York
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Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump pens 'brilliantly special' book about life as a cleaner
Sheffield tree protester Simon Crump has written an acclaimed new book about his experiences as a cleaner in the aftermath of the campaign. Chris Burn reports.
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Dating someone new? This little-known check can tell you about a partner's past
North Yorkshire Police is reminding people of Clare’s Law which lets them check a partner’s history of domestic abuse and violent behaviour.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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More frequent Whitby train services under consideration, Government says
THE Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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The extra £115 bill facing many students moving to York
York has been ranked among the most expensive university cities in the UK for student parking.
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Teenage girl arrested for 'bladed article' in police incident in York
A teenage girl has been arrested following an incident on Ouse Bridge in York, North Yorkshire Police said.
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Reopening Brexit negotiations would be 'terrible idea', Kemi Badenoch tells Burnham
Kemi Badenoch received a long standing ovation for attacking Reform UK, accusing the party of debating whether her children are English.
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Family raises alarm after child's fingers become wedged in wooden toy
Firefighters went to the aid of a child whose fingers had got stuck in a wooden toy.
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Balaclava-clad teenager jailed after throwing brick at police vehicle
A 19-year-old man has been jailed after deliberately targeting a Cleveland Police vehicle and throwing a brick at its windscreen while travelling through Redcar.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals strict rule when cameras film family
Amanda Owen has revealed why Our Farm Next Door has no scripts or second takes as she explains how cameras capture life with her family.
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Campaigner concerns over 3,500-home scheme near York
Campaigners oppose Heronby, a proposed 3,500-home community near York and Selby in North Yorkshire.
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Emmerdale and Coronation Street star backs campaign to save theatre for the arts
A man with a long career in showbusiness with the National Theatre and shows such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street, Reece Dinsdale, is using his connections to save one of the gems of the arts in West Yorkshire.
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Kevin Hollinrake brings out black Labrador Zuzu along with pint of ale at conference
Conservative Chair Kevin Hollinrake brought out his black Labrador Zuzu and started sipping a pint of ale in the middle of his party conference speech.
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Car on side after crash on major road - emergency crews on scene
Emergency services rushed to the scene after a car ended up on its side on the A1 in North Yorkshire yesterday, Tuesday, October 6.
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Man died from drugs and alcohol at York flat days before murder at same property
A man died from drugs and alcohol at a flat in the Groves area of York days before another man was murdered at the same property, a coroner has revealed.
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Primark warning as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination
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The statistic that puts York ahead of every other city in England
York has the lowest share of young people in England not in employment, education or training, according to research by Centre for Cities.
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£10bn pledge for ‘Britannia Shield’ not a gimmick, Badenoch insists
Confusion surrounded a plan announced at conference yesterday to build a missile and drone defence system around the UK and its overseas military bases.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Green belt land in Yorkshire set to be turned into dog field after gaining planning approval
A green belt field in the Rivelin Valley is set to become a dog walking park, despite objections from local residents and a conservation group over wildlife impacts and dangerous dogs.
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Family raises alarm after child's fingers become wedged in wooden toy
Firefighters went to the aid of a child whose fingers had got stuck in a wooden toy.
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The extra £115 bill facing many students moving to York
York has been ranked among the most expensive university cities in the UK for student parking.
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More frequent Whitby train services under consideration, Government says
THE Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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86 of farmers say policy uncertainty is hurting their operations
More than eight in 10 farmers are struggling to plan for the future amid mounting uncertainty.
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Girl, 14, arrested after York bridge incident
A teenager has been arrested for having a ‘bladed article’ after police were called to a York bridge. As YorkMix reported, Ouse Bridge was closed on Monday night for nearly an hour. Police have now released more details about the incident....
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Man accused of Farage terror plot researched ‘prominent people and institutions’
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe allegedly carried out research into a number of prominent people and individuals before a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home.
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Government responds to challenge over Whitby rail links
The Government has responded after Andy Burnham was challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train in a row about poor rail connectivity.
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One of Britain's best-known musicians to perform in North Yorkshire
One of Britain’s best-known classical musicians will make a rare return to the concert stage in North Yorkshire this week.
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Demolition to make way for homes in York planned
Demolition works are planned to make way for new homes in York. Plans lodged with City of York Council would see a bungalow torn down in Strensall Road, Earswick, to make way for 14 homes. Silvercrest Estates Ltd’s application stated a mix...
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Firefighters free child with fingers stuck in toy
A fire crew came to the rescue when a child got stuck into playtime a little too much. They were called to a home in Thorpe Willoughby near Selby at6.03pm yesterday (Tuesday). A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said:...
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Westminster seems to have run itself aground and Scotland is disgruntled - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Gareth Robson, Beckenham.
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Check your change as rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 224 times face value
The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay
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LIVE: Serious crash closes major route
A serious crash involving a number of vehicles has closed the M18 southbound between the exit and entry slips at J4 near Doncaster.
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Ghost hunters wanted as York's 600-year-old hall battles paranormal activity
Ghost hunters are wanted at York’s historic Barley Hall this October half-term, with children’s spooky activities and adult-only events.
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First phase of coastal erosion work in tiny Yorkshire hamlet set to cost £2.2m
The first phase of a road realignment plan agreed by council cabinet members for a hamlet on the Yorkshire coast will deliver “15 years of safe passage”.
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Vehicle ends up on its side after crash on A1(M)
Emergency services were called to a crash on the A1(M) where a vehicle ended up on its side last night (Tuesday). It happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 50, the Baldersby Interchange, and junction 51, Leeming Bar. Fire...
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Major attraction in York issues update on new entrance amid 'feedback from visitors'
National Railway Museum (NRM) announced the new entrance in Hudson Boulevard - going through the museum's South Yard, next to Station Hall.
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Major supermarket chain opening new store in North Yorkshire town this week
A MAJOR supermarket chain is to open a new store in Ryedale this week.
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Full refund warning as Asda recalls toxic product over 'serious chemical risk'
Men's hiking boots and shoes have been recalled after testing found chemicals above legal limits.
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Campaign launches to tackle financial abuse of the elderly in York
A camapign in York is launching to raise awareness of financial abuse against older people.
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Thief targets busy petrol station in York - CCTV appeal
Police have released CCTV footage of a person they want to speak to following a theft from York's Inner Space Station.
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Thief targets busy petrol station in York - CCTV appeal
Police have released CCTV footage of a person they want to speak to following a theft from York's Inner Space Station.
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Campaigners call on Government to help save native red squirrel
Britain’s endangered red squirrels have weaker protection for their breeding sites than beavers, campaigners have warned, as housing, holiday development and felling put pressure on some of their last remaining habitat.
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Kemi Badenoch announces plans to end inheritance tax on family homes
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to axe inheritance tax when family homes are passed down to children and grandchildren, as she made her pitch to the country at the Conservative Party Conference.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield: Rob Burrow would ‘laugh but be really proud’ at knighthood
Sir Kevin Sinfield said his late friend Rob Burrow would be “laughing” but “enormously proud” to see him receive a knighthood.
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Free theatre fun for families at North Yorkshire libraries
Families across North Yorkshire will be able to enjoy a free live theatre show at their local library this October half-term.
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Plans to replace fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub with new venue and seven flats
A fire-damaged North Yorkshire pub could be replaced with a new venue, apartments and commercial space.
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Leeds Bradford Airport updates holidaymakers as strike by 130 workers edges closer
Leeds Bradford Airport updates holidaymakers as a planned Unite strike by almost 130 workers edges closer.