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Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:34:46 +0000
'Genuinely weird': Richard Hammond revisits dragster crash near York
Richard Hammond has said he is now able to watch the footage of the 2006 high-speed crash near York that left him with serious injuries.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:35:53 +0000
Free trees for York residents for Queen's Platinum Jubilee
PEOPLE living in York are being offered a free tree.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:17:26 +0000
Researchers ‘confident’ they have found Cook’s Endeavour
The Australian National Maritime Museum is “confident” they have found the final resting place of the research vessel used by Yorkshire-born explorer Captain James Cook.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:09:04 +0000
Rishi Sunak to hold major press conference TODAY as energy bills soar
The Chancellor will address the nation in a major press conference with energy bills set to rise by as much as 50%.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:15:13 +0000
Mini Cooper set on fire in Sherburn in Elmet, Tadcaster
FIREFIGHTERS were called in after a suspected arson attempt.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:11:54 +0000
First daffodil a sign that spring is on the way in York
WE'RE just in to February, but anyone wandering lonely as a cloud on York’s City Walls might get to see their first daffodil of 2022.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:49:06 +0000
Lendal Arch cycle path under Lendal Bridge in York closed
A RIVERSIDE route popular with walkers and cyclists has closed again just months after reopening.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Mackerel sky above York - 10 photos of our favourite things
HAVE you ever seen such a beautiful mackerel sky above York?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:31:00 +0000
£150,000 for York groups to help those suffering hardship
GROUPS that help people’s lives and their finances are urged to come forward for funding.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:22:00 +0000
MP welcomes extra support for North Yorkshire education
NORTH Yorkshire has been designated as a new ‘Education Investment Area’ under a new central government initiative.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:02:00 +0000
York primary school wins special award for its hard work
A PRIMARY school has been merited for their achievements with an award.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: Concern for 2 'beautiful' dolphins spotted in River Ouse
Coastguard officials are 'monitoring' two 'beautiful' bottle nose dolphins after they were spotted in the River Ouse three times in a week.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Students make historic discovery at York's Bar Convent
TWO students uncovered historic notes dating back to the 1880s which were first used to produce the first ever biography of a famous women’s rights campaigner.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Three restructures in 3 years - but York council chiefs promise 'stability'
CITY of York Council’s chief operating officer has promised to bring stability to the council’s senior leadership team after three restructures in as many years.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Christina Aguilera tickets for Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre show go on presale today
Christina Aguilera is kicking off her UK tour at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre. Here's everything you need to know about ticket sales.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:47:00 +0000
York opera group back with Evita
York Light Opera Company will be celebrating its return to the York Theatre Royal stage this month (February) with a production of one of the most famous musicals of modern times - Evita.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Myprotein and Hotel Chocolat reveal chocolate Easter egg for 2022 - how to get yours
MyProtein and Hotel Chocolat have joined forces to create a limited-edition Easter egg this year.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:34:34 +0000
What is the current energy price cap and why energy prices are going up
The energy price cap is set to rise by 50 per cent today

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:03:45 +0000
KP Snacks hit by cyberattack that could see UK shortage of McCoy's, Hula Hoops and more
Products like Skips, McCoy's, Pom Bears, Hula Hoops and more could be in short supply until the end of March

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:21:07 +0000
Eurovision 2022: Pop star Mika will be one of three hosts
Pop star Mika has been announced as one of three hosts at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Boohoo launches its own beauty range with more than 50 items - How to get yours
Fashion retailer Boohoo has launched its own range of beauty products with more than 50 items across makeup and accessories.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issue snow update with cold front 'marching' towards UK
The Met Office claim a cold front is “marching” towards the UK.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:11:32 +0000
Nicholas Whiteside jailed for Trainline, Meadowhall and other frauds
A PROLIFIC fraudster who caused "misery and anguish" to many people as he cheated his way to more than £100,000 has been jailed for three years.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:18:09 +0000
Youths on roof in George Hudson Street, York
EMERGENCY services were called in after three youths were spotted on a roof.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:31:05 +0000
New 'spooktacular' ghost walk to reveal mysteries of Pocklington
TALES of terror, horrible hauntings and stories of the supernatural will all be revealed in a ‘spooktacular’ ghost walk coming soon to an East Yorkshire town.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:23:59 +0000
Rise in Covid-19 case rate in York area
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased - and more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:12:26 +0000
Venues sign up to offer tasty deals for York Restaurant Week
RESTAURANTS, bars and cafes across York are hoping to tempt back local residents by serving up a week of tasty offers.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:12:26 +0000
Rise in Covid-19 case rate in York area
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased - and more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:08:34 +0000
Man arrested after police chase in Catterick and Leyburn
A MAN has been arrested following a police pursuit.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:20:48 +0000
York TripAdvisor and Booking.com rated B&B for sale
A POPULAR bed and breakfast that's been in family ownership for 40 years is up for sale in York.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:03:12 +0000
Former Corrie actress Sophie Bickerdike releases debut song
A FORMER TV soap actress has released a new song for the first time - as she says she has always been into music.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:50:14 +0000
HARROGATE: Fears half price homes still too much for first time buyers
THERE are fears many first-time buyers will still struggle to afford Harrogate’s high property prices despite a new scheme offering up to 50% discounts.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:45:00 +0000
York MP, Rachael Maskell, hits out at Boris over cost of living
YORK is one of the cities hit hardest by the cost of living crisis in the country, a York MP said at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) today.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:08:53 +0000
More than 2,700 York households to receive over £386,000
MORE than 2,700 eligible, lower-income families in York are being paid more than £386,000 by City of York Council to help them pay essential bills.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:15:00 +0000
We're being left to drown in debt
It doesn’t add up. The sums don’t work. Something has to give.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:58:39 +0000
Truck driver on phone and swigged Champagne as he drove
A driver who swigged champagne and sent a photo on his mobile phone as he drove a truck has been jailed.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:23:27 +0000
Mum of murdered Libby Squire wants to talk to killer Pawel Relowicz
The mother of student Libby Squire has said she wants to meet her daughter’s North Yorkshire killer in the hope of finding out exactly what happened to her.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:16:25 +0000
Police crack down on anti-social behaviour in Foxwood
POLICE officers are patrolling an area of York at key times to try and disrupt crime and anti-social-behaviour.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:07:25 +0000
Poo Day and other highlights of That Jorvik Viking Thing
VIKINGS are invading the internet to share the story of their York past as part of a major online festival.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:56:53 +0000
Man missing from York Hospital found safe and well
AN urgent appeal has gone out for a man who's gone missing from hospital.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:42:41 +0000
Bootham Girls’ and Ladies’ Futsal Club donates defibrillator to church
A FUTSAL club in York has donated a second piece of life-saving equipment to support the city's community - this time to a local church.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:21:00 +0000
York Minster and Shambles among most beautiful in UK
TWO York landmarks have been named among the UK's most beautiful.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:57:29 +0000
Selby College finalist for two Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards
A COLLEGE near York has been shortlisted for two accolades at the upcoming Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:59:12 +0000
Appeal launched after man dies in Scarborough
AN appeal has been launched after a man has died at home.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:01:00 +0000
Talk of Lords coming to York a 'distraction' tactic - MP
TALK of the House of Lords moving to York as part of the 'levelling up' process is just a 'distraction' tactic, York's Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell says.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:08:01 +0000
HARROGATE: Cutting councillor numbers in half a ‘step back for local representation’, says Lib Dems
THE NUMBER of Harrogate district councillors is set to be slashed in half in what has been described as a “step back for local representation”.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:57:46 +0000
Stone for new statue of the Queen arrives at York Minster
A STATUE of the Queen, set to go on display at York Minster, has arrived at the site this morning.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:52:26 +0000
'Levelling up' brings 'city region' executive mayor a step closer
A directly-elected executive mayor for the whole of York and North Yorkshire has come a step closer with the release today of the government’s so-called ‘Levelling Up’ white paper.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:38:41 +0000
Teenager arrested after Harrogate police chase E-scooter
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a police chase involving an E-scooter.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:49:59 +0000
Road reopens after crash in Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton
EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a crash which has closed a road.



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