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John Askey brands York City loss to Halifax an 'unacceptable performance'

JOHN ASKEY has branded his York City side’s 1-0 loss to FC Halifax Town as “an unacceptable performance.” York were beaten by Halifax through a Rob Harker goal on Tuesday night, though Town came close to scoring at least one or two more. City

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Flat showing from York City as they lose 1-0 to FC Halifax Town away from home

YORK City fell to a 1-0 defeat against Halifax Town away from home, producing a flat display at The Shay. Rob Harker’s first-half effort opened the scoring for Halifax and proved to be enough as the hosts held on to their clean sheet. Town’

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Village pub near York to close one day a week in wake of soaring costs

A PUB in a village near York is to close one day a week in the face of spiralling costs. The Black Horse at Wigginton posted on Facebook that it had decided to close on Wednesdays, 'due to continuing rising costs across the board.' It said:

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LIVE BLOG: FC Halifax Town v York City

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Post Office announce temporary solution for Helmsley after office closes

THE POST OFFICE has announced a temporary solution after the Helmsley office closed without prior warning. Costcutter in Helmsley, which also offered essential Post Office services, closed in August without prior warning or information given to

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York RUFC unable to end Driffield's winning start in narrow 24-19 home defeat

YORK RUFC were unable to end Driffield's 100 per cent start to the Regional One North East after a narrow 24-19 home defeat. Driffield made a blistering start, scoring inside the first six minutes through Edward Falkingham from 20 minutes out,

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Jailed for harassing her ex-partner and going to his home

A WOMAN has been jailed because she refuses to stop going to the York home of her former partner alone. Joan Leslie Kielty, 67, formerly of the United States, was given a chance to keep her freedom at York Magistrates Court after she admitted harassing

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Crews called to rescue man from flat fire

CREWS were called to tackle a fire in a flat earlier today - and one man had to be rescued from the property. The crew from Ripon attended a fire in a first floor flat above a restaurant in High Skellgate in the North Yorkshire city at around 3pm

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John Askey hails Maziar Kouhyar's contribution as 'invaluable' to York City

JOHN ASKEY has hailed winger Maziar Kouhyar’s contribution as “invaluable” this season for York City. Kouhyar has enjoyed a superb start to the Vanarama National League campaign, scoring one goal and notching six assists, the second-most in the

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Brighter future for York sports centre

A community sports centre near York looks set for a safer and brighter future. City of York planners have approved a scheme for eight 8m tall flood lamp columns with two 200W LED directional floodlamps at the John Jeffery Community Pavilion, Mill

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'We should all be worried' - warning from York council chief over cash crisis

Council department bosses and managers are being asked to find savings – as a finance boss warned of “troublesome times”. Rising interest rates, soaring inflation and growing pressures in the adult and children’s social care departments mean the

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Malton blast proof computer manufacturer invests in future and creates new jobs

A WORLD-LEADING specialist technology company, with a headquarters in Malton, is celebrating recent success. HMi Elements, whose headquarters are on Showfield Lane, Malton, manufacturer blast proof technology for the oil and gas sector. The

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York planners back return of 'Winter Village'

The Winter Village is set to return to York Minster after city planners gave their approval. York Minster sought to site six chalets south of the Minster from November 1 to January 13. The plans are similar to previous markets on the Minster

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The York City Knights 2022 season review

EVER since 2017, York City Knights have won huge plaudits for their rise on and off the field and, following an under-par 2021, a history-making 2022 put the club firmly back on course. Having dropped from third in 2019 to ninth last year, York

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Renovations approved at York bar

York planning chiefs have backed renovations at a popular city centre bar. Mitchell and Butlers PLC of Birmingham has gained approval for the work at the Grade II-listed Harkers Café Bar in St Helens Square. Renovations include new toilets,

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Further consultation over Maltkiln village

Further consultation has begun this week into a planned new village west of York. Harrogate Borough Council has launched its Regulation 19 public consultation concerning Maltkiln, which is proposed to contain up to 4000 homes on a 300-acre site

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Rebekah Vardy to pay £1.5m to Coleen Rooney in 'Wagatha Christie' court battle

Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay for Coleen Rooney's legal costs following the conclusion of the 'Wagatha Christie' trial. Back in July Mrs Vardy lost the High Court libel battle she brought against Mrs Rooney. It all started after in

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How will the new Mappin & Webb store look in Davygate, York?

Here’s a look at the new Mappin & Webb jewellery store, set for part of the former Debenhams in Davygate, York, and the former Virgin Money unit on its nearby corner. Since Watches of Switzerland submitted its plans earlier this summer, minor design

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Crossbows, guns and knives found in raid on farm - two men arrested

CROSSBOWS, knives and bb guns have been found on an East Yorkshire farm during a police raid. Humberside Police said two men had been arrested after the Rural Task Force executed a warrant at the farm following a reported theft. "Upon entering

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City walls light up blue to mark Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Day

YORK'S city walls are set to light up blue to mark international Fragile X Awareness Day on October 10. Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic condition that may cause mild or moderate degrees of learning or intellectual difficulties and is the most common

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Kwasi Kwarteng blames 'pressure' of Queen's death for mini-budget blunder

Kwasi Kwarteng has blamed the “pressure” of the Queen’s death for mistakes made in the government’s mini-budget. The chancellor and Prime Minister Liz Truss face a parliamentary bid to dock their pay following their “gross mismanagement” of the

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PICTURES: Historic York shop's roof could collapse without repairs

A historic York shop dating back to the 1500s needs a new roof and other repairs to prevent collapse and to protect its structural integrity. Plans have been submitted to City of York Council to undertake the works at the former Carphone Warehouse

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Volunteers' success with charity coffee morning in York

VOLUNTEERS at a community cafe in York are celebrating success after raising almost £300 for charity. Volunteers at the Spearehead Community Café at St Mary’s Church in Strensall held a successful Macmillan Coffee Morning on September 22.  The

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Outdoor artisan markets coming to towns near York

OUTDOOR artisan markets are coming to towns near York this weekend - offering products from a range of local businesses. The second weekend of the month means Little Bird Markets will be bringing their artisan stalls to Easingwold and Wetherby

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'Writer in residence' to explore York's past through words and poetry

York Civic Trust is appointing its first-ever 'writer in residence'. Poet Robert Powell's role will be to explore York's past - and the work of the Trust itself - through words. Over the next six months he will be organising a series of writing

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New Love Island host 'confirmed' as very famous face to replace Laura Whitmore

ITV bosses have decided on who will replace Laura Whitmore as the new host of Love Island, according to reports. Maya Jama will reportedly take over the popular dating show, with the current BBC host said to have agreed to host the winter version

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York job fair success

More than 70 York employers and 474 residents attended this year’s York Jobs Fair, the biggest since the start of the pandemic. The event at the York Railway Institute saw employers including Marks and Spencer, Hiscox, The Grand Hotel, North Yorkshire

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Speed limit on York main road set to be cut to just 30mph

THE speed limit on a major route into York is set to be cut by City of York Council to just 30mph. A public consultation has been launched on the proposals for a stretch of the A19 Shipton Road in Rawcliffe & Clifton Without - where the existing

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WATCH: Hundreds attend North Yorkshire skatepark opening

HUNDREDS attended the Norton Skatepark reopening event – with live music, big tricks and more on offer. After an 18-month ‘Rescue the Ramp’ campaign Norton Skatepark finally reopened on Sunday, October 2, with an event to mark the occasion.

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TV star Susie Blake is the new Miss Marple at York Theatre Royal

SUSIE Blake returns to York Theatre Royal to play Agatha Christie's spinster sleuth Miss Marple in The Original Theatre Company's touring production of Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd from today (Tuesday, October 4). She last appeared there

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York bus depot seeks to install EV charging units

FirstYork is planning to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure as it prepares for the arrival of 44 electric buses next year. The bus operator has applied for planning approval for charging units, transformer and RMU units and associated

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York woman awarded for 'inspirational' influencer work

A YORK woman has won a prestigious 'influencer' award for her work creating regular content on social media for thousands of followers. Acomb resident Justine Hughes, won the ‘Inspirational Influencer of the Year’ award at the Yorkshire Blogger

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'Six dinners Sid is NOT homeless - he's just scruffy and a bit snotty!'

A YORK cat owner has appealed for people to stop falling for his bull**** and thinking he is homeless. Charlotte Weatherhill, of Holgate, said her moggie Sid - who's been dubbed 'six dinners Sid'- was not homeless, but just 'scruffy and a bit snotty

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Luxury retailer submits plans for new York store

A luxury watch retailer is to take over a long empty retail unit in York that once contained a bank. The Watches of Switzerland Group has applied to City of York Council to replace an existing shop front at 4 Davygate. The site, between Betty

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'Extra special' plans for 30th year of York Christmas Fair

WITH baubles, carols and festive fairs - "extra special" plans are in place to celebrate Christmas in York this year to mark a 30th anniversary. The festive period is just around the corner - and there will be new additions across the city this

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Treasury forced into energy announcement U-turn as Martin Lewis hits out

The Treasury has been forced into another U-turn after Martin Lewis intervened and asked for a “nonsense” tweet about the government’s mini-budget to be deleted. A Treasury post on Twitter had said: “Thanks to the Growth Plan, a typical first-time

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'Learn to Play' music tasters coming to York this weekend

A MUSIC event is returning to York this weekend - offering new and old musicians the chance to experience free taster sessions. Music for All’s flagship event ‘Learn to Play’ is back this year offering visitors a chance to experience a free 10–

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'I'm going to shoot you'-police told of man's threat BEFORE he terrorised passengers

A WOMAN claims she warned police that a man was threatening to shoot people in York 20 minutes before – still on the loose - he was able to get on a bus and terrorise the passengers. The York woman told of her frightening experiences to The Press

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York man 'braves the shave' to support cancer charity

A YORK man has braved a head shave to raise vital funds for a cancer support charity - after he lost his wife to the disease. Chris Platt, from Clifton, braved the shave for Macmillan Cancer Support on Friday September 30. Chris, who is living

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Residents enjoy Oktoberfest fun at North Yorkshire care home

REDSIDENTS at a care home in North Yorkshire came together to celebrate Oktoberfest with party events organised by staff. Residents at the Thistle Hill Care Centre enjoyed celebrating the world’s largest folk festival, taking part in an authentic

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We need to know facts about the risks of vaping

The latest news about the craze for vaping by a large number of young people creates an unknown environment. Smoking has been proved to be hazardous to health but vaping hasn’t due to lack of evidence. One in five York secondary school

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North Yorkshire man tackles London Marathon to back charity

A NORTH Yorkshire man was one of hundreds of runners who took to the streets of the capital to conquer the London Marathon and raise funds for lifesaving research.  Among the runners for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) was 38-year-old health

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'Mecca Bingo has been demolished - but why couldn't we have reused it?

Your feature (October 1) on the Mecca bingo hall, now demolished after only 20 years, made me think of another aspect of the energy crisis which concerns us all. It’s taken some of the largest machines I’ve ever seen about eight weeks to destroy

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ITV announces major change coming this week ahead of new streaming service

ITV has announced a major change to its social media ahead of the launch of its new streaming service.  The broadcaster told viewers to prepare for the "UK’s freshest new streaming service" in a Twitter post on Monday, October 3. The channel

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DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the exact date in November when millions on Universal Credit and other benefits will receive a £324 cost of living payment. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases -

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Major UK supermarkets forced into ban affecting stores nationwide amid crackdown

Major UK supermarkets have been forced to introduce a nationwide ban how they display certain items in store from this week. New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and

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Customer complains that money toy doesn't print real money

A JOKE and magic shop in North Yorkshire received a complaint due to its 'money making prop' not printing 'real money'. The Scarborough Joke and Magic shop, in Eastborough, sold a 'magic money maker' to a customer from the USA - a £4.99 joke prop

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Blue's 1,000 mile - and counting! - walk for charity

SELBY'S Blue Wilson has now trekked more than 1,000 miles in her epic walk around the UK’s entire coastline. Blue, 48, who is the caretaker and groundskeeper for Selby Town Council, reached the milestone when she got to Clacton-on-Sea in Essex.

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This is why fracking is NOT the answer to energy crisis

With the ban on fracking lifted, podcaster ANTHONY DAY explains why it is not the answer to our energy crisis We have an energy crisis and we urgently need solutions. Why not drill into the vast reserves of gas in the rocks beneath our feet

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Clinics for babies back up and running in York

A SPECIALIST clinic aimed at preventing babies and children with respiratory illnesses from having to go into hospital unnecessarily is back up and running in York. The Children’s Ambulatory Treatment (CAT) Hub, running at Askham Bar Care Centre

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Fun exercise classes for you AND your dog launch at York park

DOG owners in York can now do more than just walk their pets to get fit - they can work out together as well. York Dog Park is launching Doggercise classes - allowing dog fans to exercise with their four-legged friends and alongside other pet owners

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York-based train firm may have solution to 'leaves on the line' delays

New technology to combat leaves on the line is being deployed by a York based train operator. Northern, Britain’s second largest train operator, which runs nearly 2,000 daily services, is fitting a system to 16 passenger trains which tackles slippery

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Knifeman jailed after putting victim through terrifying night time ordeal

A KNIFEMAN who put another man through a terrifying night time ordeal has been jailed for 30 months. Charles Junior Lansiquot, 30, should not have been away from his home as he was under a curfew as punishment for other violence, York Crown Court