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This is what armed police and plain clothed officers were doing in York today
Armed police and plain clothed officers were on patrol in York today (Saturday, December 9) as part of Project Servator. North Yorkshire Police says that Servator is a policing tactic that aims to disrupt a range of criminal activity, including
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Neil Cox demands more effort after 'embarrassing' York City defeat
NEIL COX confessed that he was ‘embarrassed’ after York City’s 3-2 defeat to Nantwich Town in the Isuzu FA Trophy. York exited the FA Trophy at the first time of asking to lower league outfit Nantwich, after goals from Ahmed Ali, Paddy Kay and
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Firefighters called to flooding incidents in York and Ryedale
Firefighters were alerted to flooding incidents in York and Ryedale today (Saturday, December 9). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it attended two callouts to Malton and one in York during its day shift. Heavy rain has been falling
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Fragile York City exit the FA Trophy to lower league Nantwich Town
YORK City’s hopes of continuing their history of Isuzu FA Trophy success won’t carry on in the 2023/24 season – after exiting the competition following a 3-2 defeat to Nantwich Town. Manager Neal Ardley had insisted that his side weren’t going
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'Absolutely rammed': Storm Elin fails to put off York Christmas shoppers
York Christmas Market was "absolutely rammed" today (Saturday, December 9) - despite strong winds and heavy downpours. Storm Elin brought persistent rain throughout the day, with more forecast for the evening and Sunday, December 10. Three
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How a brewery near York became the Press 2023 Small Business of the Year
The Press continues with our profiles of the winners of our 2023 business awards. Today, we also feature the thriving Ainsty Ales Brewery and Tap Room, based at Acaster Malbis, just south of York, who is the small business of the year. It was
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How York woman became the Apprentice of the Year in the Press business awards
The Press continue with its profiles of the winners of our 2023 business awards. Today, we feature Debbie Bullock of Aviva, who is our Apprentice of the Year. Aviva is a leading Insurance, Wealth & Retirement business. It currently has
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LIVE BLOG: Nantwich Town vs York City
5:09pm Thankyou for joining us this afternoon, and we'll see you all in Rochdale next Saturday!
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Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander, Nationwide mortgage boost for customers
British homeowners and mortgage holders have been given a boost as the average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is below 6 per cent for the first time in months. The average two-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage on the market dipped to 5.99
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DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus
Any Brit expecting a bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions this Christmas have been told they can watch their bank accounts for a code. Christmas is a joyous time of year but can also be a real struggle for thousands of families up and
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Which supermarket sells the best pigs in blankets? Tesco? Asda? Find out here
It seems like summer was just last week but whether you like it or not, Christmas day is just a couple of weeks away. Snuck up on us, right? Christmas affects people differently. Some love the lead-up, some love the presents, some love the splurging
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Masked raiders targeted popular restaurant in York
A masked raider who was caught with a restaurant cashbox after a night-time chase in central York has been jailed. Wayne Goldup, 37, was among a group of burglars spotted breaking into the Monkey and Dog Thai restaurant in Clarence Street, said
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Popular festive event cancelled for safety reasons amid heavy rain
A popular festive event has been cancelled due to the heavy rain and winds forecast for this weekend. The Glow event at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Harlow Carr, in Harrogate, has been cancelled tonight (Saturday, December 9), organisers
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Man stopped traffic on York Outer Ring Road for 40 minutes
A man stopped traffic on the York Outer Ring Road for 40 minutes after going onto a bridge over the carriageways, a court heard. Wayne Allen, 33, had called the police and told them what he planned to do on Naburn Bridge near the Fulford A19/A64
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Three flood warnings for York as heavy rain forecast over weekend
Three flood warnings have been issued for York as heavy rain is forecast throughout the weekend. The Met Office says there will be persistent rain on Saturday (December 9) morning, clearing in the afternoon but with more rain forecast for the evening
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York-based milk producer promises Christmas cheer
A York-based goat’s milk producer has relaunched its popular Christmas packaging to celebrate the festive season, with familiar faces being easy to spot in the dairy aisle. St Helen’s Farm at Seaton Ross has added a festive twist to its milk cartons
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York City duo named in National League Team of the Half Season
A YORK City duo have been named in the Vanarama National League Team of the Half Season. Both Dipo Akinyemi and Ryan Fallowfield have been recognised by the league for their efforts for York so far, receiving positions in the Team of the Half Season
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York designer reveals how he made it to the top of the fashion world
TONY GREENWAY meets York-based Gary Newbold, a former pro-GB cyclist who became head of design at Barbour before starting his own artisanal, high-end heritage clothing brand WHEN he was a teenager, Gary Newbold remembers discussing career options
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'All I want for Christmas is a bike bell' - gift ideas for cyclists
Our cycling agony aunt Sara has some Christmas gift suggestions for keen cyclists Q: Help I need to get a present for a keen cyclist but I haven’t a clue what to get! A: Both my son and daughter do plenty of cycling and I have been scratching
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'Dear King Charles, please keep reminding world leaders about climate change'
SCOTT Marmion (The Press, Letters, December 5) had a message for the King; so do I. Dear King Charles, please ignore Scott Marmion’s irresponsible view that “….this planet belongs to all of us and we can do what we want with it.” We most certainly
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Rescue operation after woman enters flooded River Ouse in York
EMERGENCY services staged a rescue operation after a woman entered the River Ouse in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue boats, along with the York Rescue Boat, were alerted to King's Staith, York, at 2.02am today (Saturday, December 9), after
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How an iconic York food creation became the taste of Downing Street
It was a day to remember for the team at The York Roast Co who were invited to Downing Street to showcase their products just ahead of Small Business Saturday The event took place last Thursday and featured a Christmas street fair of 15-20 stalls
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Hidden history of York: how we used to celebrate Christmas
DAVID WILSON considers how the winter festival was celebrated in previous centuries, before the Victorians IMAGINE Christmas without the tree, the turkey or the Christmas pudding. No Christmas crackers, tinsel or Santa Claus either. Many features
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Behind the scenes with the couple who brought Christmas to York
Thor's Tipi is as much a part of the season in York as the Christmas Market. MAXINE GORDON meets the couple behind the city's annual pop-up festive bar AMANDA Monaghan loves Christmas. She loves parties. And she loves watching people have a good
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WATCH: Hammer-wielding attacker caught on CCTV smashing up beauty salon
A HAMMER-wielding thug smashed the window of a beauty salon in North Yorkshire. The hooded attacker struck at Y Beauty & Permanent Makeup in Sowerby Road, Thirsk, using a hammer to cause £3,000 damage to the shop's front window. The salon's
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Magical North Yorkshire town named among the UK's best for a festive getaway
Every year, people want to create as many festive memories as possible in North Yorkshire, from visiting dozens of Christmas markets to dazzling light trails. If you’re looking for a night or two away to soak in the seasonal spirit then you’re
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'All I can see is its teeth and evil face' - York grandmother savaged by dog
A grandmother whose ankle was savaged by a "bulldog-type" dog in York says she could have lost her foot - or been killed. Kirstie Sandford was visiting a friend's house in Acomb, York, when she says the dog attacked her out of the blue. She
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York man exposed himself in front of police, court told
A MAN is today a registered sex offender because he got very drunk and confronted police officers, York magistrates heard. David Shaffi, 37, had been urinating inside a police van and officers had objected, said Martin Butterworth, prosecuting.
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York's smallest foodbank in BIG Christmas appeal
A FOODBANK run from a shed in a York suburb is taking donations for Christmas hampers to help see people through the winter months. John McGall runs the I am Reusable food bank in the Leeman Road area of the city, which was initially set up to
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Brits lose their minds over American interpretation of a Full English Breakfast
A Full English Breakfast is a staple to many Brits, and when the sacred recipe is interpreted differently, it doesn't always go down well. As news outlet, the New York Times discovered when they caused some controversy online after they posted
