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Applegarth opens up on shock York Knights appointment as club full of ambition

MARK Applegarth admits his appointment as York Knights’ new head coach came as just as much of a surprise to him as it did to supporters. The former Wakefield Trinity boss returned to the Knights last week as part of a behind the scenes restructuring

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Revealed: Major York projects that could be funded by new combined authority

A  construction ‘skills village’, free cultural opportunities for young people and dualling major roads are among the York projects council officials hope the new combined authority will help fund. More e-charging points at council car parks and

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Staff to own North Yorkshire wholesale business

Thirsk wholesaler Crofter’s Foods Ltd has become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). More than 10 staff have become part-owners of the artisan food and drink business. Founded in 2005 by Grahame and Jane Armitage, the firm works with small local

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Growth at York rail firm as it launches new division

York-based railway engineering and design company PBH Rail Group has expanded its rail infrastructure services with a new civil engineering division and appointing industry engineer Gary Robson to run the new team. With 25 years in the rail industry

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Ten fire engines tackle blaze at North Yorkshire brewery

Dozens of firefighters were tackling a blaze at a brewery in North Yorkshire today. Fire crews were alerted to Tower Brewery, in Wetherby Road, Tadcaster, at 8.55am on Thursday (June 13) after reports of smoke coming from the site. Several

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Global success for North Yorkshire distillery

A North Yorkshire distillery has won gold, amid a raft of other awards in the 2024 International Wines and Spirits Competition (IWSC). Spirit of Yorkshire, based at Hunmanby, near Scarborough, received one gold, five silver, and one bronze award

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Former York City loanee snapped up by Scunthorpe United

SAM FISHBURN has himself a new club after his short loan stint with York City last season. Fishburn, who joined York in late March, made just three appearances for City in a loan deal until the end-of-the-season from Fleetwood Town.  Following

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Here, there, everywhere. Photos of 'Fantastic Mr Fox' spotted all across York

SIGHTINGS of a lone fox are being reported in York. A single fox has been photographed on the bridge over the Foss on Fossgate, as well as passing by The Windmill and also trying to snatch an egg that has been left out. The images have been

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New wine bar opens in prime York site

A NEW wine bar has opened its doors at a prime York site. Stephen Andrews, the head chef and founder of Fish&Forest in York, has opened Notes Wine Bar in Micklegate in the former Fish&Forest site, as Fish&Forest is in the process of

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Planners back gym opening in out-of-town shopping park

City planners are backing a scheme that will see a nationwide gym chain come to York. Earlier this year, the Trustees of the Monks Cross Shopping Park applied to City of York Council to make changes to part of a unit to create a gym. The scheme

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on major North Yorkshire road

A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a crash on a major road in North Yorkshire. The crash happened earlier this morning (June 13) on the A19 near Walden Stubbs south of Selby. A spokesperson said: “The incident, which involved a red Honda motorbike

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York golf course submits plans for new facilities

A York golf club aims to improve facilities with a new building featuring two practice simulators, fitting bay and a shop. Heworth Golf Club at 3 Muncastergate has submitted an application to City of York Council to erect a single-storey building

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Huddersfield Town's pre-season visit to York City mutually cancelled

YORK City's pre-season friendly with Huddersfield Town has been mutually cancelled.  After an agreement was reached by both parties, York have confirmed that their match with Huddersfield at the LNER Community Stadium on Wednesday, July 10 (7pm

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Newly-promoted Braintree Town swoop for released York City man

FINLAY BARNES will be remaining in the Vanarama National League next season, after agreeing a move to a newly-promoted side.  After York City confirmed yesterday evening that Barnes would be leaving the Minstermen by mutual consent, the attacking

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Meet the ordained Buddhist monk who wants a referendum on the Royal Family

An ordained Buddhist monk aiming to become a York MP wants a referendum on the future of royal family, as part of his radical manifesto. Alasdair Lord is standing in York Central as an Independent, saying that this gives him the freedom for such

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'Stay inside and keep windows shut' warning to residents in North Yorkshire town

RESIDENTS have been asked to stay inside and keep their windows and doors closed as firefighters battle a brewery fire in Tadcaster. As The Press is reporting today, emergency services are currently on the scene at a fire at a brewery in the town

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York club in high spirits as it prepares for whisky festival

Whisky lovers in York are in high spirits as they gear up for a second Summer Festival. In its first year, the York Whisky Club Whisky Club staged a Christmas Micro-festival which was such a great success, the club followed that with a Summer Festival

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Police officer injured in incident in North Yorkshire

A POLICE officer has been injured in an incident in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened at about 1.05pm on Tuesday (June 11) an orange motorcross motocycle, had been driving around the Helredale Road, Larpool Crescent

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RECAP: Fire at North Yorkshire brewery - residents told to keep windows closed

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York's title bid hit with blow after shock defeat to Driffield Town

YORK’s pursuit of the top two took a blow after a shock defeat at the hands of Driffield Town. A superb effort from Driffield saw the hosts win the clash by 71 runs, thanks to an expert bowling display that reduced York to being all out after just

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Fire at North Yorkshire brewery – emergency services on the scene

Emergency services are on the scene at a fire at a brewery in North Yorkshire. Several fire crews are dealing with the incident at the disused building at Tower Brewery, in Wetherby Road, Tadcaster. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said

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North Yorkshire sausage firm hopes to score in EUROS with mini-burgers

A North Yorkshire sausage manufacturer is celebrating the EURO24 tournament with a special limited-edition range of its burgers. Bedale-based HECK! has coincided the launch of its packs of nine mini-burger sliders with the start of the tournament

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Charity day at York Racecourse promises day of action for fans

BUILDING on 52 years of popularity with racing fans and with now over £10million already raised for good causes, Macmillan Charity Raceday at York Racecourse on Saturday June 15 promises to be an afternoon of quality racing that again helps those in

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York Minster fire forty years on: new exhibition to revisit horror lightning strike

Forty years after a bolt of lightning struck the roof of York Minster – causing a fire to rip through the historic cathedral – a new exhibition will look back at the heroic rescue efforts of those involved on the night.   The exhibition – Out of

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Eight York Valkyrie to face off in 'War of the Roses' clash

EIGHT York Valkyrie stars are set to feature in a ‘War of the Roses’ fixture later this month. Jas Bell, Liv Gale, Georgie Hetherington, Emma Kershaw, Jess Sharp and Liv Wood will represent Yorkshire, whilst full-back Tara Jane Stanley and winger

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Fixing NHS 'requires guts and courage, virtues no political leader possess'

ALL political parties seem to think the only way to nurse the NHS back to good health is to continually prescribe ever more billions of pounds when in effect all they are doing is allowing matters to fester. Instead of grasping the scalpel and

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Supermarket boost for vodka distillery near York

Ellers Farm Distillery is now on sale in over 400 Morrisons shelves across the UK. This adds to it being stocked by Sainsbury’s, Costco, Waitrose, and in ASDA and Tesco in certain regions. To celebrate this latest listing achievement and the

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York man wanted by police for recall to prison, arrested

UPDATED: Wanted York man Richard James Sampson has been arrested. North Yorkshire Police say the 44-year-old was arrested in the local area on Saturday  (June 22). A police spokesman said: "He has been recalled to prison for breaching the terms

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Why these 2 North Yorkshire restaurants are 'perfect' for Father's Day

If your father is a foodie and you’re struggling to think of place to go in North Yorkshire this Father’s Day, then look no further. Two restaurants praised for their mouth-watering dishes and trendy settings have been included in The Good Food

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Finance firm reports success of York financial planner

York-based PenLife Associates has announced Financial Planner Soyfur Rahman has earned Chartered status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and spent two years with the York-based firm. Soyfur has worked in financial advice for over 20

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First ‘fathering fun-day’ to be staged in North Yorkshire town

Harrogate BID is working with Harrogate town AFC, Harrogate Town Community Foundation and Your Harrogate to deliver the first ‘fathering funday’ in the town. The free football-themed event is on Prospect Place on Saturday, June 15th from 10am.

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Rock and pop legends take over York venue for nostalgic night to remember

Review and photos: Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, York Barbican, June 12 ONE of the delights of the past few years has been seeing Nick Mason - drummer of the legendary band Pink Floyd - enthusiastically embrace performing much of the band's

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Brits urged to retune TV as 'important changes' made to channels in Freeview update

Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after "important changes" were made to a number of channels in the latest Freeview update. The latest update will see 15 changes including the launch of four new channels and the closure of three others

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'Stop using immediately' warning to parents as pram recalled due to risk of injury

Parents have been warned to stop using a pram which has been recalled due to a manufacturing weakness. iCandy has operated in the UK for around 90 years and sells designer prams, pushchairs and travel systems. The company has issued a voluntary

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Student campaigner stands for Tories in York council by-election

The Conservative Party has chosen its candidate in the upcoming Hull Road by-election for City of York Council. Third year student party activist Ellis Holden will be contesting the seat for the Tories, following the sudden resignation of Labour

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Man jailed after police seize £400k worth of cannabis in East Yorkshire

A man has been jailed for five years after police seized around £400,000 worth of cannabis from an address in East Yorkshire. Rakip Karanxha, 45, of Butterfly Meadows in Molescroft, Beverley, was found guilty of the offence after a three-day trial

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Season 12 of popular York City podcast set to launch for charity

SERIES 12 of the superb York Hospital Ball Podcast is set to release this weekend. The York Hospital Ball podcast, hosted by Dan Tait, is a York City-based podcast that helps raise valuable funds for York Hospital Radio, a charity which has recently

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How to be an active listener and help friends and family - wellbeing column

I OFTEN talk about phrases which get bandied around, that are not particularly helpful. Here’s one I do like. ‘A good listener is never without friends.’ When it comes to helping our friends, families or colleagues who may be struggling with their

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Legal Column: Knotty Problems and nuisance claims

Japanese knotweed is an invasive non-native plant that can lead to significant problems because it can cause physical damage to buildings and land and is expensive to eradicate and dispose of. Although there is no legal obligation to remove Japanese

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'Closure of M&S toilets must ring alarm bells with the City of York Council'

WITH the signage on the doorways at M&S 'excuse us while we change' regarding the toilet facilities in M&S it just goes to show how reliant York has become on private shops, coffee shops and stores to provide a basic necessity to the tourist

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Man stuck after riverbank fall in North Yorkshire

A MAN has become stuck and needed rescuing after falling down a riverbank in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called in at 5.35 pm last night (June 12) after reports of a man in trouble in Railway Street, Malton

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Jockeys get set for the 'ride of their lives' at York Racecourse

JOCKEYS are gearing up for one of the most memorable days in the racing calendar at York Racecourse this weekend. Macmillan Charity Raceday at York Racecourse on Saturday, June 15 promises to be an afternoon of quality racing that again helps those

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Man and teenager arrested after eight suspected break-ins in York

A MAN and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested following eight suspected break-ins in York. North Yorkshire Police say that earlier this month, they received a report of a burglary at an address in Ovington Terrace in South Bank. Read next

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'I just totally fell in love' - new Nordic inspired bakery comes to York

A new Scandinavian inspired bakery is coming to York this month. India Luck, 25, is the founder and owner of Heppni Bakeri - which will be opening "very soon". Heppni, which means luck in old Norse, is her name of choice to combine a personal

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Community orientated fish and chip shop hopes to be voted Best Chippy 2024

BARTONS Fish and Chips is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Chippy 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite fish and chip shops in York and North Yorkshire via an online voting platform. Readers will now be able to vote

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Family of dad who died aged just 46 in York in touching tribute

THE family of a dad who died in York aged just 46 have found comfort in dedicating a ribbon to help them remember him. The family of Dominic or Nick Ryan who died at St Leonard's Hospice in Tadcaster Road last year are among a growing number of

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One arrest after police called to reports of violence at University of York ball

A man was arrested after police were called to reports of violence at a University of York student ball. Nearly 4,000 people attended the annual University of York Students Union Summer Ball at York Racecourse on Tuesday, June 4, into the early

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Video: last moments together of York mum and daughter who died 9 hours apart

THESE images are just heartbreaking - the last time a York mum and daughter were together before they both died within hours of each other. Muriel Garner, 79, died of COPD just nine hours before her daughter Suzie, 43, who had cervical cancer.