Gazette & Herald
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More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK
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Richard Hammond reveals expansion dreams for his city business
Richard Hammond has revealed his future hopes and plans for his Herefordshire business.
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Thousands lose power, trees fall and roads close as Storm Boelo batters York
Storm Boelo brought disruption across York and North Yorkshire as it battered the area with 60mph gusts.
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Holidaymaker jailed for raping woman during North Yorkshire visit
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.
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Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.
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Person in hospital after cyclist and car crash on main road in York
A person has been taken to hospital after a cyclist and a car crashed on Boroughbridge Road in York.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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Hundreds of homes without power in York as Storm Boelo batters area
Hundreds of homes in York have been left without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter the area.
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Fallen tree blocks main road in North Yorkshire – police on scene
A fallen tree has blocked a main road between Malton and Pickering. It comes as Storm Boelo hits the county.
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Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.
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North Yorkshire man admits being a voyeur
A North Yorkshire man has been put on the sex offenders’ register and given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to voyeurism.
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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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Three violent men among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
Three violent were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Tree falls on car at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on a car at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.
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Harrogate firm wins £12.5m deal to improve energy efficiency of homes
Harrogate-based firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to upgrade homes for social housing provider MHS Homes.
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North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.
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Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.
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Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.
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York attractions shut, roads blocked and power cuts as Storm Boelo hits - LIVE
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.
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York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.
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Everything to know on when The Voice UK 2026 semi-final will be on TV
The Voice UK is now onto the semi-final for its 2026 series, but when can you watch on ITV?
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Main road in North Yorkshire town reopens to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town has reopened to traffic.
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Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.
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Gogglebox viewers make same comment about Andy Burnham appearance
Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.
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Oscar-winning actress from York says sight loss means she can no longer perform
Dame Judi, who was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012, shared the update during an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
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Richard Hammond reveals the best piece of advice he was ever given
Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has revealed the best piece of advice he was ever given.
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Films at the Odeon, fish and chips, and Double Diamond: Teenage nights out in York
Remembering teenage nights out in York: films at the Odeon, fish and chips, underage pints and the last bus home.
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Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.
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York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available
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‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.
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52 new homes approved in North Yorkshire despite GP surgery capacity warning
North Yorkshire Council approves outline plans for 52 homes in Sherburn near Malton, despite GP surgery capacity, infrastructure and local opposition concerns.
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‘It was horrific’ – man whose dangerous driving on A1 caused dog’s death sentenced
A man whose dangerous driving on the A1(M) caused the death of a family’s pet dog has been sentenced.
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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VIDEO - Appeal launched to support long-running Halloween event in York
A woman who brings joy to hundreds of children in York each year is appealing for more sweets as the countdown to her annual Halloween event begins.
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All quiet at York station as major works bring lines to near standstill
Major engineering works on the East Coast Main Line have resulted in almost all rail services from York being replaced by buses.
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York Pride announces 2027 return after record-breaking festival
York Pride will return to the Knavesmire on June 5th, 2027, following a record-breaking 2026.
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1,100-home development prompts 'under siege' warning
Proposals for 1,100 homes on the outskirts of Harrogate have prompted a senior councillor to warn that North Yorkshire is “under siege”.
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UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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York man given suspended sentence and 10-year order over indecent images of children
September 24 Doncaster
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Gogglebox viewers make same comment about Andy Burnham appearance
Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.
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Opposition grows to 360,000-chicken farm in North Yorkshire despite new manure plans
Opposition to plans for a massive poultry farm in North Yorkshire continues to grow despite the developer submitting new information aimed at easing concerns over the disposal of thousands of tonnes of chicken manure.
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York's National Railway Museum hosts launch of major rail innovation report
A white paper exploring innovation in the rail industry has been unveiled at the National Railway Museum in York.
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I tested 3 bizarre lemon cleaning hacks in my home – one genuinely surprised me
I tested TikTok lemon cleaning hacks on a microwave, limescale-covered taps and a washing machine to see whether the chemical-free tricks really work.