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Comedy star Maisie is buzzing about North Yorkshire homecoming show
MAISIE Adam took her first stage steps in youth theatre sessions in the Harrogate Theatre Studio. She later returned to the Studio in her fledgling days on the comedy circuit to perform at the Harrogate Comedy Festival. Now, Maisie, born in
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Carlisle United reporter gives lowdown on York City's new winger Nathan Thomas
YORK City signed former Sheffield United winger Nathan Thomas until January on Thursday to bolster the squad’s attacking midfield options. Thomas’ last spell in England was with Carlisle United, where he scored 13 goals in 57 appearances for the
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Brave new world for Spark:York as 4 new traders open for autumn
YORK food and drink mecca Spark:York is gearing up for autumn with a new look and four new traders. The social hot spot based in shipping containers in Piccadilly, York, has announced new names for the food and drink courtyard and unveiled a new
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Tory MP sacked with ‘immediate effect’ after serious misconduct complaint
MP Conor Burns has been sacked from the Conservative Party with immediate effect following a complaint of "serious misconduct" Mr Burns had held the position of Minister of State for Trade Policy in Liz Truss's Government, but has now had the whip
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Youngster could make full Premier League debut as Leeds United make changes
PATIENCE may finally pay off for Leeds United youngster Crysencio Summerville on Sunday (2pm). The 20-year-old could make his full Premier League debut at Crystal Palace, if head coach Jesse Marsch opts to keep changes to his frontline to a minimum
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Six York City Knights Men's and Ladies players named in team of month sides
SIX players from York City Knights and York City Knights Ladies have been named in Rugby League World magazine’s team of the month for September. York men’s pair Matty Marsh and Chris Clarkson have been named in the publication’s Betfred Championship
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Woman hit to back of head by mystery attacker in York city centre
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was assaulted while walking to work in York city centre. The attack happened in St Saviourgate. The woman, who is aged in her early 50s, was hit to the back of the head which
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York City coach Kingsley James hails 'adaptable' new winger Nathan Thomas
THE “adaptable” Nathan Thomas will fit into “numerous systems and different positions” for York City, Kingsley James has revealed. York signed midfielder Thomas until January on Thursday and the 28-year-old looks set to feature in the matchday
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Sex offender among defendants sentenced at York Magistrates Court
A sex offender was among people sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court. Aidan Patrick Brown, 27, of Bawtry Road, Selby, was given a 16-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months on condition he does a 21-day rehabilitation programme, 20
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Armed man shot dead by police
A man who was armed with a knife has died in hospital after being shot dead by police. Armed officers shot the unnamed man responding to reports from colleagues of a knifeman in a police station car park. Derbyshire Constabulary issued a statement
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Car owners fined in their absence over alleged speeding
THREE York area car owners face large bills over alleged speeding and one speeding motorist had their court bill reduced. Shezada Khan, 41, of Fishergate, York, was convicted of failure to tell police the driver of his car when it was allegedly
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York City Knights to host fans forum later this month
YORK City Knights will host a fans forum at the LNER Community Stadium on Monday, October 17 (7pm). Chairman Clint Goodchild and the club's other staff members will be answering questions from Knights supporters, reflecting on the 2022 season and
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York WILL push ahead with devolution - despite big concerns
City of York Council has agreed to push ahead with North Yorkshire on plans to join a new combined authority headed by an elected mayor. Local party group leaders welcomed aspects of the deal – which will draw down new powers from central government
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IN PICTURES: York Central is coming as work starts
It’s happening, it’s gathering momentum and a long-awaited project for York is finally on its way. Such is the optimism of those behind it that last week, they took the Press on a tour of the site. Forty years in the making, York Central will
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Garden's double success after disease disaster
An unusual North Yorkshire garden is celebrating two victories in this year's Yorkshire in Bloom after disease ravaged it last winter. The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park near Ripon won a gold medal in the Tourist Attractions Award category
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York City will receive 'another shock' if wrong mindset is shown, says coach
KINGSLEY JAMES has warned that York City will receive "another shock" if they enter tomorrow afternoon's clash against bottom-of-the-table Torquay United (3pm) with the wrong mindset. York take on the Vanarama National League's 24th-placed club
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Woman seriously injured near McDonald's roundabout
Police are calling for witnesses that left a woman in her sixties with a serious leg injury. The woman was a pedestrian at St James Retail Park on the outskirts of Knaresborough at lunchtime today. North Yorkshire Police say there was a collision
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How to watch the Eurovision 2023 UK host city announcement on TV tonight
The UK host city for Eurovision 2023 is set to be revealed tonight, with both Glasgow and Liverpool in the running. A final decision will be made by the BBC in conjunction with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), with the final two locations
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York City defenders face late fitness tests before Torquay United clash
RYAN FALLOWFIELD and Fraser Kerr are facing late fitness tests ahead of York City's clash with Torquay United at the LNER Community Stadium tomorrow afternoon (3pm). Fallowfield and Kerr both came off injured in Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat at FC
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Scots to meet English in battle again in North Yorkshire
THE Scots will hope to beat the English again when they meet in battle on top of a North Yorkshire hill later this month. The Battle of Byland will be the inspiration for a day of reenactments and other activities at Sutton Bank Visitors Centre
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£407 bill for passenger who didn't pay £3.70 train fare
A rail passenger must pay a £407.70 bill for the £3.70 train journey he took earlier this year and now has a criminal conviction. James Sparta, 34, of Geldof Road, Huntington, had the chance to avoid prosecution by paying a £20 penalty fare but
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Town bypass to close every night for five nights
ROAD bosses have announced a series of road closures later this month on a major North Yorkshire route. National Highways will carry out work on the A19 dual carriageway Thirsk bypass for most of a week. Workmen will resurface the southbound
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Warning to drivers as major road set to close
Drivers have been warned of disruption this month as the A19 undergoes essential improvements. From Sunday, October 23, the A19 southbound Thirsk by-pass will be resurfaced, while bridge joints will be replaced at Thornborough House and Kilvington
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Jailed at York Magistrates Court
Four men have been jailed in separate cases heard recently at York Magistrates Court. Sukhvinder Atwal, 66, of Oak Tree Lane, Haxby, was jailed for eight weeks and banned from driving for four years and four weeks after he pleaded guilty to failure
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'It's behind you!' - Peter Pan panto launches at York Theatre Royal
JASON Battersby was flying high when York Theatre Royal launched its 2022 pantomime - the All New Adventures of Peter Pan. Jason plays the boy who never grew up in writer Paul Hendy’s pantomime version of the story directed by the theatre's creative
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Major North Yorkshire route to close all weekend at start of months of disruption
Part of the A64 from York to Scarborough will be closed all weekend at the start of months of disruption for the motorists on the major road. National Highways is carrying out £5 million of work on the route which will include partial and full
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Desperate bid to find winner of unclaimed £5m Lotto ticket bought in shop
A Lotto ticket-holder is yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize a week on from the draw. The winner bought their ticket in a shop rather than online, operator Camelot said. The winning Lotto numbers in the September 28 draw were 3, 15,
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Drivers warned common issue in autumn could lead to a costly car bill
Drivers have been warned they could lose out on money due to leaves on their car this autumn. Falling leaves can be a costly hinderance for motorists with experts warning a build up of dried leave on their car could lead to an expensive bill for
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Lidl 'do not eat' warning due to potential health risk
Lidl is recalling one of its products due to a possible health risk. The supermarket has issued a recall of its Select and Go Sushi Box Salmon and Shrimp because the product contains crustaceans, fish, mustard, sesame, soya, egg, wheat, milk and
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Greggs hikes price of iconic sausage rolls and fans aren't happy
Fans of Greggs’ iconic sausage rolls may notice they are spending slightly more on the pastry good as the high street bakery has confirmed a price rise. Previously priced at £1.10, from this week the famed sausage roll will be priced at £1.15,
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Specialists encourage 'Stoptober' scheme in Yorkshire
SPECIALISTS in Yorkshire are urging smokers in the county to take part in the 'Stoptober' initiative to improve their health. Specsavers is encouraging Yorkshire residents to take part in 'Stoptober' - where smokers give up cigarettes for a whole
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Dance school in York set for show after Covid delay
PUPILS from a dance school in York are gearing up for a special dance show - after delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The pupils of Clover School of Dance, based in Heworth and Dunnington, were fully prepared for their usual dance show in
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WATCH: First look as Cocoa Works take shape at Rowntree's site
THE flagship redevelopment of the iconic Rowntree’s factory is taking shape just outside York city centre. The £83 million Cocoa Works scheme features 279 homes, with the first phase complete next July and the rest due by the end of next year.
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Popular record fair set for return to York
A POPULAR record fair is returning to York next month - with thousands of records available to customers under one roof. The second York Record Fair of the year is to be held at York Racecourse in The Knavesmire Stand on Saturday November 5.
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'Hopes and Dreams' ball returns to York for charity
A CHARITY ball is returning to York for the sixth year - organised by a local man who beat cancer himself. Matt Ascough, 35, from the village of Yearsley, is organising his sixth Macmillan Hopes and Dreams Ball at York Racecourse, But, he said
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WATCH - Colourful mural appears in this busy corner of York
IF you go down to The Groves today be prepared for a big surprise. For on the gable end of the local Indian restaurant in Lowther Street is a gigantic colourful mural. The side of the York Tandoori restaurant - once just a wall of red brick
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York academy celebrating Ofsted success
A PRIMARY academy in York is celebrating after its latest inspection from Ofsted. Haxby Road Primary Academy continues to be a 'Good' school according to the latest report from Ofsted, with “respectful” pupils that are “proud of their school” and
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Grandad celebrates 90th birthday by jumping out of an aeroplane
A thrill seeking North Yorkshire grandad has celebrated his 90th birthday - by taking to the air and skydiving from 15,000 feet. Former paratrooper Frank Ward described his descent down to earth as both "absolutely magnificent” and “terrifying”
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'We're passionate about bringing health services nearer to people's homes'
Professor Mike Holmes, of primary health care services provider Nimbuscare, says new services are being launched in the community to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis. "The scientific evidence is clear that the cost of living
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Clothes inspired by woman's brave battle heading for York catwalk and then One Show
A UNIQUE new clothing brand inspired by a young York woman’s brave battle against a brain tumour will take its fashions on to the catwalk at a York hotel on Sunday as part of York Fashion Week. Warpaint: Fashion for the Fight is then set for national
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Citizens Advice service launched in Acomb amid cost of living crisis
NEW services are being launched in the York community by primary health care service provider Nimbuscare to help patients struggling in the cost of living crisis. Professor Mike Holmes, of Nimbuscare, says the scientific evidence is clear that
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Public control of buses needed for ‘radical’ change, campaigners say
The latest change to the way York’s buses are run will not provide the “radical” improvements needed to boost services, campaigners have said. They met outside York Minster on Thursday to argue that bus services across York and North Yorkshire
