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80 York homes without power last night
UPDATE: The Press understands that power has now been restored. About 80 properties in the South Bank area of York were left without power last night. Northern Powergrid said the loss of power was due to an ‘unexpected problem’ with cables
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Will there be a minute's silence on the Covid National Day of Reflection 2024?
Marie Curie will be leading the fourth annual Day of Reflection across the UK tomorrow as a way of remembering all the lives that were lost during the Covid pandemic. Most of us will have known someone who sadly died during this difficult time
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Hinshelwood takes positives after York City fall into the drop zone
ADAM HINSHELWOOD took positives from his first outing as York City manager, despite suffering a 3-2 defeat to a clinical Wealdstone side. The newly-appointed York boss took charge of his first match as manager this afternoon, but wasn’t able to
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'Smouldering' washing machine sparks emergency call
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a York home this morning, after reports a washing machine had caught fire. Fire crews from both York and Acomb responded to the unidentified address at just after 11am. “Crews from York and Acomb attended reports of a
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Hinshelwood era begins in defeat as York City drop to Wealdstone
THE Adam Hinshelwood era of York City got underway with a 3-2 defeat to Wealdstone, as the Minstermen dropped into the Vanarama national league relegation zone. After the sacking of Neal Ardley on Monday, York moved quickly to appoint replacement
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DVLA warns drivers they could face £1,000 number plate fine following change
Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal as the new “24” vehicle registration number rolls out across UK roads. Drivers are being urged to make sure their licence plates are road legal or face a £1,000 fine, according
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New exhibition charts how York's Catholic women survived in 'era of persecution'
TWO of York’s most iconic historic houses join forces from today to celebrate their ‘illegal’ Catholic heritage. The Bar Convent was at one time a ‘secret’ convent operating a pioneering school for girls. Fairfax House, meanwhile, once belonged
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Can I still use old first and second-class stamps? Royal Mail explains what to do
Royal Mail stamps with barcodes were brought into circulation back in 2022. They were introduced as part of a move to modernise the service and to allow enhanced security features, Royal Mail previously said. It also said barcodes would “enable
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Family of missing Seth Martin ‘distraught and desperate' as York search continues
The family of a Spanish man who has been missing from his home in York for a week have urged the Spanish authorities to send a team to help with the search for him. Seth Martin, 31, was last seen at his home address in the Clifton area at about
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Village pub near York on the market for nearly £600k
A picturesque village pub near York is on the market for nearly £600,000. The Rose & Crown at Sutton-on Forest is being marketed by York-based estate agent Barry Crux & Co for £595,000. Alternatively, it is available to rent for £45,000 a year
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Which music artist has won the most BRIT Awards? See how many awards they've won
The BRIT Awards are taking place tonight (March 2) and music artists will be hoping to scoop prizes for their work. The annual awards ceremony will see the likes of Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa and Raye perform this year. But which artist has won
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LIVE BLOG: York City vs Wealdstone
5:06pm Thankyou for joining us this afternoon, and we'll see everyone on Tuesday night!
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Animal expert issues warning to pet owners over spaying and neutering
An animal expert has issued a warning to pet owners about the risks around spaying or neutering. Having your pet neutered can help prevent your pet from developing serious health issues in the future, like certain cancers or pyometra, a serious
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Young Reporter- The World cup 1966 - Chloe Dolphin Franklin college
England has had a long sports history spanning football, rugby, formula 1 and so much more. So, trying to put down one significant event England has achieved too is exceedingly difficult. However, above all the achievements that England has achieved
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York braces for a 'geek invasion' as Comic-Con returns this weekend...
YORK will be taken over tomorrow by an invasion of aliens, superheroes and weird and wonderful monsters from Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and other cult sci-fi favourites Yes, you guessed it - Comic-Con returns to Knavesmire tomorrow for a winter
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The best days to travel (and where to go) this Easter to avoid the crowds
Travel experts at Expedia have revealed everything you need to know before booking an Easter getaway. Whether you're looking for the trendiest locations to jet off to or the least busy times to fly, the travel brand has crunched the numbers.
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200 striking junior doctors off work in York and Scarborough each day last week
ABOUT 200 junior doctors were absent from work at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Trust from Monday to Wednesday last week during the latest round of industrial action, data from NHS England reveals. The strike ran for five days, from 7am
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National Day of Reflection to be held this weekend- Why is the day marked?
A national day of reflection will be held tomorrow to remember all those who died during the pandemic. March 3 will mark the first annual day of reflection since the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration published its final report in September.
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Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland top UK music charts with new album Swing Fever
Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland’s collaborative album Swing Fever has debuted at number one in the UK charts. The record is comprised of covers from the big band era, featuring tracks including Lullaby Of Broadway, Good Rockin’ Tonight and Pennies
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TONIGHT: The Brit Awards 2024 - how to watch, who are the hosts and who is performing
One of the biggest music celebrations of the year has arrived, as The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard will air on ITV this evening. First launched in 1977, the awards “celebrate not just the biggest successes in music but also operate as an important
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Royal Mail announces another stamp price increase from April
The price of stamps is set to rise again next month, with the price of second-class stamps increasing by more than 10 per cent from April. Royal Mail said the price of first-class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.35 and second-class stamps will
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'We will remember him': police tribute to DC Norman Garnham on anniversary of murder
POLICE have made a moving tribute on social media to a young North Yorkshire officer who was murdered 47 years ago. DC Norman Garnham, who was 25, was fatally stabbed by a knife-wielding teenager in the village of Skeeby near Richmond shortly after
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Midnight drama as log-burning stove sets fire to chimney
FIREFIGHTERS were called out in the middle of the night after a log-burning stove set fire to a chimney. A York fire crew was called to an address in Curlew Glebe, Dunnington, just before 1.30am last night. They removed the log-burner then
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Emergency crews respond following collision on York's outer ring road
EMEGENCY services were called when smoke was seen pouring from a car following a two-vehicle collision on York’s outer ring road near Monks Cross last night. Fire crews from York arrived at the scene of the collision, on the A1237, at 7.51pm.
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5 beautiful photos of our favourite local landmarks as we head into spring
HOW lovely do these local landmarks look as we head into spring? From crocuses by St William's College by Sue Gabbatiss to Garry Hornby's shot of Clifford's Tower behind a bed of red tulips, they all signal that spring is on the way. Thanks
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Recognise this old York photo? The site looks different today
REMEMBER when you could fill up your car from this petrol station? This photo, dating from the 1950s, shows Bristow's garage in Fulford Road, and comes from the council's Explore archive. The garage shut for good in 2003 - and the site remains
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Pet bereavement cafe to open in York: 'A place to share your grief'
PEOPLE grieving their beloved animals are invited to attend York's first pet bereavement cafe. The event will be staged at The Yorkshire Barn cafe at Murton Park (Yorkshire Farming Museum) and will take place on Monday March 11. The focus will
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Small plates deliver big flavours for couple's new restaurant - review
I HAVE to admit I have a weak spot for a menu full of small or tapas-style dishes. So-called 'small plates' menus are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. And you can see why. They seem to meet a variety of needs. Maybe you are not very
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These 3 North Yorkshire hotels are among UK's best 100 places to stay for 2024
A grade II listed Victorian stone building, a 19th-century country pub and an “elegant Edwardian edifice” in North Yorkshire have been revealed among the best places to stay in the UK for 2024, according to a newly published guide by The Times and
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REVIEW: Pilot Theatre in A Song For Ella Grey, York Theatre Royal
REVIEW: Pilot Theatre in A Song For Ella Grey, York Theatre Royal, Saturday, March 2, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, and on tour **** NEWCASTLE. Shopping for vintage clothes. Nights on the toon. Bamburgh Beach. Camping out. Beach parties. Cheap supermarket
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'National day of reflection' marks four years since UK's first Covid-19 death
A NATIONAL day of reflection on Sunday, March 3, will mark four years since the first Covid-19 death and lockdown in the UK. Different sets of Government statistics up to December last year show between 596 and 615 people in the City of York Council
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Rise in empty shops in York - but 'growing' demand from national retailers
The number of vacant shops in York city centre has risen in the last year - with more than nine per cent of retail space now standing empty. But one developer aiming to breathe new life into Coney Street in York said there was a "growing list"
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Famous authors take to stage to mark start of York Literature Festival
This week marks the start of the month-long York Literature Festival. The festival partners with York St John University to provide book lovers with engaging literary events to attend. Guests such as political pundit Iain Dale, Booker Prize
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From dance to paranormal investigations: More Things To Do in and around York
LITERATURE festivities, psychological bunny puppetry, sci-fi theatre, paranormal investigations and explosive dance promise out-of-this-world cultural experiences, reckons Charles Hutchinson. Festival of the month: York Literature Festival, ends
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Banned driver rammed police car during high speed city centre pursuit
A BANNED driver who rammed a police car during a York city centre pursuit will be sentenced by a crown court judge. The chase began after Adam John Humpherson, 37, stole a car parked on double yellow lines on Gillygate, said Alex Steadward, prosecuting
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Here are 7 of the best afternoon teas to share with loved ones in York
Sharing an afternoon tea with loved ones is just one of the many wholesome ways to spend your day in York. Not only that, but it's a chance to try a variety of cakes, bakes and delicately made finger sandwiches baked fresh at a local cafe or restaurant
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Sculptures appear in York city centre for first weekend of character trail
Sculptures have appeared throughout York city centre forming a character trail. Twenty-one of the characters – known as Snooks – will be hiding amongst the city’s cobbled streets and secret gardens for residents and visitors to find until April
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Meet the new boss at a hard hit North Yorkshire charity
A COUNSELLING service in North Yorkshire has a new man at the top. Wellspring, which has its headquarters at the former St Andrew’s Vicarage in Starbeck in Harrogate has appointed an interim chief executive officer, Nick Garrett, to take the place
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Record label boss on growing up in York, the nineties and how to enter the industry
Howard Corner spent most of his youth at record stores in York and gigs around the country. He’s now a director at one of the world’s most well-known record labels. “Honestly, I’m still living the dream. Working in music with amazing artists and
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York slip road set to close for more than a month
A SLIP road in close to York station is set to close to traffic for more than a month. City of York Council say that the Queen Street slip road which runs down to York RI gym will be closed between its junction with Queen Street and a location