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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax
In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally
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Neal Ardley cautious of Oldham test with York City in precarious place
YORK City will be wary of the task at hand when facing Oldham Athletic, according to boss Neal Ardley. Oldham have secured three victories in their previous five matches and find themselves in the Vanarama National League play-off spots, despite
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Dipo Akinyemi a 'doubt' for York City's clash with Oldham
NEAL ARDLEY has confirmed that Dipo Akinyemi is a 'doubt' for York City, ahead of their clash with Oldham Athletic at the LNER Community Stadium tomorrow evening (7.45pm). After suffering a back injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge
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New family attraction in York opens and has people jumping for joy!
A local York family, the Smiths, presided over the official reopening of Oxygen York on Clifton Moor Retail Park. Nanny Pat, 70 (aka Pat Reilly) and her grandson, Jake Smith, 8, cut the ribbon at Oxygen’s launch event, releasing 200+ bouncers and
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Two heads for Savills rural team in York and North Yorkshire
SAVILLS has announced two new heads of its northern rural professional team. The six-strong team will be spearheaded by Sam Greaves and Jennifer Dixon. York-based Sam joined Savills in 2014 after graduating from the University of Reading with a
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Return to rent market for established York and North Yorkshire estate agency
YORKSHIRE’S largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley is expanding its offering by re-entering the residential lettings and property management market in York, Harrogate and Ilkley. The new division will be headed up by Sophie Tillisch
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York City add highly-rated Leeds youngster Charlie Allen on-loan
YORK City have completed the signing of highly-rated Leeds United youngster Charlie Allen on an initial one-month loan deal. Neal Ardley has added Leeds prospect Allen on an initial one-month loan to help bolster York's battle to remain in the
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Major housing scheme and community centre planned for North Yorkshire village
FRESH plans have been submitted for a major housing scheme, with community centre, at a village near Selby. If approved, the scheme will deliver much-needed housing and what local volunteers have campaigned to get for seven years. Barrat Homes
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Man denies Boxing Day murder of Tadcaster man
A TADCASTER man has denied committing a murder near his home on Boxing Day morning. Taylor Fenwick, 22, is alleged to have killed Luke Miller, 23, also of Tadcaster. The murder is alleged to have taken place in Rosemary Court, the street where
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Burglars target much-loved place of worship in York
BURGLARS have targeted a much-loved place of worship in York. North Yorkshire Police say a burglary happened at Acomb Methodist Church in Front Street in Acomb in York between Sunday, February 11 and Monday, February 12. Read next:
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York girl in guelling 275-mile challenge inspired by sporting hero
A TEENAGER from York is taking on an epic 275-mile challenge in just seven days after being inspired by her sporting hero. Lauren Wood, who lives in central York is taking on the 7 in 7 Marathon Challenge for MND. This week, Lauren, who is
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Century-old York sports club at risk of closure unless it can find more players
A century-old institution in the centre of a York village may come to an end unless it finds support. Bishopthorpe Cricket Club, in Ferry Lane, play home matches in the Yorkshire Premier League Division Four and is on a recruitment drive to increase
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York firm tops £40m turnover with tenth buyout
YORK-BASED Green Building Renewables has bought a tenth company, giving it an annual turnover now exceeding £40m. Crawley-based Doré Woodman has joined Green Building Renewables’ nationwide network of renewable experts, allowing the company to
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Missing woman, 24, with links to York found safe and well after police appeal
A missing woman with links to York has been found safe and well after a police appeal. The missing 24-year-old named Rebecca was reported missing from her home in Hull on Wednesday, February 14. Humberside Police issued an appeal to find Rebecca
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Tadcaster Albion fail to derail Emley's charge to title
LEAGUE leaders Emley proved too much for Tadcaster Albion as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in the NCEL premier division. The Brewers had been handed a 5-1 thrashing in the reverse fixture in October and they again struggled to find a way through, with
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'Do not eat' warning to Lidl customers over cookies containing pieces of metal
Lidl customers have been warned not to eat a range of cookies on sale at the supermarket as they may contain pieces of metal. The supermarket is recalling various Tower Gate cookies because of the possible presence of metal, making them unsafe
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Mobile phone ban for schools in England gets step closer - the latest development
Plans to ban mobile phones in schools in England have moved a step closer with Government ministers publishing guidelines outlining how it will work. The new guidance has been hailed a "significant step" by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan who
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Homes plan back on agenda on site of well-known scrapyard near York
FRESH plans have been submitted for six homes on the site of the former Pigotts Autoparts in Strensall, near York. Jim Pigott has re-applied to build the homes on the 0.5ha site on Sheriff Hutton Road after City of York Council turned down the
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Man racially attacked in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been racially attacked in a North Yorkshire town. The county's police force say it happened at about 8.40pm on Saturday, February 3 in Albert Street in Harrogate. Read next: Thieves target vehicles in York suburb
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Chainsaw stolen during burglary at workshop in North Yorkshire
A chainsaw was stolen during a burglary at a workshop in North Yorkshire, police said. Other stolen items included a large vice and tools – including spanners and wrenches – after thieves struck at the property in Brokes Lane, in Brokes near Richmond
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Fast food staff help clean up York after Vikings march
FAST food staff and volunteers collected 10 bags of rubbish as they helped clean up York city centre after the 2024 Jorvik Viking Festival. On Saturday afternoon, thousands of visitors, shoppers and local residents lined the streets to see the
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Man found dead in North Yorkshire
POLICE are appealing for help after the death of a man found dead in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say officers are trying to trace the next of kin of Colin Coulson from Pickering. Read next: New £45 million centre to open
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Police appeal after burglary at home in North Yorkshire
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and information after a burglary at a home in North Yorkshire. Thieves struck at the property in the Holden Gardens estate – between Selby and Thorpe Willougby – between 3pm on Thursday, February 15, and
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Now more than 100 energy-efficient 'affordable' homes sought for York site
Plans have been submitted for more than 100 energy-efficient and affordable homes on a council-owned site off Fulford Road, York. The fresh application replaces plans for 85 homes on the 1.38ha Ordnance Lane site, which had been approved by the
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Cash payments set to be scrapped at all but two council run car parks in York
Cash payments could be limited to just two council-run car parks in York if recommendations are approved. The proposal is contained in a report from City of York Council's director of environment, transport and planning which will go to a meeting
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'Cuts are an insult to the office of York's Lord Mayor'
I wholeheartedly agree with Brian Watson (Letters, February 17) about the Mansion House and the civic party. Some 52 years ago I was privileged to live in York’s Mansion House during my late father Harry Boulton’s term as a Labour Lord Mayor (1972
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York hospital trust apologises for sign banning Indian food from library
The trust operating York Hospital has apologised for a sign banning Indian food branded “very smelly” from its library. The Press understands the sign displayed in York Hospital’s library read: “Hot and cold drinks are allowed in the library.
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New £45 million centre to open in York aimed at boosting public confidence in AI
A NEW £45 million centre is set to be opened in York aimed at boosting public confidence in new technologies such as AI. The University of York will launch the Institute for Safe Autonomy, a ‘living lab’ that provides research and development space
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York area medical supplies company ceases trading
A medical equipment company near York has ceased trading, pending the appointment of liquidators. Now, 184 items from OSR Medical of Marston Business Park, Tockwith, are up for sale by auction. Asset advisory firm Walker Singleton, which is
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Teenager charged after burglary in East Yorkshire
A TEENAGER has been charged following a burglary at the weekend in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say an 18-year-old man has been charged after they received reports of a burglary in Beverley during the early hours of Sunday morning (February
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Fundraising campaign to support leading North Yorkshire businessman
A North Yorkshire public relations company has launched a fundraising challenge for 2024 in support of friend, former colleague and popular Harrogate businessman David Simister. One of the district’s most well-respected figures, David, 58, suffered
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York city centre street reopens with anti-terror bollards in place
A busy York city centre street has reopened with anti-terrorism bollards in place. Work on the permanent protective measures has been completed in Blake Street. The sliding bollards have been installed outside Clarksons menswear. Blake
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York Knights set for League One test in 1895 Cup Quarter Finals
YORK Knights will host Oldham in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Quarter Finals after results elsewhere sealed their progression from the competition's group stages. Despite finishing as Group Three runners-up to Wakefield Trinity, the Knights have qualified
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Councillors in York set to get pay rise - as authority cuts services
Councillors at the City of York Council are set to receive a pay rise ahead of the authority’s annual budget meeting. The Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) has recommended that councillors receive a basic annual allowance of £11,392 backdated
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Major business group backs 'milestone' approval of new square for York city centre
A major business group has welcomed the approval of a new public square new public square planned for York city centre. The square will be the first piece of public realm for the massive York Central development which is set to transform the city
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Toll bridge re-opening boosts country resort near York as investment spree continues
Aldwark Manor Estate, north of York, is celebrating the re-opening of the nearby toll bridge by relaunching golf offering following a £4.5m spend on the course and its facilities. To mark the occasion and the end of a 25-mile detour for many guests
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Burglar strikes in North Yorkshire town
A BURGLAR has struck in a North Yorkshire town. The county’s police force say the burglary happened on Saturday night (February 17) in Stepney Road in Scarborough, near to the junction with Box Hill sometime between 6.30pm and 7.15pm. Read
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Thieves target vehicles in York suburb
THIEVES have targeted vehicles in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say that overnight on Friday (February 16) thieves broke into a number of vehicles stealing property in Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue, East Parade, Heworth Hall Drive and Chestnut
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There's no need to cut library funding or charge a 'green bin tax', say Lib Dems
YOU don’t need to slash library funding in York, or charge for emptying green bins. That is the message to York’s Labour administration from opposition Liberal Democrat councillors as they prepare to unveil their own ‘alternative budget’ this week
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Fewer buses and reduced operating hours proposed as part of York bus network plan
FEWER buses and reduced operating hours are among the bus service recommendations being made to City of York Council’s Executive this week. The council said ‘important updates’ on the future of the network will be presented to leaders in the administration
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Electronics manufacturing firm boosted by Made Smarter
A York-based electronics manufacturing partner has purchased new machinery with support from the Made Smarter programme. DJ Assembly has secured a maximum grant of £20,000 from the programme to support the acquisition of a Detech machine, a significant
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Homes across York can now access full fibre broadband with Zen
Monthly contract price, reliability and speed are the top three factors when choosing a broadband provider, research carried out on behalf of Zen Internet has revealed.* Over two fifths of UK adults have experienced a mid-contract price rise within
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Police seize car after roadside stop in North Yorkshire
A LAND Rover has been seized by police after a roadside stop in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say that while on motorcycle patrol yesterday afternoon (Sunday), PC Simpson spotted a Land Rover Freelander driving in Scarborough and initial