York
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North Yorkshire man admits being a voyeur
A North Yorkshire man has been put on the sex offenders’ register and given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to voyeurism.
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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value
The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
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Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire: Roadmap of a heritage written in stone
Two miles east of the A1(M) on the Leeds to Selby road, the 21st century trappings of a designated trunk road brush hard up against Monk Fryston’s remarkable heritage and dominate the village.
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Yorkshire village shares £1m in Postcode Lottery win - as one resident scoops £378k
A tiny Yorkshire village has scooped a £1m win in the latest Postcode Lottery draw - with one resident scooping more than £350,000.
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How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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Crack cocaine dealer who hid drugs in his buttocks jailed for six years
A crack cocaine dealer who hid drugs in his buttocks when caught by police has been jailed for six years.
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Man, 57, dies after two-car crash on busy Yorkshire road as police make arrest
A man has died and a woman has been injured following a crash in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.
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Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
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Call for crackdown on troublemakers as youngsters ‘cause chaos’ in York suburb
Councillors are calling for new police powers to crackdown on trouble in a York suburb. Acomb has been subjected to multiple reports of anti-social behaviour in recent weeks. And it seems to be peaking again as we enter the half term break....
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North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Tree falls on car at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on a car at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.
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Paedophile sent back to jail after hiding dating apps on his phone
A convicted paedophile who tried to stop police from monitoring his internet use has been sent back to jail.
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Harrogate firm wins £12.5m deal to improve energy efficiency of homes
Harrogate-based firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to upgrade homes for social housing provider MHS Homes.
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Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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More attractions close in York and North Yorkshire due to Storm Boelo
Many attractions are closed today (Sunday) in York and North Yorkshire because of the bad weather. More venues have announced they are not opening since we posted our last update on Friday. These include Castle Howard, Clifford’s Tower in...
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Car review: This Chery Tiggo 4 is less than £20,000
So, the UK car market is incredibly conservative. That’s what we have always been told by manufacturers who have tried and usually failed to gain a foothold in one of the world’s most competitive markets. Names such as Daewoo, Saab and, more recently, Infiniti launched with a flourish but eventually withdrew. SEAT, it was announced recently, will soon cease to be.
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North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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Delays, cancellations and diversions at Leeds Bradford Airport as Storm Boelo hits
High winds from Storm Boelo has forced flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to be delayed, diverted and, in some cases, cancelled.
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Samoan recipes: Baked aubergine with whipped feta, pickled radish and chickpeas
Baked aubergine with whipped feta, pickled radish and chickpeas
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.
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Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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York attractions shut, roads blocked and power cuts as Storm Boelo hits - LIVE
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.
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Tree falls on car at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on a car at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.
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Hundreds of homes without power in York as Storm Boelo batters area
Hundreds of homes in York have been left without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter the area.
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360,000-chicken farm: Opposition grows near Ripon despite new manure plans
Opposition to plans for a massive poultry farm in North Yorkshire continues to grow despite the developer submitting new information aimed at easing concerns over the disposal of thousands of tonnes of chicken manure.
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How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.
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'Dirty old man' jailed for molesting underage girl at North Yorkshire bus station
A ‘dirty old man’ sexually assaulted a girl at a North Yorkshire bus station and groped a woman police officer in separate incidents, York Crown Court heard.
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York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.
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York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.
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Main road in North Yorkshire town reopens to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town has reopened to traffic.
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Crash closes main York road – Emergency services on scene
A crash has closed a main York road tonight (Saturday). Police have closed Boroughbridge Road while they deal with the incident. Drivers say they have been stuck for 90 minutes. Crash location It’s reported to be between the Crispy Chinese...
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Fraser Farms, Denby Dale: Pioneering agriculture hub to focus on the lessons of agroecology
Two first generation farmers behind a 450-acre regenerative agriculture project have been selected for an initiative which will see their farm developed as a hub for agroecological learning for food and farm workers in the North.