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CLOSE to 100 teachers and support staff are set to go on strike at two schools in York.
Staff at All Saints RC secondary school in South Bank and St George's RC primary in Fishergate who are National Education Union (NEU) members will go out on strike on Wednesday next week (April 30) with further strikes planned on Tuesday and Wednesday June 24 and 25.
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YORK’S Leo Atang has been tipped to follow in Anthony Joshua’s footsteps after signing professional terms with Matchroom Boxing.
The 18-year-old heavyweight sensation, who is trained by Ashley Martin out of Legions Amateur Boxing Club, has penned a long-term deal that will see him make his professional debut later this year under the guidance of renowned promoter Eddie Hearn.
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IT'S unclear whether or not two York schools will be forced to close or part close on strike days.
As The Press reported, more than 100 teachers and support staff are set to go on strike at All Saints RC secondary school and St George's RC primary in Fishergate.
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A YORK business has stopped keeping live birds of prey at its city centre site after furious campaigners branded it "cruel".
And bosses say the Goodramgate shop has closed for now as they "reflect and regroup".
Community News
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Summer seating and grass animals return to York city centre
York is getting a fresh splash of colour this summer as York BID reintroduces its much-loved summer seating and eye-catching grass animal sculptures.
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National research into Menopause: Thousands of Benenden Health members look to Menopause support
Benenden Health’s ‘My Expert Health Coach’ app feature sees menopause as the most accessed (60%) topic for members in their fifties.
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Over 230 York pensioners £7,000 a year better off with Pension Credit
The 231 pensioners in York who claimed Pension Credit since December 2024 are now and extra £7,000 a year better off.
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Council launches consultation on extending city’s Smoke Control Area
Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on a proposal to expand York’s existing Smoke Control Area to cover all areas within council boundaries.
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Invitation to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
To remember the bittersweet moment when war ended in Europe 80 years ago, York residents are being encouraged to mark this significant day.
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Suppliers invited to shape Ousewem legacy through new York River Walk
City of York Council is inviting suppliers to take part in a unique opportunity to help deliver a flagship legacy project for the Ousewem programme
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National Offer Day for primary schools: York children allocated their Reception school place for September
A total of 95.8% of children who applied for a Reception place at a primary school in York this September were allocated their first choice on National Offer Day (Wednesday 16 April).
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Strengthening flood resilience: Ousewem sponsors Yorkshire’s NFM CoP Monitoring Skill Share
More than 50 natural flood management (NFM) experts, land managers, and policymakers gathered in Kirkby Malham on Friday 11 April for the first Yorkshire NFM Community of Practice (CoP) Monitoring Skill Share
Podcasts & Interviews
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YORK KNIGHTS 2023 SEASON
Total Domination: York Knights Crush Doncaster 66-0 at the LNER Stadium
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TOTAL SPORTS
Episode 1 - WHAT IS TOTAL SPORTS
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LET ME CALL MY MANAGER
Episode 14 - THE ART OF HOSPITALITY
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JONATHAN COWAP'S MORNING EDITION
Julie talks to Adam, from the Yorkshire Museum about the Melsonby Hoard exhibit!