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Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:41:49 +0000
Main road in Scarborough reopens after crash
A CRASH is partially blocking a main road this morning (February 9).

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:51:28 +0000
Humberside has the 10th highest level of drink spiking in the UK
HUMBERSIDE has the 10th highest level of drink spiking in the UK, according to a new study.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:37:12 +0000
Travelodge York takes on Sheffield RoboVac robot cleaners
AN army of robots is set to invade a popular hotel chain.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:07:05 +0000
Flythrough video created showing how Castle Car Park may look in future
A FLYTHROUGH video has been produced to show people what the current Castle Car Park and Eye of York will look like if planning permission is granted for a massive redevelopment.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:04:50 +0000
Man charged following string of burglaries in Beverley and Cottingham
A MAN has been charged in connection with a number of incidents involving burglaries in East Riding last week.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Former Selby College apprentice lands head chef role at hotel
A FORMER apprentice at a college in North Yorkshire has landed a head chef role at a popular hotel chain - after "astounding" the manager.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:23:00 +0000
Villages offered 'update' on Fulford's planned £4.9m flood defence upgrade
FULFORD people affected by flooding are being invited to a meeting later this month for an update on planned improvements to the village's flood defences.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:04:56 +0000
Firefighters called out to rescue dog in Harrogate
FIREFIGHTERS were called out in the early hours to rescue a dog.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:21:03 +0000
Road remains closed after sinkhole appears in Scarborough
A ROAD remains closed this morning after a sinkhole opened up.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:13:00 +0000
Karen Statner launches Somatic Habit to help others be pain free
A WOMAN whose back was fractured in a riding accident said the moment changed her life - leading her to launch a business to help others be free from pain.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:03:00 +0000
Businesses say levelling up bid is bold but light on detail
BUSINESS leaders say the bold ambitions in the levelling up white paper are welcome- but 'light' on detail about funding.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Swinton Park Hotel marks its 21st anniversary - 16 photos
SWINTON Park is one of the swankiest stately piles in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:50:00 +0000
New treatment offers hope for York teens with depression
A NEW treatment is being offered to teenagers from York and North Yorkshire who are suffering from depression.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:28:00 +0000
Harrogate man leads Trinidad and Tobago ‘Cool Runnings’ quest in Beijing
A MAN, born in North Yorkshire, is on the verge of making history as the driver of the Trinidad and Tobago's bobsleigh team at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:12:00 +0000
University of York’s star role in making cheap energy
YORK scientists are at the centre of an ambitious bid to bring a prototype fusion plant to Yorkshire.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:05:00 +0000
HARROGATE: Council to vote on 1.99% tax rise tomorrow as part of final budget
A planned 1.99% council tax rise is set to be decided by Harrogate Borough Council tomorrow as part of its final budget before the authority is abolished.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Best places for pizza in York according to Tripadvisor
This is the ultimate guide to finding the best pizza in York. Are you celebrating National Pizza Day?

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
York council chiefs agree to scale back use of controversial herbicide
CITY of York Council has agreed to partially scale back its use of a controversial herbicide believed to harm bees – but will continue to use it for at least the next two years.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000
A selection of cricket teams from years gone by
IN the latest edition of our look back through the archives, here are five cricket teams from the past.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:05:00 +0000
What does 'levelling up' mean for York?
Amidst our pandemic response, there has been a core theme underlying all Government policies – levelling up.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:36:25 +0000
Sajid Javid pledges 15,000 new health workers by March
The aim is for the new health workers to help tackle the backlog from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:03:04 +0000
These 3 major changes could be coming to your energy bills this year
After the energy price cap rise was announced last week, there could be further impacts on people's bills later this year.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:15:01 +0000
Wordle 235: What is today’s Wordle? February 9 hints
Hints and the answer for today's Wordle.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:06:49 +0000
Plans to transform Castle Car Park and Eye of York go in
PLANS have been submitted aimed at transforming York's Castle Car Park and the Eye of York into a new world-class open space.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
York Omicron wave may have peaked - but thousands to suffer Long Covid
YORK’S Omicron wave looks to have finally peaked after record numbers of students and children caught the virus - but thousands of residents are predicted to suffer Long Covid in its wake.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:26:31 +0000
Road closed by sinkhole after sewer collapses
A ROAD has been closed after a 20-ft deep 'sinkhole' developed.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:34:26 +0000
Attempted robbery on woman walking her dogs in Whitby
A WOMAN has been left shaken after a man attempted to rob her while she was out walking her dogs.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:25:34 +0000
BBC's Escape to the Country explores North Yorkshire and Heck!
North Yorkshire and its appeal as a place to live and work was showcased on the BBC's popular Escape to the Country.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:12:30 +0000
Driffield family’s Room on the Broom legacy for LGI
WHEN Alex and Lucy Beasley found out they were going to be parents, they were overjoyed and couldn’t wait to meet their baby boy.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:08:59 +0000
Covid-19 case rate drops by more than 30
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has dropped by more than 30 - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Camilla's Royal visits to North Yorkshire over the years
AFTER the Queen's announcement that Camilla will become Queen Consort when Prince Charles is crowned, we look back on the times Camilla visited North Yorkshire.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:52:43 +0000
Star of Ripon Grammar School Izzy lands musical theatre place
A STAR of the stage at a North Yorkshire grammar school has won a place at a leading musical theatre college.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:47:00 +0000
Apprenticeships offer 'great recruitment pipeline' - York College
A MAJOR supporter of apprenticeships has urged more businesses to invest in the next generation of employees.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:09:00 +0000
York Central and York Outer MPs total taxpayer costs now revealed
THE taxpayer's costs of both the York MPs last year have been revealed.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:15:53 +0000
Rides give Norton kids swinging time
Children in Norton can now enjoy a new, improved accessible play park, after major improvements by Ryedale District Council.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:01:31 +0000
Castle Howard to host The Chemical Brothers at open air show
CASTLE Howard will provide a unique backdrop for a summer rave when The Chemical Brothers put on a special outdoor show later this year.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:43:58 +0000
York St John University graduations at York Minster
THOUSANDS of graduates have been receiving their degrees in York this week.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:40:50 +0000
One more Covid death at York trust hospital
ONE more death related to Covid-19 has been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:07:45 +0000
'Three random words to password security' - police top tips
POLICE have issued some tips when setting up passwords to help keep accounts as safe and secure as possible and keep hackers out.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:51:51 +0000
'Far Gone' coming to York Theatre Royal in March
A SHOW, featuring a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier, is coming to a popular theatre in York next month.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:07:13 +0000
Actress Emma Thompson visits shoe shop Moda in Pelle in York
"IT'S not every day you get a Hollywood A-lister in your shop!"

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:37:58 +0000
Jeweller Kay Bradley works with Fabergé on Yorkshire Rose pendant
A JEWELLER from York has fulfilled a long-held dream by designing a Yorkshire Rose egg pendant exclusively for the luxury brand Fabergé.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:21:27 +0000
Runners to take on 48-hour seafront challenge for Saint Catherine's
A GROUP of runners will be taking on a 48-hour challenge to raise much-needed funds for patient care at a local hospice.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:29:36 +0000
Sutton Bank reopens after crash
REPORTS are coming in of a crash on Sutton Bank.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:35:00 +0000
York cat charity Band of Rescuers offering neutering for just £10
A CAT rescue charity in York is offering low-cost neutering for just £10.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:30:39 +0000
Second soldier from Catterick dies
A SECOND soldier from a North Yorkshire garrison has died.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:20:39 +0000
City of York Council plans £3.3m spend to help us be active
A MULTI-MILLION pound programme of cycleways and walkways is set to be approved by councillors next week.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:18:57 +0000
Man who drank champagne behind the wheel jailed for 8 months
A MAN who drove his work’s van while drinking champagne and calling his friends has been jailed for eight months.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:22:00 +0000
Which York City heroes should we remember?
YORK City football club is asking fans past and present to help it come up with suggestions for names for the four apartment blocks which are to be built on its former Bootham Crescent ground.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:17:58 +0000
Emergency services called in after Studley Roger crash, Ripon
EMERGENCY services were called in after two vehicles were involved in a crash.



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