Harrogate
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Tributes paid to MBE recpients killed in A171 crash
Alan Charlton, 90, and Joy McCulloch, 74 ,died in a crash near Scaling Dam on Friday, police say.
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Analysis: Tories upbeat with Kemi Badenoch popularity despite quiet conference
Kemi Badenoch is currently significantly more popular than her party.
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Harrogate fitness entrepreneur launches new wellness e-book
Harrogate fitness entrepreneur and endurance athlete Olivia Jarvis has launched a new recipe e-book after almost a decade working in the health and fitness industry.
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Wakefield man admits murder of wife whose body was found in freezer
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife whose body was found in a freezer at their home in West Yorkshire.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.
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Developer explains reason behind cut to £240k schools and play area cash
The developer behind a new housing development in Catterick Garrison has said explained why it has slashed £240k funding for schools and a play area.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says mayor
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said.
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Harrogate pop stars turned media business owners talk about new project 3,000 ft in a hot air balloon
Two best friends from a Harrogate village have talked about their journey from pop stars to global media business owners and why their latest project involved suspending an artist 3,000 ft in the air beneath a hot air balloon.
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Free Harrogate event to help businesses tackle cyber threats
A free event offering cyber security advice to local businesses is returning to Harrogate this month.
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Fire started deliberately in popular North Yorkshire park - police called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Scarborough was called to Glen Gardens in Filey at 5.05pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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State Pension age could be cut to help young people get jobs – DWP must respond
A petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help young people get jobs has passed 10,000 signatures, triggering a Government response.
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North Yorkshire Airbnbs will not be exempt from tourist tax - mayor
Only applying it to hotels would be "disgraceful", says councillor.
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Body found as police search for missing 55-year-old man
Police searching for missing 55-year-old Paul Wilson from Normanby have found the body of a man.
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Ripon hotel to host an evening with Wayne Rooney
Former England captain Wayne Rooney will share stories from his football career at Grantley Hall this month.
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Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Man jailed after woman in her 70s fought off attempted rape in Sheffield park
A man who tried to rape a woman in her 70s as she walked through a Sheffield park has been jailed after she bravely fought him off and helped police identify her attacker.
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Police appeal after reports of TV stolen from garden of York home
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a theft from the garden of a York home.
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Wetherby’s growth must not come at the expense of the River Wharfe
Wetherby Green councillor calls for answers on housing threat to River Wharfe
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Greens ask what will happen to Yorkshire’s Youth Parliament
Harrogate councillors question future of UK Youth Parliament
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Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop
Amazon Prime Day has landed, but not every bargain is what it seems. Here are the deals worth knowing about – plus the scams to watch for.
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Giving Mayors powers over water 'bonkers', Mayor says
Andy Burnham’s plan to give regional leaders more power over water utilities “frankly, is a bit bonkers”, a Conservative mayor has warned.
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North Yorkshire Police launch appeal after electric bike stolen from property in Knaresborough
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after an electric bike was stolen from a property in Knaresborough.
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Why scale, context and partnership matter in flood resilience
Flooding is often discussed in terms of individual places. A flooded road. A flooded home. A flooded community, writes Mark Henderson, Flood Risk Manager, City of York Council.
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Second man charged with murder after 57-year-old dies from serious injuries
A second man has been charged with murder as detectives continue to investigate the death of 57-year-old Wayne Solomon in Doncaster.
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Asda shoppers warned to stop using product immediately as safety recall issued
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers.
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Police appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Huddersfield crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was left seriously injured following a crash in Huddersfield.
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Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site
The Starbucks drive-thru is part of a £2 million development on Bluebird Way in Brough.
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HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away
HMRC has warned 1.1 million to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with self-employed turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.
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Man jailed for 5 years for raping sex worker in her North Yorkshire home
A man who raped a sex worker in her North Yorkshire home has been jailed for five years. Eisen Raganit had travelled from Stockport.
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Yorkshire Entrepreneur Launches Squeaker-Free Pet Brand Following Tragic Loss of Beloved Dachshund
A Whixkley dog owner is turning personal heartbreak into a regional safety campaign, warning pet lovers about the hidden dangers of loose toy squeakers.
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Harrogate Brigantes Rotary opens applications for another £50,00 for local good causes
Harrogate Brigantes Rotary is inviting charities and community organisations from Harrogate to apply for a share of a new £50,000 funding pot.
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Harrogate charities invited to apply for share of £50,000 fund
Harrogate charities and community groups are being invited to apply for a share of £50,000 from Harrogate Brigantes Rotary.
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Man wanted after alleged theft from North Yorkshire supermarket
North Yorkshire Police has released an image of a man they want to speak to following the alleged theft from a Co-op store in Whitby.
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Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of 3 October 2026.
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Grand Hotel drainage examined in probe into Scarborough South Bay water quality
SCARBOROUGH’S Grand Hotel has been included in investigations examining potential sources of bacteria affecting South Bay bathing water quality.
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Scarborough trawler threw corrosive substance in ex-girlfriend's face
A Scarborough man who threw a corrosive substance into the face of his ex-partner, causing burns, has been jailed for over two years.
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Yew Tree Lane Closed as Part of £15m Outer Harrogate Sewage Network Overhaul
A five-day road closure has taken effect on Yew Tree Lane as engineers enter the final pipeline stages of a massive £15 million regional wastewater upgrade.
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Country hotel near Ripon is to welcome Wayne Rooney for 'in person' event
A leading hotel near Ripon and Harrogate renowned for its five-star experience is hosting one of England’s greatest ever footballers.
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Yorkshire open-air pool drops temperature to 14°C for cold water swimming sessions
Yorkshire’s only heated open-air swimming pool is turning down the temperature for a month of cold water swimming – complete with hot drinks and a poolside sauna.
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New legal powers could ban 'intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings'
Hartlepool councillors are set to discuss potential new legal powers which could ban the “intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings” in the town.
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Refurbished Harrogate school library will 'strengthen links with the wider community'
A Harrogate school community is coming together this week for the opening of their newly refurbished school library.
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Man jailed for rape after removing condom during meet with sex worker
A Stockport man who raped a sex worker by removing his condom without her knowledge has been jailed.
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Three things UK households must do before turning on the heating this year
Heating experts have warned UK households to carry out four simple radiator checks before switching central heating on this autumn to cut energy bills.
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Nineteen community groups in Harrogate district to benefit from over £89,000 thanks to THE LOCAL FUND
Nineteen community groups across the Harrogate district will receive a share of more than £89,000 to support the vital work they carry out in communities across the area.
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The idea for a National Care Service should not be sacrificed over an obsession to lower taxes - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Bryn Glover, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon.