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HISTORICAL FACTS: York | History Defined

John Healey: The ‘loyal Labour man’ with a 30-year parliamentary history

The softly spoken Yorkshireman has held ministerial roles across housing, local government, and the Treasury

The Independent UK

In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age Britain

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained intact for over 2,600 years. This tissue, belonging to a man who likely met a violent end during the Iron Age, has proteins that formed resilient structures, effectively thwarting deterioration.

The Economic Times

King Charles creates ‘instant bond’ with cancer patients at hospital centre visit

Charles was cheered by patients and staff at York Hospital as he toured the site ahead of the opening of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Independent UK

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King has ‘instant bond’ with cancer patients during visit to new hospital centre

Charles was cheered by patients and staff at York Hospital, as he toured the site before the opening of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Centre.

The Independent UK

Dover port delays and train cancellations herald chaotic start to bank holiday

Exclusive: Weekend traffic congestion will be intensified by final day of football’s Premier League

The Independent UK

1,700-year-old Roman tombs reveal a dye worth more than gold inside coffins sealed for centuries

Archaeologists studying ancient Roman graves in England have uncovered a discovery that is changing what experts know about wealth and burial traditions in Roman Britain. During an examination of infant burials in Roman York, researchers identified traces of Tyrian purple, one of the rarest and most expensive dyes of the…

The Times of India

The poor English boy crowned King of England at 10, and years later, he worked in the royal kitchen

For a brief moment in medieval England, a poor boy stood at the centre of a royal rebellion and wore a crown meant for kings. Lambert Simnel was only around 10 years old when Yorkist supporters presented him as a claimant to the English throne during the turbulent years after…

The Times of India

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'Dancing makes me feel free, uplifted, and my worries melt away' - these women returned to the dance floor in new ways after 40 for better mental health

From a 6 am coffee rave in Yorkshire to new research proving the mood-boosting power of music, there's never been a better time to go dancing

Woman & Home

‘Magical’ objects from iron age hoard found in UK go on display

Exhibition of Melsonby hoard in York challenges ideas about life in northern Britain 2,000 years ago

The Guardian - UK

King Charles 'delighted' as Princess Eugenie announces third pregnancy with Jack Brooksbank

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are expecting their third child this summer, with their sons August and Ernest reportedly thrilled. The news, confirmed by Buckingham Palace, marks another great-grandchild for the late Queen Elizabeth II and a new addition to the former Duke and Duchess of York's grandchildren.

The Times of India

SI:AM | Six Mind-Boggling Stats About the Knicks’ Historic Blowout Win

New York thrashed the Hawks in one of the most lopsided NBA playoff games ever.

Sports Illustrated

Thursday news quiz: interrupted dinners and shows, and a salamander

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s no streetlights’: North Yorkshire restaurant told to stop driving diners home

Award-winning chef and husband ordered to stop offering lifts home from rurally located Hansom

The Guardian - UK

Why Sarah Ferguson's Luxury 'Hiding Place' Has Allegedly Left the Public Absolutely Fuming

Sarah Ferguson has resurfaced at a £2,000‑a‑night Alpine retreat, where insiders claim the former Duchess of York is running up huge debts on champagne, spa treatments and seclusion.

International Business Times UK

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From Wulfstan of York to Pete Hegseth, fake Bible verses have often been politicized

How can Pete Hegseth, the United States defense secretary who claims to be a devout evangelical Christian, have placed Quentin Tarantino on the same footing as the word of God?

Evening Standard

Sarah Ferguson 'claims royals have abandoned her and fears returning to UK'

Source close to former Duchess of York speaks out as she tracked to a £2,000-a-night chalet in the Alps

Latin Times

Trump Turns on NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani After Months of Cooperation

President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marking a sharp turn in a relationship that, until recently, had been defined by unlikely cooperation between two ideological opposites

International Business Times UK

How Sarah Ferguson is Reportedly Being 'Smuggled' onto Royal Grounds to Visit the Disgraced Andrew

Sarah Ferguson was reportedly 'smuggled' into Sandringham to see Prince Andrew, angering William and Kate and reviving tensions over how the monarchy handles his scandal.

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What now for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie? Royal expert Emily Andrews thinks Prince William will eventually need them

While the York sisters face a tough time following their parents’ scandals, Emily Andrews thinks they’ll be an asset in the future

The Guardian - UK

Up the Minstermen? York close on promotion in epic National League battle

After a near-miss last season, the leaders York are two points clear of Rochdale, who they play on the final day, with three games to go

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York to call for end to ‘literally pointless’ Middle East war

Stephen Cottrell will go on to reference the ‘siloes and echo chambers’ of social media

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York will call for end to ‘pointless’ Middle East war

Stephen Cottrell will deliver his plea for ‘peace between warring nations’ to a congregation at York Minster on Easter Sunday.

Euronews

Forget Brussels and Paris: Here are Europe’s new unexpected chocolate capitals

Europe’s lesser-known chocolate cities are drawing attention this Easter, with Turin, Perugia and York ranked among the continent’s sweetest destinations.

Cycling Weekly

'Entertaining racing, exceptional backdrops, enthusiastic crowds' – Tour of Britain to return to Yorkshire

It might have been missed off the map for the men’s Tour de France, but Yorkshire will see some elite cycling in 2026 and 2027 after a new deal is announced

International Business Times UK

Sarah Ferguson Stripped of Freedom of the City of York over Jeffrey Epstein Friendship

Sarah Ferguson, former Duchess of York, loses her Freedom of the City title due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein, following a unanimous council vote.

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