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Youthful City eleven bested by Garforth Town in penultimate pre-season friendly
A YOUTHFUL York City eleven suffered a 2-0 defeat to Garforth Town in their penultimate match of pre-season. Strikes in the first and second-half for the hosts, Garforth, saw Matt Antcliffe and Mo Fadera earn the victory for the Miners. Adam
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Thief raids North Yorkshire chapel
POLICE in North Yorkshire want to identity a man captured on CCTV following a theft in the county. It happened at 3.35pm hours on Thursday (June 27) at the Chapel on the Hill, Brunswick Street, Whitby and involved the theft of a DeWalt saw and
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Selby pay for ill-discipline in opening day defeat at Railway
TEN-MAN Selby Town began the new NCEL Division One season with a 3-0 defeat at Harrogate Railway. A first-half header from Mike Morris gave Railway the lead before Desmond Okoro added two more after the break. The Robins did enjoy the lion’
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Three burglars strike at house in York suburb
BURGLARS have struck at a house in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Police say it happened at about 11.55pm Monday (July 29) off Norfolk Street near Bishopthorpe Road in South Bank and involved three men wearing dark clothing who have broken into
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North Yorkshire energy company reports major rise in profits
North Yorkshire energy company the Drax Group has reported a surge in company profits in its latest half-yearly results. The listed company reported a profit before tax of £463m for the six months ending 30 June 2024, up from £338m in the same
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Fraud investigation launched after incident in York shop
A fraud investigation has been launched after an incident at a shop in York. North Yorkshire Police said that at 4.40pn on Saturday, July 6, gift cards were stolen from the Co-op shop in Broadway, Fulford. Officers have since released CCTV
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Debutants deliver as Tadcaster get off to perfect start against Bottesford
TADCASTER Albion's debutants delivered a perfect hat-trick as they opened their NCEL Premier League campaign with an assured 3-0 victory over Bottesford Town at the Young Guns Arena. James Knowles and Elliot Andrew handed the Brewers a 2-0 lead
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Arrest after reports of man wielding weapon in York street
A MAN has been arrested after police swooped on a York street following reports of someone wielding a weapon and making threats. Officers were on the scene in Lawrence Street at about 11.30am on Saturday (July 27). North Yorkshire Police said
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Fitness coach to run York 10K - despite not liking running!
Health and fitness coach Martin Sharp has never been a fan of running but this Sunday, he will be tackling the York 10K to raise money for charity. Although a keen walker, Martin used to avoid running but in January, he made a pact with his wife
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Robber's accomplice 'believed she was Boris Johnson's daughter'
THE accomplice of a robber who “terrorised” and brutally beat up a 72-year-old man in his own home has been jailed for 25 months. Lauren Johnson, 29, was on several suspended prison sentences when she pestered the victim for money, tried to distract
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FIRST LOOK: Show home in 150-house scheme opens in North Yorkshire town
Avant Homes North Yorkshire has opened a new three-bedroom show home at its £42m 150-home development in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Called Bishop's Quarter and located off Ringlet Way, the development will comprise a mix of 2,3,4 and 5-bed and feature
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Medical research clinic opens in York
A major clinical research company has opened its first dedicated clinical research site in York. Preston-based Panthera Biopartners has operated the site at Acomb Garth Community Centre since May. Now, it has been officially opened by the Lord
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7 fabulous photos of steampunk fans at Whitby's weekend festival
STEAMPUNK fans descended on Whitby for a weekend of colour and fun. The Whitby Steampunk Weekend took place amid fantastic summer weather. The event, which included an indoor steampunk emporium at the Whitby Pavilion ran from July 27 and 28
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Concerns grow for North Yorkshire teenager missing for almost one month
Police searching for a teenager missing from his North Yorkshire home for almost one month say they are “growing increasingly concerned” for his welfare. Aldo, 17, was last seen at his home in Northallerton at around 10pm on Friday, July 5, and
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Future of Haxby Station plan hangs in the balance
THE future of Haxby Railway Station hangs in the balance after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced funding cuts to the transport sector. Yesterday, July 29, the Chancellor said that the Government would be scrapping the Restoring Your Railways fund
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Stone Age house to be built at York gardens
A Stone Age house is to be built in York – offering visitors a unique chance to learn about the lives of people living 11,000 years ago. Work on the structure in Museum Gardens starts on Wednesday, August 7, with hopes of it being completed by
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UPDATED: North Yorkshire MP blasts chancellor over pay rises amid A64 upgrade fears
A North Yorkshire MP says hopes to upgrade the A64 “are not particularly good” after Chancellor Rachel Reeves wielded the axe on a range of transport schemes yesterday (Monday). Thirsk and Malton’s Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake also hit out
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What photos! 7 stunning images of the amazing sunset over York last night
DID you catch the amazing sunset over York last night? These stunning photos from our Camera Club members capture the evening sky as it transitioned through the golden hour and twilight to a bright orange and red nightfall. Thanks to Vanina
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York duo run seven marathons in seven days for brother with cancer
Two brothers from York have been attempting to run seven marathons in seven days, in aid of their brother who has a rare form of cancer. Lewis, Mark and Jack Holmes grew up in Warthill - near York - before being educated at Huntington School.
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Aldi to reimburse shoppers up to £100 if they miss Team GB Olympic gold medals
Aldi has announced that it will be reimbursing some shoppers who miss out on Team GB gold medal-winning moments at the Olympics. The supermarket is encouraging the nation to get behind the Olympic team and enjoy watching the games. As part
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Preview of day 4 at the Olympics as Team GB have hopes in shooting and the pool
Day four at the Olympics will focus on a wide range of events, with Team GB having serious interest in several medals up for grabs. Meanwhile, the women’s team gymnastics final will attract worldwide attention with Simone Biles leading Team USA
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North Yorkshire MP fails in bid to stand for Tory leadership
A North Yorkshire MP has failed in his bid to stand for the leadership of the Conservative Party. Kevin Hollinrake, who represents Thirsk and Malton, was just two MP’s short of the ten needed to be eligible to stand. It leaves Kemi Badenoch
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York's Sam Dickinson forced to wait for Olympic debut after Paris triathlon postponed
YORK's Sam Dickinson has been forced to wait to get his Paris Olympics campaign underway after the Men's Triathlon was postponed. Scheduled to take place at 8am this morning, the race was cancelled due to concerns over the water quality in the
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Train passengers spot fire on rooftop in North Yorkshire
TRAIN passengers spotted a fire started by youths in North Yorkshire. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called shortly before 9pm last night (July 29) after reports of a fire in Station Road, Selby. A service spokesman said
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Best and worst GP practices in York area - according to patients
A GP surgery in the York area has been voted top for the second year in a row in a patients' survey. With a rating of 96.7 per cent for positive experience, Stillington Surgery, north of York, was rated best by patients in the NHS GP Patients Survey
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Former teacher and convicted sex offender banned for life
A former teacher from North Yorkshire, who was convicted of 20 sexual offences, has been banned for life from the profession. In May 2023, Jamie Alexander Wheeler admitted the offences at York Crown Court and was sentenced to four and a half years
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Pub suitable for all occasions vying to be best pub 2024
A PUB suitable for all occasions is the latest finalist vying to be named best pub for 2024. The Fox, in Holgate Road, Holgate, York, is one of 10 finalists in The Press 'Best Pub 2024' awards. Press readers have nominated their favourite pubs
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'Inspirational' woman who fought brain tumour for 15 years honoured by brother
The brother of a woman from North Yorkshire who battled brain cancer for 15 years is carrying on her legacy a year after her death. Lizzi Snaith, from Danby - near Whitby, was eight months pregnant in 2008 when she started suffering from migraines
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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York woman’s sight restored after mistaking serious issue for mascara in the eye
A YORK woman who mistook a serious optical issue for having mascara in her eye paid tribute to opticians who potentially saved her sight. Ruth Cluderay, 46, a school business manager from Acomb experienced black ‘floaters’ in her eye which remained
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Changes to Station Gateway scheme in York get the go-ahead
Changes have been made to York’s Station Gateway designs including a tweaked layout - amid concerns coloured cycle lanes could cheapen its appearance. The changes, which also include increasing capacity at the new bus stops at Station Gateway,
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Popular children's attraction near York needs mini ice-cream taster
A POPULAR children’s attraction near York is on the lookout for a junior ice-cream taster to help develop its summer menu. William’s Den, in North Cave, near York, in East Yorkshire is owned and run by Tor and Christian Carver and they are encouraging
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Plans to renovate historic York building amid fears part of it could fall down
Plans lodged to renovate York’s Treasurer’s House have warned part of the historic building could collapse unless it is repaired. National Trust plans have proposed dismantling the upper part of the Grade I-listed building’s lift shaft and rebuilding