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Neal Ardley outlines York City's priorities ahead of FA Trophy tie
NEAL ARDLEY insisted that he will continue to focus on the Vanarama National League despite York City’s history in the Isuzu FA Trophy. York kick-off their FA Trophy campaign this coming Saturday, with a trip to Nantwich Town on the agenda (3pm
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How a York firm became the Press's large business of the year
The Press is running a series of articles on the winners of our 2023 business awards. Yesterday, we published a free 16-page supplement on the awards and the winners in the print edition of The Press. We also started the series of articles,
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Four women and one man arrested following York drugs raid
FIVE people have been arrested following drugs raids in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say they executed two drugs warrants in Clifton following information provided by the local community. A police spokesman said: "Officers forced entry
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How a York bus firm was a Press business awards winner
The Press is showcasing the winners of our business awards for 2023. Yesterday's print issue included a free 16-page supplement detailing the winners, with a report and photos of the glittering ceremony, staged at the Knavesmire last Thursday night
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Plan to convert York union offices into holiday flats
Plans have been submitted to convert a union office building in York into holiday lets. The plans concern the offices of the GMB at 75 Gillygate, a 2-storey building described in the application as “redundant offices.” Planning agents Vincent
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Neal Ardley keen to bring Will Smith back to York City
NEAL ARDLEY is keen to bring Will Smith back to York City - if he can recover from his knee injury. Smith spent two months with York from September until November, making nine appearances in a back five formation and impressing his manager Ardley
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£5.3m York flood protection scheme set for final approval
A £5.3m flood protection scheme for a York suburb looks set to get the final go-ahead next week. The Fulford Flood Alleviation Scheme comes before the City of York Planning Committee on Tuesday and is recommended for approval. The move follows
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'We have lost everything' - York education provider in plea after devastating fire
THIS is the scene of utter devastation after a fire gutted an education provider on the outskirts of York. As The Press reported at the time, the blaze ripped through Ad Astra on Elvington Industrial Estate at 4.44am on Tuesday (December 5).
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Campaigners pledge to keep fighting to save empty York pub
Campaigners have pledged to keep fighting to save a York pub that has been empty for eight years. The move comes as a property developer has submitted fresh plans to convert the whole of the Jubilee pub in Balfour Street into six flats. Tri-Core
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Hammer wielding vandal strikes at shop in North Yorkshire
A HAMMER-wielding vandal has carried out an attack at a shop in North Yorkshire, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. The county's police force say thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to a Harrogate shop after a vandal struck
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Hammer wielding vandal strikes at shop in North Yorkshire
A HAMMER-wielding vandal has carried out an attacked at a shop in North Yorkshire, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. The county's police force say thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to a Harrogate shop after a vandal struck
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
VIEWERS in York will have to pay more for their TV licence from next year. There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes
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North Yorkshire village set to host Christmas fair
A CHRISTMAS fair gets underway in a North Yorkshire village this weekend. The village of Minskip, near Boroughbridge, is holding its second Christmas Gift Fayre on Saturday (December 9) following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
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More national acclaim for iconic York tipple
A York company is the ‘Best Buy’ for Christmas in the iconic BBC Good Food magazine. York Gin Roman Fruit has joined famous Jura whisky as one of the magazine’s choices for the festive season. BBC Food magazine - seen on news stands up and
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Record year for charity beer festival near York
A thriving annual village charity beer festival held near York has reported a record year. The Coptoberfest beer festival, which us held in St Giles Church, Copmanthorpe, says the 2023 event was it’s most successful ever, raising more than £7,000
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Why Paul Cooke's move to York Knights has Only Fools and Horses to thank
"THEY became the Del Boy and Rodney of York!" That's how Paul Cooke described York Knights head coach Andrew Henderson and chairman Clint Goodchild after making the move to the club for 2024. He may not be far wrong. The pair are certainly
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York Theatre Royal reveals its panto for next year
YORK Theatre Royal has revealed details of its pantomime for next year - Aladdin. The details have been released today (Thursday, December 7), just a day before the curtain rises on this year's panto Jack and the Beanstalk. The 2024 Aladdin
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Trial halted in North Yorkshire air base terrorism case
THE jury has been discharged in the trial of a hospital worker accused of planning a terrorist attack on a North Yorkshire air base. Mohammed Farooq, 28, of Leeds, has admitted a number of offences, including having a pressure-cooker bomb “with
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York concert tribute to late Pogues singer Shane MacGowan
A TRIBUTE to the late Pogues singer Shane MacGowan performed at a York Christmas concert has garnered praise from fans in Ireland and across the globe. Singer Alistair Griffin performing at a Candlelit Christmas show at St Olave's Church with the
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Former York City striker joins Clayton Donaldson at Farsley Celtic
TWO former York City strikers have linked up in the Vanarama National League North, with Michael Coulson joining Clayton Donaldson at Farsley Celtic. Donaldson’s first managerial role in football has been steadily improving, with Farsley currently
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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years
Iconic British sitcom Only Fools and Horse is set to return as beloved actor Sir David Jason steps back into the role 20 years after the last episode. The show will be back for Christmas as fans will be able to see the Trotter family back in action
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Aldi boosts pay for thousands of employees as hourly rate goes up to £13.55
Thousands of Aldi employees are set to gain a pay rise in early 2024, as all store and warehouse workers are guaranteed to be earning at least £12 per hour, the company has announced. It will be the first supermarket to carry out the highly paid
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Tadcaster Albion and Pickering Town's Boxing Day derby brought forward
TADCASTER Albion’s Boxing Day derby clash with Pickering Town has been brought forward to the earlier time of 12pm. Mick O’Connell’s side will hope to avenge August’s 3-2 defeat to the Pikes at Mill Lane when they take to the field on home turf
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Woman left with facial injuries after crash in York
A WOMAN has been left with serious facial injuries after a hit and run crash in York. North Yorkshire Police say the crash happened just after 6.45am today (December 7) when a car collided with a bike in Water Lane in Clifton. Read next:
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Big step forward announced for major York regeneration scheme
The ambitious York Central scheme has taken a major step forward with the announcement of the developers to construct the multi-billion pound scheme. The move presents a further boost to the York economy, coming in a week when York-based Helmsley
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GMB presenter reveals off-air suffering that he kept hidden from his co-hosts
The Good Morning Britain presenter Sean Fletcher has revealed that he kept behind-the-scenes suffering hidden from his fellow co-hosts whilst filming with them. Speaking to The Mirror's Outdoors in Mind podcast the 49-year-old shared that he was
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'Brexit is a disaster to our standard of living and everything else'
THE Government has completely lost the plot. First of all the Brexit debacle led to skilled EU workers leaving the country, something that Leave voters thought would solve all our problems. It didn't. For starters, there are now seven million on
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Banks urged to ensure access to cash as branches close in North Yorkshire
Banks in Scarborough and Whitby have been urged to ensure locals have access to financial services amid a raft of closures. More than 40 per cent of banks in Scarborough and Whitby have closed since 2015, research has found and, local politicians
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Major road through North Yorkshire reopens after fire
A MAJOR road in North Yorkshire has reopened after a vehicle fire. Drivers were being warned that the A64 at Hazlewood near Tadcaster was closed westbound due to a vehicle fire from the A1(M) junction to the A162 for Tadcaster. Junction
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39,000 York homes set for broadband boost
More than 39,000 homes and businesses in York are set to get access to full fibre, thanks to Openreach. The walled city joins dozens of other towns and villages in North Yorkshire already included in commercial build plans from the digital infrastructure
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Council dismisses 'rumour' Spark:York is paying below market rent
City of York Council’s finance executive has dismissed “rumours” that Spark:York is not paying market value rent. Spark:York, the food court in upcycled shipping containers in Piccadilly, has been the subject of complaints from opposition councillors
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York school teams up with home care service to spread Christmas joy
A SCHOOL in York has teamed up with a local home care provider to spread festive cheer to its residents. Pupils in Year 7 at Huntington School have designed more than 200 Christmas cards, which are set to be distributed to the elderly clients of
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York must learn to live with fewer car parking spaces, says transport chief
York must learn to live with fewer car parking spaces, the city council’s transport executive has told opposition councillors. Cllr Pete Kilbane, the City of York Council’s transport and economy executive, responded to concerns about plans to reduce
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'Coloured people are doing so well, look at you' - York campaigner's racist encounter
A YORK campaigner has shared her experience of a racist encounter with an older man and told how she handled it. The chair of York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK (IERUK), Haddy Njie, said during a conversation with a well-intentioned older man
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York campaigner's racist encounter with an older person
In her third column for The Press, the chair of York-based Inclusive Equal Rights UK (IERUK), Haddy Njie, talks about an encounter with an older person being unintentially racist and how she handled it. “Coloured people are doing so
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Meet the man from York running a marathon every month for a year
A man from York is preparing for his latest challenge – running a marathon every month for a year. Jack McGuiness ran his first marathon six months ago in Manchester and decided to keep going. The 31-year-old has already completed three more
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'It is like hell on earth on a morning' - York crash victim hits out at diversion
A SINGLE mum from York has spoken out after her parked car was involved in a hit and run on a roadworks diversion route in a city suburb. Bootham Green resident Faye Alderson, 43, says her car was damaged whilst parked up in Newborough Street in
