Gunmen tied up gallery staff - QC

Two robbers subjected staff at York Art Gallery to a "violent and terrifying" armed raid in which 20 paintings were stolen and several others left damaged or broken in two, a jury at York Crown Court heard today. How did he get away with it

A grieving North Yorkshire man who lost his mother to Dr Harold Shipman today called for a shake-up in the medical profession to prevent more tragedies like his. Patients condemn Horne for taking up hospital bed

A York man whose surgery was cancelled twice in the last fortnight due to a York District Hospital beds shortage has hit out at the presence there of animal rights activist Barry Horne. Groups make their Mark with awards

Five organisations in the region have picked up prestigious Government Charter Mark awards for excellent public service. Poverty creating countryside crisis claims new study

Poverty and low-quality services are creating a crisis in the countryside, according to a report out today. Injured hiker's father thanks son's rescuers

The father of a North Yorkshire walker who was badly injured in an accident in the Lake District has paid tribute to his rescuers. Appeal to save village post office

A sub-postmaster today warned that whole communities could be devastated by Government plans to change the way benefits are paid. County carers win the backing of trust

Carers in North Yorkshire are to benefit from a new partnership which will give them vital extra support and opportunities. Council urged to beg for cash to save vital services

Leaders of voluntary organisations which provide vital services for hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people across York today called on city councillors to beg Tony Blair's New Labour government for more cash.

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