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Families with disabled kids struggling to survive, says York charity
FAMILIES raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people are struggling to survive amid the cost of living crisis, a York-based charity is warning. Research by national charity Family Fund looked at more than 4,000 families across the
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Emergency operation brings woman on Ouse Bridge in York to safety
A WOMAN standing on the wrong side of the railings on a York bridge was rescued by emergency services. North Yorkshire Police officers and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crew from Acomb, Huntington, York and Malton were called to the incident
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York City sign former Sheffield United winger Nathan Thomas
YORK City have signed former Sheffield United winger Nathan Thomas on a short-term deal until January. Thomas joins York having been released by Hamilton Academical during the summer of 2021, following a season with the relegated cinch Scottish
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Ex-York City Knights star named in England squad for Fiji warm-up match
FORMER York City Knights star Joe Batchelor has been named in England's 22-player squad for Friday's warm-up match against Fiji (7.45pm). England take on Fiji at Salford Red Devils' AJ Bell Stadium in their final outing before the World Cup, which
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New restaurant brew up in North Yorkshire town
Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian restaurant brand, has opened the doors to the new drive-thru restaurant at Three Lakes Retail Park, Selby. Now, customers can finally get their hands on the brand’s famed coffee, signature donuts and delicious meals
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York university runs in marathon to raise mental health funds
RUNNERS from a York university will take part in the Yorkshire Marathon to help raise money for mental health research. More than 70 University of York staff, students and alumni will be running in the event, on Sunday, October 16, to support Mentally
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Giant 33-metre Ferris wheel about to open in York city centre
A GIANT Ferris wheel is coming to York city centre this weekend. A 33-metre high wheel is opening in St Sampson's Square on Saturday, October 8, and will remain there until October 30. Residents and visitors can take a ride on the wheel everyday
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Jonny Bairstow wins inaugural Bob Willis Trophy
JONNY BAIRSTOW has become the inaugural winner of the Bob Willis Trophy, repurposed to honour England’s player of the year. The silverware, which bears the likeness of the former England captain and broadcaster, was originally conceived as a first-class
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10G broadband on its way to York area
Britain’s fastest broadband has arrived in the York area promising speeds of up to 175-times the national average. Swish Fibre has launched in the county and is busily seeking customers in settlements west of York for a service that will eventually
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RECAP: Emergency services rescue woman from York bridge
7:36pm If you are worried or struggling to cope, whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Help
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York City hail Jess Park as 'absolute inspiration' after senior England call-up
YORK City have hailed former junior Jess Park as “an absolute inspiration” ahead a potential England debut tomorrow evening (8pm). Park progressed through York’s Regional Talent Club programme before joining former Women’s Super League champions
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Major York housing plans to be revealed
PLANS for a major housing development in York will be revealed by developers at public consultations next week. Heritage experts the PJ Livesey Group will reveal what it calls ‘sensitive’ plans that will secure the grounds and buildings of the
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Judges on parade in York city centre this weekend
THE full pomp and panoply of the law will be on parade in York this weekend as judges and lawyers mark the beginning of the legal year. Judges from the most senior to the most junior will join barristers and solicitors at the annual Legal Service
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Yeovil Town close investigation into racist chanting aimed at York City captain
YEOVIL Town have closed their investigation into the racist chanting directed at York City captain Lenell John-Lewis last month. Yeovil have been unable to identify those who racially abused John-Lewis having reviewed the CCTV footage at Huish
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TV, games console and watch stolen in York house burglary
A TV, a games console and a watch were all stolen during a burglary in York - and police have launched an appeal. The thieves targeted a house in Temple Avenue in the city between 10.30am on Wednesday October 5 and 1.45am today (October 6).
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Incident in York city centre - man arrested by off-duty officer
A POLICE cordon was in place in York city centre earlier today following an incident involving a burglary in the area. A North Yorkshire Police cordon was in place outside Ramsdens, a pawnbroker and currency exchange shop in Market Street, near
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Unbeaten York boxing prospect George Davey to return to ring next month
UNDEFEATED boxing prospect George Davey will return to the ring at the Telford International Centre on Saturday, November 19. Davey has not boxed since April’s draw with Serge Ambomo, the first blemish on his professional record, having won all
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WATCH: Robert E Fuller scoops 500k YouTube subscribers after live stream success
A WILDLIFE artist based in North Yorkshire is celebrating this week after his YouTube channel reached 500,000 subscribers. Robert E Fuller, shares live footage from cameras hidden inside animal nests in his garden and the countryside surrounding
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Big bills for car owners who didn't respond to court summons
Four motorists face big bills after they failed to respond to court summons and were convicted in their absence. Paul Gerard Ferguson, 62, of Main Road, Hirst Courtney near Selby, was convicted of speeding in Rawtenstall, Lancashire, at Preston
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Roman Quarter narrowly approved - but dismay at lack of affordable housing
A newly-approved Roman Quarter in York is a “once if a lifetime” opportunity to discover more of York’s past, councillors heard. But there was criticism at the complete lack of affordable housing which accompanies the scheme - with one council
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York primary school leads the way in green energy with solar panels
A YORK primary school is now proudly sporting 380 solar panels on its roof - helping to significantly reduce the school’s energy costs. The panels at Clifton Green Primary School have been delivered thanks to partners including City of York Council
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York snooker star Ashley Hugill drawn against ex-Masters champion Yan Bingtao
ASHLEY HUGILL has been drawn against former Masters champion Yan Bingtao in the qualifiers for the BetVictor English Open. The tie has been held over to take place at the ranking event's main arena, the Brentwood Centre in Essex, and is set to
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CCTV appeal after theft in town
POLICE have launched a CCTV appeal following a theft in a North Yorkshire town. The incident happened in Marlborough Drive in Tadcaster at around 2.20pm on September 15 - and involved a man walking down a driveway and picking up a black Evolution
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City centre boutique closes
A BOUTIQUE in York city centre has closed down. Kiehl's, an American skincare and cosmetic company selling fragrance, hair and skincare for men and women, was based in Stonegate. Today there is a skip outside and a sign in the window states
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York City to travel to Bury AFC in FA Cup after replay win
YORK City will travel to Bury AFC in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup following the phoenix club's 2-0 victory over Clitheroe on Wednesday night. A Ben Wharton penalty and a Lewis Gilboy strike either side of half time secured
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Covid could have changed people's personalities, according to new study
People’s personalities could have been altered by the deep impact of the Covid pandemic, new research suggests. Despite previous research into stressful events including natural disasters, scientists have failed to find a correlation between such
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Serena tackles London Marathon dressed as fairy for charity
A NORTH Yorkshire woman tackled the London Marathon dressed as a fairy to raise money for a deaf children's charity. Serena John, from near Harrogate, conquered the London Marathon dressed up as a purple fairy in support of the National Deaf Children
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Charity ball in memory of two York teenagers
A CHARITY ball is set to be held in memory of two York teenagers to support children going through treatment for illnesses and their families. The event, set to be held at York Racecourse in November, will raise money for The Millie Wright Children's
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York academics visit Korea and Thailand to boost ties
ACADEMICS from a university in York visited Korea and Thailand earlier this year to strengthen ties that have been forged over decades. The team from the University of York School for Business and Society travelled to the countries to encourage
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Charity ball in memory of daughter for new suite at York Hospital
A YORK couple have organised a charity ball to raise money to fund a new baby bereavement suite at York Hospital. Donna and Matthew Bailey wanted to show their gratitude to staff at the hospital after their baby daughter Olivia was born sleeping
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What to expect in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday October 6
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
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Warning UK households will lose double what they save in tax cuts
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that households will lose more from “opaque and stealthy” freezes over the next three years than they will gain from tax cuts. The IFS said freezes will take away £2 for every £1 given to households
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Much-loved York pub landlord dies suddenly, aged just 57
A MUCH-LOVED York landlord who became the 'perfect publican' has died suddenly, at the age of just 57. Ian Warner, widely known to his friends as Badger, had run The Slip Inn in Clementhorpe since 2017, and was hugely popular across the industry
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Every little helps as Tesco announces price-lock on more than 1,000 products
Tesco has price-locked more than 1,000 everyday products until 2023 as they aim to keep prices low during the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket has unveiled a new price-lock commitment that they say will give shoppers more ways to spend less
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Everyone who will receive £324 cost of living payment next month
Millions will receive a £324 cost-of-living payment in November. This year has seen a whole host of household price increases - from the energy price cap rise to surging inflation and food prices - costing families hundreds or even thousands of
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Roman Quarter: 'York’s skyline is again to be defiled'
THE lessons of Ryedale House, Stonebow House, and all the other post war blunders has not been learnt. York’s skyline is again to be defiled. The so-called Roman Quarter, straight out of the Chicago school of architecture, is approved. All ten
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Councillor backs York's railway bid at meeting with Minister
A COUNCILLOR in North Yorkshire met with new Rail Minister Kevin Foster MP to back the case that York should host the national headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR). North Yorkshire County Councillor George Jabbour met with Mr Foster at
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'Rachael Maskell is wrong - stag and hen parties are good for York's economy'
I HAVE a lot of respect for our Labour MP Rachael Maskell, but her opposition to stag and hen parties is not supported by me. She says residents have had enough. Well I don’t believe that for one minute. York residents have the best vibrant atmosphere
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Jewellers backs hospital charity with rainbow donations worth £3k
A YORK jewellers has offered backed a hospital charity in the city by donating special pieces worth more than £3,000 for a recent raffle. Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York, which was named Retail Jeweller of the Year at the
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PICTURES: Peter Pan to fly into theatre for new show
FAMILY favourite Peter Pan is set to fly into a North Yorkshire venue for a brand new show later this year. The team at Be Amazing Arts and Eden Camp Modern History Museum are joining forces once again for a festive retelling of the classic piece
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Crews called to tackle farm building fire in North Yorkshire
CREWS were called to an incident involving a farm building on fire in North Yorkshire last night. Crews from Lythe, Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay responded to a fire to an agricultural building measuring 20 by 25 metres in West Barnby at around 10pm
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Children's author holds 'write and recite' sessions
AN AWARD-WINNING children's author, based in North Yorkshire, helped children to write and recite poetry at a festival. Selby-based author, Christina Gabbitas, welcomed budding writers and poets to Ripon Library in September, as part of the annual
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Faces - and voices - of York's past remembered
FOR 40 years, members of the York Oral History Society have been recording the voices of the city's past. The people whose voices were captured for posterity weren't usually anyone special: just ordinary folk - usually elderly by the time they
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Fleeing a dictator: Exhibition marks 50 years since Ugandan Asians fled to York
AN exhibition documenting the experiences of Ugandan Asian families who fled to York 50 years ago to escape dictator Idi Amin opens to the public next week. The 'Rebuilding Lives' exhibition, which will be at the University of York's 'Spring Lane
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VIDEO: Train firm teams up with BAFTA winner for message to fare dodgers
A TRAIN firm, which operates in York, has teamed up with an award-winning actor and writer to send a message to fare dodgers. Northern has joined forces with the BAFTA-winner, Phil Mealey, to send a message to people trying to avoid paying for
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'Fragile not broken' - Emily's life with 'Fragile X Syndrome'
EMILY Clarke can't wait for Monday. On that day, York's city walls will be lit up in blue to mark International Fragile X Day. It's something close to Emily's heart - because she herself has the genetic condition Fragile X Syndrome. The