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York City mood 'down' after narrowly exiting the FA Cup to Wigan
NEAL ARDLEY admitted that his York City players mood was 'down' after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic in the Emirates FA Cup second round. Stephen Humphrys goal was the only difference between the two sides in front of the BBC television
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Spirited York City bow out of the FA Cup to Wigan Athletic
YORK City bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup at the second round after a spirited effort against Wigan Athletic ended in a 1-0 defeat. The LNER Community Stadium welcomed BBC cameras for Friday night football, with York turning out in their numbers
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Paid time off with teens would be of great benefit
WHEN talking to parents of young children, the one thing I say over and over again is: “It’s the teenage years when they need you the most.” Not that babies and toddlers aren’t demanding - of course they are, but not in the same way as teens.
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LIVE BLOG: York City vs Wigan Athletic - FA Cup
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Man in hospital in serious condition after crash in North Yorkshire
A MAN in his 60s is in a serious condition after a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say the incident took place at the junction of Roberts Crescent and Knapping Hill in Harrogate, at 5.30pm on Thursday, November 30. It involved
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Crowds gather in York to welcome rugby legend to city
Hundreds of people gathered in York to welcome rugby legend Kevin Sinfield to the city on his latest gruelling challenge. The former Leeds Rhinos player ran from Headingley Stadium this morning and arriving outside the Minster shortly before 4pm
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Crash in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY services have been called in after a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Malton responded to a two car crash at 8.21am today (December 1) in Stape, Pickering and on arrival found that no one
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How to help and get a free coffee in York on Tuesday
Coffee lovers will be able to swap a tube of toothpaste for a free flat white on Tuesday. The independent coffee shop chain 200 Degrees, whose York branch is in Low Petergate, hosts its annual charity day, Swap Shop. Customers are urged to
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Warning to drivers in York and North Yorkshire
A WARNING has gone out to drivers from police in North Yorkshire as freezing weather conditions persist across the county. Over the past 48 hours Whitby, Pickering, Malton and surrounding areas have seen several centimetres of snow and the county's
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Car's rear window smashed in suspected road rage attack in York
A CAR window was smashed in a suspected road rage attack in York. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened in Carr Lane in Acomb, at about 12pm on Monday (November 27). A spokesperson for the force said: "It is believed there was an
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Project that's helped thousands of women in York celebrates 'bumper year'
A YORK charity that provides vital services to women is celebrating a bumper crop of fundraising events at the end of its tenth anniversary celebrations this year. Kyra Women’s Project in St Saviourgate in the city centre has been helping women
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IN PICTURES: A night of celebrations at the 2023 York Press business awards
The business ‘elite’ of York and North Yorkshire have celebrated their success and survival at the 2023 Press BusinessiQ business awards. The event, which has been staged annually for more than 30 years, showcases the best of business in the region
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York Knights to face Thunder and Trinity in new 1895 Cup format
YORK Knights have been drawn in a three-team group with Newcastle Thunder and Wakefield Trinity in next year's AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. Andrew Henderson's side will kick off their Cup campaign with a trip to Newcastle on Sunday, January 28, with Nikau
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Transport chief apologises for ‘unacceptable’ huge machine blocking parking spaces
A City of York Council transport chief has apologised for a huge machine blocking parking spaces near a busy road. As The Press reported, the machine – used to lay tarmac – was parked outside Dringhouses Post Office and Café at No. 12 in Tadcaster
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Fury as ice cream flavoured vapes on sale next to sweets in York shop
Vapes with flavours such as strawberry ice cream and cotton candy are being sold on the confectionery aisle of B&M in York. City of York Council’s trading standards team will visit B&M to ask why after the issue was raised by the Local
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Mystery attacker smashes window at popular restaurant in York city centre
A WINDOW has been smashed at a popular restaurant in the centre of York. The attack, thought to have happened in the early hours of this morning (Friday, December 1,) left a huge hole in the window at Mumbai Lounge, in Fossgate. Restaurant
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York shopping centre withdraws Christmas parking plan
The York Designer Outlet has withdrawn plans to create a temporary car park for 210 vehicles in a field south of the shopping centre at Fulford. The move comes as the application was due to come before a meeting of City of York Council’s planning
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Huge wreath raised in York to mark the start of advent
A huge wreath has been raised in York to mark the start of advent. The three-metre wide wreath made from ivy was completed this morning (Friday, December 1) in York Minster. It contains large candles which will be lit every Sunday from this
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UK snooker championships coming back to York in 2024
THE 2024 Mr Q UK snooker championships are returning to York for another year. Running from November 23 to December 1 in 2024, York Barbican will host the championships for a 19th time, following on from the event being held there this year.
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Planners back major housing scheme for York village
A MAJOR housing scheme to increase the size of a village near York by a fifth is recommended for approval, despite fears it will ‘destroy’ its historic identity. City of York planners are backing the 139-home scheme from David Wilson Homes on a
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Row erupts over funding in one of most deprived parts of York
A ROW has erupted over ward funding in one of the most deprived areas of York. Westfield Liberal Democrat Councillor Andrew Waller has called on the council’s Labour bosses to honour £49,000 worth of funding committed before May’s local elections
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'Why bringing in more 20mph speed limits to York will be waste of time and money'
MANY times in The Press do we read that a cyclist has collided with a car or that an action group are calling for speed limits in urban areas to be reduced to 20mph. Here in Osbaldwick, it has been 20mph for many years and there are as many as
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York City Supporters' Trust vote overwhelmingly to sell additional shares to owners
MEMBERS of York City's Supporters' Trust have voted overwhelmingly in favour of selling a further 24 per cent of shares to co-owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla. At a meeting held last night, a staggering 94.47 per cent voted in favour of the move
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Man left with hole in his leg after 'false widow spider' bite outside Asda
A man was left with a 4cm hole in his leg after being ‘bitten by a false widow spider’ while waiting outside an Asda. Michael Wilkinson, 38, spent two months recovering after suffering "nine out of ten" pain. He initially thought little of
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The 10 foods that Brits think could disappear from our plates within 100 years
Chocolate, chicken nuggets and avocados are among the food items Brits think could vanish from our plates within 100 years, according to new research. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the evolution
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Ant and Dec admit that they 'thought about leaving' I'm A Celebrity
Hosts of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Ant and Dec have admitted that they thought about quitting the show, jokingly, of course. Introducing the latest episode of the ITV show, Ant shared that the pair had "thought about leaving" after
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Olly Dyson to fight for his place at York City in 'difficult' season
OLLY DYSON is ready to fight for his place in the York City team after a ‘difficult’ start to the season. Dyson’s game time has been limited after a tricky start to the Vanarama National League season, playing just 64 minutes in York’s last five
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Kevin Sinfield hopes to recreate atmosphere as he brings 7 in 7 to York
KEVIN Sinfield hopes to recreate the overwhelming atmosphere of last year’s visit to York when he returns to the city in his latest fundraising challenge this afternoon. The first leg of the Leeds Rhinos legend’s ‘7 in 7’ challenge will see him
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Young Reporter - Melanie Onn’s New Plans For Grimsby - Ryan Spivey - Franklin College
Labour candidate Melanie Onn is back. Since last being MP for Grimsby in 2019, she’s revamped her ideas and is now returning for another election, saying that she can remember when people “had a right to be proud of being from Grimsby”. According to Onn
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Wigan Athletic to field strong side against York City in FA Cup
WIGAN Athletic will not field a weakened side when they travel to York City in the Emirates FA Cup this evening, says boss Shaun Maloney. The Latics will be hoping to avoid a giant-killing at the LNER Community Stadium tonight (7:45pm) in front
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Almost £200 of meat stolen from York service station
ALMOST £200 of meat has been stolen from a service station in York. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened on Wednesday, September 20 at about 11.35pm at the Inner Space Service Station in Hull Road. A spokesperson for the force said
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York schools ranked in top 10 for performance in the north
FIVE York schools have been ranked in the top ten state and independent schools in the north for academic performance, results compiled by The Sunday Times show. Archbishop Holgate's CE and Fulford School both landed a place in the top ten state
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Man and woman arrested after shoplifting incidents in North Yorkshire
A WOMAN and a man have been arrested after two separate incidents of shoplifting in North Yorkshire. Police in Scarborough say they made the arrests in the town centre on Wednesday (November 29) between 4.30pm and 5pm. Following a report of
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Car seized by police after roadside stop in North Yorkshire
POLICE have seized a Range Rover after a roadside stop in North Yorkshire. The county’s police force say that while on mobile patrol, Whitby Neighbourhood officers came across the vehicle and stopped the driver. Read next: Man and
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York teens help give popular music venue an upgrade
THE sound of sawing and banging will be replaced by the blast of hardcore punk at a popular York pub and community music venue this evening. The Fulford Arms has been closed – for music events at least – for the last two weeks, while it has been
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York recruits 'traffic marshals' in bid to keep traffic moving over busy Christmas
SIX new traffic marshals have been recruited for York city centre over the busy Christmas period in a desperate attempt to try to keep traffic flowing. The announcement comes two weeks after York faced traffic gridlock on the first weekend of the
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UNCOVERED: The gang members in major heroin and cocaine conspiracy
One member of a major heroin and cocaine gang was stabbed when he tried to leave and another was "used" by higher ranking members, York Crown Court heard. Both are now serving prison sentences, alongside some of their accomplices. READ
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Nearly 20 per cent of patients in York Hospital A&E wait more than 12 hours
Waiting times are increasing at York and Scarborough hospital emergency departments with almost 20 per cent of people waiting more than 12 hours before being seen. The figure was presented in a monthly report to the York and Scarborough Teaching
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Council row over funding for mental health services in York
A York council chief has hit back at opposition claims that the city's Labour administration 'blocked' mental health funding. York Liberal Democrats, who form the main opposition group at City of York Council, said its attempts to commit the Labour-run
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Activists' climate charter calls for free public transport in York
CLIMATE activists in York have presented a seven-point ‘climate charter’ to council bosses. The charter, which was presented ahead of last week’s full council meeting by members of Extinction rebellion York (XRY), calls for free public transport
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Six jailed after major York heroin and crack cocaine gang smashed by police
SIX members of a gang that made tens of thousands of pounds selling heroin and cocaine on the streets of York and Scarborough have been jailed. Some gang members continued dealing in drugs in North Yorkshire and elsewhere after police closed down
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Woman who broke into neighbour’s flat and stole medicine needs ‘help not punishment’
A woman who broke into her neighbour’s flat and stole diabetes medicine has been told she needs “help not punishment” by York’s top judge. As The Press reported, three days before the burglary Angela Montgomery, 50, had attacked her neighbour's
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REVEALED: Winners of 2023 York Press LOCALiQ business awards
The Knavesmire last night (Thursday) staged one of the hottest events of the York business calendar on what was perhaps the coldest night of the year. Hundreds donned their finery for the 2023 Press BusinessiQ business awards, which showcases the
