2+ hour, 53+ min ago   (380+ words) Cycling enthusiasts of all ages will have the chance to get in the saddle and experience the excitement of the Tour of Britain when a free pump track comes to Helmsley next month. The pop-up cycle circuit will be open…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (821+ words) York racecourse will always hold a special place in George Duffield’s heart, and it was 30 years ago he would enjoy his finest hour at the track when shooting star Pivotal stormed home late for Nunthorpe Stakes glory. An exceptional two-year-old…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (626+ words) The University of Cambridge should press ahead with its investigation into how Professor Jason Arday was appointed and his time teaching at the institution, his friend and former colleague has said. Prof Arday, who was found dead on Friday, resigned…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (312+ words) Actress Amanda Abbington has reached a substantial settlement with the BBC over bullying allegations she made about her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC dancing programme was the subject of a review in 2024 after the 52-year-old alleged her professional…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (276+ words) A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath often used by walkers, police said. West Yorkshire Police said officers received calls from 1.36pm on Saturday reporting an altercation…...

7+ hour, 58+ min ago   (423+ words) Rishi Sunak has welcomed the comprehensive refurbishment of a landmark hotel in North Yorkshire. Mr Sunak, MP for Richmond and Northallerton, praised the transformation of The Wainstones Hotel in Great Broughton, a former farmstead dating back to 1725. The building has…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (562+ words) Evesham's Rose Harvey put aside personal disappointment for team glory as she claimed gold at the European Championships in Birmingham. Britain had never won a women's marathon medal at this event — and you need to go back to 1974 for the…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago   (644+ words) Bringing a new dog into the family can be an exciting time. The arrival of a four-legged friend offers the promise of companionship and joy, but it can also cause stress for pets already living in the home. Without careful…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (503+ words) Jeremiah Azu says European gold is just the start for Britain's sprinters. The fastest Welshman in history got his quartet off to a flier as they stormed to the 4x100m title at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. Louis Hinchliffe, Zharnel Hughes and Romell…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago   (606+ words) Following my column a couple of weeks ago about personal treasures that are worth more to us than money, Lucien Smith got back in touch to say: “Oh wow, Sarah! My mother would be thrilled not only how much I…...