Fiona Callow

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Fans of York Murton Park museum's much-loved cat pay for surgery

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Much-loved museum cat's fans pay for her surgeryFiona CallowMurton ParkMorgana is now recovering after the local community in York paid for her treatmentOne of the nine lives of a museum's much-loved cat has been saved thanks to members of the local community paying for her to undergo surgery. Morgana, 12, could usually be spotted strolling around York's Murton Park and sunbathing in the site's recreated Viking village, but she recently needed treatment to remove growths on her neck and head.
Scarborough dealer of 'dangerous' synthetic opioid jailed

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Fiona Callow

Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceImage caption, Brian Hollywood was jailed for 11 years at York Crown Court on TuesdayA North Yorkshire drug dealer has been jailed for 11 years for attempting to distribute a potentially fatal synthetic opioid. Drugs seized by police from Brian Hollywood, 30, in January were initially thought to be class C Xanax, however further tests discovered they were class A nitazenes.
Scarborough dealer of 'dangerous' synthetic opioid jailed

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Dealer of 'dangerous' synthetic opioid jailedFiona CallowNorth Yorkshire PoliceBrian Hollywood was jailed for 11 years at York Crown Court on TuesdayA North Yorkshire drug dealer has been jailed for 11 years for attempting to distribute a potentially fatal synthetic opioid. Drugs seized by police from Brian Hollywood, 30, in January were initially thought to be class C Xanax, however further tests discovered they were class A nitazenes.
Harrogate art gallery to display female refugees' art project

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Gallery to display refugee art projectFiona CallowNorth Yorkshire CouncilThe 'dastarkhan' or tablecloth was created by Afghan women now living in North YorkshireArtwork created by Afghan women who fled their home to settle in North Yorkshire will be displayed at a Harrogate art gallery throughout Refugee Week. As part of a six-week project at The Royal Pump Room Museum the women worked together on creating a 'dastarkhan' or tablecloth.
Whitby air cadets face closure without new volunteers

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Air cadets face closure without new volunteersFiona CallowRAF/SuppliedWhitby 740 Squadron takes part in a number of activities - including flyingAn RAF air cadet squadron could be forced to close if it cannot recruit more volunteers to help run it. Whitby's 740 Squadron currently has three instructors and about 15 cadets, but is set to lose one member of staff due to other work commitments.
The underwater world of snorkels and strategy

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Snorkels, splashing and strategy - the world of OctopushFiona CallowBBC/Fiona CallowYork Octopush are holding a free trial session for would-be playersOctopush - or Underwater Hockey - was devised more than 70 years ago as a way to keep diving enthusiasts occupied during the winter. It has now grown to accommodate more than 1,800 players and almost 70 registered clubs across the UK, but just what is it?
Snorkels, splashing and strategy - the world of Octopush

2 weeks ago | aol.com | Fiona Callow

Octopush - or Underwater Hockey - was devised more than 70 years ago as a way to keep diving enthusiasts occupied during the winter. It has now grown to accommodate more than 1,800 players and almost 70 registered clubs across the UK, but just what is it? "It's a lot more active, a lot more engaging and a lot more fun than swimming or sitting in a bath, or other forms of being wet," Richard Allum tells me before he adjusts his snorkel and disappears underwater, with a flick of his flippers.
Exhibition in York celebrates legacy of famous Willow nightclub

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

'Love it or hate it' nightclub's legacy celebratedFiona CallowWillow Community Digital Archive/Ceri Oakes PhotographyThe exhibition in York will reveal archive footage from the height of The Willow nightclub's fameThe legacy of an "important and symbolic" city nightclub famous for its free prawn crackers and decades-spanning pop playlist is to be celebrated at a special show.
Man, 70, dies in collision with military truck

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Man, 70, dies in collision with military truckFiona CallowGoogleThe collision happened on Catterick Road on Wednesday, police sayA 70-year-old man has died after the mobility scooter he was riding collided with a military truck, police have said. The crash happened at about 12.50 BST on Wednesday on the A6136 Catterick Road near the junction with Colburn Lane, close to Catterick Garrsion. The man was airlifted to hospital but died during the journey, according to North Yorkshire Police.
York roadworks uncover remains of medieval hospital

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Fiona Callow

Image source, City of York CouncilImage caption, The find is believed to be part of one of the largest medieval hospitals in the north of EnglandHistoric remains believed to be part of one of the largest medieval hospitals in the north of England have been uncovered during emergency roadworks in York. The works began after a sinkhole opened up outside the Theatre Royal on St Leonard's Place in May.