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York City grind out hard-fought victory over Chester in FA Cup replay
YORK City booked their place in the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chester in their First Round replay this evening. It was far from a vintage performance from the Minstermen, who failed to exhibit much
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Woman dies after crash in North Yorkshire
A WOMAN has died after a crash in North Yorkshire. She was a pedestrian in her 70s and was involved in a crash with a car in North Park Road in Harrogate yesterday, (November 13). North Yorkshire Police has yet to release her name, but says
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'Brave' woman fights of sex attacker by biting his arm - police hunt suspect
A woman in her 20s bravely fought off a man who grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her, police said. Now officers from North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help in tracing the attacker - and say the suspect will have a bite mark
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Buildings evacuated amid fears ‘unstable’ crane ‘could collapse’
Buildings in Leeds city centre were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon over fears an “unstable” crane could collapse. A cordon was put in place around Riverside Way, with roads closed and access for pedestrians restricted as police and fire crews dealt
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LIVE BLOG: York City vs Chester - FA Cup
9:36pm FULL TIME: YORK CITY 2-1 CHESTER The Minstermen have made harder work of that than they perhaps should have
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'Dangerous' rapist had sexual relationship with girl during 'secret life'
An “extremely dangerous” convicted rapist who started a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl as he led a “secret life” has been jailed. Daniel Borgers, also known as Daniel Jacobs, was jailed for seven and a half years in 2014 for pulling
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The 5 North Yorkshire restaurants who won at the Good Food Awards 2023/24
Five restaurants in North Yorkshire have been crowned winners at the Good Food Awards 2023/24. Rustique Restaurant in York and The New Derwent Bistro in Malton both scooped the top prizes at the ceremony. Joining them were Clark’s Restaurant
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Storm Debi: Flood warnings issued across York after heavy rain
Flood warnings are in place across York after heavy rain from Storm Debi. The Environment Agency has four warnings - meaning flooding is expected - for York as of today (Tuesday, November 14). They are for: The River Ouse at York - riverside
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Air ambulance called to man with foot stuck in machinery in York
THE air ambulance has been called in after a man got his foot stuck in machinery in York. Emergency crews were called in shortly before noon today (November 14) after reports of a man with his foot trapped. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
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York council admits it ‘badly managed’ Salvation Army’s contract non-renewal
York Council has admitted it ‘badly managed’ communicating the non-renewal of Salvation Army’s contract to deliver homelessness services. After 17 years, the council decided not to extend the Salvation Army’s £95,000-a-year contract to deliver
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Burglar strikes at elderly couple's home in North Yorkshire
A BURGLAR has robbed an elderly couple of their pension and jewellery in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following a burglary in Scarborough Road in Filey which happened at about
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York RUFC secure third straight victory over lowly Sandal
YORK travelled a short distance down the M1 to Sandal buoyed by their win the previous week over the league leaders Harrogate and hoping to make it three victories on the trot. Henry Du Boulay moving to Australia resulted in Luke Stockton playing
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'The move to North Yorkshire was the making of me' - former football chairman's book
A FORMER football club chairman who lives in North Yorkshire pays tribute to the county in his new autobiography. North Yorkshire will always have a very special place in leading businessman and philanthropist former chairman of Sunderland AFC
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York brewery reveals new beers and new look
Brew York has revealed new-look core range beers, with three new beers introduced to serve consumer demand – including a ‘northern nitro stout’ and a 0.5% hazy pale. The business has been working with long-standing creative partner, United By
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York’s most festive street calls time on Christmas lights
RESIDENTS of York’s most festive street have called time on their Christmas lights after more than two decades. After more than 20 years of putting on a huge festive display, people living in Twin Pike Way, or Twinkle Pike Way as it has become
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York City boss Neal Ardley commends Scott Burgess' attitude
YORK City manager Neal Ardley hopes that Scott Burgess' attitude to training can be an example to his teammates after nailing down a spot in the Minstermen's starting eleven. Burgess struggled to break into Ardley's team upon the former AFC Wimbledon
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Where to find 'a beer lover's paradise' in York
JUST weeks after their highly acclaimed beer festival, the York branch of Campaign for Real Ale returned to Lawrence Street to celebrate their Autumn Pub of the Season, The Waggon and Horses. On the cusp of their ten-year anniversary as landlords
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Christmas party event near York for your special sausage dog
Sausage dogs and their owners are being invited to Party Like a Dachshund at a specially created event near York that will see pups invited to meet Santa Paws and enjoy a photoshoot. Everybody deserves a Christmas party - and that includes dogs
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Spark:York decision a ‘poke in the eye’ for locals
It didn’t take long for the Labour promise of ‘fiscal responsibility’ to be broken. The proposal to grant Spark another lease when the site could generate ten times that as a small car park is a poke in the eye for citizens (Spark:York could stay
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Looking to buy a real Christmas tree in York? Here are some of the best places
It’s almost time to hunt for the Christmas tree stand and dust off the baubles as over the next few weeks, households in York will begin putting up their festive decorations for 2023. Whether you want to give your trusty artificial tree a break
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Press readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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York jobcentre staff helping deliver lower claimant count
York Jobcentre is crediting a lower claimant count on staff efforts, especially in helping the over 50s find work. This week’s employment statistics show that in York, the number of claimants is 2,245, which is down 155 or 6% on last October.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire theatre company launches Christmas show
ONE of North Yorkshire's best-loved local theatre companies is hitting the road with their own take on a Christmas classic. In the company’s 25th year of touring, Green Hammerton-based company Badapple Theatre, will be appearing in a raft of smaller
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Storm Debi rips hole in ceiling of popular York attraction
A ‘freak’ gust of wind ripped a hole in the ceiling of the popular Thor’s Tipi in the grounds of York’s Principal Hotel as Storm Debi raged across the region. Thor’s Tipi director Amanda Monaghan told the Press she received a call from the hotel
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Storm Debi: crashes and people trapped by flood water in North Yorkshire
STORM Debi has left a legacy of crashes, people trapped by rising flood water and fallen trees across North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police are urging motorists to take extra care this morning after exceptionally heavy rain overnight left roads
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York area home care firm launches new service in York area
The only home care provider rated “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission has launched a new 24/7 Live-In Care service in York and North Yorkshire. This is in addition to Radfield Home Care’s home care solutions. Key highlights of Radfield
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This is what can happen to your body when you quit smoking and start vaping
Although vaping has been an alternative to smoking cigarettes for a few years, it’s not been around long enough for scientists to know the “long-term effects.” Many will have switched to e-cigarettes to avoid inhaling tobacco which can be the cause
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York makes top five for 'instagrammable' Christmas markets
New data has revealed the most Instagram-worthy Christmas markets in the UK, with York coming fifth. Event insurance specialists Protectivity analysed over 285,000 Instagram posts featuring location-specific hashtags for 56 UK Christmas markets
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I'm A Celebrity 2023 line up confirmed from Josie Gibson to Nigel Farage
ITV has officially confirmed the ten celebrities who will be taking part in the 2023 edition of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! It comes after rumoured lineups saw much of the British public excited for the return of the popular reality TV
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Police warning after car spins on major road in North Yorkshire
POLICE have put out a warning to drivers after a car has spun round on a major road in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police are asking people to take extra care with your commute this morning after an incident on the A64. Read next:
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Man injured in crash in York
A MAN has been injured in a crash between a car and a pedestrian in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 7.17pm last night (November 13) after reports of a crash in Station Road in York. A service spokesman
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The pioneering eye transplant that offers a glimpse of hope
In May, an American team, led by plastic surgeon Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, completed a partial face and whole eye transplant. The recipient, 46-year-old Aaron James, had suffered horrific injuries while at work, when an electrical cable touched the
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Councillor responds to claims of 'change of heart' over Passivhaus costs
A council housing boss accused of "changing his tune" over the authority’s Passivhaus building development programme says the scheme is now more cost effective. Councillor Michael Pavlovic attended the council’s first Passivhaus site of social
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Courier caught with £44k in criminal cash in car that didn't belong to him
A courier who was caught taking a bag containing more than £44,000 in cash through North Yorkshire has been jailed. Denis Etsi, 24, claimed to police that he didn’t know about the money in the car he was driving when police stopped him on the A19
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Convicted York killer admits robbing woman, 19, in York city centre
A CONVICTED killer has admitted robbing a young woman while out on his bike in York city centre. It is the latest in a series of bicycle-related offences by Jordan Lee Hipkins, 29. He has already served a five-and-a-half year sentence for the
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Firm founded by man who moved to York area tops consumer survey
A major retailer, whose founder lives near York, has again come top in a Which survey. The consumer champion has declared Richer Sounds its best tech retailer, based on the overall experience, the quality of products available, customer service
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'She was cherished by everyone she met' - tributes to York businesswoman, 64
A MUCH-LOVED York businesswoman and musician has died aged 64 after battling illness. Denise Bull ran her popular cafe Chloes of York next to Barnitts in Colliergate for ten years before it closed in March this year, due to her ill health.
