Man's arm broken in factory accident
10:06am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A MAN was airlifted to hospital after his arm became trapped in a machine at a factory near York.
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
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Parents vow to raise awareness of rare disease after baby Elliot dies aged eight weeks
10:01am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A couple whose baby died from a rare neurological disease are living in hope that one day a cure can be found, as JENNIFER BELL reports.
Pensioner, 71, attacked in city street
9:33am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A 71-YEAR-OLD man was brutally assaulted in a York street in an attack which left him with a fractured foot, cut lip and missing teeth, police have said.
Free wi-fi zone in York ‘a success’
9:35am Thursday 23rd February 2012
THE free wi-fi zone in St Helen’s Square and Coney Street could be extended to cover the entire area within the city walls after it received one million hits since it was launched on November 14.
Mystery plays to be shown live on internet
9:35am Thursday 23rd February 2012
PEOPLE around the world will be able to watch the York Mystery Plays as they are streamed live on the internet this summer.
Mother and daughter donate hair to cancer charity
9:39am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A MOTHER and her daughter from York are to shave off their hair for charity.
‘Redknapp crash changed my life’
9:23am Thursday 23rd February 2012
THE former chairman of York City FC who rescued Harry Redknapp from a fatal minibus crash has told how the incident changed his life – and says in his opinion, Redknapp would make a great England boss.
£2.5m fund of council leader under attack
9:28am Thursday 23rd February 2012
YORK’S council leader has been accused of setting up a £2.5 million “vanity fund” and throwing a veil of secrecy over democracy in the city.
Private school wins 3-day court battle
9:29am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A PRIVATE school near York has won a court battle brought by one of its former employees.
Details of Network Rail control centre to go on show
9:15am Thursday 23rd February 2012
PLANS for a new rail operating and training centre, which could bring about 475 jobs in York, will go on show to the public on Tuesday.
Still time to nominate a Super Mum
9:01am Thursday 23rd February 2012
NOMINATIONS have been pouring in for our Super Mum competition with husbands and proud children declaring why the woman in their lives should be recognised for her efforts.
Chocolate Trail launched
9:03am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A NEW trail mapping the story of chocolate in York has been launched – on the day millions pledge to give up the sweet stuff for Lent.
Race to hospital for breast implants mum
8:58am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A YORK mum who has the breast implants at the centre of a global health scandal has been rushed to hospital after becoming seriously ill.
Parents air views on school closure plan
8:59am Thursday 23rd February 2012
HUNDREDS of parents and prospective parents were given a chance to air their views on the planned closure of Burnholme Community College last night.
A64 lorry smash driver ‘improving’
9:30am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A lorry driver whose 30-tonne HGV crashed into a bridge on the A64 was yesterday said to be improving.
Arnie “Tivvy” Gomersall dies aged 64 from mesothelioma
8:31am Thursday 23rd February 2012
HE lost more than 20 former York carriageworks colleagues to the asbestos timebomb over the years – and always feared he would be next.
Course for visually impaired jobless people will culminate in river exhibition
8:15am Thursday 23rd February 2012
JOBLESS people with sight problems will have the chance to learn employable skills and show them off as part of the York800 celebrations.
Expansion plan for York school
8:17am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A YORK primary school has unveiled its expansion plans as it looks to accommodate 160 more pupils.
New cycle parking in Newgate Market
7:50am Thursday 23rd February 2012
Cyclists now have more choice where to park their bikes in York city centre.
Portfolio Studios to sponsor Miss York 2012 competition
7:44am Thursday 23rd February 2012
FINALISTS in this year’s Miss York contest are to be given a free pampering, makeover and photographic session at a top York studio.
Licensees leave pub over revamp row
7:48am Thursday 23rd February 2012
THE licensees of a popular village pub which reopened last year say they have been forced to close due to “a lack of support” from their brewery.
Experts bring motorcycle training to York
9:13am Thursday 23rd February 2012
MOTORCYCLING trainers from across the region have visited York to discuss the delivery of the Enhanced Rider Scheme to riders in the area.
Acomb couple celebrate Diamond Wedding
8:21am Thursday 23rd February 2012
A YORK couple have been bowled over with the excitement of their Diamond Wedding.
Under-pressure teacher set himself alight
6:34pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
A TEACHER who felt under pressure to get good exam results set himself on fire in the school car park, an inquest heard.
UPDATED: Man dies in North Yorks crash
11:00am Wednesday 22nd February 2012
UPDATED: A MAN whose car crashed into a garden wall in North Yorkshire today has died.
Selby rejuvenation team unveiled
9:30pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
THE team behind a bid for a share of £1 million to improve Selby’s main street have been named.
Private school wins court battle
7:00pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
A PRIVATE school near York has today won a court battle brought by one of its former employees.
Man, 71, viciously attacked in York
3:48pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
A 71-YEAR-OLD man was brutally assaulted in a York street in an attack which left him with a fractured foot, cut lip and missing teeth, police have said.
Let’s draw a monster scarier than Gruffalo
12:07pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
CHILDREN are invited to have some monster fun by entering a new art competition.
Lorry driver flown to hospital after bridge crash on A64
9:50am Wednesday 22nd February 2012
A LORRY driver whose 30-tonne HGV smashed into a bridge on the A64 was last night sitting up in hospital, having walked away from this devastating wreckage without serious injury.