More than 90, 000 people are expected in York for the annual four-day Ebor meeting which started on Wednesday.

BBC: York's Ebor meeting pulls in the crowds

Neighbours heard John Kirk shout for help and called the fire brigade to his home in Ebor Street, South Shields.

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York's Ebor Festival and the July Cup meeting at Newmarket will both culminate on a Saturday, rather than a Friday.

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The Dante meeting is the first to be held at York since the Ebor event was cancelled last August because of flooding.

BBC: Fahey pleased to return to York

And Fahey, who picked up the award for the most winners at York for the third consecutive season last year, said the loss of the Ebor meeting was devastating.

BBC: Fahey pleased to return to York

The new series will encompass British racing's key festivals, including the Guineas at Newmarket, the Epsom Derby , Royal Ascot, the Newmarket July Festival, Glorious Goodwood, the Ebor Festival at York and Doncaster's St Leger.

BBC: Ascot to hosts Champions' Day in horse racing revamp