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York RLFC season ticket prices rise for first time in five years
YORK RLFC season ticket prices will rise for the first time in five years ahead of the upcoming 2025 campaign. The cost of a season ticket will increase by five per cent, the first price rise since 2020, due to rising costs and a reduction in
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York landmark to close next month ahead of structural and heritage renovation work
ONE of York’s most historic buildings is set to close to the public for the best part of a year. From Sunday, November 10 York Mansion House in St Helen's Square will close to undergo £1.2 million of maintenance, accessibility, and safety improvement
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Budget was ‘utterly boring’, says North Yorkshire second home owner
A retired couple with a £150k North Yorkshire seaside second home may still have to sell it despite no increase in capital gains property tax in the budget announcement. Fiona Wilson, 66, and her husband, David, 68, bought a seaside property in
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'It can be a barrier' - Lord Mayor reveals badge to replace chains after budget cuts
THE Lord Mayor has received a new badge to wear on visits when unable to use the traditional robes and chains. During a tour of the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor of York Cllr Margaret Wells was given a new badge which will serve as a symbol of
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Win over Ilkley keeps York RUFC's home record intact
YORK RUFC were keen to remain unbeaten at home and enjoyed a 29-7 victory over Ilkley at a sunny Clifton Park. A minute’s silence was held prior to kick off as a tribute to Martin Abel, who gave much to the Club over many years both on and off
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High value watch stolen from gym locker in North Yorkshire
A high value watch has been stolen from a locker in a North Yorkshire gym. The county's police force said an incident took place between 5.40pm and 6pm on Saturday, September 26, at the Nuffield Health and Fitness facility in Hornbeam Park Drive
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North Yorkshire business group welcomes transport measures
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed measures in today’s budget to improve infrastructure in Yorkshire. But the business group also expressed concern in further increases in operating costs for employers being pledged. Chancellor
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World-record traveller to offer wine and cheese at York city centre cafe
A RECORD-BREAKING globetrotter’s York café is now set to offer drinks including mulled wine at Christmas after councillors approved its bid for an alcohol licence. Councillors approved an application to licence Snazzy Brew, in High Petergate, meaning
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York MP hails 'new dawn' as chancellor sets out measures
YORK Labour MP Rachael Maskell has hailed today’s budget as “a new dawn” for the country. Ms Maskell, who represents York Central, welcomed the change to Britain’s economic approach as seeing ‘investment in schools, the NHS and working people’.
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'Baa-t's the way to do it!' Princess Royal gives top honour to York company
THE Princess Royal visited an innovative York business to present it with a prestigious award and go behind the scenes to learn what makes it special. Princess Anne was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look today (Wednesday October 30) at how
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York Lib Dems says National Insurance tax hike will hit small business
York’s Liberal Democrats have joined opposition Conservatives in attacking the ruling Labour government for “breaking manifesto pledges” on tax, citing a £25billion hike in employer’s National Insurance. Liberal Democrat Group leader Cllr Nigel
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Burglar spared jail after targeting disabled man's home in North Yorkshire
A BRAZEN burglar who broke into a disabled man’s home in North Yorkshire and stole two of his vehicles has been spared prison. Dean Kilner, 34, stole car keys, vehicle log books, remote-control planes and tools, after breaking into the property
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York Tories slam 'anti-growth' budget
York Conservatives have slammed today’s budget as an 'anti growth budget', which they say also break manifesto pledges over tax. The party’s group on City of York Council say increasing the National Insurance paid by employers will hit growth,
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Ex-City man Jamie Price reveals play-off ambitions with Selby Town
SELBY Town have ambitions of reaching the Northern Counties Eastern League Division One play-offs with a former York City man within their coaching ranks. Jamie Price, who represented York 23 times in the 2005/06 season, is now a first-team coach
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Egg throwing yobs blight North Yorkshire town near popular pub
EGG-THROWING yobs have targeted drivers in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said they are appealing for information following egg-throwing incidents in Selby where eggs were thrown at vehicles in the town centre over the past few evenings
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Malt Shovel celebrate first win of the season as Veterans power past Pocklington
MALT Shovel claimed a first three points of the season with a 3-1 victory over The Nags Head on Sunday in the Timclad York Sunday Morning League. Bottom of the table Malt Shovel sprung a surprise after defeating fifth-place The Nags Head. It
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Woman claimed innocent person was driving when caught speeding in North Yorkshire
A woman claimed an innocent person was driving when she was caught speeding in North Yorkshire to avoid a ticket, police said. Sobia Iqbal was caught travelling at 43mph in a 30mph zone on the A661 Wetherby Road, in Harrogate, on Sunday, May 8,
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'Well done!' Why this York pub is simply the best for Halloween - have you been?
York pub wins praise for Halloween I ABSOLUTELY love what landlord Danny and manager Rose have done to celebrate certain festivals of the year at the Exhibition Hotel and Public House in Bootham York. For a number of years now they have worked
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Former Knights assistant lands new Super League coaching role
FORMER York Knights assistant coach Brett Delaney has reunited with Danny McGuire at Castleford Tigers. McGuire replaced Craig Lingard as Castleford’s head coach last week and has wasted little time in bringing in Delaney as his new right hand
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Big savings promised from using York's Park and Ride
York area commuters who drive to work are spending nearly £70 a week on car costs a year, new research reveals. According to recent research conducted by First Bus, York drivers commuting to and from work five days a week are spending £3,417
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York Christmas Market: 'All about the tourist, nothing for the locals'
York Christmas Market: 'For tourists, nothing for locals' I'M replying to the letter written by Alicia Short re not being able to go into my own city centre from November onwards. I am unable to get round the town centre once the Christmas
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'Frustrated' City Ladies beaten by Huddersfield to drop to the bottom
EMILY SENIOR was 'frustrated' as York City Ladies were beaten 2-0 by Huddersfield Town Women's on Sunday. With two games in hand, York are now bottom of the FA Women's National League Division One North following defeat to Huddersfield, who are
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Top patisserie opens in famous York tourist street
An award-winning patisserie has opened in a prime tourist street in York. Florian Poirot has opened up at 19 The Shambles, which includes a café as well as a shop. Since the Friday opening, Florian says sales have been going well and he has
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York RLFC announce partnership with NRL heavyweights
YORK RLFC have announced a new three-year partnership with NRL heavyweights Penrith Panthers. Aimed at strengthening growth in rugby league, the collaboration brings together the four-time back-to-back NRL champions, Betfred Championship contenders
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‘It's magic’ - Witches’ Den ready to open free event at York home
A WOMAN, who brings joy to hundreds of children in York each year, is ready to open her home to the community this Halloween. Lynda Starkey, 74, who lives at Camellia Cottage in Kingsway West, Acomb, has transformed her garden into a creepy Halloween
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'I would love to come back to York' - student's appeal after paying for mum's funeral
A former University of York student has launched an appeal in a bid to return to his studies - after getting into debt when he paid for his mother's funeral. In September 2022, Timothy Iivula came to the United Kingdom from Cape Town in South Africa
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Bonfire Night displays and events in York and North Yorkshire 2024
As the birthplace of Guy Fawkes, York never disappoints when it comes to Bonfire Night. To celebrate, The Press have compiled a list of the best activities to do in and around the city this November. ‘The Story of Guy Fawkes’ Walking Tour
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This five-year-old restaurant in York has been named among the very best
THE second finalist in The Press Best Curry House 2024 competition has been revealed. Kalpakavadi in Fossgate is one of 10 finalists in the contest after readers nominated hundreds of favourites over an online voting platform. Starting from
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Thousands say this road through York is the best in the country
Thousands of people have voted on the best road in the country, and they named one which travels through York as the number one. More than 9,000 people were interviewed for National Highway's strategic roads user survey. Containing data from April
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Harrogate vet gives pet owners tips to lessen firework troubles
A Harrogate vet has issued a warning to pet owners ahead of the firework season, on the basis that loud bangs and bright flashes may alarm some animals. Leigh-Anne Brown, owner of the Harrogate practice of Vets for Pets, said: "Common signs to
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Calls for river safety after girl gets stuck in water in York
THERE has been calls for more safety around York’s waterways after a person was stuck in the water for over 20 minutes last week. This follows a petition presented to parliament earlier this week by York Central MP, Rachael Maskell, after the death
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Popular record fair set for return to York
A POPULAR record fair is returning to York this weekend - with thousands of records available to customers under one roof. York Record Fair is now one of the UKs biggest record fairs returns to York Racecourse on Saturday, November 2. Taking
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Plans for new ‘quirky’ hotel and café bar in York city centre
A disused building in the centre of York could become a “quirky” hotel and café bar under the vision of its new owners. The four-storey Spurriergate building that, until last year, housed Beaverbrooks has been bought by Vincent Roberts and Camelia
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New project has reduced pollution into River Ouse in York, says Yorkshire Water
A new project to clean up the sewers below York city centre has reduced pollution into the River Ouse, according to Yorkshire Water. It comes after the water regulator Ofwat, in August, proposed £47 million of fines for Yorkshire Water for failing
