Archive - Friday, 22 March 2019

Researchers from University of York help bid to tackle climate change
A NEW £5 million centre, involving researchers from the University of York, will explore how we can best tackle climate change.
Harrogate firm Yorkshire Care Equipment announce new recruits
A FAMILY-run mobility company has recruited new staff due to the growing demand for its services.
Tributes paid to Libby Squire after university student’s body found in estuary
Tributes have been paid to university student Libby Squire after her body was found in the Humber Estuary.
WATCH: Dramatic moment chip shop bursts into flames
POLICE believe the suspect behind an arson attack in Selby has suffered serious injuries.
Revoke Article 50 petition hits three million signatures
A petition calling on the Government to halt the Brexit process has passed three million signatures.
Dan Snow hosts satellite event before The Great Escape screening
ON the 75th anniversary of the prisoner-of-war escape from the Stalag Luft III prison in German-occupied Poland on Sunday, historian Dan Snow hosts a commemorative evening at the Eventim Apollo in London. This will be broadcast live via satellite at…
York Musical Theatre Company seeks young talent for Rock Of Ages summer school
THE York Musical Theatre Company''s Stage Experience show for 2019 will the High School edition of Rock Of Ages.
Road in York fully reopens after lorry and car crash
A CRASH between a lorry and a car blocked a road in York today.
Road reopened after Bomb Squad called over 'suspicious item' in York
MICKLEGATE in York has now reopened after a 'suspicious item' received at a property in the road sparked an alert.
Body of York Second World War hero found in crashed Spitfire
A YOUNG hero of the Second World War from York who was killed when his Spitfire was shot down by enemy fire over Italy is to be finally laid to rest 74-years on.
Young and old live together in home-sharing project
A NEW service that matches older homeowners with younger people looking for a place to stay is coming to York.
York MP petitions for peace in war-hit Yemen
MP Rachael Maskell has thrown her support behind school children petitioning for peace in Yemen.
York City stalwart Dan Parslow ruled out for rest of the season
OUT-OF-CONTRACT York City stalwart Dan Parslow has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Lanyard warning after driver suffers collapsed lung
A WARNING about driving while wearing a lanyard has been shared across the country after two serious incidents which left one woman in hospital for six weeks.
Halifax hooker facing ban after foul on York City Knights' Joe Batchelor
HALIFAX hooker Ben Kaye faces a one-match after being charged with a dangerous throw in last week's game at York City Knights.
Our verdict on Benjamin Francis Leftwich's new album
Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Gratitude (Dirty Hit) ***
York takes starring role in ITV's Victoria this weekend
YORK and North Yorkshire will have starring roles when the new series of ITV drama Victoria begins on Sunday evening.
Police arrest male for 'being abusive to police' in York
ONE person was arrested for allegedly being abusive to police after officers were called to anti-social behaviour involving youths in the Acomb area of York yesterday evening (March 21).
Mavis King
KING Mavis Terry, Andrew, Lorraine and Stephen wish to thank everyone who made Mavis's send off so special. The collection of £385 will be donated to the British Lung Foundation.
York travel agents avoid closure
A MAJOR travel agency has announced the closure of 21 stores around the UK - but three York shops have not been affected.
David Beamson
BEAMSON David (Dave) of Trimdon. Died suddenly at home on March 11th aged 51 years. Devoted son to the late Jean and Ray, loving brother and friend of Ann and John and the late Les. Also a dear nephew, cousin and neighbour. Would all family and friends…
Edith Mary Chittock
CHITTOCK Edith Mary Lynda and Mal would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their cards, messages of sympathy and flowers at the sad death of Edith. Thanks also to Rev'd Chris Park for a lovely service and Simon of JG Fielder & Son…
John Reginald Sneesby
SNEESBY John Reginald Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on March 12th aged 72 years, much loved husband of Dorothy Margaret (nee Robertson), loving father to Christopher and Rachel, cherished granddad to James and Leila, a loving brother and…
DAVID CORBISHLEY
CORBISHLEY David ('Taxi Dave') Suddenly at home on Sunday, March 17th, 2019. Funeral to be held on Tuesday, April 9th, at 10:20am at White Rose Chapel, York Crematorium, Bishopthorpe Road. Donations in lieu of floral tributes to the British Heart…
GEOFFREY HORNER
HORNER Geoffrey On March 12th, aged 88 years, formerly of Flaxton and Thornton-le-Dale. Peacefully in The York Chocolate Works Care Village. Husband of the late Marjorie, brother of Dorothy and the late Jack and a dear friend of Michael and Sheila.…
York City Knights sign winger from Halifax
YORK City Knights have strengthened their back-line options by bringing in winger Conor McGrath from Halifax on a one-month loan.
Joyous Will Young heads to York Barbican in October
WILL Young will play York Barbican on October 20 on his 21-date autumn tour.
Man appears in court after serious crash in East Yorkshire
A MAN has appeared in court charged with three different offences after a serious crash in East Yorkshire.
SQUASH: Champion York club finish with a flourish
CHAMPIONS Dunnington finished the Yorkshire Premier League season in aptly emphatic fashion by smashing bottom side Chapel Allerton 2.
NON-LEAGUE PREVIEWS: Pickering Town boss Ingram wants Pikes to show authority
PICKERING Town manager Denny Ingram has called on his team to “stamp their authority” on this weekend’s home game against Stamford.
Two treated for smoke inhalation after 'deliberate' bin fire in Selby
TWO people were treated for smoke inhalation after a bin fire outside a flat in Selby, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Go orange to support York Rescue Boat
VOLUNTEERS at a lifesaving charity in York are encouraging people to wear orange and donate to their cause.
Flooded Tadcaster Albion thank support from Leeds United and other clubs
TADCASTER Albion reckon their i2i Stadium pitch will be back in action for next Saturday after last weekend's massive floods.
Son's drink-fuelled rage against mother
A SON who injured his mother and forced her to flee the family home in alcohol-fuelled violence has been given a suspended prison sentence.
COLUMN: Why I wish York was in New Zealand
I wish York was in New Zealand. The way it has dealt with the Christchurch shooting has been pragmatic, full of common sense and anti-extremist.
Boston United out to end 16-game clean sheet drought at York City
BOSTON United will arrive at Bootham Crescent looking for their first clean sheet since last meeting York City on December 8.
5 things to see this weekend in York
GREEN fingers and stories of the blues, Steeleye’s 50-year span, candlelight and a Coldplace mark CHARLES HUTCHINSON’S card for March 22 to 24
Weekend walks for your diary
WALKERS can pick from a selection of rambles taking place this month.
Three foot sculpture to launch York Chocolate Festival
A THREE-foot tall chocolate sculpture of four York landmarks has been unveiled at the Mansion House.
Paedophile got girl, 15, pregnant
A PAEDOPHILE who got a girl pregnant when she was underage will be sentenced next month.
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York paedophile jailed after police sting in Lidl car park
A MAN arrested in an anti-paedophile police sting at a York supermarket has been jailed for three years.

21st March 2019