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Police on the scene in Bootham, York, on Thursday (October 17)

Armed police swoop in busy York street in ongoing incident

Armed police in Bootham shortly before 4pm on Thursday (October 14)

Armed police in Bootham shortly before 4pm on Thursday (October 14)

RECAP: Armed police swoop in busy York street

How Coney Street would look under the plans which are recommended for approval

How Coney Street would look under the plans which are recommended for approval

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Plans to transform Coney Street recommended for APPROVAL by council chiefs

York City have completed the loan signing of Leeds United striker Luca Thomas.

York City have completed the loan signing of Leeds United striker Luca Thomas.

Leeds United FC

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Highly-rated Leeds attacker Luca Thomas joins City on loan

The incident happened in Cumberland Street, left, at about 9.40pm on Wednesday

The incident happened in Cumberland Street, left, at about 9.40pm on Wednesday

Two arrests after man allegedly robbed near river in York city centre

The shop at 14 Little Stonegate

The shop at 14 Little Stonegate

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'Wickedly delicious' new shop to open in centre of York

James Mason (left) and other chamber staff

James Mason (left) and other chamber staff

West and North Yorkshire Chamber in award success

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Teenagers described as heroes after spending hours directing traffic after lights stop working

Teenagers described as heroes after spending hours directing traffic after lights stop working

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Teenagers described as heroes after directing traffic when lights stop working

Police have issued this picture of a man that they'd like to speak to after a window was smashed in Scarborough

Police have issued this picture of a man that they'd like to speak to after a window was smashed in Scarborough

Window smashed in coastal North Yorkshire town

North Yorkshire Police has appealed for any CCTV or doorbell footage from properties in the area

North Yorkshire Police has appealed for any CCTV or doorbell footage from properties in the area

Police appeal as brick is thrown at property in York

Dozens of companies took part in the first event

Dozens of companies took part in the first event

Harrogate Big Sleepout raises £2,500 for homeless

Christmas is coming for all the good dogs!

Christmas is coming for all the good dogs!

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Christmas canines can see Santa Paws at York pooches party!

Some of the Sri Lankan food at School Kitchen

Some of the Sri Lankan food at School Kitchen

Servings of council support added spice to thriving York food business

The Millets in Market Street

The Millets in Market Street

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Replacement announced for York's Millets store

Police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of the bike and suspects

Police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of the bike and suspects

Bicycle stolen from York fitness club, say police

Molly Barron at the bake sale which raised money for homeless people in York

Molly Barron at the bake sale which raised money for homeless people in York

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Molly, 7, holds bake sale to help homeless people in York

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York City have completed the loan signing of Leeds United striker Luca Thomas.

Leeds United FC

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Highly-rated Leeds attacker Luca Thomas joins City on loan

Malachi Fagan-Walcott (left) and Ashley Nathaniel-George (right) are both 'touch and go' on whether they will be available for York City. Pictures: Tom Poole

Malachi Fagan-Walcott (left) and Ashley Nathaniel-George (right) are both 'touch and go' on whether they will be available for York City. Pictures: Tom Poole

Ebbsfleet United FC

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Key City pair 'touch and go' on availability ahead of Ebbsfleet match

Dipo Akinyemi slides his strike past George Rose to put York City ahead. Picture: Adam Davy

Dipo Akinyemi slides his strike past George Rose to put York City ahead. Picture: Adam Davy

Wycombe Wanderers FC

Hinshelwood excites at Wycombe reunion for City's FA Cup first round tie

Cooke will join Ireland boss Ged Corcoran (pictured) and Will Leatt on the Knights' coaching staff. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

Cooke will join Ireland boss Ged Corcoran (pictured) and Will Leatt on the Knights' coaching staff. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

York Knights RLFC

Ged Corcoran names Ireland squad - with former Knights called up

Adam Hinshelwood is happy with how York City have started their season.

Adam Hinshelwood is happy with how York City have started their season.

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Hinshelwood assesses early season form of City after impressive start

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National Sport

Chelsea forward Lauren James sustained a foot problem during the warm-up (John Walton/PA)

Chelsea forward Lauren James sustained a foot problem during the warm-up (John Walton/PA)

Sonia Bompastor happy with Chelsea efficiency after win over Twente

Kyle Walker says Thomas Tuchel will be a good appointment for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kyle Walker says Thomas Tuchel will be a good appointment for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Kyle Walker says Thomas Tuchel getting England job is a ‘great appointment’

The Great Britain quartet powered to an impressive victory in Denmark (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

The Great Britain quartet powered to an impressive victory in Denmark (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

Katie Archibald says team pursuit gold ‘very special’ after serious injuries

Chelsea’s Guro Reiten celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the UEFA Women’s Champions League, group stage match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 8, 2024.

Chelsea’s Guro Reiten celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the UEFA Women’s Champions League, group stage match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 8, 2024.

Guro Reiten reaches milestone moment in Chelsea’s Champions League win

Rafael Nadal, left, and Novak Djokovic will meet for one final time in Riyadh Andrew Couldridge/PA)

Rafael Nadal, left, and Novak Djokovic will meet for one final time in Riyadh Andrew Couldridge/PA)

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to play each other for final time in Riyadh

Marlie Packer’s side have built on their success at the Women’s Six Nations as England target World Cup glory next year (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Marlie Packer’s side have built on their success at the Women’s Six Nations as England target World Cup glory next year (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Marlie Packer says England ready to deal with difficult World Cup group

Lando Norris speaks ahead of the US Grand Prix (Eric Gay/AP)

Lando Norris speaks ahead of the US Grand Prix (Eric Gay/AP)

Lando Norris believes he has a championship boost after Red Bull restrictions

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History

Rabbi Dr Elisheva Salamo (left) and Dr Louise Hampson (right) with the blue plaque in Coney Street

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Blue plaque unveiled to mark location of medieval synagogue in York city centre

Some of the military huts. Picture: Ripon Military Heritage Trust

Some of the military huts. Picture: Ripon Military Heritage Trust

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Hundreds sign petition calling for North Yorkshire military huts to be saved

Main image: Harold Porter. Left, top to bottom: Helen Glover and Tom Daley during the Team GB Flagbearer announcement at Paris 2024; Eric Liddell winning Gold in the 400m at the 1924 Olympics; and Harold and Agnes Porter on their wedding day

Main image: Harold Porter. Left, top to bottom: Helen Glover and Tom Daley during the Team GB Flagbearer announcement at Paris 2024; Eric Liddell winning Gold in the 400m at the 1924 Olympics; and Harold and Agnes Porter on their wedding day

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Chariots of Fire: the York runner who (almost) won a medal in the 1924 Olympics

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

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Stone Age homes more domesticated than once thought, says University of York

Main image: York Archaeology's Ian Milsted at the site of the dig in Walmgate. Left, top: sheep being herded through Walmgate Bar and, bottom, horses at York Cattle Market

Main image: York Archaeology's Ian Milsted at the site of the dig in Walmgate. Left, top: sheep being herded through Walmgate Bar and, bottom, horses at York Cattle Market

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Open day to explore Walmgate's past - and its link with the livestock trade

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Business news

James Mason (left) and other chamber staff

West and North Yorkshire Chamber in award success

Dozens of companies took part in the first event

Dozens of companies took part in the first event

Harrogate Big Sleepout raises £2,500 for homeless

Some of the Sri Lankan food at School Kitchen

Some of the Sri Lankan food at School Kitchen

Servings of council support added spice to thriving York food business

The shop at 14 Little Stonegate

The shop at 14 Little Stonegate

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'Wickedly delicious' new shop to open in centre of York

The Millets in Market Street

The Millets in Market Street

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Replacement announced for York's Millets store

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Education news

A wellbeing and alternative provision service for York-based children and families, The Pottering Shed, has been launched, with consultations now being accepted for places starting in January 2025

Wellbeing service for York-based children and families launched

Millthorpe School, in York, is fundraising for a new acoustic piano. The school is inviting parents, carers, and community members to sponsor individual keys of the instrument

Millthorpe School, in York, is fundraising for a new acoustic piano. The school is inviting parents, carers, and community members to sponsor individual keys of the instrument

York school's acoustic piano fundraiser offers sponsorship by key

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, in Selby, is one of the schools to have benefitted recently from solar power installations organised by the Drax Foundation. Pictured is another benefitting school, Doncaster's Kirk Sandall Junior School

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, in Selby, is one of the schools to have benefitted recently from solar power installations organised by the Drax Foundation. Pictured is another benefitting school, Doncaster's Kirk Sandall Junior School

Selby school among those benefitting from solar panel installations

55 per cent of teachers in Yorkshire and the North East who responded to the Department for Education's Teaching Vacancies' survey said they would favour schools that advertise 'flexible friendly' jobs

55 per cent of teachers in Yorkshire and the North East who responded to the Department for Education's Teaching Vacancies' survey said they would favour schools that advertise 'flexible friendly' jobs

Teachers would favour schools advertising 'flexible friendly' jobs

York College said it has a very strong working relationship with York Pullman

York College said it has a very strong working relationship with York Pullman

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Student bus service to York College at risk after reports of seat belt stunt

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Rachel Reeves planning £3bn welfare cuts in Budget

Sharon Osbourne says the music industry failed Liam Payne (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Sharon Osbourne says the music industry failed Liam Payne (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Sharon Osbourne says music industry failed Liam Payne: ‘We all let you down’

Harry Styles said ‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’ following Liam Payne’s death (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Harry Styles said ‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’ following Liam Payne’s death (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Harry Styles mourns Liam Payne: ‘I will miss him always, my lovely friend’

Louis Tomlinson promised to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son (Joe Giddens/PA)

Louis Tomlinson promised to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son (Joe Giddens/PA)

Louis Tomlinson promises to be uncle to Liam Payne’s son following his death

The Internet Watch Foundation said in the past six months alone it had seen more reports of AI-generated abuse content than in the 12 months prior to that (PA)

The Internet Watch Foundation said in the past six months alone it had seen more reports of AI-generated abuse content than in the 12 months prior to that (PA)

AI-generated child sex abuse content increasingly found on open web – watchdog

Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia (Yui Mok/PA)

Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia (Yui Mok/PA)

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Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said there will be ‘tough decisions’ in this year’s Budget (Ben Whitley/PA)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said there will be ‘tough decisions’ in this year’s Budget (Ben Whitley/PA)

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‘Listen to voters’ and block Chancellor’s Budget cuts, Flynn tells Starmer

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