Gazette & Herald
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Call for stronger hunting laws after police drop case over alleged fox chase footage
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has called for new stronger hunting laws after the police dropped a prosecution…
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Calls grow for disposable barbecue ban after North Yorkshire wildfires
Jo Coles and Mayor David Skaith have renewed their call for a county-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecues to prevent further wildfires.
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Lines blocked after incidents between York and North Yorkshire station
Two incidents have blocked the railway from York to a major North Yorkshire station.
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Plans submitted to operate four goods vehicles from farm near Malton
Dalby Firewood Limited is seeking a licence to operate four goods vehicles from Middle House Farm in Low Marishes.
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Car bursts into flames on major York road – fire crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on the A64 in York with firefighters called to the scene.
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First look at cast bringing new Queen Elizabeth II play to York Theatre Royal
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will star in a new play about Queen Elizabeth II, coming to York Theatre Royal.
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North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to Ampleforth Abbey this weekend
The North Yorkshire Grand Prix will take place at Ampleforth Abbey this weekend.
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Mazda’s subtle CX-5 update delivers big gains where family SUV buyers need them most
Mazda’s top-selling SUV hasn’t ripped up the rulebook for its third outing; instead, it treads carefully, sticking close to a formula that’s…
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York salon studio in the running for two national hair and beauty awards
Libs Beauty Studio is in the running for two national awards after being shortlisted at the UK Hair & Beauty Awards.
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Funding boost helps York theatre company give teenage boys a voice
Next Door But One, based in York, has been awarded a grant from Audible’s 2026 Future Stories Fund.
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Music, poetry and business events recently announced across Yorkshire
Yorkshire has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month, with poetry, live music, and business fairs coming.
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Two jailed and 4 set free when 6 shop burglars and thieves sentenced at York court
Six burglars and shoplifters were among defendants who appeared recently before York Magistrates' Court. Two were jailed but the rest walked…
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North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to historic Ampleforth Abbey
The Ryedale Grand Prix returns to its historic North Yorkshire home of Ampleforth Abbey this weekend.
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Co-working boost for freelancers and remote workers in North Yorkshire city
A new co-working space has opened in Queen Street, Ripon, to support freelancers and remote workers.
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How to have your say on new walking and cycling routes across East Riding
Residents are being asked to share their views on cycling and walking improvements as part of a new East Riding survey.
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Attack at Yorkshire fast food outlet
A member of staff at a Subway in Scarborough has been assaulted and verbally abused, police said.
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Whisky fans flock to Yorkshire distillery for 10th anniversary celebrations
More than 600 visitors attended a two-day event at the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, marking its 10-year anniversary of distilling.
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Yorkshire Water starts £2.5m storm overflow project in York
Yorkshire Water has launched a £2.5 million storm overflow project to cut discharges into the River Ouse.
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Kirkbymoorside venue seeks licence for alcohol sales and film screenings
Daniel James Morbey submitted an application to sell alcohol and host indoor film screenings in York.
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University of York research reveals gaps in support to help smokers quit
A study from the University of York has suggested most smokers in low- and middle-income countries are not receiving the support they need to quit.
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Surge in abandoned kittens puts pressure on North Yorkshire animal rescue
Blue Cross in Thirsk has warned that a surge in abandoned kittens is putting pressure on animal rescue services across North Yorkshire.
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Free pump track coming to Helmsley for Tour of Britain celebrations
A free pump track will be open to the public in Helmsley, in the car park of the Black Swan in the Market Place, next month.
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York museum invites visitors to sample Victorian picnic favourites
York Castle Museum is serving up Victorian picnic recipes for visitors to try throughout August and September.
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New images reveal townhouses replacing former Harrogate metal works
Mulgrave Properties has unveiled the first computer-generated images of its Harrogate One development.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed in both directions after serious accident
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions due to a serious accident.
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UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
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Iconic £2m Yorkshire attraction has price slashed to £100k – but there’s a catch
The selling price of an iconic Whitby tourist attraction has been slashed to £100,000 because it has to move out of town.
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Popular North Yorkshire housing development sells out its new homes
Barratt Homes has confirmed its Harclay housing development in Boroughbridge has completely sold out.
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
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York restaurant crowned among the country's best
T highly-rated Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant in York has won top honours in the English Curry Awards 2026.
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People ‘putting themselves in danger’ on steps down to Yorkshire beach, council says
People are “putting themselves in danger” by ignoring the closure of steps down to Selwicks Bay beach in Flamborough, the council has said.
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Police hunt bank card 'thief' after incident in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft of a bank card from York city centre.
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Key section of major new route through North Yorkshire set to open
A major new route through North Yorkshire is set to open.
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40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze
It was 40 years ago this month that a popular North Yorkshire toy shop was badly damaged in a fire.
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York school achieves record number of top A-level grades
All Saints RC School in York has achieved a record number of top A-level grades with a third of the student cohort taking home A*s and As.
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Man arrested after being rescued from York river
A man has been arrested after being rescued from the River Foss in York.
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Landlady reports 'successful relaunch' of popular pub near York after refurb
The popular village pub the Lord Collingwood at Poppleton near York is reporting a successful relaunch after being closed for major renovations.
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North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline
CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).
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York drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand jailed
A drug dealer from York who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand has been jailed after being tracked down by police.
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‘It was my twin brother’ – rail firm reveals oddest no-ticket travel excuses
TransPennine Express has revealed some of the most unusual excuses its team has heard for people travelling without a valid ticket, including one…
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Firefighters called to luxury car on fire in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters have been called to a Porsche Boxster on fire in Carlton, near Selby.
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Glowing results earns top York student place at medical school
A promising York student has been awarded a place at the Hull York Medical School after achieving top grades at All Saints RC School.
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Top A-Level grades rise for third year in a row as celebrations underway in York
York students are joining celebrations as the proportion of A-Level entries awarded top grades has risen nationally for the third year in a row.
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Experts reveal best place to put a fan and most people are getting it wrong
Experts have shared most people are putting their fans in the wrong place at home, which is making them less effective.
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Malton School students celebrate achievements on results day
Students in the Sixth Form at Malton have been celebrating an excellent results day.
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LIVE - A-Level results day 2026 for York, North, and East Yorkshire
Follow our live blog for A-Level results coverage throughout the day as the stories come in from schools and colleges across York, North and East…
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North Yorkshire student to go into dream field after life-changing accident
A teenager who was paralysed in a freak accident that meant he was unable to join the RAF is celebrating A-level success and a bright future in…
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Police called after man enters river in York
Police have been called to Piccadilly after a man was spotted in the river.
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Dragons' Den star among 15 stripped of MBEs
The UK monarch has been praised after stripping the honours of a number of individuals including a star of a Dragons' Den spin-off.
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York aerial gymnast set to join circus arts centre in London after top marks
A talented York student has taken a major step towards her dream career as a circus aerial gymnast after achieving top marks in her A-levels.