House siege blaze threat

Police with riot shields were called to a York street early today after a man threatened to set himself ablaze in an eight-hour siege. Oliver in driving seat

Oliver Lemm's wish come true when he caught the 8.37am Liverpool train at York railway station. M&S puts £100,000 into organic farm

Marks & Spencer is investing £100,000 to create a "centre of excellence" for organic farming in North Yorkshire. Residents turn screw over DIY rat run

Worried residents say they are considering selling up because their quiet leafy suburb has turned into an escape route for commercial traffic and commuters. £410,000 revamp for Methodist church

A Chapel which has stood in an East Yorkshire town for nearly 140 years is being re-developed. Lord Mayor toasts cancer funds effort

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of York have expressed their gratitude to local people and organisations for the generosity that has helped them to donate over £20,000 to help improve breast cancer screening in the city. Keeping an eye on the highway toad

Heard the one about the toad wanting to cross the road? Having a cheque and eating it

It certainly looks good enough to eat, and it's the latest donation to our Hospice 2000 appeal - a special "edible cheque". By George they've got it

Yorkshire folk have been urged to remember Britain's least popular saint tomorrow - the patron saint of England, St George.

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