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Local News
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Castle Howard presents first major Exhibition by a contemporary artist from 3rd May to 22nd September
Internationally renowned sculptor Tony Cragg presents a landmark exhibition at Castle Howard this summer.
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Brave North Yorkshire fundraiser reaches hospital charity milestone
A brave woman from North Yorkshire has reached a milestone for charity.
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Rare Snook sculpture signed by renowned figures to be auctioned on 9th May at York Barbican
This is your chance to own a truly unique masterpiece, taking home your very own Snook sculpture autographed by the shining stars that have performed at York Barbican.
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Train operators join forces on Dragons’ Den-style scheme for tech startups looking to shape the future of the rail industry
LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express are looking for cutting-edge technology startups to apply to Future Labs – a scheme designed to accelerate ideas that address common and emerging issues for the sector.
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Viking Vogue: Norse fashion and retro gear for York Fashion Week
With their combed hair, flowing beards and exquisite jewellery always on display, the Vikings were the fashion models of early medieval Northern Europe.
Community News
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Journey into Silence - York hosts Free Sahaja Yoga Music, Dance & Meditation workshop - Tonight 1st May at 6.30pmome
Enlightened music & dance can help in the process of awakening the Kundalini energy within and transport us into spontaneous yoga, meditation, silence & joy. This potentiality resides in every person, we simply have to desire its awakening & learn how to do it.
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Train operators join forces on Dragons’ Den-style scheme for tech startups looking to shape the future of the rail industry
LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express are looking for cutting-edge technology startups to apply to Future Labs – a scheme designed to accelerate ideas that address common and emerging issues for the sector.
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Help celebrate your local NHS heroes
Do you know an NHS hospital hero who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, who deserves special recognition? Now is your chance to recognise and celebrate their efforts and pay your own tribute in the ‘Patient Choice’ category in this year’s Celebration of Achievement Awards.
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Ebor Lecture: Professor Rupert Read explores climate change emergency
Spiritual orientation, climate chaos and reconnecting with nature will all be under the microscope in the first Ebor Lecture of 2024.
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Menopause Support Group launched
York Women’s Counselling Service's new pilot Menopause Support Group (this will be a first for York as far as we know) has been launched.
Sports News
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York City is delighted to confirm that forward Lenell John-Lewis has signed a contract extension with the Minstermen.
The 34-year-old will stay at York City for the 2024/25 season, penning a deal to continue through to the summer of 2025.
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York City is delighted to confirm that club stalwart Paddy McLaughlin has signed a contract extension with the Minstermen ahead of the 2024/25 season
McLaughlin pens for a further two years at York City, entering his ninth season with the club, remaining at the LNER Community Stadium until the summer of 2026.
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York City is delighted to confirm that goalkeeper Rory Watson has signed a contract extension with the Minstermen
The York-born shot stopper initially signed for City in August 2023, until the end of the season, but will now remain at York until the summer of 2026 (with a club option of a further year) after penning a new deal.
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York Knights suffer narrow defeat.
York Knights Knights suffered a 22-18 defeat away at Batley yesterday.
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David Stockdale and Matthew Lever depart YCFC
York City can confirm the departure of David Stockdale and Matthew Lever from their roles at the Football Club with immediate effect.