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Knights boss admits lessons to be learned from Bulls bruising
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth believes there are lessons to be learned from this afternoon’s thrilling 36-28 defeat at Bradford Bulls. A dreadful first half proved the Knights’ undoing, and with a number of players out of position, they found
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Wanted man detained by police in York city centre
POLICE arrested a wanted man in the centre of York this afternoon. The man was detained by Police Community Support officers in the Bootham area. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Thanks to the vigilance and swift action of our
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Police appeal for witnesses to 'terrifying' late-night rape in Scarborough cemetery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a rape in Scarborough in the early hours of this morning. The rape, describe by a senior detective as a ‘terrifying incident’, happened at 1.50am in the Dean Road Cemetery. Two men, aged 18 and 21
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Why is it so hard to do such simple things?
ALL I wanted was a sticker for my green bin. I didn’t expect that my efforts to get one would take up the best part of a week. Since we moved into this house 20 years ago our garden waste has been collected free. Last week a letter arrived
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York Knights pay for woeful first half despite spirited comeback at Bradford
YORK Knights were made to pay for a woeful first half as they came just short of a famous comeback against Bradford Bulls, falling to a 36-28 defeat at Odsal. A Sam Cook-led fightback saw the Knights narrow the scoreline from 30-10 to 30-28 in
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'I’d rather pay rent to support my neighbourhood than finance my landlord’s pension!’
A GROUP which hopes to be able to develop a ‘community-owned’ neighbourhood of 44 new homes plus 12 local commercial units on the giant York Central development behind the railway station has held a public meeting to discuss its plans. Architect
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'I'm part of nature': activists march through York to protest destruction of wildlife
ENVIRONMENTAL activists marched through York today to protest at the destruction of nature and wildlife habitats. Members of Extinction Rebellion York gathered in St Helen’s Square at 1.30pm, before marching through the city to Millennium Bridge
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LIVE BLOG: Bradford Bulls vs York Knights
4:47pm FULL TIME: BRADFORD BULLS 36-28 YORK KNIGHTS A really gutsy fightback from the Knights after a terrible first
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Dreading cleaning your BBQ? Try this quick hack using 12p household item
Much of the UK is set to have a “mini” heatwave on the way over the next few days. When the sun is shining, few things can beat al fresco dining, but cleaning the BBQ after greasy sausages and burgers have been sizzling away for hours can fill
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Can you park on a dropped kerb? The Highway Code offers advice to drivers
With many households having multiple cars to park, it’s no wonder that questions around where you’re allowed to park are raised. Dropped kerbs are found on a variety of roads and allow pedestrians and vehicles to smoothly move from the road to
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Police appeal for help to track rural motorbike thieves
POLICE have launched an appeal for help to trace thieves who stole two motorbikes from a garage in a remote North York Moors village. The bikes - a red Honda CRF 300cc registration SM09 RED, and a red Honda CRF 250cc registration CK69BN – were
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Open day to explore Walmgate's past - and its link with the livestock trade
WALMGATE’S past as a centre for the livestock trade will be the focus of an archaeology open day next Saturday. A fortnightly cattle market was held just outside the city walls at Walmgate for hundreds of years – and at least one local butcher
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I tried the 'world's best tea' and it's not from a popular British brand
Britain is known the world over for its love of tea with the country bucking the trend when compared to our coffee-drinking friends on the continent. First becoming popular in England, Scotland and Wales in the 17th century, people all across the
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Motorists fined and given penalty points in their absence
Three motorists from York and North Yorkshire were convicted and given penalty points in their absence after they failed to respond to court summons. Each was also ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in court bills. Two cases were dealt with
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York primary school praised for 'inclusive' approach to education
A York Primary School has been praised for its inclusive approach to education – with its unit for children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) receiving particular mention. Assessors have awarded Knavesmire Primary School the Inclusion
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Drivers who've sold car for over £250 could receive £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers have been issued an urgent warning over £1,000 DVLA fines for mistakes when selling their cars to be scrapped. Motorists were paid an average of £250 when selling their cars for scrap in May but road users have been urged to ensure they
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Holidaymakers return home - to find their kitchen on fire
HOLIDAYMAKERS returned home from a trip – to find their kitchen full of smoke. An electrical fault with a fridge is thought to have caused a fire, which ‘significantly damaged’ the kitchen of the property in Harrogate’s Burn Bridge Road. Fire
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Teenagers rescued by firefighters - after getting stuck in baby swings
TWO teenagers had to be rescued by firefighters – after getting stuck in baby swings. Ripon firefighters were called to the city’s Church Lane at 8.40pm last night following reports that the teenagers were stuck. “Tools (were) used by fire
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10 photos of York's a-maizing maze over the years - which is the best?
IT'S totally a-maizing how a York farmer has transformed a field into a major attraction for all the family for the past 22 years. Tom Pearcy has been hosting one of the largest mazes in the world since 2002 and has just revealed the new theme
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Moon landing memories: 'The day I tripped up Neil Armstrong in York'
IT was 55 years ago today that NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong took a small step that was to change the world forever. Across York, North Yorkshire and the world, millions tuned in to watch the first moon landing on July 21, 1969. Neil Armstrong
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Could you give a home to 'cheeky chappie' Buster?
MEET Buster, a loveable two-year-old Lurcher who is looking for a new home. Buster was brought to the York RSPCA'S animal home off Landing Lane when his previous owner became unwell and could no longer keep him. Staff at the animal home describe
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Racegoers in York test their fashion senses
Thousands of people tested their fashion senses as they enjoyed a day at York Races. The weather this weekend (July 20/21) may be red hot, but last weekend it was mostly rain for the 65th John Smith’s Cup where more than £450,000 was on offer over
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Traveller site 'unsafe' and needs improvements before expansion, report says
Living conditions at a traveller site in York should be improved before any expansion takes place, council chiefs have been told. Inspectors said an unsafe road and lighting and a waste processing plant next door to Osbaldwick’s Outgang Lane traveller
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This North York Moors restaurant with rooms and 'wonderful' food is among UK best
A popular restaurant with rooms "on the edge of the North York Moors" has been crowned among the best in the UK, according to writer Tabitha Joyce at Condé Nast Traveller. Introducing the travel guide, Tabitha said: “The past decade has seen the
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Global music event in York
TALENTED young musicians from across the globe descended on York for a VIP event. York Early Music Festival at the Mansion House in St Helen's Square saw not one but two celebrations in the presence of The Lord Mayor of York, Margaret Wells.
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Top Yorkshire boss welcomes award nomination
A LEADING Yorkshire developer has been selected for a top award. Paul Brown, who lives in Easingwold, and is the managing director of Huddersfield-based Yorkshire Country Properties says the firm has been shortlisted in the Housing Project of the
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'The legal profession is viewed as stuck in it's ways' - York lawyer on AI changes
THE woman behind a leading York law firm says the legal profession needs to embrace new technology and AI. Rachel Roche, the owner of York-based Roche Legal, said the legal profession is still viewed by many as stuck in its old paper dominated
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Daredevil to be dragged behind superbike at over 160mph in record bid near York
A motorcyclist will attempt to break a nerve-shredding world record - by being dragged behind a superbike at over 160mph near York. Jonny Davies, 32, wears specially-made titanium shoes to 'ski' behind his modified Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX. The
