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Knights boss pledges to use Semi-Final heartbreak to go one better in 2025
YORK Knights boss Mark Applegarth has vowed to use this afternoon’s Betfred Championship Play-off Semi-Final heartbreak at Wakefield Trinity to go one better in 2025. The Knights saw their season ended with a 22-13 defeat at the DIY Kitchens Stadium
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Knights can hold heads high after gutsy defeat at Wakefield in Play-off Semi-Final
REACHING the Betfred Championship Grand Final proved to be a step too far for York Knights as they fell to a gutsy 22-13 defeat at Wakefield Trinity in their Play-off Semi-Final. Given the Knights’ dismal start to the campaign, it was an achievement
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Students transform York flood gates - with Before and After Pics
Part of York’s flood defences have been transformed thanks to students and a month-long challenge to improve the city. Flood gates in North Street Gardens which had been covered in graffiti now house murals celebrating the location’s history and
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Women to get better cancer screening at new York Hospital unit
Hospital bosses are hoping that women will find breast screening a more pleasant experience after the official opening of a new facility at York Hospital. The modern state of the art breast screening unit in the Magnolia Centre replaces the one
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LIVE BLOG: Wakefield Trinity vs York Knights - Play-Off Semi-Final
5:08pm And that brings the curtain down on an incredible season for the Knights. Roll on 2025!
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Modern and mediaeval security for judges parade in York with PICS
All the glory and majesty of the law was on parade in York city centre today as judges of all ranks paraded to York Minster. They were attending the annual Legal Service. They were joined in the procession by the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire
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'We know we're underdogs' - Knights hoping to spring Semi-Final shock at Wakefield
“WE know that we’ll be going as underdogs, but at the same time it’s play-off rugby and anything can happen.” So said York Knights boss Mark Applegarth ahead of his side’s Betfred Championship Play-off Semi-Final at Wakefield Trinity this afternoon
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Courts tear up uninsured York motorists' driving licences
Two uninsured drivers from York have been banned from the road and a third driver fined for not paying his car tax. All were convicted and sentenced in their absence after they didn't respond to court summons. David John Reeves, 44, of Lindsey
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York businesswoman speeds on with awards
BETHAN Vincent, founder and Managing Partner of York-based marketing strategy consultancy Open Velocity, has won Start-up and Young Director of the Year at the Institute of Director’s England Director of the Year Awards 2024. The awards celebrate
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Are electric toothbrushes better than normal toothbrushes? Dentist reveals all
In recent years, the electric toothbrush has soared in popularity among people who believe its pros far outweigh those of a manual toothbrush. But is that true? If you've ever been to the dentist (we pray that you have), you'll know they tell
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'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces
Fans of The Grand Tour have gone into meltdown after a picture of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond went viral. The trio presented the Amazon Prime Video show since 2016 after leaving the BBC’s motoring programme Top Gear. In the
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Vet issues warning to dog owners over 'Garbage Gut' dangers
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut. Walkies is the highlight of the day for most dogs - in fact, recent research shows that ‘walk’ is one of the words which gets our dogs’ tails wagging
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Major North Yorkshire road closed all day as road bosses roll out low carbon scheme
Part of a major route through North Yorkshire remains closed today as workmen start their second full day of work on it. No traffic has been allowed on the eastbound carriageway of the A64 between the A1 and Tadcaster since 8pm on Friday. The road
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'York needs more public toilets and bins - and a complete clean-up'
York needs more public toilets and bins - and a clean-up AFTER reading about the plans for improving Coney Street I just thought that the whole city needs a good clean up first. The city needs free toilets and baby changing areas in the city
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'Yuk! I'd much rather stand on this than dog poo!' - letter
Rather stand on this than dog poo I'VE always looked forward to Emma Clayton's articles and this week has been no exception ('Wish you were here ..? No thanks', the Press, October 10 ). The article on 'it's that time of year ... call spiderwoman
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'So proud of Uncle Billy' - York family's joy as hotel renamed after war hero
A PIECE of history is being made in York as one of its landmark hotels changes names. This week, the Principal hotel next to York Railway Station is being renamed The Milner York, in honour of a local hero of the Second World War. Over the
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York taxi driver gave underage girl money while claiming he was having sex with her
* The Press would like to make it clear that current York private hire taxi driver Matthew Knowles, 44, is not to be confused with the defendant in this story and has no connection to this case whatsoever. * A TAXI driver left gifts of money and
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Four badger baiters banned from North Yorkshire and from keeping dogs
FOUR badger baiters have been banned from the whole of North Yorkshire and from keeping dogs after police ended their animal cruelty. Fiona Newcombe, prosecuting, said the four encouraged a pit bull terrier as it savaged a squealing badger to death
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York dad to climb Kilimanjaro for son with muscular dystrophy
A dad from York is set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his son with muscular dystrophy. Paul McGann, 52, set off for Africa on Saturday (October 12) to climb Kilimanjaro - the world's highest freestanding mountains. He will be joined by his friend
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Nationally acclaimed play with twist on classic novel coming to York
AN AWARD-WINNING play, which sets out to redefine expectations around one of the world’s most classic novels, is coming to York this month. Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is taking to the stage at York Theatre Royal from November 4 to 9 with a
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York attraction announces wide-range of autumn activities
A popular York attraction has announced a wide-range of autumn activities. From October 16, Beningbrough Hall's autumn programme will begin. Ahead of the events, a National Trust spokesperson said: "As the leaves change and the gardens yield
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New dementia service approved for York as number of people affected set to rise
Plans for a new dementia service in York have been approved as the number of people with the condition is expected to rise. York Council’s Executive approved proposals for the Community Dementia Model which include a helpline and activities for
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Plans submitted for 1,149 new homes and school in North Yorkshire
PLANS have been submitted for a new 1,149-home development and primary school in North Yorkshire. York-based housebuilder Persimmon has submitted plans to North Yorkshire Council for a mix of new homes in Cayton near Scarborough. Recommended
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Top appointment at expanding North Yorkshire firm
A NORTH Yorkshire estate agent has made a top appointment. GSC Grays in Boroughbridge has appointed Sarah Weston as agency marketing manager. GSC Grays, which has very recently sold houses in Tollerton and Raskelf and has properties on the
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Top Yorkshire boss welcomes interest rate cuts
A LEADING North Yorkshire-based developer has warmly welcomed the Bank of England’s promise that interest rates will be cut more aggressively if price rises remain under control. Paul Brown, the managing director of Vivly Living, said the comments
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Reminder to drivers in North Yorkshire as major road works get underway
DRIVERS are being reminded that work is set to get underway tomorrow on vital repairs following a bus crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Council say work is due to begin on Monday, October 14, to repair Grosmont Bridge. It's expected to