York
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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.
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Oatlands School Street Camera Waits on Selby Until 2027
Harrogate's school street still has no enforcement camera, and Selby goes first in early 2027. Councillors are now writing to the council leader.
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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Judge slams ‘arrogant’ pensioner after motorcyclist’s death
An 81-year-old driver has been given a suspended prison sentence for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash near Boroughbridge.
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Councillors to challenge NHS over ‘scandalous’ end-of-life care governance in York and North Yorkshire
Councillors have agreed to write to NHS chiefs over what they described as the “scandalous” state of governance of end-of-life care in York and North Yorkshire.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Sir Kevin Sinfield inspires £5,500 fundraising effort by 1,800 York students
Nearly 1,800 students, staff, parents and residents joined York's Archbishop Holgate's School's 7 Til 7 challenge, raising £5,500 for life-changing causes.
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Combined Authority Approves £3.5m Budget for Regional Bus Takeover Assessment
Metro Mayor David Skaith signs a formal Notice of Statutory Intent, triggering the first legal steps toward bringing York and North Yorkshire's bus networks
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Questions raised over future of proposed Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre after 2029 deadline emerges
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.
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Mayor secures £3.5 million for bus franchising assessment as North Yorkshire leaders warn of ‘empty buses’
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses” after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.
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Four Towns, Two Continents, One Bistro: How Realitea Built a Global Following from Ripon
An independent North Street bistro is expanding its regional footprint across Yorkshire after marking 12 years of business in the cathedral city.
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Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says politician
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport.
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Hunt launched for tall North Yorkshire man wanted on recall to prison
A hunt has been launched for a man wanted on recall to prison and for assault.
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York holiday park could be set for changes
A York holiday park could be set for changes.
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Historic York pub closes for a major refurbishment
A York pub has closed and is shrouded in scaffolding as it prepares for a major makeover and a bold new look. We reported earlier this year that the Golden Lion on Church Street wanted to go green as part of a general renewal. Plans to turn...
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‘Deceitful’ driver, 81, showed no remorse after causing York biker’s death
An 81-year-old driver who pulled out into the path of a York biker causing a crash that resulted in his death showed no remorse for his actions. Biker Nick Gilroy, 64, was riding within the speed limit when William Beckett pulled out of a...
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York holiday park could be set for changes
A York holiday park could be set for changes.
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Combined Authority Approves £456m Transport Framework but Project Pipeline Remains Unconfirmed
York and North Yorkshire political leaders have signed off a four-year transport budget, amid warnings that specific infrastructure schemes are still to be