York Mix
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No trick or treat posters available to download
With Halloween just around the corner, Police say they know many families will be looking forward to an evening of fun, fancy dress, and sweets. However, they say they also recognise that not everyone wishes to receive such callers at their...
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Fashion store celebrates birthday at York shopping centre with special discount
A popular menswear store at York Designer Outlet is marking its second birthday – and shoppers can join the celebrations with a special discount. Charles Tyrwhitt has been welcoming customers to its York Designer Outlet store since 2024,...
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Crash causing delays on A19 near York
A crash is causing jams on the A19 south of York this afternoon (Wednesday). It’s between the Designer Outlet and Crockey Hill. Emergency services are on the scene. Crash location Drivers report standstill traffic on the road both ways....
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Firefighters help horse after accident in York village
Fire crews in York helped a horse stand after it fell on a road this afternoon.
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People queue down the street as York business gives away freebies
York went hot chocolate crazy today! Chocolate cafe chain Knoops have been giving away free hot chocolates since midday today (Wednesday 21 October) – and the city jumped at the chance to get in line. Hot chocolate-lovers simply had to...
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York takeaway rules would ‘put businesses at risk’ – as efforts to tackle obesity defended
A row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York. Opposition Liberal Democrat planning spokesperson Cllr Andrew Hollyer said a climb down from recommending blocking new takeaways within 800m of schools outside York city...
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Parents urged to speak to their children after incidents in Selby Park
Police are asking for the community’s support following reports of antisocial behaviour and vandalism in Selby Park. There has been damage to park facilities, fires have been started and young people have been climbing onto buildings. This...
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Crash on A64 near York causing queuing traffic
A crash on the A64 is causing traffic problems this morning (Wednesday). It’s on the westbound lane close to Flaxton Moor. This is in an area where traffic is already slow due to construction work. Crash location The road is congested in...
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York band announce their 'biggest headline show ever' to celebrate huge milestone
York band to celebrate 20 years with their ‘biggest headline show ever’ next year. Metal band Glamour of the Kill will be marking the milestone with a homecoming show at York Barbican on Saturday 21 August 2027. Having started out by...
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Urgent search for man last seen in York pub
Police have launched an urgent search for this man today (Wednesday). He is Sean, and he’s gone missing following a visit to a York pub last night. This picture was taken while he was in the Golden Fleece in Pavement. Golden Fleece,...
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Casualty cut free after ‘car overturned and hit traffic lights’ in York
Emergency services were called to a bad crash which left a main York road closed last night (Tuesday). It was on Malton Road between Elmfield Avenue and New Lane. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the collision at 8.34pm....
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Police officer ‘sexually assaulted three women at York nightclub’
A police officer has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting three women at a York nightclub. Martin Brough, 44, is alleged to have sexually touched the women in separate incidents on the dance floor at Pop World in December 2024, York...
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Police investigate after a woman was harassed by a man while walking in York
Police are investigating a report of a public order incident which occurred on Cromer Street, Glencoe Street, Pembroke Street and Shipton Street and Newborough Street, York. Between 12:41 pm and 1:14pm, on Thursday 8th October 2026, a black...
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...
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Hundreds back call to stop parking bans in part of York
HUNDREDS of people have backed a call to stop proposals to ban parking in some York roads going ahead. A council report stated the proposals aimed to tackle obstructive parking and improve visibility at junctions in the village. But 20...
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'We're not a pub'- Owner responds to noise fears at new café and restaurant in York
A new café and restaurant in York will try to be a positive part of its community amid fears over noise, according to the owner. Eddie Copley-Farnell said he took concerns from neighbours of the future site of Clifton’s Curious Coffee...
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Vermin fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
RUBBISH overflowing from bins in part of York has led to a call for action to tackle the issue. Liberal Democrat activist Andrew Mortimer said waste had been left littered on the pavement by the bin at the row of shops and takeaways by Hull...
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North Yorkshire councillors set to get a rise in allowance payments
An inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances has been recommended. The independent panel that annually reviews allowances has proposed that the basic allowance should be £18,431 for the 2027/28 financial year. Currently the basic...
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Burglary at hotel in York in the early hours of morning
There has been a burglary at Hotel Indigo on Walmgate in York. It happened on Tuesday 6th October at approximately 0400hrs. Police would like anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them. It happened on Tuesday 6th October...
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North Yorkshire parking services back online
The recent issues with online parking services in North Yorkshire have now been resolved. Once again, it is now possible to access and apply for parking permits, submit Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) appeals, and make Penalty Charge Notice...
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Suspected burglary in the early hours in York
There’s been a suspected burglary that occurred in the Heslington area of York.It took place in the early hours of the morning last Saturday when a building near The Outgang was damaged, on Main Street.Police are appealing for information...
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Join the Mixie Monster Hunt – and win a star prize to Wicked Web’oween!
The Mixie Monster Hunt is ON! This week, Mixie, the YorkMix Monster, is heading out across York and North Yorkshire for five days of Halloween fun! Armed
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Police believe there may be witnesses to electric scooter theft
There’s been a theft of an electric scooter in York. It happened approximately 9pm on Sunday 18 October, outside the Sainsburys located on Burton Stone Lane in Clifton. The electric scooter is described as black and turquoise. Police are...
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On-the-spot fines for North Yorkshire stores selling vapes to children
There are plans to hand out on-the-spot fines to stores selling vapes to children in North Yorkshire. It is as the government announced that enforcement authorities will be able to issue fixed penalty notices for a range of offences...
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Things to do in York this Halloween and half term 2026
Looking for things to do in York this Halloween and half term? We’ve got the guide for you. It’s time to get spooky! There are so many fun things to do in York this Halloween and half term. Are we missing an event? Let us know by dropping...
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped. Akwan Irani, the owner of Turkish restaurant Yakamoz, said he was not responsible for the actions of its previous owner who was fined...
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York drug dealer who ‘peddled misery’ in the city jailed for seven years
A York drug dealer has been jailed for seven years for supplying heroin and crack cocaine on the city’s streets. Paul Watson, 46, “peddled misery” on York’s streets, even while out on bail, York Crown Court heard. Watson, of Chapel Fields,...
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Lucky escape as two skips set on fire in Knaresborough
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say it’s a lucky escape for surrounding homes in Knaresborough after skips were on fire last night, Monday 19th October. A crew responded to a report of a fire seen in the open in Farnham Lane in...
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Anti-social behaviour by bike rider in Whitby
Police are appealing for information about a Surron bike which was driven in an anti-social manner in Whitby. It happened on 15 October around the Helredale Road and Rohilla Close area at around 3pm. The red and black Surron bike may have...
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Man, 68, assaulted near famous York café
Police are investigating after a man was assaulted near Bettys Café in York. It happened at about 8.30pm between Sainsbury’s and Bettys on Davygate on Thursday (15 October). A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The victim reported...
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Cocktails and hourly snow: More details about York’s city centre Christmas ice rink
More exciting details have been revealed about the pop-up ice rink coming to York this Christmas. It was announced back in July that Thor’s Tipis will be bringing ice-skating back to the city centre – with a rink to be built on a platform...
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From river trails to a sound bath, York festival lines up fun half term events
York Environment Festival is underway in York – and has scores of things to do, including over half term. It kicked off 3 October, but there’s loads left to do and try before the last day on Sunday, 1 November. With schools breaking up on...
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Popular York shop to reopen this week – with more than 32k products on offer
A new era of HMV is here – as it prepares to reopen in York this week. HMV York is set to reopen on Coney Street with a fresh new look on Thursday 22 October. As previously reported, the first 25 customers to make a purchase will receive an...
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Watch: 140mph North Yorkshire Police chase ends in crash and two arrests
Two men have been arrested after a police chase which hit 140mph and ended with a car crashing into a hedge. The drama started at about 11.40pm last night (Sunday) when officers received information about a suspect wearing a balaclava and...
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York-based author to tour new book – and continue his mum's legacy
Here’s when you can see bestselling York-based author in North Yorkshire. Harry Whittaker, bestselling author, radio presenter, and improv actor, is taking his latest book on tour around the UK. Harry will be bringing his new book, Orlando,...
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LISTEN - Remembering the soap legend with links to a North Yorkshire village
Jean Alexander was one of Britain’s biggest TV stars with millions of fans. She was also Auntie Jean to Sonia Hearld who lives in Burn near Selby. This month marks the 100th anniversary of her birth in Liverpool. Sonia has been talking...
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Search for gang who mocked, punched and kicked teenager in York
A teenager was hurt after a gang attacked him in York city centre. It happened between 4.50pm and 5.10pm on Monday 5 October in and around St Helen’s Square. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A group of youths followed a group of...
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Watch: Ten-men York grab a point after contested red card
Newport County 1-1 York City Ten-man York City held on for a point after an early promise of securing their first away win of the season. Ollie Pearce gave got the visitors off to a dream start at Newport County on Saturday, slotting home...
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Yorktoberfest got off to a flying start with 'fantastic' first weekend
Yorktoberfest, York’s traditional Bavarian beer festival, got off to a flying start this weekend at York Racecourse. The annual event was staged inside a Big Top for the first time, and partygoers were treated to the spectacle of aerial...
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Firefighters rescue person from house fire in York
Firefighters have rescued a person from a smoke-logged home after a fire in York last night (Sunday). Three crews, from Acomb, Huntington and Harrogate, responded to the incident on Water Lane at11.03pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue...
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Help us find a switch-on star
On Thursday 12 November the Christmas Tree lights will be switched on at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland when YorkMix hosts a very special preview evening.
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York dessert shop announces opening date for second location
A popular York dessert shop has announced that it will open its second location this month. We reported last month that Aly’s Cheesecake were in the process of getting their second shop ready – and now they’ve revealed the opening date and...
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A free community concert series in York is awarded funding for three years
A free community concert series in York has been awarded funding for three more years. The National Centre for Early Music and Explore York Libraries and Archives are delighted to announce that the NCEM has received a three-year funding...
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New play to tell the story of two iconic York historical figures
The spirits of two former York residents, Guy Fawkes and Margaret Clitherow, are rising to share their stories in a brand new play. Written for York Ghost Week 2026, Remember, Remember will be performed betweenThursday 29 and Saturday 31...
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A North Yorkshire performing arts school wins top award
A North Yorkshire performing arts school has won a top business award. Perfect Pitch Stars Performing Arts have won The Best New Business Award at the Children’s Activities Business Awards, which took place on Saturday 10 October at the...
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Updated: A1(M) near York reopens after crash
A crash closed one carriageway of the A1(M) near the York junction this morning (Monday). The southbound motorway was at a standstill after the collision between junctions 43 (the Hook Moor Interchange) and 44 (York / Tadcaster). Emergency...
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Popular Christmas music festival returns to York – with line-up of 'world-class' performers
The York Early Music Christmas Festival returns with Christmas music spanning centuries and continents, featuring a line-up of world-class performers. Discover Christmas in 17th century Paris, medieval music from Spain, festive overtures...
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Gallery: Thousands take part in Yorkshire Marathon in 'record-breaking turnout'
Thousands of runners, volunteers and supporters descended on York for the return of the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival – for a fantastic day of running, fundraising and community spirit. Featuring the Altra Yorkshire Marathon, Altra...
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Gallery: New major exhibition opens at Beningbrough Hall
A major new exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist Nancy Cadogan has opened at Beningbrough – inspired by the estate’s landscape, history and riverside setting. Spanning four rooms of Beningbrough’s Reddihough Galleries, At the Bend in...
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Vote now in the YorkMix Choice Awards 2026
The YorkMix Choice awards are back for 2026 and once again hundreds of local businesses are asking for your vote to help them reach the shortlist! Well announce the winners on Thursday 29th October at the Milner Hotel but before then we...