York
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Perfume brand chooses York for its first shop in the North
Norfolk Natural Living is opening its first northern shop at 50 Stonegate, York, offering vegan, cruelty-free fragrances, aromatherapy and home products.
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Sam Smith's pub noted for fish and chips to reopen after 6 years
Sam Smith’s Railway Inn in Spofforth, North Yorkshire, could reopen after a manager was reportedly found, following its closure since 2020, reports say.
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Councillor defends spending £18m public money on new multiplex in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Council’s deputy leader has defended the decision to spend £18m of public money on a new multiplex and entertainment hub in Scarborough, citing the potential economic benefits for the area.
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Search for Surron bike under way after incident in North Yorkshire town
Police are appealing for information after a Surron bike was ridden in an anti-social manner in Whitby.
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£18.5m public funding package proposed for major leisure and entertainment destination
Plans to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre into a major leisure and entertainment destination could receive up to £18.5 million in public sector support.
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Popular chain with 500 shops takes step closer to opening in York
Work is underway at a former York city centre shop which is set to become a popular drink, coffee, and sandwich chain.
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Sam Smith's pub noted for fish and chips to reopen after 6 years
Sam Smith’s Railway Inn in Spofforth, North Yorkshire, could reopen after a manager was reportedly found, following its closure since 2020, reports say.
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Major announcement on future of The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’
A major announcement on the future of The Ridings Shopping Centre is expected over the “next two to three weeks”, Wakefield Council’s leader has said.
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‘Cat crisis’ hits North Yorkshire as record number of pets neglected in county
A "cat crisis" has hit North Yorkshire with a record number of the pets being neglected in the county, the RSPCA has said.
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North Yorkshire councillors set to get a rise in allowance payments
An inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances has been recommended. The independent panel that annually reviews allowances has proposed that the basic allowance should be £18,431 for the 2027/28 financial year. Currently the basic...
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Woman in 'life-threatening' condition after crash involving bus on busy road
A woman is in hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a bus in Yorkshire.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Risk of 'multi-year delay' to regular passenger flights
Aviation experts have warned public sector officials buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport of the prospect of a 'multi-year delay' to regular passenger flights from the site.
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Police seek man over assault in North Yorkshire town
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Whitby.
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Injured barn owl left in box outside North Yorkshire charity - can you help?
A barn owl with an injured wing has been left in a cardboard box on the doorstep of a coastal wildlife sanctuary.
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Burglary at hotel in York in the early hours of morning
There has been a burglary at Hotel Indigo on Walmgate in York. It happened on Tuesday 6th October at approximately 0400hrs. Police would like anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them. It happened on Tuesday 6th October...
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Hundreds back call to stop parking bans in York roads
Hundreds of people have backed a call to stop proposals to ban parking in some York roads going ahead.
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Vandals wreck York sports clubhouse used by children and community teams
Vandals have smashed windows, ripped off shutters and forcibly damaged locks at a York clubhouse used by numerous community sports teams.
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The Yorkshire clockmaker - John Harrison - who invented the marine chronometer
John Harrison was a Yorkshire clockmaker and joiner who revolutionised navigation when he invented the marine chronometer.
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Injured barn owl left in box outside North Yorkshire charity - can you help?
A barn owl with an injured wing has been left in a cardboard box on the doorstep of a coastal wildlife sanctuary.
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North Yorkshire lifeboat crew tow pleasure boat to safety after dual engine failure
Scarborough Lifeboat Station's said its RNLI volunteer inshore lifeboat (ILB) crew had just been carrying out a routine training exercise on Sunday, October 18 when it was called to assist the craft in the South Bay area of Scarborough.
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North Yorkshire parking services back online
The recent issues with online parking services in North Yorkshire have now been resolved. Once again, it is now possible to access and apply for parking permits, submit Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) appeals, and make Penalty Charge Notice...
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Attempts to steal underground cable from East Yorkshire village thwarted
Humberside Police said "offenders were disturbed attempting to steal BT cable in Full Sutton" at 3.50am today (Tuesday, October 20) before leaving the scene in a 4x4 pickup.
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Attempts to steal underground cable from East Yorkshire village thwarted
Humberside Police said "offenders were disturbed attempting to steal BT cable in Full Sutton" at 3.50am today (Tuesday, October 20) before leaving the scene in a 4x4 pickup.
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Search for Surron bike under way after incident in North Yorkshire town
Police are appealing for information after a Surron bike was ridden in an anti-social manner in Whitby.
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Genuit Group: Yorkshire firm sees profits hit by warmer weather and 'challenging' market
Leeds-based Genuit Group has said it expects to report lower than expected profits after a hit from warmer weather and “challenging” market conditions.
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Proposal to hike North Yorkshire councillors' allowances
Inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances is recommended
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Hundreds back call to stop parking bans in York roads
Hundreds of people have backed a call to stop proposals to ban parking in some York roads going ahead.
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Vandals wreck York sports clubhouse used by children and community teams
Vandals have smashed windows, ripped off shutters and forcibly damaged locks at a York clubhouse used by numerous community sports teams.
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Restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped.
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'Appalling'- 'vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
Rubbish overflowing from a York bin has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
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Inside York leisure centre’s brand-new sensory room for children
A new sensory room has opened for young children at one of York's leisure centres.
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Inside York leisure centre’s brand-new sensory room for children
A new sensory room has opened for young children at one of York's leisure centres.
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Why are we not building more bungalows to ease the housing crisis? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Richard Watson FRICS, Leeds.
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No trains between York and Leeds for nine days during major rail upgrades
Network Rail said a programme of East Coast Main Line improvements across North Yorkshire are taking place over the next two weekends (October 24 and 25 and October 31 and November 1), including track renewals, drainage upgrades, and overhead line works.
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Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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Badger baiter caught out by videos on phone of dogs attacking and killing badgers
A badger baiter from South Yorkshire who was caught out by videos found on his phone showing his dogs hunting, fighting and killing wildlife has been jailed for three years.
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York area vineyards take on apprentices as industry grows with skills shortages
North Yorkshire’s growing wine industry is creating new career opportunities through hands-on training leading to apprentices being taken on.
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Shops selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire could be handed on-the-spot fines
Shops in North Yorkshire selling vapes to children could be handed on-the-spot fines.
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Top comedian announces two York shows in one day for new tour
A popular stand-up comedian is set to bring his new stand-up tour to York - with two shows scheduled on the same day.
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Suspected burglary in the early hours in York
There’s been a suspected burglary that occurred in the Heslington area of York.It took place in the early hours of the morning last Saturday when a building near The Outgang was damaged, on Main Street.Police are appealing for information...
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Chancellor backs mayor's plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport land
The Prime Minister, Chancellor and Transport Secretary have reacted to Oliver Coppard’s plans to buy the land on which Doncaster Sheffield Airport sits.
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'I thought I was going to die': Mother strangled and held captive by childhood friend
A mother was strangled and punched by her friend when he "trapped" her in his flat overnight - after inviting her in for a brew.
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Electric scooter stolen outside York supermarket
An electric scooter has been stolen from outside the Sainsbury's Local supermarket in Clifton, York.