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• The sculptor behind a statue being created in memory of a beloved York duck said he had been "quite inspired" by the story.

  As revealed by The Press on Monday (May 20), a life-sized bronze statue of Long Boi, who lived on the University of York's campus, is currently being designed after he was declared missing presumed dead by officials.

• AN investigation has been launched into a "defect" on a major road in York city centre.

  A sinkhole-like divot was first noticed on the northbound side of Gillygate on Friday, May 17.

• A POPULAR children’s attraction near York is set to open its campsite for the Summer.

  William’s Den, in North Cave, near York, in East Yorkshire is owned and run by Tor and Christian Carver and reopens the site on Friday (May 24).

• Italian-style café culture could be coming to a central York street.

  Leeds-based La Bottega Milanese has submitted plans to convert the former Supercuts site at 4 New Street into an Italian coffee shop and continental bar.

• THOUSANDS are expected to line the streets of York and visit the Knavesmire for the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in North Yorkshire early next month.

  On Saturday June 1, is York Pride, the cities largest one day free festival delivered by a team of dedicated volunteers.

• A fast-growing pub group has added another North Yorkshire country pub to its portfolio.

  Crazy Rabbit Inns has bought the Stapylton Arms in Wass, between Helmsley and Easingwold, and will give the gastro-pub a sympathetic refurbishment and better facilities.

• The York shop where a murderer on parole stole £17,000 will continue to give ex-prisoners a chance to rehabilitate themselves.

  Shared Earth’s management knew about Alison Ramsay’s conviction when it took her on as a sales assistant.

• A PRISONER serving a life sentence for murder stole £17,000 from a York business when she got a job with it while on parole, York magistrates heard.

  Alison Ramsay, 58, worked at the Fair Trade and ethical products specialist shop Shared Earth for six years, rising to be shop manager, said Kimari Storey.