York
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Survey invites York and North Yorkshire young people to share experiences
Young people are being asked to take a new survey on gender violence, sexism, and misogyny launched by York and North Yorkshire.
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Robert Bush: Disgraced funeral director to be sentenced in ‘unprecedented’ case
Disgraced funeral director Robert Bush is to learn his fate after a five-day sentencing hearing in which more than 200 victims described the devastating impact of his crimes.
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Survey invites York and North Yorkshire young people to share experiences
Young people are being asked to take a new survey on gender violence, sexism, and misogyny launched by York and North Yorkshire.
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Cowboy-themed celebration brings Wild West fun to Boroughbridge care home
Boroughbridge Manor care home brought a taste of the Wild West for National Day of the Cowboy.
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Supermarket chain to serve Yorkshire Tea in all cafés to mark Yorkshire Day
Morrisons will begin offering the tea blended by Taylors of Harrogate at all 343 of its cafés for Yorkshire Day.
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Knifeman who nearly killed York teenager has bid to cut jail term rejected
A knifeman who nearly killed a teenager by stabbing him in a York street has failed in his bid to get his 52-month prison sentence reduced.
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York Mosque holds event feeding vulnerable people for free after ‘shot fired’ outside
York Mosque held its community kitchen event to feed vulnerable people for free hours after a shot was reportedly fired outside.
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Knife-carrying teenager arrested after ruining funeral at York crematorium
Mourners had to intervene and call police when a knife-carrying teenager ruined a funeral at York Crematorium, the city’s magistrates heard.
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Pocklington IT experts earn prestigious Broadcom Knight recognition
Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification.
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York poetry group announces autumn season to mark 12 years of poetry nights
Say Owt, founded in 2014, is celebrating with a season of events in York.
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These are the fashion names to watch as this Yorkshire university sends out award-winning designers
As Leeds Arts University celebrates 180 years, Yorkshire Post Fashion Editor Stephanie Smith finds out about the challenges and rewards faced by modern-day fashion students as they prepare to step into the industry.
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Supermarket chain to serve Yorkshire Tea in all cafés to mark Yorkshire Day
Morrisons will begin offering the tea blended by Taylors of Harrogate at all 343 of its cafés for Yorkshire Day.
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York Mosque holds event feeding vulnerable people for free after ‘shot fired’ outside
York Mosque held its community kitchen event to feed vulnerable people for free hours after a shot was reportedly fired outside.
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Aviva and Mencap launch financial confidence programme in York
Mencap and major York employer Aviva have launched a financial confidence programme for people with learning disabilities.
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Train operator cuts carbon emissions while carrying record numbers of passengers
LNER has reported a nine per cent reduction in carbon emissions over the past year while carrying more customers.
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Pocklington IT experts earn prestigious Broadcom Knight recognition
Richard Worth and Robert Dent, who work at Phoenix Software, have been recognised with Broadcom VCF Knights – Storage certification.
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Time is ticking for the new Prime Minister to grasp the nettle on social care reform - Ismail Mulla
There’s a sense of deja vu once again with talk of reforming the social care system. Many Prime Ministers have tried and many have failed. Previous attempts have been scuppered as they were deemed too costly or the idea of putting up taxes was too unpalatable.
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Insurance merger creates larger NFU Mutual agency across Yorkshire
NFU Mutual’s Vale of York Agency has joined forces with the Boston Spa Agency to form a single, expanded operation.
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Mourners ‘traumatised’ after knifeman threatens them at York funeral
A funeral at York Crematorium was thrown into chaos when a drunken man turned up with a knife and threatened to stab one of the mourners. Matthew Robson, 19, was at the crematorium ostensibly to pay his own respects but used the solemn...
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Man who visited 10,000 pubs names North Yorkshire coastal town's top five venues
Dale Harvey, who has visited more than 10,000 pubs in his Great British Pub Crawl, has named his top five venues for Whitby.
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Insurance merger creates larger NFU Mutual agency across Yorkshire
NFU Mutual’s Vale of York Agency has joined forces with the Boston Spa Agency to form a single, expanded operation.
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Free bus travel for children across York and North Yorkshire this August
Families in York can look forward to more affordable days out this summer thanks to a new travel scheme.
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Occupiers of car flee the scene after crash in North Yorkshire
Emergency services were called to a crash early this morning (Friday). It was on Fox Lane, Chapel Haddlesey, south of Selby, at** 12.26am**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from Selby responded to...
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Live music events to support bereaved families in York and Scarborough
Concerts in York and Scarborough will help raise funds for bereaved families through a partnership with Steve Coates Music Productions.
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Award-winning Hopbucha launched by Yorkshire brewing partners
Yorkshire’s Theakston Brewery and Equinox Kombucha have launched a new alcohol-free Hopbucha.
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Farm on the M62: Moors ablaze but people don't care - Jill Thorp
The world seems to be burning at the moment, from Scotland to Spain, France, Italy and Canada. A national emergency has been declared in Spain, announced on our news channels whilst the people of Scotland scarcely warranted a mention. Homes, livelihoods and businesses going up in flames yet no mention of help coming from the military. Our own local fires that we have witnessed for over a month have finally been contained thanks to the overwhelming skill, stamina and know how from our wildfire units, keepers and farmers.
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Mayors to retain income tax and business rates in huge transfer of financial powers
The new Prime Minister is set to unveil the biggest transfer of financial powers away from Whitehall, following on from the ambitions former chancellor Rachel Reeves set out earlier in the year.
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Blame traded for major York project £34m over budget
A row has erupted over who is to blame for a major York project which is more than £30 million over budget.
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Residents speak out as heat and holidaymakers put 'unseen pressure' on hospital
North Yorkshire residents have had their say on hot weather and holiday visitors placing Scarborough Hospital under pressure that has ‘never been…
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Arrest after 'shot fired' outside York Mosque - as it happened
A man has been arrested after a shot was reportedly fired outside York Mosque and remains in police custody. An air rifle has been recovered by…
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North Yorkshire steel firm wins data centre deals amid £534million order book
North Yorkshire-headquartered structural steel group Severfield Plc has secured a number of new project wins in the data centre sector.
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‘Fantastic’ riverside pub in York has new owners
A York pub has been bought by a leading pub company. Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The Masons Arms pub in York. The Grade II listed building, located on Fishergate, will sit within Punch’s...
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Arrest after 'shot fired' outside York mosque - what we know so far
The alleged incident took place outside York Mosque and Islamic Centre in Bull Lane at 2.19am this morning (Thursday, July 30).
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Brand-new shop opens its doors in one of York's most popular streets
Brand-new homeware and lifestyle shop, Wonder, has opened in Fossgate, York.
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Emergency services currently at scene of a wildfire in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a wildfire in North Yorkshire.
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‘More factory than mortuary’: Plans for up to 700 bodies stored at York site criticised
Proposals for a mortuary to store up to 700 bodies in a York business park would see people’s remains kept in an undignified, industrial facility, objectors have claimed. Objectors, including funeral directors, have opposed the conversion...
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Blame traded for major York project £34m over budget
A row has erupted over who is to blame for a major York project which is more than £30 million over budget.
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Councillors call for clarity over plans to close adult day care centre
Families and councillors have been assured that a replacement service will be up and running before a North Yorkshire day care centre for adults is…
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A children's nursery will open at this North Yorkshire hospice after plans approved
A CHILDREN’S nursery will be opened at a North Yorkshire hospice after plans to convert part of the site were approved by the council.
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Emergency services currently at scene of a wildfire in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services are currently at the scene of a wildfire in North Yorkshire.
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Popular York cafe's final goodbye includes pay-as-you-feel offer on food and drink
Popular York cafe Bison is inviting customers to 'pay what they feel' for food and drink before closing for good next week.
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Residents told to shut windows and doors as firefighters tackle Selby blaze
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in the Selby area this evening (Thursday). They are at the scene of a fire on land off Cross Hills Lane. Police are also at the incident. Cross Hills Lane, Selby A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:...
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Councillors call for clarity over plans to close adult day care centre
Families and councillors have been assured that a replacement service will be up and running before a North Yorkshire day care centre for adults is…
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York's superhero plans dramatic stunt for Yorkshire Day
It’s Yorkshire v Lancashire for Yorkshire Day at York Maze this year. On Saturday 1 August, Yorkshire’s own superhero Yorkshire-Man will plunge into a giant Yorkshire pudding filled with gravy – but not before he performs a death-defying...
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'More factory than mortuary'- plans to store up to 700 bodies in York slammed
Proposals for a mortuary to store up to 700 bodies in York would see people's remains kept in an undignified, industrial facility, objectors…
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Huge Yorkshire pudding showdown set to come to popular York attraction
A giant Yorkshire pudding will take centre stage at York Maze's Yorkshire Day celebrations this year.
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Brand-new shop opens its doors in one of York's most popular streets
Brand-new homeware and lifestyle shop, Wonder, has opened in Fossgate, York.
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Arrest after 'shot fired' outside York Mosque - as it happened
A man has been arrested after a shot was reportedly fired outside York Mosque and remains in police custody. An air rifle has been recovered by…
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Residents speak out as heat and holidaymakers put 'unseen pressure' on hospital
North Yorkshire residents have had their say on hot weather and holiday visitors placing Scarborough Hospital under pressure that has ‘never been…
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Man dies as three other adults and five children injured in crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a serious crash in West Yorkshire on Wednesday (July 30).