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Does anyone miss those squealing office fax machines?
WHILE the company has received a lot of flak for it, I quite like the fact that Northern Rail still use fax machines to communicate with staff. It made me smile to think of people gathered around those frustrating contraptions periodically emitting
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Hinshelwood ‘delighted’ at City win despite lapse of concentration vs Hartlepool
ADAM HINSHELWOOD was ‘delighted’ to be on the right end of a 5-3 victory over rivals Hartlepool United - but believes that his players need to rectify having any lapses in judgement. After a dramatic goal fest at the LNER Community Stadium, York
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PICTURES: Krampus invades York amid free drink giveaway
Krampus has invaded York as part of villain-themed drink launch - and giveaway. Little Stonegate's newest addition - Villains Rum - launched a Krampus themed rum as part of their ongoing build up to the festive period. The rum traders moved
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City victorious in dramatic goal fest win over rivals Hartlepool to defend top spot
GOALS, goals, goals! York City were victorious in an eight-goal thriller at the LNER Community Stadium in a derby match against Hartlepool United, winning 5-3. Adam Hinshelwood’s side had welcomed a crowd of 7,654 to the LNER Community Stadium,
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Can you pass the world's shortest IQ test? Only in one in five can
Fewer than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
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'York definitely has the talent' - England Rugby legend ahead of World Cup
An England Rugby legend has backed York ahead of the city's partial hosting of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Broadcaster and former England international Maggie Alphonsi spoke to BBC Radio York today as the excitement builds before next years
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LIVE BLOG: York City vs Hartlepool United
2:52pm THANKYOU FOR JOINING US THIS AFTERNOON, AND WE'LL SEE EVERYONE AT FOREST GREEN ROVERS NEXT WEEKEND!
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Final set of anti-terror bollards finished in time for Christmas Markets
The final set of anti-terrorism bollards have been installed ahead of York's Christmas Markets. As previously reported by The Press, the final stage of City of York Council's £3.5 million scheme to protect against ‘vehicle as weapon attacks’ was
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Bus and police van damaged after crash on major road in York
A bus and police van have been damaged after a crash on a major road in York. The Press was at the scene of the crash at Walmgate Bar at 9.45am this morning (November 9). The damaged First Bus (Image: Harry Booth) Both a double decker First
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Why are we having a Waterloo Place in York?
Why are we having a Waterloo Place in York? THE Coney Street riverside development is long overdue and has to be welcomed. But who dreamed up the name for the route from the street to the river walk? There is no obvious York connection with
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Changing York: 7 long lost restaurants of Fossgate, York - remember these?
Changing York: 7 long lost restaurants of Fossgate OVER the years, Fossgate has built a reputation as a food destination for York thanks to its many restaurants, bistros, pizzerias, pubs, bars and coffee shops. News that popular Italian Marzano
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Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'
In the autumn and winter months, when the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold. And it’s common for the critters to take refuge in vehicles even if they’re parked on a driveway and used regularly. The creatures can
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Are you paying too much tax? How to check your tax code
Navigating the intricacies of tax codes can be a daunting task for many employees. Your tax code determines how much income tax is deducted from your salary, and even a minor error could leave you paying more than your fair share—or not enough,
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Last chance to name the best curry house in York
Readers have one last chance to help crown the Best Curry House in York 2024. Today (Saturday, November 9) is the last day that voting slips will be printed in The Press newspaper for our competition. The closing date for submitting completed
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Opticians team hikes 11 miles in aid of breast cancer charity
An opticians' team has raised more than £1,000 for Breast Cancer Now. Members of the Specsavers home visits team in York took on a month-long fundraising challenge for the charity, which is close to their hearts. Many of their customers and
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Some of Whitby's best cosy harbourside cafes to visit in autumn and winter
Heading to Whitby soon? If you’re visiting throughout autumn and winter, you might be looking for some cosy places to stop by for lunch or coffee and cake. The North Yorkshire coastal town has plenty of cafes and restaurants to make the most of
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Crackdown on York street urination after more than 500 reports in just one month
People caught urinating, defecating and failing to pick up dog mess in York could be fined £100 under council plans following hundreds of incidents. The plans follow 280 requests to clean up faeces in York since January and 562 instances of street
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PICTURES: Ghosts After Dark cause a fright at York Museum Gardens
One of York's most popular parks has been taken over by more than 40 ghosts. Ghosts After Dark is being staged at York Museum Gardens for the rest of this weekend (November 9-10), bringing together a collection of 46 ghostly sculptures for a self-guided
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Ban on blue badge city centre access during Christmas Market may be relaxed
Restrictions barring Blue Badge holders from York city centre during the Christmas Market could be lifted after 5pm under new proposals. Proposals set to go before City of York Council’s Executive include allowing Blue Badge holders access to their
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Celebrations as York playgroup gets top marks
CELEBRATIONS are underway at a York playgroup after a recent inspection. Leeman Road Playgroup, at St Barnabas CE Primary School, has been celebrating the outcome of their most recent Ofsted. Recommended reading: Powerful message
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Preparations underway to turn North Yorkshire stately home into Christmas wonderland
Preparations are underway to turn a North Yorkshire stately home into a Christmas wonderland. A 27-foot-tall Christmas tree has been brought through the historic doors of Castle Howard as the team starts to transform the home near Malton. This
