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Landmark anniversary for York village community hub
A community hub in a York village is preparing itself for a landmark anniversary. Huntington Library celebrates 60 years of service on October 26 with a special open morning at its site in Garth Road. The library was opened in 1964 by Lady
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Pie and mash could be given protected status as campaigners push for change
Campaigners are hoping to secure protected status for traditional pie and mash to celebrate the “original fast food”. Former Conservative minister Richard Holden and producers have made representations to the Department for Environment, Food and
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Passenger warning after York train cancellations
PASSENGERS are being warned that certain York trains have been cancelled this morning (October 22). National Rail say York and Sheffield trains have been affected as repairs to a bridge between Moorthorpe and Pontefract Baghill are causing disruption
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Glitter Ball in Harrogate raises thousands for hospice charity
A charity ball has raised more than £215,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice, which provides free hospice care in Yorkshire for young people with life-limiting illnesses. The Martin House Glitter Ball was hosted at Rudding Park Hotel, in Harrogate
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The top Haunted York tours taking place at Halloween and year-round
Pyper York is encouraging efforts to crown York the best city in the UK for ghost tours, and has compiled a list of Visit York's Haunted York tours, some of which operate not only at Halloween but also at other times of the year, for the purpose.
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Driver admits seriously injuring cyclist in York morning rush hour
A motorist has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a cyclist during the morning rush hour. Scott Bradley, 36, had initially denied that his driving on a major commuting route through York was dangerous on the morning of April 7, 2022.
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York MP calls on Government to sanction Israel
A York MP has called for the Government to recognise the state of Palestine and end exports to Israel. Some 51 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion in Parliament calling for the "UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
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Students enter virtual reality at CU Scarborough care sector event
Sixth form and college students attended CU Scarborough’s Working in Care event recently, to learn about careers working with children, young people, and families. The students, from places including Middlesbrough, Hull, and York, attended various
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Que Sera Sera singalong for Ouse View residents at jazz concert
Residents and guests at Ouse View care home, in Fulford, enjoyed a night of live jazz recently courtesy of singer Nikki. Summertime and Halloween tunes - including Summer Holiday, Bare Necessities, and The Monster Mash - featured in Nikki's set
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School network's samba band to spread the rhythm thanks to donation
The vibrant rhythm of samba will soon resonate across a network of York schools, thanks to a generous donation from the Pavers Foundation. A sum of £1,500 was given to the Excel Learning Trust, which is based in York, to develop its samba band
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Coroner slams York hospital trust after two deaths
A coroner has warned a York hospital trust there is a "risk of future deaths” if it does not make changes after two individuals died while under its care. Area coroner Catherine Cundy wrote to the chief executive of the York and Scarborough Teaching
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MP vows to end York ‘dental desert’ amid ‘Dickensian’ national tooth decay warning
A York MP has vowed to end the city’s “dental desert” as a health minister warns tooth decay issues nationally are “truly Dickensian”. Rachael Maskell told The Press she continues to meet with members of the city’s dental community to “plan our
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'The timing was uncanny' - top award for product named after York schoolboy
A TOP award has gone to a product from a York business named after a city boy diagnosed with an extremely rare form of a life-limiting illness. York-based coffee business, YO1 Coffee Co launched Bill's Blend last year and it's now won a Great Taste
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'It can change lives' - new podcast launched in York
A NEW football podcast is launching in York to showcase inspirational female voices. York City Ladies FC is launching a new #MoreThanFootball podcast. Co-hosted by Paula Stainton, YCLFC Chairperson, and Charlie Hopper, York City Ladies Media