York Press
Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100Residents furious after teenage yobs 'trash' public toilets
RESIDENTS are furious and disgusted after teenage yobs 'mindlessly trashed' public toilets in a town near York.
Wed, 18 May 2022 05:03:00 +0100Developers defend York against 'NIMBY' claims - but highlight challenges
MAJOR developers have defended York after it was labelled 'the NIMBY city - a place that does not want to grow'.
Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100York Covid schools study: University of York finds children behind on learning
RECEPTION children have fallen behind in their learning due to Covid-19 disruption, according to a new report out today (May 18).
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:47:59 +0100York-based Saville Group and its Visavvi brand is acquired by IT services firm SCC
ONE of York's oldest businesses, The Saville Group Limited and its trading brand Visavvi, has been bought by Europe’s biggest privately-owned IT services firm.
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:18:35 +0100Yorkshire Water urges caution at reservoirs ahead of sunny weekend
YORKSHIRE Water is urging people visiting its reservoirs, over what is expected to be a sunny weekend, to resist the temptation of entering the water.
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:08:27 +0100Funding available to boost sport and wellbeing in York
COUNCILLORS in York are inviting applications for grants to make sport clubs more accessible, offer more sports options and further improve safety and wellbeing standards.
Wed, 18 May 2022 08:55:05 +0100There’s nowt so queer as folk - as these great old photos prove...
RACEGOERS were back in York last week as the Dante Festival returned after a two-year absence.
Wed, 18 May 2022 07:22:00 +0100Levelling up - with the help of the Queen's Speech
With nearly forty bills that will deliver on some of the Conservative Party’s biggest manifesto pledges, the Queen’s Speech last week was also an opportunity to add more flesh to the bone of what levelling-up really is.
Wed, 18 May 2022 07:15:47 +0100Selby: car stuck down embankment after crash
A CAR left the road and ended up down an embankment after a crash in Beal Lane, Selby.
Wed, 18 May 2022 07:05:37 +0100Tadcaster: man rescued from house fire
A MAN was rescued after a house fire in Tadcaster last night (May 17).
Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100Leak & Thorp: "It was the Selfridges of York" - photos
IT was referred to as 'the Selfridges of York' and still retains a warm place in many people's hearts.
Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Mobility scooter rider 'there to be seen' before Fulford Road collision, jury hears
A MOBILITY scooter rider was “there to be seen” immediately before he was involved in a fatal collision, a jury heard at York Crown Court.
Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100University and college chiefs back York’s Great British Railways bid
BOSSES from both York’s universities, and from York College and Askham Bryan College, have thrown their weight behind the city’s campaign to become home to new national rail body Great British Railways.
Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Railway footbridge in Copmanthorpe would be 'threatening to lone women'
A PLANNED footbridge to replace Copmanthorpe’s level crossing would feel threatening for lone women and would not be accessible for people in wheelchairs, York’s transport chief has said.
Wed, 18 May 2022 08:39:18 +0100Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's shoppers urged to check cupboards amid salmonella recall
“Our advice to consumers If you have bought the above products do not eat them."
Wed, 18 May 2022 07:49:00 +0100Inflation rises to highest in 40 years following hike in energy costs
The rate of inflation has increased at its fasted rate on record over the previous month, official figures show.
Wed, 18 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100Shop Party Pieces Platinum Jubilee collection now
In less than a month we will all be enjoying a long Bank Hoilday weekend as we celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100Netflix considers major change to programming to win back subscribers
The news comes after the streaming giant revealed that it had lost more subscribers than it gained for the first time in a decade.
Tue, 17 May 2022 17:37:18 +0100CCTV appeal after report of voyeur in York High Ousegate shop
North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a report of voyeurism at a shop in High Ousegate in York
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:00:25 +0100A64 closed eastbound near Castle Howard junction due to crash
The A64 is currently closed eastbound near the Castle Howard junction due to a two vehicle collision.
Tue, 17 May 2022 17:49:08 +0100National Action founder Alex Davies convicted of continuing to be a member after ban
The founder of fascist group National Action (NA) has been found guilty of continuing to be a member of the neo-Nazi organisation after it was banned.
Tue, 17 May 2022 19:25:00 +0100Campaigners say they will fight on for cycle lane in Piccadilly, York
YORK cyclists will continue to push for a segregated cycle lane on Piccadilly after the city’s transport chief said he agreed with the “broad principle” that campaigners put forward.
Tue, 17 May 2022 18:12:12 +0100Conservative MP arrested over sexual assault allegations spanning seven years
Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris has asked the MP involved not to attend Parliament while the investigation is ongoing.
Tue, 17 May 2022 17:12:51 +0100Cedarbarn Farm Shop, Pickering, opens secure dog walking field
A North Yorkshire family farming business has opened a secure dog walking field.
Tue, 17 May 2022 16:47:12 +0100Hole in Wand York pulls in 100,000 visitors during first year
ONE of York's newest attractions has celebrated its first 12 months of magic.
Tue, 17 May 2022 16:20:00 +0100Heworth Jubilee picnic provides fun for all
A “bring your own picnic” event will be held in Heworth to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Tue, 17 May 2022 16:08:23 +0100Covid case rate in York now below 100
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 case rate is now below 100 - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area.
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:59:32 +0100First York brothers raise £5,400 for Royal Marsden cancer research
TWO brothers who both work for a York bus company are walking tall after raising £5,000 for cancer research.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:46:31 +0100Cordon deployed after person finds unexploded bomb - and takes it home with them
AN AREA of a North Yorkshire town was cordoned off after someone found an unexploded bomb in a river - and then took it home with them.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:37:20 +0100Group to welcome cyclists from York's twin city Münster
A SOCIAL enterprise in York is getting ready to welcome visitors from the city’s twin, Münster in Germany.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:25:36 +0100Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money
This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:18:10 +0100Security beefed up at York City's play-off final with extra stewards and police
PYROTECHNIC and explosive detection dogs will be deployed at York City's play-off final on Saturday - along with additional stewards and police officers - in a bid to avoid any repeat of last week's 'disgraceful' scenes.
Tue, 17 May 2022 14:10:33 +0100Princess Anne Great Yorkshire Show visit
THE Queen's daughter is set to be the guest of honour at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.
Tue, 17 May 2022 13:53:09 +0100Land Rover Discovery A1(M) police chase: three men arrested
THREE men have been arrested following a Land Rover Discovery was involved in a police chase on the A1(M).
Tue, 17 May 2022 13:13:43 +0100Six people taken to hospital after crash near Harrogate
SIX people were taken to hospital, one with potentially life-changing injuries, after a serious collision in North Yorkshire.
Tue, 17 May 2022 13:05:25 +0100Asylum seekers to arrive at base near York on May 31 - MP 'absolutely outraged'
THE first 60 asylum seekers will move into a former air base near York in just two weeks time, an 'absolutely outraged' MP has revealed.
Tue, 17 May 2022 12:28:24 +0100York council hands over keys after £21m Guildhall renovation
KEYS to the historic Guildhall have been officially handed over to the University of York following its once-in-a-generation refurbishment.
Tue, 17 May 2022 12:20:23 +0100Scarborough: police seek Middlesbrough son of man found dead
THE search is on for the family of a man found dead in Scarborough at the weekend.
Tue, 17 May 2022 11:39:33 +0100Thousands at York Steiner School Spring fair in Fulford
THOUSANDS of people flocked to a school fair in York.
Tue, 17 May 2022 11:31:11 +0100Two more Covid deaths at York trust hospitals
TWO more Covid deaths have been recorded at hospitals in the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Tue, 17 May 2022 11:20:51 +0100Skylights hit top 40 spot with debut album 'What You Are'
A YORK band have hit a top 40 spot in the album sales charts with the release of their debut record.
Tue, 17 May 2022 11:10:39 +0100North Yorkshire in top three places for glamping in UK
NORTH Yorkshire is in the top three destinations for glamping in the UK, according to a new study.
Tue, 17 May 2022 10:37:42 +0100Christina Gabbitas lands People’s Book Prize for poem project
A CHILDREN's author based near York has claimed a top award for a project organised to help young people through the Covid lockdowns.
Tue, 17 May 2022 10:16:58 +0100Kay Mellor dies - Fat Friends creator dies aged 71 as BBC leads tributes
The BBC’s chief content officer, Charlotte Moore, paid tribute to Kay Mellor following her death.
Tue, 17 May 2022 09:31:23 +0100Aled Jones and Russell Watson tour - with show at York Barbican
A CLASSICAL duo will reunite later this year for a special Christmas tour - including a date at a popular venue in York.
Tue, 17 May 2022 08:55:16 +0100Scarborough man found dead at home - police search for family
THE search is on for the family of Scarborough man, Richard Paul Mullen.
Tue, 17 May 2022 07:52:25 +0100Woman injured in crash in Sowerby Road in Thirsk
A WOMAN needed medical treatment after a crash in Sowerby Road, Thirsk.
Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Burn village raises hundreds for Selby support group
A tiny Yorkshire village has raised hundreds for a disability care organisation.
Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Market and pop-up restaurant to support schools in Nepal
AN artisan market, a pop-up Nepalese restaurant, a fun dog show, and a music festival with gin and beer tasting are planned for this summer.
Tue, 17 May 2022 07:11:00 +0100Torrential rain causes flash flooding in Helperby and Masham
TORRENTIAL rain has caused flash flooding at properties in Masham, Helperby and Bedale.