York Press
-
Bike stolen from fenced area at York Hospital
A bike has been stolen from a fenced area in York Hospital.
-
Man jailed for making hundreds of calls to alleged domestic abuse victim from prison
A Scarborough prisoner persuaded a woman to get the domestic abuse case against him dropped by phoning her hundreds of times from prison.
-
York specialist school approved to increase intake by almost double
A specialist school on the outskirts of York has been given the green light by Ofsted to nearly double its student capacity.
-
First Aldi store opens in major North Yorkshire town today
A NEW Aldi store opened its doors to customers this morning (Thursday) with school children joining an Olympic medallist to cut the ribbon.
-
Next steps for new Australia-inspired café in York
Plans to open a new Australia and New Zealand-inspired café in York have taken a step forward.
-
The UK's top independent hotel of the year (with 50-plus rooms) is in York
The Grand York has been named UK Independent Hotel of the Year in the Over 50 Rooms category at the Independent Hotel Show Awards.
-
Yorkshire Air Ambulance launches final push for £9m base near Thirsk
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is launching a final push to raise vital funds to finish its new £9 million Northern Airbase.
-
Two women allegedly selling drugs at North Yorkshire event leave victim unconscious
TWO woman who were reported to be selling drugs at a North Yorkshire event are being sought after an assault which left the victim unconscious.
-
Shop in York targeted in alleged burglary during early-morning delivery
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after the alleged burglary of a shop in Davygate, York.
-
23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at Traveller site
Twenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside.
-
Growing concern after vandals repeatedly target North Yorkshire nursery fence
Repeated vandalism targeting Time Out Nursery in Sherburn in Elmet's perimeter fence is causing growing concern for staff, children, and parents.
-
Station Gateway scheme approved after councillors back revised plans
A MAJOR redevelopment of Scarborough Station has been given the green light after changes to the plan were welcomed by councillors.
-
Questions remain over tenants for Whitby’s Maritime Hub
WHITBY'S multimillion-pound Maritime Hub is expected to open next year, but questions remain about future tenants.
-
'Fantastic'- up to £925,000 York parks efforts welcomed amid future questions
Progress on improvements to York's parks with works worth up to £925,000 have been welcomed amid questions over what will happen next.
-
Fresh bid to solve York's brutal 'Coronation Street' murder on 30th anniversary
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information to help solve the murder of Geoffrey Leeming in Haxby, York, in 1996 - dubbed the 'Coronation Street killing'.
-
Police release name of man charged with murder after fatal A1(M) crash
A 22-year-old woman from Newcastle died when a silver VW Golf and silver Ford Transit collision near Barton, on the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 57 and 56 on Sunday, October 4.
-
North Yorkshire Police loses almost 250,000 hours to sickness amid absence concerns
Almost 250,000 working hours were lost to sickness at North Yorkshire Police last year amid concerns over comparatively high levels of long-term absence.
-
York band with global following to headline fundraising event
A high-energy brass band with a global following is set to headline a special fundraising night.
-
Information centre opens in Pickering ahead of 1940s event
AN Information Centre has been set up ahead of the Pickering 1940s event this week.is all set-up and waiting for our 1940s visitors on Smiddy Hill.
-
New inclusive play space to open in North Yorkshire town centre
A new inclusive space aimed at supporting families is set to open its doors with a special event in the centre of a busy North Yorkshire town.
-
WATCH - Woman sentenced after keeping 21 dogs and cat in 'filthy' conditions
A York animal rescue team has helped to rehome 20 dogs and a cat found in filthy crates.
-
York wedding catering company ‘devastated’ as it prepares to enter liquidation
York catering company Baba Ganoush – Dining by Matthew Hyde Ltd has said it is "genuinely devastated" as it revealed the business will be entering liquidation.
-
Noxious smells, maggots, rats and reports of drugs in closed coastal house
A house in a coastal Yorkshire town has been closed by the courts following reports of antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity.
-
Whitby petrol station could sell beer and wine from 6am
A WHITBY petrol station could sell alcohol from 6am onwards if plans are approved by the council.
-
How empty York church could be transformed as plans backed
A York church is set for a new lease of life following the approval of plans.
-
On this day: York City players fund their own overnight stay in Farnborough
York City players will be putting their hands in their pockets to help fund a stop over in Farnborough tonight.
-
Raffle helps York pupils visit Japanese art exhibition at city gallery
A raffle by Claredon Fine Art in York has helped give pupils an inspiring introduction to global art and culture.
-
York couple celebrating 60 years of marriage
Doris and William Redhead, of Acomb, York, are marking their diamond wedding anniversary in the company of their family at a city centre restaurant.
-
Full refund warning as Asda recalls toxic product over 'serious chemical risk'
Men's hiking boots and shoes have been recalled after testing found chemicals above legal limits.
-
UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
-
Pickering Rotary Club donates specialised chairs to Ryedale patients
Pickering Rotary Club has donated specialised chairs to support patient care at the Ryedale Leg Club.
-
Festive tractor run returning to Ripon with ambitious £10,000 fundraising goal
The Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run has set a £10,000 fundraising target for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
-
Free live theatre coming to six North Yorkshire libraries this half-term
An interactive show by York theatre company, Next Door But One, will be performed at six libraries across North Yorkshire this half-term.
-
York Stadium seeks alcohol licence changes and plans new 'Box Bar'
A new application seeks to alter the alcohol licence for York Stadium Leisure Complex.
-
The York cheese shop with a national following that has scooped a top honour
Love Cheese has been named Food Retailer of the Year at The Press Food and Drink Awards for its artisan produce, tasting experiences and customer service.
-
York woman guilty of racially abusing neighbour in flats
A long-term York resident is scared to leave his flat and is planning on leaving the city because of his neighbour's racial abuse, magistrates heard.
-
Questions remain after man’s death on Yorkshire golf course, family says
The family of a 26-year-old man whose body was found on a Harrogate golf course has said questions remain over his death.
-
Why new recycling bins simply won’t be big enough
Our letter writer expresses concern over York's new recycling bins
-
Toilets in North Yorkshire seaside town permanently closed after 'extreme vandalism'
Toilets in the centre of a popular North Yorkshire seaside town have shut for good after “extreme vandalism”.
-
Police launch identity appeal after alleged theft of bank card in York
North Yorkshire Police has launched an identity appeal after the alleged theft and subsequent use of a bank card in York.
-
Traditional North Yorkshire furniture fetches exceptional price at auction
An exceptional price was achieved for a traditional piece of North Yorkshire furniture at auction.
-
Campaigners question how infrastructure for 3,500-home community will be delivered
Campaigners oppose Heronby, a proposed 3,500-home community near York and Selby, questioning traffic, infrastructure funding and delivery ahead of October 15 plans.
-
Bradford veteran, 105, survived all 32 raids as Bomber Command rear gunner
AS a rear gunner with Bomber Command, Ronnie Holdsworth wasn’t expected to survive more than three air raids during the Second World War.
-
Emmerdale fans 'sorry' to see popular actor leave ITV soap after 7 years
A popular Emmerdale star, who is part of the Dingle family, will leave the ITV soap after 7.5 years.
-
York restaurant praised for having the ‘best Sunday roast’ in the city
The Old Liquor Store found in the old Terry's chocolate factory in York has been praised for having the best Sunday roast in the city.
-
Popular York cover band Scapegoat to return for free city gig
York cover band Scapegoat will play at the White Horse in Bootham on October 24.
-
UK bank's return to branch operation in East Yorkshire town moves a step closer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved plans by Barclays Bank to occupy a vacant town centre unit in 39 Saturday Market, Beverley.
-
Man charged with murder after fatal motorway collision close to North Yorkshire
The reported fatal crash happened at around 6.10pm on Sunday, October 4, on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) near Barton, between Junctions 57 and 56.
-
'Andy Burnham, is a man on a mission, and I am with him'
York Central Rachael Maskell MP sets out why she is backing the agenda of new PM Andy Burnham
-
Free theatre show from award-winning company on offer across North Yorkshire
York theatre company Next Door But One will perform The Firework-Maker’s Daughter at six libraries across the county this October half-term.