More than 300,000 tonnes of clay will be extracted from a York field for use in flood defences after councillors gave the go-ahead.

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• A MAJOR shop in York was evacuated after an incident.

  Several fire engines were at Marks & Spencer in Parliament Street with lights flashing at around 6pm tonight (Thursday, October 24).

• York's newest pub has opened in one of the city's most iconic streets.

  As The Press previously reported, the long-awaited opening of the King's Inn in Shambles has arrived. Owner and founder Steph Blair - also the founder of LICC in Back Swinegate

• A MEMORIAL for a famous York duck has sparked a row over what's on the menu at a city university.

  Animal rights charity PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - say the recently unveiled statue of Long Boi the duck at the University of York has prompted them to write to the university's chancellor.

• Plans to develop Coney Street by opening the area up to the riverside have been approved by City of York Council.

  A director at the Helmsley Group said he was “delighted” that the plans had been given the go ahead at a planning committee on Thursday (October 24), two years after they were first submitted.

• The family and friends of Victoria Taylor gathered at the side of the River Derwent to pay tribute to 'an amazing sister, auntie and doting mummy.'

  Candles and flowers were left near to where the 34-year-old's possessions were found.

• A massive solar farm, which would be as big as more than 2,600 football pitches, has been proposed between Selby and Tadcaster.

  London-based Island Green Power seek to build the scheme across five sites, using 1066 hectares (ha) of farmland to generate 500mw of power, enough to power up to 115,000 homes.

• A WELL-KNOWN artist is to play a popular York venue as part of her biggest ever UK headline tour.

  Sophie Ellis-Bextor will bring her latest show to York Barbican on Monday, May 26 next year kicking off in Glasgow on May 24

• Future Christmas Markets in York could be spread out so disabled people can park in the city centre and to avoid overcrowding following a call from councillors.

  Conservative Cllr Chris Steward said current arrangements meant the Christmas Market had to be crammed into Parliament Street while Labour’s Cllr Jane Burton said overcrowding was becoming dangerous.