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Boy, 14, rescued from River Foss

5:13pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a 14-year-old boy from an icy River Foss this afternoon.

Ben Nevis climber returns to York after making amazing recovery

10:04am Wednesday 8th February 2012

THE wife of a climber who fell 200 feet down Britain’s highest mountain has spoken for the first time of how her husband has made a “miracle” recovery and has now returned to York.

Big names join opposition to Monks Cross shopping complex plans

10:00am Wednesday 8th February 2012

TWO of York’s most famous businesses have hit out at plans for a huge out-of-town retail complex - and warned it could affect their future in the city.

Big freeze continues to grip North Yorkshire

9:55am Wednesday 8th February 2012

TEMPERATURES in York were expected to drop to -10C degrees last night – making it the coldest place in the country.

University blaze cause still unknown

9:34am Wednesday 8th February 2012

WORK to determine what started the fire which caused significant damage to the chemistry department at the University of York could begin today.

Hilda, 91, to receive Maundy money from the Queen

9:38am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A 91-YEAR-OLD woman from York said she is delighted to have been invited to receive Maundy money from the Queen.

TV chef James Martin to plan hotel’s revamp

9:41am Wednesday 8th February 2012

TELEVISION chef James Martin has been brought in by a Ryedale hotel to ensure its refurbished restaurant is a success.

Fury as council ‘decision meetings’ to go

9:18am Wednesday 8th February 2012

YORK’S council bosses have been accused of “secrecy” over decision-making after revealing plans to axe a string of meetings which are open to the public.

Thief caught red-handed by homeowner

9:08am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A PROLIFIC burglar who was caught sneaking into a Selby home to steal cash and cigarettes has been jailed for nearly two-and-a-half years.

Dickens enthusiasts celebrate bicentenary

8:56am Wednesday 8th February 2012

DICKENS enthusiasts have gathered at a York pub to celebrate the author’s bicentenary.

University campus parking row rumbles on

8:38am Wednesday 8th February 2012

PROBLEM parking on residential streets near the University of York has been discussed by residents and ward councillors at a specially-called meeting.

Lights, camera, action! New studios open

8:10am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A STATE-OF-THE-ART new studio near York due to be used to shoot a £3 million movie was officially opened last night.

International Women’s Week events lined up

7:58am Wednesday 8th February 2012

WOMEN have “pulled out all the stops” to stage a record 78 events in York to mark International Women’s Week during the city’s 800th anniversary year.

Oh baby, your smile takes the cake

8:01am Wednesday 8th February 2012

SIX-MONTH-OLD Ruby-May Hatfield, from York, enjoys a cupcake while older girls take part in a photo shoot at a city café.

Ross the police horse retires after 15 years of service

3:32pm Tuesday 7th February 2012

EAST Yorkshire’s longest serving police horse is set to retire after dedicating more than 15 years service to the force.

£1 tourism tax branded ‘a mistake’ by York hoteliers

10:09am Tuesday 7th February 2012

HOTELIERS have attacked the possibility of York getting a “tourist tax” – claiming it will lead to visitors deserting the city for its rivals.

Roads chaos as winter tightens its grip on the region

9:51am Tuesday 7th February 2012

SNOW and sub-zero temperatures brought chaos to the region with more than 160 crashes closing roads, including the A1(M).

Selby drivers’ winter misery

9:44am Tuesday 7th February 2012

FREEZING weather conditions have continued to cause problems for North Yorkshire motorists with two crashes on roads in Selby district.