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FIRST LOOK: Inside Thor's Tipi as it opens in Museum Gardens for first time
THOR'S Tipi is back in York for Christmas - this year opening up at a new venue in the city. The popular tipi which used to be in Parliament Street, has opened tonight in Museum Gardens. Visitors are greeted with a trail of fairy lights leading
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How to remove pesky bobbles from your knitwear (and keep them looking brand-new)
The autumn and winter months are upon us and that means it’s time to dig out your knitwear. However, after months of being tucked away in the corners of your wardrobe, the likes of your jumpers and cardigans may need a bit of TLC before you wear
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Police called to dog fight in York
POLICE are investigating a dog fight in York. The incident happened in Dodsworth Avenue, Heworth, at about 1.10pm today (Wednesday, November 15). Two dogs were fighting in the street and had to be separated, police said. Both animals suffered
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Joy Division and New Order rock legend is coming to York
BRITISH music icon Peter Hook, formerly of Joy Division and New Order, is bringing his world tour to York. In 2010, the bassist formed the post-punk band 'Peter Hook and The Light'. The band performs hits from the repertoire of both Joy Division
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York City sign prolific striker Will Davies for an undisclosed fee
YORK City have completed the signing of striker Will Davies on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. Davies joins York from Vanarama National League South outfit Braintree Town, after netting eight goals in 15 appearances for the Iron.
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IN PICTURES: Mama Doreen's Emporium opens in York to great acclaim
It’s early Wednesday afternoon and York’s newest café is buzzing. Since Mama Doreen’s Emporium opened in the Vangarde Shopping Park last Friday, people have been tucking into a tasty range of sandwiches, cupcakes, high teas, cocktails and more.
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York RLFC receive funding boost to support wheelchair rugby
YORK RLFC Foundation has received a grant of almost £8,000 to support the growth of wheelchair rugby in the city. The club has been awarded a total of £7,780 from the CreatedBy RLWC2021 Capital Grants Legacy programme, a fund made available by
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Driver caught doing 150mph on the A1 in North Yorkshire
A DRIVER caught speeding at more than 150mph on a major route through North Yorkshire has been banned from the roads. Jorden Jay Barwick, 22, of Magnolia Way in Sowerby near Thirsk, admitted breaking the 70mph the motorway speed limit by driving
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Top pizza chain applies to create restaurant in York city centre
A pizza restaurant has been proposed for a former York city centre shoe shop. Manchester-based Mission Mars Ltd has applied to create in the restaurant in the former Shoe Zone in High Ousegate. The shop closed during the height of the pandemic
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David Schwimmer pays tribute to Friends co-star Matthew Perry in emotional post
David Schwimmer has taken to Instagram to pay tribute to his fellow Friends co-star Matthew Perry following his death in October. Schwimmer played Ross alongside Perry who was most famed for playing Chandler during the show's ten-year run.
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York Christmas Market set to open for 2023 - here's when
York's famous Christmas Market is set to open. The market - also known as St Nicholas Fair - will open tomorrow (Thursday, November 16) - and runs until Friday, December 22. Stall holders have been setting up their alpine chalets in York's
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Cars left stranded in flood water as river levels rise dramatically in York
CARS have been left stranded in flood water in York city centre as river levels have risen rapidly in the aftermath of Storm Debi. Across the country there are 14 red flood alerts in place where flooding is expected. Seven of them are in York and
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Chester boss issues apology after FA Cup exit to York City
CHESTER manager Calum McIntyre apologised to the club's supporters after exiting the Emirates FA Cup at the first round to York City. McIntyre enthused his pride for his Chester players after a narrow 2-1 defeat to York at the LNER Community Stadium
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Popular York cafe re-opens to great acclaim under new ownership
A popular York café has re-opened under new ownership following a brief closure over the summer. Rae and Webb at 74 Gillygate is now owned by Shaun and Kelly Metcalfe. They took over from Simon and Barbara Haddock, who had operated the venture
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York novelist's debut play is a 'night of the soul'
AFTER eight novels, with his ninth on the way, Tim Murgatroyd has written his debut play, Sea Stones, an emotional, suspenseful night of the soul when four people are brought together in a lonely house by the sea. Two fathers. Two daughters. Each
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Person seriously injured after being ejected from York Station by police
A probe has been launched after a person ejected from York railway station by police was seriously injured in a crash. British Transport Police (BTP) says it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog - while the incident itself is
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York's litter-droppers discover a better class of rubbish...
Since the end of single-use plastic containers for takeaway foods on October 1 and their replacement with biodegradable eco-friendly takeaway containers, I’ve noticed that instead of the disgusting plastic containers containing foods scattered around
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Warning to drivers as roads flood in North Yorkshire
A WARNING has gone out to drivers not to go through flood water in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has put out a warning in the wake of Storm Debi to drivers not to drive through water on flooded roads. Read next:
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Men arrested after police chase going wrong way on major road in York rush hour
TWO men have been arrested after a stolen van was stopped driving the wrong way on the A64 in York in rush hour traffic. North Yorkshire Police say officers were forced to take immediate action to bring the van to a stop, to prevent a potentially
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York City 'found a way to win' Chester FA Cup replay, admits Ardley
YORK City boss Neal Ardley was pleased to see his side find a way to win their Emirates FA Cup First Round replay against Chester last night. A brace from captain Lenell John-Lewis, proved enough to send the Minstermen through to their first FA
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Top York fish restaurant closes for good
A landmark York fish restaurant has finally had its chips! The closure was announced yesterday (Tuesday) on its social media. It follows months of uncertainty for the Loch Fyne restaurant at Foss Bridge House in Walmgate. A spokesperson
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'Just what is a 'celebrity', exactly? Enlighten me, someone...'
What exactly is a ‘celebrity’? I’m a bit of a ‘word nerd’ and one word that’s plaguing me just now is ‘celebrity’ What exactly is a ‘celebrity’? It’s a much bandied word. Where does a celebrity fit on the priority list of importance, worthiness
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Missing York girl found after appeal
A MISSING York girl has been found following a police appeal. North Yorkshire Police issued the appeal yesterday (November 15) afternoon, saying a girl went missing from Osbaldwick Lane, York. The force has since confirmed the girl has been
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Incident on York bridge - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called to a woman on the wrong side of the railings on a York bridge. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 12.30am today (November 15) after reports of someone in trouble in Water End on Clifton
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Major bridge through North Yorkshire town closed
THE bridge through a North Yorkshire town has been closed due to rising flood water. Rising river levels in the River Wharfe at Tadcaster after Storm Debi mean the A659 High Street is closed both ways from The Coach and Horses Pub to Costa Coffee
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New monarch, but no new ambition from tired Tories
A change in monarch, but no change in direction. The King put on his crown, sat on his throne and made his speech, on behalf of the Prime Minister. No.10, in writing the speech, failed to bring forward desperately needed legislation, failed to
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Bar could lose its licence amid claims from North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Police has said that a bar's premises licence should be revoked over a “complete disregard” for the authorities and residents. JK’s Bar in Wellington Road, Whitby, could have its premises licence revoked following an application
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York primary school's free lunch trial set to start in January
COUNCIL bosses are expected to rubber-stamp a pilot project offering free school meals to every pupil at a primary school in one of York’s most disadvantaged areas. Under the scheme, all children at Westfield Primary School will start receiving
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‘Bitterly disappointing’ – plans for new music venue in York hit the buffers
Plans to build a new mid-size music venue in York on the site of the iconic Fibbers appear to have hit the buffers. And a Britpop legend said York desperately needed such a venue and called for action to deliver the proposal. As The Press reported
