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Elphick provides City transfer update as club closes in on potential deals
YORK City are continuing to monitor potential transfer targets to help solidify their status as promotion challengers in the Vanarama National League. A positive start to the season has seen York soar to third position in the fifth tier, having
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ITV announces huge change to when you can watch Coronation Street and Emmerdale
ITV has announced a major change to when fans of Coronation Street and Emmerdale can watch the soaps. The broadcaster said that the programmes would be available to watch earlier than usual online. The two shows will both be available to stream
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Two arrests after man allegedly seen with knife threatening another man in York
Police have made two arrests after a man was allegedly seen with a knife threatening another man in York. Officers are appealing for information about the incident which happened at the junction of Gillygate and Bootham at 12.30pm on Thursday (
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Oscar-winning surprise for pupils at top York school
PUPILS and staff at a York school got a bit of a surprise when the city's most famous person dropped in unannounced. Award-winning actress Dame Judi Dench is still working at the age of 89, and she was in York last night at the Grand Opera House
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Victorian Christmas celebration at York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum is set to launch a Victorian Christmas celebration. From November 16 to January 5, visitors can step back in time on Kirkgate, the museum’s Victorian street, and experience a traditional festive atmosphere. The street will
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Island nation to be based in York for historic England test series
SAMOA will be based in York for their first ever test series in England over the coming weeks. The sides’ historic two-match series will begin on October 27 at Wigan’s Brick Community Stadium, before they again come head-to-head at Headingley on
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Family keepsakes seen annually in East Yorkshire village donated to charity
FAMILY keepsakes seen annually in an East Riding of Yorkshire village have been donated to a charity on whose emblem they are based. Poppies knitted and crocheted by the late Jenny Harris and her friends in Stamford Bridge have been donated by
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York goat milk farm moo-ves into cow dairy market with innovative new product
A farm near York- which is the UK’s largest producer of goat milk- is moo-ving into the cow milk market with an innovative new product. The family-owned St Helen’s Farm Dairy at Seaton Ross, between York and Market Weighton, has launched a milk
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'An exciting prospect' - New City Ladies boss Emily Senior excites at project
EMILY SENIOR expressed her excitement after being named the new manager of York City Ladies. Senior was confirmed as the new manager of York on Wednesday evening, replacing Chris Holloway who left the club due to personal reasons the week prior
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'This is the weirdest thing I've ever seen' - top TV comic stunned at York gig
Review: Ed Gamble and Chloe Petts, Grand Opera House, York PICKING a warm-up act for your stand-up show is a balancing act for any star comic. You need to choose someone amusing enough to meet the job description: they need to jolly the crowd
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Driver set up insurance policy minutes after causing fatal crash
A motorist who arranged insurance for his car minutes AFTER he had fatally injured a young much-loved motorcyclist has been jailed. Eighteen days after his driving killed Greg Newcombe, Cameron Guy Ward, 30, made a claim on the policy that he had
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Work starts on creating floating ecosystem for Ouse in York
Work has started on creating a floating ecosystem in the River Ouse in the city centre. Major York employer Aviva has teamed up with local charities St Nicks and York Cares to create the ecosystem alongside North Street Gardens. The pontoon-like
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One arrest after row between two women in North Yorkshire superstore, say police
AN arrest has been made after a row in a Tesco superstore in a North Yorkshire seaside town, police say. North Yorkshire Police said there was a verbal altercation between two women at around 2pm on Tuesday, October 8 in the Tesco superstore in
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City to avoid any complacency heading into FA Cup tie at Biggleswade FC
GARY ELPHICK is keen to avoid allowing any complacency to crawl into the York City camp as they head to Biggleswade FC tomorrow afternoon. York begin their Emirates FA Cup journey with a trip to Biggleswade FC (3pm), with City welcoming a first-ever
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Teen on cycle and scooter user fight near North Yorkshire seaside town, say police
Two young men have been fighting near a North Yorkshire seaside town, say police. North Yorkshire Police said it is appealing for information about the altercation in Stainsacre Lane near Whitby around 6.30pm on October 10. A force spokesperson
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Thief strikes at North Yorkshire arcade
POLICE are hunting a thief who struck in North Yorkshire. The county's police has issued this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a purse theft at a Scarborough amusement arcade. A police spokesman said: "It happened at Gilly's
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Dagger back in contention for Knights' Play-off Semi-Final at Wakefield
WILL Dagger is back in York Knights' preliminary squad for Sunday's Betfred Championship Play-off Semi-Final at Wakefield Trinity, although boss Mark Applegarth believes this weekend's match will come too soon for the full-back. Dagger, who has
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Burglars strike in North Yorkshire town – police issue CCTV appeal
Police have issued photographs of two men they want to speak to after burglars struck in a North Yorkshire town. Items were stolen from a wooden outbuilding in Norton, near Malton, on September 23. North Yorkshire Police said it happened at
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Hotel chain offers £599 Christmas Staycation at North Yorkshire venues
A leading hotel chain with venues across North Yorkshire is offering a 3-day ‘Christmas Staycation at £599 for two people. The Newcastle-based Inn Collection Group operates hotels including the Harrogate Inn, Knaresborough Inn, The Ripon Inn, Northallerton
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Man hurt after being pushed off bike by someone in moving vehicle in North Yorkshire
A MAN has been injured after being pushed off his bike by someone in a moving vehicle in a North Yorkshire town. The county's police are investigating after a man broke his arm after being pushed off his bike in the Selby village of Burn. A
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Northern Lights in York: stunning photos of Aurora Borealis over city landmark
Northern Lights in York: stunning photos above city landmark MANY night owls caught a colourful display of the Northern Lights over York overnight - but these photos takes some beating. They show the beautiful colours of the Aurora Borealis
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Fashion week returns to York with events across the city
York Fashion Week has returned with events taking place across the city. Part two of the event opened on Thursday (October 10) and will come to a close on Monday. Designers, models, stylists and photographers will join forces for a collection
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Stuart takes on his fourth North Yorkshire pub
A North Yorkshire pub entrepreneur has taken on his fourth venue. Stuart Wade of Boroughbridge is now owner of The Blue Bell in Arkendale, which has re-opened after a revamp, with furnishings and interior design done by his wife Susan Winder.
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'How does it feel?' Peter Hook's epic Joy Division and New Order showcase in York
“So, we’re back,” Peter Hook told York Barbican after strapping on his bass to deliver an almost three-hour Joy Division and New Order showcase. The founding member of the Manchester greats got to grips with opening New Order numbers - including
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Village pub near York to close for £110,000 revamp
A village pub near York is to close from this weekend for a £110,000 revamp. The Heineken-owned Spotted Ox in Tockwith will close at the end of Sunday service and will re-open in early November with six new jobs created. The revamp follows
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How can you take a photo of the Northern Lights? (A guide for beginners)
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural wonder that paint the night sky with shimmering colours, helping to create a beautiful image. Naturally, people in the UK who are lucky enough to be able to see the Northern Lights from where
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Aldi is hiring more than 3,500 people ahead of Christmas - how to apply
Aldi is looking to hire 3,500 store colleagues in the lead-up to Christmas, as the supermarket gears up for the festive season. With a wide range of permanent store positions available, Aldi is seeking team members to help replenish stock, assist
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Major road in York flooded after pipe burst
A BURST water pipe has been causing problems on a major York road again. A pipe burst in Wigginton Road outside York Hospital was causing difficulties for drivers last night (October 10). It follows previous bursts along the same section of
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'Could this new business create a book quarter for York?'
Topping and Company: 'a new book quarter for York?' YORK has a good track record with books. I am interested to learn via The Press that a new bookshop is destined for the city. Note the word ‘bookshop’ and not, for example, ‘restaurant
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Horrifying York attraction launches new show for Halloween season
A NEW seasonal show has been unveiled at a horrifying York attraction – ready for the spookiest time of year. The Black Widow is the latest addition to The York Dungeon’s tour, bringing the story of one of Northern England’s most terrifying characters
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York branch of popular coffee chain scores one for food hygiene
A branch of a popular coffee chain in York has scored poorly for food hygiene. Costa Coffee at the Old Signal Box at York Station scored one-star out of five, following an inspection by City of York Council inspectors on August 12, meaning ‘Major
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Third 'flagship' food festival of the year returns to coastal town
A much-loved food and drink festival is returning to a North Yorkshire coastal town for the third time this year. Thousands of families are set to return to Filey this weekend (October 12). The free event will see more than 65 stalls showcasing
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Business owner thanks clients for award nomination as salon changes hands
THE new owner of a York salon thanked clients for an award nomination received just as the business changed hands. Sunshine and the Beauty Within in Micklegate has been nominated by readers of The Press as a contender in our Best Beauty Salon competition
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'I acted in self-defence' - accused in airfield attempted murder trial
An alleged killer claimed he acted in self-defence when he hit another man with a hammer at an airfield south of York. Jack Crawley, 20, is charged with attempting to murder the other man at Acaster Malbis. He is also charged with murdering
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Careworker fled to Italy after stealing watch from elderly woman with dementia
A CAREWORKER who stole a valuable watch from an elderly woman with dementia in a North Yorkshire care home is today on the run in Italy. Margaret Johnson died a few weeks after Maira Liu, 53, took the £2,900 watch she had bought in Barbados, York
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REVEALED: What tourists mean to York - and where they come from
Almost all of the top five countries where visitors to York and North Yorkshire came from were outside of Europe in 2023, official figures show. Data from Visit Britain showed visitors from the USA ranked first in terms of spend in North Yorkshire
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Northern Lights spotted over York
KEEN photographer Kieran Delaney took these photos last night (October 10) of the Northern Lights over York. Kieran is 26 and lives in Heworth. He works as a photographer and at Tommy Hilfiger and is a member of The Press Camera Club. Kieran
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Popular North Yorkshire pub reopens after major refit
THERE'S a new look at a North Yorkshire pub which has undergone an extensive refit. Scarborough pub, The Ship, has reopened after a six-figure investment. The Ship in Falsgrave Road, closed at the beginning of September to undertake a refurbishment
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New £5.3 million library opens in York suburb
A NEW £5.3 million state of the art library has opened in a York suburb. Clifton Explore opened last month (September), offering library services and a warm space for those in the area. The new facility in Rawcliffe Drive will also see a number
