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Lion bites on skeleton provide first evidence of gladiator’s combat with wild beasts

Skeleton of young gladiator dug out from York cemetery in 2004

The Independent UK

Bite marks show evidence of gladiators fighting lions, experts say

The discovery on remains found in York highlight how humans fighting large cats was entertainment on the edge of the Roman empire.

Evening Standard

Bite marks on York skeleton reveal first evidence of ‘gladiators’ fighting lions

Study offers rare insight into human-animal combat during Roman empire

The Guardian - UK

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Lion mauled gladiator to death 1,800 years ago in Roman Britain, controversial study suggests

A skeleton in England may have belonged to a gladiator who died fighting a large cat, possibly a lion, a new study finds.

LiveScience

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York advocates for young cancer victims

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York wants teenagers and young adults battling cancer to be thought of in the National Cancer Plan for England, so they can get diagnosed faster, as well as get better access to clinical trials and mental health support.

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Archbishop of York pays tribute to ‘witty, lively’ Pope Francis

The Archbishop of York has paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death was announced by the Vatican.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York: Saying Lord’s Prayer with Pope Francis changed me

Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to the Pope after his death aged 88.

Evening Standard

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Archbishop of York voices support for parish following ‘hate crime’ on church

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell said he was ‘deeply saddened’ a church building and gravestones were daubed with offensive graffiti.

The Independent UK

‘Calculated’ carer stole £17,000 from elderly residents at York care home ‘to spend on gambling and takeaways’

‘Pratt knew which residents would be the most vulnerable to financial exploitation, and these were the people she targeted’, North Yorkshire Police said

The Independent UK

Harvey Weinstein’s New York retrial is about to begin. Here’s where his cases stand

The Hollywood powerhouse, who’s been behind bars on rape and assault charges, faces his third trial this week after a court tossed his New York conviction

The Independent UK

Israel’s latest strike on Gaza hospital is ‘appalling’, says Archbishop of York

Patients were forced to evacuate and a girl died as people fled the Anglican-run Al-Ahli Hospital.

Evening Standard

Lady Victoria Hervey claims Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre ‘destroyed’ by ‘four days to live’ post

The aristocrat, who once dated the Duke of York, alleges she’s been vindicated for questioning Giuffre’s story of a bus crash

Evening Standard

Iron age hoard found in North Yorkshire could change Britain’s history

More than 800 objects unearthed near Melsonby show the north was ‘definitely not a backwater’ 2,000 years ago

The Guardian - UK

Detectorist finds ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Iron Age hoard that could change Britain’s history

The remarkable find offers insights about the wealth and power dynamics of 1st century Britain

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Huge Iron Age hoard could alter understanding of ancient elites

The find in Melsonby, North Yorkshire, by a metal detectorist is one of the most important ever found, Historic England has said.

International Business Times

England Begin Women's Six Nations Title Defence With Dominant Win Over Italy

England launched their Women's Six Nations title defence with a commanding 38-5 bonus-point win over Italy in York on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Inside the fight in small-town Maine where Trump’s tariffs are having a major impact on parking

The town of York initially ordered 17 kiosks from MacKay Meters, which is a Quebec-based company, but has been forced to reduce the order to 13

The Guardian - UK

‘I want us to get it right’: Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour’s reluctant rebel

Believing her party should help the poorest, the York Central MP spoke out on winter fuel payments, overseas aid, Waspi women and now benefit cuts

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The Independent UK

Airbnb hosts charged with manslaughter after mother and daughter killed in fire

Dennis and Meredith Darcy were arrested following the tragic incident that took place in the town of Clinton, New York, last year

The Independent UK

Helena Rowland handed fly-half reins as Red Roses begin Women’s Six Nations

The Loughborough playmaker starts at 10 for the first time at international level for three years as England face Italy in York

WhatToWatch

The Lady: cast, plot and everything we know

The Lady charts the rise and fall of Jane Andrews, the former royal dresser to the Duchess of York.

The Guardian - UK

Bob Towner obituary

Other lives: Housing director in York who strove to give council tenants a greater say in decisions about the property in which they live

The Independent UK

Met Office issues 10-hour fog and travel disruption weather warning

Warning covers large areas of the North East and Yorkshire, including Durham, Newcastle and York

Evening Standard

London leaver: 'even though I'm from Yorkshire I'd got used to the convenience of London'

Leaving her childhood home on the east coast of Yorkshire and heading off to Cambridge University was a massive culture shock for Mary Appleton, but one she embraced.

The Guardian - UK

All the ingredients but no signature dish: England’s attack seeks sizzle

After unconvincing back-to back victories England need to find a cutting edge against Italy

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