Missing couple’s disappearance ‘out of character’, police say
The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...
Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dead at 65, daughter says
Top Gun star Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65, his daughter has said. In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes said the actor had died from pneumonia. He rose to fame starring ...
On this day: 'Drama at the Cocoa Works' talk to take place
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that a talk, titled 'Drama at the Cocoa Works,' was set to take place.
Cycle Day of Action to take place in York this Friday
A day of action to improve cycle security and promote safe cycling is set to take place in York on Friday, April 4.
St Helen's Church, in Stillingfleet, to have roof repaired
St Helen's Church, in Stillingfleet, is set to benefit from urgent roof repairs thanks to grants worth nearly £30,000.
Applefields School named National SEND School of the Year
Applefields School won the National SEND School of the Year award at the Modeshift National STARS Summit on Thursday, March 27.
Brit Fran Jones taken off court in wheelchair after mid-match collapse
British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match. In footage of the incident posted to social media, the 24-year ...
What the papers say – April 2
The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...
North York Moors 'wildfire risk' if heather burning banned
A wider ban on heather burning on England’s moorlands would put lives at risk from catastrophic wildfires, landowners in the region have warned.