Gazette & Herald
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York College becomes first in UK to offer free heart screening to athletes
York College has become the first in the UK to offer fully funded heart screening to its student athletes.
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Howden playground to get accessible equipment with major £4ok upgrade
The Ashes Playing Field Trust in Treeton Road has been awarded a major funding boost.
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Richard Hammond takes control of TV classic car company
Richard Hammond, who was educated in North Yorkshire, has taken control of a classic car restoration company which features in a TV show
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East Yorkshire world record holder hoping to inspire athletes to dream big
Angus Leckonby is part of a new national campaign by Coca-Cola and Special Olympics GB that aims to inspire people with intellectual disabilities.
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York Rotary club teams up with bookshop to give pupils new books
York Vikings Rotary Club has donated books to Year 6 leavers at Westfield Primary School to help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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Safety certificate issued for stands at York’s LNER Community Stadium
A safety certificate has been issued for regulated stands at York City FC's LNER Community Stadium.
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Much-loved York charity shop to reopen this week after major renovation
A popular hospice charity shop - which has served customers in a York suburb for 35 years - is set to reopen after a major refurbishment project.
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Esteemed historian and archaeologist to visit North Yorkshire
AN esteemed historian whose latest book coincides with the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition is coming to Malton.
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Settle Orchestra appoints new conductor for upcoming concerts this season
Colombian conductor Juan José Muñoz Borja has been appointed as the new conductor for Settle Orchestra's new season.
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York driver clocked at twice speed limit on consecutive days on the same road
York motorist Lee Jefferson was clocked smashing the speed limit twice on consecutive days on the same road in a built up area, magistrates heard.
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Take a look inside this £650,000 detached family home near York
A four-bedroom detached home in Wigginton, York, is on the market for £650,000 with Ashtons.
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York Karate youngsters win five medals at world championships in Brazil
Two young Karate athletes, Artem and Lewis, have returned with world championship medals after representing England on the global stage.
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North Yorkshire paedophile and marksman kept bomb ingredients in secret bunker
A paedophile and international gun marksman had kilos of chemicals and other items capable of being turned into improvised explosive devices, York…
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New East Riding social media page aims to reunite lost dogs with owners
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s dog warden team has set up a dedicated Facebook page to help people find their lost dogs.
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Rain forecast for Leeds Festival? These photos show fans have seen it all before
From wellies and ponchos to sunshine and crowds, these Leeds Festival photos capture the spirit of the Bramham Park event as thousands prepare to…
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Ripon Cathedral invites former choir members back for special reunion
Ripon Cathedral is inviting past choir members to return for a special anniversary Evensong.
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East Yorkshire families' anguish after sentimental items removed from graves suddenly
Bereaved families are demanding answers after sentimental items were removed from graves in an East Yorkshire graveyard.
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New tax and accountancy firm opens in North Yorkshire
A new independent tax and accountancy firm has opened its doors.
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Take a look inside the 'elegant' £675,000 five-bedroom York home
A five-bedroom house with three reception rooms is for sale in Feversham Crescent, York, for £675,000.
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Former pub in North Yorkshire resort to be turned into residential flats
A FORMER pub in a popular North Yorkshire resort will be turned into residential flats after plans were approved by the council.
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Inside the 'immaculate' £700k Ripon bungalow with summer house and huge garden
A four-bedroom bungalow with a summer house and large garden space has been placed on the market for £700,000 in Grange Park Road.
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New Thirsk exhibition opens to celebrates legacy of popular Yorkshire TV drama
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk will officially launch its Heartbeat exhibition on Saturday, August 29.
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Traditional country show returns to North York Moors for 117th year
A traditional country show is returning for its 117th year.
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Electrical fire in North Yorkshire town - crews from six stations at the scene
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Bedale, Leyburn, Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate and Northallerton were called to Masham, near…
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Landmark anniversary of radio comedy show to be celebrated on stage in York
The Goon Show Preservation Society has announced a tribute marking the 75th anniversary of The Goon Show.
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Thieves target North Yorkshire village overnight and steal distinctive motorcycle
North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened in Cowstail Lane, Tockwith, between 10pm on Saturday, August 22 and 2.30am on Sunday, August 23 where…
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Person trapped in York village crash - emergency crews called to the scene
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Tadcaster and Huntington were called to College Road in Copmanthorpe around 10.05pm…
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Scarborough musician to play intimate acoustic gig at Hunmanby distillery
Freddie Schmuck will perform at the Pot Still Coffee Shop at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby.
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York stonemason combines wildlife with Minster in new artwork
A York-based stone carver has taken inspiration from one of the city's most iconic buildings in his newest wildlife based creation.
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Plans for holiday park with 32 chalets at former York pub
Plans for a holiday park with 32 chalets at the site of a former York pub have been lodged.
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York swimming pools set to reopen after temporary closure
York Sport Village is set to reopen its two swimming pools after a technical problem caused them to close temporarily.
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Woman left unconscious after becoming trapped under fallen tree in Yorkshire
A woman has been taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious from a fallen tree branch along a main road in Beverley.
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Police officer 'assaulted' while arresting person after York event
North Yorkshire Police is investigating the alleged assault of a police officer after York races.
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Don’t book your 2027 holidays until you see these dates
Workers could turn 19 days of annual leave into 47 days away from work next year by cleverly booking around the 2027 bank holidays.
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New health food shop opens in North Yorkshire town
Grape Tree has opened its doors at the Market Cross Shopping Centre in Selby.
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York Minster 'continuing city leadership' as solar panels installations break records
York Minster's role in solar panel installations across the region has been praised.
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Race Across the World star dies a year after her son following cancer battle
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner has died at the age of 61 following a battle with cancer, a year after her son Sam died in a car crash.
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Firefighters called to car blaze on major York road
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called to a car blaze on the A64 in Fulford.
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MP to host debate on controversial assisted dying bill ahead of 'crucial' vote
Selby and Kippax MP, Keir Mather, is opening up a debate on assisted dying by hosting an event at Selby Town Hall.
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Urgent search launched for missing Yorkshire woman
Humberside Police have launched an urgent search for a missing woman from Beverley.
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Ryanair passengers warned to check luggage restrictions or risk fines
Ryanair passengers should be careful when taking a crossbody bag on flights with them alongside a cabin bag.
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The dishwasher setting that could be quietly pushing up your energy bills
Using the wrong dishwasher setting could be quietly adding to your household bills, experts are warning.
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Sky issues fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices in the UK
Sky has issued a fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices as the 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway.
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Can you spot yourself in these GCSE results day photos from 2015 to 2025?
Can you spot yourself? Photos from GCSE results days across York and North Yorkshire between 2015 and 2025, capturing celebrations, pride and relief.
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Woman fined after rubbish including children's toys dumped in Yorkshire woodland
A woman has been fined after rubbish linked to her was fly-tipped in woodland near Driffield.
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New burger restaurant gets five star reviews for 'banging' food
The newly-opened TT Burgers in Woodthorpe is earning five star reviews for food that diners describe as ‘banging.’
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New owner for 'best pub in Selby' after Rodgers family sell after 15 years
A changing of the guard is brewing at The Three Swans in Selby.
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Bedale vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Fire safety works at York flats gutted by blaze as 'safety requirements not met'
Works are planned to improve fire safety in a block of York flats where a large blaze left residents homeless and prompted an investigation.