York
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‘Everyone is behind him’ - York boy, 7, to scale England’s highest mountain
A seven-year-old boy from York will scale England’s highest mountain to raise money for Haxby Town Football Club.
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Half Price Entry to Day Clubbers 90s VS 00s Special
Up to half price off the best things to do in York and North Yorkshire from your favourite radio station
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Man convicted after hanging ‘Maskill’ flag directed at MP on York city walls
A man has been convicted of hanging an abusive flag on the York city walls directed at Rachael Maskell MP.
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Jason Arday found dead
Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned following a plagiarism row, has been found dead. Emergency services were called to Daley Thompson Way, in Battersea, where the academic lived, just after 3pm on Friday to reports a man had been found unresponsive inside a property.
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Millions sent phone alert after fire breaks out in York
Millions of people across Yorkshire have been sent wildfire emergency phone alert warning against 'any activity that could start a fire'.
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Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
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Millions sent phone alert after fire breaks out in York
Millions of people across Yorkshire have been sent wildfire emergency phone alert warning against 'any activity that could start a fire'.
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Asda to open new stores with 3,500 items available before full UK rollout
Asda plans to launch a new trial by opening three new convenience stores in the UK which will be filled with about 3,500 own-brand products.
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British Red Cross outlines exactly what to do if you see a wildfire in the UK
The British Red Cross has shared exactly what you should do if you see a wildfire in the UK.
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Luxury North Yorkshire car dealer jailed after long-term fraud investigation
A North Yorkshire car dealer who defrauded customers out of large sums of money has been jailed following a long-running police investigation.
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Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York
Firefighters were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1KM.
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Arrest after man found sleeping in car in a ditch on rural Yorkshire road
A man has been arrested and charged after he was found asleep in a car in a ditch on a rural Yorkshire road.
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Plans for 100 homes on Green Belt approved due to ‘grey belt’ planning rules
New “grey belt” planning rules, and Bradford Council’s lack of a Local Plan, have led to plans for 100 homes on Green Belt in Wilsden being approved.
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Plans to demolish North Yorkshire beach-front toilets, ice cream shop and café
Plans to demolish a café, ice cream shop and public toilets at Royal Parade on Filey sea front have been recommended for approval by council…
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North Yorkshire mayor welcomes disposable BBQ ban year after devastating wildfire
North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has welcomed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid the recent dry weather, a year after a devastating…
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council
The planned conversion of a fire-damaged historic building into homes has been blocked by the council.
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Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits shake-up
Carers have days left to have their say as the DWP considers major changes to Carer’s Allowance, including new earnings rules.
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Main Yorkshire roads closed for emergency repairs
Two lanes of a major Yorkshire road and the link road to the motorway have closed for emergency repairs.
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Endeavour: Replica of Whitby's most famous ship slashed to just £100,000
For the thousands of tourists who park each day at Whitby Harbour, the replica of the town’s most famous ship, the Endeavour, is one of the first sights they see.
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Plans to demolish North Yorkshire beach-front toilets, ice cream shop and café
Plans to demolish a café, ice cream shop and public toilets at Royal Parade on Filey sea front have been recommended for approval by council…
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First look - independent florist opens in popular York street
A brand-new florists has opened in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Police extends urgent search to find woman missing from North Yorkshire
An urgent search has launched to find a missing woman from North Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire mayor welcomes disposable BBQ ban year after devastating wildfire
North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has welcomed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid the recent dry weather, a year after a devastating…
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Luxury North Yorkshire car dealer jailed after long-term fraud investigation
A North Yorkshire car dealer who defrauded customers out of large sums of money has been jailed following a long-running police investigation.
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Man convicted after hanging ‘Maskill’ flag directed at MP on York city walls
A man has been convicted of hanging an abusive flag on the York city walls directed at Rachael Maskell MP.
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Urgent food warning as Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains recall products
The FSA has issued multiple food safety alerts and ‘do not eat’ warnings for products sold at Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains.
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Police name passenger who died in hospital a month after Yorkshire crash
A passenger who was seriously injured in a Yorkshire crash has died in hospital more than a month after the incident, police have said.
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Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York
Firefighters were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1KM.
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Porsche dealer who sold clients' cars and kept the money for himself jailed
The owner of a Yorkshire car dealership which specialised in modifying and selling classic sports cars has been jailed for fraud.
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New bosses at suburban York pub report 'fantastic' first day
The new operators of The Beagle in Acomb report a ‘fantastic’ first night.
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First look - independent florist opens in popular York street
A brand-new florists has opened in Bishopthorpe Road, York.
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Police extends urgent search to find woman missing from North Yorkshire
An urgent search has launched to find a missing woman from North Yorkshire.
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Surprise re-opening today of 'flagship' Sam Smith's pub
The 'flagship' Angel and White Horse in Tadcaster, owned by Sam Smith's brewery, has re-opened.
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Homes plan for historic Leeds building blocked by council
One of the UK’s biggest bus operators could run services out of a new West Yorkshire depot if plans are agreed with the council.
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Main Yorkshire roads closed for emergency repairs
Two lanes of a major Yorkshire road and the link road to the motorway have closed for emergency repairs.
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UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
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Save on school uniform at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S - but be quick
Parents are being urged to shop around as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and M&S cut uniform prices - plus there's a wealth of other suppliers
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Lines blocked after incidents between York and North Yorkshire station
Two incidents have blocked the railway from York to a major North Yorkshire station.
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TV star confirms departure from ITV show after 25 years amid 'new chapter'
Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.
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Andy Burnham issues warning to water firms over rising bills
Andy Burnham has warned water companies they cannot treat customers as a “blank cheque” as they ask for £3.4bn more.
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York city centre shop to close its doors
A York city centre shop is set to close ahead of a big move.
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Call for stronger hunting laws after police drop case over alleged fox chase footage
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has called for new stronger hunting laws after the police dropped a prosecution…
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Top North Yorkshire author to open independent bookshop in her home town
Well-known North Yorkshire children’s author and anti-crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas is to open a bookstore to raise the profile of…