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  • Tadcaster squander chances as they lose at Lancaster

    IT WAS the same old story again for Tadcaster Albion as they missed a number of good chances in a 1-0 defeat at promotion-chasing Lancaster City in Evo Stik Division One North. Ryan Winder netted the only goal of the game in the first half after

  • York car fire - witness appeal

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a car fire in the early hours of this morning to come forward.   Both police and fire crews were called to Kingsway West in Acomb at around 1.40am on Sunday.       Fire crews managed

  • Thirsk’s old Austin Reed site will be developed

    A VACANT commercial site in Thirsk will be brought back to life after being acquired by a Yorkshire-based property company.The site of the former Austin Reed head office on Station Road has been acquired by Bramham-based company In-site Property Solutions

  • St Patrick’s festival weekend fun in the heart of York

    ST PATRICK’S Day was marked in York this weekend with the city’s third St Patrick’s Weekend Festival. The events were organised by the York Irish Association, which put on a city centre festival to celebrate the saint’s day and raise awareness

  • Lib Dems set agenda out in York

    A SENIOR York councillor has called for emergency funding to keep the health services “from the brink of collapse”, during her party’s conference in York. The Liberal Democrats held their spring conference at the Barbican this weekend, and yesterday

  • York attractions’ summer plans

    NATIONAL Trust properties all around York are looking forward to the summer season, and have special events lined up for locals and visitors to enjoy. The Treasurer’s House in York, Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, and Goddards all have events and

  • Farmers welcome weedkiller chemical latest

    A NORTH Yorkshire MP has joined farmers who are campaigning about the future of a widely used weed killer. Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake joined Harrogate MP Andrew Jones and MEP John Proctor earlier this month to visit farms and talk about

  • Sherburn centre reopens after fire

    A FIRE damaged community centre in Sherburn-in-Elmet has reopened. The Harold Mills Community Centre has been out of action since a fire spread from an outbuilding in April 2016, destroying the roof. On Thursday locals and councillors celebrated

  • Minster launches new intern roles

    YORK Minster has announced a new internship role which it hopes will provide a unique opportunity for two people to explore their vocation within the Church of England by living, working and participating in the life of the cathedral. A spokeswoman

  • Council care home sale plans confirmed

    CITY of York Council bosses have formally agreed to sell the empty Oakhaven care home site in Acomb to care company Ashley House, for redevelopment into a complex of 56 extra care apartments for older people. That deal was approved by councillors

  • Scott Fenwick drops bombshell amid air-raid sirens at Lincoln

    LINCOLN might herald the winning of every corner with an air-raid siren, but York City sub Scott Fenwick dropped the biggest bombshell at Sincil Bank. Despite also belting out songs about the RAF, it was the home crowd’s Wembley dreams that were

  • Monk not looking too far ahead after Leeds' win over Albion

    GARRY Monk refused to take his eyes off Leeds' next game despite an impressive toppling of promotion rivals Brighton.Chris Wood's 26th and 27th goals of the season earned United a 2-0 win at Elland Road, denying Brighton top spot going into the

  • Read all about literary day at historic hall

    AN HISTORIC hall is opening its doors for free as part of a special literary event. Nunnington Hall is joining forces with Ryedale Book Festival for the event on Saturday, April 1, which is designed to appeal to anyone who enjoys books, reading

  • Young boy found on York street - parents found

    POLICE say they have located the parents of a young boy found on a York street this morning. The boy was found in the Ostman Road area of Acomb at around 7am today, Sunday. He was wearing red pyjamas with figures on, and police think he is around

  • Eden Camp museum marks 30 years

    EDEN Camp Modern History Theme Museum is hosting a 'meet the attractions day' to start the celebrations to mark its 30th year. The museum. which is still a family owned and run business, based near Old Malton, will be marking the special anniversary