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Camaraderie pleases York City boss after contested Oldham draw
NEAL ARDLEY praised the performance of his York City squad after a tightly-contested 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic. Despite going into the match as clear underdogs, Ardley’s side were able to earn an important point against play-off bound Oldham
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York City unfortunate not to defeat play-off bound Oldham
YORK City were unfortunate not to claim all three points in a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Oldham Athletic. Despite York being nine places beneath Oldham in the Vanarama National League table, there was very little to separate the two sides as the
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Three missing York teenagers found safe and well
Three missing York teenagers who sparked an urgent police search on Tuesday have all been found safe and well. North Yorkshire Police officers were "concerned for the welfare" of the two boys and a girl, aged 14, 15 and 16. But in an update
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MATCH RECAP: York City vs Oldham Athletic
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Legal Column: Are you an FCA/PRA regulated employer?
Navigating employment law disciplinary processes can be complicated at the best of times. However those employing staff in this regulated sector must also fulfil their notification and reporting obligations to the Financial Conduct Authority
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All the Barclays Bank branches closing in 2024 as £2bn cut back revealed
Barclays is set to close more than 80 stores across the UK in 2024. The major high street bank revealed on Tuesday (February 20) plans to cut back on £2 billion in costs by 2026. This comes off the back of the bank already spending around £1
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Don't forget! This is when Mother's Day will take place in 2024
In just a few weeks, mums and guardians across the UK will be enjoying a day of bliss. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching as supermarkets fill the shelves with cards, flowers, gin and chocolate. Of course, you’ll want the exact date for the
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Thief strikes at York gym - police release CCTV images
A THIEF has struck at a York gym. North Yorkshire Police say that on the morning of Tuesday, January 23, property belonging to two members of the public was stolen from a city centre hotel gym. A police spokesman said: "Following the theft,
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Three men charged with theft after van spotted in North Yorkshire
Three men have been charged with theft after their van was spotted by police in North Yorkshire. On Thursday, February 15, scrap metal worth about £1,000 was stolen from a garden in Seamer near Scarborough. North Yorkshire Police said the incident
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80 jobs promised in 60-bed care home scheme approved at York 'Green Belt' location
EIGHTY jobs are promised when a new care home opens on the edge of York towards the end of next year. City of York Council has approved the 60-bed scheme, despite the Green Belt location, at 31 Shipton Road, Clifton. East Yorkshire-based Yorkare
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Selby Town unable to fight back against hungry Horbury
SELBY Town were unable to fight back from two goals down against Horbury Town in the Northern Counties Eastern League division one. James Cusworth opened the scoring for Horbury after only two minutes and added a penalty on the half hour to seal
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Popular ride back in operation at major York attraction
A POPULAR ride at the heart of a major York tourist attraction is back in operation. As The Press reported at the time, the famous ride at Jorvik Viking Centre in Coppergate broke ahead of the start of this years Viking Festival earlier this month
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Woman arrested in connection with North Yorkshire antisemitic tweets investigation
A WOMAN has been arrested by North Yorkshire Police in connection with an investigation into antisemitic ‘tweets’ shared on X, formerly known as Twitter. A police spokesman said she remains in custody while enquiries continue. Read next
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today
The Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The Body Shop
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Three people charged after protest at Prime Minister’s North Yorkshire home
Three people have been charged after a protest at the Prime Minister’s North Yorkshire home. A man and two women have been charged with criminal damage after the protest in Kirby Sigston on August 3, 2023, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson
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"Absolute nonsense" - York City boss slams potential new blue card
"IT'S absolute nonsense." That was the verdict of York City manager Neal Ardley on the potential introduction of a new blue card. The new blue card results in a ten minute sin bin, similarly to rugby, with the International Football Association
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Pressure group says York bus improvements must make more progress
A PRESSURE group calling for improved bus services in York has called a committee set up between the council and York’s local bus operators a ‘useful talking shop’ - but said progress has not been made on key issues. Members of York Bus Forum (
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First trade fair has York family firm singing with success
A FOURTH-GENERATION family-owned York business is reporting success with its first-ever trade show, which has since boosted the successful business further. Simon Baynes Wholesale showcased its best produce in the historic Merchant Taylors Hall
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Masked men throw debris at police car during chase in North Yorkshire
Two masked men threw debris at a police car during a chase in North Yorkshire today (Tuesday, February 20), police said. They were sitting on a quad bike that had been stolen from a garage in a rural location east of Skipton, a North Yorkshire
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York City 'feels like home' for new addition Charlie Allen
YORK City already 'feels like home' to new addition Charlie Allen ahead of his potential debut this evening, as the Minstermen welcome Oldham Athletic to the LNER Community Stadium (7.45pm). Allen completed a one-month loan switch to York on Monday
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Raiders with hammers threaten staff in North Yorkshire village
THREE people armed with hammers threatened staff in a raid in a North Yorkshire village. North Yorkshire Police is investigating a robbery at a post office in Monk Fryston near Selby that happened at about 4.40pm on Monday, February 19. Read
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£795k investment announced to maintain lighthouses in North Yorkshire
A major £795,000 investment has been agreed to maintain two lighthouses in North Yorkshire. The funding from North Yorkshire Council will improve the harbours in Scarborough and Whitby, council bosses say. A total of £543,000 has been allocated
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Police investigation into antisemitic comments on social media in North Yorkshire
AN investigation is underway in North Yorkshire following antisemitic tweets. North Yorkshire Police have not gone into detial but say the posts which were shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, are believed to have been shared between Wednesday
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Scam warning to residents in York and North Yorkshire
A WARNING has gone out to anyone with a TV licence in York or North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say a fake TV Licensing email scam is doing the rounds and they are asking people to be on their guard. Read next: Major road through
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York City Supporters' Trust update into police incidents at Hartlepool
YORK City Supporters’ Trust is continuing its investigation into the post-match trouble following the Minstermen’s 2-1 defeat at Hartlepool United last month. Fans clashed with Cleveland Police officers as they began to make their ways back to
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What are the symptoms and causes of skin cancer and how do I avoid getting it?
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, but do you know the symptoms to look out for or what causes it? People all over the world have been affected by skin cancer including the likes of Duchess of York - Sarah Ferguson, Australian
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Burglar strikes at church in North Yorkshire town
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a burglar struck at a church in North Yorkshire. An unknown person entered St Michael’s Church in Scarborough at about 3.50am on Thursday, February 1, by smashing a toilet window
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York City's Olly Dyson extends Scarborough stay after injury
YORK City midfielder Olly Dyson has extended his loan stay with Scarborough Athletic until the end-of-the-season. Dyson returned to York after suffering a foot injury, wearing a protective boot as a cautionary manner, having initially joining Scarborough
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Extra facilities approved at expanding York community centre
A thriving York community centre has received a further boost with approval for even more expansion. City of York Council has agreed to plan from the Poppleton Community Trust to build a new club house, create a padel court and a pétanque rings
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Proposed cuts to York's library budget are 'short-sighted and ignorant'
Libraries are vital facilities, their staff providing educational, social and information services all rolled into one. I write this sitting in York Central Library as I do not have a PC or internet access at home. Yes, there are actually many
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'The long waits in York's A&E are absolutely shocking’
I read your recent article about the long wait time in York A&E (Patient left waiting 10 hours in agony in York Hospital, February 10) - funnily enough whilst waiting in A&E! Personally I don’t think enough is being said on the matter.
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Heartbreak for York tennis talent Jubb in Glasgow Challenger Final
YORK-BORN tennis talent Paul Jubb missed out on a second ATP Challenger title as he was narrowly beaten by Clement Chidekh in the Lexus Glasgow Challenger Men's Singles Final. Having lost the first set 6-0, the Frenchman prevailed to take the final
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Plaques honour war heroes who saved lives after bomb hit railway yard
New blue plaques have been installed at an East Yorkshire railway station honouring two men who saved countless lives when a bomb hit a nearby yard during the Second World War. Railway men Arthur Harrison and George Whitehurst were at Bridlington
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Which? issues scam warnings to all Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X users
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) are still littered with scam ads, a watchdog has warned. Consumer experts Which? found “blatant” fraudulent advertising, from copycats of major retail brands
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Average UK home to face £103 council tax rise as councils avoid financial crisis
The average Band D household's council tax is set to face an increase of £103 as councils try to avoid financial distress. Analysis has found that nearly all top-tier councils are looking to raise council tax by the maximum permitted amount.
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Better mobile coverage helps after North Yorkshire hikers injured
BETTER mobile phone coverage in parts of rural North Yorkshire helped when a group of walkers got injured. Photographer and creator of the popular walking blog www.HikingPhotographer.uk Stuart Hodgson said mobile connectivity came to the rescue
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York was nearly a ‘city of vicars’ instead of a 'city of Vikings'
In April, Jorvik will turn 40. In the first of a series of articles, STEPHEN LEWIS looks at how the idea for the Viking centre was born YORK could so easily have been the City of Vicars, rather than the City of Vikings. If only a pesky PR man had
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York MP accuses Government of 'short-term thinking' on short-term holiday-lets
THE MP for York Central has hit out at short-term holiday-let proposals revealed by the government. Michael Gove, secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, has announced proposals to require planning permission for short-term
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Major road through North Yorkshire reopens
Part of a major road in North Yorkshire has reopened this morning having been closed for days. Lane 2 has been closed on the A64 in both directions approaching the A1M junction 44. A lane was also closed on the roundabout at junction 44 for emergency
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'Oh he really is our hero' say kids, as popular York headteacher retires
THE retiring headteacher of a York primary school has been given a hero’s send-off. Naburn village hall echoed to the sound of children singing ‘Oh he really is our hero!’ at a special farewell assembly for outgoing Naburn Primary headteacher Jonathan
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York Lib Dems to stage a 'support our libraries' rally ahead of crunch budget meeting
A RALLY in support of York’s libraries will be staged ahead of a crucial city council budget meeting on Thursday. The meeting is expected to finalise a raft of proposed savings totalling more than £14 million the Labour-run authority says is necessary
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York and North Yorkshire youth receive Start Up Loans from British Business Bank
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, says it has provided more than £100m worth of funding to business owners aged between 18-24 years old, equating to over 15,000 loans since the programme launched in 2012. From this national total
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New shop opens in Grade II listed building in York city centre
A NEW store has opened in a Grade II listed building in York's city centre. Edwardian Bedding, a furniture and bedding company from South Yorkshire, has opened its sixth store. The firm was established in 1978 and currently has stores in Mexborough
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Duo jailed for Molotov cocktail car explosion outside North Yorkshire home
TWO arsonists who used a Molotov cocktail to start a £12,000 blaze near a house where a North Yorkshire family was sleeping have been jailed. Colm Doyle, 31, and John Marc Smith, 61, destroyed a car at the centre of a dispute between a car dealer
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Car mechanic jailed for 100mph police pursuit after pub visit
A driver who hit 100mph on a 30mph village road during a police pursuit has been jailed. York Crown Court heard that Ronnie Lee Harrison twice failed to stop for police when he drove away from the pub where he had been drinking with friends.
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Archbishop of York says his new book is about 'big ideas behind big words'
ARCHBISHOP of York Stephen Cottrell has spoken about the ideas and challenges behind his new book. P is for Pilgrim: A Journey from A to Z, was released last week (February 15) and Archbishop Stephen said the idea of the formatting came some years
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HMRC Targets UK Gig Economy Income in 2024
HMRC has introduced new rules requiring popular online platforms to disclose income earned by UK individuals. The changes affect those earning money on sites like eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Fiverr, Upwork, Uber, Deliveroo, and more. With the updates taking
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Campaign steps up for York businesses to be ‘good’
A campaign backed by scores of York businesses has been spreading the message about ‘good’ businesses. Good Business Week, an awareness week campaign hosted by the Good Business Charter, ran from 5February 5 to the 11th. Instead of focusing
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Plans reveal how new restaurant at former Banks Musicroom site in York could look
Plans submitted to City of York Council show how a new restaurant at the former Banks Musicroom site could look. As The Press revealed on Saturday (February 17), Tom Limbert, director of Central Retail, said Thai restaurant chain Giggling Squid