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• Teacher strikes: Pickets staged outside York schools

  05-07-2023 18:00
  
  Teachers in York were back on picket lines today as they staged another strike in a long-running dispute over pay.
  
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• Thomas Marriott sexually abused girl at St Peter's School

  05-07-2023 17:45
  
  A former teacher who committed sex offences involving a pupil at St Peter’s School has been given a suspended prison sentence.
  
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• Big Brother application deadline extended by ITV prodcuers

  05-07-2023 17:42
  
  The application deadline to take part in the new ITV series of Big Brother has been extended.
  
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• 1711 restaurant opens at the Judge’s Lodging in Lendal

  05-07-2023 17:33
  
  A brand new Asian-Mediterranean fusion fine dining restaurant has opened inside a historic York city centre hotel.
  
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• York toddler's family Children's Heart Surgery fundraiser

  05-07-2023 17:31
  
  THE parents of Harry Wright from Acomb in York, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect, are helping fundraise for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund.
  
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• Harrogate campaigners call for 20mph zones near schools

  05-07-2023 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors reject a pilot plan for Harrogate but agree to develop a county-wide speed strategy.
  
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• Top York councillor urged to make Rose & Crown at Askham Richard

  05-07-2023 17:02
  
  A VILLAGE near York is trying to save its long-closed pub by giving it special status.
  
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• East Riding residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

  05-07-2023 16:58
  
  Residents of a East Riding of Yorkshire street have bagged a generous price in the People's Postode Lottery.
  
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• Birthday cards at York Library to support the NHS on 75th birthday

  05-07-2023 16:39
  
  Birthday cards were handed out in York today to celebrate the NHS’ 75th birthday.
  
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• York school proms: 7 photos from Huntington School

  05-07-2023 15:57
  
  Here are some fab photos from Huntington School summer prom for Year 13.
  
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• Canon John Purvis: Unseen work by First World War poet to be published

  05-07-2023 15:56
  
  Previously unseen poems written by a celebrated First World War poet, are to be published by the University of York.
  
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• NORTH YORKSHIRE: Council seeks to end default 20mph zones debate

  05-07-2023 15:52
  
  A council responsible for a county which sees about five billion vehicle miles travelled on roads a year has sought to put to bed persistent calls for default 20mph limits in built-up areas.
  
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• NHS at 75: New surgical unit for Northallerton boosts celebrations

  05-07-2023 15:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff celebrate new operating theatres for Northallerton as they mark the NHS milestone.
  
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• Helmsley: Ryedale School fills market square for prom

  05-07-2023 14:28
  
  A market square in a Ryedale town was packed with youngsters dressed-up for their end of school celebrations.
  
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• Castle Howard named ‘most beautiful’ in world by Swift Direct Blinds

  05-07-2023 14:11
  
  A stately home in North Yorkshire has been named the ‘most beautiful’ in the world.
  
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• Bishopthorpe mum's York carnival for Cancer Research UK

  05-07-2023 14:09
  
  A SINGLE mum from York who is battling cancer is set to take part in Relay For Life at York RI to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
  
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• York start National League season at Wealdstone

  05-07-2023 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League new boys Rochdale will start their first season at fifth-tier level at home to promoted Ebbsfleet on 5 August.
  
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• Amazing rainbow at sunset over Clifford's Tower in York

  05-07-2023 14:06
  
  What an incredible photo of Clifford's Tower in York!
  
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• Archbishops of York and Canterbury call for 'just' asylum policy

  05-07-2023 13:44
  
  UK faith leaders, including Archbishops of York and Canterbury write to Government against UK Illegal Migration Bill.
  
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• Krissy Wainwright of Twenty Two Kicks launches recycle campaign

  05-07-2023 13:39
  
  A SNEAKERS-loving York woman who restores trainers to their former glory is stepping up to try and give struggling families good-as-new kids school shoes for free - and she needs your help with donations.
  
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• Askham Bryan launches course with Johnsons of Whixley

  05-07-2023 13:15
  
  York Agricultural and Horticultural College, Askham Bryan, and plant nursery, Johnsons of Whixley, have worked together to create a new 12-week horticultural training course.
  
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• What did Britain have for a health service before the NHS?

  05-07-2023 12:57
  
  As the NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary, what system did the UK have in place to upkeep the health of its people?
  
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• JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast in York in bid for two top awards

  05-07-2023 12:42
  
  A VIKING-THEMED podcast started in York during the Covid-19 pandemic has been nominated for two prestigious awards.
  
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• York: train ticket office to stay at station amid industry shake-up

  05-07-2023 12:34
  
  The ticket office is to stay at York railway station amid an industry shake-up announced today (July 5).
  
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• Rufforth School in Rufforth, York remains ‘Good’, say Ofsted

  05-07-2023 12:28
  
  Rufforth Primary School in York remains good according to Ofsted inspectors.
  
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• Thornton-le-Dale care home receives national accreditation

  05-07-2023 11:45
  
  A care home in Ryedale has become one of the first in England to receive national accreditation.
  
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• Bootham Park: convert it into accommodation for medics

  05-07-2023 11:34
  
  Could Bootham Park Hospital be put to use as accommodation for medics, asks our letter writer?
  
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• Tributes to York and Hull heart surgeon Mobi Chaudhry

  05-07-2023 11:17
  
  Tributes have been paid to heart surgeon Mobi Chaudhry who worked at hospitals in York and Hull, who has died unexpectedly
  
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• Inquest opens into death of Ryan Lee who died in crash near Selby

  05-07-2023 11:09
  
  An inquest opened today (July 5) into the death of Ryan Lee, 28, who died in a crash on a major road in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Elisa Akpa: York Valkyrie re-sign France captain for rest of season

  05-07-2023 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Valkyrie re-sign France captain Elisa Akpa from French side Catalan Goddesses for the rest of the 2023 season.
  
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• Happy 75th Birthday NHS: How to register for organ donor card

  05-07-2023 10:57
  
  As the UK marks the NHS's 75th birthday, Brits are being encouraged to 'go on, get a card' - an organ donor card.
  
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• NHS 75th anniversary 2023: How much you've cost the NHS

  05-07-2023 10:37
  
  The National Health Service, which was founded in 1948, was the first universal health system to be available to all and free at the point of delivery.
  
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• York Walls to light up blue to celebrate 75 years of NHS

  05-07-2023 10:24
  
  YORK'S City Walls will light up blue this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
  
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• The Railway House opens next week in Holgate under Chez Anna brand

  05-07-2023 09:27
  
  A stylish £1m redevelopment of former offices into holiday flats opens in York next week.
  
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• The Railway House opens next week in Holgate under Chateau Anna brand

  05-07-2023 09:27
  
  A stylish £1m redevelopment of former offices into holiday flats opens in York next week.
  
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• The Railway House opens next wee in Holgate under Chez Anna brand

  05-07-2023 09:27
  
  A stylish £1m redevelopment of former offices into holiday flats opens in York next week.
  
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• DWP: How to report a missing cost of living payment

  05-07-2023 09:27
  
  More than six million homes should have received the DWP £150 cost of living payment by July 4
  
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• Building with Barclays Banks and Tiddlywinks Nursery to be auctioned

  05-07-2023 08:50
  
  A freehold property, which is home to Barclays Bank and Tiddlywinks nursery in Easingwold, is to be sold at the forthcoming Acuitus commercial property auction next week.
  
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• Star Wars coins for Return of the Jedi anniversary unveiled

  05-07-2023 08:43
  
  A collection of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 50p coins have been unveiled by the Royal Mint for the film's 40th anniversary - see the characters appearing.
  
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• Morrisons cafes offering 75 per cent off for NHS staff

  05-07-2023 08:43
  
  NHS staff can get a large discount on hot food and drink in Morrisons cafes for one day only on Wednesday, July 5 to mark the 75th birthday of the health service
  
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• North Yorkshire fixed cameras could be brought in to stop speeding

  05-07-2023 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Council says it will explore the use of fixed speed cameras as part of a review.
  
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• Copmanthorpe: broken down van cleared on A64 near busy York roundabout

  05-07-2023 08:12
  
  A van that had broken down on the A64 Westbound and was causing problems from the A1036 Tadcaster Road to the A1237 Copmanthorpe roundabout has been cleared.
  
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• NHS 'virtual wards' scheme to be rolled out in England

  05-07-2023 07:44
  
  NHS bosses said that the use of the virtual ward system to monitor children at home will offer parents “peace of mind”
  
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• York's St Michael le Belfrey church set for 'radical' revamp - leaders

  05-07-2023 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fawkes was baptised at St Michael le Belfrey in York, which welcomes 35,000 visitors a year.
  
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• Fiona Phillips: GMTV star diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 62

  05-07-2023 07:31
  
  Former host of ITV's GMTV and journalist Fiona Phillips reveals she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 62.
  
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• Tadcaster police crack down on anti-social behaviour

  05-07-2023 07:19
  
  Police in Tadcaster are cracking down on anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Whitby Open Darts hits £2,000 for Saint Catherine's Hospice

  05-07-2023 07:00
  
  A DARTS tournament in North Yorkshire has raised £2,000 to support patient care at a local hospice.
  
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• York MP Rachel Maskell wishes NHS Happy 75th Birthday

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A York MP has wished the NHS a Happy Birthday.
  
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• York bus fares rise by as much as 80 per cent

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Bus fares in York have risen by as much as 80 per cent - with changing passenger habits and inflation being blamed for the hikes.
  
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• Saint Cecilia’s Care Group sends gift to NHS for 75th birthday

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A North Yorkshire care provider is to mark 75 years of the NHS by sending ‘thank you’ gifts to local hospitals, GPs and ambulance stations across the county.
  
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