Scarborough family invites PM to see social care 'firsthand'
Relatives and care home bosses have welcomed the prime minister's plan to change the social care system - but called for quicker progress.Andy Burnham has pledged to reform the adult social care system in England and met Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders to try to find "common ground".Caroline May, whose mother-in-law Wendy is a Scarborough care home resident, called for care to be "free to us, with our contributions" and urged Burnham to "take a trip up to the Yorkshire coast and see fi...
A170 Sutton Bank in North Yorkshire to shut for essential repairs
Sutton Bank will be closed for three weeks while essential safety and maintenance work is carried out, North Yorkshire Council has said.The steep route, which forms part of the A170, will close for annual maintenance from 07:00 BST 13 September.It is due to be completed by 19:00 on 4 October.A spokesperson for the authority said: "The works will include planned maintenance to the rock face and routine maintenance of the road."They added that the maintenance will be taking longer than usual to al...
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Women’s fashion exhibition in York explores social change in 20th century
New Fashions for the New Woman, 1900–1950, is open to the public at the art gallery in Heslington Hall until April 17.
Curated by second-year history of art students under the supervision of Professor Cordula van Wyhe, the exhibition traces the rise of the “New Woman” – confident, independent and increasingly visible in public life – and the way fashion both responded to and shaped this cultural shift.
The New Fashions for the New Woman exhibition has opened at the University of York (Im...
Curated by second-year history of art students under the supervision of Professor Cordula van Wyhe, the exhibition traces the rise of the “New Woman” – confident, independent and increasingly visible in public life – and the way fashion both responded to and shaped this cultural shift.
The New Fashions for the New Woman exhibition has opened at the University of York (Im...
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York man writes debut fantasy novel - and is praised by top comic author
Garth Ennis, whose work has been adapted into hit Amazon Prime TV series including The Boys and Preacher, has described Featherfall by Jerry Ibbotson as “a highly impressive debut”.
The novel tells the story of an angel living a human life in York’s suburbs, pursued by friends and enemies alike. Among those on his trail are a former boss, a 2,000-year-old monster-hunter and a demon in a business suit, with the fate of humanity resting on who reaches him first.
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The novel tells the story of an angel living a human life in York’s suburbs, pursued by friends and enemies alike. Among those on his trail are a former boss, a 2,000-year-old monster-hunter and a demon in a business suit, with the fate of humanity resting on who reaches him first.
Featherfall by Jerry Ibbots...
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York man’s cancer story used to shape new poem by poet laureate
Darren Pattie, from Poppleton, shared his story with poet Simon Armitage who said he was “very moved” by the experience.
Simon, who was appointed poet laureate by Queen Elizabeth in 2019, was asked to pen the poem by Yorkshire Cancer Research for World Cancer Day on Wednesday (February 4).
The poem, titled The Campaign, uses the stories of 17 people affected by cancer from Yorkshire to highlight a century of progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, while acknowledging the...
Simon, who was appointed poet laureate by Queen Elizabeth in 2019, was asked to pen the poem by Yorkshire Cancer Research for World Cancer Day on Wednesday (February 4).
The poem, titled The Campaign, uses the stories of 17 people affected by cancer from Yorkshire to highlight a century of progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, while acknowledging the...
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Top North Yorkshire school celebrates student success
Pupils from Knaresborough and Easingwold are among a record 12 students at Ripon Grammar School have won places at Cambridge and Oxford Universities.
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The group, making up eight per cent of the sixth form, will study subjects including maths, natural sciences, philosophy, medicine, law, English, classics, and languages.
William Keens, 18, from Easingwold, will study maths at Cambridge University. A talented musician, he plays piano and saxophone and is a member of...
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The group, making up eight per cent of the sixth form, will study subjects including maths, natural sciences, philosophy, medicine, law, English, classics, and languages.
William Keens, 18, from Easingwold, will study maths at Cambridge University. A talented musician, he plays piano and saxophone and is a member of...
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Harry Styles-themed train to stop in York ahead of Wembley concert
The LNER ‘Together, Together Train’ will run on June 12, travelling south along the East Coast Main Line and offering fans a themed journey to the London shows.
LNER said passengers can expect surprises throughout the trip, including limited-edition merchandise and special on-board moments.
LNER's 'Together, Together Train' (Image: LNER)
The York-based rail firm's service will use LNER’s Pride train, named Together, and will call at a number of stations along the route, including Yor...
LNER said passengers can expect surprises throughout the trip, including limited-edition merchandise and special on-board moments.
LNER's 'Together, Together Train' (Image: LNER)
The York-based rail firm's service will use LNER’s Pride train, named Together, and will call at a number of stations along the route, including Yor...
Clothes stolen from store in York – police issue CCTV appeal
North Yorkshire Police has issued photographs of people officers want to speak to about the theft at the Nike Factory Store.
The force said clothing was stolen from the store, at the York Designer Outlet, at around 2.35pm on Friday, December 12.
On Wednesday (February 4), police issued the photographs and said the individuals pictured may have information to help the investigation.
Officers urge anyone who recognises those pictured to email scott.nixon@northyorkshire.police.uk, phone...
The force said clothing was stolen from the store, at the York Designer Outlet, at around 2.35pm on Friday, December 12.
On Wednesday (February 4), police issued the photographs and said the individuals pictured may have information to help the investigation.
Officers urge anyone who recognises those pictured to email scott.nixon@northyorkshire.police.uk, phone...
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York Hospital gets £50,000 cash boost to help care for premature babies
The Tiny Lives Appeal, launched in November 2025 to support the Neonatal Unit at York Hospital, hit its halfway target of £50,000 in January 2026.
The appeal, which now sits just above £53,000, aims to raise a total of £100,000 for additional equipment and furnishings at the unit.
It has been backed by a wave of generosity from across the community. Standout efforts include £3,600 raised by York Register Office, £13,479 from a raffle organised by the York Ghost Merchants, and £6,774 gene...
The appeal, which now sits just above £53,000, aims to raise a total of £100,000 for additional equipment and furnishings at the unit.
It has been backed by a wave of generosity from across the community. Standout efforts include £3,600 raised by York Register Office, £13,479 from a raffle organised by the York Ghost Merchants, and £6,774 gene...
Award-Winning Poet Sarah Holland-Batt Shares The Inspiration Behind Her Latest Work 'The Jaguar' And Gives Advice For Budding Writers - Yorkshire Voice
Headlining the Wordspace event as part of Leeds Trinity’s Journalism and Media Week was award-winning writer Sarah Holland-Batt, who reflected on her newest poetry anthology ‘The Jaguar’.
At the event, Sarah shared some personal anecdotes to contextualize her poetry, such as how her father’s struggle with Parkinson’s disease inspired poems like ‘My Father as a Giant Koi.’
The titular piece, ‘The Jaguar’, contemplates her father’s defiant purchase of a new car despite facing steady mental d...
At the event, Sarah shared some personal anecdotes to contextualize her poetry, such as how her father’s struggle with Parkinson’s disease inspired poems like ‘My Father as a Giant Koi.’
The titular piece, ‘The Jaguar’, contemplates her father’s defiant purchase of a new car despite facing steady mental d...