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The most read news stories that were making the headlines on yorkpress.co.uk during 2012.
January
Drama in York after workman finds unexploded bomb
Two women hospitalised after A64 crash
Five car crash on York's ring road
York hotel and pub goes into administration
Armed police swoop after gun seen at York restaurant
February
Fire at University of York
Huge fire rips through leisure centre
Rescuers step up river search for Jordan, 19
Man killed by train in York
Hamster fried alive in York city centre
March
Body found in River Ouse
York woman burned in petrol horror
Four arrested following suspected hammer attack
Woman dies following Wigginton Road accident
Man killed by train in York
April
Live coverage of The Queen's visit to York
Man arrested after death of girl, 16
Cash delivery man assaulted by robbers outside York bank
Roads at standstill due to standing water
Man, 26, dies in York pub tragedy
Overall most read stories of 2012
Live: Flooding - Day 2
Live: Flooding - Day 3
Live flooding coverage
Live flooding updates: York
Live: D Day for stadium and shops plan
Live: Flooding - Day 2
Live coverage of The Queen's visit to York
Fire at University of York
Bomb drama in York
Huge fire rips through leisure centre
May
Live: D Day for stadium and shops plan
Jail for motor dealer who abused women
Huge development beckons after dramatic 'yes' vote
Thousands turn out for York City victory parade
York road closed after large hole appears
June
Flash flood victims left counting cost
What happens when you leave a beer for 35 years?
Five York kitchens receive 'zero' hygiene ratings
Live: Olympic Torch in York
Remains of missing York man found in tent
July
Henry Wharton hit by car in suspected travellers fight
Dirty restaurant fined £44,000
Legal loophole means speeding drivers could escape prosecution
Flotilla and Dragon Boats cancelled as downpours bring chaos
'Machete used in attack on Henry Wharton'
August
Body identified as missing 14 year old Jessica Blake
A19 near York closed by serious accident
Teenage girl killed in A19 crash
York bar rapped for weak spirits
'Hens and stags are scaring off tourists'
Most tweeted stories of 2012
Runner half way through bid to run 100 marathons
Sewer engineers find Roman mosaic
Pork Minster marks Yorkshire Day in York
Ex York nurse saw Jimmy Savile 'molest' patient
NHS announces £10million in emergency cuts
Most liked stories of 2012 on Facebook
Lorry gets stuck in York landmark
Henry Wharton hit by car in suspected travellers fight
York 'second happiest place to live' in UK
Firefighters battle blaze at Selby's Abbey Leisure Centre
Barber facing court bill over illegal signs
September
Live: Flooding - Day 2
Live: Flooding - Day 3
Live flooding coverage
Man dies on railway line in York
Easingwold murder may be racially motivated, say police
October
Bank robbery in York
Lorry gets stuck under York landmark
Woman in serious condition in hospital after A64 crash
Lydia Bishop death: two arrested
Ex York nurse saw Jimmy Savile 'molest' patient
November
Live flooding updates: York
Live: Flooding - Day 2
Live: Flooding - Day 3
Organisers apologise over Knavesmire fireworks event
Gunpowder, treason and plod...
December
Police appeal after woman dies in A64 crash
Major house fire in York
North Yorkshire man murdered while on friend's stag night
Attempted murder suspect arrested in York
Manhunt under way in York for would be murderer
Most commentened stories of 2012
LIVE: D Day for stadium and shops plan
Huge development beckons after dramatic 'yes' vote
'Cyclist knocked me down, then rode off'
Gunpowder, treason and plod...
"York deserves better" - Councillor quits Labour and launches stinging attack
Most emailed stories of 2012
Five York kitchens receive 'zero' hygiene ratings
Huge fire rips through leisure centre
Dirty restaurant fined £44,000
Fire at University of York
Jamie Oliver restaurant to create 100 new jobs
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