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Police searching York for missing 70-year-old woman say she has been found
Police searching for a 70-year-old woman with Parkinson's who went missing in York city centre say she has been found safe and well. North Yorkshire Police earlier on Thursday (February 9) said officers were becoming 'increasingly concerned' for
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King Charles is right to share cancer diagnosis
A MINOR Royal, so low in the pecking order she probably wouldn’t even make a pub quiz question, once announced in a statement that she’d had ‘women’s health problems’, leaving me wondering why she felt the need to share such private information.
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Knights expect stern Dewsbury test despite disappointing start to season
ANDREW Henderson is expecting York Knights to face a stern test from Dewsbury Rams when they meet in the Betfred Challenge Cup on Sunday (2pm). The Sportsman will broadcast the sides’ Third Round clash at the FLAIR Stadium, in which the victors
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Moody York - 5 stunning photos of York after hours as darkness falls
YORK looks different after dark. Moody and atmospheric - especially on a black, wet night. Press Camera Club member David Stanton took this set of photos of York after hours, capturing the city that day visitors often miss. Would you like
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Car catches fire in residential street in York suburb
A car caught fire in a residential street in a York suburb, the fire service said. Firefighters rushed to the scene in Briar Avenue, Acomb, shortly before 4pm today (Thursday, February 8). The crews used hose reels jets and a thermal imaging
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Hunt for three men after attempted vehicle theft in York village
THREE men are suspected of trying to steal a vehicle from a home in a York village. North Yorkshire Police say the attempted moped theft happened in Upper Poppleton on Thursday, February 1 and three people were seen at an address in Station Road
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EFL clubs choose not to bid for York City rock after initial enquiries
YORK City manager Neal Ardley has revealed that the club received enquiries from English Football League clubs for defender Tyler Cordner in the EFL January transfer window. Ardley confirmed that interest had been shown in defender Cordner, who
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Police seize suspected drugs worth £100,000 after high-speed chase on M1
Police seized suspected drugs worth £100,000 after a high-speed chase on the M1 ended when officers rammed a vehicle. North Yorkshire Police said officers spotted a vehicle driving dangerously on the M1, heading towards Leeds, at 4.30am today (
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York in snow: remembering the freezing Beast from the East in 9 photos
AS York and the rest of the country endures another cold spell with snow and freezing temperatures we take a look back to the notorious 'Beast from the East'. This was the freezing weather front that hit us six years ago in February 2018. The
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Flooding expected in York after snow and rain - Environment Agency
Flooding is expected in York after today’s (Thursday, February 8) snow and rain, the Environment Agency warned. The agency expects the Ouse to start rising tomorrow morning and be above the top of its normal range at the Viking Recorder (1.9m)
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York Knights assistant spends 'eye-opening' day with Super League champions
YORK Knights assistant coach Paul Cooke spent an 'eye-opening' day with Wigan Warriors this week, taking in a training session with the current Betfred Super League champions. Cooke, who enjoyed a successful career in the sport's top-flight with
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Mayor candidate’s van gets stuck in snow on ‘treacherous’ North Yorkshire road
A North Yorkshire mayor candidate had to put campaigning on hold temporarily after his van became stuck in snow. Keane Duncan was driving his van – named Peggy – between Lofhouse and Fearby near Masham this morning (Thursday, February 8) when
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Scene of devastation as large trees brought down in York
SEVERAL large trees in York have fallen victim to the storms and flooding of recent weeks. A number of mature trees have either fallen down entirely or suffered severe storm damage along the the river Ouse close to Millennium Bridge. Read
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A statistical look at York City's 2023/24 season so far
YORK City are now 30 matches into the Vanarama National League season and find themselves just two points clear of the relegation zone, after managing just seven victories all campaign. In many ways, this season hasn’t gone to plan for York. After
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RECAP: Met Office warns of disruption as snow falls in York and North Yorkshire
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Snow falls in York as Met Office issues yellow warning
Snow has started to fall in York as the city braces for more cold weather. A yellow warning for snow has been issued by the Met Office until 6am tomorrow (Friday, February 9). The agency warns that disruption is likely on the roads and railways
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Man dies after van crashes into wall
A MAN has died after a crash in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say the crash happened in Ruston Parva near Driffield yesterday (February 7). Read next: Warning issued in North Yorkshire as yellow warning for snow comes into force
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'Covid inquiry teaches us nothing and is a waste of money' - letter
Inquiry teaches us nothing and is waste of money WHILE the rest of us endure a cost of living crisis, the government can't resist the urge to throw our money down the drain on pointless public inquiries in search of virtuosity, thinking it will
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RECAP: Three taken to hospital after crash on major road in York
5:10pm North Yorkshire Fire and rescue have confirmed that a woman was extricated from a vehicle, she suffered muscular
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Firm with York shop releases huge 1kg doughnut for Valentine’s Day
A firm with a shop in York has released a whopping 1kg doughnut for Valentine’s Day. Bakery brand Project D, which has a shop in Parliament Street, made a '24 Karat Magic Love Heart Mega’. It’s covered with 24-carat edible gold leaf, measures
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Ex-York District schoolboys awarded All-American award
EX-YORK District Schoolboys, North Yorkshire District and i2i Football Academy players Max Tweddle and Owen Marshall were both awarded an All-American Award this month for their separate football achievements in the USA. Max and Owen met in 2011
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Three taken to hospital after crash on major road in York
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a major road in York. The road is blocked with queueing traffic on the A64 westbound between Hull Road Grimston Bar interchange and the A19 Fulford Road interchange. Steve Harris, owner
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'Used needles are super dangerous' - why this York business wants security gate
A SECURITY gate may be installed at the front of a popular York business because its entrance is being used for antisocial purposes including drug use, says its owner. Brett Turner, of piercing shop That Place at 21Colliergate, has applied to the
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Sad sight of tree brought down after floods - York's week in 10 pictures
FROM amazing skies, to the first signs of spring, and golden hour light across the roof tops, these amazing photos capture York in all its splendour! Thanks to our brilliant Camera Club members for taking these photos showing this week in York.
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Warning issued in North Yorkshire as yellow warning for snow comes into force
A WARNING has gone out to anyone travelling in York and North Yorkshire ahead of predicted snowfall today (February 8). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued the advice as a yellow weather warning for snow and icy conditions comes
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York man appointed regional director for major rail company
A YORK man has been appointed as regional director for a major rail firm. Northern's former head of retail operations, Jason Wade, has been announced as the regional director for the North East. He replaces Kerry Peters who has moved to lead
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1980s pop legend is bringing UK tour to the stage in York
A 1980s legend is bringing his solo tour to York, and he's being accompanied by a brass band. Tony Hadley, formerly of Spandau Ballet, is bringing "The Big Swing Tour" to York Barbican on March 8. The Tour will see Tony perform songs by the
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Budget cuts 'will impact social care in York' says non-profit group boss
A VOLUNTARY group which works with care providers in York fears it could lose all its council funding as a result of planned council budget cuts. The York-based Independent Care Group (ICG) acts as link between the council and dozens of care providers
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Rise in number of registered sex offenders living in North Yorkshire
The number of registered sex offenders living in North Yorkshire has risen - but police say the increase should be seen as a positive. Data released by the Government's multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA) reveals that in the year
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Bus driver could get longer jail term over death of 'much-loved' school employee
The Attorney General is considering whether to seek a longer sentence for the bus driver whose driving killed a “very special" York school employee. Jonathan Eaves, 25, was jailed for four years and eight months after pleading guilty to causing
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York Green Party calls for ultra low emission zone and 10mph speed limits
Council chiefs in York are being urged to "fix our transport networks" by the city's Green Party - while also taking steps to help tackle the current climate crisis. Consultation on City of York Council's draft transport strategy closed earlier
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More than 60 homes to go on sale this year at prime York site
MORE than 60 properties will go on the market this year at a prime development under construction in York. About 93 homes are currently being built at Persimmon's Bootham Crescent site - the former home of York City Football Club. Of that number