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Missing trophy and smallpox scandal uncovered in new York rugby league book
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (471+ words) A forgotten trophy, a smallpox scandal, and a fresh look at rugby league history are among the revelations in a new book. These are just some of the forgotten stories uncovered by sports journalist and author Ian Lockwood, marking York…...
Malton death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette & Herald
11+ hour, 17+ min ago (319+ words) The Gazette & Herald published 10 death notices last week. Every week, The Gazette & Herald publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in The Gazette & Herald:…...
Photos of Tadcaster Grammar School pupils enjoying prom at Hazlewood Castle
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (139+ words) SCHOOL proms are in full swing as teenagers across York and North Yorkshire enjoy their special celebrations. This week has been the turn of Tadcaster Grammar School which staged its end-of-year prom for Year 11 at Hazlewood Castle. Taylor, Amber, Darcy…...
Bird trapped in TV ariel in York is rescued by firefighters
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (141+ words) A bird trapped in a television ariel on top of a property in York has been rescued. Firefighters were called to the scene on the York Inner Ring Road shortly after 10am on Wednesday (July 1). North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service…...
Major high street retail chain to close 150 UK stores as part of 'restructuring' plan
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (624+ words) A major high street retail chain is set to close around 150 stores after securing court approval for a major restructuring plan. TG Jones, previously known as WH Smith before its rebranding last year, currently operates more than 450 stores with 4, 700 staff…...
Ex-RAF base near York is "simply the wrong place" to house asylum seekers, mayor says
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (796+ words) A former RAF base near York is "simply the wrong place" to house asylum seekers, the county's mayor has said, after the government announced the plans are back on the table. Labour's mayor for York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith,…...
TG Jones York jobs at risk as retail chain faces collapse
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (552+ words) Jobs in York are in jeopardy as a major high street retailer with a city centre store is at risk of collapse. The future looks uncertain for TG Jones in Coney Street as the national brand could face insolvency without…...
The time Joe Lycett opened a Yorkshire pub to take on Humphrey Smith
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (362+ words) A popular stand-up comedian set up a pub directly opposite a brewery giant after taking aim at its late owner. In an episode of his Channel 4 show, Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, that aired in 2021, the comedian Joe Lycett decided…...
Humphrey Smith - the eccentric Yorkshire brewer who left his mark on Tadcaster
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (591+ words) NORTH YORKSHIRE has lost one of its most distinctive and controversial figures with the death of Humphrey Smith, 81, the long-time owner and chairman of Samuel Smith's Old Brewery at Tadcaster. Born on December 17, 1944, in Tadcaster, Mr Smith spent his life…...
Two people trapped in outbuilding in North Yorkshire town - emergency service called
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (115+ words) TWO people have been trapped in an outbuilding in a coastal North Yorkshire town. The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Scarborough was called to Ash Grove in the town around 12. 30 this morning. 'Madness at 5pm' - day three…...