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Archbishop of York and MP join campaign to 'fix the region's buses'
The Archbishop of York has joined forces with politicians, trade unions and countryside campaigners to call for better buses across the city and North Yorkshire. A campaign is today being launched which urges political leaders to “fix the region
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Man dies of suspected heroin overdose in York
A MAN has died of a suspected heroin overdose at a York homeless hostel. An inquest has opened into the death of Shane Radcliffe, 49, at Changing Lives’ homeless hostel in Union Terrace on August 27. Coroner Jonathan Leach said he was found
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Major plans for Roman Quarter in York finally get the go-ahead
AMBITIOUS plans for a new Roman Quarter in York have finally been given the go-ahead. The attraction, set for Rougier Street, has been described as a "once in a lifetime opportunity". It is expected to bring around 500,000 visitors to York
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What's on as York Fashion Week gets underway with catwalk shows and events
YORK Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow (Thursday) for the Autumn-Winter season. A number of runway shows and fashion events will be running at venues across the city centre from Thursday, October 6, to Sunday, October 9. The festival will see
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Former model to bring some Parisian glamour to York Fashion Week
A FORMER model and model booker is bringing Parisian and Monegasque vintage glamour to York Fashion Week. Louise Finch, a stylist and former model and model booker, has founded her vintage online boutique, French 75. She is showcasing her pre-loved
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Jonny Bairstow out for the rest of 2022 with broken leg
JONNY BAIRSTOW has announced he will not play again this year after undergoing successful surgery on a broken leg and dislocated ankle. The former St Peter's School pupil will miss the T20 World Cup in Australia and his country's Test series in
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York music festival raises thousands for hospice
MORE than £4,000 has been raised for St Leonard's Hospice at the recent 'Live for St Leonard's' music festival. The event took place in Parliament Street during the York Food & Drink Festival and featured live performances from local musicians
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Children taken off mother after drunken behaviour on York bus
A York mother has had her tiny children taken from her because of her and her partner's drunken behaviour on a bus. The partner had dropped one of the woman's sons while putting him into a buggy as they left a pub on March 11, said Colette Dixon
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Archbishops apologise as review finds hundreds of new alleged CofE abuse cases
The Archbishops of York and Canterbury have apologised and spoken of their “profound shame” after a review found hundreds of “new” cases of alleged abuse by Church of England (CofE) officials, mostly against children and vulnerable adults. The
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Man wanted by police after breaching court bail
POLICE are searching for a man wanted after breaching his court bail. North Yorkshire Police are requesting the public’s help to locate 22-year-old Luke Jordan Robinson, who is wanted by officers for breaching court bail. Robinson is from Wolverhampton
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Wanted man found by police
A MAN wanted by police has been found and arrested. North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal to find a wanted Whitby man. But, today (November 3), police officers have confirmed he has been found.
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Greggs fan eats 21 sausage rolls in record bid - then celebrates with a tattoo
A MAN has attempted to set a new record, eating the most Greggs sausage rolls in 30 minutes - and then got a tattoo to celebrate. John Dawes, from Billingham, Teesside, took on the challenge at The Station Hotel, Pickering, which sponsored the
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Building trades training centre plan for York village
A THRIVING York company seeks to create a business incubator hub to help the building and heating sectors. Geoff Neal Roofing (GNR) has submitted plans for the units, with training facility on its site at Sutton Road, Wiggington. The planning
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Woman arrested for drink driving after falling asleep at wheel
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after she was reported to police for falling asleep behind the wheel. While on patrol on Monday evening (October 3) a North Yorkshire Police road officer was approached by a member of the
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Pictures of racing sausage dogs and beer drinkers in lederhosen at unique Oktoberfest
Beer-drinkers and sausage dogs descended on Bedale on Saturday (October 1) for a sausage manufacturer’s Yorkshire take on the traditional German Oktoberfest. Hundreds of people packed out the Oktoberfest tent at Heck Sausages’ Bedale factory for
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The acclaimed chef who is going to take this historic venue's menu to a 'new level'
An historic North Yorkshire inn has employed an acclaimed chef to bring it up to 'a new level' in terms of its food offer. The Wild Swan, a 19th century inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge, has hired one of Yorkshire’s most talented chefs, Paul
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Four injured in crash - £1,150 in cash found at the scene
FOUR people were injured - and two men were arrested on suspicion of money laundering - after a crash in East Yorkshire last night. Humberside Police said officers were called to reports of a collision involving two cars at Atwick, near Hornsea
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York care home to host planning for care session
A CARE home in York has invited members of the local community to a seminar discussing the worries of paying for care. Taking place at Ouse View Care Home on Tuesday October 25 from 10am – 4pm, guests will have a chance to meet impartial financial
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Takeaway fined over peanuts in meal
A YORK takeaway faces a £7,200 court bill after it admitted having peanuts in one of its food items. Leeds Magistrates Court heard that the purchaser didn’t want the nuts, which can make people ill, in its meal. But on January 8 last year,
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Rail staff strike again as disputes over pay and conditions worsen
TRAIN passengers were facing more travel misery today as rail staff walk out again amid disputes over pay, pensions and working conditions. Members of the train drivers' union Aslef and the union TSSA have launched fresh strike action today, which
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Town ranked as 'greenest' in county
A NORTH Yorkshire seaside town has been ranked as the "greenest" in the whole county, according to new research. The study, from Biophilic Design Agency Exubia, aimed to uncover Yorkshire's greenest city by analysing data from a number of locations
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York man prepares to lead England squad in World Cup
A YORK man is gearing up to represent his country in the World Cup this year as captain of England’s Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) squad. Scott Gobin has been appointed to lead the 20-strong England Community Lions PDRL squad for the
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Recent cases at York Magistrates Court
A fly tipper and two violent people were among defendants dealt with recently at York Magistrates Court. Debra Jane Wilson faces a £1,289.12 bill after she pleaded guilty to fly tipping a dismantled settee on an access road to the M62 next to Beal
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Changing York: latest planning applications for homes and business in our city
HERE are the latest planning applications for York... These applications have been received by the City of York Council: 22/01781/FUL for installation of solar panels to rear at 4 Connaught Square St Oswalds Road. 22/01849/FUL for replacement
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Car slides down steep embankment in crash on major North Yorkshire road
A CAR slid off the road and down a steep embankment during a collision earlier today, ending on its roof. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, along with North Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service, were called to the scene of a
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No Christmas light switch on in York this year
THERE will be no traditional Christmas light switch on event in York this year - but instead a series of free entertainment across the city. Organisers of festive events in the city, Make it York, have confirmed that a light switch on will not
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Try new 'chocolate beer' with brewery's latest launch
A NORTH Yorkshire brewery is set to launch a new chocolate beer – perfect for the autumnal nights in front of the fire. Masham-based Black Sheep Brewery is set to launch a brand-new seasonal cask beer – Astronomer, a rich pint combining malts with
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'Swiss with a Twist' - new chalet addition to York Christmas Fair
A NEW addition to this year's Christmas fair in York will offer a ‘Swiss with a Twist’ dining experience with a top-rated chef. Brand new to York Christmas Market for 2022 is a traditional Swiss chalet, The Winter Hütte. With a new terrace overlooking
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Primark announces major changing room change as some customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter. The high street store has said it will be ensuring that it allows a safe space for women by creating a "dedicated fitting room area for women, as well as
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RAC issues warning to anyone who uses UK supermarket petrol stations
A warning has been issued to anyone who buys fuel at supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more. New analysis from the RAC suggests drivers are being denied a further 10p cut in petrol prices due to major retailers hiking profit margins
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'Huge success' as half pipe reopens with special competition
CAMPAIGNERS were delighted as a newly restored half pipe at a popular skate park in North Yorkshire reopened to the public. Over the weekend, the halfpipe and ramps at Malton and Norton Skatepark were officially reopened with a special competition
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Crews called to tackle two deliberate fires in county
FIRE crews were called to two separate incidents overnight involving fires believed to have been started deliberately. Crews from Malton and Pickering responded to a report of a fire in a derelict wooden shed measuring 15 metres by five metres
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Julian Sturdy: my verdict on THAT mini budget
With the events of the last fortnight, I could dedicate this column to no other issue than the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s recent mini budget. First, I would say that the Chancellor correctly diagnosed that if we all want better paying jobs and
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York Fashion week encourages others to 'reduce, reuse, recycle' this winter
A FASHION show will be held in York this weekend to inspire others to 'reduce, reuse and recycle' in their winter wardrobes. The Revival Runway, as part of York Fashion Week, will celebrate pre-loved and upcycled clothing and accessories, at the
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Anger as some callers to York council left waiting TWO hours
SOME callers are now waiting more than two hours to speak with someone after phoning York council, it has been revealed. Waiting times for City of York Council’s customer centre have rocketed over the last three years. And now a councillor
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City leaders agree plan to tackle anti-social behaviour this festive season
CITY leaders have agreed a series of measures in a bid to keep York safe in the run-up to the festive season. Leaders and officers from City of York Council, Make It York, The BID and North Yorkshire Police met with council leader Keith Aspden
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Pioneering plan to tap underground renewable energy wins backing
A pioneering project to produce clean renewable energy from underground is being backed by the public. The North Yorkshire scheme is exploring the potential for tapping naturally occurring heat from underground - known as geothermal energy.
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LOOK INSIDE: Grade II listed mansion transformed into luxury homes
A GRADE II listed mansion near York has been transformed into a collection of exclusive homes. Once owned by the High Sheriff of Yorkshire, Moreby Hall was built between 1828 and 1831, and sits between the villages of Escrick, Stillingfleet and
