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  • Steve Watson hails "well-earned" point at Kettering

    “I’M SURE everyone would agree that it’s a well-earned point.” That was how Steve Watson reflected upon York City’s hard-fought 0-0 draw with Kettering Town on the muddy pitch of Latimer Park. On balance, the draw was the fairest result after

  • York City held to 0-0 draw at Kettering

    Kettering Town 0, York City 0 YORK City battled their way to a hard-fought goalless draw at Kettering in Vanarama National League North to concede a three-point deficit to leaders King’s Lynn. A total of 17 places separated the two sides prior

  • COLUMN Why York needs fewer tourists for Christmas Market

    Sometimes I wonder if those who promote our city to tourists really appreciate that there are people who live and work in York. At times they seem to be so fixated on bringing people into the city they forget about the residents, employers and employees

  • Car crashes into house

    A car crashed into a house near Selby late yesterday evening.  No-one was injured in the incident on Lowfield Road, Barlby, at about 10.30pm. Specialist firefighters were called out from West Yorkshire Fire Service to work with their colleagues

  • York boxers triumph in battle for wellness

    THE Salvation Army organised a boxing programme to aid those suffering from issues in their lives, to support them in overcoming their problems. The ‘From One Fight To Another’ event, held at the Huntington Working Mens Club in North Moor Road,

  • Road test: Lexus ES300h

    IS this a new Lexus? Well, no, but it is new to us in the UK and is tasked with being the replacement for the GS model. It has in fact been around elsewhere since 1989 and this is the seventh generation of the mid-size saloon. Renowned for its

  • CHRISTMAS: Visit York's Gingerbread House

    STEP inside a York landmark that has been transformed into a stunning gingerbread house for the festive season. York Mansion House is brimming with Christmas activities and displays. It is the first time the venue has run the event - with a gingerbread

  • York is one of most Christmassy cities in Britain

    YORK has made the list of the top five most Christmassy places in Britain when it comes to fairy lights. On average, homes in York have an array of almost 230 festive lights, compared to the national average of 131, according to a study. York

  • Candle-maker launches new shop in York

    A NEW shop is being launched in York this weekend. The Little Yorkshire Candle Company Shop is opening in Goodramgate, having previously sold its range of scent products online and through other retailers such as Castle Howard. Manager Alex

  • Furious passengers hit out over train cancellations

    FURIOUS passengers have hit out over the repeated cancellations of York trains while TransPennine Express teaches drivers and conductors how to operate a new fleet. The firm has apologised for the "pain" caused to customers by high numbers of cancelled

  • Anne’s Santa dash in aid of life saving research

    A WOMAN from York will take on a running challenge - along with 200 others - only months after a procedure to help her heart failure. Anne Dixon, of Poppleton, will take part in the Chase the Pud event on York Knavesmire on Sunday from 10.30am.

  • Roof-top ceremony celebrates city 'iconic development'

    A TRADITIONAL topping out ceremony has been held on the roof of a major York development after the highest beam was put in place. Work on the Hudson Quarter scheme, located opposite York Railway Station, is on schedule, with contractors having

  • Woman's death in River Ouse remains a mystery

    A PENSIONER’S death in York’s River Ouse remains a mystery after a coroner said it was impossible to decide whether it was an accident or suicide. Dorothy Hagyard, 83, was one of five people to drown in the city’s rivers during a tragic three-week