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Tadcaster Albion suffer thrilling thrashing from rampant Emley
TADCASTER Albion's penultimate home friendly of the 2024/25 season ended in an action-packed 7-3 defeat to promoted Emley. The two sides tackled one another last campaign in the Northern Counties Eastern League premier division, with Emley twice
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Human remains found in Tenerife amid search for missing teen Jay Slater
Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police. Police on the Spanish island said that a “lifeless body” had been found and that “all indications suggest” it could be 19
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Can I drop a kerb myself? Find out if you need permission from your council
Having a dropped kerb in front of your house can be useful in many ways. Not only does it allow access to vehicles from a road, across the pavement, into a driveway or parking area but it can also add value to your home. However, if you are
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Which plants do rats hate? Add these to your garden to keep the rodents away
Have you got rats scurrying around in your garden? The pests can be a nuisance and getting rid of them can be tricky and you might not know where to start. While many experts have shared tips for keeping rats out of your garden and home, you can
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York teacher on plane carrying England fans involved in emergency landing
A York teacher was on board a plane carrying England football fans which had to make an emergency landing due to an “undefined odour”. John Hattam was flying to Manchester on Monday (July 15) on the Eurowings flight EW870 after watching England
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City boss has high hopes for Ollie Pearce impact
ADAM HINSHELWOOD is confident that Ollie Pearce can live up to the expectations that he sets of himself. Pearce, who made his non-competitive York City debut on Saturday in the 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United, arrived at the Minstermen in May after
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Two sheep found dead near public footpath in North Yorkshire
Two sheep were found dead near a public footpath in North Yorkshire, police said. The animals were discovered lying 50 metres apart in Beckfield Lane, Fairburn, near Castleford. North Yorkshire Police said the grass around both had been trampled
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Thieves strike close to York Minster
ELECTRIC bike thieves have struck in York. North Yorkshire Police have issued CCTV images of two men that want to speak to following the theft of two electric cycles from Duncombe Place bike racks close to the minster. Recommended reading:
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Son of former City defender makes lucrative Premier League move
THE son of a former York City footballer has completed a permanent move to the Premier League. Jacob Greaves, son of former York defender Mark, has made the switch from Hull City to Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town for a reported £15 million
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Rotherham United pull out of pre-season friendly at Tadcaster Albion
ROTHERHAM United have pulled out of their scheduled friendly with Tadcaster Albion due to injuries sustained in training. The sides should have faced off at the Young Guns Arena tomorrow evening (7.45pm) in the Brewers’ final home match of pre-season
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'Can't sleep? Why not try counting MPs instead of sheep?'
I BINGE watched the swearing in of MPs on BBC Channel 232. Curiously riveting - one facet of democracy in action. Often in the background could be heard the reassuring Lancashire burr of ‘Mister Speaker’, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. As the process unfolded
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REVIEW: What happens when you take a vegetarian mate to a York steakhouse
Should you take your best mate, who is a vegetarian, to a steak restaurant? Such was thought when I met the people from Cut and Craft at one of the Press’s regular business meetings. The restaurant co-founder Oscar Akgul, who also founded the
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'York people with dementia have to go to Harrogate to find a care home. That's wrong'
Unless you are in a position of needing to find care for someone with advanced/complex dementia, you will not be aware of the lack of care in York. Many care homes in York list what they provide to include dementia care. However, when approached
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'Vulnerable people will suffer if Labour releases thousands of prisoners early'
The new Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said she is going to release thousands of prisoners early before their sentences have been completed. They are releasing drug dealers, fraudsters and minor sex offenders onto our streets. Vulnerable
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'York should say 'no, no, no!' to more student housing'
NO, NO, NO! No more student housing! (Plans submitted for 234 student flats in York car yard, July 8). We, the council tax-paying people of York, want and need more social housing/council houses, not this. It is an absolute scandal the way
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Threats made to member of public in North Yorkshire
THREATS have been made to a member of the public in a North Yorkshire town. The county's police the incident happened on Friday, June 21 around the Westbourne Road area in Whitby. Read next: 'Today we had to be creative' - three hot
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Andrade hat-trick inspires York Valkyrie to third win against Featherstone
A SAVANNAH Andrade hat-trick, alongside doubles from wingers Emma Kershaw and Eboni Partington, helped York Valkyrie to a 62-0 demolition of newly-promoted Featherstone Rovers. Lindsay Anfield’s side have now beaten their West Yorkshire opponents
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Evolution of Rowntrees: from small shop to global confectionery brand
In the city of York, one name is whispered with pride and reverence, etched indelibly into the city's history: Rowntree. Spanning two World Wars and a century of innovation, this indomitable family's legacy goes beyond chocolate, encapsulating
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York punks to reunite for special gig celebrating genre’s golden era
Punks from York will return to the stage for a special gig honouring the genre’s golden era. Some of the bands will be reuniting at the York Vaults, in Nunnery Lane, on Saturday, July 27, from 4pm for the first time since the 1970s to raise cash
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Malan magic keeps Yorkshire's Blast hopes alive in Rapids thriller
DAWID Malan starred as Yorkshire achieved the second-highest successful run chase in their Vitality Blast history at Worcestershire Rapids. The Vikings chased down a 206 target to win by six wickets with just three balls to spare, with Malan the
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Special beers mark 30 years of York band
TWO iconic York brands are coming together to make two special beers to mark a major anniversary. Brew York is working with legendary York-based band Shed Seven to produce the beers to celebrate the band's 30th-anniversary tour this winter and
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Something new for ancient York society
AN ancient York society is bringing something new to the table. York's Company of Merchant Taylors has appointed its first two honorary craftsperson members. The company is one of seven guilds in York whose origin dates back to the 13th century
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York Knights produce most pleasing performance of Applegarth tenure against Dons
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth believes yesterday's 27-0 triumph against Doncaster was the most pleasing performance of his tenure so far. A Joe Brown double helped the Knights atone for their 36-20 defeat in South Yorkshire on the opening day
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'Today we had to be creative' - three hot air balloons come down, one at York school
THREE hot air balloons have come down unexpectedly in York this morning - one at a city school. A bright red Virgin balloon landed on the grass outside Joseph Rowntree secondary school in New Earswick at about 8am today (July 15) as pupils and
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Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge people to give blood
Hollywood megastars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are urging fans to become "heroes" and donate blood in a new appeal video for the NHS. The stars worked with NHS Blood and Transplant ahead of the launch of their superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine
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'Gutted' England fans support team after devastating Euro 2024 final defeat
England football fans have taken to social media to share their support for the national team after losing the Euro 2024 final to Spain. After beating the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-final, hopes were high that England would bring back the Euros
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'Only Suella Braverman can bring back Tory party to its senses' - letter
SO Kevin Hollinrake says the Tories need to take a few months to decide exactly what went wrong and then decide the right person to take the Conservative Party forward. I would imagine that should have become pretty obvious by the result unless
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Council's new £1.8m drug and alcohol abuse support to help residents of York
A COUNCIL contract has been awarded to provide community-based treatment and interventions for York residents wishing to access support for substance or alcohol abuse. City of York Council awarded the £1.8m service contract to health and social
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More than a thousand people sign petition to 'save' historic York building
More than a thousand people have signed a petition to save a historic building in York. As The Press previously reported, the University of York decided in June to end its use of King's Manor, in Exhibition Square in the city centre. The site
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Explore beautiful North Yorkshire with new homes from Savills
Savills are delighted to offer a range of beautiful homes in conjunction with Evans Homes. With 70% of the development already sold, these beautiful homes are certainly in demand. Don’t miss your chance to claim one of these gorgeous new homes.
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Alleged killer says prosecution case against him 'like a Hollywood film'
THE prosecution in the Boxing Day murder trial has accused the defendant of blaming an alleged murder victim for the incident that led to his death. Prosecution barrister David Brooke KC accused Taylor Fenwick, 22, of “concocting” a story about
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York building featured in BBC TV series exhibits items from the show
A YORK church featured in a BBC TV series is exhibiting items from the show. Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate was used in filming of the 'wedding scene' in Gentleman Jack, which starred Suranne Jones and told the story of Anne Lister and her
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Driver arrested after crash in North Yorkshire
A MAN driving a BMW has been arrested after a crash in North Yorkshire. Police in Scarborough say that at about midnight on July 14 they dealt with a crashed vehicle in Stepney Road in the resort. Recommended reading: Something new