About York

York is a city in North Yorkshire in Northern England that lies on the River Ouse.Its rich Roman and Viking history form the basis for a range of tourist attractions that draw thousands of visitors to the city every year with ancient structures such as Cliffords Tower, York Minster, Micklegate Bar and York City Walls nestling alongside the contemporary architecture of modern York. The city and its surrounding area has an enviable selection of museums with the National Railway Museum, Richard III Museum, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Air Museum and Yorkshire Museum And Gardens all on offer to both residents and visitors. York's city centre also offers excellent shopping with an array of both high street chains and more unusual independent shops as well as lively nightlife that has as many pubs as you'll find in any other city centre.

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Drunk man rescued from river boat
A man is rescued by firefighters after he is discovered drunk in a boat on the River Ouse.

Biker dies in three-vehicle crash
A motorcyclist dies in a road crash involving another bike and a pick-up vehicle in North Yorkshire.

Air crash victim's body recovered
Investigators have recovered the body of a North Yorkshire businessman who died in the Air France jet crash.

Power station protesters guilty
Environment campaigners are found guilty of obstructing a train carrying coal to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire.

'Steepest' rollercoaster opens
A rollercoaster at a North Yorkshire theme park is set to be officially recognised as the steepest in the world.

Trainer cleared in army bullying
An army trainer has been cleared of neglecting his duty over the alleged bullying of recruits at a base in North Yorkshire.

Pay rise for NHS chair criticised
Union officials criticise an NHS Trust which covers North Yorkshire after it voted to more than double its chairman's salary.

Appeal after skull found at sea
Police in North Yorkshire appeal to the public for help in establishing the identity of a man whose skull was found in the sea off Teesside.

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