Earthquake death tolls passes 1,700 in Myanmar
The death toll from the earthquake which hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led government said on Monday. Government ...
Suspected US airstrikes kill at least one in Yemen’s capital
Suspected US airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital killed at least one person overnight, according to the Iranian-backed Houthis. The attacks followed airstrikes early on Friday that appeared ...
City of York councillors approve motion for tourist tax
York councillors have backed a call to explore how charges on visitors’ stays could be brought in, but heard the issue has proved sensitive ...
On this day: York choir changes outfit after 57 years
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that a York choir had changed its outfits after 57 years. The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir - known as 'The Phil' - swapped their traditional black ...
Natural England science hub construction begins in Wheldrake
The single-storey building will go up at the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve (LDNNR) in Wheldrake.