Housebuilder Persimmon, which was founded in the city, has taken over sponsorship of the south stand at the LNER Community Stadium.

Jo, 38, and Sarah Patton, 37, along with their five children, have taken on a fresh challenge by becoming the new owners of Totally Awesome Toy Shop in Colliergate.

As The Press previously reported, the market - formerly St Nicholas Fair - has brought more than 75 'alpine chalets' to Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square.