Gazette & Herald
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Family cat dies after incident in North Yorkshire village
A cat has died after a crash with an alleged illegal e-bike in Eastfield, near Scarborough.
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Lorry driver gets suspended prison term for injuring woman on North York Moors
A Darlington man has been given a suspended jail sentence after his driving on the North York Moors seriously injured another road user.
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‘It was humiliating’ - Disabled visitor’s upset on York bus prompts driver retraining
A disabled journalist said he felt "humiliated" when a York bus driver tried to prevent him from boarding because of a powered attachment…
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York Hospital takes further steps to ensure solar panels are safe after Malton fire
York Hospital has said it is taking further steps to ensure its solar panels are fire safe after a huge blaze at Malton hospital was revealed to be…
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North Yorkshire schools introduce lockable phone pouches for pupils
The Heritage Coast Federation has introduced lockable phone pouches as part of a new digital safety initiative.
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More than 180 businesses back nostalgic postcard campaign in North Yorkshire
The Picture Perfect campaign, running across North Yorkshire through the Tourism Network, encourages visitors to take a digital break.
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Meet the worker behind Bridlington station's award-winning floral displays
Andrew Loxton, who works for Northern at Bridlington’s Grade II-listed station, has transformed Bridlington station into a vibrant garden.
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Award-winning babyballet programme launches classes in York and Selby
An award-winning children's ballet programme, under the babyballet franchise, is coming to York and Selby.
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Village open gardens event in Ampleforth raises thousands for good causes
Ampleforth & District Gardening Club recently hosted its first village open garden event in 14 years.
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When new £1.6m riverside bar and restaurant is opening in York
Details about the opening of a new £1.6 million York riverside bar and restaurant with an on-site brewery have been revealed.
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Thief went on crime spree after law prevented magistrates from jailing him
A violent shoplifter allowed to walk free from court under a new law went straight back to stealing, York magistrates heard.
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Limited-edition whisky launched by distillery to celebrate Yorkshire Day
Spirit of Yorkshire has launched a limited-edition Filey Bay whiskey to celebrate Yorkshire Day.
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'Once more under threat' - support pours in for York Mosque after alleged shot fire
Community leaders are urging residents to join them in condemning violence against a religion after a shot was allegedly fired outside York Mosque.
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East Riding Council report highlights business growth and tourism success
East Riding of Yorkshire Council's 2025-26 Impact Report highlights support provided through Invest East Yorkshire and Visit East Yorkshire.
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York St John University launches free webinars for results day support
York St John University is offering free online webinars to help prospective students and families navigate the entry process.
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York Art Gallery extends popular Japanese woodblock print exhibition
York Art Gallery's Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print exhibition will remain open for two extra days in August.
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York bar closes as refurbishment works underway
The refurbishment of a York bar is underway as plans for works have been approved.
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New partnership aims to boost opportunities for young musicians in Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Music Future Fund has teamed up with Future Talent to expand its reach and create more opportunities for aspiring musicians.
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North Yorkshire man’s plan for extra parking space refused over ‘unacceptable’ impact
A North Yorkshire man has been told he cannot create an additional parking space outside his property due to the unacceptable impact the plans would…
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Land Rover allegedly driven at stewards at popular country show
A MOTORIST allegedly drove at stewards in a 'road rage' incident at a popular country show in North Yorkshire earlier this week.
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Roadside signs urge visitors to help prevent North Yorkshire wildfires
New roadside signs are warning people of the threat of wildfires across the North Yorkshire countryside.
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‘We want people to reflect’ says York Mosque founder after ‘shot fired’ outside
A founder of York Mosque has called for people to reflect on the city’s wider relationship with the place of worship after a shot was reportedly…
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Twelve North Yorkshire campsites named among UK's best family holiday sites
A dozen North Yorkshire campsites have been named among the UK’s top family holiday destinations, according to Campsites.co.uk.
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Second award shortlisting in three months for pub outside York
The Knapton Lion in Main Street, Knapton, is one of 10 York licensed premises shortlisted by readers of The Press for its popular Best Pub…
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One of Britain’s most iconic albums is coming to Scarborough for a special live show
Fans will witness a historic first from one of the most influential British albums of the 21st century in North Yorkshire this weekend.
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Councillors clash over ‘inability to deliver a toy station’ at North Yorkshire beach
COUNCILLORS have clashed over plans for a beach toy library in a popular North Yorkshire seaside town.
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Onlookers dance through market place as infectious live music takes over town
A dancing train wound its way around a North Yorkshire town's market place as infectious music filled the air.
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New café and restaurant could be coming to York as plans lodged
A new restaurant could be coming to York under plans lodged with the city council.
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‘Our homes would be surrounded by solar panels’, residents tell planning inspectors
Villagers have told planning inspectors their homes would be surrounded by solar panels and could no longer be considered “rural” if a huge…
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TV star takes on series of challenges at North Yorkshire water park
A TV star has taken on his next challenge at a North Yorkshire water park ahead of the summer holidays.
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David Skaith welcomes expected plans to hand mayors income tax cash for cities
David Skaith has welcomed expected government plans to hand mayors a share of income tax revenue to spend on their cities.
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Woman, 26, dies and five injured in crash on main road in North Yorkshire
A 26-year-old woman has died and five other people left injured after a crash on the A170 near Pickering.
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Combine harvester bursts into flames in York – firefighters called to scene
A combine harvester caught fire on the York outer ring road at Haxby, prompting a response from fire crews.
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Giant Tetris, laser runs and human whack-a-mole coming to York city centre
York families can step inside giant versions of classic arcade games at a free event in the city centre next month.
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Popular York and North Yorkshire chain restaurants reveal closure date
Two popular chain restaurants are set to close their doors in York and North Yorkshire in September as part of a major restructuring plan.
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‘The number of patients outstrips anything we’ve seen before’, says hospital boss
A COMBINATION of hot weather and holiday visitors has placed a North Yorkshire hospital under pressure that has ‘never been seen before’.
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Major East Coast hotel now on sale for £1.5million - a £350,000 reduction
A recently-renovated Scarborough hotel is back on the market at a reduced rate.
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Teen inflicts 'life-changing' injuries on officer with boiling water and sugar
A teenager inflicted life-changing injuries on a prison officer by pouring boiling water and sugar over him in a youth prison near York.
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Man wanted for recall to prison may be in North Yorkshire
A man wanted for recall to prison may be in Northallerton or Thirsk, North Yorkshire Police has said.
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Man sought in connection with ‘criminal damage incident’ at North Yorkshire pub
Police have issued photographs of a man officers want to speak to after a “criminal damage incident” at a pub in Thirsk.
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Convicted sex offender wanted for recall to prison may be in North Yorkshire
A convicted sex offender wanted for recall to prison may be in Yorkshire, police said.
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Knifeman who stabbed tourist in York city centre declared 'extremely dangerous'
An “extremely dangerous” knifeman who stabbed an elderly tourist without warning in York city centre has been detained indefinitely.
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Armed police searched for York knifeman behind 'horrific' stabbing of tourist
Armed police and ambulance staff worked together to catch the York resident who turned a tourist’s visit to the city into a “horrific”…
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What's coming to an empty York store as plans get go ahead
An empty York shop is set for a new lease of life under newly-approved plans.
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Expert reveals cheap hack to revive dry and patchy lawns through the summer
A gardening expert has revealed how you can use washing up liquid to revive your dry lawn throughout the summer.
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'Proposed' bus fare increase 'could impact York students' class attendance or work'
The University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) has written a formal letter to First Bus urging the company to reconsider plans to increase the…
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Here's which roads in York will be closed during the 10k this weekend
Roads across York are set to be closed to traffic as thousands of runners prepare to take to the streets this weekend.
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Fraudsters target elderly woman in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police said it is appealing for information in connection with its investigation which it said happened in Merchantgate, between…
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Council deputy mayor has paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe at a meeting
THE deputy mayor of a North Yorkshire town has paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe at a full council meeting.
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Counterfeit notes passed at 'over the doorstep' sale in York
North Yorkshire Police said counterfeit notes were passed in an over the doorstep sale in Danebury Drive, Acomb, on Tuesday, June 9.