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Man guilty of not giving phone PIN numbers to police
A MAN has been warned he could be jailed for not providing police with phone PIN numbers. Joseph Gilchrist, 20, was appearing before York Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to failure to comply with an official order requiring him to provide the
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Child trapped on third floor balcony in York
A CHILD was rescued after becoming trapped on the balcony of a third floor property in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue received a call to an address in Heworth Green, York, at 10.03am today (November 20). The fire brigade said the child
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Alex Woodyard free for selection for York City's clash with Oxford
ALEX WOODYARD will be available for selection for Tuesday night's Vanarama National League match between York City and Oxford City. Neal Ardley has confirmed that Woodyard will be available for York’s clash with Oxford at the LNER Community Stadium
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Police incident at York Hospital - cordon lifted
POLICE have been dealing with an incident at York Hospital this afternoon. North Yorkshire Police have been on the scene at York Hospital and cordoned off an area between the multi-storey car park and the short stay parking area. Read next
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‘Incredible’ York footballers raise over £7k to help children with brain tumours
An “incredible” group of young footballers from York have raised over £7,000 to help support children with brain tumours. The players of Wigginton Grasshoppers U14s Girls’ team showed they could work together on and off the pitch by raising £7,018
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York City face trip to Cheshire in FA Trophy Third Round
YORK City will travel to Nantwich Town in the Third Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy next month. The Minstermen reached the Quarter Final of last season's competition before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Altrincham. Prior to that, they had defeated
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Pauli makes Championship switch following York Knights exit
PAULI Pauli has joined Doncaster on a two-year deal following his departure from York Knights last week. The destructive forward is the latest in a range of impressive signings for the South Yorkshire club following their promotion from Betfred
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Council bosses outline first phase in reversing York’s ‘blue badge ban'
Council bosses have outlined the first phase of their plans to reverse the ‘blue badge ban’ in York. And they are calling on residents to have their say on how accessibility in the city centre can be improved. As The Press reported last month
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Making York city centre accessible is 'key priority', say council bosses
Council bosses have outlined the first steps of their plan to reverse York's 'blue badge ban'. As The Press reported, City of York Council has announced the first phase of its plans and called on residents to have their say on how accessibility
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York Knights appoint ex-England international to coaching staff
YORK Knights have appointed former Doncaster head coach Paul Cooke as the club’s new assistant coach. The ex-England international will link up with head coach Andrew Henderson, Ireland boss Ged Corcoran and Will Leatt in a four-man coaching staff
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Well-known York firm employs four-legged friends in the run up to Christmas
A CHAMPION Christmas tree grower has employed the services of five woolly friends to help out as a York plantation gets ready for its busiest time of year. Oliver Combe, who runs York Christmas Trees in Wigginton has added five sheep to his team
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Australian pop icon brings new tour to York
AN Australian star is bringing his latest tour to York Barbican, with tickets going on sale next week. Jason Donovan's "Doin' Fine 25" tour will take his fans on a journey through 35 years worth of hits. Following on from his "Doin' Fine 90
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Man identified after shopworker attacked in raid on York store
A MAN has been identified after a York shopworker was attacked in Dodsworth Avenue in York. The Press reported last week that a member of staff at a shop in Dodsworth Avenue in Heworth was attacked at and a theft occurred about 4pm on Thursday,
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Enraged driver causes 'significant damage' on North Yorkshire road
A DRIVER has smashed a car windscreen after an incident on a road in North Yorkshire. Police are appealing for information after "significant damage" was caused to a vehicle on a road between Terrington and Sheriff Hutton. They say the incident
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School steps in to help with major project at York business park
SCHOOL children in York are helping with a major project to plant 1,000 new trees at one of the city's best-known business parks. Copmanthorpe Primary School pupils have grown 200 oak saplings, which will be among the 1,000 trees of various species
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Flood warnings for York as river levels remain high
Flood warnings are in place for York today (Monday, November 20) as river levels remain high in the city after recent rainfall. The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is expected at properties near the River Ouse from Lendal Bridge to
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College university centre graduates celebrate 'momentous' success
ALMOST 90 graduates from a University Centre at a college near York had their academic achievements honoured as part of a special ceremony. Taking place on Friday November 10, the Selby College graduates were joined at Selby Abbey by their family
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Popular children's attraction near York all set for Santa
A POPULAR children’s attraction near York is all set for the arrival of Father Christmas. William’s Den, in North Cave, near York, in East Yorkshire is owned and run by Tor and Christian Carver. Tickets are now available for the William’s
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Free weekend parking for Christmas shoppers
FREE weekend parking will be offered to shoppers over the Christmas period, a local council has confirmed. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is once again providing free parking for Christmas. As part of its support for town centre businesses, the
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John Askey reflects on York City sacking after Hartlepool victory
JOHN ASKEY reflected on his time with York City after returning to the LNER Community Stadium as boss of Hartlepool United on Saturday. The Hartlepool manager enjoyed his side's 3-1 victory over York in the Vanarama National League, returning
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'Why don't we have proper celebrities on TV anymore?' - letter
Find some real celebs! WITH regards to the letter of Thursday, November 16 by Derek Reed, I couldn't agree more with his sentiments. Just who exactly are these so-called celebrities. Someone who's had a two minute walk on part on Corry or Emmerdale
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York skip company ordered to pay £278,000 after death of woman, 73
A YORK skip hire company has pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches over the death of a 73-year-old woman and been ordered to pay more than £270,000. Betty Smith died when she was hit by a reversing lorry at Martins of York’s site in Osbaldwick
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Man who stood on bridge over York Outer Ring Road admits causing public nuisance
A man suffering a mental health crisis was prosecuted under a law aimed at stopping disruptive demonstrations, York magistrates heard. Wayne Allen was standing on a bridge over the York Outer Ring Road on 1am on October 31, said Lauren Fisher,
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Enjoy a magical Christmas at Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham
Award-winning Solent Hotel and Spa in Fareham – part of Daniel Thwaites – has launched its selection of Christmas activities for 2023. Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, a festive catch up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway for
