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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.

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.

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.

And bosses say the Goodramgate shop has closed for now as they "reflect and regroup".

Healthwatch, a body which assesses the quality of health care for certain communities, published the report titled "farming and health in crisis", after surveying farmers on their access to healthcare, and experiences with health conditions.

But the council defended the pay hikes, saying they were due to staff progressing through the pay grades and the implementation of the national pay award.

York Cycle Campaign said it welcomed aspects of Persimmon Homes’ plans for a new 240 home development on a 2.2 acre site close to York Barbican and the Staycity Aparthotels

The A19 is closed at the A1036 junction with Cemetery Road after Fishergate flooded on April 20 next to Fishergate Primary School. 0:00 / 0:15

St Mary’s Bishophill Junior Church Warden Angela Carter said proposals to hike on-street parking charges to up to £5.30 for the first hour came as worshippers prepared to mark Holy Week.

Lee Castleford, 56, from Bridlington, went bankrupt in 2004 after being sued by the Post Office over claims that there was a £25,000 shortfall at his branch which he could not account for.

York CAMRA has presented the Bootham Tavern with a plaque in recognition of members voting it York CAMRA’s Spring City Pub of the Season.

About 4,000 residents in the YO32 postcode area which covers Haxby, New Earswick, Wigginton, Earswick, Towthorpe, Strensall and parts of Huntington woke up this morning (April 17) to find they had no water or very little.

Proposals for £100 fines for street urination, defecation and dog fouling in York have prompted calls for more public toilets ahead of a decision on enacting them.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 7.02pm on Tuesday (April 15) after reports of a crash on the A1079 at Kexby.

Bob Atkinson’s family hopes to raise the £35,000 needed to get him home, as well as an additional £40,000 to cover his medical bills.

The A1036 across Skeldergate Bridge is currently closed both ways with slow traffic due to works being carried out to tree between Tower Street and Clementhorpe.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for any information relating to a shed being broken into overnight on Wednesday 9 April at a property on West End Close, North Duffield.

Plans lodged with City of York Council would see 11 artworks themed around lost churches, markets and other parts of medieval life in the city displayed in seven of its snickelways.

Owners of Il Gusto, Low Petergate, confirmed to The Press that their high street branch has closed. They said that their lease has ended, however, shoppers can still buy their products online here: www.ilgusto.com.

The extended offering starts on Friday May 2 and will be available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. Evening dining is available both to walk in customers and by reservation.

North Yorkshire Police has two cordons in place in Shambles this morning (April 15). Officers were at the scene investigating damage at both the Shambles Tavern and Monk Bar Chocolatiers.

The Yorkshire branch of the Military Vehicle Trust (MVT) is hosting one of the largest one-day gatherings of military vehicles in the UK in the Eye of York from 10.30am to 4pm.

It comes as universities across Yorkshire and the Humber face a combined budget shortfall of more than £150 million, according to the union.

Data compiled by claims company Legal Expert found that York was the county's hotspot for arson attacks, with nearly 50 offences recorded each year since 2022 - a total of 142 arsons.

Three of the fighters had long criminal records including convictions for violence, said Natalie Dean, prosecuting.

A man with a skin condition which is splitting the skin on his hands and feet leaving him with open sores and bleeding wounds says he was told he faced a 52-week wait to be referred toa specialist for a diagnosis at Selby Hospital.

Lewis Stewart, 22, made at least £20,000 from his illegal drug dealing business and had nearly £35,000 in a safe at his home, York Crown Court heard.

Anne Clark, a resident of Naburn for 24 years, said she worried high house prices may force her daughter and other families with children to move away.

The county's police force say they were called at 5.20pm on Tuesday (April 8) to the A19 near Bagby near Thirsk after a crash involving a white Citroen DS and a blue Kia Picanto.

After the encounter with Jess Collinson, the woman now feels wary when she travels by rail or bus and doesn’t like people sitting next to her, said Louise Berry, prosecuting.

The Taxi Marshall programme started last weekend and will run until the end of the year.

The York Community Pride Awards have returned for 2025. Hosted by YO1 Radio's Claire Pulpher, it will come to York Racecourse on September 11.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say that they were called to High Ousegate in the city centre at 7.47pm on Wednesday (April 9) after reports of a fire in the wall cavity of Nando’s.

Walmgate, the main route out from the city centre towards Hull Road and Grimston Bar, is currently closed between Merchantgate and St Denys Road after a pipe burst on Sunday (April 6).

Peter Abrahms is selling the deep-fried sweet delicacy at Heworth Plaice for £1.70 each to raise funds for Andy’s Man Club, which runs a talking support group for men in York.

Fossgate Tap Bar and Kitchen announced on Tuesday, April 1, that it was forced into a temporary closure.

James Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash in Silver Street, Scarborough, on Saturday, March 8.

Tom Heywood and his partner, Laurissa Cook, met at the former Rattle Owl restaurant in Micklegate in York - where Laurissa was restaurant manager and Tom head chef.

However, the Habit in Goodramgate says it has carried out the recommendations of the health inspectors and has contacted them about a return visit.

Walmgate, the main route out from the city centre towards Hull Road and Grimston Bar, is currently closed between Merchantgate and St Denys Road after a pipe burst on Sunday (April 6).

Pavers is shutting its store at McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet where a closing down sale is underway.

Anthony James Cairns, 35, also said he would “chop off the complainant’s head and enjoy it" and told the woman to tell police to “send an armed response as I am not giving up lightly”

– then accidentally crashed his underwater drone into it.

The Micklegate at 127 has a new name and look, after the owners, Amber Taverns carried out the works.

Walmgate, the main route out from the city centre towards Hull Road and Grimston Bar, is currently closed between Merchantgate and St Denys Road after a pipe burst on Sunday (April 6).

Liberal Democrats Cllr Darryl Smalley and Cllr Chris Cullwick said the sisterhood process with Lviv should be completed almost three years after councillors agreed to the proposal.

Leaders at Osbaldwick Primary Academy, which has about 288 pupils, has opened their forest school area thanks to donations from the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and a generous local benefactor, Julian Pattison.

Cllr Anna Baxter, of Hull Road ward, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) she had received abuse on the doorstep as an epidemic of violence sweeps the country.

North Yorkshire Police say that on Thursday (April 3) there was an increased police presence in Tang Hall as officers searched for a wanted person following a series of foot chases across streets and through nearby gardens.

North Yorkshire Police say the force is investigating an incident of criminal damage to a white Ford, Fiesta registration number MA67DWV parked outside a house in Clifton.

Jason Daniel Rhodes, 33, claimed he only had a multi-tool on him because he had been using it to fix his bicycle.

Ben Fry and Phil Pinder are to open a new wizard-themed attraction in Leeds just two years after making TV history by turning down a £200K investment from Peter Jones on the BBC One series Dragons' Den.

Evan d’Andilly’s body was recovered from Queen’s Staith on Wednesday, March 5.