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Hinshelwood unsatisfied at 'poor' showing from City despite win over Biggleswade FC
ADAM HINSHELWOOD was not impressed by a ‘poor’ showing from York City in the Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round - despite a 3-1 victory over Biggleswade FC. Biggleswade, who play their football four levels below York, competed closely with
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Football legend's plans for North Yorkshire Elizabethan mansion approved
Plans have been approved to start improvement work at the £3.25m mansion of a former professional footballer. Ex-England manager and footballer Gareth Southgate has had proposals for renovation at his late Elizabethan home, Swinsty Hall, in Timble
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Grandad builds York Minister model with 80k matches - but may have to torch it
A retired firefighter used 80,000 matchsticks to create a model of York Minster – which he will torch if he cannot give it away. Clive Holmes, 87, spent two years building the 6ft (1.8m) long replica which comes complete with arched windows and
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York's newest shop opens its door - with PICs
Customers voted the stock of York’s newest shop “cool” when they visited it on its first day of trading. 22Retroholics has opened its doors in Colliergate to those wanting vintage prints, vinyl or clothing. Business was brisk with customers
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Police seize car because driver didn't have a valid driving licence
A driver had his vehicle seized when police caught him behind the wheel after his driving licence had expired. Officers were called to the scene of a collision late last night. When they checked the details of the drivers involved, they realised
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May the (police) Force be with you
Intergalactic stormtroopers gave their support to York police as they keep racegoers safe at York’s last race meeting of this year. Darth Vader and other characters from the Star Wars franchise are among those at Knavesmire this afternoon.
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City avoid potential FA Cup upset as Pearce brace spearheads win over Biggleswade FC
YORK City avoided a potential upset after a brace from Ollie Pearce spearheaded a 3-1 victory over underdogs Biggleswade FC in the Emirates FA Cup. Biggleswade provided a different sort of test for York, with the Greens currently playing their
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LIVE BLOG: Biggleswade FC vs York City
5:01pm THANKYOU FOR JOINING US THIS AFTERNOON, AND WE'LL SEE EVERYONE BACK AT THE LNER COMMUNITY STADIUM NEXT SATURDAY
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York firm is training people to produce better plants
A plant nursery near York is offering training to help the industry maintain the highest possible standards. Johnsons Nurseries Ltd has launched a new series of Plant Health Training Sessions, reinforcing its commitment to biosecurity standards
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New bus service connecting York with nearby villages and towns
Residents near York whose late night buses were under threat are to get a new regular bus service. Last year, City of York Council stepped in to prevent First Bus York axing late night services it said were uncommercial on routes including its
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North Yorkshire spray tanner makes national award finals
A Selby home-based spray tanning business is through to the nationwide finals of the Beauty and Skincare Awards. Alison Platt launched Lilly Rose spray tanning in June 2021 after having her daughter Lilly and deciding not to go back to work full-time
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Thieves sentenced for series of raids on York and North Yorkshire shops
Two thieves who carried out a series of raids on shops in York and North Yorkshire were among shoplifters sentenced at York Magistrates Court recently. Kimberley Ridley, 36, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to stealing wine from a Co-op shop
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I compared BLT supermarket sandwiches and one stood out for meal deal glory
The meal deal has very much ingrained itself into the British cultural zeitgeist, and with that comes a huge range of options for sandwiches that people can pick from. Certain choices are more popular than others, and one you are almost guaranteed
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What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
The weekend is here which can only mean one thing, it's time for the weekly pub quiz. Perfect if you're taking a trip to the pub this weekend, this quiz will let you brush up on some of that unusual but essential knowledge for the occasion.
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Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK
The UK is home to many creepy crawlies, from the common daddy long-legs spider, scientifically known as the Pholcidae, to the Cave spider and the quick-moving Jumping spider. However, away from the harmless and more common spiders that are often
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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Biggleswade in 'dreamland' after drawing City in the FA Cup
BIGGLESWADE FC joint-manager Dave Northfield labelled their Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash with York City as ‘dreamland’. Northfield will take control of Biggleswade for what is arguably the biggest game in their history, with a
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The day ‘whores, dice players and other unthrifty folk’ can enter York
York's hidden history: the role of the Sheriff over the years WE'VE all heard of the Sheriff of Nottingham whose clutches Robin Hood managed to evade. But did you know that York had its own Sheriffs? Originally there were two, in fact. In the
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Through the keyhole: North Yorkshire house with a nightclub in its basement
Through the keyhole at Birdsall House and its new basement nightclub LIFE is full of surprises for Cara Willoughby. As a young graphic design student in the 1990s at the iconic Charles Rennie McIntosh-designed Glasgow School of Art, never did
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REVIEW: Quirky Hilton hotel in York that heiress Paris would approve of
In an age of corporate blandness you might have concerns about a top York hotel becoming part of a global chain, one of the world’s largest. But put your mind at rest with the Elmbank Hotel, based at the Mount, which earlier this summer became
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' Labour should have built 66,000 new homes by now - but have they?'
By now, Labour should have built 66,000 new homes - have they? WE were promised by the Labour government that they would build 1.5 million houses during their time in power. This task was given to Angela Rayner so could she inform the public
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Final days to send postal votes in Press' Best Beauty Salon competition
Today (October 12) is the final day that voting slips will be printed in The Press for our Best Beauty Salon competition. Postal votes must be received by Wednesday, October 16 to be counted before we crown the winner in the week commencing October
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Horrifying things to do in and around York this Halloween
YORK has a reputation as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, so it's no surprise it has its fair share of Halloween events. In order that readers can make the most of the scariest season, The Press has compiled its own list of things to do
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Derwent Training appoints new chief operating officer
Derwent Training has appointed a new chief operating officer. Vicki Parker has taken the position at the Malton-based training provider, bringing with her almost 20 years of experience in learning and apprenticeships. Starting her career as
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'She leaves a legacy of influential work' - tributes to university lecturer, 44
TRIBUTES have been paid to an influential York university lecturer who has died aged just 44. Dr Antonia Keung died on Tuesday, October 1 at York Hospital; a lecturer at the University of York, she leaves a legacy of influential research focused
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'We feel so professional already' - kit joy for top York school
GIRLS at a York school now have their own branded football strip thanks to a generous donation. The Mount girls’ football teams across the senior school now have their own branded football strip thanks to a donation of 22 kits and two goal-keeper
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'I would love to live here' - York warehouse conversion on the market
A WAREHOUSE conversion in a sought-after York suburb has come onto the market. The unusual four-bed property called The Warehouse in Sandringham Street in Fishergate is for sale with Prime Residential for £695,000 who say it is a 'striking contemporary