Gazette & Herald
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UK demolition company collapses into administration after 23 years
UK demolition company Forshaw Demolition has fallen into administration after 23 years in business.
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UK high street chain's future in doubt as £7bn takeover at risk of collapse
The £7 billion bid by the Weston family to buy Boots is now at risk of collapsing, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of the pharmacy giant.
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Army responds to 'extremely distressing' reports of rape at military college
Reports of rape and sexual abuse against female recruits at Harrogate Army Foundation College are “extremely distressing” and…
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Emmerdale star quietly quits ITV soap after 17 years but 'hopeful' for future
Jack Downham, who plays Noah Dingle, made his final appearance in an episode that aired last night.
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Car ends up on its side after crash on road through East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Western Road in Goole around 7.40pm yesterday (Wednesday, August 5).
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Teenagers arrested after motorbike 'stolen' in York suburb
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorbike, North Yorkshire Police said.
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'Operation clean-up' underway as Travellers leave York village
Eyewitnesses said caravans left Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road yesterday evening around 6.30pm (Wednesday, August 5).
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Landlords and sole traders warned over HMRC deadline as new tax rules begin
Around 864,000 sole traders and landlords must submit their first Making Tax Digital report to HMRC by August 7 2026. Here's who is affected.
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Britain's Got Talent star joins York charity's Menfulness Live line-up
Menfulness Live, organised by York-based mental health charity Menfulness, has announced the remaining acts for its show at the Grand Opera House.
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Copmanthorpe carnival brings community together for week of celebrations
Cop’ Carnival took place in Copmanthorpe, Yorkshire, from June 29 to July 4, featuring a packed schedule of activities.
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Children's favourite Blippi set for live adventure at York Barbican
Children's character Blippi is set to visit York Barbican on September 5th as part of the Be Like Blippi Tour.
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Entries urged for The Press Business Awards ahead of deadline
Businesses and organisations are recommending entries into The Press BUSINESSiQ Awards.
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Housing association to support many more people after winning contract
A housing association has won a major contract to support people with complex needs.
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North York Moors named among UK's best places to watch solar eclipse
North York Moors National Park has been named among the UK’s top 10 spots for viewing the solar eclipse this month.
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York solicitor wins £75,000 innovation award for pet care platform
Solicitor Rachel Roche was awarded £75,000 in the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards for her pet care plan, PetPact.
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York community youth hub reaches milestone supporting families
The Place, based in Westfield and led by the University of York in partnership with Aviva, is helping children in one of the city’s most deprived…
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Campaigners compare River Ouse to 'open sewer' in meeting with Yorkshire Water
Campaigners have spoken out about their growing concern around pollution in the River Ouse – with one likening the river to an ‘open sewer’.
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Three-day road closure in East Riding planned for telecoms cable installation
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced a temporary traffic ban on Peters Field Farm Access Road, Bielby, due to telecom works.
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Mayor ‘committed’ to working with MP to safeguard future of ex-York hospital site
York and North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith is “committed” to working with the area’s MP to keep the former Bootham Park Hospital site in…
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New York Mansion House souvenir unveiled for Georgian Festival
A new papercraft tissue box kit designed by Helen Reynolds to resemble York Mansion House is now on sale.
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Restaurant gives away free Pad Thai to students after GCSE and A-Level results
Rosa's Thai, which has a restaurant in Coney Street, is giving away free Pad Thai to GCSE and A-Level students on their respective results days.
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Man banned for life from his home town for making ex-partner's life 'living hell'
A stalker who turned his ex-partner’s life into a “living hell” has been jailed and banned for life from his home town Selby.
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LNER backs campaign to protect vulnerable children on rail journeys
LNER joined forces with Railway Children and British Transport Police to raise awareness of vulnerable children on the rail network.
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Miniature military models to go on show at Yorkshire Air Museum
The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington will host a Military Model Show in September.
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Grand Opera House York unveils programme ahead of 125th anniversary
Grand Opera House York is inviting the public to experience a new series of behind-the-scenes events in the lead-up to the venue’s 125th…
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Popular TV chef bringing free food tour to Yorkshire Morrisons stores
Ainsley Harriott is heading to Morrisons stores for a five-day supermarket tour across York.
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York scooter club charity event raises hundreds for The Snappy Trust
York Inset Scooter Club hosted its annual Show and Shine display in York city centre to raise money for The Snappy Trust.
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Award-winning York filmmaking scheme expands with summer school
Filmmaking in Schools, delivered by Aesthetica in partnership with City of York Council, has expanded to a summer school this month.
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Wellness weekend brings community together at Old Malton care home
Manor Park Care Home recently held a wellness event during a special weekend in Old Malton.
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Concern over ‘ridiculous’ delay in replacing bus stop shelters on busy York road
Passengers waiting for buses in Fulford Road, York, have been exposed to all weathers since shelters were removed six months ago – and plans to…
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London City Ballet to bring special co-production to York Theatre Royal
London City Ballet will perform at York Theatre Royal, featuring a UK revival of Glen Tetley’s Firebird in a special co-production.
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Five-day closure planned in East Riding for bridge investigations
Part of Barf Lane in Bugthorpe will be shut for soil investigation works at Barf Bridge.
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Bridlington to host free circus and theatre performances this summer
The Freedom Festival’s touring programme returns this summer in Bridlington.
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ITV reality show set for shock format change in order to 'surprise' contestants
Big Brother could be seeing a twist in its format for its 2026 series with the potential addition of previous celebrity contestants
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Beatles hotel in North Yorkshire to be turned into flats
A former North Yorkshire hotel that once hosted The Beatles will be turned into apartments.
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Beatles hotel in North Yorkshire to be turned into flats
A FORMER North Yorkshire hotel that once hosted The Beatles will be turned into apartments after plans were given the green light.
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Dog ‘dangerously out of control’ at North Yorkshire water park – police appeal
A dog was “dangerously out of control” at North Yorkshire Water Park near Scarborough, police have said.
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Town centre café partially converted into hotel in North Yorkshire resort
A TOWN centre café in North Yorkshire will be partially converted into hotel accommodation after plans were approved by the council.
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Four arrested after suspected burglary caused ‘significant damage’ in York
Four men have been arrested after a suspected burglary in the Nether Poppleton area of York.
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Row erupts over removal of fly-tipped waste containing asbestos from York village
The city's Liberal Democrat group claimed there would not be the same delay if the fly-tip had been in York city centre. The executive member…
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Man arrested after boy attacked by man in 40s in York street
A man has been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by a man in his 40s in Moss Street, York.
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City's information centre moves to Mayor's former shop in York
York’s Visitor Information Centre has moved into the Mayor's former shop in Back Swinegate.
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Police issue update about Traveller encampment on York village playing field
An encampment was first established on Monday evening (August 3) in Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road to the east of the village.
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'Prioritise jobs over green targets in public contracts,' says North Yorkshire MP
A NORTH Yorkshire MP and a trade union have welcomed Government plans to prioritise job creation over green targets when companies bid for public…
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York store window damaged using shopping trolley – police appeal to find key witness
A shopping trolley has been used to damage the front window of the Age UK charity shop in Acomb, York.
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Boy, 13, taken to hospital after being 'attacked' by man in his 40s in York
A 13-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being allegedly attacked by a man in his 40s in Moss Street in York.
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‘Joyful’ folk music festival to take place in coastal Yorkshire town
A folk festival will take place in Saltburn – offering three-days of free music, dance and more.
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Innovative North Yorkshire business to hire new staff if major expansion approved
AN innovative North Yorkshire business is set to convert a coastal farm shop and café into a research site as part of a plan to hire new staff.
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MP urges people not to speculate after body found in search for boy off Yorkshire
An MP has urged people not to speculate about the events leading to a body being found during the search for a missing 13-year-old boy who got into…
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Queen to visit York this month for major event
Queen Camilla will visit York Racecourse during the Sky Bet Ebor Festival later this month.