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Heartbreak in York as England lose in Euro 2024 final
It was heartbreak in York at the final whistle of the Euro 2024 final as England’s men’s team could not shake 58 years of hurt. The Press watched the final in Spark: York in Piccadilly, along with dozens of fans packed in to the ticketed venue
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'It didn't come home' - Heartbreak for England as Spain triumph at Euro 2024
For yet another major tournament England fans have been left feeling crushed, as once again, it did not come home. England reached the final (Sunday 14 July) after beating the likes of Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Netherlands. Spain
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Football fans pour into York positive for England win ahead of Euro 2024 final
THE mood was overwhelmingly positive amongst England football fans going to watch the Euro 2024 final on screens in York this evening (Sunday, July 14). The Press went out into the city centre before kick-off in the run-up to a second senior England
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York Knights atone for opening day defeat with dominant display against Doncaster
YORK Knights recorded their second clean sheet in five matches with a dominant 27-0 triumph over Doncaster at the LNER Community Stadium. Just one point separated the sides on the fringes of the Betfred Championship play-offs ahead of kick-off,
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York MP takes to the water with other fundraisers in annual race day
‘DELIVERING lots of leaflets has been my training over the last couple of weeks.’ Rachael Maskell MP, recently re-elected to represent the York Central constituency for the Labour Party in the general election of July 4, spoke to The Press at this
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LIVE BLOG: York Knights vs Doncaster
4:47pm FULL TIME: YORK KNIGHTS 27-0 DONCASTER A second clean sheet in five games for the Knights, who run out deserved
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Video shows gunman during Donald Trump assassination attempt at campaign rally
Video footage has been released which shows a gunman on a roof opening fire at Donald Trump during a campaign rally. Mr Trump was giving a speech to supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania when the incident occurred. He was seen ducking to the ground
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Spectacular annual river race in York raises tens of thousands for good causes
ONE of the most thrilling annual sights in the centre of York has got underway, raising tens of thousands for good causes. The York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge on the River Ouse has begun, with 36 teams represented in heats which began at 10am
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Gas leak closes major road in North Yorkshire
A GAS leak has closed a major road in North Yorkshire. At around 10.30am this morning (July 14) North Yorkshire Police said the A19 between the villages of Burn and Chapel Haddlesey, south of Selby, was closed due to a gas leak. ROAD CLOSURE
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LIVE BLOG: York Valkyrie vs Featherstone Rovers
1:38pm FULL TIME: YORK VALKYRIE 62-0 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS A dominant display from the Valkyrie as they record back-to-back
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Keir Starmer shares he is 'appalled' at attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Sir Keir Starmer has released a statement sharing he is "appalled" at the attempted assassination of US presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Prime Minister shared a statement on social media in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 14).
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Applegarth under no illusions as York Knights must be at best to beat Doncaster
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth is under no illusions about Doncaster, whom he believes have signed “very shrewdly and smartly” for their first season back in the Betfred Championship. The Dons have recruited well since their promotion last term
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Another US fast food chain set to launch in UK with plans for 60 new restaurants
A US fast food chain is set to open new restaurants in the UK from 2025, with 60 currently planned. Dave's Hot Chicken has signed an agreement with the Azzurri Group to open the restaurants, with the first one planned for London in early 2025.
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Brits urged to use these bank accounts and credit cards to save money abroad
Brits travelling abroad this summer are urged to consider current account and credit card options that could help them save money on fees and charges while on holiday. Some current accounts available in the UK will charge customers to use cards
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Emergency service responds as car catches fire in York
A CAR has caught fire in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Acomb was called a fire to a BMW 5 Series in Clifton at around 6.30pm last night (July 13). RECOMMENDED READING: Town parade and carnival in York attended
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'I’d let menopause rob me of me' - Why Kirsty set up York menopause cafe
YORK'S Kirsty Dixon is inviting women to dive into menopause with a fun event planned for next weekend. Kirsty Dixon, founder of Feel Good Menopause, is organising the walk at Pool Bridge Farm on Sunday, July 21 - where people can try wild swimming
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Dark circles under your eyes? Skincare expert reveals 5 tips to get rid of them
Trying to get rid of or conceal dark circles under your eyes can be an annoyance to deal with, especially if want to sort it quickly before heading out. A few surprising tips could help you with a short-term method, including using an everyday
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Hidden History of York: how we used to spend our holidays
Hidden History of York: how we used to spend our holidays DURING these summer months many of us turn our thoughts towards a summer holiday or at least stepping off the treadmill of work for a few days. The cost-of-living crisis may have made
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11 favourite 'ghost signs' of York - gone but not forgotten
AN ambitious project is underway to photograph all of York's 'ghost signs' - the faded adverts once hand-painted on to the walls of York's buildings. It is quite a feat as project leaders say there are more than 100 in the city. The project
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13 photos of people and places in York from the 1970s
TODAY we turn back the clock more than 50 years to York in the 1970s. We've dipped into our archive to bring you a collection of photos right through the decade, showing some of the places and people of the time. One photo is a view over Skeldergate
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Hundreds more affordable homes planned for major York Central development
HUNDREDS of extra ‘affordable’ homes are planned for the massive York Central regeneration project. Arlington Real Estate also says it is exploring the use of geothermal energy to power the homes and businesses on the 110 acre site, which will
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York's newest MP makes first constituency visit
YORK’s newest MP took a trip back to where it all began with his first formal visit as York Outer’s Member of Parliament. Luke Charters, who secured a majority of 9,391 over the Conservative’s Julian Sturdy in last week’s general election, had
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The North Yorkshire PYO flower field with 32 varieties of blooms is a must visit
A pick-your-own (PYO) flower farm in North Yorkshire “adored” by its customers is a must visit this summer as it’s been crowned among the UK’s best. The Flower Belt near Helmsley was featured by The Times in its roundup of top PYO flower fields
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Top York school brings in mobile phone rule change
THE rules around the use of mobile phones at a top York school are about to change. Parents at Fulford School have had a letter from head teacher Russell Harris warning them of a planned changes coming in from the start of the new term in September
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York musician backed by Fat Boy Slim gets elite place
A TRIO of talented York musicians - one of whom has funding from Fat Boy Slim - have been accepted at elite centres for music and the arts. Ryan Burnett, Kimon Gill-Tsoulas and Esme Savage studied for their A-levels at All Saints RC Sixth Form