Since Mr Assad’s fall, dozens of Syrians have been killed in acts of revenge, according to activists and monitors, the vast majority of them from the minority Alawite community, an offshoot of Shiite ...

The man was arrested on assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct and a weapons charge after the attack at 10.15pm on Tuesday which left a 42-year-old man with an ...

North Yorkshire Police say Jamie Middleton is missing from Sherburn in Elmet near Tadcaster. A police spokesman said: “Our officers are currently searching for 37-year-old Jamie who has been missing ...

York-based artists are hoping to get local people on board as they prepare to draw up designs for a mural in Acomb’s Front Street. Art of Protest Creative Director and founder Jeff Clark said the firm ...

There was big retail news too. A new tenant - Go Outdoors - was announced for the long vacant John Lewis store at the Vangarde Centre by Monks Cross. The store opened in a fanfare of publicity in ...

From Wheldrake Woods to Strensall Common, here are some of the best walks to enjoy on Boxing Day 2024 in and around North Yorkshire.

A taxi hit six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, with three people — including a nine-year-old boy — transported to hospitals for their injuries. A New York Police Department ...

A CLUB that helps communities across the city could be the answer to over-indulgence during the festive season.

More than 400 homes in York were better protected from flooding in 2024, the Environment Agency said on the ninth anniversary of the devastating Boxing Day floods. The year saw the completion of the ...

Patrick Mahomes was at his brilliant best to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to the top spot in the AFC with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mahomes threw for three touchdowns and 320 yards ...

Several Boxing Day newspapers feature images of members of the Royal Family after they attended the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham. The Daily Mirror features a picture of a beaming ...

Boxing Day is a popular choice for outdoor swimmers hoping to enjoy a festive dip. On Christmas Day, bathers across the country took advantage of the milder temperatures to take the plunge. The ...