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Hamster fried alive in York city centre

10:00pm Friday 10th February 2012

Updated: A MAN has been arrested after a hamster was fried to death in York city centre following a row between flatmates.

‘Pirate’ puss Gordon is latest sculpture on York’s cat trail

9:54am Saturday 11th February 2012

NEXT time you’re walking along York’s historic streets and feel like you are being watched, it might just be the gaze of Gordon.

Sweet treat for ‘lovipop’ twins

10:04am Saturday 11th February 2012

THE family of a little girl who survived a life-threatening brain tumour are inviting people to make Valentine’s Day chocolates to support other sick children.

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Scheme to boost cycling hailed a success

9:47am Saturday 11th February 2012

A SCHEME to encourage residents of York to use their bikes more has generated “very promising” results, a new report has found.

Two arrested in Acomb burglary probe

9:50am Saturday 11th February 2012

TWO suspected burglars were arrested in York after an eagle-eyed member of the public raised the alarm.

Council leader launches attack on minister

9:30am Saturday 11th February 2012

A GOVERNMENT minister has been labelled “a hypocrite and a bully” by York’s council leader after his department claimed the city had wasted public money.

Out-of-town complex critic says he wants what’s right for York

9:25am Saturday 11th February 2012

ONE of the leading critics of proposals for a huge retail complex on the edge of York has denied that his own out-of-town store creates a conflict of interest.

Survivors ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash landing

9:13am Saturday 11th February 2012

THE SON of the late multi-millionaire Segway boss Jimi Heselden cheated death when the plane he was in suffered engine failure and plunged towards the ground.

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Fears over future of local ward committees

9:19am Saturday 11th February 2012

FEARS for the future of York’s local ward committees have been raised by the city’s Green councillors amid spending cuts.

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Ambulance staff to bare all to aid disabled colleague

8:45am Saturday 11th February 2012

THESE ambulance staff from York are getting ready to bare themselves in a night of burlesque and striptease to raise money for a disabled colleague.

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Yorkshire sailing to be top of the stops

9:04am Saturday 11th February 2012

YORKSHIRE is proving to be one of the country’s top destinations following a dramatic rise in overseas visitors.

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Activities to keep the kids amused this half-term holiday

8:34am Saturday 11th February 2012

ONE of York’s most historic legends is being brought to life as the city gears up for a busy half-term holiday week.

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Nether Poppleton garden centre plan set for green light

8:36am Saturday 11th February 2012

PLANS for a new £8 million garden centre at York Business Park in Nether Poppleton have been recommended for approval by planning officers.

Public meeting planned over student lets

8:37am Saturday 11th February 2012

A PUBLIC meeting is to be held to discuss proposals to restrict the growth of student lets in York.

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Malton hotel's revamp to be debated

8:40am Saturday 11th February 2012

REVISED plans for changes to the grounds of an historic Ryedale hotel which is undergoing a £4 million revamp will be debated next week.

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Companies urged to enter York 10K charity run

8:22am Saturday 11th February 2012

THEY say in business the stakes are high, and no more so than for companies across York which are being invited to compete in one of the city’s biggest athletic events.

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Still time to get Mum’s name on our shortlist

9:55am Saturday 11th February 2012

THE PRESS has launched a Super Mum competition in the search for inspiring women who deserve a special treat.

Catalytic converter event is ‘only for victims’

9:41am Saturday 11th February 2012

POLICE chiefs have clarified that an event to prevent catalytic converters being stolen from vehicles in the city is strictly for those who have been victims of the theft.

New housing and benefits advice centres

9:34am Saturday 11th February 2012

FIVE centres are being set up to allow residents to get housing and benefits advice in a York community when a council office closes later this month.

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A64 to close for roadworks

9:17am Saturday 11th February 2012

PART of the A64 on the edge of York will be closed next week because of roadworks.

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11,000 illegal tyres seized in York

5:37pm Friday 10th February 2012

Thousands of tyres illegally stored in a York warehouse have been removed by environment bosses.

Court ruling leaves Ryedale prayers in the balance

5:22pm Friday 10th February 2012

A LANDMARK ruling at the High Court today means a North Yorkshire Council may have to reconsider starting meetings with prayers from church ministers.

32 crashes as winter woe continues

5:03pm Friday 10th February 2012

THERE have been 32 road accidents across North Yorkshire today, as the freezing conditions continue to cause widespread disruption.

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Crunch talks loom at York Del Monte plant

4:58pm Friday 10th February 2012

CRUCIAL talks are to be held next week over the potential loss of about 140 jobs at York’s Fresh Del Monte factory.

University fire remains a mystery

4:52pm Friday 10th February 2012

A FIRE at the University of York was accidental but its cause is unlikely to be determined for a month, a spokesman for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said.

Businessman in £30m fraud case

10:30am Friday 10th February 2012

AN entrepreneur who helped two popular York pubs and a hotel out of administration is due in court in connection with a fraud worth more than £30 million.