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A mum from Beadlam near Helmsley who now lives in Thirsk has spoken of her pain and anguish after the death of her first born baby at York Hospital

Couple in bid to raise money for York Hospital after tragic death of baby Olivia
A MUM from Beadlam near Helmsley who now lives in Thirsk has spoken of her pain and anguish after the death of her first born baby at York Hospital.

Delays warning at busy York road junction

Delays warning at busy York road junction

Twins Alfie and Emma Willis, 18, from North Yorkshire, who have said they are

Twins pass driving test at same time, on same date, and in same place

The site of the planned store

New retailer on the cards at Monks Cross

Burger King is due to reopen in Bridlington Picture: Burger King UK

Popular fast food restaurant to reopen in East Yorkshire town

Pickering's Cedarbarn butchers, Patrick Donaghy and Martin Calvert, looking for new apprentice. Picture: Cedarbarn's Farm Shop and Cafe

North Yorkshire farm shop is looking for new butchery apprentice

Stuart Paver, right, has been nominated for a Community Pride award

'Humble' Stuart in bid for community prize after work supporting Ukraine

Readers' letters

'Bring on the Aussie drought-busters'

'Clean York’s filthy streets'

The tragedy of a cash-starved NHS

'Don’t blame Ukraine war for cost of living crisis - it was Covid'

Leeman Road decision: 'How many more road closures can we take?'

'Stop Uber in York - we should support local taxi drivers instead'

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Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new UK laws. (PA)

Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new laws

LNER has raised more than £400,000 for its partner charity Campaign Against Living Miserably

York-based train firm raises over £400,000 for partner charity

lonely cold pensioner.

Rachael Maskell This energy crisis is real and terrifying

Drought-buster: Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching a century at Old Trafford. Picture: Mike Egerton/ PA

Letter 'Bring on the Aussie drought-busters'

Paula Widdowson

Top councillor 'horrified' at York apprentice pay

York's streets are cleaned regularly. Yet many in the city centre are stained with vomit and spilled drink, says our correspondent

Letter 'Clean York’s filthy streets'

A&E services are doing a sterling job, but have been cash-starved for decades, says Phil Shepherdson

letter The tragedy of a cash-starved NHS

Firefighters have been called in to a fire in Grosvenor Terrace in Clifton, York. Picture: Haydn Lewis

Fire at house in York suburb

Selby and District Foodbank’s welcome area has been transformed by a £2,000 donation

Foodbank creates supportive space for those in crisis

Work has started on the half-pipe at Malton Skate Park - and campaigner Ryan Swain has been helping out

'Delight' as work underway on iconic half-pipe at skate park

Hamley's top shop in York caused a bit of a stir when in opened in Coney Street in 1987 - at least from these two shoppers!

Hey Doris! When a legendary shop opened in York - and caused quite a stir!

St Williams College

Fresh plans to restore and redevelop historic York building

A-level and GCSE results: here's where to find help in York.
Pupils are pictured celebrating at Huntington School last year. Picture: Frank Dwyer

A-level and GCSE results: here's where to find help in York

It was the Covid lockdowns that have caused the cost of living crisis, says Scott Marmion

Letter 'Don’t blame Ukraine war for cost of living crisis - it was Covid'

CPI inflation hit a new 40-year record of 10.1% in July and is expected to peak at around 11% later this year (PA)

Workers face record pay slump against surging inflation

What is inflation and how does it affect me? (PA)

What is inflation and how does it affect me?

Clare Wood, killed by ex-boyfriend, George Appleton, who had previous convictions for stalking, harassing and abusing women. Picture: Greater Manchester Police

Clare’s Law: How it can protect friends and family at risk of domestic violence

What is winter bedding and when do you plant it? (Canva)

What is winter bedding and when do you plant it?

Police warning over dangerous 'edibles' appealing to children after huge haul seized

Police warn over drug-infused sweets 'appealing to children' after haul seized

Three men have been arrested after an ongoing police incident in Burton Stone Lane in York

Three men arrested after police incident in York

York City stand-in captain Paddy McLaughlin celebrates at full-time in the National League North play-off semi-final against Brackley Town. Picture: Tom Poole

York City midfielder Paddy McLaughlin’s hip injury has not settled reveals Askey

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were both called in at about 5.14am today (August 16) to the River Ouse at Water End in York after reports of someone at the water's edge

Emergency crews called to York riverside after reports of person in difficulty

Police are at the scene of an incident in Burton Stone Lane in Clifton in York

RECAP: Police incident in York suburb

Work underway to clear the old Bootham Crescent York City Football ground in Clifton in York. Pictures: Haydn Lewis

PICTURES: final phase of demolition underway at former York football ground

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Drought-buster: Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching a century at Old Trafford. Picture: Mike Egerton/ PA

'Bring on the Aussie drought-busters'
Drought status has been confirmed for Yorkshire - despite some recent rain.

York CC's Duncan Snelll scored 98 in his side's win over Clifton Alliance. Picture: Ian Parker

York travel to Yorkshire Premier League North title rivals Driffield Town next

York professional boxer George Davey lands a right hand on Serge Ambomo. Picture: Stephen Dunkley/Queensbury Promotions

Boxing prospect George Davey returns against Costa Rican veteran next month

York City stand-in captain Paddy McLaughlin celebrates at full-time in the National League North play-off semi-final against Brackley Town. Picture: Tom Poole

York City midfielder Paddy McLaughlin’s hip injury has not settled reveals Askey

Six York charities shortlisted to win up to £20,000 at Sky Bet Ebor festival Picture: York Racecourse

Six York charities shortlisted to win up to £20,000 at Sky Bet Ebor festival

York Racecourse prepares for Sky Bet Ebor festival which begins tomorrow Picture: York Racecourse

York Racecourse staff get set for the Sky Bet Ebor festival

ON THE BALL … Coastliner General Manager Kel Pizzuti (left) and driver Adam Needham with a specially named bus in honour of Whitby-born England European Championship winner Beth Mead

Wheely good recognition for North Yorkshire Lioness Beth Mead

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National Sport

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo hits out at ‘lies’ regarding Manchester United future

Manchester United fans protest against the club's ownership

Man United fans’ group plan protest against Glazers ahead of Liverpool match

Jemimah Rodrigues plays for India

Jemimah Rodrigues: Women’s Indian Premier League can build on the Hundred’s work

Emma Raducanu, of Britain, returns a shot to Serena Williams

Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams in straight sets in Cincinnati

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Football rumours: Callum Hudson-Odoi free to leave Chelsea on loan

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History

Hamley's top shop in York caused a bit of a stir when in opened in Coney Street in 1987 - at least from these two shoppers!

Hey Doris! When a legendary shop opened in York - and caused quite a stir!

PHOTOS

The premises of the York Equitable Industrial Society seen from across the river in 1909. The large covered coal depot is on the left. Boats are lined up ready to disgorge their cargo. Picture:YAYAS. From Made In Clementhorpe

PHOTOS Made in Clementhorpe: an industrial history of York

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Business news

Burger King is due to reopen in Bridlington Picture: Burger King UK

Popular fast food restaurant to reopen in East Yorkshire town

The site of the planned store

New retailer on the cards at Monks Cross

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Education news

A-level and GCSE results: here's where to find help in York.
Pupils are pictured celebrating at Huntington School last year. Picture: Frank Dwyer

A-level and GCSE results: here's where to find help in York

The Grade II-listed P-Block at the University of York, as shown in the planning documents

Refurb planned for listed 1960s York student flats

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National News

The departures board at Victoria station, London

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

The Duchess of Cambridge playing tennis

Kate joins forces with Roger Federer for charity tennis event

White dome with posters hanging down

Multidisciplinary artist celebrates Pakistani roots through ‘beautiful’ art

Haruyuki Takahashi

Ex-member of Tokyo Olympics organising committee arrested on bribery suspicions

Infected Blood Inquiry

Infected blood scandal victims get £100,000 compensation after long campaign

An ambulance vehicle (Miroslav Valasek/Alamy Stock Photo)

Grandfather, 85, taken to hospital after fall while waiting for care assessment

Chinese factories shut down after drought hits power supplies

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