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Ex-York council officer facing jail for misconduct in public office

A man has died following a crash on the B1249 Driffield Road near Driffield

A man has died following a crash on the B1249 Driffield Road near Driffield

Man dies after crash in East Yorkshire

Wanted man Shane Betts, 29, has connections to Ripon and Harrogate, and is wanted on suspicion of theft, assault, criminal damage and burglary

Wanted man Shane Betts, 29, has connections to Ripon and Harrogate, and is wanted on suspicion of theft, assault, criminal damage and burglary

Police hunt wanted man in North Yorkshire

Police say the woman pictured may have information that will assist their investigation

Police say the woman pictured may have information that will assist their investigation

Alcohol stolen from busy North Yorkshire shop

The Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch returns to York in June

The Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch returns to York in June

'Hot' fundraiser set to return to York

A woman wanted by police after cosmetics and sunglasses were stolen from a department store in Station Square, Whitby

A woman wanted by police after cosmetics and sunglasses were stolen from a department store in Station Square, Whitby

Sunglasses and cosmetics stolen from North Yorkshire department store

Connor Taylor is wanted by police in Scarborough

Connor Taylor is wanted by police in Scarborough

Do not approach warning for wanted man in North Yorkshire

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Police believe the person pictured may have information which could help their investigation

Police believe the person pictured may have information which could help their investigation

Victim placed in headlock during attempted robbery in North Yorkshire

Andrew Sewell, a farmer from Melbourne, near York

Andrew Sewell, a farmer from Melbourne, near York

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'Not good enough': report says farmers in York and North Yorkshire face health crisis

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

Rachel Marshall

Rachel Marshall

York firm makes national finals for selling 'experiences'

North Yorkshire Police issued CCTV images of two men the force said may be able to help its investigation

North Yorkshire Police issued CCTV images of two men the force said may be able to help its investigation

Thieves target national pharmacy chain in North Yorkshire town

Police said someone was seen carrying the bench on their back behind Salem House

Police said someone was seen carrying the bench on their back behind Salem House

Thieves strike in North Yorkshire town and property seen carried on someone’s back

Speakers for Schools

Speakers for Schools

Good causes boosted by large North Yorkshire employer

This Trek Roscoe 8 Mountain Bike was stolen from a driveway on Windsor Drive in York.

This Trek Roscoe 8 Mountain Bike was stolen from a driveway on Windsor Drive in York.

Police appeal after mountain bike with unique features stolen from York driveway

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information

Window smashed at home late at night in North Yorkshire village

North Yorkshire Police advised residents to check their own key safe boxes if they use them

North Yorkshire Police advised residents to check their own key safe boxes if they use them

Safe boxes stolen from properties in North Yorkshire town

Which pub will be crowned North Yorkshire's best later this summer?

Which pub will be crowned North Yorkshire's best later this summer?

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3 North Yorkshire pubs shortlisted for best in the county at national awards

North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal following the incident

North Yorkshire Police has issued an appeal following the incident

Man threatened with knife in North Yorkshire town

A golden orb that was stolen from York Antiques Centre in April, 2025.

A golden orb that was stolen from York Antiques Centre in April, 2025.

Jewellery and watches worth £4k stolen from York

The Sun Inn at Long Marston

The Sun Inn at Long Marston

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Brewery increases salary offer as pub reopens west of York

Road closure signs in the A19 at the junction with the A1036 / Cemetery Road

Road closure signs in the A19 at the junction with the A1036 / Cemetery Road

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Delays on main road into York as traffic diverted through roadworks

Warime re-enactors will feature in the Yorkshire Air Museum event called We'll Meet Again

Warime re-enactors will feature in the Yorkshire Air Museum event called We'll Meet Again

York museum which was Second World War base plans VE Day celebrations

Are you sad to see this iconic children's channel leave Sky today?

Are you sad to see this iconic children's channel leave Sky today?

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Sky axe legendary children's channel today after 17 years - did you watch it?

A fire crew was called to the scene in Scarborough

A fire crew was called to the scene in Scarborough

Woman rescued from cliff face in North Yorkshire

The BESS would be built near the village of Camblesforth. Photo: Google.

The BESS would be built near the village of Camblesforth. Photo: Google.

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'Sleepwalking into a nightmare': fears over North Yorkshire green energy schemes

Pope Francis has died, aged 88

Pope Francis has died, aged 88

Tributes paid following announcement of the death of Pope Francis

City of York Council has defended the money it pays top executives

City of York Council has defended the money it pays top executives

Local government

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Number of bosses at York council earning more than £100k nearly doubles

Documents showed the planned 240 home Persimmon site next to York Barbican

Documents showed the planned 240 home Persimmon site next to York Barbican

Planning and development

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'More thought needed' for cycling at planned 240-home York development

The Prince of Wales, a future head of the Church of England, will represent his father.

The Prince of Wales, a future head of the Church of England, will represent his father.

Prince William to represent King and attend Pope’s funeral among world leaders

Greggs' Mac & Cheese box will be available across the UK this summer

Greggs' Mac & Cheese box will be available across the UK this summer

Greggs to launch viral Mac & Cheese across UK this summer after successful trial

Victim placed in headlock during attempted robbery in North Yorkshire

'Not good enough': report says farmers in York and North Yorkshire face health crisis

Mass for Pope Francis to be celebrated at St. Leonard's in Malton

York firm makes national finals for selling 'experiences'

Thieves target national pharmacy chain in North Yorkshire town

Thieves strike in North Yorkshire town and property seen carried on someone’s back

Sport

Adam Hinshelwood was frustrated that his changes didn't impact the match against Oldham Athletic. Pic: Tom Poole

Oldham Athletic FC

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City boss questions motivation after bore draw with Oldham

York Valkyrie will host Leigh Leopards in the quarter-finals of the Women's Challenge Cup.

York Valkyrie will host Leigh Leopards in the quarter-finals of the Women's Challenge Cup.

Valkyrie learn Challenge Cup quarter-final opponents

Old Grovians celebrate after receiving the Fowler Trophy from Warrendale Wagyu director James Thornton (right).

Old Grovians celebrate after receiving the Fowler Trophy from Warrendale Wagyu director James Thornton (right).

New names win Pock 7's trophies on Good Friday with new victors revealed

Malton & Norton Under 23s played their first-ever match, but there was plenty of promise in their defeat to Scarborough.

Malton & Norton Under 23s played their first-ever match, but there was plenty of promise in their defeat to Scarborough.

Malton and Norton RUFC

First outing for Malton & Norton U23s full of promise despite defeat

Micky Mellon believed that Oldham Athletic 'deserved more' against York City.

Micky Mellon believed that Oldham Athletic 'deserved more' against York City.

Oldham Athletic FC

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Oldham 'deserved more', says Latics manager Mellon after stalemate with City

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National Sport

Oliver Glasner’s side play their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Oliver Glasner’s side play their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Oliver Glasner: Palace playing Arsenal just before cup semi not the best choice

Andrew Flintoff has revealed his struggles with his mental health since his car accident in 2022 (John Walton/PA)

Andrew Flintoff has revealed his struggles with his mental health since his car accident in 2022 (John Walton/PA)

I couldn’t get out of the room – Andrew Flintoff on his anxiety after accident

Chris Eubank Jr is looking forward to fighting Conor Benn (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Chris Eubank Jr is looking forward to fighting Conor Benn (Bradley Collyer/PA)

I’m the matador and Conor Benn is the bull, says Chris Eubank Jr ahead of bout

Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam at the Masters earlier this month (David J. Phillip/AP)

Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam at the Masters earlier this month (David J. Phillip/AP)

R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

Ronnie O’Sullivan, left, appeared to bury the hatchet with old foe Ali Carter, right (Danny Lawson/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan, left, appeared to bury the hatchet with old foe Ali Carter, right (Danny Lawson/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan holds narrow Crucible lead over rival Ali Carter

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka (John Walton/PA)

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is fit to play for Arsenal against Crystal Palace

Jackknife made a winning debut at Epsom (John Walton/PA)

Jackknife made a winning debut at Epsom (John Walton/PA)

Epsom debutant Jackknife looks smart prospect in the making

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History

Warime re-enactors will feature in the Yorkshire Air Museum event called We'll Meet Again

York museum which was Second World War base plans VE Day celebrations

An impression of artwork featuring cattle in Nether Hornpot Lane proposed as part of plans for artworks themed around York's medieval snickelways. Picture: York BID/York Council planning portal

An impression of artwork featuring cattle in Nether Hornpot Lane proposed as part of plans for artworks themed around York's medieval snickelways. Picture: York BID/York Council planning portal

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Street art could be installed around York in bid to help revive city's snickelways

Fancy dress street party held in Granville Terrace, York, to celebrate VE Day in 1945. Find our more about VE Day during an event to mark Local History Month at York Explore

Fancy dress street party held in Granville Terrace, York, to celebrate VE Day in 1945. Find our more about VE Day during an event to mark Local History Month at York Explore

Discover York's hidden past - right on your doorstep

The Handley Page Victor XL231 at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, is to undergo a repainting from its current hemp-grey colours - worn since the 1980s - to a camouflage design, with work due to start in early May

The Handley Page Victor XL231 at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, is to undergo a repainting from its current hemp-grey colours - worn since the 1980s - to a camouflage design, with work due to start in early May

Historic aircraft to be repainted for first time in forty years

Harker's Hotel in St Helen's Square. Picture - YAYAS

Harker's Hotel in St Helen's Square. Picture - YAYAS

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How this long-lost York hotel - with familiar name - became a tourist hot spot

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Business news

Rachel Marshall

York firm makes national finals for selling 'experiences'

Speakers for Schools

Speakers for Schools

Good causes boosted by large North Yorkshire employer

The Sun Inn at Long Marston

The Sun Inn at Long Marston

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Brewery increases salary offer as pub reopens west of York

There have been problems with the tills at M&S York Parliament Street shop

There have been problems with the tills at M&S York Parliament Street shop

Marks and Spencer

Till problems at major York retailer

The Sustainable Wedding Fair, set up by local business owners Lucie Pope and Ruth Richards, will take place later this month. Pictured: Rachael Bowers, a humanist wedding celebrant, who will be in attendance

The Sustainable Wedding Fair, set up by local business owners Lucie Pope and Ruth Richards, will take place later this month. Pictured: Rachael Bowers, a humanist wedding celebrant, who will be in attendance

Sustainable Wedding Fair to showcase eco-conscious wedding suppliers

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Education news

York College & University Centre will host the 2025 York College & YMF Car Parts Motor Trades Show in May

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Secondary school students invited to major motor industry event

Children's services in York have been rated outstanding. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Children's services in York have been rated outstanding. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

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'Remarkable': Children's services in York go from below good to 'outstanding'

On National Offer Day (Wednesday, April 16), 95.8 per cent of children applying for a Reception place at a primary school in York were allocated their first choice. Pictured: Clifton Green Primary School

On National Offer Day (Wednesday, April 16), 95.8 per cent of children applying for a Reception place at a primary school in York were allocated their first choice. Pictured: Clifton Green Primary School

95.8 per cent of children get first choice of Reception place in York

The University of York

The University of York

University of York

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Calls for government funding as hundreds of jobs axed at University of York

Pocklington Children's Centre's services will be provided in alternative locations from June 1, as the existing building, which is part of Woldgate School and Sixth Form College, is set to be demolished as part of the new build school

Pocklington Children's Centre's services will be provided in alternative locations from June 1, as the existing building, which is part of Woldgate School and Sixth Form College, is set to be demolished as part of the new build school

Pocklington Children's Centre to relocate to alternative sites

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National News

The staff member has been suspended from duty (Alamy/PA)

The staff member has been suspended from duty (Alamy/PA)

Police worker charged with trying to arrange sexual activity with child under 13

John Healey gave a statement in the Commons (PA)

John Healey gave a statement in the Commons (PA)

Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

Flowers on the steps of Nottingham Council following the attacks (Peter Byrne/PA)

Flowers on the steps of Nottingham Council following the attacks (Peter Byrne/PA)

Retired judge who jailed Boris Becker to chair Nottingham attacks inquiry

Rachel Reeves will head to Washington for her first round of IMF spring meetings (Danny Lawson/PA)

Rachel Reeves will head to Washington for her first round of IMF spring meetings (Danny Lawson/PA)

Chancellor vows to defend British interests ahead of meetings in Washington

Jair Bolsonaro (Luis Nova/AP)

Jair Bolsonaro (Luis Nova/AP)

Brazil court accepts charges against more Bolsonaro allies in alleged coup plot

Some residents have been without running water since Monday (Nick Ansell/PA)

Some residents have been without running water since Monday (Nick Ansell/PA)

Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

Indian security personnel stand guard (Dar Yasin/AP)

Indian security personnel stand guard (Dar Yasin/AP)

Gunmen kill at least 26 tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir

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