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Revamp planned at city’s hospice 6:22pm today RELATIVES of in-patients at York's hospice will be able to enjoy more privacy during their visits following improvements to the building. York Bevin Boy gets medal 5:24pm today A VETERAN who helped fuel Britain's war effort by working underground for four years has finally been recognised for his contribution. Reader comments (2) Young views sought on new estate 4:31pm today YOUNG people and community groups are to have their say on how to shape the 540-home Derwenthorpe estate in York this weekend. Reader comments (6) Only 44 per cent of residents happy with York leisure facilities 3:44pm today RESIDENT satisfaction with leisure services in York has remained below 50 per cent for a fourth year running, a survey has revealed. Reader comments (5) Poisoner wife jailed for indefinite period 3:21pm today A WOMAN who tried to poison her husband by sprinkling poison in his food has been given an indeterminate jail term. York’s Cycle City bid 2:56pm today YORK has cleared the first hurdle in its bid to become a Cycle City. Reader comments (12) Sex offenders aged only 12 2:02pm today CHILDREN as young as 12 have committed sexual offences in Selby, shocking new figures reveal. Reader comments (2) Controversy as eco-friendly homes unveiled 1:11pm today THIS is what the eco-friendly homes in a massive housing development on the outskirts of York could look like - and plans have been submitted to build three of them in the city. Reader comments (13) Surge in oil thefts 12:23pm today THE soaring price of fuel has prompted a surge in thefts of domestic heating oil from tanks outside homes and farms across the region. Reader comment (1) Vigil at hospital for crash victim 11:40am today A DEVASTATED couple are keeping a 24-hour vigil at the bedside of their 16-year-old son after he suffered serious head injuries in a moped crash near York. Woman found dead in North Yorkshire home 11:37am today POLICE are investigating after a woman was found dead in her North Yorkshire home. Mystery injuries probe 11:14am today POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 57-year-old man was found with unexplained multiple injuries in York. Reader comments (2) York at critical stage – Waller 10:39am today THE new leader of the largest party on City of York Council says he will make "significant" changes when he takes charge. (See video clips) Free entry to treasure houses 10:10am today THREE of York's historic tourist attractions are preparing to go on show to the city's residents for free. (See video clip) Woman, 21, caught speeding twice by same officer 9:42am today Police officer Yvonne Taylor caught a care worker driving at nearly 100mph on the Selby by-pass. City booming in ‘heatwave’ 9:18am today YORK is sizzling its way to a record year hoteliers and tourism chiefs revealed today as the city basks in the sunshine. Reader comments (22) Teenage cyclist dies in collision with HGV 8:56am today Updated: A TEENAGE cyclist was killed after her bike collided with a lorry near York Racecourse. Transatlantic flights coming to Leeds Bradford Airport 8:33am today A JOURNEY from old York to New York will be that much easier from November. Reader comments (5) Spring cleaning for city streets 8:09am today RESIDENTS in York are being asked to nominate the city's "grot spots" as part of city council's annual spring clean. Reader comments (9) Firm warned on lorry fleet 7:38am today A COMPANY in York that supplies farmers throughout the north of England with animal feed has been given a warning at a public inquiry. More ...

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