Harrogate
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Woman killed after serious crash in North Yorkshire
A woman has died after a crash on a major North Yorkshire road this afternoon.
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Man, 20, wanted for failing to attend court over drug offences could be in York
A man wanted for allegedly failing to attend court over drug dealing offences could be in York, police have said.
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Latest on 'sexual assault' in York city centre
The Coppergate car park was closed and a nearby footpath connecting Piccadilly to the Castle Car Park was cordoned off under police guard on Thursday, October 1 after the reported incident at about 7pm the day before.
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Second homes tax sent for scrutiny after councillors demand more evidence
A 100 PER cent tax on second homes in North Yorkshire will be put under the spotlight after councillors said further evidence is needed on the policy’s impacts.
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Harrogate College asks former students and staff to say goodbye to old campus
Harrogate College is asking former students, staff and anyone with memories of its current Hornbeam Park campus to help mark the end of an era before the
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Bradford rapist jailed as victim reveals devastating impact of attacks
A man from Bradford has been jailed after being convicted of multiple offences including rape and sexual assault by penetration.
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Serious crash closes major route
A serious crash involving a number of vehicles has closed the M18 southbound between the exit and entry slips at J4 near Doncaster.
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Serious crash closes major road affecting York and North Yorkshire traffic
The county's police force said the A59 is closed at Flaxby and will be for some time. The area affected is close to the A1(M) motorway.
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Plans to replace fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub with new venue and seven flats
A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space.
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£1m rail investment at risk if Station Gateway plans are rejected
A £1 million investment in Scarborough’s railway station could be jeopardised if a planned redevelopment is refused, councillors have been warned.
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Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run targets £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
The Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run is aiming to raise £10,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research this year, as the festive event continues to grow.
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Knaresborough exhibition tells the stories of refugees building new lives in North Yorkshire
A new photographic exhibition in Knaresborough will give visitors the chance to hear directly from refugees who have settled in North Yorkshire, sharing their
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Hunt launched for 'dishevelled' North Yorkshire man
A ‘dishevelled’ man is wanted by police in North Yorkshire.
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Leeds rapist jailed as victim reveals devastating impact of his crimes
A Leeds man has been jailed for 19 years for a string of offences against women, including rape, assault by penetration, coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.
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Polar bear returns home from Yorkshire holiday – with his new best friend
A polar bear has left Yorkshire Wildlife Park after an extended stay – but his time in Doncaster proved so successful that his cousin and new companion is heading home with him.
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Public invited to 'say a few words' at memorial to much-missed Harrogate figure
A memorial is to be held to a hugely respected figure in Harrogate life who was awarded the CBE.
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First 30 customers at new supermarket get free gift on opening day
THE FIRST customers at a new supermarket opening at new store in Ryedale tomorrow (Thursday) will relieve a free gift.
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Nostalgia: Harrogate's role in early years of aviation will be revealed at event next week
The untold but remarkable story of the role of Harrogate in the early years of aviation will be revealed next week.
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York artist's tribute to much-loved Rowntree Park to go on display
A painting by Rebecca Cox, inspired by the beauty of Rowntree Park, has found a fitting new home in its café.
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Man ‘run over and killed’ after offering to mow woman’s lawn for £7.50, court told
A man was brutally run over and killed after he allegedly upset his murderer's mother after offering to mow her lawn for £7.50, a court was told.
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Date confirmed for Ripon's Christmas lights switch-on
Ripon’s Christmas lights switch-on will return next month with an afternoon of free family entertainment.
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North Yorkshire man jailed after travelling to Cumbria to break into home
A North Yorkshire man has been jailed for more than four years after travelling across the north of England to break into a home.
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The investor-state dispute settlement needs greater scrutiny - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Prof Dave Evans, Wymondham.
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New shop opens in busy York suburb
A new shop has opened its doors in a York suburb after a renovation project.
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UK pastry champion's York café is named best in region
UK pastry champion's York café, Florian Poirot Patisserie & Cafe on Shambles, York, wins best café award.
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Next steps for one of UK's largest regeneration schemes in York backed
One of the UK's largest regeneration schemes which is taking place in York has taken a step forward.
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Unusual bench stolen from York allotments
A bench has been stolen from a York allotments.
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'I think it's going to be short-lived' - sister speaks out after killer denied parole
The sister of a murdered woman has spoken of her relief after the killer who killed was denied parole - but added that she is concerned about what could happen if he is released.
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North Yorkshire Police officer who compared PC’s skin colour to chocolate bars sacked
A North Yorkshire Police officer who compared their colleagues' skin colour to Galaxy, Bounty and Milky Way chocolate bars has been sacked.
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Yorkshire tearooms Bettys wins gold award for its Yorkshire shortbread biscuits
At the annual Great British Food Awards Bettys tearooms has achieved a gold award for its Yorkshire shortbread biscuits.
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Person injured after crash between car and scooter in coastal North Yorkshire town
A person has sustained a 'deep cut' after a crash between a car and a scooter in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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10 adorable dogs available for adoption at the RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch
The RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch currently has nine dogs that are available for adoption.
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Harrogate MP labels army college 'abuse' allegations inquiry as important first step
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has hailed the inclusion of the town’s Army Foundation College in an independent investigation as an “important first step”.
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Knaresborough care home worker reaches final of national talent contest
Ayomide David Adegbite, a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home, has made it to the last eight of Care Sector’s Got Talent.
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Woman dies after collision on A59 near Flaxby
North Yorkshire Police appealed for witnesses after the crash near the village of Flaxby.
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Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump pens 'brilliantly special' book about life as a cleaner
Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump has written an acclaimed new book about his experiences as a cleaner in the aftermath of the campaign. Chris Burn reports.
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Dating someone new? This little-known check can tell you about a partner's past
North Yorkshire Police is reminding people of Clare’s Law which lets them check a partner’s history of domestic abuse and violent behaviour.
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What's On the Harrogate district this autumn with the best shows and the best venues
If you are planning to go out this weekend in the Harrogate district – or in the next month or so – here are the shows, gigs and comedy not to miss:
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Harrogate care home saxophonist reaches final of Care Sector’s Got Talent
A self-taught saxophonist who works as a kitchen assistant at Bilton Hall Nursing Home has reached the final of the annual Care Sector’s Got Talent competition.
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Tom Gordon reaches 250 spoken contributions in Parliament
Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has reached a milestone 250 spoken contributions in Parliament, just over two years into
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More frequent Whitby train services under consideration, Government says
THE Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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Wetherby Silver Band reaches new heights at national championships
Wetherby Silver Band celebrates milestone
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New pub, shop and homes planned for fire-ravaged Knaresborough Cricketers
‘It will provide a vibrant, functional and attractive addition to Knaresborough’s community’
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Yorkshire Water's £1.5m sewage reduction scheme in Ripon falls short
The firm says the scheme to reduce storm overflow discharges has not performed as expected.
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The extra £115 bill facing many students moving to York
York has been ranked among the most expensive university cities in the UK for student parking.
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Reopening Brexit negotiations would be 'terrible idea', Kemi Badenoch tells Burnham
Kemi Badenoch received a long standing ovation for attacking Reform UK, accusing the party of debating whether her children are English.
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Family raises alarm after child's fingers become wedged in wooden toy
Firefighters went to the aid of a child whose fingers had got stuck in a wooden toy.
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Balaclava-clad teenager jailed after throwing brick at police vehicle
A 19-year-old man has been jailed after deliberately targeting a Cleveland Police vehicle and throwing a brick at its windscreen while travelling through Redcar.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.