Fiona Callow

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Women's role in story of York Minster window highlighted

2 days ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Women's role in Minster window's story highlightedFiona CallowBBCKirsty Mitchell (left) and Dr Jennie England (right) have both been involved in putting together the Visions, Voices, Vocations exhibition at York MinsterA stained glass window which serves as a memorial to the 1,514 servicewomen of the British Empire who died in World War One is the focus of a new exhibition at York Minster.
The York woman who has won a place at circus school

3 days ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

'I'm going to circus school to study clowning'Fiona CallowBeccy Thomas/SuppliedBeccy Thomas has secured a place at the National Centre for Circus ArtsA teenager with a talent for aerial acrobatics has secured a place at "circus school" to study clowning and trapeze. Beccy Thomas, 18, from Rufforth near York, will enrol on a showmanship course at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London.
'Rock Showman' uncovers sandstone stegosaur

6 days ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

'Rock Showman' uncovers sandstone stegosaurFiona CallowSteve Cousins/www.YorkshireCoast.rocksSteve Cousins - aka the Rock Showman - regularly leads fossil walks along the Yorkshire coastA geology tour guide has discovered a fossilised dinosaur footprint believed to be 170m years old along the coast near Whitby. Steve Cousins, aka the "Rock Showman", was taking a school trip on an educational fossil walk at Saltwick Bay when he noticed the imprint in a sandstone rock.
Richmond museum showcases donkeys and their role in wartime

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Donkey display highlights role of animals in wartimeFiona CallowBBCSarah Booth from the Donkey Breed Society, with Teddy the miniature donkey A military museum in North Yorkshire had a very different type of visitor today - one with long ears, four legs and an important role in conflicts, past and present. The Green Howards Museum in Richmond hosted Tom, Maurice and Teddy, from Blackberry Donkeys, as part of its ongoing Animals Allies exhibition.
Police hail fall in anti-social behaviour in trouble hotspots

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

Image source, North Yorkshire PoliceImage caption, The reduction comes after the launch of the Home Office-funded 'Hotspot Response' policing initiative last yearAnti-social behaviour (ASB) in North Yorkshire trouble hotspots has reduced by more than 76% in certain areas, according to new figures.
Police hail fall in anti-social behaviour in trouble hotspots

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Police hail fall in anti-social behaviour hotspotsFiona CallowNorth Yorkshire PoliceThe reduction comes after the launch of the Home Office-funded 'Hotspot Response' policing initiative last yearAnti-social behaviour (ASB) in North Yorkshire trouble hotspots has reduced by more than 76% in certain areas, according to new figures.
The Ukrainian theatre company bringing community to the fore

1 week ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

'The audience cried hearing Ukrainian songs at our show'Fiona CallowFiona Callow/BBCDara Klymenko (centre) runs DSpace, a Ukrainian theatre companyWhen Dara Klymenko arrived in Yorkshire after escaping the war in Ukraine she had no idea whether she'd have to give up her love for the theatre. The 26-year-old professional actress moved in with a host family in Malton in 2022 and began working at a nursery, but found she "couldn't live" without the creative arts.
Donor offers £1.2m to complete St Michael le Belfrey project

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Donor offers £1.2m to save stalled church projectFiona CallowBBC/ Emily JohnsonRenovation works started at St Michael Le Belfrey in 2024An anonymous donor has offered to pay £1.2m towards the cost of renovating a church in York after the project stalled due to a change in tax laws. Works at St Michael Le Belfrey began last year but alterations to a government grant scheme left the future of the project hanging in the balance.
Patience TV drama set to begin filming second series in York

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

York TV drama set to begin filming second seriesFiona CallowChannel 4/Eagle Eye ProductionsScenes for Patience were filmed at York landmarks including Clifford's Tower, the Shambles and York MinsterA hit TV drama set in York is due to start filming its second series next month. Airing earlier this year, Channel 4's Patience became the broadcaster's biggest drama of 2025 so far and averaged 4.2 million viewers.
Police appeal after burglary at former retirement home

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Fiona Callow

Appeal after burglary at former retirement homeFiona CallowIan S/GeographThe incident took place at Fircroft Lodge on Wighill Lane, TadcasterBurglars have broken into a historic building in North Yorkshire and caused damage estimated to run into thousands of pounds, police have said. The incident took place at Fircroft Lodge on Wighill Lane, Tadcaster, between Friday 9 May and Thursday 15 May. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.