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Al Winfindale, of Ewart Street, Scarborough, has been jailed for rape

Rapist who left victim feeling 'violated, degraded and worthless', jailed

Sexual predator Acasia Welburn who has been jailed

Sexual predator Acasia Welburn who has been jailed

Sexual predator who abused boy while working at school in North Yorkshire jailed

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REVIEW: The top class meaty new arrival in York's steak restaurant scene

Chef Stephen Andrews inside the new restaurant with Dan Cimmermann's giant mackerel

Chef Stephen Andrews inside the new restaurant with Dan Cimmermann's giant mackerel

Opening date set for top York restaurant's new location

Tony Binks with family and friends - and on his scooter. The York dad of five has died aged 60

Tony Binks with family and friends - and on his scooter. The York dad of five has died aged 60

'Everybody loved him' - York band leads tributes to dad-of-5 who has died aged 60

Six of the best for North Yorkshire builder

Untitled design - 1

Untitled design - 1

Award success for York firm

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Main image: Harold Porter. Left, top to bottom: Helen Glover and Tom Daley during the Team GB Flagbearer announcement at Paris 2024; Eric Liddell winning Gold in the 400m at the 1924 Olympics; and Harold and Agnes Porter on their wedding day

Main image: Harold Porter. Left, top to bottom: Helen Glover and Tom Daley during the Team GB Flagbearer announcement at Paris 2024; Eric Liddell winning Gold in the 400m at the 1924 Olympics; and Harold and Agnes Porter on their wedding day

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Chariots of Fire: the York runner who (almost) won a medal in the 1924 Olympics

A man pictured on CCTV following a theft in Waitrose, Station Road, Harrogate

A man pictured on CCTV following a theft in Waitrose, Station Road, Harrogate

Thief strikes at North Yorkshire supermarket

North Yorkshire Police said the cars were

North Yorkshire Police said the cars were

Three cars seized in police swoop

Ford Courier van driver injured in Pickering attack

Ford Courier van driver injured in Pickering attack

Van driver injured in attack in North Yorkshire

Sarah with her beetle sculpture

Sarah with her beetle sculpture

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Giant beetles form major new trail launched in York

Northern Lights spotted over York by Paul Mortimer

Northern Lights spotted over York by Paul Mortimer

Northern Lights

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Northern Lights over York

Youths have attempted to break into Eskdale School in Whitby, North Yorkshire

Youths have attempted to break into Eskdale School in Whitby, North Yorkshire

Attempted break in at North Yorkshire school

Youths have been throwing glass bottles off cliffs in Filey, narrowly missing families

Youths have been throwing glass bottles off cliffs in Filey, narrowly missing families

Youths throwing glass bottles off cliffs in North Yorkshire, narrowly miss families

James Sturdy Founder of Yorkshire Handmade Pies

James Sturdy Founder of Yorkshire Handmade Pies

North Yorkshire piemaker seeks funding to boost production

(Clockwise) Adam Alcott, John Mealin, Anthony Pounder and Lawrence Newbury Jnr who have been sentenced for their part in the scam

(Clockwise) Adam Alcott, John Mealin, Anthony Pounder and Lawrence Newbury Jnr who have been sentenced for their part in the scam

North Yorkshire Council to ensure rogue traders don’t profit from £1.2 million fraud

The Kaiser Chiefs and S Club 5 are set to take to York Racecourse this weekend

The Kaiser Chiefs and S Club 5 are set to take to York Racecourse this weekend

Lucky winners scoop VIP tickets to the York Racecourse Music Showcase

Swans on the Foss by Garry Hornby

Swans on the Foss by Garry Hornby

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Where are all the young water birds on the Foss?

North Yorkshire Police's headquarters in Northallerton

North Yorkshire Police's headquarters in Northallerton

North Yorkshire Police

North Yorkshire Police chief in call to end ‘epidemic' of violence against women

The Phil are set to perform at the Citadel Church on Gillygate

The Phil are set to perform at the Citadel Church on Gillygate

Long standing York choir set for annual showcase this evening

Cllr Andrew Hollyer

Cllr Andrew Hollyer

Local government

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Cemetery extension dropped for traveller pitches in major York housing scheme

Police want to speak to these people about the theft

Police want to speak to these people about the theft

Thieves strike at York supermarket – police issue CCTV appeal

The Retreat on Heslington Road

The Retreat on Heslington Road

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120 homes recommended for approval at historic York country estate

Police want to speak to these people about the theft

Police want to speak to these people about the theft

Alcohol stolen from supermarket in North Yorkshire town – CCTV appeal

Russell Crowe at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. Photo by Dave Lawrence

Russell Crowe at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. Photo by Dave Lawrence

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Hollywood megastar delights fans with night of music and chat at intimate venue

Around £140,000 worth of cannabis was found by police in East Yorkshire

Around £140,000 worth of cannabis was found by police in East Yorkshire

£140,000 worth of cannabis seized by police at property in East Yorkshire

Mayor David Skaith with the rail bosses

Mayor David Skaith with the rail bosses

'Better rail links essential' York and North Yorkshire mayor tells train bosses

Thirty former 'barrow boys' attended the unveiling ceremony at Bridlington railway station

Thirty former 'barrow boys' attended the unveiling ceremony at Bridlington railway station

Sculpture unveiled in East Yorkshire town celebrates part of its ‘forgotten past’

North Yorkshire Police has appealed to the owners of the stolen bikes

North Yorkshire Police has appealed to the owners of the stolen bikes

Stolen bikes seized by police from a property in York

Sainsbury's has removed the listing of the trousers from the Argos website

Sainsbury's has removed the listing of the trousers from the Argos website

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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label

Readers' letters

Where are all the young water birds on the Foss?

'Charge council tax on all student housing to raise money for council services'

'Clean up York and make us proud again' - call for action on overgrown verges

'Who'd have thought it would be so hard to get a green bin sticker'

'York Minster's solar panels are sadly no joke'

'NHS frontline heroes are being let down by inefficient managers'

Sport

OLYMPICS

Main image: Harold Porter. Left, top to bottom: Helen Glover and Tom Daley during the Team GB Flagbearer announcement at Paris 2024; Eric Liddell winning Gold in the 400m at the 1924 Olympics; and Harold and Agnes Porter on their wedding day

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Chariots of Fire: the York runner who (almost) won a medal in the 1924 Olympics

York City have unveiled a 'coconut milk' away kit inspired by the Yorkshire Rose.

York City have unveiled a 'coconut milk' away kit inspired by the Yorkshire Rose.

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City unveil 'coconut milk' Yorkshire Rose-inspired away strip

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth was delighted as his side ran riot in a 54-12 thrashing of Barrow Raiders.

York Knights boss Mark Applegarth was delighted as his side ran riot in a 54-12 thrashing of Barrow Raiders.

York Knights RLFC

Knights boss calls for response to Bulls defeat against Swinton

York Knights and York Valkyrie have named their respective squads to face Swinton Lions and for the Women's Nines Finals day.

York Knights and York Valkyrie have named their respective squads to face Swinton Lions and for the Women's Nines Finals day.

York Knights RLFC

Knights unchanged for Swinton visit as Valkyrie turn to youth for Nines Finals

York City Ladies have named former Chelsea, Hearts, Watford and Sheffield United defender Ocean Rolandsen as their new captain.

York City Ladies have named former Chelsea, Hearts, Watford and Sheffield United defender Ocean Rolandsen as their new captain.

York City Ladies FC

City Ladies name Rolandsen as new captain after legend's retirement

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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History

OLYMPICS

Main image: Harold Porter. Left, top to bottom: Helen Glover and Tom Daley during the Team GB Flagbearer announcement at Paris 2024; Eric Liddell winning Gold in the 400m at the 1924 Olympics; and Harold and Agnes Porter on their wedding day

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Chariots of Fire: the York runner who (almost) won a medal in the 1924 Olympics

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

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Stone Age homes more domesticated than once thought, says University of York

Main image: York Archaeology's Ian Milsted at the site of the dig in Walmgate. Left, top: sheep being herded through Walmgate Bar and, bottom, horses at York Cattle Market

Main image: York Archaeology's Ian Milsted at the site of the dig in Walmgate. Left, top: sheep being herded through Walmgate Bar and, bottom, horses at York Cattle Market

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Open day to explore Walmgate's past - and its link with the livestock trade

The Galeon Andalucia is coming to Scarborough from July 17

The Galeon Andalucia is coming to Scarborough from July 17

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16th century ship opens to the public in North Yorkshire

Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate

Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate

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York building featured in BBC TV series exhibits items from the show

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Business news

Six of the best for North Yorkshire builder

Untitled design - 1

Untitled design - 1

Award success for York firm

James Sturdy Founder of Yorkshire Handmade Pies

James Sturdy Founder of Yorkshire Handmade Pies

North Yorkshire piemaker seeks funding to boost production

Mayor David Skaith with the rail bosses

Mayor David Skaith with the rail bosses

'Better rail links essential' York and North Yorkshire mayor tells train bosses

Thirty former 'barrow boys' attended the unveiling ceremony at Bridlington railway station

Thirty former 'barrow boys' attended the unveiling ceremony at Bridlington railway station

Sculpture unveiled in East Yorkshire town celebrates part of its ‘forgotten past’

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Education news

Original concept of memorial garden at Bootham School. Photo from planning documents

York school needs approval for new memorial garden to 'lost' pupils and staff

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

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Stone Age homes more domesticated than once thought, says University of York

Rowan wins relay gold at the Home Countries Champs

Rowan wins relay gold at the Home Countries Champs

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'I keep having to pinch myself!' Rowan, 15, wins double gold for England

The National Youth Orchestra’s ‘Inspire Orchestra’ visited Huntington School as part in the school’s Summer Arts Festival

The National Youth Orchestra’s ‘Inspire Orchestra’ visited Huntington School as part in the school’s Summer Arts Festival

Hundreds of talented musicians converge on York venue

Huntington School's Arts Festival 2024

Huntington School's Arts Festival 2024

Tickets sold out in days - hundreds take part in York music and art festival

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What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

The Park Fire burns along Highway 32 in the Forest Ranch community of Butte County, California (Noah Berger/AP)

The Park Fire burns along Highway 32 in the Forest Ranch community of Butte County, California (Noah Berger/AP)

Man arrested over California fire sparked by burning car pushed into gully

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