York
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Firefighters stop blaze spreading from straw bale in field
A straw bale on fire was stopped in its tracks before it could spread further, thanks to the fire brigade.
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York City Head Coach has first training session
Scott Lindsey had his first training session yesterday since his appointment as York City head coach. Lindsey is preparing to take charge of his first match in the York dugout on Monday evening, 3rd August, when City host his former...
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Firefighters stop blaze spreading from straw bale in field
A straw bale on fire was stopped in its tracks before it could spread further, thanks to the fire brigade.
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Firefighters tackle deliberate fire in York town
Fire crews have put out a deliberately started fire in a York town.
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Firefighters tackle deliberate fire in York town
Fire crews have put out a deliberately started fire in a York town.
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York 10K busiest than ever as it's a sell-out
Runners across the city are participating in the Jane Tomlinson York 10K. There were a number of free spaces to runners who pledged to raise £100 or more for York Against Cancer. The First Female over the line was Hannah Hobbs with 34.56...
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Two knifemen among defendants sentenced at York Magistrates Court
Two knifemen were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.
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Two comic cons are coming to York this summer – with TV star guests
Good news for geeks everywhere! There’s a double dose of comic conventions in York this August. There’s not one, but two, Comic Cons heading to York city centre this summer – so get your finest cosplay at the ready. First up, is the York...
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Man threatened to stab York Hospital staff and assaulted volunteer worker
A homeless man threatened to stab hospital security staff, and assaulted and threw coffee over volunteers trying to help him, York magistrates heard.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeal boosted by second NFU Mutual donation
NFU Mutual has made a second donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) Big Air Base Build appeal.
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Selby man given suspended sentence for falsely imprisoning woman
A Selby man has pleaded guilty to falsely imprisoning a woman and been given a suspended prison sentence at Sheffield Crown Court.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeal boosted by second NFU Mutual donation
NFU Mutual has made a second donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) Big Air Base Build appeal.
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Hundred payment to Yorkshire CCC CEO raises questions over finance in cricket
The investigation by the Cricket Regulator into the payment of £1.75m from Yorkshire CCC to a company controlled by the club’s current CEO, Sanjay Patel, raises much wider questions about finances around the game.
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The work ethic instilled in Hannah Hauxwell seems lost to time as more young people join the dole queue - David Behrens
We seem to have crossed a threshold in national life. The promise of what is possible has begun to burn off the miasma of what is not. I may be jumping the gun; check back in a year to find out.
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Five-bed home on Yorkshire coast set to be turned into holiday let with hot tub
A five-bed house in a coastal North Yorkshire town will be turned into a holiday let despite concerns about the impact on neighbours.
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Calling social care levy 'death tax' is not helpful, University of Hull academic says
Andy Burnham confirmed that reforming social care was one of his key long-term goals in No10, describing the current state of affairs as a “major dereliction of public duty”.
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'Popular' nightclub has licence suspended following rape allegation
A nightclub in Middlesbrough has had its licence suspended following the alleged rape of a child who was able to gain access to the premises.
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'What has happened to the York I was proud to call home?'
What has happened to the York I was proud to call home asks our letter writer?
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Man threatened to stab York Hospital staff and assaulted volunteer worker
A homeless man threatened to stab hospital security staff, and assaulted and threw coffee over volunteers trying to help him, York magistrates heard.
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'They let dogs defecate on our graves' - Kirklees residents share fears over rise in Islamophobia
The Huddersfield Council of Mosques have shared their “deep concern” in the rise of “anti-Muslim hatred” in the area.
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Look inside 'immaculate’ home for sale in ‘one of York’s most desirable locations’
A three-bedroom period house is for sale in Scott Street, York, for £495,000.
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Five North Yorkshire parks named among England's best green spaces
People are being encouraged to enjoy a variety of North Yorkshire parks this summer as a way to make the most of the season.
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Northumberland beach with ‘pristine sand and drifting dunes’ perfect for a trip
Druridge Bay Beach might be a great spot to visit with your family this summer thanks to its miles of "pristine sand".
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Selby man given suspended sentence for falsely imprisoning woman
A Selby man has pleaded guilty to falsely imprisoning a woman and been given a suspended prison sentence at Sheffield Crown Court.
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'Can you make a car explode on stage?' – my 16 years as a York teacher
John Fletcher looks back at 16 years as a York teacher
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Five North Yorkshire parks named among England's best green spaces
People are being encouraged to enjoy a variety of North Yorkshire parks this summer as a way to make the most of the season.
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Look inside 'immaculate’ home for sale in ‘one of York’s most desirable locations’
A three-bedroom period house is for sale in Scott Street, York, for £495,000.
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‘Pub has ruined my retirement’ says objector to later licence
A village pub’s bid to extend its licence will be decided at a public hearing after a single villager objected saying the venue had ruined their retirement. Punch Taverns has applied to North Yorkshire Council to vary the premises licence...
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Man who threw £12,000 of drugs into prison jailed
A man who threw £12,000 worth of drugs into a prison in Hull has been jailed.
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Date of blood Moon partial lunar eclipse - why Moon will appear red and how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse - making the Moon appear red - will occur towards the end of August.
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Andy Burnham is inadvertently proving mayors are a sham: Yorkshire Post Letters
Gareth Robson, Kent House Road, Beckenham.
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'We're really humbled' - community turns out to show support at York Mosque
People from all walks of life gathered today at York Mosque to show their support for the city’s Muslim community after a shot was reportedly…
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Monty Don says avoid these 2 things to make your garden safe for dogs
Monty Don has shared some tips about what to avoid having in your garden to protect your dogs.
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'We're really humbled' - community turns out to show support at York Mosque
People from all walks of life gathered today at York Mosque to show their support for the city’s Muslim community after a shot was reportedly…
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Major route in North Yorkshire town to close for pedestrian safety works
A major route in a North Yorkshire town is to close for the installation of pedestrian safety measures.
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WATCH - Fire crews embark on endurance challenge ahead of international trip
Firefighters from North Yorkshire are climbing one of York's most important landmarks in memory of their fallen colleagues.
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Investigation begins as police warn South Milford hay bale fire set 'deliberately'
Fire crews are investigating after a Yorkshire blaze thought to have been set deliberately spread from hay bales to a neighbouring field.
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New shop opens in busy York city centre street
A new shop has opened its doors on a busy York city centre street.
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Combine harvester up in flames in North Yorkshire
A combine harvester is the latest piece of machinery to be destroyed by fire in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says its crews from Scarborough and Filey were called to Barmoor Lane in Scalby just before 11am today...
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Monty Don says avoid these 2 things to make your garden safe for dogs
Monty Don has shared some tips about what to avoid having in your garden to protect your dogs.
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WATCH - Fire crews embark on endurance challenge ahead of international trip
Firefighters from North Yorkshire are climbing one of York's most important landmarks in memory of their fallen colleagues.
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Major route in North Yorkshire town to close for pedestrian safety works
A major route in a North Yorkshire town is to close for the installation of pedestrian safety measures.
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Six things to consider before buying annual travel insurance
A finance expert has revealed what you should consider before buying annual travel insurance, as other options might be cheaper.
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‘Village pub has ruined my retirement’ says objector to extended licence bid
A village pub’s bid to extend its licence will be decided at a public hearing after a single villager objected saying the venue had ruined their retirement.
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Six things to consider before buying annual travel insurance
A finance expert has revealed what you should consider before buying annual travel insurance, as other options might be cheaper.
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York’s new country music bar reveals its opening date
Live country music bar and line dancing destination Ruby Rae’s has announced when its opening its saloon doors in York. It was reported earlier this month that the popular ‘Nashville-inspired experience’ will be opening at at 2 Micklegate...
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Combine harvester destroyed by fire near North Yorkshire village
A combine harvester has been destroyed by fire in a North Yorkshire village.
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Appeal after woman cyclist critically injured near Elsham
Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was critically injured near Elsham.
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Serious crash closes York roads – Air ambulance lands in city centre
York city centre roads are closed this afternoon after a serious crash. Kent Street, Barbican Road and Heslington Road are sealed off to traffic. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has landed in the waste ground next to the StayCity Aparthotel....
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'It's a miracle someone hasn't died' - Petition over safety fears launched for Huddersfield's 'worst' road
Councillors have launched a petition over “serious” fears a crossroads in Huddersfield may end up “killing someone”.