York Mix
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York bar owner plans changes in response to ‘harsh economic climate’
A popular York bar has revealed plans to help mitigate the “harsh economic climate” hitting hospitality. Eleven new guest rooms would be created above The Terrace on New Street under a proposal lodged with City of York Council. The ground...
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Watch: Police called after building goes up in flames in Selby town centre
This was the scene in the centre of Selby this afternoon. The former public toilet block in Back Micklegate Car Park went up in flames. It sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air. Video Fire location The fire service were called at...
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Crash on main York road – Traffic at a standstill
A crash on a main York road has caused traffic problems this evening. It’s on the inbound carriageway of the A1079 Hull Road next to Grimston Bar Park and Ride. Emergency services are on the scene. Crash location The fire service said two...
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Crews tackle fire at a Selby chemical works
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have been called out to a fire at an industrial building off Bawtry Road in Selby It is at the ICL Works on Canal View. There was also an accident on the A1041 Bawtry Road as well, that was closed in both...
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All the latest on the Yorkshire Marathon
York’s Town Crier, Ben Fry, rang the bell for the Yorkshire Marathon Festival. There are more than 10,000 Yorkshire Marathon runners taking part, with more than 5,000 runners taking part in this year’s ten-mile run. Winner Nic Coyles...
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York to create ‘cool spaces’ where people can shelter from extreme summer heat
Places where people can shelter from extreme heat in York will soon become essential, a senior councillor has said. Cllr Jenny Kent, City of York Council’s Labour environment lead, said officials were already drawing up plans for ‘cool...
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Firefighters rescue person stuck in cherry picker
Firefighters have been called after a person who was left suspended 40 metres in the air when the machinery broke down in North Yorkshire. The incident took place in Hurricane Way South in Sherburn in Elmet at 11.41am on Saturday (October...
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Investigation following accident near Pickering
There’s now an investigation after a crash between two cars just outside Thornton-Le-Dale on the A170 at the Pickering side of the village. There were delays in the area as police assisted with the incident. Other emergency services...
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Yorkshire Marathon Road Closures
There’s a warning about road closures and parking restrictions in and around York as more than 10,000 people take on the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival on Sunday 18th October. The full marathon takes place alongside the 10 Mile race and...
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Warning to check car lights as clocks go back this month
It will get darker this month as the clocks go back and North Yorkshire Police are advising drivers to have a walkaround check of your vehicle. They suggest focusing on ensuring bulbs are working and documents are up to date. Ensure address...
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Review: Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Everybody’s talking about York Stage… as the critically acclaimed musical returns to the city, bringing its northern charm, grit and glamour in equal measure. York Stage are no strangers to Jamie’s story, having brought us their teen...
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Prison for man caught drinking alcohol on Scarborough streets
Breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order has resulted in David Fraser Flinton being sentenced to 12 months in prison. Flinton, 45, of Spreight Lane Steps in Scarborough was previously made the subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order on 9 December...
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Cyclist dies in North Yorkshire crash – Driver arrested
A cyclist has died after a crash near Easingwold. It happened on Alne Road at around5pm yesterday (Friday). A blue Volvo XC60 and the cycle collided. Alne Road near Easingwold The collision happened as both parties were travelling away from...
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Theft from motor garage in Malton
Police would like to speak to a man who may have information regarding a theft in Malton. This CCTV image has been released after it happened on the 13/09/26 at the JB Motors Garage on Wentworth Street in Malton. Officers are asking you...
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Mirror causes fire in Scarborough home
Firefighters from Scarborough responded to a report of smoke in an upstairs room of a residential property on Stepney Road in Scarborough last night, Friday 16th October. On arrival of the crew it was found to have been caused by a small...
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York Hospital could be short of dozens of beds this winter
York and Scarborough hospitals are facing a winter shortage of dozens of beds as NHS leaders predict a ‘challenging time’ for the health service. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust projects a bed gap of 52 beds at...
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Caravans demolished by fire in Thirsk
Firefighters were called to two caravans alight in Thirsk last night, Friday 16thOctober. A crew from Northallerton and Thirsk attended the scene behind a caravan site in the town. On arrival they used 1 hose reel jet to extinguish and...
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Thief takes off with honesty box in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Police have issued this CCTV image (see photo), of a female that we would like to speak to, following a theft from a farm in Suffield in Scarborough. It happened on the 4th October 2026 at 12.32, at Suffield Farm, involving...
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Three of the ‘best pubs for a pint in England’ are in York and North Yorkshire
If there’s something York can do well – its a pub and a pint. And the Big 7 Travel magazine seem to agree with us, as several Yorkshire watering holes feature in their 30 Best Pubs for a Pint in England list. One of them is right here in...
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York urgently needs more than ‘teeny-weeny’ city centre post office, says MP
MP Rachael Maskell says York needs an urgent replacement for its main post office as the city can’t cope with just a ‘teeny-weeny’ branch. The post office inside TG Jones on Coney Street closed on Wednesday, days before the store itself...
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Students from Mumbai to study in York says Mayor during India trade mission
Two Mumbai students will study in York under a new scholarship announced during a trade mission to India.
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York theatre unveils artwork from local artist
York artist Beth Elsdon has unveiled three original paintings from her new collection, Interlude, inspired by Grand Opera House York. The three works of art are now on display in the theatre’s Box Office. Following the success of several...
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Family-run York business celebrates reaching the final of two award nights
A family-run York business has reached the final in two local award nights. The Hearing Place has been shortlisted for three categories in the YorkMix Choice Awards 2026. The independent hearing specialist is celebrating after making it...
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Where to watch the Yorkshire Marathon this weekend
The Yorkshire marathon festival this month – but where’s the best place to watch and cheer on over 10,000 participants? Taking place this Sunday 18 October, the festival features the Altra Yorkshire Marathon, Altra 10 Mile and Marathon...
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Do you know the kicking man? Image issued after car damaged in York
Police have released this picture of a man in mid-kick after a car was damaged in York. The image was captured on dashcam footage. Officers want to trace the man as part of their investigation into criminal damage. Burdyke Avenue, York A...
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It could have been ‘devastating’: Audi clocked doing 131mph near York
A driver has appeared in court after reaching nearly twice the speed limit on the A64 near York. The driver, who has not been named by police, was clocked doing 131mph in his Audi TT at Barton-le-Willows, between York and Malton. It...
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York business with 30-year history sold as founder retires
The Wendy House Children’s Day Nursery in Dringhouses has been sold after three decades under the same ownership.
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Text and voicemail reminders coming for York residents behind on council tax payments
City of York Council will send text, email and voice messages to residents with overdue Council Tax payments from this month.
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Updated: Two taken to hospital after serious crash on the A64 near York
A stretch of the A64 was closed this afternoon (Friday) following a serious crash. Emergency services and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance went to the incident at Barton Hill at the junction with Castle Howard. The road was completely closed but...
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‘We can’t believe it!’ North Yorkshire couple win £1m on National Lottery
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating winning £1 million on the National Lottery. The pair, from near Thirsk, won the cash in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on Tuesday 1 September. The winner, who has chosen to remain...
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York theatre to stage one of the ‘top three’ Agatha Christie stories
Miss Marple is brought to life for the first time on this York stage – can you solve the case before the final curtain? Agatha Christie’s classic mystery A Murder Is Announced brings murder, secrets and suspense to York’s Joseph Rowntree...
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Shed Seven to play biggest ever gig – at York Stadium
Shed Seven are set to play the biggest headline show of their career next year. The landmark event will see the band headline a special hometown show at York’s LNER Community Stadium on Saturday 29 May 2027. They will be joined on the night...
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Whitby’s toilets to come back ‘in-house’ after private contract costs taxpayers
Public toilets in Whitby could be brought back into public control as soon as next summer after years of losses, councillors have said. Whitby Town Council is considering bringing the facilities back under direct control as part of a plan...
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WIN a Sharks After Dark experience at SEA LIFE Scarborough
We’ve teamed up with the SEA LIFE Scarborough to give you the chance to win an AQU-A-MAZING prize! You could win an after-hours VIP tour of Scarborough
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150 new Pickering homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
More sewage pollution in Pickering’s rivers could become “inevitable” if plans for up to 150 new homes are approved, town councillors have claimed. North Yorkshire Council planning officers are recommending that housebuilder Persimmon Homes...
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Serious crash closes main road in Harrogate
A serious crash has closed a road in Harrogate this morning (Friday). Skipton Road is shut in both directions between the A59/A61 roundabout and Bilton junction. Motorists are reporting standstill traffic. Skipton Road, Harrogate A North...
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York firm to supply the Christmas tree for outside 10 Downing Street
A York Christmas trees company will supply the tree for display outside No. 10 Downing Street this Christmas. York Christmas Trees, on Wigginton Road, has been crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2026 – meaning their tree...
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Firefighters tackle vehicle fire near Ebberston
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a vehicle fire on Penniston Lane yesterday evening.
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Linton asylum centre could cost £270m, campaigners tell Treasury
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years. The Linton-on-Ouse...
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‘Soul-destroying’ – Plants ripped up and thrown in York park’s lake
Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park’s lake weeks after vandals targeted the area. Cllr Jenny Kent, York Council’s Labour environment spokesperson, said the damage at Rowntree Park, near Bishopthorpe...
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Boy taken to hospital after incident between two pupils at North Yorkshire school
A boy was taken to hospital following an incident at a North Yorkshire school this week. It happened at Nidderdale High School in Pateley Bridge on Tuesday. Police were called to the school at lunchtime. School location A North Yorkshire...
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Villagers give their verdict on new plans for a 3,500 home development by the A19
Updated plans for a proposed 3,500-home community between York and Selby went on public display in Escrick today and received a mixed reaction from people who live nearby. Heronby, if it gets planning permission, would be built on land...
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Drug dealer caused ‘significant harm’ selling heroin and cocaine in York
A drug dealer who thought he could supply York with heroin and cocaine undetected has been jailed. Haqeem Hussain, 28, of Hunters Park Avenue, Bradford, was involved in a county lines operation bringing drugs into York. Known as the “AX...
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Sold! Long empty York site set for 228 flats after property deal
A long-empty York city centre site is finally set for transformation after changing hands in a new deal. Persimmon Homes has sold land next to the StayCity Aparthotel on Paragon Street to Yorkshire-based developer Artium Group. Now plans to...
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New junior school launched in York by famous education name
St Peter’s School in York has opened a new Junior School this September, offering specialist facilities and a broad curriculum for children aged 3-11.
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Underground car park could ‘solve traffic problems’ at York shopping centre
Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an automatic underground facility there. Seth Kazzim, chief executive of Silo Industries, said his proposed underground car park would...
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Woman arrested as part of North Yorkshire motorway murder investigation
Murder detectives investigating the death of a woman after a crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire have made another arrest. A 52-year-old woman from Newcastle has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of an...
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North Yorkshire incinerator performance questioned as waste sent to landfill trebles
Opposition councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire’s waste incinerator is genuinely improving or simply performing “less badly” than before. Figures show that the amount of waste diverted from landfill at Allerton Waste Recovery...
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Last few tickets remain for York charity ball
The Three Bears Foundation Winter Charity Ball returns to York Racecourse on 14 November with live music, auctions and a three-course meal.
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Image appeal after theft at Selby petrol station
Police investigating a theft in Selby want to identify this man. It happened at the Jet fuel station on Bawtry Road at around 8.45pm on Tuesday 15 September. A suspect requested a “substantial amount” to be added to a top-up card and then...