HISTORICAL FACTS: York | History Defined

Potty Training Goes Political as UK Government Campaign Sparks Debate Over Parenting and State 'Interference'

A potty training initiative aimed at helping children become toilet independent before starting school has sparked debate over parental responsibility and government support in England.

International Business Times UK · 9h ago

More parents could get help with toilet training their children as pilot scheme expands

A survey of teachers suggested that around one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet trained

The Independent UK · 15h ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues Thames Valley Police over Epstein arrest and home raids

Former duke of York Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley police over his arrest in connection with the Epstein files, Telegraph has reported.

The Times of India · 15h ago

In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British rule

New York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities for commerce, while its position connected Atlantic shipping with inland trade routes. The English recognized that controlling New York meant gaining an important economic and geographic foothold in North America.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

New report recommends £1-per-night Yorkshire tourist tax

The flat fee visitor levy could raise up to £52m annually for the region

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Sarah Ferguson to return to UK after relocating amid Epstein revelations

Former Duchess of York moved to Swiss chalet during fallout over her friendship with convicted child sex offender

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

Sarah Ferguson set for move back to UK to live in six-bedroom gated home

Comes after Harry and Meghan’s return

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Sarah Ferguson set for move back to Britain, reports say

The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bedroom property in the Home Counties, according to The Sun.

Evening Standard · Aug 29

‘Better than The Godfather’: how we made brutal Yorkshire crime classic Red Riding

‘The show’s hardly an advert for Yorkshire. Sets would have a burnt-out car and maybe an upturned shopping trolley. Locals would say, “Can’t you put a nice floral arrangement there instead?”’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Horse racing: Kalpana claims Yorkshire Oaks at Ebor Festival – as it happened

The King George winner held off outsiders Sparan Nua and Sugar Island to earn a Group One victory at York

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20