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14 photos showing how we raised money for Children in Need over the years
IT is Children in Need on Friday (November 17). Today we take a look back over the years to see what fundraisers of all ages got up to in our neck of the woods.
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Debut delight for Ahmed as Selby Town make winning return to action
DEBUTANT Tawheed Ahmed scored what proved to be the winning goal for Selby Town as they made a winning return to NCEL division one action against Ollerton Town at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium. Harry Clapham had earlier opened the scoring for
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North Yorkshire farmer part of Lord Mayor's Show in London
A NORTH Yorkshire farmer was part of the pomp and pageantry of the Lord Mayor’s Show in London this weekend. Amanda Watson walked alongside two large agricultural vehicles in the procession through the streets of the City of London on Saturday
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Enormous poppy to glow in the sky
A HUGE poppy will be on display south of Selby from 6pm to midnight for the second night this weekend. Drax Power Station is lighting up one of its 114-metre-tall cooling towers to commemorate those who die in war. The enormous flower first
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Young and old pay tribute to the war dead in York
Thousands of York residents and visitors have remembered the war dead with ceremony, military precision, prayer and silence. The Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner and the Lord Mayor the Rev Chris Cullwick led the laying of wreaths at
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Ant McPartlin teases 'incredible cast' ahead of new series of I'm A Celebrity
Co-presenter Ant McPartlin has teased the "incredible cast" set to enter the I'm A Celeb jungles for the 2023 series of the ITV show. Seen arriving in Australia after a long flight from the UK, Ant told reporters waiting at the airport: "I can't
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'Danger to life' warning issued for Storm Debi as 80mph winds set to hit UK
The Met Office has issued a "danger to life" warning for parts of the UK as Storm Debi makes landfall on Monday. The warning will affect various parts of the country including Wales (where winds could reach 80mph), Northern England and Northern
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Leeds United's purple patch continues against Plymouth Argyle
AS Leeds United strode off the Elland Road pitch after their latest victory “That’s Entertainment” by The Jam boomed out over the public address system. What a fitting anthem for this current Whites team who reeled off their fifth successive home
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AFC Fylde triumph the best performance of Ardley's time at York City
YORK City boss Neal Ardley believes that yesterday's 2-0 victory at AFC Fylde was the best performance of his time in charge thus far. Scott Burgess' first City goal in four and a half years was followed by a Ryan Fallowfield tap-in just before
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Calls to increase value of free supermarket voucher scheme - are you eligible?
Healthy Start payments need to increase by 20% to compensate for increases in the cost of food, councils have said. The scheme, which helps pregnant women or families with children under the age of four with the cost of food and milk, does not
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I visited Dubrovnik in Croatia and cannot recommend it more - here's why
I recently visited Dubrovnik in Croatia for the first time and if you’ve been thinking about travelling there or you’re trying to find next year’s summer holiday destination, hearing my experience might help you out. I love travelling and visiting
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Royal Mail's Christmas delivery deadlines for 2023 revealed
As attention turns to Christmas and the shopping begins, Royal Mail has issued an alert to customers urging them to beat the festive rush. The delivery firm has released their recommended posting deadlines ahead of the big day, with customers being
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Arsonists target children's playground
Arsonists targeted a children’s playground and set fire to some of the equipment yesterday evening. Selby firefighters were called out to Petre Playground behind Petre Avenue in Selby at 8.20pm. They found a children’s play swing on fire. They
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Blast from the past! Fishing on the Ouse under the presence of cannons
WHAT a fantastic photo of some men fishing in a small boat by York's Blue Bridge. It comes from the city's Explore archives and is dated as "in the 1900s". Just beyond the boat, at the edge of the bridge, you can see a cannon. This is one of
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How this much-loved landmark makes its way into York storyteller's first book
STORYTELLER extraordinaire and proud York lass Danyah Miller has just brought out her first book on the art of telling tales. With a foreword by the acclaimed children's author Michael Morpurgo, Danyah's Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling
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Goodbye Caramac - and 7 more Rowntree's treats we have lost. Which do you miss?
AS we prepare to bid farewell to the Caramac bar, we take a look back at favourite Rowntree treats we all miss. Sweet-tooth fans expressed their dismay after food giant Nestlé confirmed that it was discontinuing the caramel-flavoured bar. It
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Muslims Jews and Christians unite in York for peace in Israel and Gaza
York Minster echoed to the sound of the Koran and Jewish holy scripture as it hosted a Vigil for Peace in Israel and Gaza. So many people of all ages, backgrounds, faiths and no faith attended the event, they filled the central aisle and much of
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Newly revamped estate hosts charity golf day for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
A recently opened £15 million golf course has hosted a charity golf day. Aldwark Manor Estate hosted the event to raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA). Earlier this year, Aldwark Manor opened the 18-hole golf course, bringing 15 new
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Area around iconic bridge in North Yorkshire set for revamp
The area around one of North Yorkshire's most iconic bridges is set for a major renovation. North Yorkshire Council is now asking for public input as it proposes carrying out work around the Swing Bridge in Whitby. The Whitby Town Deal, working
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York-based rail operator reminds passengers of December changes to timetable
A RAILWAY operator based in York is reminding passengers to check their timetables before changes come into play. Northern has said timetables across Yorkshire and Humberside will be altered on Sunday, December 10, in line with the rest of the
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People in York spent nearly £15m caring for friends and relatives last year
People in York spent nearly £15 million of their own money to care for friends and relatives last year, new figures show. NHS Digital figures show people in York paid £14.5 million for adult social care services in 2022-23 - a £500,000 increase
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Call out for local residents to participate in audio event in York
A CALL out has been sent to residents of a York neighbourhood to get involved in the creation of an audio project. History Misbehaves, an innovative drama initiative, is planning to enthral the people of Tang Hall with a community radio play and
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Busy York road set to close from tomorrow
DRIVERS are being reminded that a busy road through a York suburb is set to close for almost a month from tomorrow (November 13). As The Press reported last week, City of York Council says Burton Stone Lane in Clifton will close at its junction
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HGVs travelling through village are 'compromising safety', claim residents
Residents claim their safety and wellbeing is being “compromised on a daily basis” by HGVs travelling through their village in North Yorkshire. But a spokesperson for the site that deliveries are being made to says the drivers are following an