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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Tragic Emily Rhodes' cancer battle inspires her mum to help others
THE mother of a young York woman who died from a brain tumour has been inspired to launch a unique clothing brand, aimed at helping other people undergoing cancer treatment.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:54:00 +0000
More North Yorkshire towns in free wi-fi boost
Boroughbridge, Sherburn in Elmet and Settle have become a hive of digital activity thanks to the roll-out of free public access Wi-Fi.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:41:00 +0000
Thirsk and Malton MP steps in over college Ofsted row
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake has intervened over a report by Ofsted school inspectors, which gave the Catholic boarding school an 'inadequate' rating.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000
Millthorpe School students work on biodiversity project
STUDENTS from a school in York have taken part in a biodiversity challenge, which involved creating natural habitats for insects at a shopping centre.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:27:09 +0000
Car crashes in to tree in Sandbeck, Richmond
Two men were taken to hospital after a car crashed in to a tree in Sandbeck near Richmond.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:13:13 +0000
Former Humberside policeman guilty of gross misconduct
A hearing found Phillip Payton, formerly a Humberside Police officer, guilty of gross misconduct.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:08:00 +0000
Harry Bromwich takes over Haxby Butchers - as Bromwich Family Butchers
A NEW butcher is preparing to open in York.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:07:00 +0000
SIBA names Brew York 'brewery business of the year'
FRIENDS who set up a brewery in York just six years ago have scooped a top industry award.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:34:00 +0000
Things to do in York this weekend - what's on
The weekend is almost here and there's plenty of things to do in and around York.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:53:44 +0000
Eligibility for free school meals should change, councils say - what we know
Around 1.1 million pupils could benefit from the Government changing rules on eligibility for free school meals, campaigners say.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:30 +0000
4 more arrests made in Selby murder investigation
FOUR more arrests have been made as part of an ongoing murder investigation after a man was found dead in Selby

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:38:27 +0000
North Yorkshire Police hunt wanted Seamer, Scarborough man
North Yorkshire Police are trying to trace wanted man John Trevor Dodds, 69, from Seamer, Scarborough, who is wanted on recall to prison for breach of licence conditions. 

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:15:43 +0000
Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Selby
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a property in a North Yorkshire town.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:32:27 +0000
Car parking charge changes come in to force in York in April
A RAFT of parking charge changes are set to come in to force in York. From Monday, April 4 there will be a number of changes to City of York Council owned car parks, on street parking and season permits across the city.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:20:48 +0000
Enjoy the sun while you can - sleet or snow are on the way!
PEOPLE should enjoy York's warm, sunny weather over the next three days - forecasters say next week will see much colder weather sweep the country, with even a few sleet or snow showers predicted in York one day.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:13:28 +0000
Covid patient numbers rise to a record high at York hospital trust
ANOTHER patient has told how her operation was cancelled at the last minute at York Hospital - as the number of Covid patients rose to a new record of 261 and another 14 such patients died.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:59:29 +0000
Council meeting postponed at 11th hour after Covid outbreak row
YORK'S Full Council meeting has been postponed just hours before it was due to take place this evening, following an outcry from opposition parties.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:38:01 +0000
Two teenage boys appear in court over theft charges in East Yorkshire
Two teenage boys appeared in Hull Magistrates Court today on charges of theft in East riding of Yorkshire.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:51:21 +0000
County lines drug dealer Emma Seed jailed for more than 11 years
A COUNTY lines drug dealer in North Yorkshire has been jailed for 11 years and nine months following an investigation from police.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:08:18 +0000
Ryedale Sloemotion distiller in Co-op, Liberty and Morrisons
Ryedale-based distillery Sloemotion has proved that being green and sustainable makes good business sense as it extends listings in Co-op, Liberty and Morrisons.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:11:37 +0000
Covid-19 case rate in York area rises by nine
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased - and more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:13:26 +0000
Post Office at North Frodingham, Driffield, East Yorkshire
North Frodingham, Driffield, East Yorkshire is getting a Post Office in the village hall.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:33:05 +0000
Councillor calls for boycott of online York meeting amid war of words
Opposition has mounted to City of York Council’s decision to switch its Full Council meeting to an online-only format at the last minute following a series of Covid cases among the ruling administration.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:18:00 +0000
Vitoria restaurant challenges council over hygiene rating of two
Vitoria restaurant on Coppergate in York challenges the City of York Council after food hygiene reinspection upgrades from zero to two stars.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:15:48 +0000
Call for Government probe amid furious row over online York meeting
A councillor has called on the Government to investigate City of York Council’s decision to move a Full Council meeting online at the eleventh hour due to Covid infections in the ruling administration.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:12:05 +0000
Criminal damage to Fairy Foss trail in York
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about criminal damage to Fairy Foss trail, set up during Covid 19 lockdown, in Heworth, York.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:52:00 +0000
Ofsted inspectors praise safe and happy York school
Staff and children at York Steiner school are celebrating after achieving an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ across all areas of activity.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:48:40 +0000
Line of Duty reunion: Subscribe to watch Martin Compston and co-stars
LINE of Duty’s stars opened the book at their first reunion since season six – and by taking out a subscription to this title, you’ll have access to a full video of the event when it goes live today.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:12:51 +0000
Three Hagges Woodmeadow near York in electric buggy bid
STAFF at a pioneering woodmeadow between York and Selby need support with their latest fundraising venture.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:16:19 +0000
Air pollution warning in York as vulnerable told to avoid exercise outdoors
The elderly or people with asthma may struggle today - but there are precautions you can take.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:29:44 +0000
Work starts on new £9m Highfield Care Home in Barkston Ash
WORK has got underway on a £9m new care home in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:26:00 +0000
North Yorkshire Police issue warning scam phone calls
North Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent warning after elderly Scarborough and Filey residents fall victim to scam phone calls.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:58:53 +0000
York publican Paul Crossman and JRF hit out after Spring Statement
A LEADING publican and poverty campaigners in York have accused the Chancellor of plunging many people into despair and destitution.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:44 +0000
14 more Covid deaths recorded at York trust hospitals
FOURTEEN more deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:00:45 +0000
105 York businesses receive share of £223,000 ARG funding
MORE than 100 York businesses affected by the rise of the Omicron variant have received a share of £223,511.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:59:13 +0000
York MP probes PM on Ukraine
YORK Outer MP Julian Sturdy has quizzed Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the government doing more to help refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:48:33 +0000
St Peter's School supporting Ukraine with fundraising day
A SCHOOL in York held a fundraising day to support the crisis in Ukraine earlier this week - and one pupil has written a powerful song inspired by the conflict.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:39:49 +0000
Dog friendly Yorkshire beaches you can visit ahead of Spring ban
Dog owners can be fined up to £1,000 for taking their pets on restricted beaches in Yorkshire. But which areas are actually covered?

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:25:42 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday March 24?
The latest offers in Aldi’s Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:24:11 +0000
Bundobust prepares to launch in the former Argos store, Piccadilly, York
A NEW restaurant specialising in Indian street food and craft beer is preparing to launch in York.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:51:06 +0000
LNER urging customers to book ahead for 'cracking' Easter
A YORK-BASED train firm is urging customers to book their tickets now for travel over the Easter break.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:47:19 +0000
University of York lecturers holding strike rally over pay cuts
University of York lecturers holding strike rally today with University and College Union outside Heslington Hall building.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:43:16 +0000
New football pitches and changing facilities in Stamford Bridge
WORK has now been completed to provide new football pitches and changing facilities in an East Yorkshire town.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:07:31 +0000
North Yorkshire councillors slam roadside litter
Local authorities across England’s largest county have been accused of fostering the development of “corridors of shame” by failing to clear roadside litter.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
The Feeling set to headline Malton's Meadowfest in July
A SUMMER music festival will return to a North Yorkshire town in July, bringing harmonies and melodies to the area with top musicians.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:40:00 +0000
Audit delays for Harrogate Borough Council
The annual audit of Harrogate Borough Council’s accounts for 2020/21 is set to finally be signed off after months of delays.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000
'Fearless' York Racecourse staff set for charity skydive
THREE "fearless" employees of York Racecourse are set to take to the skies to raise money for the venue's charity partner.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000
PAC to host charity film screening to support Ukraine
A POPULAR venue in East Yorkshire is set to host a special charity screening of Olga to raise money for those hit by the crisis in Ukraine.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Olive Edwards celebrates 108th birthday with party
A RESIDENT at a care home in York celebrated reaching their 108th birthday in style this week with a party with friends and family.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:52:16 +0000
Man needs medical care after Harewood Road fire, Harrogate
A MAN needed medical attention after a house fire in Harewood Road, Harrogate



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