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Selby house prices rise by thousands - how much your home could be worth
House prices in Selby have gone up by an average of over £2,000 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 Selby reached £259,536
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"Friendly granddad" jailed for sexual assault of child
A paedophile residents thought was a “friendly granddad” to children in his area has been jailed for sexual abuse of a young girl. Serial sex offender Kenneth Stephen Fowler has 18 previous convictions for sex crimes, including some committed against
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'No point making a pre-assumption' says York City goalkeeper Ethan Ross
ETHAN ROSS has insisted that “there’s no point making a pre-assumption on any team” in the Vanarama National League. York City will travel to The Hive Stadium on Saturday (3pm) to take on Barnet in their 11th game of the National League season.
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Yorkshire relegated to division two after Warwickshire defeat Hampshire
YORKSHIRE County Cricket Club have been relegated to division two of the LV = County Championship. The relegation comes after Warwickshire beat Hampshire by five runs on Thursday, meaning Yorkshire are unable to reach safety. Conversely, the
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Electric gritters to join North Yorkshire’s fleet for winter trial
GRITTERS with electric powered bodies will join North Yorkshire’s winter fleet in a bid to save money and reduce harmful carbon emissions. NY Highways, the county’s highways maintenance company overseen by North Yorkshire County Council, has added
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Not a team in the league 'we can't go and defeat' says York City boss Askey
JOHN ASKEY has insisted that there isn’t a team in the league “we can’t go and defeat” but noted that, conversely, any team can beat York City if they are not at their best. York will travel to the Hive Stadium on Saturday (3pm) to take on Barnet
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University's £6m package to help student's with energy bills
The University of York is providing energy grants worth £150 for eligible student households. The university says the non-repayable grants are in direct response to the cost of living crisis. They form part of a £6m package of support from
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Smashing pumpkins at this popular family attraction near York
A POPULAR children’s attraction near York is launching its very own 'pumpkin experience'. With autumn now firmly here, the William’s Den family tourist attraction in East Yorkshire is launching its stunning Pumpkin Experience. William's Pumpkin
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Widespread condemnation as York fire station cuts plan pushed through
PLANS to turn a York fire station from full-time to on-call, axing full-time firefighters have been approved, despite cross-party condemnation. North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) Zoe Metcalfe announced on Thursday that she
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Aldi’s Christmas hampers are back and we can’t wait to get our hands on one
As we enter autumn, the dreaded 'Christmas' word has already reared its ugly head. And regardless of whether you're counting down the days or burying your head in the sand, conversations have already turned to the festive season. But it's not
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Warning after 'bee killer' Asian hornets found in UK - how to spot them
Warnings have been issued after Asian hornets were spotted in the UK. The invasive species pray on native honey bees and can damage the ecological role they play, as well as disrupting commercial beekeeping. The National Bee Unit said a sighting
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York City Knights trio receive international call-ups to World Cup squads
THREE York City Knights players have received international call-ups for next month’s Rugby League World Cup. Prop forward Jack Teanby, who has been with York since 2018 after joining them from Dewsbury Rams, has been named in the Scotland squad
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Beer festival near York set for a full brew
AN ANNUAL village beer festival near York is back in full when the pints are poured next month. Copmanthorpe’s annual beer festival, Coptoberfest, returns to the village’s St Giles Church on Friday and Saturday, October 14-15. The popular fundraiser
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Selby Town fall to 3-0 defeat against Nostell Miners Welfare
SELBY Town will look to return to winning ways against Dronfield Town on Saturday (3pm) after a 3-0 defeat to Nostell Miners Welfare on Tuesday in the Toolstation Northern Counties East League division one. Selby were seeking to build on their
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Inquest opens into woman's death in Dolomites
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a North Yorkshire woman in the Italian Dolomites. Louise Atkinson, 55, of Ripon, was trekking with her husband in Italy when she fell to her death on July 24, said coroner Jon Heath today. Her body was
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North Yorkshire hospital trust apologises after patient's “catastrophic fall”
THE York and Scarborough NHS Trust’s Board has apologised “sincerely” to a woman whose father went from being “independent” to “considered for a care home” following a five-week stay in Scarborough Hospital. A woman has shared the story of her
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Trial date set in York manslaughter case
THE man accused of killing a father-of-four and railway company director outside a York pub will stand trial next April. Lee Sutcliffe is charged with the manslaughter of Darren James Pudsey, 45, of Upper Poppleton. At his first appearance
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York's Roman Quarter back before council after Queen's death adjourned decision
AMBITIOUS plans for a new Roman Quarter in York may finally be approved by councillors next week. A decision on whether to approve the scheme was adjourned mid-way through a meeting of the City of York Planning Committee due to news of the death
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Dog stolen in North Yorkshire burglary
AN AMERICAN bulldog was stolen along with a number of items during a burglary in a North Yorkshire town. The incident happened in Bramham Drive in Harrogate between 7pm on Friday September 23 and 5pm on Saturday September 24. The dog, named
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The Queen's cause of death has been revealed
The Queen died of old age, her death certificate has revealed. Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month. The document, published by National Records of Scotland on Thursday,
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This part of York could have a new railway station by 2024 if plans progress
PLANS to bring a railway station back to a popular part of York are back on the agenda next week. Earlier this year residents and businesses overwhelmingly backed plans for a new railway station to Haxby which has been a long-held ambition locally
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Cause of death revealed for man whose body was found in city centre alleyway
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a man whose body was found in an alleyway close to a York city centre bar. Coroner Jon Heath said the provisional cause of James McCrory's death was heroin overdose. He said the 50-year-old's body had
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Petiton against plans to build on North Yorkshire town's main car park
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition against plans to build housing on Tadcaster’s main car park. Selby District Council is proposing to build 43 homes on the central area car park as part of its Local Plan, but campaigners said it would
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Drax staff show support for North Yorkshire food banks
Around 50 employees from Drax Power Station, near Selby, took part in its annual fun run to support local food banks. Runners had the choice of completing either a 5km or 10km route around Drax’s Skylark Nature Reserve, donating £1 per kilometre
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Labour Luke says Tories will "wreck soil, water and land"
Luke Charters, the Labour candidate for York Outer, has again warned of the ‘dangers’ of fracking. York-born Luke, who is standing against sitting MP Julian Sturdy for a second time, told the Labour Party conference in Liverpool York voters face
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Castle Howard appoints new head of natural environment
CASTLE Howard has appointed a new head of natural environment as it embarks on science-based approach to land management, The Estate is taking a new science-based approach to land management from the soil up, as it seeks to actively manage the
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Proposed IMG changes are a 'positive scenario' overall says Knights' Goodchild
CLINT GOODCHILD has emphasised the grading system proposed by IMG is a “positive scenario” overall, insisting that current spending has “crippled the game” of rugby league. Sports media giants IMG has proposed a grading system which means clubs
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York City Knights sign Newcastle Thunder forward Jesse Dee on a two-year deal
YORK City Knights have reinforced their forward depth with the signing of Jesse Dee on a two-year deal. Dee arrives from fellow Betfred Championship side Newcastle Thunder, having spent last season there after joining from New South Wales Cup side
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York kerbside plastic recycling could be about to change for the better
RESIDENTS in York could be able to put more items in their kerbside plastic recycling soon if plans get the go-ahead. City of York Council plans to expand the range of materials collected at the kerbside across the city this October are set to
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Wanted York man arrested
UPDATE October 6 2022: Police have arrested the wanted York man and recalled him to prison on October 3. POLICE are searching for a York man wanted on emergency recall to prison. North Yorkshire Police officers are appealing for the public
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North Yorkshire firm launches value sausage range
Premium Yorkshire sausage firm Heck has launched a value brand. Single mum Elisia Proctor, who works in marketing for the Bedale-based company, came up with the idea to help family budgets stretch further. Now, the Yorkshire Sausage Company
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One in five York secondary school pupils in the city have used e-cigarettes
A CAMPAIGN to tackle vaping and smoking among young people in York has been launched as new data shows nearly one in five secondary school pupils in the city have used e-cigarettes. Free patches, gum and nicotine replacement therapy is being offered
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'Appley goodness' as harvest to get underway at National Trust garden
VISITORS are in for an autumnal treat as the humble apple is honoured at a National Trust garden in North Yorkshire during harvest. As the leaves start to take on their golden tones and pumpkins get plumper in the vegetable patch, attention turns
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Devolution and Net Zero on York summit agenda
Business leaders from across York and North Yorkshire are invited to a ‘Business Summit’ in the city next month to consider devolution and carbon reduction. The event at the Guildhall is on Friday October 21 and is organised by the York & North
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Crossbows, knives, bb guns and drugs seized during police raid on farm
TWO men were arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs and offensive weapons after police raided an East Yorkshire farm. Weapons including bb guns, crossbows and knives were recovered, along with cannabis, during yesterday's raid on the farm
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Over 600 historic vehicles on display at popular rally in York
MORE than 600 classic vehicles were on display during a popular rally in York - which has been taking place for over 40 years. The York Historic Vehicle Rally was held on the Knavesmire on Sunday September 18 - for the 44th year in a row - and
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Housebuilder launches community fund in York
A HOUSEBUILDER will donate £10,000 to charities, community groups and causes linked to its developments in the Yorkshire Region, including in York. Miller Homes has announced the creation of a community fund which will allow groups to apply for
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Speaking out: five older York women who have made a difference
YORK will be celebrating the contribution of older women to the city at a series of events on Saturday to mark the International Day of Older People. Older women who have each in their different way made a contribution to York will be talking about
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Fire in popular part of York started deliberately by youths
YOUTHS started a fire in a popular part of York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at shortly before 8.30pm yesterday (September 28) to an area of Haxby on the outskirts of York after reports of a fire. A service
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Developer seeks £1m cut in planning contribution to make York flats viable
PLANNING chiefs are recommending a developer pays half the previously agreed contribution to help make a ‘stalled’ five-storey apartment scheme viable. Tiger Developments seeks a cut in the Section 106 money it must pay to City of York Council
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York dental suite promises hi-tech stress-free service
A hi-tech new dental practice opens its doors this week in an iconic part of York. The York Dental Suite is in Terry’s Liquor Store, at the foot of the famous Clock Tower. Derelict for many years, the building has been transformed into a brand
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Let your autumn plans fall into place with Middletons Hotel in York
As the summer draws to a close, award-winning hotel Middletons Hotel in York, provides the perfect base for beautiful breaks this autumn. From midweek breaks to autumn-inspired seasonal dishes – there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Autumn Getaways
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'They're the pride of our community' - York Community Pride Awards winners announced
A charity fundraiser and entertainer, who helped keep up the morale of NHS staff and care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic with a popular gameshow he streamed every day, won the top prize at last night's prestigious York Community Pride Awards,
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York brewery tweet 'encouraged drinking beer at breakfast' - ads watchdog
A YORK brewery has apologised for a tweet after an advertising watchdog concluded that it encouraged and condoned drinking beer at breakfast and was 'socially irresponsible.' The Advertising Standards Authority said Brew York's ad implied that
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Urgent appeal as missing man last seen near woods in North Yorkshire
POLICE in North Yorkshire have put out an urgent appeal for information to help find a missing man. North Yorkshire Police say Peter Coleman, 48, from Aislaby, Sleights, has not been since 12.30pm today and officers are becoming increasingly concerned
