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Over 100 offers revealed as York Restaurant Week launch vouchers
FOODIES are set to rejoice as the line-up for York Restaurant Week has been officially revealed. Running from October 14 to October 20, this is the tenth time that the event has been held - with over 100 eateries from across York providing exclusive
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Three men rescued from flood water as all emergency services attend scene
THREE people were rescued from a car stuck in flood water in North Yorkshire today. Fire and Rescue Crews, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, North Yorkshire Police responded to an incident to the north of Pickering at 2.17pm today (October
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York biotech firm’s blood test boost to fight cancer
Researchers in York have announced progress in helping to detect cancer using simple blood tests. Cizzle Biotechnology, a spin-out company from the University of York’s Department of Biology, and the Moffitt Cancer Center in America will test patients
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Teenager attacked in York street
A TEENAGER has been attacked in York. North Yorkshire Police say the assault took place in Micklegate opposite St Martin’s Lane at 3am on Sunday, September 29. Recommended reading: Large amount of baby milk taken from York shop
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North Yorkshire town reveals full line-up for three days of music
A North Yorkshire town has announced its full line-up for a weekend of music. Harrogate BID has organised the Harrogate Music Weekender featuring a range of live music, tribute acts and exciting events. The three-day town wide schedule of musical
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'Top TV 'Dragon' meets North Yorkshire business
Picture News, a weekly news resource service for teachers, is one of seven small businesses to receive advice from business guru Deborah Meaden in a new mini-series launched by NESCAFÉ® by Nestlé Professional to give practical support to SMEs.
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Award success for Wolds firm
Thixendale-based rapeseed oil business, Breckenholme has two of its brands in the final of the 20th annual Deliciously Yorkshire 2024 Taste Awards. Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil’s Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil with Lemon, Garlic, Oregano and Thyme and Charlie
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York and North Yorkshire top tourist attractions revealed
SOME of the best tourist attractions and providers to the sector have been revealed by Make it York. The promotions body has announced the finalists for the Visit York Tourism Awards 2025, which will their 27th year. The awards, sponsored
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Tadcaster Albion stun leaders Penistone by breaking away curse
TADCASTER Albion broke their away curse with a 1-0 victory at NCEL Premier Division leaders Penistone Church. Elliott Andrew scored the game’s only goal midway through the second half. The Brewers made the better start with Junayd Cassius-Gill
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Dame Judi Dench becomes patron of York eye research charity
York-born actor of film and stage, Dame Judi Dench, has become of a city-based charity which supports research into vision loss and blindness. The Yorkshire Macular Degeneration Fund was established by the University of York, in partnership with
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Japanese road chiefs come to York to hear about traffic management
YORK highway chiefs have met with officials from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to discuss innovative ideas and technologies to manage traffic. The visit comes as Japan’s capital and the world’s largest urban metropolis is building three expressway
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Giant artwork unveiled at North Yorkshire landmark
A giant artwork has been unveiled at a North Yorkshire landmark. The 5,400 square metre Heritage Tree has been painted on the ground of Whitby Abbey by land artist David Popa to mark the National Lottery’s 30th birthday. Actor and broadcaster
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Celebrity chefs recreate school dinners for innovative York restaurant
Celebrity chefs have created a nostalgic school dinners menu’ which are available for delivery in York. The chefs recreating classics such as toad in the hole, corned beef hash and rice pudding include Yorkshire’s own Tommy Banks, Great British
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York Museum Gardens can host more music gigs after noise complaint dismissed
Changes to dealing with noise from concerts at York’s Museum Gardens are being considered following a complaint about a show featuring Shed Seven in July. A City of York Council licensing hearing decided against further action following the complaint
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Garden centre company with branch in York announces closure of 17 sites
A garden centre company, which has a branch in York, has announced the closure of 17 of its sites. Dobbies has confirmed that the selection of their 'unprofitable' branches will be closed by the end of the year, in a move that will impact 465 of
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Ford frustrated at Featherstone's 'failure to nail chances' in Knights defeat
JAMES Ford was left frustrated by Featherstone Rovers’ “failure to nail their chances” as they fell to a 16-6 defeat at York Knights on Sunday. Rovers had made the perfect start at the LNER Community Stadium when Josh Hardcastle opened the scoring
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Property firm offers flexible terms to boost Christmas retail scene
A commercial property company aims to bring Christmas cheer to York’s high street by offering premises on short-term, flexible terms over the Festive period and beyond. Colenso is offering independent businesses and start-ups has units available
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Shed Seven leading the midweek charts as they battle to secure Number One album
Shed Seven are leading the midweek charts as they battle to secure their second Number One album – in the same year as their first. Almost 30 years after forming, the Sheds landed their first Number One album with A Matter of Time at the start
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Major repairs set to get underway after bus crash in North Yorkshire
WORK is set to get underway in just under a fortnight on vital repairs following a bus crash in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Council say work is due to begin on Monday, October 14, to repair Grosmont Bridge. It's expected to take five days
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Chaos ensues as Selby Town are embroiled in late controversy against Wakefield
Selby Town remained in eighth position of the Northern Counties East League Division One on Saturday when they entertained Wakefield AFC with the game ending one goal apiece. Town took the lead on 12 minutes with a Caden Mcgrath goal, but the visitors
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North Yorkshire sausage factory to stage Oktoberfest this weekend
A North Yorkshire sausage factory is staging a traditional German Oktoberfest featuring a foot long banger! The event, at HECK’s Bedale HQ is this Saturday October 5 from 2pm to 8pm, will also offer plenty of food, drink, music and entertainment
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York set for spooktakular Halloween fundraiser
A frightening fundraising event is to be held at the home of York’s Lord Mayor. On Sunday October 20, the Mansion House will host a charity event to raise funds for the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York charities. Guests will be welcomed with
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Long Boi: How a York duck became an international star never to be forgotten
Long Boi: How a York duck became an international star never to be forgotten YORK has spawned a few famous celebrities: actors Dame Judi Dench and Mark Addy have become international movie stars while composer John Barry will forever be remembered
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'If they were ruling a ship a pedalo would be way beyond them'
If they were ruling a ship a pedalo would be way beyond them AFTER watching the Labour Party conference I am still at a loss as to their intentions or policies regarding helping the country make progress in domestic and world issues. Keir Starmer
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Flood, fire and pigeon poo: some of the risks facing historic York archive
Flood, fire and pigeon poo: some of the risks facing historic York archive Dr Julie-Ann Vickers, head of archive at Explore York Libraries and Archives, tells us about some of the challenges in caring for the city’s archives CONSERVING York
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'It’s just so humbling' - York community kitchen celebrates first year
A COMMUNITY kitchen project in Tang Hall, York, that seeks to help the vulnerable has celebrated a successful first year. York Mosque Community Kitchen is a charity kitchen held at York Mosque every other Thursday from 12pm-1.30pm and sees the
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York and North Yorkshire Mayor to spend £500,000 on station gateway scheme
York and North Yorkshire Labour mayor David Skaith is set to hand over £500,000 for a station gateway scheme. The money will be spent on the Harrogate Station Gateway scheme - upgrading junctions at the A61 and on improvements to Station Square
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Two men walk free from court after pleading guilty over friend's drowning
Two “out of control” young men whose actions led to the drowning of their close friend have walked free from court. Liam Beaumont, then 21, Liam Wallis, then 20, and Luke Clarke, 21, were so close they were known as the “Three Musketeers”, York
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Ed Balls to be special guest at care group’s Scarborough awards night
A care group is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary with an awards night, at which Ed Balls will be the special guest. Saint Cecilia’s Care Group will host the event on October 25 to thank its staff for their hard work, with the event doubling
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‘It makes me think I’m in the right place, and we’re doing well’
A BUSINESS owner who decided to make a career change two years ago has been reaping the rewards – and is now nominated for an award. Skinotive Studio, and owner Laura Tyssen, have been nominated by Press readers for our Best Beauty Salon competition
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Bid to repair York church roof amid fears of falling glass and debris
Fears that debris and glass could fall from panels in a York church’s ceiling onto the congregation below have prompted a bid to repair the building. An application for listed building consent has been lodged to repair glazed panels - known as
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New Odeon cinema in North Yorkshire seeks late-night alcohol licence
Odeon has applied for an alcohol licence for its new North Yorkshire town centre cinema. Odeon Cinemas Ltd which was recently announced as the operator of the town centre cinema in Scarborough has applied for a premises licence from North Yorkshire
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MP pledges action as it is revealed that York Outer has no bank branches
York Outer has been named among the worst constituencies for bank access in the UK. More than three in every five bank branches across the UK have closed their doors permanently since 2015, according to Which?. The consumer choice brand found
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'It's the best job I have ever had' - boss of top York college looks to future
"IT'S the best job I've ever had!" York College and University Centre’s principal and chief executive Ken Merry took over as acting college boss almost a year ago, getting the role permanently in March this year. Looking back on his time at
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York filmmaker writes new thriller TV series starring Peter Andre
A York-based filmmaker has written a new thriller television series starring Peter Andre. Dave Thorp penned the 250-page script for Falcon which is set in Malta. Speaking to The Press, Dave says he “fell in love” with the island, between Sicily
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Coroner calls for action after two bikers - one from York - die in crash
A coroner has called for tougher scrutiny when renewing driving licenses after two motorcyclists died in a head on crash with a car in East Yorkshire. Assistant coroner Jessica Swift wrote to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency), warning
