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Andrew Henderson works through off-season for York Knights success
ANDREW Henderson has remained busy throughout the York Knights’ off-season - and is now ready to go in the Betfred Championship. Henderson had a rocky introduction to the Knights when joining one year ago, with the head coach joining York in the
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Neil Cox credits York City atmosphere after Oxford City win
YORK City assistant manager credited the atmosphere of the club after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Oxford City on Tuesday night. Cox admitted that he felt the belief dwindle after the 3-1 defeat to Hartlepool United last Saturday, a performance
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Popular York family fish and chip shop named best for food and drink
A POPULAR York takeaway is celebrating after being named best food and drink establishment at The Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards. Millers Fish and Chips in Haxby are a fourth generation family business which started out life in
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York Knights appoint influential half-back as new captain
LIAM Harris hopes that he can lead by example after being appointed as York Knights’ new captain. The influential half-back succeeds Chris Clarkson in the role following his retirement from the sport at the end of the 2023 season. Harris played
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Councillor provides funding boost to foodbank as demand soars
A councillor in North Yorkshire provided a funding boost to a local foodbank after donations dropped amid the cost-of-living crisis. Cllr Joy Andrews, North Yorkshire Council’s member for Pickering, provided a cash boost of £1,000 to Ryedale Community
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When North Yorkshire may see first snow of winter
FORECASTERS say North Yorkshire may see its first snow of the winter on Monday (November 27) as an Arctic blast brings temperatures down to just above zero. The Met Office currently says light snow is predicted to fall on Monday morning at the
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North Yorkshire food company fined £700,000 after employee loses part of hand
North Yorkshire based company McCain Foods has been fined £700,000 after an employee suffered life-changing injuries at its factory in Lincolnshire. Tom Matthews, from Grantham, had part of his left index and middle finger amputated after the incident
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Award-winning author visits school to educate on county lines
AN AWARD-WINNING author from a town near York visited a high school with the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire to educate pupils with her latest story and animation. High Sheriff of North Yorkshire Clare Granger accompanied Selby-based Christina
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York City capture left-back Luke Daley on loan from Huddersfield Town
YORK City have announced the capture of highly-rated youngster Luke Daley on a loan deal running until January 2. Daley joins York to help provide much-needed cover in the left-back position, something that Neal Ardley has been working tirelessly
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Tributes to York chemist and campaigner who has died aged 53
TRIBUTES have been paid to a York academic and campaigner who has died aged 53. Professor Paul Clarke worked in the chemistry department at the University of York and spear-headed a legal challenge to planners' decision to allow a new museum hall
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Charity in North Yorkshire celebrates funding win
A COMMUNITY charity in a North Yorkshire village is celebrating after welcoming a donation from a housebuilder. The volunteer run Cayton Community Drop In hosts weekly drop-in sessions for residents at the village’s Jubilee Hall. Around 50
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Breweries join forces to launch first brew
TWO breweries in Yorkshire have joined forces to launch a new IPA for beer lovers. The new brew, called 'Ensueño' is the result of a collaboration between North Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery and Piglove Brewing Co, based in Leeds. It also
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Large queue outside York’s newest store on opening day
A large queue of people gathered outside York’s newest store to celebrate its opening day. Danish homewares store Søstrene Grene opened at its new home in Nessgate today (Friday, November 24). To celebrate its opening, the store gave a special
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CCTV appeal as van stolen from North Yorkshire business park
POLICE officers have launched a CCTV appeal following the theft of a van from a business park in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police officers said the Fiat Ducalo light goods vehicle was stolen from Hemmingways at Barker Business Park in Melmerby
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Wakefield Trinity return 'an easy decision' for York Knights' Kirmond
DANNY Kirmond admits that it was an easy decision to return to Wakefield Trinity in a coaching capacity following his retirement at the end of the season. The York Knights second-rower hung up his boots following the conclusion of the 2023 campaign
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Preparations underway as York set to rock against cancer
PREPARATIONS are underway as York is set to rock against cancer as a Christmas charity show takes over a popular venue. York Rocks Christmas Against Cancer is coming to York Barbican on Friday December 22, hoping to get the city in the festive
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British music legend to bring upcoming tour to York
A British music legend is to bring his upcoming tour to York. Paul Weller will perform at York Barbican on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The show will give fan’s the second chance to see the Modfather in North Yorkshire next year. As The Press
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Police seize car in North Yorkshire
A CAR has been seized after a police roadside stop in North Yorkshire. Sgt Paul Cording was at the scene this morning (November 24) and said a silver Vauxhall Astra was stopped as part of Operation Tutelage. Read next: Tributes to
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Manager jailed for stealing thousands of pounds from club near York
THE former manager of a popular recreation and sports centre near York is today serving a prison sentence after his thieving ways were uncovered. Adrian Loveday, 49, took advantage of his boss’ absence on holiday to steal nearly £7,000 from the
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York City bosses outline respect for Maidenhead United legend
YORK City assistant manager Neil Cox is expecting a ‘difficult’ clash with Maidenhead United on Saturday, with the Minstermen targeting back-to-back victories in the Vanarama National League. Cox’s side will be absent from National League action
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All three emergency services at crash in North Yorkshire village
ALL three emergency services have been called in after a crash in North Yorkshire. It happened shortly before 10.30pm last night (November 23) in Osgodby near Selby. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say Selby crews, along with an officer
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Takeaway driver stopped in ongoing police operation
POLICE have stopped a takeaway driver as part of an ongoing operation in North Yorkshire. Sgt Paul Cording was at the scene and said a Nissan Micra was stopped in Scarborough yesterday (November 23) as part of Operation Tutelage. Sgt Cording
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Van seized by police after operation in North Yorkshire town
POLICE have seized a van after a roadside stop in North Yorkshire. Sgt Paul Cording was at the scene and said the vehicle was stopped in Malton yesterday (November 23) as part of Operation Tutelage. Sgt Cording said: “Our officers are out there
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Car flips on roof after crash in North Yorkshire village
A ROAD through North Yorkshire has been blocked after a car flipped onto its roof following a crash. North Yorkshire Police say the A6055 at Minskip near Boroughbridge was blocked for some time yesterday morning (November 23) after a two vehicle
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Family Business of The Year 2023
Shepherd Group is proud to once again be sponsoring the Family Business of the Year category in the 2023 York Press Business Awards. As one of the largest wholly family-owned private companies in the UK, Shepherd Group recognises family businesses
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£17.5 million leisure centre opening its doors this December
A NEW leisure centre is coming to a town in North Yorkshire following a £17.5 million investment. Knaresborough's new leisure and wellness centre is set to open its doors on December 11. The state-of-the-art facility includes a six-lane 25-
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York panto stars are going back to school to switch on Christmas lights
STARS from this year's York Theatre Royal pantomime are heading to a city school after it won a beanstalk growing competition. The theatre sent every school in the area a packet of 'magic' beans so that they could take part in a competition to
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Convicted paedophile caught living in the same house as small children
A CONVICTED paedophile was caught living in the same house as small children, York Crown Court heard. It was the fourth time Joe Walter Jackson, 25, had broken a court order aimed at protecting youngsters from him, said Brooke Morrison, prosecuting
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York Racecourse celebrates another successful season
York Racecourse recorded another successful season which has seen the numbers of racegoers increase year on year, despite a series of recent challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis and strike action by rail workers. York Racecourse would like
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Art, ceramics and jewellery on sale at York Makers Winter Fair
SMALL businesses and independent artists are gathering this weekend to share their work with York. The York Makers Winter Fair is taking place this Saturday, November 25, between 10am and 4pm at Clements Hall in Nunthorpe Road. Running since
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‘That's my gift’– York restaurant to offer free Christmas Day meals to homeless
The kind-hearted owner of a well-known York restaurant has decided to keep his doors open for a few hours on Christmas Day to feed homeless people and those working through the festivities. Wael Garas will open Middle Feast, in Lendal, from 12pm
