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Bright talent Mo Fadera signs for City after successful trial period
YORK City have completed the signing of young trialist Mo Fadera from neighbouring club Garforth Town. Garforth manager Paul Marshall confirmed that Fadera had been offered a contract by York yesterday evening, having initially caught the attention
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Two men arrested after raids in North Yorkshire
TWO men have been arrested in relation to drug offences after a police sting in North Yorkshire towns. North Yorkshire Police say their Operation Tornado hit Scarborough, Malton and Pickering on Wednesday (September 4) as officers smashed through
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Missing teenager last seen in Harrogate found safe and well
A missing 15-year-old girl in North Yorkshire has been found safe and well. The county's police force had issued an appeal for Masoumeh, who was last seen in Harrogate around 3.15pm today (Thursday, September 5). A spokesperson said: “Extensive
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York charity receives £5,500 from car rally
A two-day Classic Car Show to help a York charity attracted over 1000 visitors and was the most successful event in its ten-year history. More than 370 classic vehicle owners helped Weighton Wolds Rotary Club's annual Classic Car Show raise £5,665
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Major York employer gives family time as schools return
In the week school starts, Aviva York colleagues are benefitting from its ‘Family Time Off’ policy, providing parents with the flexibility to take a half-day off work when their child starts a new primary or secondary school. Starting a new school
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£4,000 in suspected fake bank notes seized in York as businesses targeted
Police have seized thousands of pounds in suspected fake bank notes on the streets of York - and officers want to hear from businesses which may have been targeted. North Yorkshire Police is appealing to any business in the city which may have
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Fresh HMRC fraud warning to York and North Yorkshire from top accountants
SMALL businesses in York and North Yorkshire have again been warned by a top accountancy firm that fraudsters are again trying to dupe them with a highly realistic HMRC compliance letter. Scammers have been forced to change the fake email address
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Stanley set for extended spell on sidelines in bitter blow for Valkyrie
YORK Valkyrie star Tara Jane Stanley will miss the remainder of the Betfred Women's Super League season with an ACL injury. The full-back limped off during the closing stages of Sunday's statement 32-6 victory at Leeds Rhinos after having kicked
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York vineyard celebrates with seven wine award wins
A family-run vineyard near York is toasting even more award success after its entries won in a regional competition this week. Every one of the seven entries from the Yorkshire Heart Vineyard at Nun Monkton, west of York, were awarded a medal in
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York event to help firms recruit and retain staff
Businesses in the York area can learn more about how to recruit and retain staff at an event in the city next month. City of York Council’s is staging Recruitment and Retention: Resilience in York’s Priory Street Centre on Tuesday October 8 from
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FBI work for former North Yorkshire cops
TWO former North Yorkshire police officers have returned from the US after helping the FBI boost staff performance and well-being. Zoe Billings from York and Mark Pannone from North Cumbria met while Mark was an Assistant Chief Constable for North
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Driver, 70, dead at the scene of North Yorkshire crash
A 70-year-old driver has been pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said a blue Renault Kangoo and Land Rover Discover crashed in West Moor Road, Raskelf. They added that it happened at around 3.30pm
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Applegarth relishing Knights' tricky Championship run-in
MARK Applegarth is relishing the prospect of York Knights’ tricky run-in, insisting “those are the sorts of games we want to be involved in.” The Knights round off their regular season with matches against four of the Betfred Championship’s current
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Brew York's Chris Kamara charity lager goes on sale nationally
UNBELIEVABLE! A York brewery is to see the lager it created with a celebrity sports star as a charity fundraiser go on sale nationally. Brew York worked with fan-favourite Chris Kamara on the new lager, Kammy’s Un-Beer-Lievable Lager, which was
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York tech chief sells the business he founded and built over 20 years
A York technology chief has sold the major company he founded more than 20 years ago. Mark Fordyce launched York Data Services in 2003 as the city lacked the technology found in the capital, especially its banking sector. Over the years, the
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How City beat off Scottish competition to secure Malachi Fagan-Walcott on loan
DUNFERLIME Athletic boss James McPake has revealed that they almost brought in defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott, prior to his York City move. Fagan-Walcott, who joined York earlier in the week on a season-long loan, has made the switch into the
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Busy North Yorkshire road cleared after stuck lorry blocked both lanes
A busy road in North Yorkshire has been cleared following an incident. As of 12.03pm today, September 5, a lorry was seen to be blocking both lanes on the A63 - at the junction with Fox Lane - which is just west of Hambleton and Selby.
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Study claims Airbnb may be making housing in York MORE affordable
Claims that Airbnbs may make housing in York more affordable do not reflect the disruption concentrations of holiday lets can cause in some neighbourhoods, a city MP has said. York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell said the claims in a new study
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Castle Gateway consultation events start this weekend
Events are taking place over the next week for residents and businesses to have their say on the latest ideas for the Castle Gateway area. City of York Council has organised a number of tours of the site this Saturday (Sep 7) with a small number
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'No ones fault' - Mikey Morton addresses criticised recruitment of Summer 2023
FORMER York City boss Mikey Morton has explained what went on behind-the-scenes with the recruitment from the Summer of 2023. The incomings that York added to their squad in the Summer prior to the 2023/24 season has come under criticism, after
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Thief targets popular North Yorkshire supermarket
UPDATED: Man identified following Malton shop theft. A THIEF has struck at a popular supermarket in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak following the theft of alcohol from
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Scientists hunting 'the great white shark heard around the world' in UK waters
A team of 'cautiously optimistic' scientists are hunting for great white sharks off the Irish and UK coasts. US non-profit research organisation Ocearch believe great whites do indeed roam the depths around Ireland and Britain. They're aiming
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Do you shop at Lidl? Supermarket's big update for shoppers using customer app
Have you got the Lidl customer app and recently noticed it’s not been working? The supermarket has announced it has shut down its original customer app, previously used to showcase weekly offers and a digital version of its in-store leaflet.
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Tadcaster sink to heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of North Yorkshire rivals
TADCASTER Albion endured a torrid midweek clash against Knaresborough Town, conceding three quick-fire first-half goals before club top scorer Adam Priestley added a fourth late in the second half. This ensured a second league win in a row for
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'It's a very special moment' - Jubb on Knights appearance milestone at Whitehaven
WILL Jubb was left humbled as he made a milestone 172nd appearance for York Knights at Whitehaven on Sunday. The ever-dependable hooker, playing in his eighth season at the Knights, is now behind only Hall of Fame inductee Mark Cain in the number
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Crash in York suburb - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a three vehicle crash in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say that at shortly after 5pm on Wednesday (September 4) crews from Acomb and York responded to a crash involving three vehicles
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BMW passenger left with possible life changing injuries after crash
THE passenger in a BMW which crashed in East Yorkshire has suffered possibly life changing injuries. Humberside Police say officers investigating a two-vehicle crash on the A63 eastbound near to South Cave on Tuesday morning (September 3) are appealing
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Woman missing from home in York found safe
UPDATE 8.45AM: Missing woman, Angela Hart, from York has been found safe and well. AN urgent appeal has gone out for help to find a missing woman last seen in York. North Yorkshire Police say officers are currently searching for 59-year-old
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Pints for £2 at Greene King pubs for fortnight in end of summer offer
Three Greene King pubs in York are offering pints for just £2, over a two-week period to mark the end of summer. The Golden Lion, on Church Street, will offer pints of Carling at the discounted rate, while Amstel will be the discounted pint on
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Youngsters have chance to join York Minster choir - and get top school place
YORK Minister is offering local school pupils a chance to join its world-famous choir and earn a subsidised place at a historic school. The Minster’s choir is offering school pupils currently in Year 3 the chance to audition and join the ranks
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Disused York water tower could become home with log cabin extension
A disused York water tower could be turned into a modern home featuring a log cabin-style extension if plans get the go ahead. Plans lodged with City of York Council would see the Askham Richard Water Tower, off Stock Hill Lane south of York Road
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'It's a nightmare' - businesses sign joint letter over York tip traffic queues
MORE than a dozen businesses have signed a letter to the council hitting out over the "chaos" of queuing traffic near a tip in York. As reported by The Press in August, traffic has been facing long queues to enter Hazel Court Household Waste Recycling
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York attraction to be first UK venue to host 'remarkable' art exhibition
An attraction near York is set to be the first in the country to host a "remarkable" new art exhibition. 'The Botanical World of Mary Delany' opens on Tuesday, September 10, in the National Trust’s Beningbrough Hall, near York. Beningbrough
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Yorkshire Coast itinerary inspiration for the October half term
An organisation has shared five sightseeing recommendations along the Yorkshire Coast for the October half-term. The family-friendly itinerary was put together by Route YC, which was created by those who live and work on the Yorkshire Coast and
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York woman stars in special episode of popular TV quiz show
A YORK woman starred in the anniversary edition of a popular ITV quiz show. Anne Taylor, who lives in ‘the beautiful city of York’ - as it was called by Bradley Walsh - first applied for The Chase during the pandemic with the encouragement of her
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York bakery is praised for its sourdough – and one of the best in York, say readers
A York bakery which is praised for its sourdough is one of the best in York, according to Press readers. Dough, in Bootham, has been nominated for our Best Bakery competition which celebrates the top venues in the city. Readers can vote for
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'It's now an increase of almost £1,100 per year' - York bus fare row
ANGRY parents from across York have hit out at changes to child bus tickets in the city. Back in July First York decided to remove their monthly child bus tickets, and with the new school term now underway parents say the changes will leave them
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‘We’re here, we’re alive, we contribute’: event to celebrate older people in York
Older people and their contributions to society will be celebrated at an event in York. The city will mark the International Day of Older People – a United Nations designated day raising awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing
