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'Smoking's becoming fashionable again - but it's a dirty, filthy habit'
Walking in the campus of St John’s University at about 5pm on Friday I was surprised to see students sitting in the seating area outside the bar area smoking. The University and grounds are a designated ‘no smoking zone’ and yet at least two women
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Teenage sailor to make waves on international stage
A TEENAGE sailor from North Yorkshire has been selected to compete at the Youth Sailing World Championships this summer. Slingsby’s Matthew Rayner, 17, is among 14 promising young British sailors to have been chosen to take part in the prestigious
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‘We are truly heartbroken’: Family tribute to 'amazing' woman, 24, who died in crash
The heartbroken family of an "amazing" 24-year-old woman who died in a crash in East Yorkshire has paid tribute to her. Abbey Eldgey, from Driffield, was killed when a white BMW and black Audi crashed in Frodingham Road near to the junction with
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'Bus passengers will miss the gentle sweep of the Queen Street Bridge'
Already there seems to be nostalgia brewing for Queen Street Bridge - and not just through Press photos and coverage. Some bus passengers will miss that gentle sweep and slope that heralded the approach to York Station. As you crossed it there
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Two people treated by paramedics after vehicle crashes into building in town
A driver and their passenger were treated by paramedics after the car they were in crashed into a wall in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. Two fire crews, police and paramedics rushed to the scene in Knaresborough shortly before 12.50pm
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Council planners give their recommendation on major York Charity's childrens centre
Long-awaited plans from a York-based charity for a children’s activity centre on the edge of York look set for a boost next week. City of York planners are recommending that the council’s planning committee approve the centre when it meets next
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'You clearly have no idea what life is like in a stinking, mouldy home, Matthew'
It would seem that Mr Laverack (Letters, May 6) has no conception of what life is like in a stinking, mouldy home. Many council housing tenants are not in a financial position to move to another property. A young family we know were recently
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More schools in York say they were targeted by ‘left-over paint’ scam
More schools in York have told police they were targeted by a fraudster in a ‘left-over paint’ scam. North Yorkshire Police yesterday (Tuesday, May 7) revealed that two York primary schools – along with one in the Hambleton area – were visited
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Speeding driver clocked by police doing over 100mph on main road
A speeding driver was caught at over 100mph on a main road by police. North Yorkshire Police said the driver was reported for “high speed” on the A1M near Selby Fork yesterday (Tuesday, May 7). The driver was caught during a police crackdown
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Queueing because it was worth it! Was this the best butchers in York?
ANYONE recognise this old photo? It dates from the 1950s and shows a queue for the Bridge Street branch of York butchers' Wrights. For many years, the company had a factory at Skelton and shops around the city, including in Bridge Street, Acomb
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Metro mayor Skaith pledges to spend his first weeks in office 'listening to people'
YORK and North Yorkshire’s new metro mayor David Skaith has promised to spend his first few weeks in office listening to people. “It’s vital that communities understand the role of mayor and what it means,” Mr Skaith said. “This is a huge opportunity
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Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car on main road into York
A cyclist was taken to hospital after crashing with a car on a main road into York, the ambulance service said. The crash happened on the A19 at Clifton, near Clifton Green, which was closed for over two hours this morning (Wednesday, May 8).
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Former York City loanee John McGrath takes next step into management
A FORMER York City loanee has been appointed as a manager in the Vanarama National League North. John McGrath, who featured for York in 2013, has been unveiled as Buxton's new first-team manager. The 44-year-old has made the switch from Mickleover
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York hair and beauty salon proves a cut above
York Salon Millionhairs Hair & Beauty has won Local Salon of the Year. Three years ago, salon owner Emily Dodd took the plunge and took over the ownership of the Millionhairs business on Leeman Road during the Covid pandemic after renting a beauty
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Fourth event aims to boost York's creative sector
A CAMPAIGN to boost the creative sector in York and North Yorkshire stages a fourth event later this month. Organised by organisations including York BID, Aesthetica and York St John University, Reignite aims to attract inward investment, retain
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York council to end contract with Changing Lives as homeless services come 'in-house'
COUNCIL bosses look set to end their £1 million-a-year contract with Changing Lives to run two homeless hostels and other support services in York. Instead, if plans being put to the authority’s executive tomorrow are accepted, the council will
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Police swoop to seize large quantity of suspected cocaine in North Yorkshire
Police swooped to seize a large quantity of suspected cocaine destined for a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police said they became suspicious of a vehicle that was travelling to and from Scarborough. The force intercepted the vehicle
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Approval for bigger new HQ keeps firm in town near York
A MUCH larger HQ than earlier planned has been approved for a thriving Pocklington business. Tyre wholesaler Bond International was due to start work last year on the building but rapid and continued expansion needed something even bigger.
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'Bedlam' after serious crash causes congestion in North Yorkshire
Motorists described traffic 'bedlam' after a serious crash caused delays in a North Yorkshire town. Drivers were being advised to avoid the A59 (York Place) through Knaresborough earlier today (Wednesday, May 8) following the incident. The
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Former York City striker Viv Busby passes away, aged 74
FORMER York City forward and manager Viv Busby has sadly passed away, aged 74. Busby made 19 appearances for York from 1982 to 1983, netting four goals across two seasons as City featured in the Fourth Division of English football. He would
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York street among UK's most beautiful places (with 'irresistible' sandwich shop)
Shambles in York has been crowned one of the most beautiful places in Britain, according to Time Out. The famous street has been praised for having a “characterful row of twee shops” and an “irresistible” sandwich shop. It’s also been described
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Top city councillor renews backing for York hotel pods plan
A LEADING York councillor has renewed his call for a top York hotel to be allowed to have dining pods in its grounds. The Churchill Hotel at 65 Bootham, Clifton, has submitted fresh plans to have five dining pods in its front garden for five years
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Man left with serious head injuries after incident in York city centre
A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after an incident in York city centre. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in King's Staith between 2.15am and 4am on Tuesday (May 7). A force spokesperson said the circumstances
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TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list
Banking group TSB has announced plans to close 36 bank branches across the UK in a move that will see 250 jobs cut across the business. TSB is the latest high street bank to announce branch closures. The banks will begin closing their doors
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Woman suffers serious injuries in night-time attack
A woman suffered serious injuries in a violent night-time attack. Now North Yorkshire Police has released a CCTV image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with the assault. A force spokesperson said the attack happened on
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Thief steals bike from York Hospital - police issue CCTV of man they want to speak to
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a bike was stolen from York Hospital. North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened on Friday, March 22. "Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as
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Meet North Yorkshire star Georgia from BBC's I Kissed a Girl - who is she?
The UK’s first dating show for girls who like girls premiered on BBC Three last weekend (May 5) and it stars a local contestant from North Yorkshire. I Kissed a Girl follows on from the success of last year's I Kissed a Boy, but now it's the girls
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Why hasn't my wheelie bin been emptied? Waste expert explains 5 simple reasons
We have all been there, when we finish work or come home from a day out to find our bins haven’t been emptied. At first you might be wondering why on earth your black bin is still full at the top of your drive and even worse, where are you going
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Upcoming music events planned at surprising York venue
York Cemetery is more than a burial ground says Anthony Day NOT far from the city walls is a haven of peace. It's a wildlife park, it's a historic site, it's a three-times platinum award winner. It's York Cemetery. Established privately
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Major York riverfront spring clean is '75 per cent complete'
A bid to give York’s riverside a Spring clean is three-quarters complete. York BID, with partners and volunteers, have been sprucing up tired-looking benches, bike racks, bollards, bins, and other street furniture. The project began in January
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Main road into York reopens after crash
A main road into York has reopened after a crash involving a cyclist and a car. Drivers were being urged to avoid the A19 at Clifton, near Clifton Green, this morning (Wednesday, May 8), which was closed for over two hours due to the collision
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York restauranteur to reveal his recipe for success at business meeting
A LEADING York restauranteur will be sharing his menu for success at a business meeting staged by the Press and York St John University next week. Following on from the success of a first business networking event, a second gathering will now take
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Firefighters to the rescue after man gets locked out of room in York flat
Firefighters came to the rescue of a man who was locked out of a room in his York flat. The door’s mechanism broke meaning he could not enter the living room and kitchen of the property, off Heslington Road, last night (Tuesday, May 7). His
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York hospital's first babies: 'It was so quick, I gave birth with my clothes on'
As York maternity unit celebrates its 40th birthday we track down its first mums and babies from 1983/4 DOROTHY Popplewell almost never made it to York's new maternity unit for the birth of her son Kai. It was 40 years ago this week that the
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Air ambulance garden scoops top honours at North Yorkshire flower show
A life-saving charity has scooped top honours in a North Yorkshire flower show for its tranquillity garden. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) was named ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show for its new memorial gardens - and was also
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Who IS York and North Yorkshire's new 'metro mayor' David Skaith?
York and North Yorkshire’s new metro mayor David Skaith is a local man through and through. He grew up in Harrogate – where his family still live, and where his brother serves as a police officer. He himself now lives with his wife and two
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New metro mayor David Skaith pledges to be a 'spokesperson for the whole region'
YORK and North Yorkshire’s new metro mayor David Skaith has promised to rise above politics to be a 'spokesperson for the whole region'. He says it will be his job to act as the public face for the region: attracting investment, driving change
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Rare painting by 20th century musical icon set to go on sale in York
A PAINTING by a jazz icon is set to go on sale in York this week. The picture, called ‘White and Naked’, was painted by the great American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis and is expected to make between £8,000-£12,000 when it goes under the hammer in
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York to host cultural festival this weekend with music and entertainment
YORK will host to a cultural festival this week. Polish culture will take centre stage in York’s Explore Library with the return of the annual Polish Heritage Day on Saturday, May 11. In collaboration with Our City Hub, Polish Saturday School
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Things 'can't get any better' for York nursery group after national award
A York nursery group has scooped a top national award - after a second of its sites was recently rated 'outstanding'. Muddy Boots Nurseries has four sites in and around York - Poppleton, Acomb, Wilberfoss and Stamford Bridge. The nursery group
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Speeding York driver avoids ban because of risk of 'exceptional hardship'
A YORK motorist twice caught speeding on motorways has been spared a driving ban because of the effect on his business and staff. John Edis Ratcliff, 62, of Sawyer Walk, Dunnington, was clocked doing 80mph on the M62 near Bradford on Christmas
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Banned driver caught speeding gave innocent woman's name to police
A BANNED driver who gave another woman’s name when caught speeding at the end of a 50-mile journey has been barred from driving – again. A police camera clocked Jade Mathews driving a Mercedes A-class five-door car on the A64 near Grimston Bar
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York man stars in new E4 reality TV dating show
A YORK man is taking part in a new reality dating experiment on Channel 4. Love Triangle, already a firm favourite amongst viewers in Australia, premiered on British screens last month and is set to fill the void left by the end of the hit show
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New database set to collect details of all actors and filmmakers in York
A NEW database is set to gather details of all the actors and filmmakers in York. University of York film lecturer, James Richards, plans to create the online database for professional and amateur actors from the York area. James said: "I’ve
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NHS trust organises first race of its kind at York Knavesmire
AN NHS trust becomes first in the region to stage its own running event. The Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust founded the TEWV 10K. The 500-strong and fully booked inaugural event took place at the Knavesmire in York on Sunday
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Gig at York library to celebrate major milestone
York library is marking a major milestone with a gig inside the much-loved venue. Explore York Libraries and Archives is celebrating 10 years of running library services in the city. On Sunday, May 19, it will host live music and events at