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York book shop to host Christmas party joined by writers with connections to York
A York book shop is hosting an in-store Christmas party. Waterstones in Coney Street will hold its Christmas Party in store on Thursday, November 30 from 6-9pm. By way of festive celebration, there will be carol singers, free mulled wine and
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Crash on main road through York cleared
A CRASH on a busy road in York has now been cleared. As The Press reported earlier traffic has struggling on the A1036 Malton Road in Heworth both ways after a crash close to New Lane. Read more: Police in North Yorkshire hunt wanted
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York runners in contention for European Championships
A TEAM from a York sports club are off to compete in Europe. Members of City of York Athletic Club competed at the Liverpool Cross Challenge, a trial race to make Great Britain and Northern Ireland's team at next months European Cross Country Championships
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North Yorkshire coastal spot 'draped in history' among UK's most festive towns
Visiting the most picturesque towns and villages in North Yorkshire is an excellent way to spend your spare time if you love to stroll around cobbled streets, check out all the local produce and choose gifts for loved ones from independent shops.
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Police in North Yorkshire hunt wanted man
POLICE in North Yorkshire are hunting for a wanted man. Harrogate man Bailey George Samuel Townend, 21, is believed to be evading arrest and has been recalled back to prison. Read next: Snow and ice force road closures in North Yorkshire
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Police guard in position after incident at house in East Yorkshire
A POLICE guard is in place after a raid at a house in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say officers are currently at a house in Marshfield Avenue in Goole the discovery of a cannabis grow. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “We were
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York singer in Christmas show surprise
A SINGER songwriter is planning a surprise for those in need in York this Christmas. Alistair Griffin will take his candlelit Christmas show to peoples very own doorsteps and front rooms this month. Read next: Snow and ice force road
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York City extend Hull City youngster's loan by additional month
YORK City have extended Olly Green's loan from Hull City by a further month. The 20-year-old midfielder first linked up with the Minstermen at the end October on an initial one-month loan from the Sky Bet Championship play-off chasers, but has
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Young Reporter Stagecoach Services Poppy Bowns Franklin College
Buses are a very effective way to save the environment, and they are an excellent way to save money on fuel for your car with tickets in Grimsby costing as low as £1.50 for a young person. The variety of routes allow transport all across the area
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York schools academy chain accountability row escalates ahead of public meeting
A TEACHING union has slammed York’s South Bank Multi Academy Trust - which has been embroiled in a row with some parents and former school governors about the way it operates - as ‘unaccountable and unreachable’. In a letter to The Press published
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Homeowners issued rising damp warning ( how to prevent up to £5k in damage)
Rising damp can cause considerable damage to your property and could cost you up to £5000 to fix. Officially, only 3% of flats and houses in England are affected by it, according to the Government's Housing Survey 2021-22. In reality, it is
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Fresh strikes to hit train passengers in York this week
York train passengers are to face disruption during a fresh wave of strikes starting this week in the long running row over pay. Walkouts and a nine-day overtime ban have been announced by the drivers’ union Aslef. It means some train operators
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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save
Eligible households across the UK could earn discounts on their energy bills by cutting back on their energy usage this evening. The National Grid ESO (electricity system operator) is activating its demand flexibility service (DFS) tonight, between
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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts
A number of people on the lowest incomes in parts of the UK could be set to receive a cash boost through cold weather payments. The Government payments of £25 are triggered when temperatures are set to fall below freezing for seven consecutive
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Meet W H Hudson - the man who came to Yorkshire to protect the nation's birds
A century has passed since the death of the Pampas-born and British-based naturalist and author William Henry Hudson. CONOR MARK JAMESON has been following naturalist’s trail to Yorkshire THE seabird cliffs of Yorkshire remain arguably England’
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York rail company issues warning customers to check ahead of travelling this weekend
A RAIL company based in York is advising customers to check ahead of travelling this weekend. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is advising people intending to travel to scan ahead if they plan to use its route on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday
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Young Reporter - Rise of Luton Town - Tyler Dean - Franklin College
Luton Town, as the name suggests, is a football club based in the town of Luton which was founded back in 1885. They were the first club in Southern England to turn professional and joined the football league in 1897 however had to leave in 1900 due
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'Nissan's decision to back Britain will have Remainers reeling'
EU remainers who gleefully forecast that, were we to leave their beloved Brussels monolith, overseas investment in Britain would plummet, must be tending bloodied noses following the decision by Japanese car maker Nissan to plough billions of pounds
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'Has the war in Ukraine finished? Or is it just postponed because of Gaza?'
I receive my daily world news from the radio or TV, rather than online. The BBC is, of course, one of the main sources of my news. But what is happening in Ukraine? Has the war finished? Is it just postponed until the Gaza situation
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British rock legends coming to York for 50th anniversary tour
LEGENDS of British rock music from the 1970s and 80s are coming to York for their 50th anniversary tour. Squeeze first started lighting up the rock and roll scene half a century ago. Going through some changes over the years, the current line-up
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Lenell John-Lewis declares York City captaincy an 'honour' in FA Cup
IT will be an ‘honour’ for Lenell John-Lewis to lead York City out as club captain in the Friday night's game. John-Lewis is an almost guaranteed starter for York with Dipo Akinyemi injured and Will Davies cup-tied, with the experienced striker
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South Bank academy trust is 'unaccountable and unreachable'
Academy chains are essentially private businesses where accountability to the staff and public has been severely eroded in comparison to when schools were run by the public for the public. The issue was most illuminated throughout the past year
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What causes black ice and where does it get its name from?
With chilly sub-zero conditions being reported across the UK, many may be cautious about the hazardous conditions brought on by 'black ice'. Black ice can pose a serious threat to motorists on the roads as well as people walking on footpaths and
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Popular city centre York shop could be turned into 6 apartments
AMBITIOUS plans have been revealed to turn a popular city centre shop into housing. Plans have been drawn up to turn the Card Factory at High Ousegate and Coppergate into six apartments. The proposals, by architects Enjoy Design on behalf of
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Iconic York firm to showcase its food creations in Downing Street
The York business that went viral when it launched its YorkyPud wrap is to showcase its tasty offerings to the Prime Minister tomorrow (Thur). Downing Street is staging a Christmas Fair and The York Roast has been invited to take part as one of
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York street named among UK's best places to live by The Telegraph
We all want to live on the best streets within our communities, but where are they located in North Yorkshire? Well, now you can find out as The Telegraph has named the best 50 streets to live on in Britain and two in the region have made the top
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The Met Office and UKHSA issue amber cold-health alerts
Amber and yellow cold-health alerts have been issued in parts of England by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alert is in place until Tuesday, December 5, with average temperatures forecast to be less than 2C during
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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Cheapest to most expensive places for a pint mapped - is your area on the list?
The one thing about Brits is that we love a cheap pint - and some of us will go to great lengths to find one. The cost of living continues to affect households across the UK - with the price of a cold one being far from an exception to this trend
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In-form Trump 'somewhere near his best' at UK Snooker Championships
“IF I can play anywhere near my best, it’s going to be tough for anyone to compete against me.” So said former world number one Judd Trump ahead of this afternoon’s last 16 clash against Jamie Jones (1pm) at the Mr Q UK Snooker Championship at
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Global superstar buys big into York drinks supplier and becomes a partner
A global superstar has bought big into a drinks producer near York. Ellers Farm Distillery, based just north of Stamford Bridge, has announced “a major investment by and partnership with Ricky Gervais.” The deal with Gervais sees him become
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Snow and ice force road closures in North Yorkshire
SNOW and ice closed roads in North Yorkshire overnight. As The Press reported earlier, North Yorkshire Police said the A169 closed at White Way Heads and Saltergate Moor near to RAF Fylingdales because of snow and ice overnight. Read next:
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'The Tories are taking us for fools with talk of tax cuts'
They take us for fools. The Tory ‘tax cut’ Autumn Statement amounted, according to the Office of Budget Responsibility, to a sharp increase in tax. Their analysis shows that the average household will be paying, on average, £810 more each year
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Drug dealer caught in 'trap house' raid jailed at York Crown Court
A DRUG dealer who was caught in a 'trap house' with heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed at York Crown Court. North Yorkshire Police officers from the Operation Expedite Team and response units raided a flat in Northstead, Scarborough, on Wednesday
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PICTURES: Be dazzled by new light installation at historic York house
A NEW light installation is taking centre-stage this Christmas at one of York's most historic buildings. ‘Hope: Shadow and Light’ is a community work of art which will form part of the festive experience at the Bar Convent, in Blossom Street -
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Meet the Grinch at a Winter wonderland in York
THE Grinch is set to put in an appearance at a Winter wonderland near York. The mischievous Christmas character will be bringing a festive sneer to Whartons Wonderland at Rufforth Airfield in Wetherby Road up until December 24 with the green guy
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'Barbaric' thug attacked pregnant woman and eight police officers in York
AN ex-soldier who hit 12 people including a pregnant landlady and several police officers in “barbaric” violence has been jailed. Dylan Turpin began by twice biting the landlady’s father when the 23-year-old attacker was upstairs at the Brigadier
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Firm still ‘committed’ to run new music venue in York after plans halt
The firm due to manage a new music venue in York says it is still “committed” to the project despite plans grinding to a halt. Jimmy’s agreed to manage a new 500-capacity music venue on the former Fibbers site in Toft Green, after the venue closed
