MUSIC fans descended in their thousands this weekend for concerts held in York and North Yorkshire. About 9,000 fans flocked to an outdoor concert at Dalby Forest, near Pickering to see Erasure and Simple Minds take to the stage. Simple
TEN thousand cycle enthusiasts got on their bikes this weekend as they descended on York Racecourse for an annual cycling extravaganza. The 67th York Cycle Show, one of the biggest national events for cyclists and one of the highlights in the
THREE men attacked another man in an early morning street robbery in York. The robbery, in the Bootham area of the city, happened at about 3am today. A 26-year-old man was left shaken but uninjured after the incident. Police said small amount of cash
POLICE have warned burglars who raided North Yorkshire stables to return a stolen shotgun before anyone gets injured. Thieves took the firearm along with a haul of saddles during a break-in at the village of Irton, near Scarborough. North Yorkshire
MORE than 10,000 pupils in East Yorkshire are being taught in overcrowded classrooms, according to new figures. The class-size study compiled during a January census of schools across the UK showed the worst cases included one primary school class
A PILOT had a lucky escape when he was forced to make an emergency landing in North Yorkshire. Five fire engines, police and ambulance services were on standby after the pilot in a light aircraft sent a distress signal whilst in flight over the Humberside
HUNDREDS of people visited the two-day public exhibition showcasing plans for a new community stadium and Marks & Spencer store on the edge of York. Oakgate (Monks Cross) Ltd revealed their proposals as it prepares to submit a full planning application
YORK City Knights snatched a crucial 30-28 Co-operative Championship victory with a late try against relegation rivals Dewsbury Rams. The Knights led 18-16 at the break but trailed 28-24 heading into the closing stages before taking the points
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the A64 in North Yorkshire. The incident – which left three people injured - happened at 4.39pm yesterday at Crambeck, near Malton. A spokeswoman for the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
