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York Knights breathe sigh of relief as Hingano cleared at tribunal
YORK Knights have been left breathing a sigh of relief after Ata Hingano was cleared at tribunal. The Tongan playmaker - and the Knights' last recognised half-back standing - had been handed a Grade E head contact charge following their 40-18 triumph
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Stranger picks up 13-month-old girl in York park and kisses her on the face
A stranger picked up a toddler and kissed her on the face in a York park, police said. Now officers are appealing for two "key witnesses" to come forward in the hope they can help identify the culprit. North Yorkshire Police said the incident
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Ollie Pearce hopes to bring Worthing's winning mentality to York City
“RUTHLESS, determined, a winner.” That is how new York City striker Ollie Pearce described Adam Hinshelwood as he reunites with his former boss at the LNER Community Stadium. Pearce, who scored an incredible 43 goals in 46 appearances last season
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‘We are appalled’: Anger as York St John University considering redundancies
York St John University has announced it is considering redundancies as part of plans to save millions of pounds. Around 30 jobs are at risk, including 12 academic roles across seven different subject areas, a university spokesperson said.
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Missing North Yorkshire man found safe
UPDATE: Missing Selby man Simon Jeffels has been found safe and well. AN urgent search is underway for a missing North Yorkshire man. Simon Jeffels, 53, was last seen at an address in Selby. North Yorkshire Police said his last sighting
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Wanted man with links to York may have fled to Thailand, say police
A wanted man with links to York may have fled to Thailand, police said. Luke Lawrence Atkin is wanted for failing to appear at court. The 36-year-old from Warrington, previously of York, was charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and failed
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Former Pickering Town pair step into management at Billingham Town
FORMER Pickering Town pair Jamie Poole and Paul Roddam have taken their first steps into management. The defenders, who made over 100 combined appearances for the Pikes, have taken the reins at Billingham Town. Steve Connolly, who had led Billingham
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Major York firm eyes £1bn take-over of Scottish rival
York-based Persimmon is reported to be exploring a £1bn take-over of a major Scottish rival. Persimmon, one of Britain’s biggest housebuilders, with a market capitalisation approaching £4.8bn, is reputed to been looking to buy the Cala Group.
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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. Andy Hugill, a digital PCSO for North
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Demolition work well underway on York city centre building
DEMOLITION work is well underway at a major building in York city centre. The former Swinson House in Piccadilly in York is almost half demolished. As The Press reported in March, Back Lane opposite the parish Hall in Dennis Street is currently
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Askham Bar railway station good: Barton station better
I like the idea of a railway station at Askham Bar (What about a station at Askham Bar?, Letters, May 25). It might cut down traffic to and from York College too. However, a problem could be that trains stopping there would interfere with the mainline
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'Welcome to York: but is it the 'pothole capital' or the Puddle District?'
In his May 27 Press letter David Martin takes a somewhat jaundiced view of that national obsession, potholes. I think they’re a deliberate scheme in York, a cunning plan by successive councils to emulate the Lake District…our very own inland lakes
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Boy, 13, suffers seizure after being attacked in North Yorkshire park
A 13-year-old boy suffered a seizure after being attacked in a North Yorkshire park, police said. The incident happened in Kellington Park, near to Kellington, south of Selby. The teenager suffered bruising and swelling to the back of his head
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York Knights to battle Super League heavyweights in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM awaits York Knights in a ground-breaking event early next year. Andrew Henderson’s side will face Betfred Super League giants Hull KR at the NRCA Stadium in the Dutch capital on Saturday, January 25. The Amsterdam Challenge will see
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: North Yorkshire MP launches re-election campaign
Britain’s Youngest MP, Keir Mather, has launched his campaign to become the Labour MP for the newly-redrawn Selby constituency. The event at Scott Road Community Centre was attended by Mayor and York and North Yorkshire David Skaith, Labour candidates
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Thief strikes at shop in North Yorkshire
A THIEF has targeted a shop in a North Yorkshire resort. The county's police have issued a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to following a theft from Penny Petroleum in Seamer Road in Scarborough. Read next: Fire in York
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Two men deny setting person on fire in York
TWO men have denied spraying a corrosive substance over a third man and setting him on fire. Joshua Anthony Strickland, 29, also denied trying to intimidate the third man by making threats and damaging a car at the home of the alleged victim’s
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Selby art students head to New York and tour iconic landmarks
Art students from Selby College travelled to New York City to tour the Big Apple’s iconic landmarks. The group of 40 crossed the Atlantic to enhance their learning – and explore the city described by level three art and design student Grace Ogle
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Motorcyclist, 65, dies in crash on North Yorkshire road
A 65-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash in North Yorkshire, police said. Officers said that the crash happened on the B1222 near Sherburn-in-Elmet, at around 2.50pm on Bank Holiday Monday (May 27). The collision involved a white
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GENERAL ELECTION 2024:'Council house kid' says he can win 'safe' Tory seat near York
A ‘proud council estate kid’ who grew up with a single mum and became the first in his family to attend university, is confident of becoming the Labour MP for a largely rural seat to the north and west of York. Bradford schoolteacher Ben Pickles
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Thunderstorm warning issued for York
A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for York and North Yorkshire, with the possibility of torrential downpours. The Met Office warning runs from 2pm until 7pm today (May 28), it encompasses the entirety of Yorkshire, and stretches as far as
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Victim left with broken jaw after North Yorkshire beer garden assault
A MAN has been left with a broken jaw after a fight in a pub beer garden. Two men were involved in the altercation at The New Globe Inn, Malton, which North Yorkshire Police says happened at about 11.45pm on Friday, March 29. Police are now
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Couple left devastated after house hit by lightning
FUNDRAISING is underway to help an elderly couple whose home has been hit by lightning. Residents in Holme-on Spalding-Moor in East Yorkshire have set up a JustGiving page to help raise £5,000 to help their neighbours whose home was hit by lightning
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Henderson hopeful of extending Hull FC pair's stay with York Knights
YORK Knights boss Andrew Henderson is hopeful of extending the loans of both Davy Litten and Franklin Pele. The pair arrived on initial two-week deals from Betfred Super League strugglers Hull FC earlier this month, following Black and Whites teammate
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Car crashes into wall in North Yorkshire town
A CAR has crashed into a wall in a North Yorkshire town. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called at 7.10pm last night (May 27) after reports of a crash in Pannal, Harrogate. A service spokesman said: “A crew from Harrogate
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Fire in York suburb started deliberately
A FIRE has been started deliberately in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at about 7.10pm last night (May 27) after reports of a fire in Kingsway North in Clifton. Read next: Couple left devastated
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Man missing from home in York found safe
UPDATED: the missing 74-year-old man from York has been found safe and well. POLICE are urgently searching for a missing man from York. North Yorkshire Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 74-year-old
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York researchers reveal the hidden powers of pollen
IT'S the bane of hayfever sufferers everywhere. But pollen is actually pretty amazing. It’s beautiful, for a start. Seen at ultra-high magnification, pollen grains have weird and highly distinctive shapes. But there’s much more to it than
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'We've done it!': campaign to save York's Severus Hill smashes through £70k target
YORK’S Severus Hill looks to have been saved. Campaigners are celebrating after smashing through the £70k target they set to enable them to buy the much-loved patch of wild nature in Holgate. “This is huge,” said Jo Patton of the Friends of
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Major York firm sold to French financier for reported '£1.5billion'
The family-owners of a major York employer look set for a pay-out topping £1.5 billion. The Shepherd family has sold Portakabin to French-owned finance company Antin Infrastructure Partners. Neither party will put a price on the sale, but when
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'They’ve shown real dedication and determination' - York students smash record
ONE York school has broken all its records for getting students places to study to become doctors, vets and dentists. Nine students from All Saints RC School in the city have been offered places at university to study medical degrees. Six future
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Dad who died aged just 46 in York inspires major event
A DAD who died in York aged just 46 has inspired a new mission for a city facility. The family of Dominic or Nick Ryan are keen to raise money to buy two special beds for St Leonard’s Hospice in Tadcaster Road. Nick’s wife, Louise and the family