Revealed - PC at centre of raid probe

The York police officer arrested in an armed robbery inquiry is well-known licensing officer PC Arthur Swaine. In a statement released to the Evening Press, he vowed to clear his name. Breast cancer screening 'not working'

A cancer charity today said claims that breast cancer screening does not save lives should be treated with extreme caution. A group of Danish researchers say claims that mammography screening could reduce the risk of death by as much as a quarter are not born out. Thieves target market stalls

Thieves targeting market stalls after being driven from York's shops will find life hard under a new crime-busting drive. A successful initiative already tackling shoplifters is being extended to offer help to market stall holders. Hospital A&E facility in £2m revamp

The £2 million revamp of York District Hospital's accident and emergency department will start in April, when the existing department and neighbouring orthopaedics clinic will be extended into the current staff car park, and their internal layout will be completely altered. Brewery pub plan wins backing

York Brewery was congratulated on its success by councillors before being granted planning permission to open its first pub. York hostel set to be used for the homeless

A hostel currently housing Kosovan refugees looks set to become the latest weapon in the fight against homelessness in York. Advice to flood victims sparks outrage

An environment manager sparked outrage from Derwent flood victims today when he suggested householders should do more to protect themselves against disaster. Portcullis drops into city footstreet debate

A portcullis was the main sticking point during a debate in which councillors finally approved the pedestrianisation of High Petergate, York. On a roll for the hospice

Today we publish the roll of honour of those people who sent us donations towards our successful campaign to raise £50,000 for our Hospice 2000 Appeal in the final 50 days of the last Millennium. Fair's tips for the tots

The Harrogate International Toy & Christmas Fair kicks off this weekend with a number of North Yorkshire firms displaying their weird and wonderful innovations.

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