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Armed police officers secure a cordoned off area after a shooter opened fire in a market square in Krakow, Poland, on Saturday (November 7)

‘We thought it was fireworks’ – Yorkshireman caught up in Krakow shooting

Darren and Sarah Pattie have faced cancer together for nearly 11 years

Darren and Sarah Pattie have faced cancer together for nearly 11 years

Couple who battled cancer together raise awareness of treatment 'postcode lottery'

Barry Swallow (centre) challenges for the ball at Old Trafford on March 29, 1975, in a Division Two fixture against Manchester United.

Barry Swallow (centre) challenges for the ball at Old Trafford on March 29, 1975, in a Division Two fixture against Manchester United.

York City legend remembered as 'true people person'

The missing 7-year-old from the Brandsholme area of Hull, near Beverley, has been found, Humberside Police confirmed

The missing 7-year-old from the Brandsholme area of Hull, near Beverley, has been found, Humberside Police confirmed

Police begin major search to find missing seven-year-old from Yorkshire

The missing ten-year-old from the Bransholme area of Hull, near Beverley, has been found, police say

The missing ten-year-old from the Bransholme area of Hull, near Beverley, has been found, police say

Urgent search launched for missing 10-year-old girl from Yorkshire

1982: A horse and rider make their way through deep floodwater on Tower Street after severe flooding hit York.

1982: A horse and rider make their way through deep floodwater on Tower Street after severe flooding hit York.

9 unexpected scenes of a changing York and the city we once knew

In Recovery, a podcast produced in Scarborough, has become a global success, reaching audiences in more than 83 countries

In Recovery, a podcast produced in Scarborough, has become a global success, reaching audiences in more than 83 countries

Scarborough-produced podcast becomes global success in 83 countries

Live: Police and liaison officers called to protest in centre of York

Live: Police and liaison officers called to protest in centre of York

Police called to protest in centre of York - as it happened

Chris Hughes, 85, wanted to see a Morris Minor like the one he drove in his younger days

Chris Hughes, 85, wanted to see a Morris Minor like the one he drove in his younger days

‘Even the smell takes me back’: 85-year-old reunited with beloved Morris Minor

Karen Langtree dropped a consignment of the 380 books she's already received donations for to Andrew Vertigan of York Salvation Army today (Friday, November 6)

Karen Langtree dropped a consignment of the 380 books she's already received donations for to Andrew Vertigan of York Salvation Army today (Friday, November 6)

York author seeks £2 donations to give away 2,000 children’s books this Christmas

Our A to Z of famous York faces - some may surprise you

Our A to Z of famous York faces - some may surprise you

From Dame Judi Dench to Guy Fawkes: The A-Z of York's famous faces

The Moonstone Legacy Quartet, a series of novels by Thirsk-based Tony Wild and Diana de Gunzburg, could become a major TV production

The Moonstone Legacy Quartet, a series of novels by Thirsk-based Tony Wild and Diana de Gunzburg, could become a major TV production

Thirsk authors reveal plans to turn fantasy novels into television series

Omaze winner Malcolm Disson at his £4m Yorkshire home

Omaze winner Malcolm Disson at his £4m Yorkshire home

Dad wins £4 million Yorkshire mansion and says last thing he won was a dead goldfish

John Barry, pictured in 1997, hanging onto his hat as he arrived at the windswept campus at the University of York to receive his honorary doctorate.

John Barry, pictured in 1997, hanging onto his hat as he arrived at the windswept campus at the University of York to receive his honorary doctorate.

Cultural attractions

James Bond composer John Barry agreed to write a piece for York but it never happened

Sienna with 4th Ripon Scout Leader Dave Baker

Sienna with 4th Ripon Scout Leader Dave Baker

'We are all so happy for her' - North Yorkshire girl achieves scouting feat

Jules 'Wonder Wyman' Wyman who has died aged 53

Jules 'Wonder Wyman' Wyman who has died aged 53

York mourns ‘Wonder Wyman’ Jules Wyman after death at 53

Childline marked 40 years of supporting children and young people across the UK with a special visit

Childline marked 40 years of supporting children and young people across the UK with a special visit

Childline marks 40 years with special visit to Yorkshire base

York Humanists will lay a wreath for the first time at the York Memorial Gardens this weekend

York Humanists will lay a wreath for the first time at the York Memorial Gardens this weekend

York Humanists to lay wreath at city's Remembrance ceremony

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's children’s services have been rated “Good” across the board following a recent Ofsted inspection

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's children’s services have been rated “Good” across the board following a recent Ofsted inspection

Inspectors praise improvements to East Riding children’s services

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

The Yorkshire Cancer Research fashion show shone a spotlight on 15 supporters - one for every minute a person is diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire

The Yorkshire Cancer Research fashion show shone a spotlight on 15 supporters - one for every minute a person is diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire

PICTURES - 15 models take to York catwalk for good cause

Rachael Maskell MP with Calvin Bailey MP, Minister for Veterans who has announced that York is set to open a new support centre for veterans as the VALOUR network expands.

Rachael Maskell MP with Calvin Bailey MP, Minister for Veterans who has announced that York is set to open a new support centre for veterans as the VALOUR network expands.

Why York has been selected for a major new veterans' support centre

James Wilkinson alongside the LNER Remember train bearing a photo of him during his service, with his military dog Tam which saved his life.

James Wilkinson alongside the LNER Remember train bearing a photo of him during his service, with his military dog Tam which saved his life.

Soldier saved by loyal Army dog honoured on train tribute to armed forces

Rachael Maskell MP has welcomed York being identified for a Valour Centre to ensure veterans are fully supported.

Rachael Maskell MP has welcomed York being identified for a Valour Centre to ensure veterans are fully supported.

National government

'We must never forget' - York chosen for new centre to support veterans and families

Residents in Haxby are being invited to help shape future improvements to their community

Residents in Haxby are being invited to help shape future improvements to their community

Local government

Residents asked for views on future improvements planned for Haxby

York death notices and funeral announcements from the York Press

York death notices and funeral announcements from the York Press

Death notices and funeral announcements from The York Press

Private Jethro Watson-Pickering.

Private Jethro Watson-Pickering.

Army apologises after North Yorkshire soldier killed by armoured vehicle gun barrel

Christine Talbot

Christine Talbot

Top TV star to host York fashion show honouring those touched by cancer

Award-winning Salon North brings thought-provoking talks to Harrogate

St Peter’s School has teamed up with the global charity Made By Dyslexia to host an event promoting the strengths of Dyslexic Thinking

St Peter’s School has teamed up with the global charity Made By Dyslexia to host an event promoting the strengths of Dyslexic Thinking

York school partnership aims to change perceptions of dyslexia

A film about fostering, shaped by young people in York, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award

A film about fostering, shaped by young people in York, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award

Fostering film shaped by York young people nominated for television award

The destroyed bathroom of Melissa Wilding's Bellfarm Avenue home after the fire

The destroyed bathroom of Melissa Wilding's Bellfarm Avenue home after the fire

WATCH - fire guts York home leaving pregnant mum and children having to rebuild lives

John Barry, flanked by Margaret and John Richardson, in the garden of the York home the composer lived in until he was 14

John Barry, flanked by Margaret and John Richardson, in the garden of the York home the composer lived in until he was 14

James Bond composer's visit to former York home - and room where he played piano

City Cruises' York Riverbus recorded a 12.4 per cent rise in passengers during the 2026 summer season.

City Cruises' York Riverbus recorded a 12.4 per cent rise in passengers during the 2026 summer season.

This unusual traffic-free journey into York has just smashed records

Letter writer John Jones says you truly appreciate York when you've lived elsewhere. Photo: Sharon Allan

Letter writer John Jones says you truly appreciate York when you've lived elsewhere. Photo: Sharon Allan

'When you’ve lived elsewhere you truly appreciate how special York is'

The Anti Humberhead Alliance is gearing up to challenge plans for a 400-acre solar farm in East Riding

The Anti Humberhead Alliance is gearing up to challenge plans for a 400-acre solar farm in East Riding

Campaign launched against 4,000-acre East Riding solar farm

York’s Bar Convent has revealed new research around a previously unexplored personal connection relating to the Gunpowder Plot

York’s Bar Convent has revealed new research around a previously unexplored personal connection relating to the Gunpowder Plot

York exhibition reveals new insight into Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot

The Salvation Army in York is calling on the public to help bring Christmas cheer to children in need through its annual Present Appeal

The Salvation Army in York is calling on the public to help bring Christmas cheer to children in need through its annual Present Appeal

Salvation Army launches York Christmas appeal for children in need

The council is reminding people across the East Riding to notify it about any private fostering arrangements

The council is reminding people across the East Riding to notify it about any private fostering arrangements

Council urges East Riding carers to declare fostering arrangements

Angela Bushby welcomes her son Karl Bushby as he arrives back home in Hull following his 28 year walk from Chile.

Angela Bushby welcomes her son Karl Bushby as he arrives back home in Hull following his 28 year walk from Chile.

Karl Bushby set to visit York this month after 28-year trek - here's how to see him

Devin Jones is the new head of the Cookery School at The Grand, York.

Devin Jones is the new head of the Cookery School at The Grand, York.

Chef behind award-winning York afternoon tea reveals new cookery classes

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond on the shows he and fellow Top Gear hosts could present

Wayne's World column

Why 'ghetto' Blackpool disappointed and can't rival charm of Yorkshire coast

Alfie the Cavapoo in the board room at the YO1 Radio office.

Alfie the Cavapoo in the board room at the YO1 Radio office.

Wayne's World column

Alfie puts his paw in it as meeting with editor takes unexpected turn

Composer and musical director Simon Webb who has died aged 71

Composer and musical director Simon Webb who has died aged 71

‘A remarkable human being’ – tributes to York composer and musical director

Chris Peverell, who has switched careers to become an electrician after working in a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Chris Peverell, who has switched careers to become an electrician after working in a Michelin-starred restaurant.

North Yorkshire dad's career swap from working in Michelin restaurants to electrician

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May still ‘speak regularly’

Joyce celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by residents and staff at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford

Joyce celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by residents and staff at Ouse View Care Home in Fulford

Former York dinner lady celebrates her 101st birthday at care home

Robert Taylor of Selby will march at London’s Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday with Help for Heroes to honour fallen colleagues and military family

Robert Taylor of Selby will march at London’s Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday with Help for Heroes to honour fallen colleagues and military family

North Yorkshire veteran to honour military family at Cenotaph parade

Group Customer Experience Director Amy Wright

Group Customer Experience Director Amy Wright

Former bodybuilder lands senior role at Yorkshire housebuilder

Paramedics and police at the scene of the crash in Elvington, near York, in which Richard Hammond was injured while filming BBC in 2006

Paramedics and police at the scene of the crash in Elvington, near York, in which Richard Hammond was injured while filming BBC in 2006

Richard Hammond

‘It had to be funny’ – Richard Hammond on returning to Top Gear after brain injury

Lucy Atkinson who was born prematurely is now a commercial airline pilot aged 21. Images supplied

Lucy Atkinson who was born prematurely is now a commercial airline pilot aged 21. Images supplied

Doctors feared she wouldn't survive. Now 'Little Lucy' is an airline pilot at 21

DMPFC Jo Coles with York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission Members

DMPFC Jo Coles with York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission Members

Thousands of young people help shape plans to make York safer

L-R: Georgia Gould MP and Rachael Maskell MP at SEND Central, York

L-R: Georgia Gould MP and Rachael Maskell MP at SEND Central, York

York MP welcomes minister to see transformation of children's services