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  • 'Sexiest man alive' Idris Elba spotted in York

    ACTOR Idris Elba has reportedly been spotted visiting York with his family today, Saturday. David Skaith, owner of clothing shop Winstons of York on Back Swinegate, said the actor stopped in with his family to buy one of the company’s own designed

  • Search for missing York man last seen a week ago

    POLICE are searching for a York man who was last seen a week ago. Officers are urging members of the public to come forward with information about the whereabouts of Jordan Thomas Both, aged 31, from Skelton. Jordan has not been seen since

  • Cadets involved in King's Book of York Heroes public reading

    MEMBERS of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) gathered at York's Mansion House this morning to read out the names of some of the First World War casualties from the city. Representatives from the RFCA, including sea, RAF and army

  • Man safe after York Minster incident

    STREETS near York Minster were cordoned off for several hours this afternoon amid concerns for the welfare of a man on scaffolding at the cathedral. North Yorkshire Police said officers attended at 2pm and a cordon was put in place while the incident

  • Thousands take part in People's Vote march in York

    A MARCH through the streets of York this afternoon (November 10) attracted around 3,000 protestors, who were demanding that the public have a final say on Brexit. Organised by York for Europe, demonstrators gathered in and near St Helen's Square

  • Thousands raised in memory of PC Suzanne Asquith

    A CHARITY ball organised by a North Yorkshire Police officer in memory of his late colleague raised more than £4,000 for charity. PC Suzanne Asquith died in 2016, more than four years after being diagnosed with cancer. She was such a beloved member

  • Reward of £10,000 offered after theft of Lamborghini

    THE owners of a distinctive supercar that was stolen in North Yorkshire have offered a reward of up to £10,000 for its safe return or the arrest and conviction of the offenders. The Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, registration number RW24, was

  • Road test: Porsche 718 Cayman GTS

    YOU want it all from your Porsche 718 Cayman? Now you can have it. The GTS version of this adorable sports car brings to the track and road a delicious blend of extra power, more aggressive look and tweaks that squeeze every last drop of enjoyment

  • BEER OF THE WEEK: Shattered Dreams

    Siren, UK, Shattered Dreams (Salted Caramel Chocolate Edition) – 9.1%, £5.70 SHATTERED Dream is the bigger, bolder version of Siren’s Supreme Champion Beer of Britain, Broken Dream. Taking the same award-winning coffee breakfast stout recipe, and

  • EATING OUT REVIEW: Las Iguanas, York

    MAXINE GORDON samples the taste of South America in York WHY am I reviewing a chain restaurant this week, you might ask? Simple. Lots of people go to chain restaurants. We are lucky in York to have lots of independent cafes and restaurants

  • Ryedale District Council - 'Staff cull didn't need to happen'

    THE recent cost-cutting exercise at Ryedale District Council has been described as a “cull of staff” that “didn’t need” to happen because the authority currently has £12 million in its reserves. The Towards 2020 programme started in summer 2016.

  • "The men kissed their wives and children goodbye..."

    ONE of the most popular - and certainly most haunting - of all the paintings on display at York Art Gallery is Richard Jack's The Return to the Front: Victoria Railway Station, 1916. It is a huge painting, which captures with a real intensity and

  • Kickboxers celebrate success on world stage

    A GROUP kickboxers, supported by Malton and Norton Lions Club, have returned victorious from international competitions. The team, who train at the United Martial Arts College in Malton, under black belt Tony Dias, travelled to Portugal and Jamaica

  • Driving ban for A170 car crash man

    A PICKERING man has been fined £300 and disqualified from driving because he failed to provide a specimen for police after crashing his car. Steven John Cockerill, 20, of Marton Lane, Pickering, appeared at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court on Friday

  • Lack of office space could threaten York

    A LACK of high-quality office space could leave York vulnerable to losing businesses and jobs, according to a former councillor. He said plans to invigorate the city centre economy did not look at the importance of workspace for businesses.

  • York man denies trying to rape child

    A 24-YEAR-OLD man has claimed in the witness box that he did not sexually abuse an under-age girl and did not try to rape her. Ashley Gordon Thomas, of Ascot Way, Acomb, York, denied that he was sexually attracted to the alleged victim or young

  • ON THIS DAY: November 10

    From our archives: 85 years ago Members of the House of Commons had expressed their concerns about the future of the country’s currency policy. The immediate cause of anxiety was the added depreciation of the dollar. During his speech, Mr Chamberlain

  • Country walk: Cod Beck Reservoir from Osmotherley

    A WALK along the high plateau of the western North York Moors to Scarth Gap and return past the delightful Cod Beck Reservoir. A straightforward walk for a winter weekend. Osmotherley is often referred to as the walking capital of the North York

  • The Press Camera Club: November 10

    WOULD you like to see your photographs on this page? More than 1,000 readers have joined The Press Camera Club, which launched in June 2017 and brings together talented amateur photographers from across York and North and East Yorkshire to share