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Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:32:00 +0000
Meet the Visit York tourism award winners 2022
WINNERS of the Visit York tourism awards 2022 have been unveiled.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:20:48 +0000
Family of Millie Wright set up children's charity in her memory
THE family of an "extraordinary" young girl who died last year after a battle with illness have set up a charity in her memory - to support families facing similar heartache.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:52:33 +0000
Man moved to tears by shop's floral display for Ukraine
A YORK florist has moved a man to tears after showing her support for Ukraine with a floral window display.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:24:54 +0000
York's Local Plan hit by fresh delay
THE long-awaited creation of a Local Plan for York has been hit by another delay.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:56:00 +0000
Village fights North Yorkshire quarry restorations plans
VILLAGERS are battling proposals to restore a former quarry site to agricultural use, saying the scheme would mean years of extra traffic and dust misery for them.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:33:15 +0000
Speeding Volkswagen driver stopped in Harrogate failed drugs test
A SPEEDING driver told police he was "running late for work" when he failed a drugs test.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:21:28 +0000
Vauxhall Corsa drug driver arrested at A1(M) Wetherby
A Vauxhall Corsa driver was arrested after being stopped by police at the roadside on the A1(M) at Wetherby.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:05:29 +0000
Burglars jailed after Pocklington business and farm raids
TWO burglars who targeted farms and businesses in Holme On Spalding Moor, Market Weighton and Pocklington have been jailed.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000
York mum Amanda Selvaratnam gives son one of her kidneys
A York mum who donated a kidney to her son says they are both making a good recovery.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
"Visa restrictions must be waived for fleeing Ukrainians "
City leaders say Visa restrictions should be waived for all Ukrainians fleeing war - do you agree?

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Duchess of Cornwall inspired by mum of former York schoolgirl who was killed
THE DUCHESS of Cornwall says she has been inspired to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse by the mother of a former York schoolgirl who was bludgeoned to death.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Club 55 lap dancing venue in York get licence go-ahead
YORK'S only lap dancing club has been granted a licence by City of York councillors.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:04:45 +0000
Giant Hogweed in York - how to deal with the toxic plant
A toxic plant which can cause massive blisters and ulcers if touched has been reported across York and other parts of the YO postcode.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Have you considered an alternative to mainstream college for your child?
We are Ad Astra, Broadening Horizons; an alternative education provider working throughout Yorkshire.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:52:45 +0000
Greggs axe hot cross buns from Easter menu but popular vegan option will return
At the start of the year Greggs boss Roger Whiteside revealed he has been forced to increase prices on some products.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
New NHS GP service proposed to avoid '8am scramble' for appointments
Patients would be able to manage their bookings and request “high-quality video consultations” with staff other than GPs.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Upgrade your stairs with this incredible indoor slide - See it here
Play parks are a thing of the past with this incredible indoor slide that you can attach to your stairs.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:14:05 +0000
York man John Darvill trapped in Ukraine joins convoy heading for safety
FORMER York postman John Darvill and his Ukrainian family, who have been trapped in a tiny village near the besieged Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, have made a break for it.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:50:53 +0000
Council apologises after massive queues on York commuter route
HIGHWAYS bosses have apologised after roadworks caused massive queues on a commuter route into York and on the A64.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:28:31 +0000
Gavin Williamson to be knighted by the Queen
Downing Street confirmed Her Majesty has approved a knighthood for Williamson who has served as Member of Parliament since 2010.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:17:18 +0000
Cocaine driver drove badly damaged Land Rover Freelander
A driver who drove a badly damaged car after taking cocaine on a major route in York has been banned from driving.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Charlie's Hi Ho Club in York gets food hygiene one star rating
York bar, Charlie's Pizzeria and the Hi Ho Club, Feasegate, receives a one star food hygiene rating following a City of York Council inspection.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:06:04 +0000
CCTV: Man left unconscious after attack in Popworld in York
CCTV has been released after a man was left unconscious after an unprovoked attack in Popworld in York.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:48:00 +0000
York Handmade Brick in Easingwold has part in Thirsk HQ
A LOCAL manufacturer has played a significant role in a prestigious North Yorkshire office development.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
York father and son run 100km for Acorn Rugby Club
AN EIGHT-year old York boy has so far raised £1,760 for York Acorn Rugby Club.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:05:57 +0000
Covid-19 case rate in York drops by 18
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 case rate has dropped by 18 - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:47:00 +0000
£100m bill to make Harrogate social housing 'carbon zero'
THE retrofitting of all social housing in Harrogate to zero-carbon standards could cost around £100milllion and take a decade to complete.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:30:04 +0000
Harrogate Borough Council nominates Tory to be last mayor
CONSERVATIVE councillor Victoria Oldham has been nominated as the final ever mayor on Harrogate Borough Council.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:30:12 +0000
Funding bid to decarbonise York council's least green buildings
CITY of York Council plans to prioritise its top ten most energy-greedy buildings as part of plans to become a greener, cleaner city.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:45:01 +0000
York Ice Trail adds in special sculpture in support of Ukraine
ORGANISERS of York Ice Trail have chosen to show support for Ukraine by adding a special sculpture to the display.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:44:14 +0000
Ebor Academy Filey apologises to parents after poor Ofsted grade
Ebor Academy Filey branded 'inadequate' by Ofsted, writes to parents apologising for their poor performance.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:09:19 +0000
Councillors in North Yorkshire waive fees for Jubilee street parties
COMMUNITIES across North Yorkshire can apply for road closures free of charge for celebrations marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:44:00 +0000
World Book Day - some of the best costumes from York
Here are some of the best York costumes from World Book Day

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:35:51 +0000
Estonian ship sinks on coast of Ukraine after 'hitting mine' with crew missing
Estonia is a member of Nato and the sinking sparked fears it could lead to further conflict in Eastern Europe.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:45:03 +0000
Paedophile lorry driver gets extra eight years in jail
A paedophile lorry driver has had his time behind bars increased by eight years after a second victim came forward.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:30:00 +0000
York student took her own life just days before 19th birthday, inquest hears
A YORK student took her own life just days before her 19th birthday, a Coroner has concluded.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:06:39 +0000
Benefit rates increase in April - Full list including Universal Credit and child benefit
Universal Credit, child benefit and statutory pension are among payments that will be increased in April to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:58:00 +0000
Council moves for safer nights out in North Yorkshire
AGENCIES are working together across North Yorkshire to help the hospitality sector keep customers safe whilst they enjoy themselves.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:56:19 +0000
Selby College joins merger to form Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
A NORTH Yorkshire college has merged with another to form a new education group - providing "strengthened expertise and commitment."

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:36:00 +0000
County pledges to sever any Russian ties
NORTH Yorkshire County Council says it is doing all it can to help Ukraine and is severing any ties with Russia.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:25:37 +0000
Harrogate police alert to drivers after crane gets stuck near Bewerley and Pateley Bridge
A TRAFFIC warning has been put out to Harrogate drivers after a crane has got stuck stuck near Bewerley and Pateley Bridge.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:14:27 +0000
North Yorkshire council pledges not to trade with Russian firms
North Yorkshire County Council has pledged to do everything possible to support the people of Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:51:59 +0000
Sarah Everard's family say 'we've been overwhelmed by kindness' over past year
THE York family of Sarah Everard say they have been overwhelmed with the kindness shown to them since her murder one year ago.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:48:58 +0000
Channel 4 launches search for new Gogglebox cast members
Gogglebox has provided light-hearted entertainment since 2013 and has provided a platform for certain cast members to enjoy a career in TV.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:35:28 +0000
Johnsons of Whixley team to talk 280,000 steps for cancer research
STAFF from a North Yorkshire-based nursery have pledged to walk more than 10,000 steps each during March as they take part in a charity challenge.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:06:07 +0000
RECAP: York primary schools celebrate World Book Day
Live updates across York and North Yorkshire as York school children celebrate World Book Day.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:01:23 +0000
Goole man fined £300 for fly tipping in back alley
A Goole man has been fined £300 for dumping old furniture in a back alley.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:21:00 +0000
North Yorkshire reports increase of anti Semitism
North Yorkshire reports show that anti Semitism has more than doubled over last two years.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000
7 fun photos to make you smile from our Press Camera Club
7 fun photos to make you smile from our Press Camera Club

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:52:27 +0000
Woman found unconscious in York after neighbours raise alarm
A WOMAN was found unconscious at her home in York after neighbours raised the alarm.



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