York Press
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:17:41 +0000Traffic chaos as tree and barriers blown down in busy York road
A TREE has blown down in a busy York road, causing traffic chaos, as Storm Dudley brings 45mph gusts of wind to the city.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:16:43 +0000A64 crash in York causing five mile tailback
A CRASH on a major road is causing five mile queues.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:40:03 +0000140 properties hit by power cut as Storm Dudley brings 45mph
SCORES of homes have been hit by a power cut in a village near Wetherby.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:34:21 +0000Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate closed because of Storm Dudley
A POPULAR garden will be closed ot the public today(February 16) due to the stormy weather.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:04:35 +0000'Why not build affordable homes on the Spark:York site?'
Instead of again extending the continuance of the eyesore that is Spark:York (Spark:York seeks permission for another three and a half years, February 10), why can’t York council agree to the site being transformed into much-needed affordable housi...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:52:49 +0000'Who would pay for a York dental school?'
In response to York Central MP Rachael Maskell’s intentions to ‘work tirelessly in Parliament’ to establish a dental school in York to reduce the waiting list (MP calls for York dental school to tackle long waits, February 11), I would like to ...
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:48:39 +0000'York City’s 1950s heroes were real footballers, not prima donnas'
The centre pages of The Press on Monday (York City’s FA Cup heroes of the 1950s, February 14) brought back many happy memories for me.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:45:57 +0000Storms Dudley and Eustice - power firm says: 'We're ready'
YORK'S power supplier says Storms Dudley and Eunice are relatively likely to disrupt electricity supplies but it's ready to respond.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000'As You Like It' coming to York Theatre Royal in March
A 'FLAMBOYANT and joyous' theatre company's 30th anniversary production is coming to a popular theatre in York in March.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:06:57 +0000Man injured in crash on Tadcaster Road in York
A MAN was injured in a crash on a main road through York.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:30:00 +0000Presenter Ryan Swain nominated for Yorkshire Choice Award
A NORTH Yorkshire DJ and presenter has been nominated for a Yorkshire Choice Award - aiming to be ranked with the "best of the best," in the county.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:35:47 +0000South Bank Road, York, closed due to 8 foot deep sink hole
A ROAD in York remains closed this morning (February 15) after an eight metre deep sink hole opened up yesterday.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:19:24 +0000Hundreds of homes without power in Haxby, York
HUNDREDS of homes were left without power in York.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000Boyes in York - "We called it Boyzizz!" - 13 photos
READERS have many fond memories of visiting Boyes stores over the years.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000Mini-golf plan near historic York sites is 'little short of vandalism’
PLANS to build a mini-golf course in the shadow of several historic York monuments have been described as “little short of vandalism” by opponents of the scheme.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000New support for families hit by cost of living crisis in York
THE creation of a new post to tackle food poverty will be “critical” in helping York families battle the cost of living crisis, according to council chiefs.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000York Hospital eases visiting restrictions as Covid cases fall
VISITING restrictions at York Hospital have been eased slightly in response to recent falls in the number of Covid cases in the community.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:01 +0000'I’ve never seen a coral reef, but I’m sad they’re dying'
Your report on February 7 of the warning by Leeds University scientists that global warming could lead to the loss of 90 per cent of coral reefs, made me aware that I have never seen a coral reef and do not expect ever to do so.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000Dental services have been left to decay
Dental services have fallen into decay. Extracted from the NHS, they have been prey to the marketisation of healthcare, and today an NHS dental appointment is as rare as hens’ teeth.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:54:00 +0000Dalby Forest to close today due to Storm Dudley
Dalby Forest is to close from 4pm today (Wednesday) due to predicted weather conditions.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:47:28 +0000Asda Cafe is giving away free hot drinks for one day
Asda is giving away over 1,000 free hot drinks to customers for one day only - but it isn't as simple as it sounds.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:49:00 +0000Thousands of York residents in pension changes
SOME 22,000 York residents have gained the financial security of a workplace pension in the ten years since automatic pension enrolment was introduced by the Conservative-led Coalition government, says a York MP.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:27:00 +0000No room on NHS dental waiting lists in North Yorkshire
THIRSK and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake says there is no room on NHS waiting lists in North Yorkshire for dental treatment and it has been like that for most of the seven years he has been in parliament.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:24:00 +0000York 'bouldering' centre refused by council planners
PLANS to create an indoor 'bouldering' centre in York have been refused due to a lack of nearby parking.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:28:54 +0000Inflation set to rise a further 5.5%
Clothes and footwear prices are set to rise and push inflation higher.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:53:43 +0000Calls grow for Andrew to lose his Duke of York title
Prince Andrew should relinquish his Duke of York title to show ‘respect’ for people living in York, Labour MP Rachael Maskell says.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:40:00 +0000York woman racially abused in Fossgate
North Yorkshire Police is investigating claims a woman in York faced racial abuse in Fossgate.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:58:04 +0000New 40-tonne bridges lowered into place at Goathland
TWO 50-foot steel bridge spans have been winched into place on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway near Goathland as a £1.26m bridge repair project nears completion.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:43:58 +0000Prince Andrew settlement agreement details: What we know so far
A document submitted to a US court said: “Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew have reached an out of court settlement."
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:22:26 +0000Prince Andrew settlement: Virginia Giuffre agrees to 'settlement in principle'
The Duke of York has faced a civil sex case trial after a US judge dismissed a motion by Andrew’s legal team to have the lawsuit thrown out.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:52:48 +0000Road closed due to sink hole in Southbank Avenue
A ROAD in York has been closed after a 'sink hole' opened up in the area.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:12:34 +0000York named UK’s fifth most cycle-friendly city
YORK is the UK’s fifth most cycle-friendly city, according to a new study by a civil engineering and transport infrastructure specialist.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000Campaign to bring rail HQ to York wins backing from city MPs
YORK Central MP Rachael Maskell has pledged 'to do everything possible' to ensure that York becomes the headquarters of the newly-created Great British Railways.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:11:45 +0000'Cool Runnings' bobsleigh dream ends with 'pride' for North Yorkshire man
A NORTH Yorkshire man who made history by competing as the driver of Trinidad and Tobago's bobsleigh team at the Beijing Winter Olympics has spoken of his pride after completing his event.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:30:51 +0000Did you see the stunning rainbow over York?
DID you spot the rainbow over York?
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:05:57 +0000Woman, 74, arrested 3 times under drink drive laws
AN ELDERLY woman who had been drinking was found in or beside her car miles from home three times in three days, York magistrates heard.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:56:53 +0000Wordle 241: What is today’s Wordle? February 15 hints
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:43:45 +0000Grab a jab this February half term
HALF term is the perfect opportunity for students aged 12 or older to grab a jab, particularly if they have missed out on the opportunity to get vaccinated.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:41:36 +0000Severe, dangerous gales, floods and even snow on the way
YORK and North Yorkshire are set to be battered by severe and dangerous gales, heavy rain and even heavy sleet or snow as two storms cross the region this week,
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000York Marygate resurfacing plan after road left 'potholed for years'
Plans are underway to resurface Marygate in York 'left potholed for years', says Denise Craghill of City of York Council.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:15:58 +0000Covid rate in York drops by more than 40
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has dropped by more than 40 - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:47:40 +0000York Bootham schoolboy's memorial scholarship concert success
A CONCERT to celebrate the life of a York schoolboy who died tragically young was a great success.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:14:53 +0000Moped rider in hospital following crash in Melrosegate, York
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after an accident which shut a main road in York.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:44:09 +0000Work begins on £25m bid to transform York Railway Station
Work has started on a £25million scheme to transform the front of York railway station.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:30:00 +0000Tomahawk restaurant in York given a food hygiene rating of one
York Tomahawk restaurant replaces head chef after handed food hygiene score of one.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:26:13 +0000Wild & Westbrooke to launch new store in Stonegate, York
A FAMILY-run fashion store is due to open a second city centre outlet with the creation of new jobs.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:16:12 +0000Five more Covid deaths at York trust hospitals
FIVE more deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:09:38 +0000Sweet tooth thief jailed for Marks and Spencer confectionary theft
A TOURIST with a sweet tooth had an unpleasant end to his visit to the chocolate city of York.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:03:32 +0000CCTV appeal after part of man's ear bitten off at Kuda nightclub
POLICE have launched an appeal after a man had part of his ear bitten off during a violent incident at a nightclub in York.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:53:24 +0000Accident closes major junction in Heworth, York
AN accident has shut a major junction in Melrosegate, Tang Hall in York.