Double death riddle at eccentric's home

Family and friends of an elderly man and woman tragically found dead in their home near York today paid tribute to a "wonderful and caring couple". Woman and pet dog killed in head-on smash on A19

An elderly woman and a pet dog died in a head-on collision on the A19 today. The accident happened outside the Black Bull Inn in the village of Thormanby, north of Easingwold. Minster bells chief quits, but will carry on ringing

York's best-known bell-ringer has resigned as the man in charge of the Minster bell tower following his investigation for alleged sexual offences with a girl. Residents to get big say in transport plan

The widest public consultation yet seen in York is being launched by the city council to help create its new five-year transport plan. Taking steps over youth 'nuisance'

The problem of nuisance youths on the west side of York is to be tackled by a coalition of teenagers, parents, police and youth workers. Swimmers face massive rise in pool admission charges

A massive hike in charges for York's swimming pools is on the way. City of York Councillors will tonight discuss proposals to raise admission prices by up to 45 per cent. Gemma puts her plea for Barbican in verse

Ten-year-old Gemma Kelly, who lives off Nunnery Lane and goes to Fishergate Primary School, was so upset about the thought of the Barbican Pool closing that she wrote in verse to the Evening Press.

Museum plans tribute to war's airborne heroes

Parachute and glider troops who risked their lives serving in the British Airborne Forces during the Second World War are to be commemorated by the Yorkshire Air Museum. Doreen steps off the tills and into TV spotlight

Starstruck York checkout worker Doreen Magson is to appear in a TV advert with top clothes designer George Davies. Bravery of tumour victim remembered

Relatives and friends of York brain tumour victim Margaret Jennings said an emotional farewell to a woman who bravely fought to fulfil her dreams despite her debilitating illness. On song for St Leonard's

The sound of music has been especially sweet for St Leonard's Hospice, as charity-minded choristers have donated £1,000 towards its Millennium Appeal.

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