Yorkshire woman escapes Dubai before Iran bombing of airport

by Morgan Ross - May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Photograph of Dubai airport during conflict with Iran

Lynne Stones, 67, from Great Ayton, has told The Yorkie how she escaped Dubai just hours before Iran's bombing of the airport. She had gone to Dubai "on a bit of a jolly" with her friend Denise since they had been to the city before and loved shopping there together. Conflict has

York Labour MP Wants To Bring Back Drinking In Stands At Football

by Tianie Cummings - May 12, 2025May 19, 2025

Labour MP Luke Charters has sparked a national debate after suggesting holding trials to allow fans to drink in the stands at live football matches. He said that "we need a modern approach to a modern game" in regards to drinking at football games. Charters brought up the issue of drinking in

Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian capital

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by Poppy Marshall - January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the Three Powers Plaza in Brasilia. Last night thousands of supporters ambushed the National Congress building, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court – causing major damage to each building. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration took place on January 1st 2023 after closely

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