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Daughter and sister of Kath Carlisle to take on skydive
A woman whose mother died less than six months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour is raising funds for the charity which supported her family.
Selby paedophile didn't tell police about mobile phone
A paedophile who didn’t follow a court order enabling police to monitor his online activities has been given a community order.
North Yorkshire home-to-school transport change 'draconian'
North Yorkshire’s new home-to-school policy was described as “draconian” after councillors heard about the distress it was causing a family.
Man guilty of assaulting drinker in North Yorkshire pub
A man’s effort to act as doorman after an incident in the men’s toilets of a pub led to a drinker suffering a bleed on the brain, York ...
Findings from Healthwatch York's GP practice audit shared
Twenty Healthwatch York volunteers spent more than 75 hours from November 2024 to early February 2025 auditing the city's GP practice websites ...
North Yorks libraries to host History Month events
Libraries in North Yorkshire are set to host special events as part of the annual Local and Community History Month initiative.
York artist’s portrait of Pope Francis goes to the Vatican
A York artist said she “felt compelled to contribute something positive to the world” as her latest creation was revealed - a portrait of ...
Residents angry at illegal parking after car park price hikes
RESIDENTS have spoken out about people illegally parking outside their homes in St Mary's after price rises at York car parks.
Two chamber of commerce members named Merchant Adventurers
Two members of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce have been named as Merchant Adventurers. Sarah Czarnecki, the current York and North Yorkshire Chamber [sic] president, and her predecessor in ...