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Tributes have been paid to Bruce McIntosh, thought to have been York City's oldest fan.

'He'll be remembered by everyone who met him' - York City's oldest supporter dies, 97

Flooding at Queen's Staith this morning (December 8)

PICTURES: River Ouse in York flooded with more rain on way

A man has fallen from a wall close to train lines in Scarborough

Man falls from wall near train line - all three emergency services called in

A burst water main threatened to flood a number of properties in Bishopthorpe, York

Burst water main threatens to flood York homes

Maltkiln: a plan of the suggested development

Compulsory purchase order could be used to rescue 4,000-home scheme near York

Have you camped at one of these award-winning sites across North Yorkshire?

See all the North Yorkshire winners at the Camping and Glamping Awards 2023

This is the scene of utter devastation after a fire gutted education provider Ad Astra at Elvington Industrial Estate in York

'We have lost everything' - York education provider in plea after devastating fire

Readers' letters

'Boris did the best he could during the pandemic. Now it is time to move on'

'Brexit is a disaster to our standard of living and everything else'

'Not a good day on the rails with cancellations and delays all over'

'Why bringing in more 20mph speed limits to York will be waste of time and money'

It will take a 'Moses parting the Red Sea' miracle to solve York's traffic problems

'Have you done the 'Penguin Walk' at York's Christmas market yet?'

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Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry live stream of former prime minister Boris Johnson giving evidence on Wednesday December 6, 2023. PA Photo.

Letters 'Boris did the best he could during the pandemic. Now it is time to move on'

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Anglo American and STRABAG UK are delighted to announce that the tunnel at the Woodsmith project near Whitby, in the north-east of England, recently reached 25.8km in length. This breaks the current record for the world's longest single tunnel boring

World record for longest single bored tunnel broken near Whitby

A claim has been made against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 that they overcharged on up to 28.2 million UK mobile phone contracts.

Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 customers could be owed nearly £2k

A woman has been injured in a crash in Water Lane, Clifton in York

Woman left with facial injuries after crash in York

The A64 at Hazlewood near Tadcaster has reopened after a vehicle fire that closed the road from the A1(M) junction to the A162 for Tadcaster

Updated Major road through North Yorkshire reopens after fire

Police in York have carried out a drugs raid in Clifton

Four women and one man arrested following York drugs raid

A vandal with a hammer has smashed windows at KD Carpets in Skipton Road causing damage in the region of £10,000

Hammer wielding vandal strikes at shop in North Yorkshire

Hammer weidling vandal strikes at KD Carpets in Harrogate

Hammer wielding vandal strikes at shop in North Yorkshire

Singer Alistair Griffin performing at a Candlelit Christmas show at St Olave's Church with the Ebor string quartet decided to close the show with an impromtu performance of the Fairytale of New York as a tribute to Shane McGowan

York concert tribute to late Pogues singer Shane McGowan

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Haddy Njie, chair of IERUK has shared her experience of a racist encounter with an older man and told how she handled it

'Coloured people are doing so well, look at you' - York campaigner's racist encounter

Police hae issued a warning over standng water

Drivers urged to reduce their speed with significant standing water on A170

The large business winner

How a York firm became the Press's large business of the year

First Bus York receives the award for business innovation

How a York bus firm was a Press business awards winner

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The site on Street view

Plan to convert York union offices into holiday flats

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Flooding in the Fulford area

£5.3m York flood protection scheme set for final approval

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The Jubilee pub, which is in the Leeman Road area of York

Campaigners pledge to keep fighting to save empty York pub

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Police have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following a theft in Norton.

CCTV appeal after theft at Norton Skate Park

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Minskip, near Boroughbridge, is holding its second Christmas Gift Fayre on Saturday

North Yorkshire village set to host Christmas fair

York Gin's Roman Fruits

More national acclaim for iconic York tipple

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A packed turnout at a popular festival

Record year for charity beer festival near York

Panto cast members at York Theatre Royal. Picture: Pamela Raith

York Theatre Royal reveals its panto for next year

RAF Menwith Hill

Trial halted in North Yorkshire air base terrorism case

Sir David Jason is returning to Only Fools and Horses.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason to return to sitcom after 20 years

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Are you one of the thousands of Aldi employees set to get a pay rise next year?

Aldi boosts pay for thousands of employees as hourly rate goes up to £13.55

Sport

Michael Duckworth (pictured) and David Stockdale are nearing a return to training for York City. (Photo: Tom Poole)

York City set to rotate for FA Trophy tie with Nantwich Town

Tributes have been paid to Bruce McIntosh, thought to have been York City's oldest fan.

'He'll be remembered by everyone who met him' - York City's oldest supporter dies, 97

Neal Ardley wants to bring Will Smith back to York City.

Neal Ardley keen to bring Will Smith back to York City

Michael Coulson has joined Farsley. (Photo: Farsley Celtic)

Former York City striker joins Clayton Donaldson at Farsley Celtic

Neal Ardley will prioritise the Vanarama National League over the Isuzu FA Trophy.

Neal Ardley outlines York City's priorities ahead of FA Trophy tie

York Knights' Paul Cooke has likened Andrew Henderson and Clint Goodchild's approach for his services to characters out of Only Fools and Horses.

Why Paul Cooke's move to York Knights has Only Fools and Horses to thank

Tadcaster Albion and Pickering Town's Boxing Day clash has been moved to an earlier kick-off time.

Tadcaster Albion and Pickering Town's Boxing Day derby brought forward

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National Sport

Everton manager Sean Dyche saw his side claim a 3-0 win over Newcastle (Martin Rickett/PA)

Sean Dyche hails Everton unity after beating Newcastle to climb out of drop zone

Kevin Sinfield completed his latest challenge on Thursday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Never say never – Kevin Sinfield needs rest before next MND fundraising mission

Jon Rahm has joined LIV golf (Scott Taetsch/AP)

Jon Rahm says switch to LIV Golf is the best for his family

Keaton Jennings made a century on his Test debut against India, on this day in 2016 (Mike Egerton/PA)

On this day in 2016: England’s Keaton Jennings makes century on his Test debut

Ange Postecoglou shows his frustration during Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to West Ham (John Walton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou urges Tottenham to bounce back from West Ham defeat

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History

The Handley Page Victor, named 'Lust Lindy'

Former RAF nuclear bomber to fire up its engines at York museum

FROM OUR ARCHIVE: Keeping the famous White Horse of Kilburn stable and white has been a recurring problem over the years. Here in June 1989, members of Thirsk Young Farmers' Club are putting their backs into the heavy work of resurfacing the horse

'The day the White Horse of Kilburn looked like a grey giraffe'

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Business news

This is the scene of utter devastation after a fire gutted education provider Ad Astra at Elvington Industrial Estate in York

'We have lost everything' - York education provider in plea after devastating fire

The large business winner

How a York firm became the Press's large business of the year

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Education news

This is the scene of utter devastation after a fire gutted education provider Ad Astra at Elvington Industrial Estate in York

'We have lost everything' - York education provider in plea after devastating fire

Christmas cards made by Huntington School's Year 7 pupils

York school teams up with home care service to spread Christmas joy

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National News

Tom Pursglove is the new legal migration minister (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA)

Minister hints at possible compromises with Tory rebels over Rwanda plan

A minister defended a post on X criticising Labour (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Tory minister defends middle finger social media jibe at Labour

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Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Desperation grows among Palestinians as Israel’s war in Gaza continues

Mrs Perry’s family has demanded change (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted has not apologised for ‘causing’ her death

Passengers were left looking for alternative transport in the London streets (Mikey Worrall/PA)

Train disruption continues after ‘wartime’ evacuation

Brianna Ghey was killed near Warrington in February (Family handout/Warrington Police/PA)

‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves Dorland House in London after giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry (Victoria Jones/PA)

Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase during pandemic

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