bake Off has been ranked as the most memorable mishap on the show. A video of Joe Sugg, who is originally from Lacock, who fainted after cutting his finger on a vegetable peeler has been
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When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost
Millions on Universal Credit and other benefits will receive a £324 cost-of-living payment from the Government soon. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases - from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation and food prices
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York short-term accommodation plan opposed
Plans for short-term residential accommodation in Haxby Road, York, are facing opposition. Charlotte Harrison seeks to change the use of a two-storey building used for ancillary storage at 40 Haxby Road. Visual changes are described as ‘minimal
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More than 10,000 get York autumn Covid booster jab
MORE than 10,000 Covid autumn booster jabs have already been delivered at York’s vaccination centre – and medics will start giving people flu jabs as well from next Monday. But patients are being urged NOT to book via the NHS website if they want
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North Yorkshire fundraiser to help school in Kenya
Staff from the Home Instead Harrogate, Ripon and Thirsk office will undertake the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday, hoping to raise £2,500. The team from the Ripley-based office are taking on the challenge, which will see them covering
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Popular North Yorkshire gin brand makes commitment to a greener future
A WELL-KNOWN North Yorkshire distillery has underlined their commitment to the planet with a £5,000 donation to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The donation from Whitby Distillery, the producers of the award-winning Whitby Gin, will support the Trust
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Holiday flat plan at ex York office
Offices once used by a major sexual health organisation in York could be turned into a holiday let. LHR Catering of York seeks the change of use to a 170m2 office and workshop in Marygate Lane, which previously contained Yorkshire Mesmac. The
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York City Knights centre Jacob Ogden earns call-up to Jamaica's World Cup squad
YORK City Knights centre Jacob Ogden has earned a call-up to the Jamaica squad for next month’s World Cup. Ogden joined York from London Broncos last year and made 13 appearances during an injury-disrupted debut season, as the Knights secured a
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Holiday flat plan for York restaurant
A York restaurant may be changed into holiday accommodation. Kurt and Karen Guzelkabaagac are seeking the change of use concerning Zills Mediterranean restaurant at 19 Gillygate,York. Their planning application to City of York Council follows
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York City Knights forwards Jack Teanby and Bailey Antrobus sign new deals
YORK City Knights forwards Jack Teanby and Bailey Antrobus have signed new deals with the club. Teanby joined York ahead of the 2019 season from Dewsbury Rams and has since racked up 80 appearances for the Knights, scoring seven tries. The
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Best paw forward to help elderly pet owners
SCORES of dogs and their owners gathered on Knavesmire for a special walk to help elderly people and their pets. They were there to raise funds for Keep Your Pet York, an organisation that looks after the beloved four-footed friends of the older
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Woman wins battle to release autistic brother after 4 YEARS detained in hospital
A WOMAN has won a legal battle to get her autistic brother released after he was detained for four years in a mental health hospital. North Yorkshire man Elliot Dodds, 27, was admitted to a psychiatric institution when his mental health deteriorated
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'Hard-working council staff should be treated with respect'
Shock, horror, City of York Council failed to update public notices advising the citizens of York that council meetings, re-arranged due to HM the Queen’s death, were to take place (The Press, September 23). This omission wound up the usual people
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Same day GP appointments a 'huge expectation' - York doctor
A LEADING York GP says the new Health Secretary's announcement that patients with urgent needs should get a GP appointment on the same day is a 'huge expectation.' Professor Mike Holmes has spoken out after Thérèse Coffey announced 'Our plan for
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'Liz Truss has kicked the UK economy off a very high cliff'
Conservative PM Liz Truss and her Chancellor have shown the new administration’s intent very clearly in their first mini-budget. Whilst many on low pay struggle with the cost of living, they have given massive tax cuts to high earners and allowed
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Vanished York 2 - more lost buildings
Some York buildings that were demolished were more important than others. But few are quite so haunting as the demolished cottage standing surrounded by trees in the photo on this page. It is haunting because the photo, taken in the 1880s according
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Vanished York 1 - the long lost buildings that are no more
YORK’s higgledy-piggledy streets and wealth of old buildings can sometimes leave us feeling that nothing in this city ever changes - not, at least, when it comes to the look of the place. But that’s not true. Conservation is a big deal in York,
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This was a mini-budget for the super-rich
Last Friday’s mini-budget - and there was nothing ‘mini’ about it - was the new Prime Minister’s opportunity to see off her critics and prove that she had a grip of the economy and the nation’s health, housing and energy crises. Instead, even Tory
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Recruitment open day at St Leonards Hospice
Recruitment open day at the Hospice. 3pm – 8pm, Wednesday 12 October 2022 Drop in to talk to us about your skills and experience, find out about our exciting opportunities and amazing facilities and benefits. • Our salaries are above NHS
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What are these ghosts that have taken over the city centre?
IF you've been out in the Museum Gardens in the last few days - or anywhere in the city centre, for that matter - you can't help but have noticed the wraithlike sculptures that have suddenly appeared everywhere. They range from a medieval knight
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Let’s Talk scheme begins in North Yorkshire
The biggest ever conversation in North Yorkshire is being launched to help to shape priorities for vital services for everyone across the county. Our Let’s Talk events and online engagement have now begun. We want to gather the views of thousands
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Flu and Covid jabs on the way - but you'll need to wait for your text
Professor Mike Holmes, who coordinates York's mass vaccination centre, says in this week's column it will start offering jabs for flu as well as Covid next week - but you'll need to wait for a text message from primary health care provider Nimbuscare
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Terror on the No 1 bus as drunk launches foul-mouthed tirade at scared passengers
A WOMAN has told how passengers on a bus in York city centre were left ‘absolutely terrified' when a man got on and launched into a tirade of foul-mouthed abuse against them. The York woman said the incident happened on First York's Number 1 bus
