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UK to trial norovirus vaccine in 'world-first' with aim to cut 'burden on NHS'
The UK is trialling a world-first vaccine for norovirus with hopes it could cut the “burden on the NHS”, the Health Secretary has said. Within the next two weeks, the new mRNA vaccine from Moderna will enter the final stages of testing with results
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Mum urges parents to ban Halloween sweets after daughter's ordeal
A mum is urging parents to follow her lead and ban lollipops this Halloween - as she claims her daughter went 'lifeless' after choking on a 35p Dip Dab lolly. Natasha Middleton took her seven-year-old daughter Maisie Brackley to their local sweet
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Trainline announces Railcards will no longer work on all trains
Trainline has issued an update for customers with a Railcard to help them avoid being fined when travelling on trains. In the update, Trainline explained that passengers cannot use their Railcard on all trains. Customers will need to check
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York-based finance firm announces lending boost
York-based One Stop Business Finance reports Shawbrook Bank has continued its partnership by increasing its total facility to £20m. The uplifted facility will allow One Stop Business Finance to keep delivering friendly flexible funding to clients
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Hinshelwood lauds supporters for impact in City's win over Barnet
ADAM HINSHELWOOD felt that the York City supporters contributed to a memorable night at the LNER Community Stadium with a 3-1 victory over Barnet. After Baily Hobson had put Barnet ahead, injuries to both Callum Harriott and Dipo Akinyemi sent
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Police helicopter and dogs called in cross-county drugs bust
Police deployed a helicopter in the pursuit of drug dealers and burglars, in a chase which ended in South Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police's specialist operations team, which is made up of firearms officers, roads policing officers, operational
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York advice surgery aims to be regular
Five York entrepreneurs report a successful first pop-up advice surgery for small businesses. Elevate Your Brand, held last month, was a free event bringing together experts from PR, SEO, web design, social media and brand photography to offer
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East Yorkshire firm launches product it says is a 'chick magnet'
THE team at a Driffield poultry business has launched a new product to complement its award-winning Yorkshire chicken. Middleton on the Wolds based Soanes Poultry has launched Chick Magnet, a dry rub for chicken, which is the first store cupboard
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Top North Yorkshire Yorkshire law firm appoints Head of Family Department
Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors has appointed Samantha Sinclair (left) as Head of the Family Department. Samantha brings 12 years of experience to the law firm that has offices in York, Wetherby, and Malton. Samantha is
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'It absolutely made my year' - Oscar-winner's message for York businesswoman
AN Oscar-winning actress has sent a personal message to a prominent York businesswoman - making her year. Kay Bradley, owner of Bradley’s Jewellers in Low Petergate, was touched to receive the hand-written thank you note from none other than York-born
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York becomes a host city for national childhood initiative
A NATIONAL childhood awareness initiative is coming to York for the first time. Baby Week is coming to York from November 14 to November 20. Put together by Raise York and local health services, organisers of Baby Week said parents and carers
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Dispersal order issued in North Yorkshire town for Halloween crackdown
A dispersal order has been issued in a North Yorkshire town as part of a police Halloween crackdown. The county's police force said that they've seen several reports of instances of anti-social behaviour in and around Selby town centre, mainly
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'Absolute mess': Litter to be cleared from York verge amid grass cutting row
Litter strewn over a York verge after it was mowed is set to be cleaned up after its discovery sparked a row over grass cutting. City of York Council workers are set to clear the Hull Road verge of litter missed before mowing because of the length
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North Yorkshire firm raises £5,000 for stricken former colleague
A North Yorkshire marketing agency has achieved its goal of raising £5,000 for former colleague and popular Harrogate businessman David Simister. One of the district’s most well-respected figures, David suffered a life-changing stroke in March
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York RUFC unlucky in 20-10 defeat away to Heath
York RUFC battled hard in a competitive and combative encounter that was a treat to watch, but couldn't convert their chances to take a game they should have won, against a resurgent Heath side eventually losing by 20 points to 10. Heath have had
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York personal trainer in triple marathon challenge
A health and fitness coach who hated running is now training for a triple marathon challenge involving three races in just two weeks. Martin Sharp, the York-based founder of Sharp Fit for Life, is planning to run his first ever marathon when he
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Major attraction near York turns back clock to critical moment in nation’s history
A MAJOR attraction near York is turning back the clocks to a critical moment in the nation’s history. Nunnington Hall is turning into an English Civil War encampment and bringing family games, races and trails to the National Trust property.
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Life sentence for murderer who tried to bludgeon man to death near York
A SECURITY guard who tried to bludgeon a man to death at a disused RAF base near York has been given a life sentence today. As The Press reported earlier this week, a Carlisle Crown Court jury was shown damning evidence of 20-year-old Jack Crawley's
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Selby Town beat high-fliers Athersley Recreation at Richard Street
Selby Town produced a superb performance on Saturday when they entertained fifth-placed Athersley Recreation Welfare in a Northern Counties East league game at Richard Street, writes Garry Mollon. Goals from Harry Clapham and Dan Davison gave Selby
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Yorkshire whisky set for launch in the Netherlands
The team at two family-owned businesses are collaborating to make Yorkshire single malt whisky available in the Netherlands. Spirit of Yorkshire’s Filey Bay is the first English whisky brand to join fourth-generation importer, wholesaler and brand
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Shed Seven legend Rick Witter unveils York gritting wagon 'Rick Gritter'
A YORK rockstar has fulfilled a ‘lifelong ambition’ - after having a vehicle, which costs more than a Ferrari, named in his honour. Today (Wednesday, October 23) marked the grand unveiling of Rick Gritter – a gritter named after Rick Witter, the
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Growing North Yorkshire building firm buys rival
A North Yorkshire builder’s merchants has bought out a rival as it continues to expand. Harrogate-based G H Brooks has acquired J Marsland & Sons, Timber & Building Supplies. The 45-year-old family-firm already has depots in Harrogate, Summerbridge
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'The need to be adopting dogs has never been greater' - footballers support cause
YORK City players are leading the way when it comes to support for a great cause. During the football club's top-of-the-table clash with Barnet on Tuesday night (October 23), players walked out of the tunnel with rescue dogs from the RSPCA York
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Knights improve two places as IMG rankings revealed
YORK Knights have improved on their provisional IMG grading score by almost two-and-a-half points but will remain in the Betfred Championship for 2025. The club have been scored 12.42 points, up from 10.05 points in the provisional gradings released
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North Yorkshire town welcomes submission of flood prevention scheme plans
AMBITIOUS plans to help prevent flooding in Tadcaster are about to be submitted to North Yorkshire Council. The Environment Agency has confirmed the multi-million pound move in a newsletter it has circulated in the flood-hit town. The news
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York shopping park reveals seven new shops
SEVEN new shops have opened or are set to open at a popular York shopping park. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet on the outskirts of the city has seen mens outfitters Charles Tyrwhitt recently opened its doors, launching its 37th store in the UK.
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York's historic theatre arches - why they are important and make us smile
YORK has an abundance of amazing old buildings, ancient monuments and archaeology, but should we also treasure our historic ‘follies’? This question arose this month with the sudden and unannounced demolition of the three stone ‘arches’ opposite
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Historic Spa Baths 'saved' in North Yorkshire city
The future of Ripon’s historic Spa Baths has been secured, three years after the building was closed and a new swimming pool opened in the city. The Grade II listed building opened in 1905 and has seen generations of families learn to swim there
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New body launched to promote North Yorkshire tourism
North Yorkshire has launched the first-ever countywide organisation dedicated to promoting the visitor economy. Visit North Yorkshire aims to boost tourism in the county, which contributes £4 billion every year to the local economy and supports
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York charity helps with environmental projects across city
More than 500 volunteers from 16 York employers and universities have been improving green spaces across the city, The volunteers spent more than 1,500 hours in 48 volunteering sessions across 33 sites, working with 28 local partners including
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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'It's a red card' - Barnet boss Brennan fumes with referee after defeat to City
BARNET manager Dean Brennan believes that York City goalkeeper Harrison Male should have been shown a red card on Tuesday evening. Brennan’s side Barnet headed to North Yorkshire at the top of the Vanarama National League table ahead of kick-off
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Major road through North Yorkshire reopens after fire
A MAJOR road through North Yorkshire has reopened closed after a major fire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called in to deal with a large barn fire at Allerton Park near Harrogate late last night (October 23). A service spokesman
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Plans for security gates to stop revellers urinating in entrance to York flats
Plans have been lodged to try and stop revellers relieving themselves and homeless people taking refuge by York flats. Plans lodged with City of York Council would see automated security gates fitted to the entrance to the undercroft at Constantine
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Stricter rules set to make York taxis greener and safer, council says
City of York Council has introduced stricter rules for taxis and private hire vehicles, in a hope to make them both greener and safer. A consultation carried out this summer helped shape a new taxi licensing policy for York, the authority said.
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Chart-topping British band to headline North Yorkshire venue
A chart-topping British band is set to headline a show at a venue in North Yorkshire. The Manchester indie band Blossoms will be heading to the Yorkshire coast to perform at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on July 10. Their debut album 'Blossoms
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Traditional Parkin cake among baked treats at charity coffee morning
Coffee and cakes were enjoyed at a care home recently to raise funds for a cancer charity. Staff and residents at Highfield Care Home, in Scarthingwell near Tadcaster, held the event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Friends, relatives, and
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Powerful drama brought to major York landmark
A POWERFUL drama with an important message has been performed outside a major York landmark. Soundproofbox, a Bradford-based community interest company, focuses on educating schools and workplaces about the signs of coercive control, bullying and
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'Risk of future deaths' at York hospital trust unless action taken, warns coroner
A coroner has warned a York hospital trust there is a "risk of future deaths” if it does not make changes after two individuals died while under its care. Area coroner Catherine Cundy wrote to the chief executive of the York and Scarborough Teaching