York
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Man wanted after alleged racist and homophobic abuse on bus in York
A police appeal has been launched after a man allegedly hurled racist and homophobic abuse on a bus in York.
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York school announces major changes – It will sell building and lease city park
An historic York school has revealed major changes to strengthen it for “generations to come”. Bootham School is to sell one of its buildings and develop its main site. And it is going to lease Bootham Park and create two football pitches...
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says mayor
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said.
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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North Yorkshire Airbnbs will not be exempt from tourist tax - mayor
Only applying it to hotels would be "disgraceful", says councillor.
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Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Police appeal after reports of TV stolen from garden of York home
North Yorkshire Police are investigating a theft from the garden of a York home.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at York recycling plant
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a York recycling plant last night (Monday). Both Acomb crews and Huntington’s appliance went to the incident at Harewood Whin Waste Transfer Station, on Tinker Lane, Rufforth at 9.41pm. A North Yorkshire...
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans.
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Why scale, context and partnership matter in flood resilience
Flooding is often discussed in terms of individual places. A flooded road. A flooded home. A flooded community, writes Mark Henderson, Flood Risk Manager, City of York Council.
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Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'
North Yorkshire Police urged drivers to take extra care at junctions after a company director caused the death of motorcyclist Nick Gilroy in a 'totally unnecessary crash'.
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Reform UK chairman apologises for sharing 'AI-generated' Press article
A Reform UK chairman in Yorkshire has apologised after an “AI-generated” image imitating local journalism was circulated on his social media page.
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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Mayor claims better buses could ease school transport pressures
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire,...
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Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards
Talent, excellence, innovation and community spirit were celebrated in style at The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid ‘significant pressure’
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans. Plans submitted to City of York Council would see the Minster Refectory restaurant, in Deangate, allowed to host weddings. The restaurant’s application stated...
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One of York's main bridges in city centre closes after police incident
Eyewitnesses said Ouse Bridge was closed last night (Monday, October 5) with around eight police vehicles and four engines from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in attendance.
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Reform UK chairman apologises for sharing 'AI-generated' Press article
A Reform UK chairman in Yorkshire has apologised after an “AI-generated” image imitating local journalism was circulated on his social media page.
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Fire breaks out at industrial waste unit in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Acomb were called to Tinker Lane in Rufforth at 9.41pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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Police called after fire started on York green
Fire crews were to a fire on a York green last night (Monday). Vegetation was alight on Leeman Road Millennium Green off Garfield Terrace at8.24pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb’s appliance was...
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'Serene escape for wildlife lovers' in York gets protected status
An area said to be a serene escape for wildlife lovers in York has been granted protected status.
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Fire breaks out at industrial waste unit in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Acomb were called to Tinker Lane in Rufforth at 9.41pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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RAF Linton asylum centre could face closure within three years
Questions have been raised over how long a proposed asylum centre at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse base could actually operate after it emerged the site could be closed for the site to be redeveloped in less than three years. Deputy mayor...
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New Highways Apprenticeship Academy launched in York
Askham Bryan College’s new Highways Apprenticeship Academy is open for business. The new facility will help apprentices build practical skills, gain specialist knowledge, and develop their careers in an industry that keeps communities...
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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Night of poetry, music and comedy heading to York Theatre Royal
The Say Owt Showcase is heading to York Theatre Royal on October 23.
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York man who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day quits after 40 years
Kevin, from York, who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day, has quit after more than 40 years with support from York Health Trainers Stop Smoking Service.
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ADHD campaigner who struggled at school brings talks to North Yorkshire
A campaign for greater ADHD awareness and understanding is being brought into schools and communities.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'
A York venue opened by the King could be set to host more events under new plans.
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‘Rapid’ improvements at York school in special measures after inspection
There have been “rapid and necessary” improvements at Carr Infant School in York which was special measures due to previous poor performance, Ofsted has found.
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York man who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day quits after 40 years
Kevin, from York, who smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day, has quit after more than 40 years with support from York Health Trainers Stop Smoking Service.
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Tributes paid to much-loved York businessman after Motor Neurone Disease battle
Tributes have been paid to York retailer Kevin Clarkson, who died aged 62 after an 18-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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ADHD campaigner who struggled at school brings talks to North Yorkshire
A campaign for greater ADHD awareness and understanding is being brought into schools and communities.
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Dinnerladies stage show coming to York with Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver
A new stage adaptation of the classic sitcom Dinnerladies is heading to the Grand Opera House York.
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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‘We found an engraved matchbox in our Leeds restaurant that belonged to Titanic violinist’
The operations manager at Cut and Craft in Leeds and his team discovered an engraved matchbox that dates back more than 100 years and belonged to the Titanic violinist Wallace Hartley.
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Driver, 81, sentenced after causing death of motorcyclist in Yorkshire crash
An 81-year-old driver has been given a suspended prison sentence after causing the death of an experienced motorcyclist by pulling out of a side road into his path.
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Gothic and ghostly art exhibition to open in York for Halloween
Stephenson's Gallery is preparing to launch its Gothic & Ghostly: Art of the Macabre exhibition in time for the Halloween season.
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York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph
Marie Elcock, a senior therapist at York’s TRTrehab, won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion.
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Visits to attractions and footfall drop sharply in York
Visits to York’s tourist attractions and city centre footfall have both taken a hit so far this year. Data in a Make It York report showed 15.08m people had been recorded in York city centre up to June this year, a year-on-year fall of 8...
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Tributes paid to much-loved York businessman after Motor Neurone Disease battle
Tributes have been paid to York retailer Kevin Clarkson, who died aged 62 after an 18-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
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Plans for 3,500-home 'new town' in Yorkshire to go on public display
Updated plans for a proposed new 3,500-home community between York and Selby are set to go on public display later this month.