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Key York cycle route closes its gates for the next 18 months
A KEY travel route in and out of York Station will potentially be closed for the next 18 months as part of the Station Gateway development. Gates have now been closed on the Lowther Terrace entrance to York Station and are likely to remain so until
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Spark missing for York Knights as boss has no complaints after Toulouse defeat
YORK Knights head coach Andrew Henderson had no complaints as his side fell to a 20-14 defeat to Toulouse Olympique in their home Betfred Championship opener at the LNER Community Stadium this afternoon. A Maxime Stefani double either side of a
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York Knights defeated by 11-man Toulouse despite late fightback
DESPITE a late comeback, York Knights could not find quite enough to get themselves across the line as they fell to a 14-20 defeat against 11-man Toulouse Olympique in their Betfred Championship home opener at the LNE R Community Stadium. Both
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Plastic container left on hob in property sparks major callout from firefighters
A plastic container left on a cooking hob in a North Yorkshire property sparked a major call out from firefighters. Two fire crews and an Ariel Ladder Platform were called to the scene in Eastfield, near Scarborough, shortly after 9.30am today
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Firefighters called after report of woman ‘hanging’ from window in North Yorkshire
Firefighters were called after a report of a woman “hanging” from the third-floor-window of a property in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. The crew rushed to the scene in North Marine Road, Scarborough, shortly after 8am today (Sunday, March
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Man injured in crash that leaves car in field near major road in North Yorkshire
A man was injured in a crash that resulted in a car ending up in a field near a major road in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews were called to the scene on the A19 at Borrowby, near Thirsk, at 1pm today (Sunday, March 31). No one was trapped
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You could be fined £100,000 if your smart doorbell is breaking the law - how to check
Millions of homeowners could be accidentally breaking the law, leaving them susceptible to fines of up to £100,000 or even criminal charges. Statistics show that nearly half of British homeowners have some form of surveillance system in place,
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MATCH RECAP: York Knights 14-20 Toulouse Olympique
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Drivers warned of £5,000 for travelling with dogs in your car
Drivers could face fines of up to £5,000 if they travel with dogs in the car and breach the Highway Code. The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit financially. The rule states that pets should
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Knights boss pleased with Dons response but concedes Toulouse is never easy game
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson is under no false illusions of the threat that Toulouse Olympique will pose when the sides meet at the LNER Community Stadium this afternoon (3pm). Both teams will be keen to bounce back from defeats on the opening
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These dog-friendly Easter eggs made my pet’s year (she even went on an egg hunt)
I’m embarrassed to say I treat my dog as a human, from toys (including a ball pool thanks to the TikTok algorithm), to outdoor coats and food – I give her almost everything a child owns but in the most pet-friendly form. Is it because she is my
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Fire in York play area – emergency services called
Firefighters were called to a fire at a play area in York. The crew rushed to the scene in Sowerby Road at about 9.50pm yesterday (Saturday, March 30). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the small fire contained a mattress and pieces
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Nine vehicles damaged after fire in North Yorkshire
Nine vehicles were damaged after a fire in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews rushed to the scene in Brompton, near Northallerton, at about 10.15pm yesterday (Saturday, March 30). The fire was within a commercial compound in Station Road.
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Man falls six metres from landmark bridge in North Yorkshire
A man fell six metres from a landmark bridge in North Yorkshire suffering “unknown injuries”, the fire service said. Four fire crews and paramedics rushed to the scene near Whitby Swing Bridge, in Bridge Street, Whitby, at 12.13am today (Sunday
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Fire crew called after report of man ‘hanging’ from first-floor window in York
Firefighters were called to a report of a man “hanging” from a first-floor window in York, the fire service said. A fire crew rushed to the scene in Osbaldwick Lane at 11.45pm yesterday (Saturday, March 30). But when they arrived the crew were
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Emergency services rescue woman on wrong side of railings near York river
Emergency services rescued a woman who was on the wrong side of the railings near a river in York city centre. Two fire crews, paramedics and police officers were called to the scene in King's Staith near Ouse Bridge at about 10.30pm yesterday
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York choir has a wardrobe change - after 57 years
A York choir has changed its outfits - after 57 years in the same black blazers. The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir, colloquially known as ‘The Phil’, has recently launched a whole new uniform in preparation of a season of exciting shows.
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A plea to dog walkers: please keep your pet on the lead during the nesting season
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Dogs Trust are encouraging owners to keep their pooches on leads during nesting season from now until August. Visits to nature reserves, woodland and the wider countryside are relished in spring but it’s a busy time
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Do you have room in your home and heart for best friends Saffron and Domino?
THE RSPCA has not one pet who is desperately in need of a new home this week, but two. And they say that rabbits Domino and Saffron are such good friends that they'd really like to be able to rehome them together.. Anyone out there with a garden
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Biker used false number plates to disguise motorcycle he wasn't allowed to ride
A MOTORCYCLIST who used false number plates on a bike he couldn’t ride legally has been banned from the roads. Police found Callum James Ackroyd, 20, on a Phaser 600cc at Squires Café Bar near Sherburn-in-Elmet, a popular meeting place for bikers
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'It doesn't stop him' - York boy learns to walk again after spinal surgery
Friends and family of a little boy who had to learn to walk again after spinal surgery are organising events to say thank you for his care. Archie Pepper, four, from Wilberfoss, near York, has trouble with his balance and coordination and uses
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'It's so precious' - York woman makes jewellery with ashes of loved ones
A YORK woman has set up a business selling memorial jewellery in honour of her late mother. Clare Jagger, 38, works as an SEN teaching assistant during the day but spends her evenings running a small business, Everlasting Memory Keepsakes, where
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7 of the best garden centres in North Yorkshire to visit this spring and summer
The time of year has come when we dust the cobwebs off the greenhouse, start trimming back the dead heads in the garden and plan what summer blooms we want to add to the soil beds. For those who enjoy gardening, you might have even started sewing
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Free online NHS support can help you live well with type 2 diabetes
The NHS offers free support for adults living with type 2 diabetes through an online programme called Healthy Living. If you care for someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too. It is aimed at helping you learn more about type 2 diabetes
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Well-known York business in running for top award
ONE of York's longest established estate agencies is in the running for a top award. Naish Estate Agents, which is a residential sales and lettings business in High Petergate, and traces its trading roots as far back as 1939, has been nominated