York
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"I use an iPad to create my paintings like the great David Hockney"
There is something familiarly striking about Samuel Sharp’s artwork. The fine lines, the bold colours, and the sheer vibrancy of the landscapes around his home county of Yorkshire exude a similarity to David Hockney, who was born and grew up in Bradford – the city where Sharp himself resides.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this Saturday evening
AN Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday).
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Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this Saturday evening
AN Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday).
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Gang trashed and looted York Airbnb before vanishing with key
This group of visitors to York trashed and looted an Airbnb before disappearing with the house key.
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One person trapped after car crashes onto its side in North Yorkshire
Firefighters freed an occupant of a car after it crashed and ended up on its side today (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the A170 at Sutton Bank near Thirsk at 3.13pm. Fire crews from Northallerton and Helmsley worked to free...
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack: man dead
A man has been pronounced dead after he gained access to the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
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Man dies after being mauled by tiger when he entered enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man has died after entering an enclosure and being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police said. Emergency services were contacted after the man entered the enclosure and was “attacked” by the tiger shortly after 1.30pm on...
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Man dies after sustaining 'serious injuries' in tiger attack at UK wildlife park
A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort on Saturday (October 10).
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Man dies after incident in tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo
The man who got into a tiger’s enclosure in a Yorkshire zoo has died, police have said. He was attacked by a tiger.
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Police want to trace four people after £1,000 worth of damage done to York Airbnb
Do you recognise any of these four people? They are wanted by police investigating crimes at a York holiday let. They were staying at an Airbnb on Burton Stone Lane. Burton Stone Lane, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The...
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park: what happened to the tiger that killed a man?
South Yorkshire Police dispels rumours as to fate of tiger that killed an intruder into its enclosure.
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Man dies after sustaining 'serious injuries' in tiger attack at UK wildlife park
A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort on Saturday (October 10).
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GP surgery in York to close to patients until next year for safety reasons
Doctors in York have announced that a GP surgery will be closed entirely from a week on Monday until after the New Year.
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'We make things properly’: Tiny shop is a huge hit thanks to its whopper sandwiches
MAXINE GORDON meets the man behind a tiny York sandwich shop enjoying a whopper first year in business
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Four teenagers seriously injured in late night crash
Four teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash last night in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Police are trying to locate a truck driver.
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Teens injured in early hours crash in Sherburn in Elmet
Four teenagers were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a late night crash in Sherburn in Elmet last night.
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UK wildlife park closes after 'serious incident' in tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort has been closed following a "serious" incident in the tiger enclosure.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York's River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.
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Drivers urged to use this 'batch' trick to cut fuel costs
Repeated cold starts force an engine to warm up from scratch, burning extra petrol or diesel.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack - everything we know so far
Yorkshire Wildlife Park - tiger attack: here is everything we know so far after a man entered the tiger enclosure today
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Speedy justice for man who went on the run from North Yorkshire court
A vandal got speedy justice and a night behind bars when he failed to attend court to answer for his crime.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park evacuated as "shots fired"
Eye witnesses say a “black screen” has been erected around the tiger enclosure while there were reports of “shots fired” shortly before the evacuation.
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This tucked-away beer hall is officially York's top pub and bar
Walmgate's Brew York Taproom and Beer Hall has been named Pub/Bar of the Year at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Huge moor fire put firefighters under pressure as crews battled blaze for 40 days
Fylingdales Moor fire report warns North Yorkshire firefighters faced welfare pressures and staffing shortages after the blaze burned for more than 40 days.
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'We make things properly’: Tiny shop is a huge hit thanks to its whopper sandwiches
MAXINE GORDON meets the man behind a tiny York sandwich shop enjoying a whopper first year in business
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Huge moor fire put firefighters under pressure as crews battled blaze for 40 days
Fylingdales Moor fire report warns North Yorkshire firefighters faced welfare pressures and staffing shortages after the blaze burned for more than 40 days.
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Young farmers need help to fight isolation threat
The chairman of Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs has said the organisation is “more relevant than ever” as those producing food become increasingly isolated while performing their daily tasks.
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Gang trashed and looted York Airbnb before vanishing with key
This group of visitors to York trashed and looted an Airbnb before disappearing with the house key.
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From farm to firewood at Humberton
Exactly a century ago today, nineteen year-old ‘Tut’ Sowray was walking his family’s stock twenty miles from Lamb Hill, between West Tanfield and Masham, to set up on their then newly-tenanted farm at Humberton, near Boroughbridge, where the fourth generation to farm here, David Sowray, farms today with his wife Rachael, albeit now with several other strings to their bow, and the fifth generation too.
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MoD warns 23-turbine Yorkshire Dales wind farm could interfere with military radar
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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UK wildlife park closes after 'serious incident' in tiger enclosure
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort has been closed following a "serious" incident in the tiger enclosure.
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Engineers in high speed rescue for part of York's city centre lifesaving team
An essential part of York’s nightlife safety measures was out of action for most of last night - but will be back on patrol tonight, thanks to high-speed engineers.
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Man 'seriously injured' after entering tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man has sustained “serious injuries” after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police have said.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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This tucked-away beer hall is officially York's top pub and bar
Walmgate's Brew York Taproom and Beer Hall has been named Pub/Bar of the Year at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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I visited the world's tallest student tower that costs £410 per week for top floor views
It takes less than a minute to travel from the ground floor to the top of Yorkshire’s newest skyscraper – a 45-storey student accommodation tower near the arena in Leeds.
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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Families pay heartbreaking tributes to two teenagers killed in crash
The families of two 19-year-old men who died in a crash in Rotherham have paid emotional tributes to their loved ones, describing the devastating impact of their deaths.
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MoD warns 23-turbine Yorkshire Dales wind farm could interfere with military radar
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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West Yorkshire Police officer convicted of sexual assault
A West Yorkshire Police officer has been convicted of sexual assault after standing trial.
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Engineers in high speed rescue for part of York's city centre lifesaving team
An essential part of York’s nightlife safety measures was out of action for most of last night - but will be back on patrol tonight, thanks to high-speed engineers.
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Speedy justice for man who went on the run from North Yorkshire court
A vandal got speedy justice and a night behind bars when he failed to attend court to answer for his crime.
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GP surgery in York to close to patients until next year for safety reasons
Doctors in York have announced that a GP surgery will be closed entirely from a week on Monday until after the New Year.
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Four teenagers suffer serious injuries in North Yorkshire crash
Four teenagers have been taken to hospital after their car crashed early this morning (Saturday). Emergency services were called to Coldhill Lane inSherburn in Elmet at2.50am. A Seat Ibiza had crashed. The four people inside, three...
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Singing legend and Traitors winner heading your way: what's on in and around York
York autumn arts guide: Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, Alan Carr, Brontë sisters, Katherine Jenkins and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
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Man 'jumps into tiger enclosure' at Yorkshire zoo as 'shots fired and park evacuated'
A Yorkshire wildlife park has been evacuated after a man “jumped into a tiger enclosure” at a Yorkshire zoo.
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'Dangerous duo' attacked man and woman with machete and hockey stick
A “dangerous duo” attacked a man and woman in Hull, leaving them with serious head injuries, the city’s Crown Court heard.
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Four teenagers seriously injured in late night crash
Four teenagers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash last night in Sherburn-in-Elmet. Police are trying to locate a truck driver.
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'Don't bother visiting York – it is a muck hole with fag ends, litter and weeds'
A York resident has branded the city a "muck hole", claiming litter, weeds and cigarette ends are blighting streets