York
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Warnings as road closure comes into force in North Yorkshire town
THE Mayor of Norton is asking motorists to follow diversion signs as a road closure comes into force.
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Man, 36, found dead in North Yorkshire town
A 36-year-old man has been found dead in Scarborough.
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Garden centre near York sold after being listed for £500k
The Airfield Garden Centre near York has been sold 'subject to contract' after being on the market for around a month.
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Biomass company depot fire in North Yorkshire 'could burn for a number of days'
The blaze started in an unprocessed wood pile at the Seras facility in Heck and Pollington Lane, Great Heck, prompting a response from the fire…
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UK government debt as a percentage of GDP is not as high as other countries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: James Bovington, Horsforth, Leeds.
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York music festival raises over £5k for local charity
York music festival Live for St Leonard’s has raised more than £5000 this year. Nine evenings of live music brought crowds to Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square as Live For St Leonard’s returned for its sixth year. Organised by York...
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ECB chief makes northern cricket pledge after Headingley Ashes snub
ECB boss Richard Gould has guaranteed there will be a northern Ashes Test in 2031, 2035 and 2039 after criticism of next summer’s schedule.
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Highly-rated York restaurant in heartfelt plea over pending price rises
Popular York curry house Bengal Lounge, which is based in Acomb, announces price rises, citing soaring ingredient, energy and staffing costs while…
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Major high street retailer to close store in North Yorkshire
A major high street retailer has announced it is shutting one of its North Yorkshire stores.
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Emergency services called to crash involving two vehicles in North Yorkshire
Emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle crash in Harrogate.
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'It's difficult' - PM on asylum seeker plan concerns for village near York
The Prime Minister said he is “prepared to look” at the concerns of villagers opposing plans for RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
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School children help shape a new play area in York
The new Crombie Avenue Play Area at Clifton in York is open. The play area has lots of fun equipment, including slides, swings, climbing frames, monkey bars, a roundabout and sensory play features. It has been designed so children of...
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Top York restaurant rated one star for food hygiene after inspection
One of York’s highest rated restaurants- Damastique in Goodramgate- has scored one-star for food hygiene.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield greeted by crowds at Leeds Rhinos on day four of 7 in 7 challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield was greeted by crowds of supporters as his 7 in 7: The Grand Finale challenge arrived at the home of Leeds Rhinos.
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£350,000 contract approved to rebuild wall at North Yorkshire tourist attraction
A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.
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Debate around North Yorkshire Council’s school transport policy is about the kind of rural North Yorkshire we want to build - Peter Lacey
Fairness is easy to promise on paper. Delivering it justly in the real world is much harder. When North Yorkshire Council changed its school transport policy in 2024, replacing catchment-based eligibility with a “nearest suitable school” model, the stated aim was greater consistency and fairness.
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York retreat team to take on charity walk in memory of colleague
Team members from a York retreat will take on charity walk this weekend in memory of much-loved colleague. 20 colleagues from Sandburn Hall and Griffon Forest will be tackling a 13.5-mile walk from Flaxton to St Leonard’s Hospice in York on...
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Better mobile connectivity for York coming soon
Mobile connectivity in York is set to improve thanks to 5G telecommunications equipment on the roof of York’s Grand hotel. It’s as plans have been approved by the city council for a scheme which will see existing antennae and a dish...
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Major York festival returns with five days of film, music, games and tech
The BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival will take place in York this November.
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York school shortlisted for national award
A York school has been named among the top in the country for a prestigious education award.
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Twitchers flock to Yorkshire to see female osprey as she makes trip south
An occasional visitor has been causing a stir at St Aidan’s nature park near Leeds.
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Phone theft whilst patient waits in York A&E
An offender has stolen a mobile phone whilst a patient was waiting in the A&E reception room at York District Hospital on the 22nd of September. An offender walked out of the hospital and can be seen on CCTV pocketing the stolen phone....
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Thug jailed for breaking woman's arm in York city centre street - 4 years ago
York magistrates have jailed a domestic abuser four years after he broke his partner's arm in a city centre street.
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Two crashes on rural road which campaigners flagged to planning inspector just days before
A campaigner says two accidents in 24 hours at Leven Bank highlight the road dangers explained to a planning inspector just days earlier.
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Grammy nominated artist to headline North Yorkshire venue next summer
Grammy award-nominated and chart-topping multi-platinum artist Alex Warren will head to the North Yorkshire coast next summer as part of his 2027 world tour. Warren is playing seven dates in the UK and Ireland as part of the Finding (More)...
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James Herriot's children to unveil plaque at his former home
James Herriot’s children Jim Wight and Rosie Page will unveil a Blue Plaque honouring Alf Wight at Rowardennan, his former Thirsk home, on October…
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East Yorkshire housebuilder sponsors milestone 150th Driffield Show
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has sponsored the 150th annual Driffield Show.
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Mother’s anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council’s school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on a computer-generated map.
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Thriving York law firm celebrates 10 years after growing to serve 48 UK cities
A York law firm has marked 10 years of growth and success with a special celebration.
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York area where 'nature can thrive' could get protected status
An area of York held up as a haven for nature could be granted protected status.
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M&S announces major change coming to 100 stores across the UK next spring
M&S has announced a partnership with a huge beauty brand that will be launching in 100 stores around the UK next spring.
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'Our lives are in limbo' - asylum plan fears in village near York
Residents say months of uncertainty have left their lives “in limbo” following government plans for the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
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York University don's driving caused woman to suffer life-changing injuries
A long-serving University of York don and AI specialist caused a crash on the A19 that left a woman with life-changing injuries the city's…
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Sell-out Halloween event returns to York Mansion House this October
A one-night-only Halloween event hosted by the York Civic Party, will be held this October.
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Yorkshire couple bring floating sound baths to swimming pools across UK
Yorkshire-based wellness business, Synergy Body & Mind, is offering floating sound baths at swimming pools in the UK.
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Yorkshire town with Michelin-starred restaurant named among top places for foodies
Helmsley has been named one of the best places to visit if you are a foodie thanks to its beautiful cafés and Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Leeds Bradford Airport insists night flight changes will NOT increase noise
Leeds Bradford Airport has insisted that proposed changes to its night-time operations will not lead to an increase in noise.
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Halloween Singo Bingo returns to East Yorkshire brewery this October
Wold Top Brewery will host the Halloween Singo Bingo event at Hunmanby Grange this Halloween.
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Artisan markets return to Harrogate and Knaresborough for autumn weekend
Little Bird Made will bring its artisan markets to Knaresborough and Harrogate this October.
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York University don's driving caused woman to suffer life-changing injuries
A long-serving University of York don and AI specialist caused a crash on the A19 that left a woman with life-changing injuries the city's…
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York networking event to return with new high-energy SUPERNetworking Sprint
A networking event will return to York in early November.
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Bid to prosecute King Charles III reaches international court
A bid to prosecute King Charles III reached an international court before being thrown out
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Thriving York law firm celebrates 10 years after growing to serve 48 UK cities
A York law firm has marked 10 years of growth and success with a special celebration.
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Batley could receive ‘Temu version’ of redevelopment plan, warns councillor
A local councillor says he does not want to see Batley left with the “Temu version” of its original Blueprint plan following a series of delays.
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Chef with 45 years of experience takes on new role at Pickering bistro
Andrew Lees has taken on the role of head chef at the bistro at Mickle Hill retirement village in Pickering.
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York museum to launch new 'immersive adventure' for Halloween
Step into York’s darker past this October half-term – as York Castle Museum brings Halloween history to life with prison escapes, Victorian autumnal traditions and family storytelling. Brand new for 2026, visitors can explore the museum’s...
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'No one wants bad blood' - York restaurant given go ahead despite fears from parents with baby
Plans for a contentious new cafe and restaurant in York have been given the green light despite fears from a young family about late night noise.
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Bid to prosecute King Charles III reaches international court
A bid to prosecute King Charles III reached an international court before being thrown out
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Council repaints 'L' on Pool Square street sign eight times after vandals strike
The road sign for Pool Square in Sheffield has been a consistent victim of vandalism over the last few years, struggling to keep its final letter from being painted over.