Gazette & Herald
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New inclusive play area opens in York after major refurbishment
The Crombie Avenue site has opened as part of City of York Council’s wider investment in parks and green spaces.
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York schools urged to plant more trees to create greener grounds
Schools are being encouraged to plant trees on their grounds as part of a partnership between City of York Council, St Nicks and White Rose Forest.
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'Significant' flood risk to homes from York school car park plan, objection warns
Plans to improve a York school's car park pose a significant flood risk to nearby homes, an objection has warned.
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North Yorkshire artists open studio doors for special winter weekend
Art lovers are being invited to step inside the creative spaces of North Yorkshire’s artists with Winter Open Studios.
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Murderer’s death in York sparks coroner’s concerns
A coroner has raised concerns after the death of a convicted murderer in York Hospital.
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Resident vandalised vehicle in street used by non-residents as car park, court told
A York resident annoyed by people using the cul-de-sac where he lives as a car park took direct action, the city's magistrates court heard.
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York gym in running for national award as it marks second anniversary
The Recharge Hub in Clifton Moor is in the running for Group Exercise Gym of the Year at the 2026 National Fitness Awards.
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First-look photos as major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad comes to York
First-look photos reveal Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, a feminist Odyssey retelling starring Amelia Bullmore, opening at York Theatre Royal in…
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Hundreds of volunteers help transform country park in York
Rawcliffe Country Park has been revitalised through a month-long scheme led by York Cares.
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York private hire driver took 81 fares in car without valid MOT certificate
A private hire driver plied his trade in York for nearly a fortnight in a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate, the city’s magistrates heard.
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Helmsley theatre company to stage Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
The 1812 Theatre Company will present the play, Death of a Salesman, at the Helmsley Arts Centre this October.
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Mum forced young son to walk 'two hours' in pouring rain and pulled his hair
A mother made her young son fetch parcels for her from another address three times in heavy rain then ordered him out of their home, York…
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Campaigners get update on Whitby Cliff Lift after 'months of silence'
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has said he has not received a formal request from North Yorkshire Council to support efforts to reopen…
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Artificial intelligence already transforming agriculture, says Snaith firm
Croda has published a white paper in collaboration with industry leaders and academic partners to explore the impact of AI on agricultural…
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700-body mortuary gets go ahead in York amid 'decomposition' fears
Plans for a mortuary housing up to 700 bodies in York have been approved.
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Popular 1940s weekend to return to East Yorkshire after successful debut
East Yorkshire’s Burton Constable Hall has announced the return of its 1940s weekend after its successful debut event.
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Yorkshire distillery marks decade of whisky with limited edition release
Spirit of Yorkshire distillery has revealed details of its Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #7.
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Five-day road closure planned near Thixendale for fibre installation
Part of Thixendale Road will be temporarily closed for fibre network installation at the end of the month.
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Funding boost for North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand as it plans to export
A luxury North Yorkshire hot chocolate brand - Northallerton-based 80Noir Ultra- has secured £110,000 in funding as it prepares to expand into…
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Acomb variety night to raise funds for mitochondrial disease charity
A variety night in Acomb will help raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people with mitochondrial disease.
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Nine nights of live music in York raise thousands for hospice care
Live For St Leonard’s music festival has helped raise £5,551.51 for hospice care during its nine-day event.
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East Riding brass band secures podium finish at national championships
The East Riding of Yorkshire Band placed third in the Third Section at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, at York Barbican.
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Furry, feathered and spiky visitors delight residents at York care home
Residents at Mossdale Residence in Burnholme enjoyed the visit from The Purple Pig Company
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Former York College student leads esports team to national glory
Former York College student, Connor Chittock, has led a Welsh esports club to Rocket League national glory.
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North Yorkshire drivers to face road closures and speed limit changes
Multiple roads across North Yorkshire are set for temporary closures and speed limit changes.
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Pickering celebrates railway heritage with two special events
A North Yorkshire town's proud railway heritage will take centre stage with two special events this month.
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Row over protected status bid for 'cherished ancient' York woods
A bid for a York woods said to date from the reign of William the Conqueror has sparked objections.
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Drivers warned as essential work closes part of main road in York
Essential repair work is being done to a section of Holgate Road in York.
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Updates after meeting on North Yorkshire town's ongoing 8-mile diversion
A MEETING has been held today (Wednesday) to discuss potential steps to improve access while roadworks are carried out in a North Yorkshire town.
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TV presenter and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86.
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Cyclist 'assaulted' by two people riding electric bike in York
North Yorkshire Police is investigating the alleged assault of a cyclist in York.
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Whitby mayor warns parking changes could make residents’ lives ‘extremely difficult’
THE mayor of Whitby has said it is ‘extremely difficult’ to live a normal life in the town amid a warning about possible parking changes.
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Top York restaurant rated one star for food hygiene after inspection
One of York’s highest rated restaurants- Damastique in Goodramgate- has scored one-star for food hygiene.
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Royal visits North Yorkshire village
A NORTH Yorkshire charity had a royal visitor earlier this week.
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Highly-rated York restaurant in heartfelt plea over pending price rises
Popular York curry house Bengal Lounge, which is based in Acomb, announces price rises, citing soaring ingredient, energy and staffing costs while…
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Supermarket in North Yorkshire first in UK to hit £50k charity milestone
A North Yorkshire supermarket has become the first UK store to hit £50,000 fundraising milestone for a national charity.
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Man, 36, found dead in North Yorkshire town
A 36-year-old man has been found dead in Scarborough.
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Sneak peek after popular York city centre shop closes for 'TLC'
Change is afoot at a popular York city centre eatery.
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Warnings as road closure comes into force in North Yorkshire town
THE Mayor of Norton is asking motorists to follow diversion signs as a road closure comes into force.
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Emergency services called to crash involving two vehicles in North Yorkshire
Emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle crash in Harrogate.
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'I want to put York on the jazz map': Beppe launches city-wide festival - here's when
Restaurateur Beppe Lombardo launches YorkJazzFest, York’s first city-wide jazz festival, with 28 acts across six venues over four days.
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Dates and theme announced for York Ice Trail 2027
The York Ice Trail will return to the city for February 2027.
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Young person rescued from roof of 20-foot building in York
A young person has been rescued from the roof of a 20-foot-tall building in York.
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Fast food giant announces new York opening date after 'delay in final preparations'
A planned opening of a fast food restaurant in York city centre is set to be delayed.
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New convenience store with burger hut opens in York
Budgens opened in Lawrence Street on Saturday, September 26, in the shadow of Walmgate Bar, on the site of the former York Cycleworks which closed…
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York D-Day veteran signs hundreds of copies of his memoir and receives city honour
More than 150 people gathered at St Lawrence Parish Church in York on Saturday, September 26, for the launch of Ken Cooke's memoir: Every Day…
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Junior football team gets kit boost from Pickering joinery firm
Thornton Dale Under-14s are proudly sporting new training and matchday tops thanks to generous sponsorship from S Taylor & Sons Ltd, a bespoke…
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New image released after serious crash leaves teenager critically injured
A new image has been released as part of an investigation into a serious crash on a major Yorkshire road last week.
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Meet the husband-and-wife team taking over a York nursery
A husband-and-wife team have taken over a nursery in Dringhouses, York.
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Patient has phone stolen while waiting at York Hospital A&E
A patient's phone was stolen while they waited in the A&E reception room at York Hospital.