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Top comic appeals for 'cool things in York' ahead of visit - gets 100s of ideas
Comedian Dom Joly appeals for 'cool things to do in York' in a Facebook post - and is swamped with replies, reports MAXINE GORDON TOP comedian Dom Joly appealed on Facebook for 'cool' ideas ahead of his visit to York on Sunday and Monday - and
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Hinshelwood hoping to reward packed out City away end in derby
ADAM HINSHELWOOD hopes that his players can reward a packed out York City away end during their Yorkshire derby with FC Halifax Town on Saturday, October 26 (3pm). York will look to back up their impressive 3-1 victory over Barnet in midweek by
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Trio unavailable for City's derby day match at Halifax Town
YORK City will be without three players that started in Tuesday night’s exhilarating 3-1 victory over Barnet for tomorrow's trip to FC Halifax Town. Dipo Akinyemi and Callum Harriott have both been ruled out of tomorrow afternoon’s Yorkshire derby
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Bootcamps to help 800 across North Yorkshire
More than 800 learners are set to benefit from Skills Bootcamps in York and North Yorkshire. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has commissioned 33 courses to date, offering key skills which employers in the region are seeking. Twenty
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North Yorkshire business group issues call to join the board
Harrogate BID is calling on the town’s business community to join its Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Each year the Business Improvement District (BID) offers the chance to business owners and representatives to put themselves forward
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Ex-Knights loanee named in England squad for first Samoa test
FORMER York Knights loanee Mikey Lewis has been named in England’s 19-player squad to take on Samoa on Sunday. The sides will battle it out at Wigan’s Brick Community Stadium (2:30pm) in the first of a historic two-match test series, Samoa’s first
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Snake that grows up to 2m long could live in UK homes, study says
The Aesculapian snake, which is one of Europe’s largest, growing up to about 2 metres in length, is thought to be living in homes across the UK. A study suggests the species is making itself comfortable in attics and wall cavaties of UK homes,
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Hunt for masked robbers after resort raid
POLICE are hunting a pair of masked men after a robbery in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police say that detectives investigating a reported robbery at a shop in Bridlington on Wednesday (October 23), have released CCTV images of two people that they
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Guests at top North Yorkshire hotel to learn how to forage for food
A top North Yorkshire hotel has a special weekend where guests will learn how to forage for their dinner. Aldwark Manor Estate is staging the event with foraging expert Diana Hammill from Wild Harvest School during November 1 and 2. Guests
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North Yorkshire boy at centre of police missing person appeal found safe and well
A 14-year-old boy reported missing from his home in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well after a police appeal. North Yorkshire Police said officers were growing concerned for the boy's welfare after he went missing from his home in Scarborough
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York consultant and coach to train on a lighter approach to business
A York-based communications consultant is calling for bosses to take a fun approach to their firms. Karen McMillan is staging a workshop for women bosses to explore the benefits of introducing a light-hearted approach into the workplace to discover
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Thriving York business celebrates year of progress
A thriving York leisure and hospitality business has celebrated a successful year of growth and investment with a reception for 80 at its Bosun’s restaurant. Owners Phil and Kerrie Cook took over the Bishopthorpe site, now known as The Riverfront
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PICTURES: Fire alarm and 'smell of burning' behind shop evacuation in York
REPORTS of a fire alarm activation and the smell of burning caused the evacuation of a city centre shop last night (October 24). Crews from York, Acomb, Harrogate, and Wetherby were called to Parliament Street in York yesterday evening, shortly
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Celebration of £1million anonymous donation that ‘transformed lives’ across York
AN anonymous donation of £1million ‘that has transformed lives across York’ is being celebrated. St Michael le Belfrey Church in the city centre is marking three years of social action work following the award by an anonymous source in 2021.
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Sheffield boss banned after alleged breach involving former Knights star
SHEFFIELD Eagles boss Mark Aston has been banned from coaching in rugby league for 18 months after a medical compliance matter involving a former York Knights fan favourite. Club legend Aston was suspended on a no-fault basis by the Eagles in July
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Partnership paying off says top York architect
A York-based architect company is reporting a successful first year on landmark projects after working with a major national practice. brown + company, established by Neil Brown and others is now working in partnership with Leach Rhodes Walker.
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City looking to disrupt newfound spell of Halifax form in Yorkshire derby
YORK City supporter Morgan Bruce previews the Minstermen's upcoming match with FC Halifax Town. As we hit the last weekend of October, the Vanarama National League hits gameweek 16, where we can see a good idea of how the table will end up after
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High value jewellery stolen in burglary at North Yorkshire home
High value jewellery was stolen during a burglary at a North Yorkshire home, police said. The incident happened at about 9.30pm on Wednesday, September 25. Watches, including one by Patek Philippe, a diamond and platinum Tiffany necklace with
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East Yorkshire building firm triples turnover in record year
An East Yorkshire manufacturer of modular buildings is reporting a record year, increasing its turnover threefold over the past year. Driffield-based Premier Modular says it has successfully supported nearly 5,700 UK students by providing 22,500m2
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Why York taxis should be painted yellow like in New York
York taxis should be painted yellow as in New York CITY of York Council’s proposed changes to taxi licensing to insist all Hackney Carriages must be black is not going to enhance safety. Far from it. Black vehicles are not easy to see
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Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend
Asda customers can grab themselves a bargain in-store with the Rewards app ahead of Christmas with a discount on popular chocolate treats. Is it Christmas without a tub of the well-known Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets or Roses? Well,
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Olive oil under 'lock and key' in supermarkets as prices soar to £16 a bottle
If you've been out for the weekly shop recently you may have noticed the 'extortionate' rise in olive oil prices. It's been happening steadily all year in fact. You'll be hard-pressed to find a bottle of olive oil in any store for under £5
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Woman's beauty therapy warning as she is left with second degree burns
A finance worker who claims she suffered second degree burns when her microneedling session went wrong is warning people to research clinicians carefully before getting beauty treatments. Melia Nielsen had been visiting a clinic for months to
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Thousands enjoy music weekender in North Yorkshire town
A weekend of music featured sold out events as thousands enjoyed the sounds in a thriving North Yorkshire town. The second Harrogate Music Weekender took place at events across the town centre during the weekend of October 10-13. From a Taylor
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'I'm glad I landed in York' - Daley's message for Knights fans
JOSH Daley has paid an emotional tribute to his time with York Knights as he heads back to Australia following the end of the Betfred Championship season. The hooker arrived at the LNER Community Stadium from Mount Pritchard Mounties ahead of the
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Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay
Check your pockets, wallets, purses and corners of your home as a 50p coin has sold for 214x its face value on eBay. The seller said the Atlantic salmon 50p coin is “very rare to find” but there is a chance you’ll come across this coin in your
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Nationwide offering customers £20,000 interest free loans to improve homes
Nationwide is now offering its mortgage customers the opportunity to take out interest-free loans of up to £20,000. The 0% Green Additional Borrowing products hope to incentivise homeowners to make Britain more energy efficient. To qualify,
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Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more excluding millions from lower prices, Which? warns
Millions of people are being excluded from accessing lower prices at some of the UK’s biggest retailers due to loyalty scheme restrictions, Which? has found. The consumer expert found that while many popular loyalty schemes offer lower prices for
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Thief caught on camera at York school
A BIKE thief has struck at a York school. North Yorkshire Police say it happened on October 2, at about 10.45am, at Huntington School. A police spokesman said: “CCTV shows a person in distinctive clothing in the area, and riding the bike away
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Business leaders plead with Chancellor for promised £20 million ahead of budget
Business leaders plead with Chancellor for £20 million Open letter to the Chancellor from North Yorkshire business and political leaders SCARBOROUGH is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast and was Britain’s first seaside resort
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Police hunt three men after raid at popular York shop
POLICE are hunting three men after a raid at at popular York shop. North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV of three men they want to speak to following a theft at B&M, Clifton Moor. It happened on the evening of Wednesday, September 25.
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Thief targets electric bike in York
POLICE in York are trying to trace a bike thief. North Yorkshire Police say they’re investigating the theft of an e-bike in the city. A service spokesman said: “It happened at around 12.05pm on October 3, at the rear of York Minster, when a
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Police hunt York thief with distinctive striped trousers
A THIEF has struck in a York village. North Yorkshire Police say they’re investigating the theft of a ride-on mower from Strensall. It happened between October 1 and 2, and the mower was taken from a shed by at a property in Sheriff Hutton
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Tradespeople face cyber threat as businesses urged to step up digital security
We're encouraging tradespeople to step up cyber security measures after our research* revealed almost a quarter of people surveyed had fallen victim to online criminals in the last 12 months. Our research showed that 23% of those surveyed said
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York's newest pub is open - and it's been visited by the King
York's newest pub has opened in one of the city's most iconic streets. As The Press previously reported, the long-awaited opening of the King's Inn in Shambles has arrived. Owner and founder Steph Blair - also the founder of LICC in Back Swinegate
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'Your expectations are very different': soldiers from York on operation in Kosovo
Press reporter Harry Booth joined the 1st Royal Yorkshire Regiment on operation in Kosovo. During his visit, he spoke to soldiers from York about their time in the army. Six soldiers, all Privates, spoke to The Press in Camp Bondsteel. They were
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Sold out York convention celebrates successful first year
A SOLD-OUT York convention has marked a successful first year with plans to expand into a bigger venue. The inaugural York Board Games Convention (YBGC) took place from October 11 to 13 this year at the Spurriergate Centre - attracting more than
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J W Myers Monumental Masons working with bereaved families since 1701
J W Myers Monumental Masons are a Multi Award Winning Family Business who have been working with bereaved families since 1701. We are members of NAMM and all our work is carried out to the standards set out by the National Association Of Memorial
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Experience the delights of a family Christmas in North Yorkshire
It never fails to surprise – or delight - the way North Yorkshire, its towns and countryside, reflects and compliments each and every season. Spring and autumn are spectacular, but it’s at Christmas when the region is at its magical, seasonal best.
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'I’m in Kosovo with the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, here’s why'
You may be wondering why a local journalist from York spent the day in the hills of northern Kosovo with the British army. Well, when my Editor told me about this opportunity, I asked the same question: why? But some months after that first
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Ex-teacher performed sex act next to North Yorkshire swimming pool
A convicted sex offender who performed a sexual act at a North Yorkshire poolside has been sentenced. Former teacher Brian Edmund Heywood covered his actions with a towel but they were noticed and police were called, Leeds Crown Court heard.
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Long Boi statue sparks row over university menu choices
A MEMORIAL for a famous York duck has sparked a row over what's on the menu at a city university. Animal rights charity PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - say the recently unveiled statue of Long Boi the duck at the University
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Approved: developers ‘delighted’ as Coney Street masterplan gets green light
Plans to develop Coney Street by opening the area up to the riverside have been approved by City of York Council. A director at the Helmsley Group said he was “delighted” that the plans had been given the go ahead at a planning committee on Thursday