York
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North Yorkshire tourism tax could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, MP warns
A PLANNED overnight visitor levy could be the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.
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Police search for man in distinctive T-shirt after sexual assault in York
A victim was sexually assaulted in York city centre last night, sparking a major police investigation. Officers were called at 9.15pm last night (Wednesday) after the assault took place at 7pm. A cordon was put in place outside the Fenwick...
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Bank card stolen from family on holiday in Yorkshire seaside town
A bank card has been stolen from a family on holiday in Scarborough.
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Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.
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Bank card stolen from family on holiday in Yorkshire seaside town
A bank card has been stolen from a family on holiday in Scarborough.
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Thief strikes at York bookshop
A thief has struck at the Waterstones bookshop in York.
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Man sought by police after ‘sexual assault’ in York city centre
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault in York city centre.
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Car bursts into flames on road near York – crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on a road close to Acaster Malbis, near York.
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'Life blew up overnight' - Women share breast cancer experiences in photo project
Photographer Laura Slater has captured the experiences of women living with, through and beyond breast cancer for a powerful new exhibition. Laura Reid reports.
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Nigel Farage says he would offer fracking 'referendum' to affected communities
Nigel Farage plans to give local communities a vote on whether fracking happens in their areas as Reform seeks to introduce the controversial gas drilling process across the North.
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York and North Yorkshire bus system branded ‘broken’ as £3.5m reform plan advances
BUS transport in North Yorkshire is “broken”, the county’s mayor has said, ahead of a proposed £3.5 million investment in developing a full bus franchising assessment.
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Car bursts into flames on road near York – crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on a road close to Acaster Malbis, near York.
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Watch: 22 people arrested over 74 suspected offences in major Leeds police operation
Watch as police carry out a major operation across Leeds which saw 22 people arrested on suspicion of a total of 74 offences.
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Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.
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Much-loved York pub reveals new look after refurbishment
A much-loved pub at Dringhouses, York, has reopened its doors with a brand new look.
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Tributes paid to popular award-winning North Yorkshire butcher
TRIBUTES have been paid to an award-winning popular butcher.
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Car window smashed during break-in in York
A car window has been smashed during a break-in in Bishophill, York.
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Car window smashed during break-in in York
A car window has been smashed during a break-in in Bishophill, York.
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Incident commander gives update on large fire outside North Yorkshire village
A FIRE station boss in North Yorkshire said his crews have been working throughout the night to bring a large fire under control.
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Police appeal for information about a car break-in in York
Police have put out an appeal for information in relation to a vehicle break-in in York. The incident happened on Kyme Street, York, at about 4:15am on Wednesday 30 September. A car has been broken into, with the window being smashed. North...
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91-year-old man dies at scene of crash in North Yorkshire
A 91-year-old man has died after a crash in North Yorkshire.
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Reopening of Sam Smith's York pub delayed again due to 'equipment failures'
The re-opening of the much-loved York pub Trafalgar Bay has been delayed yet again.
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UKREiiF departure: event shows Leeds is 'ready to host major political conference'
UKREiiF organisers have announced that next year will be the last to be held in Leeds, with the conference moving to Liverpool from 2028.
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Staff owed £117,000 as North Yorkshire firm is liquidated
Staff were left unpaid at a Whitby construction company that has entered into liquidation owing almost £200,000.
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York’s new recycling bins unveiled – here’s what households need to do
NEW wheelie bins for recycling have been unveiled ahead of their roll out to thousands of York homes. Around 63,000 households are set to receivetwo 180L wheelie bins, one for paper and card and another for glass, tins and plastic, next...
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Tributes paid to popular award-winning North Yorkshire butcher
TRIBUTES have been paid to an award-winning popular butcher.
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North Yorkshire tourism tax could be ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, MP warns
A PLANNED overnight visitor levy could be the ‘straw that breaks the camel’s back’, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.
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Police search for thieves who stole traffic lights
Police are investigating a report of the theft of 3 temporary traffic lights that were placed at Hull Road / Water Lane junction in Hemingbrough near Selby. It happened on the 15th September at around 3am. A police spokesperson said: “Not...
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Mayor says ‘dictator’ comparison by North Yorkshire councillor was ‘offensive’
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has hit back after a senior North Yorkshire councillor compared the growing powers of elected mayors to those of a dictator. The Labour mayor said he found the comments “offensive” and...
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91-year-old man dies at scene of crash in North Yorkshire
A 91-year-old man has died after a crash in North Yorkshire.
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Press readers reveal their favourite carveries in York and North Yorkshire
The amount of response following a recent review of the carvery at The Anchor Inn, Whixley, has sparked debate on where you will find the best carvery.
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RECAP - Police incident and cordon in York city centre - car park closed
Police are guarding an area of the centre of York this morning with parts of the Coppergate Centre closed and the council-run car park.
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Much-loved North Yorkshire pub to close for 5 weeks for 'full transformation'
The much-loved Tap on the Tutt in Boroughbridge is to close for over five weeks to undergo a “full transformation.”
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Press readers reveal their favourite carveries in York and North Yorkshire
The amount of response following a recent review of the carvery at The Anchor Inn, Whixley, has sparked debate on where you will find the best carvery.
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Police appeal for witnesses after girl, 16, found seriously injured in Wakefield road
Detectives have launched a full investigation after a 16-year-old girl was found seriously injured in a Wakefield road.
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Incident commander gives update on large fire outside North Yorkshire village
A FIRE station boss in North Yorkshire said his crews have been working throughout the night to bring a large fire under control.
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Much-loved York pub reveals new look after refurbishment
A much-loved pub at Dringhouses, York, has reopened its doors with a brand new look.
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York's new recycling bins unveiled - what people are being urged to do
New wheelie bins for recycling have been unveiled ahead of their roll out to thousands of York homes.
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Consultation on pedestrianisation of historic city street agreed
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets. Members of North Yorkshire Council’s Skipton and Ripon Area Committee today backed a proposal asking for a...
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Go ahead for new venture in medieval building from established York retailer
An established York retailer's new venture in a medieval building has been given the green light.
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York's new recycling bins unveiled - what people are being urged to do
New wheelie bins for recycling have been unveiled ahead of their roll out to thousands of York homes.
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York and North Yorkshire bus system branded ‘broken’ as £3.5m reform plan advances
BUS transport in North Yorkshire is “broken”, the county’s mayor has said, ahead of a proposed £3.5 million investment in developing a full bus franchising assessment.
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Christmas rail warning as major station shuts for five days
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead as major engineering work will close Birmingham New Street for five days, affecting Christmas rail journeys…
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Politicians have failed to protect us from waves of migrants - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Clark Cross, Linlithgow, West Lothian.
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North Yorkshire stately home to be transformed into festive Victorian wonderland
A Yorkshire stately home is set to be transformed into a festive Victorian wonderland.
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The York Dungeon to open a tattoo studio for one night only
This October, The York Dungeon’s Torture Room will open as a tattoo studio for one night only. It is to celebrate the attraction‘s brand-new Halloween show Mother Shipton: The Great Prophetess. On Wednesday 21 October, those brave enough to...
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October Premium Bonds winners are in - Check to see if you've won £1 million
National Savings and Investments has announced the October 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
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Watch: What Labour plans on care, energy and farming could mean for North Yorks coast
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has highlighted social care reform, energy bills, farming support, and fracking as key developments for residents during an…
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Land to be sold off for one of the largest regeneration schemes in Britain
The next steps for one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK have been unveiled.
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Crew called to flat fire in York
A crew was called after a fire alarm activated in York flats last night (Wednesday). Firefighters from Easingwold, on standby in the city. went to Percy’s Lane at7.13pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On...