News coverage for York, Ryedale, East Yorkshire, Harrogate, Hambleton and Selby.

Man dies at York Races

8:20pm Saturday 25th May 2013

A MAN has died after he fell from a stand at York Racecourse today.

'Don't misuse 999 this Bank Holiday', NHS bosses urge

4:11pm Saturday 25th May 2013

RESIDENTS in York have been urged to use the 999 emergency number wisely this Bank Holiday weekend, to avoid unneccessary pressure on the service.

Shake-up for York care homes

9:20am Saturday 25th May 2013

COUNCIL chiefs are pressing ahead with two pioneering supercare homes for elderly people in York – but have abandoned proposals for a third at Haxby.

‘Pillar of community’ jailed for defrauding golf club

9:11am Saturday 25th May 2013

A FORMER “pillar of the community” is today a “broken” man and starting a jail sentence for defrauding a golf club out of £44,600.

Bespoke art pieces worth £220,000 go on display at City of York Council’s new West Offices

Artist and mentor  Jo Fairfax with his motion                  sensor-triggered projection, The Station Master

9:10am Saturday 25th May 2013

WORKS of art which will bring York’s new council headquarters to life have gone on display.

Hundreds turn out to welcome the troops home

Well wishers cheer on the soldiers as they march through the city.

8:53am Saturday 25th May 2013

CHEERING crowds lined the streets of York to welcome 300 of the city’s soldiers home following their latest tour of Afghanistan.

Council leader in attack on York MP

8:24am Saturday 25th May 2013

YORK’S council leader has accused one of the city’s MPs of “creating a climate of fear and division” about plans for new travellers sites in the city.

York woman causes fashion stir at Buckingham Palace party

The Prince of Wales chats to Kimberley Dowson who was wearing an outfit similar to the Duchess of Cambridge at the garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Kimberley was at the party with her boyfriend, Team GB athlete Richard Buck, right.

8:19am Saturday 25th May 2013

FASHION conscious Kimberley Dowson caused a stir at the Queen’s garden party at Buckingham Palace when she arrived in a matching outfit to the Duchess of Cambridge.

Police release CCTV footage following theft at Dunelm Mill store

Police release CCTV footage following theft at Dunelm Mill store

8:03am Saturday 25th May 2013

Police want to question this woman in connection with a string of thefts across the north of England.

Tributes paid to York teacher, 62

Mary Piper

7:48am Saturday 25th May 2013

A MUCH-LOVED York school teacher has died after losing her battle against lung cancer.

Crash horror rider sets sights on Paralympics

Nic Kane, above, with his mum, Tricia

7:39am Saturday 25th May 2013

A NORTH Yorkshire man paralysed in an horrific motorbike crash has his sights set on Paralympic glory.

Youngsters clean up Clifton Green

Youngsters clean up Clifton Green

7:34am Saturday 25th May 2013

THESE puplis from a York primary school were out to clean up Clifton Green as part of a youth programme run by The Archbishop of York.

York’s two top sporting clubs show support for gay parade

York City Knights players join members of York Pride ahead of the parade. From left, Andy Law, Amy Lynch, Ed Smith, Julian Rudd, James Ford, Colin McNichol and Joshua Frost-Lunn

7:32am Saturday 25th May 2013

YORK’S Gay Pride parade is to take a groundbreaking stand against homophobia in sport – with support from York’s top clubs and the new chairman of the Football Association, Greg Dyke.

‘Inspirational’ adult learners recognised at awards ceremony

Winners on stage at York Explore after the York Adult Learners' Week Awards ceremony

7:28am Saturday 25th May 2013

A GRANDMOTHER with a flair for art and a businessman who battled dyslexia were just two of the many winners in this year’s York Adult Learners’ Awards.

York landscape architects earn gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show

he Royal Bank of Canada Blue Water Roof Garden designer Nigel Dunnett, left, with Ed Payne, co-designer from York based company The Landscape Agency

7:23am Saturday 25th May 2013

LANDSCAPE architects from York have struck gold at the centenary Chelsea Flower Show with a stunning water roof garden.

Motorist, 24, dies as car crashes into tree

Police confirm motorist killed in Camblesforth crash

9:06am Friday 24th May 2013

A MOTORIST has died after a crash on a road near Selby.

Overturned lorry closes two lanes on North Yorkshire motorway

Overturned lorry closes two lanes on North Yorkshire motorway

12:04pm Friday 24th May 2013

Motorists are advised to avoid the A1(M) if possible today, after a heavy goods vehicle overturned, blocking two lanes.

Armed police called after axe attack in York suburb

Armed police called to disturbance in York

9:40am Friday 24th May 2013

Updated: ARMED police swooped on a house in York after a man was attacked with an axe.

Defence chiefs set to withdraw Moors potash mine concerns

12:09pm Friday 24th May 2013

DEFENCE chiefs are set to withdraw their objection to plans for a potash mine on the North York Moors, the company behind the scheme has said.

Firm found for Coppergate Shopping Centre store

9:39am Friday 24th May 2013

A NEW firm has been found to move into a prime shopping site in the centre of York once its current occupiers leave.

Restaurants at £90m Monks Cross complex to be named ‘within six weeks’

9:36am Friday 24th May 2013

DEVELOPERS behind a £90 million shopping complex on the edge of York say they hope to announce which firms will operate restaurants and food kiosks at the site within six weeks.

Six arrested in York drugs raids

9:32am Friday 24th May 2013

SIX people have been arrested in drugs raids in York.

Lib Dems’ cabinet announced

9:28am Friday 24th May 2013

CITY of York Council’s Liberal Democrat group has confirmed its shadow cabinet roles for the next year.

‘Hasty’ burial of Richard III

9:24am Friday 24th May 2013

The remains of King Richard III, which were discovered under a city car park, were found in a hastily dug, untidy grave, researchers today revealed.

Villagers voice fears over York travellers’ site

York Outer MP Julian Sturdy with Independent Osbaldwick councillor Mark Warters

9:26am Friday 24th May 2013

EIGHTY villagers have raised deep concerns at a packed public meeting about a York travellers’ site.

£500k National Lottery win for care worker

Eleanor Duckitt, 66, celebrates her National Lottery bonanza

9:23am Friday 24th May 2013

A CARE worker from North Yorkshire has scooped half-a-million pounds on the National Lottery.

Hats off to the new Lord Mayor

Hats off to the new Lord Mayor

9:20am Friday 24th May 2013

THE new Lord Mayor of York has said she aims to play a hands-on role in helping the city’s most vulnerable people.

Where to go this bank holiday

Medieval madness at Harewood House

9:20am Friday 24th May 2013

WHIPPETS, knights and jesters will all be putting in an appearance over the bank holiday weekend as event organisers across York, North and East Yorkshire hope to pull in the crowds.

Mum-of-two nominated for Parent Of The Year award

Sally Deakin, centre, whose daughter Louise, left, and sister Kathryn Hough are taking part in the Nidderdale Walk

9:04am Friday 24th May 2013

A MUM-OF-TWO who is battling cancer for the third time has been nominated for an award by her daughter who called her “an amazing woman”.

North Yorkshire meat firm in legal fight

9:30am Friday 24th May 2013

A North Yorkshire meat company ravaged by an EU ban on its products has launched legal action against the UK food regulator.

Changes to arts barge proposal

8:54am Friday 24th May 2013

THE team behind a project to set up a floating arts venue in York are to tweak their plans after problems with the vessel they wanted to buy.

A19 reopens after roundabout created

The first vehicles negotiate the new roundabout at Osgodby

8:56am Friday 24th May 2013

A MAJOR road between Selby and York has reopened ahead of schedule after almost three months of works to create a new £1.8 million roundabout.

East Yorkshire trained sheepdog becomes most expensive in the world

John Bell with Bob the Border collie who has been sold for nearly £10,000

8:50am Friday 24th May 2013

A SHEEPDOG from an East Yorkshire trainer has become the most expensive in the world after selling at auction for almost £10,000.

Test boost in Kenyan woman’s deportation battle

Marysell and Robert Earnshaw   at their  home in Haxby

8:47am Friday 24th May 2013

A YORK husband has told of his joy and relief after his Kenyan wife passed an English language test – boosting their hopes she will avoid deportation.

Well-known deli owner dies at 68

Rafi Fernandez

8:29am Friday 24th May 2013

THE founder of York’s Asian delicatessen Rafi’s Spicebox, Rafi Fernandez, has died aged 68.

Probation officers protest over changes

Members of the probation service protest against proposed privatisation

8:26am Friday 24th May 2013

A PROTEST has been held over the privatisation of part of the probation service – with union members warning that unskilled workers will be responsible for looking after serious offenders.

Solicitors take day of action

8:25am Friday 24th May 2013

Defence solicitors took the day off from court to protest about changes to legal aid for criminal cases.

Buskers right on queue for York festival

York buskers join the queue for the Buskival Festival in York.  From left, Robot Rock, Rob Roy Collins, Anthony McDonagh and Paddy Morrow

9:34am Friday 24th May 2013

BUSKERS will bring a splash of colour to York city centre this weekend at the annual Buskival festival organised by the city council.

Floral extravaganza goes on display at Fairfax House

Alex Bryant, president of the New Earswick Flower Club, prepares a  floral extravaganza at Fairfax House, York

8:20am Friday 24th May 2013

A GEORGIAN house in the heart of York has been brought to life thanks to some creative floral displays.

MP in ‘support your local’ plea

Landlord Paul Crossman and Greg Mulholland, at the Volunteer Arms for the York launch of the Fair Deal for Your Local campaign

8:07am Friday 24th May 2013

AN MP has hailed a York pub following the launch of a new campaign for a fair deal for the British local.



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