York
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Mayor warned tourism levy could be ‘straw that breaks camel’s back’
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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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”.
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Ram raid at restaurant in York with car left abandoned
North Yorkshire Police is investigating a suspected ram raid of a restaurant in York.
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Ram raid at Indian restaurant in York - two arrested
An investigation has been launched into a ram raid at the Zeera Spice restaurant in York.
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RECAP - ram raid at restaurant in York suburb
A suspected ram raid has taken place at the Zeera Spice restaurant in York. The incident took place in Lindsey Avenue at around 12.30am this morning (October 2).
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WATCH – man sentenced for cutting across two lorries at 90mph on Yorkshire motorway
A motorist who pulled dangerously out across two HGVs has been in court.
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'Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched lives' - tributes to much-loved nun
Tributes have been paid to a York nun whose ‘joyful spirit touched countless lives’.
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Ram raid at restaurant in York with car left abandoned
North Yorkshire Police is investigating a suspected ram raid of a restaurant in York.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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WATCH – man sentenced for cutting across two lorries at 90mph on Yorkshire motorway
A motorist who pulled dangerously out across two HGVs has been in court.
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Ram raid at Indian restaurant in York - two arrested
An investigation has been launched into a ram raid at the Zeera Spice restaurant in York.
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Site manager wins housebuilding 'Oscar' for Harrogate development
A site manager at a Harrogate housing development has won a national award recognising excellence in housebuilding.
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York restaurant targeted by ram raiders was hit by another car days before
A York restaurant is closed and boarded up today (Friday) after it was targeted by ram raiders. They reversed a dark-coloured Nissan Juke into the front of Zeera Spice on Lindsey Avenue at about 12.30am. This picture, taken by a neighbour,...
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'Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched lives' - tributes to much-loved nun
Tributes have been paid to a York nun whose ‘joyful spirit touched countless lives’.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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Motorists hit with major delays near York at rush hour
The A64 near York has been hit with delays throughout the afternoon as well as the ring road near the LNER Community Stadium.
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Major update issued by fire crews tackling North Yorkshire blaze
Firefighters have left the scene after four days of battling a fire that overtook a biomass depot in North Yorkshire.
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Parents’ plea over future of landmark road safety scheme at Harrogate school
Anxious Harrogate parents, residents and teachers are calling for an essential ANPR safety camera to be installed urgently at a landmark School Street scheme protecting 360 children.
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York designer named finalist in global design competition
York-based home decor designer Helen Reynolds who was crushed by an art teacher's comment at school has been named a finalist in the global Etsy Design Awards.
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Dancing at dawn: Harrogate’s 7am farm shop rave
Almost 200 people swapped their usual Friday morning routine for a coffee rave at Fodder – complete with a sunrise, rainbow and plenty of big tunes.
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'If it is you, contact police' - plea after bike stolen from York university campus
A bike has been stolen from a university campus in York.
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Youths steal moped from York garden in broad daylight
A moped was stolen from a York address in broad daylight earlier this week.
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Meet the winners! York's hospitality heroes are honoured in awards night
Oh what a night! The best and brightest in York’s hospitality industry were showcased in a night of celebration last night (Thursday) at the Radisson Hotel in York, for the third annual HAY Hospitality Awards. Launched in 2024 and organised...
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Youths steal moped from York garden in broad daylight
A moped was stolen from a York address in broad daylight earlier this week.
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Police investigate suspected ram raid on York restaurant
Police are investigating a suspected ram raid in York. It was at a restaurant on Lindsey Avenue. The car was abandoned at the scene. Lindsey Avenue, York A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating a suspected...
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Motorists hit with major delays near York at rush hour
The A64 near York has been hit with delays throughout the afternoon as well as the ring road near the LNER Community Stadium.
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York designer named finalist in global design competition
York-based home decor designer Helen Reynolds who was crushed by an art teacher's comment at school has been named a finalist in the global Etsy Design Awards.
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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”.
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Major update issued by fire crews tackling North Yorkshire blaze
Firefighters have left the scene after four days of battling a fire that overtook a biomass depot in North Yorkshire.
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Main city centre car park reopens and cordon lifted after alleged sexual assault
A main York city centre car park has reopened following reports of an alleged sexual assault.
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Hospitality heroes honoured in glittering York awards ceremony
Hospitality workers have been celebrated for their dedication and professionalism.
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On this day: York City lose after Jackie McNamara is charged with fare dodging
On this day in 2016, York City manager Jackie McNamara found himself in the headlines for fare dodging on a train.
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York garden centre giving away Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Dobbies, in partnership with Needlefresh, will donate five Nordmann Fir trees through its annual Community Christmas Tree campaign.
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Artefacts and art treasures in York under threat as climate costs laid bare
Artefacts and art works are under threat locally, a report laying bare the effects of climate change in York and North Yorkshire has found.
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Car crashes into building in York
A car crashed into a building in York early this morning (Friday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Lindsey Avenue off Boroughbridge Road at12.44am. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew...
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York site manager wins prestigious award for work on Harrogate homes
Paul Douglass, site manager at Redrow’s Kingsley Manor development, recently received the Seal of Excellence Award.
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Mother and daughter join forces to lead York communications business
Jo.P. Communications Ltd, founded in 2009 by Jo Pickering FCIM, has welcomed her daughter Grace into the company.
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Main city centre car park reopens and cordon lifted after alleged sexual assault
A main York city centre car park has reopened following reports of an alleged sexual assault.
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Activist calls for city centre car park to relocate before police confirm probe
A York city centre car park was closed yesterday (Thursday, October 1) as police guarded a cordon close to a shopping area where Primark is located.
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Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Fire crews respond to smoke and water leak in York home
Firefighters were called to reports of a smell of smoke in a York home last night (Thursday). They went to the incident in Rydal Avenue, Tang Hall, at** 8.40pm**. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from...
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary 'wore a hijab'
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary "wore a hijab" to give a presentation.
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Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary 'wore a hijab'
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary "wore a hijab" to give a presentation.
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Businesses divided over impact of York city centre sewer repairs
Sewer repairs in the heart of York have forced street closures and disrupted nearby businesses.
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Former York care home to be demolished for 36 affordable homes
Former care home site Willow House, in Walmgate, is being cleared to make way for 36 affordable council homes.
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Vehicle crashes into building in York - police cordon in place
Emergency services have responded to a vehicle, which is reported to have crashed into a building in Lindsey Avenue, York.
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New figures show York recycling contamination rate among lowest in UK
City of York Council recorded a household recycling contamination rate of just 4.31 per cent in 2024/25.
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Vehicle crashes into building in York - police cordon in place
Emergency services have responded to a vehicle, which is reported to have crashed into a building in Lindsey Avenue, York.