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'Joel’s story is testament to the role education plays in building a better world'
A YORK student and LGBTQ+ activist is in the running for a $100,000 global prize. The University of York's Joel Mordi has been named as a top 50 finalist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize. Recommended reading: 'Today we had
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Artist's show a tribute to father and York sporting hero ‘Jim The Legend’ Collis
A YORK artist has dedicated an upcoming exhibition to her late father, known across decades for sporting success achieved across the city and district. Donna Collis’ exhibition, ‘Memories’, takes place between July 28 and August 24 at City Screen
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Anfield pleased to see Valkyrie fight back after underwhelming first half
LINDSAY Anfield was pleased to see York Valkyrie atone for an under-par first half in their 62-0 demolition of Featherstone Rovers on Sunday. The result was never in doubt for the hosts, who needed just three minutes for Tara Jane Stanley to break
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York law firm boosts staffing with three appointments
North Yorkshire law firm Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors has expanded its Commercial and Dispute Resolution divisions to meet a ‘burgeoning’ demand for legal services in the region. The 200-year-old company, which has offices in York, Selby, Malton
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Four men jailed after ecstasy lab dismantled in North Yorkshire town
An ecstasy lab has been dismantled in North Yorkshire. Four members of an organised crime group were jailed for more than 20 years at York Crown Court on Friday, July 5. Detectives from North Yorkshire Police managed to dismantle the makeshift
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York coach gives tips on how to ‘get fit for business’
A YORK-based health and fitness coach is offering a free online class to busy entrepreneurs, coaches and business owners. Martin Sharp, founder of SharpFit, is running the webinar called How to be Fit for Business, Fit for Life throughout July.
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Man attacked with bottle and racially abused in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been attacked with a bottle in a race hate incident in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said they are investigating an assault and a racially-motivated public order offence which they say happened in Scarborough at 3.45pm on Sunday
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Future smells sweeter at York bio-tech firm
The future could smell sweeter for a York firm after conducting research with a top drugs giant. The Aptamer Group has reported success with trials using its Optimer binder biotechnology in trials with Unilever. For two years the pair have
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Fresh move to demolish York charity office building
A FRESH bid has been made to demolish an unused two-story office building in a York suburb. Queens Staith Leisure seeks to demolish Wilberforce House on North Moor Road, Huntington. Similar plans were refused by City of York Council in December
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New cancer care unit for York Hospital if plans get go-ahead
York Hospital’s Cancer Care Unit could be refurbished and expanded if plans lodged with the council get the go-ahead. Macmillan and NHS plans would see the current unit, on the York Hospital estate in Wigginton Road, Clifton, partially demolished
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10-year-old boy finds Zombie knife on way to primary school
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy has found a Zombie knife on his way to primary school. North Yorkshire author and honorary member of NSPCC Council Christina Gabbitas said 10-year-old Kade Hearn remembered what was discussed in her session held at Oasis Parkwood
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Crackdown on bad driving near 20 plus schools in North Yorkshire
A CRACKDOWN on bad driving is underway close to more than 20 schools across North Yorkshire. North Yorkshrie Police say the dangers posed to children outside schools are being highlighted under their Operation Traffic – a summer campaign supported
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City winger joins Kidderminster in season-long loan switch
YORK City winger Maz Kouhyar has joined Kidderminster Harriers in a season-long loan. The Afghanistan international will spend the 2024-25 season with the Harriers, following former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder David Davies through the doors
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The 2 streets in North Yorkshire among Britain's best (they could be yours)
Two streets in North Yorkshire, including one in York with “elegant” buildings have been revealed among the best to live on in Britain. The Daily Mail released its latest property findings, with a little help from estate agents and property experts
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Police called to burglary in York and find it’s a holidaymaker locked out
Police were called to burglary in York and found it was a holidaymaker trying to get into the property he was staying at. Officers from North Yorkshire Police’s Firearms Support Unit were called to a “burglary in progress” report at a holiday rental
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It's official - 4 of Britain's best beaches for 2024 are here in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is home to four of Britain’s best beaches for 2024, including one within a coastal town that “has it all”, according to The Times - but can you guess where they are? The publisher’s latest best-named beach roundup also includes
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Men caught running from stolen car after crashing on roundabout in York
Men were caught fleeing a stolen car by police after it crashed on a roundabout in York. They were seen running away from the red car on the roundabout of Haxby Road and Haley’s Terrace at 11pm on Friday (July 12) – just under two hours after it
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Police launch stabbing investigation as man attacked in York and knife found nearby
Police have launched a stabbing investigation after a man was attacked by a group of youths in a York street and a knife was found nearby. The York man in his 40s suffered a wound to his back after the attack in Grosvenor Terrace at about 2pm on
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‘There’s a story with every image’ – Photographer’s book includes royals and stars
‘THERE’S a story which accompanies every image.’ ‘Overexposure’ – photographer James Rossdale’s book covering his training, freelancing in London, and the South East and encounters with royalty, famous and ordinary people – has been bought by East
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Delays expected until end of the day as person is hit by train
A person has been hit by a train on the York line, a rail firm said. LNER said rail services have been disrupted after the incident which happened between York and Newcastle today (Tuesday, July 16). National Rail said major disruption is expected
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All that Jazz! Schoolgirl arrives at prom in style on her horse Fox - photos
SCHOOLGIRL Jazmine Long certainly turned heads when she arrived at her school prom on her horse Fox! Jazmine, known as Jazz, arrived at the celebration in some style - her stunning green dress freely flowing over her horse as she rode confidently
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York kids to 'take over' Barbican to showcase their art
CHILDREN from 11 schools across York will be taking over York’s Barbican Centre tomorrow afternoon to showcase some of the amazing art and drama projects they have been involved in over the last year. The youngsters have spent the last year or
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'We are over the moon' - city firm lands top award
A YORK-based firm has scooped a prestigious nationwide award for outstanding client care. Family law firm Jones Myers, who have offices in The Quadrant in Bootham Row in York, clinched the accolade amid stiff competition in The Modern Law Private
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Three arrests after armed police swoop in North Yorkshire town
Three men have been arrested after armed police swooped in a North Yorkshire town. The men – aged 46, 37 and 23 – have been arrested for "violent disorder" in connection with the incident at a flat in Scarborough today (Tuesday, July 16), North
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£1.2 million fraud gang who preyed on elderly in North Yorkshire jailed
A gang of cowboy builders who conned elderly people across England and Wales, including in North Yorkshire, out of £1.2 million have been jailed. They targeted more than 20 people by carrying out work which was unnecessary then charged customers
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Steampunk weekend returns to North Yorkshire coastal resort
Whitby Steampunk Weekend returns this month promising to be a rather splendid affair with a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances within the town’s pavilion. Whitby Steampunk Weekend began in 2017 is considered by many
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Former City defender early favourite to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager
FORMER York City defender Graham Potter is the early favourite to replace Gareth Southgate as the new England manager. Potter, who made over 100 appearances for the Minstermen in the early part of the millennia, is at 13/8 to become the national
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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David is tackling one of the toughest cycling challenges in the world
A COUNSELLING service in North Yorkshire is set to benefit from a second immense bike trek. David Pickles, a general manager with the Gym Group, is tackling one of the toughest cycling challenges in the world, unsupported, for Wellspring Therapy
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York community group breaks new ground with juniors competition
A FORMER brickyard pond in York preserved for the local community has broken new ground with a sporting first. Chapman’s Pond CIC hosted its inaugural junior angling match at the site in Moor Lane on Sunday, July 14. The prize for the event's
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‘Dangerous’ man jailed for attacking woman with axe in East Yorkshire town
A “dangerous” man who attacked a woman with an axe in an East Yorkshire town has been jailed for 21 years. The woman remains in hospital with life changing injuries after Anthony McDonald attacked her in Goole on Wednesday, April 3, at about 5.25pm
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Knights' first-choice half-back pair to undergo injury scans
YORK Knights’ first-choice half-back pairing Ata Hingano and Liam Harris will both undergo scans on their respective eye and hamstring injuries this week. Neither completed the full 80 minutes of the Knights’ 27-0 rout of fellow play-off hopefuls
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'York council has never collected green bins for free - we pay through our taxes'
In proposing to charge for green bin collections the council said it cannot afford to keep collecting these for free. This is just politician language designed to deceive the public. The council has never ever collected green bins for free.
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Oh what fun we had! 80s legends bring 'frenzy of dancing and singing' to fun gig
Review & photos: Madness, Scarborough OAT, July 12 NUTTY boys and national treasures Madness made their third appearance at Scarborough's Open Air Theatre last Friday evening. On a cool but dry evening the band delivered a crowd pleasing set
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'There are so many potholes we don't need 20mph limits in York'
When she was a York councillor, Anna Semlyen’s ‘Twenty’s Plenty’ campaign wasted £600,000 of taxpayer money on 20mph signs in residential side streets that were unnecessary, ineffective, ignored and rarely, if ever, policed. Now she wants a default
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Construction of 82 affordable homes 'progressing well' in North Yorkshire village
Work is progressing well on a development in Leeming Bar that will provide 82 affordable homes. Knaresborough-based Wharfedale Homes and Together Housing have formed a partnership to deliver the homes, which will be a mix of houses, bungalows and
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Armed police at ongoing incident in North Yorkshire town centre
UPDATE: Three arrests after armed police swoop in North Yorkshire town Armed police are on the scene at an ongoing incident which has closed roads near a bridge in the centre of a North Yorkshire town. Officers are in Scarborough dealing with
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Martin Lewis issues Amazon Prime Day warning to bargain hunters
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to customers ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Confusingly, the two-day event begins from one minute past midnight on Tuesday, July 16 and runs until the end of Wednesday. The sale has become famous for offering deep
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Councillors urged to back six storey office block at York Central
THE MASSIVE York Central development looks set for a boost next week with city planners backing a six-storey office building, described as a ‘cornerstone’ of it. The building, to be erected off Leeman Road, would be used as a Government Hub- meaning
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Man arrested after drugs raid in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been arrested following a drug raid in North Yorkshire. The county’s police say Eastfield and Filey Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a drugs warrant on Monday morning (July 15) at an address in Cayton. Recommended reading:
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Crash on major road in York - three people injured
THREE people have been injured in a crash in York. All three emergency services attended a crash on the A19 at Crockey Hill between York and Selby shortly after 9pm on Monday night (July 15). Recommended reading: Man arrested after
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Should we find ways to recycle old buildings, rather than just demolishing them?
According to some projections the world’s building floorspace is expected to double by 2060. A large part of this increase will involve the demolition of existing buildings to be replaced with new larger structures, most often involving extensive
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Old meets new as York businesses learn to harness the power of AI - in Museum Gardens
OLD meets new in York’s Museum Gardens today as businesses learn to turn AI to their advantage and use data to make better decisions. The Google Digital Garage has returned to York for the day, with a series of free digital skills workshops for
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York councillor calls for review of postal voting - and of Voter ID
A LABOUR councillor in York is calling for a review of the system for postal voting, after concerns it was unable to cope during the recent general election. Hull Road ward councillor Anna Baxter also wants the requirement for people to produce
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York set to become breastfeeding friendly city amid fears over uptake and cost
Council officials are aiming to make York a breastfeeding friendly city amid concerns over uptake rates and formula milk becoming more expensive. Efforts to promote breastfeeding come as a council report stated only 44 per cent of York families
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'We're very happy' - dragon boat challenge on course for record breaking year
An annual York dragon boat race is on track for a record-breaking year after teams battled it out on the River Ouse. The York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday, July 14, involved 36 teams which raced in heats before a grand final involving
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Funding of free school meals roll-out in York 'yet to be detailed' says opposition
The funding of the roll-out of universal free school meals in York is yet to be detailed by the council’s ruling Labour group, the Liberal Democrat opposition leader has said. York Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Nigel Ayre said Labour were yet to
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Petition against new McDonald's in York set to go before councillors
A petition calling for plans for a new McDonald’s off York’s Fulford Road to be blocked is set to go before councillors this week. The petition, opposing the conversion of the disused Iceland supermarket building by Fulford Cross into a McDonald
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First look: Rudy’s pizza restaurant opens in York
York’s newest pizza restaurant has opened its doors – promising customers a taste of Italy. Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana is the latest addition to High Ousegate. The national chain opened in the Grade II-listed building that previously housed Shoe