July 2026
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New mural created by patients and staff transforms York hospital ward
A new mural at Foss Park Hospital was created by patients and staff on the Ebor ward in collaboration with artist Griselda Goldsbrough.
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Family cat dies after incident in North Yorkshire village
A cat has died after a crash with an alleged illegal e-bike in Eastfield, near Scarborough.
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Man arrested after alleged firearm 'discharge' outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre
A firearm was allegedly discharged outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre in Bull Lane at 2.19am this morning. Police said no-one was hurt and that…
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Sainsbury’s shoppers warned of major change to Nectar rewards
Sainsbury’s shoppers are being urged to add their Nectar details before ordering groceries through Uber Eats following a major expansion of the…
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Police launched reporter phone surveillance after MI5 agent murder
BBC tribunal win reveals new information about hidden data collection.
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Lorry driver gets suspended prison term for injuring woman on North York Moors
A Darlington man has been given a suspended jail sentence after his driving on the North York Moors seriously injured another road user.
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‘It was humiliating’ - Disabled visitor’s upset on York bus prompts driver retraining
A disabled journalist said he felt "humiliated" when a York bus driver tried to prevent him from boarding because of a powered attachment…
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York Hospital takes further steps to ensure solar panels are safe after Malton fire
York Hospital has said it is taking further steps to ensure its solar panels are fire safe after a huge blaze at Malton hospital was revealed to be…
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US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed holds interest rates
Bank’s chair pledges to keep up fight against inflation but decision brings fears of a failure to keep pace
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Revenge SEO: How a fired contractor erased 90% of our traffic
Revoking access is a security event, not an afterthought
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Angry Trump hits out at Supreme Court justices over cost of his losses
President claims highest court has deprived U.S. of ‘trillions and trillions of dollars’ by ruling against him
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Miracle escape for man who walked 10 miles with steel pole piercing his body
David Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole
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Harrogate widow turns grief into lifeline for hundreds
A Harrogate widow who founded a bereavement support group following the death of her husband says she hopes nobody has to face grief alone.
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FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina after World Cup
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.
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Newcastle: Eddie Howe to leave as manager with immediate effect
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
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North Yorkshire schools introduce lockable phone pouches for pupils
The Heritage Coast Federation has introduced lockable phone pouches as part of a new digital safety initiative.
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Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, Congo says
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo
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EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
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More than 180 businesses back nostalgic postcard campaign in North Yorkshire
The Picture Perfect campaign, running across North Yorkshire through the Tourism Network, encourages visitors to take a digital break.
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Family cat dies after incident in North Yorkshire village
A cat has died after a crash with an alleged illegal e-bike in Eastfield, near Scarborough.
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Stephen Fleming: England appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach, with Joe Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
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Meet the worker behind Bridlington station's award-winning floral displays
Andrew Loxton, who works for Northern at Bridlington’s Grade II-listed station, has transformed Bridlington station into a vibrant garden.
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What the DVSA’s new MOT rules mean for drivers
The new rules are designed to crack down on ‘ghost MOTs’
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Man arrested after firearm incident outside Yorkshire mosque
A man has been arrested after a firearm was discharged outside a mosque, police have said.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
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Award-winning babyballet programme launches classes in York and Selby
An award-winning children's ballet programme, under the babyballet franchise, is coming to York and Selby.
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Village open gardens event in Ampleforth raises thousands for good causes
Ampleforth & District Gardening Club recently hosted its first village open garden event in 14 years.
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York Mosque president praises ‘brave’ member for phoning police after ‘shot fired’
A “brave member" of York Mosque contacted police after a shot was reportedly fired outside, the mosque's president has said.
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Lloyds Bank to cut £2bn in costs as part of AI-powered strategy
Chief executive says the four-year plan will lead to greater efficiency but gives no details of potential job losses
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UK’s record-breaking heatwaves led to almost 3,000 deaths
England saw its hottest June on record with temperatures hitting 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk
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How silicon photonics lights the way for data centers
Silicon photonics offers a scalable path to AI data center growth
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TCL’s Tab A1 Is a Budget Tablet That Does Not Feel Cheap
For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.
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When new £1.6m riverside bar and restaurant is opening in York
Details about the opening of a new £1.6 million York riverside bar and restaurant with an on-site brewery have been revealed.
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Woman, 26, dies in two-car collision on A170 near Pickering
The woman was driving a car when it collided with another vehicle on the A170, police say.
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Is district cooling the solution we need for extreme heat in cities? | New Scientist
Networks of pipes carrying chilled water have proven to be an efficient way to cool hospitals and universities. Now, they are expanding into cities as heatwaves increase in the US and Europe
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UK travel company collapses into liquidation after 22 years
In a notice published in the Gazette on July 26, it was confirmed the business had gone into liquidation
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‘Grey lump with orange wings’: hummingbird hawk-moths descend on UK gardens
Boom in hummingbird hawk-moth sightings put down to hot weather, strong winds and food scarcity in Europe
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AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.
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‘We want people to reflect’ says York Mosque founder after ‘shot fired’ outside
A founder of York Mosque has called for people to reflect on the city’s wider relationship with the place of worship after a shot was reportedly…
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Councillors clash over ‘inability to deliver a toy station’ at North Yorkshire beach
Councillors have clashed over plans for a beach toy library in a popular North Yorkshire seaside town.
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Thief went on crime spree after law prevented magistrates from jailing him
A violent shoplifter allowed to walk free from court under a new law went straight back to stealing, York magistrates heard.
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Limited-edition whisky launched by distillery to celebrate Yorkshire Day
Spirit of Yorkshire has launched a limited-edition Filey Bay whiskey to celebrate Yorkshire Day.
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'Once more under threat' - support pours in for York Mosque after alleged shot fire
Community leaders are urging residents to join them in condemning violence against a religion after a shot was allegedly fired outside York Mosque.
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First-of-kind Guillain-Barré drug switches off part of immune system | New Scientist
A treatment that turns off the bit of the immune system that goes haywire in Guillain-Barré syndrome may be the first targeted therapy approved for the autoimmune condition
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Martin Lewis criticises 'misleading and unnecessary' major crisp brand packaging
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has criticised the information on a packet of Wotsits, saying it is "misleading"
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'We worked for 50 years and saved £350,000 - but our pension pot doesn't cover monthly bills'
A couple who worked for 50 years and saved £350,000 in investments for a "comfortable retirement" say their pension pot doesn't cover their monthly bills.
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East Riding Council report highlights business growth and tourism success
East Riding of Yorkshire Council's 2025-26 Impact Report highlights support provided through Invest East Yorkshire and Visit East Yorkshire.
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York St John University launches free webinars for results day support
York St John University is offering free online webinars to help prospective students and families navigate the entry process.
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Law firm faces backlash after joining Trump’s fight against E. Jean Carroll verdict
President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to toss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll
