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York fans celebrate with (top to bottom) the Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Chris Cullwick, Harry Gration and the Rev Matt Woodcock.

"You've done us proud" York tells Minstermen
YORK is today waiting to learn if there will be an official celebration of the Minstermen winning promotion in their centenary year.

Some of the queue at LNER Community Stadium for York City v Boston United

Before and after VIDEOS - the queue to get into York City v Boston United

Bradley Headington from Strensall is heading to the World Kickboxing Championships

How being attacked in the street led this York teenager to a world championship bid

The new shared path for cyclists and pedestrians in Fulford Road

Cycle safety boost with opening of new stretch of shared path on York main road

Children from Marton Cum Grafton visit the site of the Yew Tree Farm housing development in Marton Cum Grafton where they buried a time capsule

This new housing site now has its very own time capsule

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Bride and groom in the photobooth

photos "We postponed our wedding 3 times because of Covid" - newlyweds Nicola & Mark

The student accommodation is still being built but (inset) every room has already been booked

Massive student flats complex fully booked - even though it's still being built

Readers' letters

"I have been watching City for 72 years and have never known behaviour as bad"

'Hospital should focus on patients, not cutting carbon emissions'

'Local plan hearings a chance to air big issues - like lack of affordable housing'

'Calls for a windfall tax just a cheap political stunt'

Council’s weaselly words on blue badges

Haxby Station: "Yes please - but in the right location for passengers"

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Sleep expert offers advice on getting your partner to stop snoring. Picture: Canva

This one sleep tip could stop your partner snoring at night

The money may help the lowest-earning households manage rising bills during the cost of living crisis. (PA)

£150 council tax rebate boosted by £40 for some areas - who is eligible?

BBC launches search for best new stand-up and digital comedians – entries open now (Canva)

BBC launches search for best new stand-up and digital comedians – entries open now

Tom Pitfield and Catherine Tyldesley. Credit: PA

Coronation Street star reveals daughter's BBC show inspired name in first image

Jessica George, who died in 1995

York mother who launched charity after daughter's death set to step down

Government employees from Munster, Germany at Get Cycling in York

German Government staff in York to learn about Harry Potter and other subjects

The New Earswick Folk Hall will host a “Big Jubilee Lunch” on Saturday 4 June for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

York folk hall to host Jubilee lunch

Marion Hayhurst's photo with caption:

caption challenge "What do you mean I can’t sit here?" - can you write a funnier caption?

Pubs in Walmgate over the years include The Blue Bell from 1906 and the last one standing today, The Watergate Inn

York's hidden history - the city street that had 20 pubs - but now has only one

Jacqueline Reagan who met the Queen in 1949 when she was Princess Elizabeth on a royal visit to York

"I remember it clearly - the day I met Princess Elizabeth in York in 1949"

(Left) Calvin Klein CK One EDT (middle) Davidoff Cool Water EDT and (right) Versace L'Homme EDT (The Fragrance Shop/Canva)

The Fragrance Shop launches huge sale on perfumes including Versace and HUGO BOSS

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, May 22. (PA)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, May 22

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – get yours TODAY (Aldi)

Kevin the Carrot returns to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee – get yours TODAY

Brits love these weird food combinations - and they will make you lose your appetite (Canva/PA)

Brits love these weird food combinations - and they'll make you lose your appetite

There were more than 400 'never events' recorded at NHS hospitals in the last year. Credit: Chris Ison/PA

The most shocking hospital mistakes made in the last year (including replacing the wrong hip)

Channel 4's Hunted got underway this evening. Picture: Channel 4

Hunted 2022: Fugitives must first escape an island - is this the toughest start yet?

Here are some top tips to save you money (PA)

5 spring cleaning musts that could save you almost £2,500

Paddy McLaughlin celebrates after York City beat Brackley Town in the play-off semi-final. Picture: Tom Poole

LIVE BLOG: York City v Boston United (National League North Play-off final)

Jack Ratcliffe and his mum, Ali Metcalfe with Ben and Jane Nicholson showing their support for City outside York Minster. Picture: Dylan Connell

'Come on lads, let's win this' says York City 'inspiration' Jack

A police helicopter

The reason behind the major police operation with firearms officers yesterday evening in Harrogate

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

PM "invite" to Linton-on-Ouse

North Yorkshire County Council has been probed over its carbon reduction initiatives

Council challenged over climate change ambitions

A view of St Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough. From Google Streetview

10 people stuck in seaside hotel lift

Asylum seekers staying at the former RAF Linton on Ouse base will be provided with a shuttle bus into York

Exclusive Shuttle bus into York will be provided for asylum seekers at reception centre

Sport

York City Knights centre James Glover is stopped by two Halifax Panthers defenders. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

York City Knights 'needed to be mentally stronger' in defeat to Halifax Panthers
JAMES FORD admitted that his York City Knights side “needed to be stronger mentally” as a late first-half flurry from Halifax Panthers saw them beaten 40-24.

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York City Knights half-back dives on the loose ball. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

PREMIUM York City Knights winning streak is ended by play-off rivals Halifax Panthers

York fans celebrate with (top to bottom) the Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Chris Cullwick, Harry Gration and the Rev Matt Woodcock.

"You've done us proud" York tells Minstermen

York City Knights half-back Liam Harris faces his former club this afternoon. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

LIVE BLOG: York City Knights v Halifax Panthers

Celebrations outside the ground after York City beat Boston United to gain promotion.

Before and after VIDEOS - the celebrations after York City v Boston United

Some of the queue at LNER Community Stadium for York City v Boston United

Before and after VIDEOS - the queue to get into York City v Boston United

Bradley Headington from Strensall is heading to the World Kickboxing Championships

How being attacked in the street led this York teenager to a world championship bid

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National Sport

Justin Thomas credits his experience for US PGA victory

Justin Thomas eclipses Will Zalatoris in play-off to claim second US PGA title

AC Milan won their 19th Serie A title (Michele Nucci/AP/PA)

AC Milan win first title since 2011 but Stefano Pioli says his medal was stolen

McIlroy's tournament ended in disappointment

Rory McIlroy’s Sunday charge at US PGA Championship ends in disappointment

Manchester City v Aston Villa – Premier League – Etihad Stadium

Another dramatic chapter in a compelling Premier League story

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History

Pubs in Walmgate over the years include The Blue Bell from 1906 and the last one standing today, The Watergate Inn

York's hidden history - the city street that had 20 pubs - but now has only one

Jacqueline Reagan who met the Queen in 1949 when she was Princess Elizabeth on a royal visit to York

"I remember it clearly - the day I met Princess Elizabeth in York in 1949"

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Business news

Children from Marton Cum Grafton visit the site of the Yew Tree Farm housing development in Marton Cum Grafton where they buried a time capsule

This new housing site now has its very own time capsule

Tim and Zoe Sinclair of Ambiente in York

Meet the couple who brought tapas to York

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Education news

The student accommodation is still being built but (inset) every room has already been booked

Massive student flats complex fully booked - even though it's still being built

Children from Marton Cum Grafton visit the site of the Yew Tree Farm housing development in Marton Cum Grafton where they buried a time capsule

This new housing site now has its very own time capsule

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National News

Anthony Albanese (left) is sworn in as Australia's Prime Minister by Australian Governor-General David Hurley

Albanese sworn in as prime minister in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit

NHS waiting lists

Year-long inquiry finds ‘systemic racism’ in UK maternity care

Signage on display at Paddington station

Timeline of troubled Crossrail project

Raheem Bailey finger loss

Anthony Joshua among sports stars supporting bullied boy who lost his finger

A collection of British newspapers.

What the papers say – May 23

Anticipation over Gray report mounts as PM urged to explain ‘secret’ meeting

Dog leaps into water

London dogs at greater risk of heatstroke, study suggests

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