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Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:58:09 +0100
Girls aged 13, 14 and 15 arrested after two police injured at McDonalds
Three teenage girls have been arrested after two police officers were injured.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0100
40 vintage railway posters on show in exhibition
Some of Yorkshire’s most popular tourist destinations are taking centre stage in a new exhibition of 40 vintage railway posters celebrating some of the most iconic stops on the London & North Eastern Railway line.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Look inside York apartment converted from Terry's chocolate factory
The Clock Tower of the former Terry's Chocolate Factory, Bishopthorpe Road, York, has been converted into apartments.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:48:00 +0100
Butchers and bakery business in York is for sale
A butchers and bakery which turns over almost £400,000 is for sale - with offers invited.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100
From Forsselius to Brubakers - photos of iconic York site
LAST week, we shared a photo of Forsselius Garage in Blossom Street which was built between the wars. Here are some more photos of iconic York site

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:30:00 +0100
Falklands War - how The Press front pages told the story
FORTY years ago, we were at war in the Falklands. Here we look back at how the conflict unfolded through Press front pages.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
"Britain has the right to drill for oil" - letters
"Britain has the right to drill for oil" - letters

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:36:00 +0100
Selby mum's shock over Ouse family boating tragedy
WHEN Angie Mason discovered her connection to a famous York tragedy from 190 years ago, she was overcome.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:05:00 +0100
More Things To Do in and Around York
NOW is the chance to go around the houses, the studios and workshops too, as recommended by Charles Hutchinson on his art beat.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Fate of 'eyesore' Royal Oak Inn is set to be decided
AN “eyesore” pub in a Yorkshire village should be knocked down to make way for much-needed housing, according to a local councillor.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100
National Railway Museum suggests new route for site - but access row goes on
THE National Railway Museum (NRM) has suggested a new, more direct pedestrian route through the site of its proposed new Central Hall project.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:09:00 +0100
Where to get the best kebabs in York according to Tripadvisor reviews
Bradford's restaurants and takeaways offer a range of culinary delights, including  chicken, lamb, doner and spicy Joojeh kebabs.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0100
OPINION: It’s getting harder to spot April Fools' jokes
YOU may wake up today to a headline in The Press announcing that a great white shark had been spotted in the River Ouse

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Top 4 walks in Yorkshire according to Which - see the UK list
Here are the best walks in Yorkshire, according to Which?

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:13:00 +0100
Genesis GV80 is well worth its 'flagship' billing
When billing a car as a ‘flagship’ model, it certainly doesn’t harm the cause if it has a stately appearance, a luxurious interior and bags of clever tech.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Harry Potter location tops Which? best British walks list
Discover the best British walks according to the Which? survey, including the Harry Potter filming location taking the top spot.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:57:54 +0100
A6055 in Little Holtby near Northallerton closed after crash
The A6055 in Little Holtby near Northallerton closed after crash

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:42:00 +0100
York man recalled back to prison after less than a month
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for the whereabouts of a wanted York man with links to Leeds.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:58:27 +0100
Scarborough man jailed after sexually assaulting boy
Ashley Stephen Grime from Scarborough has been jailed for 11 years after being found guilty of sexual assault and child cruelty offences against a boy.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:43:28 +0100
Stephen Harpin jailed for knifing farmer Trevor Coates over cat
A FARMER nearly bled to death when an elderly book lover stabbed him twice and called him a “cat murderer”, York Crown Court heard.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:45:58 +0100
Henry Brazil wanted in connection with Wheldrake violent incident
Police are urgently trying to find this man in connection with an incident during which a house was damaged.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
James Ford lauds ex-Knights coach ahead of Workington clash
JAMES FORD lauded opposite number Chris Thorman and believes the Workington Town boss will one day return to coaching in the Betfred Super League.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:39:55 +0100
How Stephen Harpin nearly killed farmer Trevor Coates
When Trevor Coates, 66, set out on his tractor for his 20-acre field at the back of Walmer Carr in Wigginton early on July 18, he had no idea he would end the day in hospital.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:05:55 +0100
Patients 'shortening own lives' rather than face hospital waits, York health chiefs hear
Sick people are declining treatment because they do not want to face the “traumatising” conditions in hospital emergency departments, according to a Yorkshire GP.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:26:49 +0100
New Omicron variant XE found in UK being "monitored"
A new variant of Covid-19 identified in the UK continues to be “monitored”, according to a government agency.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:49:07 +0100
New visitor attraction opens in York’s historic gatehouse
THE doors to a gateway to York Walls have opened today (April 1) for a preview of the new City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar, the newest visitor attraction from the team behind JORVIK Viking Centre.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:25:00 +0100
Blockade man says he'll be lucky to get 5p in the pound from York Mailing
THE businessman who blockaded a failing York firm in a bid to get £67,000 which he was owed now thinks he'll be lucky to get 5 pence in the pound after it went into administration.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:16:04 +0100
Covid case rate in York drops by 35
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 case rate has dropped by 35 - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:52:10 +0100
Man held woman at knife point in Scarborough shop
North Yorkshire Police arrested Scarborough man after he held woman at knife point.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:39:43 +0100
MKM Building Supplies York Testicular Cancer Awareness campaign
MKM in Kettlestring Lane in Clifton Moor in York, wants men to 'check their tools' as part of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:10:03 +0100
Brick smashes through front window in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information on criminal damage in Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:34:02 +0100
Robin courtship caught on camera by York photographer
Love birds! Robin courtship ritual caught on camera by York photographer

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:08:30 +0100
REVIEW: Looking Good Dead, Grand Opera House
TWO selling points mark out Looking Good Dead.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:16:00 +0100
Wigginton Road level crossing in York to close
Wigginton Road level crossing in York will be closed from 11.35pm on Monday, April 11 until 5.55am the next day.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:57:50 +0100
April Fools' Day 2022: Best jokes from Aldi, Deliveroo and more
The best of the jokes from April Fools' Day 2022, from Deliveroo, Aldi, Ant & Dec and much more.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:37:00 +0100
Cocaine and cannabis dealer Connor Harrison jailed for four years
A COCAINE dealer who continued peddling drugs despite police repeatedly arresting him and raiding his house has been jailed.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:19:17 +0100
Man, 71, arrested as suspected loan shark in Scarborough
A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering offences following an operation in Scarborough.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:01:57 +0100
City of York Council issues reminder on new Covid rules
Fresh rules concerning Covid-19 testing start today

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:59:26 +0100
Stamford Bridge Co-op reopens after extension - 15 jobs
A 102-YEAR-OLD resident was the guest of honour as a new-look Co-op shop reopened in Stamford Bridge after being closed for nine months.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:51:13 +0100
Martin Lewis gives update on why you shouldn’t panic about your meter reading
AS METER reading day passes us by many are worried they won’t be able to get their meter readings in after many energy company sites crash due to high demand, however, Martin Lewis has told people “don’t panic.”

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:38:41 +0100
Pete and Di all set for Himalayan trek for Saint Catherine's
A COUPLE are preparing to take on a gruelling 21-day Himalayan trek to support the work of a North Yorkshire hospice.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:25:42 +0100
Car hits tree in serious collision between Catterick and Richmond
A CAR hit a tree in a serious collision in North Yorkshire - leaving 4 people in hospital.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:47:23 +0100
Snow leads to crashes in York and North Yorkshire - police warning to drivers
POLICE have issued a warning to drivers after snowfall has led to several crashes in York and North Yorkshire.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:21:07 +0100
Harrogate Borough Council still selling Ripon spa baths
HARROGATE Borough Council is pushing ahead with the sale of Ripon Spa Baths to a private developer after no further bids were received for the historic building.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:04:19 +0100
Painting of Ukraine rally in York sold for £500
A YORK resident has purchased a painting of the Ukraine rally in York for £500 - all of which will be donated to a local charity.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:54:10 +0100
Aldi is hiring for roles in Yorkshire - including apprenticeships and store assistants
Aldi wants people with all levels of experience to apply for the roles, with some salaries reaching £63,245.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:22:04 +0100
RECAP: York weather - latest updates on the snow
Live updates across York and North Yorkshire as the snow continues to fall.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:07:51 +0100
When does Ramadan start? Some common questions about the month and fasting answered
With Ramadan only days away, here are answers to some of the most common questions about the Muslim holy month and fasting.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:19:29 +0100
Roads treacherous after snow
ROADS are treacherous this morning after further snow showers fell overnight in York and North Yorkshire.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:48:38 +0100
Caravan fire on A19 near Thimbleby
EMERGENCY services were called in after reports of a caravan on fire on the A19 Southbound carriageway near Thimbleby.



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