Fireworks turn car into fireball

Arsonists armed with fireworks are believed to be behind an explosion that rocked a York street and destroyed two cars. Constable in post office armed raid investigation is re-arrested

The York police officer arrested last week in an armed robbery inquiry has been re-arrested in connection with another matter. Who wants to be a millionaire? We do!

Wannabe millionaires were flocking to National Lottery terminals today in the hope of scooping tonight's record mid-week jackpot of £30m. Massive vote to save our pools

An evening Press phone poll for our Save Our Swim campaign has shown an overwhelming response in favour of saving York's threatened pools. Concern grows for missing teenage girl

Concern was mounting today for the safety of a 14-year-old York schoolgirl who has been missing for nearly five days. 'Victim' nearly 'lost it' in pub

An alleged child abuse victim has claimed that she was so angry with her tormentor that she nearly caused a scene in a pub more than 15 years later. Schools mount £2m specialist status bids

Top athletes, performers and linguists could be groomed in York if six city schools pull in a £2 million cash boost for sport, music, drama and languages. Video odyssey

York's year of Millennium celebrations are to be captured on videotape for posterity for present and future generations. Residents urged to come up with ideas for derelict site

Developers are again considering the options for a piece of derelict land in Clifton, York, after years of wrangling over its future. London rail link fuelling houses boom

York's housing market is booming - bolstered by the city's burgeoning business parks and its speedy rail link with London.

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