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The former RAF base at Linton-on-Ouse, near York

Plans for bespoke health service for asylum seeker site near York
NHS chiefs are planning a bespoke health service for the proposed asylum seeker centre near York in order to prevent existing services from becoming overloaded.

Pictures: Karen Langtree

York music students hold concert for Ukraine with their original music

Criminal barristers from the Criminal Bar Association (CBA), outside Leeds Crown Court on the first of several days of court walkouts by CBA members in a row over legal aid funding. : Danny Lawson/PA Wire. ...

Defendants appear without barristers at York Crown Court

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Jamie Alan Marsden, who is 30-years-old and believed to be in the Thirsk area, is wanted following a breach of court bail in relation to a high risk domestic violence offence

Breaking Police hunt wanted man in North Yorkshire

Robert E Fuller's webcams have reached as far as Mexico

This Yorkshire wildlife has gone viral - even being shown at a Netherlands bar

Harry and Helen Gration, and their sons Harrison and Harvey, pictured in 2015 when Harry received the MBE

Harry Gration's wife speaks of her 'disbelief' at his passing

The warning issued by the York and Scarborough hospital trust

York Hospital trust warns A & E patients could wait several hours - or MORE

Readers' letters

"Racist march not welcome in York - or Linton" - letter

"Pandemic means we need fewer railway jobs as workers stay at home"

"Who needs a snood - when a pair of knickers will do?"

"My York village is an absolute mess - a compete eyesore - and it's the council's fault"

Human Rights Bill: "A shameful day for Britain"

Huntington Fire Station: "Cuts to the fire service risk lives" - letter

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A man police want to speak to after a burglary in Kitchener Street in York. Picture: North Yorkshire Police

Breaking Police hunt man after York burglary

Police stock image

Woman on attempted murder charge

Manor CE Academy principal Simon Barber is proud of the result

This popular York school's been praised by Ofsted inspectors

The Debenhams in Davygate closed in December 2019

Top retailer plans move to iconic city centre site

The Ford Transit van stopped by police after a lengthy chase on the A1 and A59 in North Yorkshire. Picture: Sgt Paul Cording

Drug driver arrested after ramming police car in chase through North Yorkshire

York Railway Station

York railway station staff to see better facilities

Children enjoying The Barn at Tadcaster

Many North Yorkshire kids missing out on free meals and holiday club

The planned location of the new building

Thriving York school seeks new building

Professor Alastair Fitter CBE, pictured const-ructing a bee hotel with children at Three Hagges Wood-meadow

Fair at popular York and Selby outdoor attraction

Sainsbury’s is recalling one of its products over fears it is “unsafe to eat”. (PA)

Sainsbury's recall over health fears and 'do not eat' warning issued

The wheelchair and white cane in the window at the Streetlife centre in Coney Street as part of a call for a ban on Blue Badge parking in footstreets to be reversed

Wheelchair and cane displayed in window as bid launched to reverse Blue Badge ban

This is everything happening at Wimbledon today as the 2022 championship begins (PA)

What's on at Wimbledon? Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic & Emma Raducanu play today

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients the option to travel (PA)

NHS to fast track 2 year treatment backlog by offering patients option to travel

The batch is being sold at Sainsbury’s and has the incorrect lid of Salted Caramel Brownie ice cream. (PA)

Ben & Jerry's recall & 'do not eat' warning over ice cream sold at Sainsbury's

Bradford Magistrates Court.

Three men given big bills and one woman's name cleared in travel offence cases

York’s local branch of international environmental group Extinction Rebellion (XR) held a public protest on College Green, beneath the Minster’s Great East Window

Protesters in York park picnic protest at planned law change

Cityzap at York Station Rise in York - owner, Transdev, has done well out of the train strikes

Boost for buses as York rail strikes hit commuters

A child enjoys the YO1 Beach Club

York Designer Outlet beach plan moves forward

This picture of the coach crash tweeted by Group Manager Bob Hoskins

Coach crashes on North Yorkshire road

CityZap bus at York bus station

Rail strike fuels York-Leeds bus use

York school jumps from one to five star food hygiene score Picture: Emily Horner

York primary school catering jumps from one to five star food hygiene score

Humberside Police have released a CCTV image of a man after a theft at a business in Beverley

Thief strikes at business in East Yorkshire

The state of the tyre on the vehicle stopped by police on the A64 near York. Picture: Sgt Paul Cording

Tip off leads to driver being arrested on major road in York

Casey Woodward, of Agrisound, inset, will be on the panel of local businesses talking about the support they've received at the York Elevates Business event in the Guildhall, York.

Special event to help York entrepreneurs start, grow and scale a business

Sport

York City Knights winger AJ Towse dives over for a try against Whitehaven. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

James Ford hails 'outstanding commitment' of York City Knights winger AJ Towse
JAMES FORD has hailed the “outstanding commitment” of teenager AJ Towse after the winger’s double in York City Knights’ 40-16 win at Whitehaven.

This is everything happening at Wimbledon today as the 2022 championship begins (PA)

What's on at Wimbledon? Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic & Emma Raducanu play today

Former York City forward Kurt Willoughby celebrates scoring against Guiseley in December. Picture: Tom Poole

York City to visit Guiseley in pre-season friendly

York City first-team coach Kingsley James celebrates at the final whistle after the 2-1 victory over Chorley in the Vanarama National League North play-offs. Picture: Adam Davy

York City first-team coach Kingsley James renews contract

York City Knights loose forward Jordan Thompson runs the ball in against Whitehaven. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

York City Knights back to standards after Whitehaven win insists Jordan Thompson

York City Knights Ladies centre Emma Kershaw scored a hat-trick against Wigan Warriors. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

York City Knights Ladies defeat ex-champions Wigan Warriors

York tennis star Paul Jubb in action at the Rothesay International Eastbourne. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire

York star Paul Jubb happy to play straight man against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon

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National Sport

Kate Cross hailed South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp's 'outstanding' 150

England’s Kate Cross hails Marizanne Kapp’s ‘outstanding’ 150 for South Africa

Cameron Norrie celebrates victory over Pablo Andujar

Cameron Norrie starts Wimbledon campaign with rain-interrupted victory

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City – Premier League – Molineux Stadium

Chelsea edge closer towards deal for Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling

Rhys McClenaghan (centre) shocked Max Whitlock on the Gold Coast

Northern Ireland’s gymnasts win their fight to compete at Commonwealth Games

Marizanne Kapp century rescues South Africa after England make flying start

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History

MICKLEGATE - 1985

Something for everyone! A look back at this historic York street in the 1980s

PHOTOS

East View of Fulford Grange

PHOTOS Who lived in a house like this? Through the keyhole at historic York home

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Business news

The Debenhams in Davygate closed in December 2019

Top retailer plans move to iconic city centre site

Robert E Fuller's webcams have reached as far as Mexico

This Yorkshire wildlife has gone viral - even being shown at a Netherlands bar

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Education news

Manor CE Academy principal Simon Barber is proud of the result

This popular York school's been praised by Ofsted inspectors

Children enjoying The Barn at Tadcaster

Many North Yorkshire kids missing out on free meals and holiday club

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National News

Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble

Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble

Downing Street partygate

Theresa May: NI Protocol Bill is not legal and risks UK’s global reputation

A broadband hub

Telecoms giants agree to improve low-cost offers amid rising cost of living

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Zara Aleena, 35, in Ilford

Supermarket shelves

Food bodies raise concern about lack of import controls post Brexit

US basketball star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court

Ukraine Russia War

Scores feared dead after Russian missile hits Ukrainian shopping centre

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