York
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Business class flights to India ruled out by Mayor David Skaith
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
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Warning over victims fleeing domestic abuse as North Yorkshire group speaks out
There is a huge amount of work being done to get people fleeing domestic abuse into safe accommodation, a group has said after a national warning.
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Alpamare waterpark buyer lined up as council plans 99-year parking deal
SCARBOROUGH'S Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Boy, 5, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A five-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving a car in Keighley.
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‘Domestic abuse has no place here’: How victims are being supported in North Yorkshire
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority marks progress in tackling domestic abuse and improving support services over the past year.
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Man driving at 130mph towards York nearly killed taxi driver during police chase
A motorist with £310,000 of cocaine in his car nearly killed a taxi driver as he fled police at 130mph through Leeds Festival traffic, York Crown Court heard.
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Alpamare, Scarborough: Waterpark buyer lined up as council approves 99-year parking deal
Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in York
A popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.
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Hit Midsomer Murders stage adaptation heading to York on 2027 theatre tour
A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour.
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Work underway in York city centre ahead of much-loved seasonal event
Parts of York city centre have seen some additional pre-seasonal glow as preparations are underway for a bright and colourful annual festival.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Overhanging tree removed from Yorkshire road after being hit by vehicle
An overhanging tree has been removed from the B6165 at Scotton, near Knaresborough, after being hit by a vehicle.
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Overhanging tree removed from Yorkshire road after being hit by vehicle
An overhanging tree has been removed from the B6165 at Scotton, near Knaresborough, after being hit by a vehicle.
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Updated: A19 reopens after police called in over concerns for man’s welfare
A police incident closed a section of the A19 in North Yorkshire today (Friday). The road was closed between Knayton and Thimbleby near Northallerton. It has now reopened. Multiple emergency services went to the scene. Crash location The...
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WATCH - driver weaving through heavy traffic during 130mph pursuit on A1(M) and A64
Police have released video footage of the cocaine courier who weaved through heavy traffic heading for Leeds Festival in August during a 130mph chase.
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Man who supplied heroin in Yorkshire town is jailed for seven years
A man who supplied heroin in Tadcaster has been jailed for seven years.
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York mother and son have launched 'empowering' fashion brand in memory of daughter
A mother and son from York have launched their adaptable fashion brand – to help transform the experiences of people facing life-changing health conditions. Founded by Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew Rhodes in memory of Joanne’s...
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‘End of an era’ as veteran councillor announces retirement after 53 years
One of the country’s longest-serving councillors will step down at the next election after more than five decades in local government.
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Otley: Police close road after fatal two-car crash in Yorkshire
A busy road in West Yorkshire is closed after a fatal crash between two cars.
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Thief strikes at York café
A thief has struck at a Starbucks café in Coney Street, York.
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Andy Burnham has got it wrong on the sell off of council homes - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Alan Mumby, Leeds.
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Watch: Suspect ends up on roof of York house after police chase
A suspect ended up on the roof a York house following a police chase this morning (Friday). Police tried to stop a white VW Polo on the A168 near Junction 47 close to Wetherby at 3.15am. It continued on the A59 into York, pursued by...
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Husband kept wife’s body in freezer after killing her with hammer, court hears
A husband killed his wife with a claw hammer and then searched for escorts and emptied their bank accounts while her body was stored in a chest freezer, a court heard.
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Works and replacement buses set to extend rail journey times for some York passengers
The disruption will affect services on Sunday, October 18, as trains are diverted between Doncaster and Peterborough, with rail replacement coaches serving intermediate stations, as Network Rail carries out engineering work at several sites.
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Man driving at 130mph towards York nearly killed taxi driver during police chase
A motorist with £310,000 of cocaine in his car nearly killed a taxi driver as he fled police at 130mph through Leeds Festival traffic, York Crown Court heard.
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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Crash closes major North Yorkshire road - emergency services at the scene
In a statement issued this morning, the county's police force said the A169 between Saltergate Bank and Lockton, outside Pickering, is closed.
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Is this why there’s growing subsidence on York’s Parliament Street?
Climate activist Geoff Beacon*wonders whether the street’s problems lie underground* “Land subsidence occurs when large amounts of groundwater have been withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments. The rock...
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Man who supplied heroin in Yorkshire town is jailed for seven years
A man who supplied heroin in Tadcaster has been jailed for seven years.
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Mayor flies economy class to India on first global trade mission
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed he’ll fly economy class on a trade visit to India. A spokesperson said “every effort” had been made to minimise costs to taxpayers as the elected mayor joins a Northern delegation seeking...
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York MP calls for public control of water after drought announcement
Luke Charters MP has called for water companies to be nationalised after Yorkshire was placed into drought due to low levels in reservoirs and rivers.
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Man accused of murdering woman on A1(M) in North Yorkshire appears in court
The date for the trial of a Newcastle man charged with murdering a woman on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire has been set.
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Ann Widdecombe killing ‘inextricably linked’ to Farage terror plot, court told
The killing of Ann Widdecombe and targeting of Nigel Farage’s home by an alleged extreme left-wing terrorist were “inextricably linked”, a court has heard.
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Man's body found in wooded area near Scarborough
Police have discovered the body of a man in a wooded area in Scarborough after a member of the public alerted officers.
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‘So, so wrong’ – Councillors concerned over new planning rules
A cross-party committee of councillors in Doncaster has expressed concerns over new planning rules introduced by the Government.
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York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.
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Updated: Main North Yorkshire road reopens after crash
A crash closed a main road in Ryedale this morning (Friday). It was on the A169 at Saltergate between Pickering and Whitby. Police wer at the scene as drivers report very slow traffic. Crash location A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson...
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Harrogate MP backs calls for broader investigation after rape and abuse claims at Army college
Allegations over rape and abuse claims at army colleges including in Yorkshire should not be treated as isolated incidents, MPs warn, amid calls to widen investigations.
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Charity hike across Shropshire Hills raises more than £2,100 for young people
A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature.
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Welsh singer-songwriter returns to Pocklington for church concert
Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph is set to perform at All Saints Church in Pocklington next month.
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Celebrations begin as North Yorkshire town marks 1940s weekend
PICKERING'S 1940s weekend gets underway today (Friday) as the town celebrates the era.
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Sleep deprivation should not be worn as a badge of honour, politicians should prioritise rest - Kate Harry
For years, politicians have treated sleep deprivation as a badge of honour. From Margaret Thatcher's infamous confession that she only slept four hours a night to stories of late-night negotiations, early-morning interviews and punishing schedules.
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PICTURES - Salon which transports visitors to 'another world' opens in York
A new beauty salon which hopes to unite ‘science and soul’ has opened its doors in a York suburb.
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Almost two dozen people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at traveller site
Twenty-three people have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside following claims that a court order banning further development has been ignored.
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Why pain suffered by women continues to be overlooked - Daxa Patel
A major international study published this week revealed a gender pain gap and found that women report more pain than men across every part of the body examined. Researchers analysed self-reported pain data from more than six million people across 118 countries at 11 different sites of the body. Women reported a higher prevalence of pain.
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York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.
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Ann Widdecombe suspect to appear at crown court charged over Farage terror plot
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe is set to appear at crown court charged over a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home.
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The lesson regional mayors need to learn from the Manchester City scandal - Ismail Mulla
Confession, I am a Liverpool Football Club fan. It’s an inheritance from my father who grew up watching the likes of King Kenny, John Barnes and Ian Rush delight fans every weekend. When I started watching them in the mid 90s, Liverpool were a shell of their former self.