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  • Albion frustrated by weather at Glossop North End

    TADCASTER Albion suffered the frustration of having their Evo-Stik League Division One North clash at Glossop North End called off – after it had passed a morning pitch inspection.The Brewer travelled after the game got the go-ahead following the 10am

  • 'Drink driver attempted to swap seats' - police

    POLICE say a driver attempted to swap seats when his vehicle was stopped by officers, after they had seen it being driven 'horrendously' while they were travelling into York to go off shift. The York and Selby Rural Task Force said the driver was

  • Pikes slip to third after they are held by Thackley

    PICKERING Town could not take advantage of scoring an early goal at home to Thackley in the Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division.The Pikes, who were second in the table, went ahead via George Bissett in just the second minute, but

  • Monk bemoans an off-day in defence for Leeds United

    Barnsley 3 Leeds United 2LEEDS boss Garry Monk expressed his frustration after his side’s derby defeat at Oakwell.Barnsley started the brighter of the two teams but were soon pegged back by Chris Wood’s opener in the 18th minute. The prolific striker

  • CAB helps cut fuel bill

    RESIDENTS in York’s Guildhall, Micklegate and Clifton wards are being offered help in switching energy supplier to cut their fuel bills. Citizens Advice York is holding energy saving events for Guildhall residents at York Explore Library from 10am

  • RACING TIPS: Dubai to deliver Newcastle success

    DUBAI Angel has done very little wrong in his short career and is fancied to secure a third victory in the sunbets.co.uk National Hunt Novices' Hurdle at Newcastle.The Malcolm Jefferson-trained six-year-old was second in successive bumpers last season

  • Woman rescued from beck

    A WOMAN has been rescued from a beck in Pocklington. Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said firefighters were called to assist the woman at West Green, Pocklington, at 2.13am today. She was rescued by a passer-by, prior to the arrival of

  • Peppercorn rent for bowling clubs

    BOWLING greens and croquet lawns in York are to be handed over to the community groups that use them. City of York Council has drawn up leases for some greens, which are set to be confirmed next week. A 25-year-lease is proposed for clubs using

  • Celebrating Burns night

    PUBS in York and Selby will celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns with Burns’ Week celebrations this month. The Postern Gate in Piccadilly and The Punchbowl in Blossom Street, York, Scottish haggis, neeps and tatties, as well as a special

  • Daughter signs up for half marathon in memory of father

    A 24-YEAR-OLD woman who lost her father to a heart attack is taking on a 13.1 mile-long challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Harriet Mackie is taking part in the the charity’s Harewood House Half Marathon on February 26 to mark the

  • York Arts Barge bid waiting on decision

    SIX months after a planning application was submitted, the people behind an ambitious plan to create a new floating music, drama and exhibition venue on the Ouse are still waiting for a council decision. The Arts Barge team put their planning application