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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:04:14 +0100
Road reopens after crash in Sherburn in Elmet
A ROAD is currently partially blocked after a crash.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:05:48 +0100
Motorbike rider dies after Wigglesworth crash with Astra
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash. ​

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
'We've got a massive problem' - just 19 affordable homes a year in York
THE realities of York’s affordable housing crisis have been laid bare - with figures showing that the city is currently only getting around 19 new affordable homes a year thanks to low numbers being built and social housing being lost through right...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:55:22 +0100
Firefighters called in after Pickering crash
FIREFIGHTERS were called in after a crash.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:27:18 +0100
Labour MP issues Covid-19 plea to people in York
A YORK MP has issued an impassplea to people in the city to keep going in the fight against Covid-19.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:04:00 +0100
It's not always just about the winning...
Football may not be coming home just yet. But despite falling at the last hurdle, England’s team of young heroes have nevertheless inspired the nation.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:22:42 +0100
Traffic queues on final day of Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate
DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays and queuing trafficon the last day of the Great Yorkshire Show today.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
VetPartners hire new staff in pledge to be more eco-friendly
A YORK-BASED veterinary group has underlined its commitment to its environmental targets by expanding its sustainability team.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
‘Walter Mitty’ character who claimed he saved Brad Pitt is jailed for theft
A ‘WALTER Mitty’ character who lied about being in the SAS and guarding the Royal family has been jailed after stealing from his 94-year-old dad.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for better facilities and access to city for disabled people
EXTRA benches, mobility scooter parking bays and better pavements could be installed in York city centre as councillors call for access for disabled people to be improved.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
York Maze unveils giant Mr Men and Little Miss design
YORK Maze is all set to unveil its new 2021 design this morning (July 16).

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:30:00 +0100
A selection of darts teams from years gone by
IN the latest edition of our look back through the picture archives, here are five darts teams from the past.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:50:39 +0100
Record high for race and religious hate crime in 2020
A total of 61,851 racially and religiously aggravated offences were recorded in 2020, up 7% from 57,825 in 2019.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:09:28 +0100
U-turn after councillors told they can't take part in disabled access debate - because they are disabled
Two councillors were told they couldn't take part in a debate about disabled access to York city centre - because they are disabled.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:33:46 +0100
Firefighters battle to save man in car hanging off cliff
FIREFIGHTERS from North Yorkshire have been called in to help a man trapped in a vehicle hanging off a cliff.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:31:40 +0100
Couple speak after Great Yorkshire Show proposal in main ring
CROWDS at the Great Yorkshire Show were treated to a surprising end to one of the performances when a stunt rider proposed to his assistant.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:30:56 +0100
Proposal in the main ring at the Great Yorkshire Show
A PHOTOGRAPHER has captured a beautiful proposal in the The Great Yorkshire Show's main ring.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:35 +0100
A19 reopens after crash at Whitley, Selby
A MAJOR road is currently blocked after an accident.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:35:00 +0100
British adventurer travels through York on Olympic mission
BRITISH endurance adventurer Jamie Ramsay has passed through York on his 10,000km journey to celebrate the Olympic Games.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0100
New heart gives York College student Amelia Annear a ‘second chance’
A YORK College student has told of her joy after being given a new heart earlier this year – aged just 17.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:33:45 +0100
Major rescue launched after swimmers swept into groyne on coast
A MAJOR rescue has been launched on the Yorkshire coast after a number of swimmers were swept into a groyne and struggled to swim in a rough swell.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:10:37 +0100
Prince Charles and Camilla at Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate
THOUSANDS of spectators got to see the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:11:54 +0100
Drop in Covid case rate in York
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has dropped - but further cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:11:16 +0100
York sees drop in number of people claiming Universal Credit
A RECORD number of people returned to work last month as the economy recovered.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:24:10 +0100
High-value ring and war medals stolen in Harrogate
A HIGH-VALUE ring and medals from the Second World War have been stolen during a burglary in Harrogate.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:03:08 +0100
Oh poo – Charles puts his foot in it at Great Yorkshire Show
The Prince of Wales was told it was good luck after he trod in a cow pat at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:50:41 +0100
E10 petrol: Drivers warned they may have to use 'premium' fuel instead
A MAJOR change to petrol could see certain drivers forced to use 'premium' fuel instead of regular unleaded later this year.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:04:13 +0100
Councillors unite to say 'keep York kind'
LEADING York councillors from all the parties have put aside political differences to appeal to residents and visitors to 'keep York kind' as Covid restrictions are eased.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:47:00 +0100
Castle Howard Proms announce additions to line-up
YORKSHIRE’S own Forever Tenors are the new opening act for the Castle Howard Proms this year.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:27:13 +0100
Malton Pride event at Ham and Cheese pub hailed a success
A PRIDE event in aid of the LGBT Foundation has been hailed a huge success.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:36:52 +0100
First look at the I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! attraction
The I'm A Celebrity... Jungle Challenge lets 'campmates' navigate a series of fun-filled physical challenges.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:39:12 +0100
King No One releases new single 'Apologies'
A BAND who went from busking on the streets of York to building an international fan base has released its latest single.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:04:53 +0100
Rugby World Cup set to go ahead - eight matches in York
THE Rugby League World Cup 2021 is set to go ahead this autumn, when York's LNER Community Stadium is due to host eight women's matches.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:47:25 +0100
York police chief hits out after racist abuse of England players
AS the nation reacts to the racist abuse suffered by three of England’s footballers, analysis of the latest figures reveals how racial hate crime soared in North Yorkshire in the four years before the coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:18:59 +0100
What to expect from Saturday's market in Kirklington, Bedale
Market stalls include The Truckle Cheese Company, Potters Eggs, Thornborough Cider, Cake Bake & Pops, A Go-Go Puddings and Gallone’s ice cream.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:07:05 +0100
Face mask rules in supermarkets ahead of ‘Freedom Day'
Supermarkets in the country have introduced their own guidelines about face coverings- here are all the updates we have from them so far.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:43:06 +0100
Rise in payrolled workers for seventh month as economy recovers
VACANCIES have soared and a record number of people returned to work last month as the economy recovered.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:30:01 +0100
Number of Covid patients currently stable, despite soaring cases
THE total number of Covid patients at York and Scarborough hospitals is currently remaining fairly stable, despite soaring cases in the community - as more patients are admitted but others are discharged.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
'Let's laugh our way out of this pandemic' with new show at JRT
A NEW show, which is aiming to help you "laugh your way out of the pandemic", and has been put together by a comedy partnership, will feature at a theatre in York next month.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
'Lord of the Dance' on show at York Barbican
A RENOWNED dance show has announced a performance in York next year - as part of its 25th anniversary tour.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:49:30 +0100
Traffic queues for Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate
DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays and queuing traffic as the Great Yorkshire Show continues today.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
York school kids create tent from scratch
YOUNGSTERS from a school in York have been working hard on preparing a special tent from scratch - for them to use in the new term in September.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:08:08 +0100
Car flips on to side after Brompton crash
A CAR flipped on to its side after a crash.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:46:00 +0100
'Why are York’s public loos so awful?'
Why is the public toilet provision in York so shocking?

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:39:00 +0100
'This is why arts and culture are so important'
I first visited museums and galleries in any meaningful way in about 2001, following the introduction of the Government’s free entry policy.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:35:00 +0100
'There’s no place for racists in sport'
In the 1980s I was standing at the bar in the Roman Baths in York when a group of Newcastle supporters came in - York was often used as a watering hole for travelling football supporters.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Another step taken towards dualling A64 north-east of York
HIGHWAYS bosses have taken another small step towards dualling the A64 north-east of York, an MP has revealed.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
York to get new £45,000 rescue boat - called 'Spirit of Sonny'
YORK Rescue Boat is to get a new lifeboat - and will name it after a teenager whose death in the River Foss spurred his parents to raise funds to buy the boat.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
York residents among biggest financial beneficiaries of lockdown
YORK residents are among the biggest financial beneficiaries of lockdown, with people living in the most affluent parts of the city most likely to have boosted their savings during the pandemic.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inequalities in York are growing, warn health chiefs
INEQUALITY in York is worsening between the city’s most affluent residents and those who are struggling.



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