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Scores of villagers demonstrated outside Linton on Ouse village hall against plans to open an asylum seeker reception centre at the former RAF Linton on Ouse base Picture: Ben Ferguson

Scores of angry villagers protest tonight at plans for asylum seeker centre
SCORES of villagers protested this evening against plans to open a reception centre near York for up to 1,500 asylum seekers.

The junction of Fulford Road and Hospital Fields Road looking towards York city centre. From Google Streetview

Woman, 86, cleared of causing death of mobility scooter rider

Police and firefighters were called in after reports of two people on a rooftop in Haxby Road in York

Two people in York rooftop drama - emergency services called in

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly attacked with a knife in Flaxley Road in Selby near the Balti House

Man charged with attempted murder after woman attacked with a knife

Simon Spinks - founder of York's newest restaurnt The Arnage that opens today

Top chef opens new car-themed restaurant near York today - photos

North Yorkshire brewer, Isaac Poad, have launched a beer to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

North Yorkshire brewer launch Jubilee Beer

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Outfits designed and created by fashion and textile students at All Saints RC School, York, were showcased at a fashion show in York. Pictures: Olivia Brabbs

Gallery Dress for success: Meet York's future fashion stars

Readers' letters

Council’s weaselly words on blue badges

Haxby Station: "Yes please - but in the right location for passengers"

"My struggle with disabled parking in York on my graduation day at the Minster"

"Tarmac our roads rather than waste money on Haxby Station"

"A&E at York Hospital was second to none - thank you!" - letter

'Beware the micro-plastics all around (and inside!) us'

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North Yorkshire Police say they want anyone who uses the Scarcroft Green area who may have witnessed an altercation between a man and a woman earlier this month to get in touch.

Arrest made after fight at popular York green space

Princess Anne, accompanied by the Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Chris Cullwick, walks towards Duncombe Place for the parade this morning Picture: Mike Laycock

Updated Princess Anne visits York today for Freedom of York parade

Zoë Metcalfe was elected PFCC for North Yorkshire in November 2021

Meet Zoë Metcalfe - North Yorkshire's PFCC

A health care worker has claimed patients are waiting in corridors for up to 14 hours with ambulance staff at York Hospital A&E. Picture: Frank Dwyer

York patients left waiting 14 hours in corridors - reports healthcare worker

Rachael Maskell MP

York MP wins meeting on housing

Cheers! A range of local breweries were represented

Beer festival returns by popular demand

Landlords are urged to improve the energy efficiency of their properties

North Yorkshire landlords faced action over energy efficiency

Bradley's Jewellers owner Kay Bradley with Gareth Thomas, of Brown & Newirth, with one of the new Created pieces.

York jewellers launches eco lab-grown collection in time for Jubilee

North Yorkshire Police made the arrests

Two teenagers arrested after '2-in-1' burglary

One more Covid death at York trust hospital

Kevin Hollinrake MP

County MP in Pension Credit call

Ryedale Council hopes to encourage exercise

Survey aims to boost exercise in district

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

YOUR MONEY MATTERS York MPs back our mission to help you save money

Learning Support mentor Sue Whitehorn with York College student Jake Asquith.

How York students are staying calm with VR technology

Wheelie Bins in York

Wheelie bin trial starts in Harrogate district

Flooding in Tadcaster

North Yorkshire seeks views on flooding

Fulford School's Ultimate Frisbee team.

Teenage Ultimate Frisbee players from York picked for team GB

‘Desperate’ get help over rebate

What wildlife might you see?

Sign up for the Great Yorkshire Creature Count - and help save our wildlife!

Transpennine Express (TPE) has asked passengers to avoid travel on Sunday as conductors continue with the latest in a number of planned strikes by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union

DON'T TRAVEL: warning to train passengers as strike bites

PC Christopher Groom had nearly 9,000 indecent images of children

North Yorkshire PC must register as a sex offender

Tory council issues rebuke to Home Office

Elvington Scouts in York with the Grey Wold trophy

York scouts 'good as gold' with awards

The A64 at Copmanthorpe in York is down to one lane after a breakdown

Updated Traffic easing on major road in York after broken down car transporter cleared

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York City manager John Askey believes that Saturday's Vanarama National League North play-off final is one of the

Play-off final 'one of the biggest games York City has ever had' says John Askey
JOHN ASKEY believes that York City's play-off final on Saturday (3pm) is "probably one of the biggest games that this club has ever had."

Fulford School's Ultimate Frisbee team.

Teenage Ultimate Frisbee players from York picked for team GB

York City fans in the South Stand at the LNER Community Stadium are in full voice. Picture: Tom Poole

York City to play in front of biggest home crowd in 20 years in play-off final

York City Knights centre Levi Edwards is stopped by a couple of Whitehaven defenders. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

York City Knights could be without eight players for Halifax Panthers clash

Boston’s Shane Byrne on the ball. Picture Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Boston need 'to not have any fear' against York, says manager Paul Cox

Sessay bowler Stuart Peirse leads the appeals as Malton batsman Tom Harrison is dismissed LBW on his first ball. Picture: Nigel Holland.

Castleford condemn Sessay to fourth loss in a row

York City Knights chairman Clint Goodchild. Picture: Craig Hawkhead

'Controversial change' coming after IMG deal says York City Knights chairman

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National Sport

Chelsea v Newcastle United – Premier League – Stamford Bridge

Thomas Tuchel highlights Chelsea ‘miracle’ after N’Golo Kante’s injury issues

Burnley’s Matt Lowton reacts as he is shown a red card

Burnley never ‘helpless’ in battle to beat drop, insists caretaker Mike Jackson

Gareth Bale move to Cardiff would ‘tick all the boxes’ – Wales boss Robert Page

Everton mount stunning fightback to clinch Premier League survival in Palace win

Everton boss Frank Lampard celebrates as the Toffees secured their safety

Everton safe after comeback against Crystal Palace as Burnley grab lifeline

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Princess Anne, accompanied by the Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Chris Cullwick, walks towards Duncombe Place for the parade this morning Picture: Mike Laycock

Updated Princess Anne visits York today for Freedom of York parade

Nawton Community Primary School pupils recreate part of the North York Moors mosaic

Community project to recreate Roman mosaic in North Yorkshire

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Business news

North Yorkshire brewer, Isaac Poad, have launched a beer to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

North Yorkshire brewer launch Jubilee Beer

Simon Spinks - founder of York's newest restaurnt The Arnage that opens today

Top chef opens new car-themed restaurant near York today - photos

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Outfits designed and created by fashion and textile students at All Saints RC School, York, were showcased at a fashion show in York. Pictures: Olivia Brabbs

Gallery Dress for success: Meet York's future fashion stars

Ryedale Council hopes to encourage exercise

Survey aims to boost exercise in district

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National News

George W Bush under fire over ‘brutal’ Iraq invasion slip-up

Top Gun: Maverick UK Premiere – London

William and Kate’s children ‘jealous’ of them attending Top Gun premiere

Hinkley Point construction

Hinkley Point C delayed by a year as cost goes up by £3 billion

Royal visit to Canada – Day 3

Charles and Camilla ‘feed the fire’ in a ceremony on final day of Canada tour

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will get a new-look distinct office as part of changes to No 10's operation

Prime Minister shakes up No 10 operation after police conclude partygate probe

Greece Obit Vangelis

‘The world has lost a genius’ – worlds of music and film mourn composer Vangelis

Aundrea Watson asks a question

Home Secretary to visit villagers affected by asylum centre proposal

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