York Press
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:10:00 +0100A-Level results day 2022 for York, North and East Yorkshire
Follow our live blog for A-Level results coverage throughout the day as the stories come in from schools and colleges across York, North and East Yorkshire.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100York man Yogesh Joshi tells how he escaped Idi Amin terror 50 years ago
YOGESH Joshi will never forget his first glimpse of York.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:48:00 +0100When 60,000 Ugandan Indians fled the terror of Idi Amin
In 1972, more than 60,000 Ugandan Indians were expelled from Uganda by the country's dictator, President Idi Amin.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:40:00 +0100How York prepared to welcome Ugandan refugees in 1972
IN 1972, York reacted to the impending arrival of refugees from far-off countries pretty much the way it does today: with a mixture of eagerness to help, and wariness.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:14:00 +0100Heworth Cafe House survives York housing plans
REVISED plans for new flats in Heworth have been approved after opposition to the original plans.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:51:12 +0100Empty Brexit boast on scrapping fuel VAT
In 2016, Michael Gove and Boris Johnson wrote an article in The Sun where they promised that if we voted to leave the EU, fuel bills would ‘be lower for everyone’.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:23:14 +0100Selby and Tadcaster firefighters rescue Cawood bull
A bull was rescued from the river Wharfe at Cawood near Selby by Selby and Tadcaster firefighters.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:05:57 +0100Save our our bowls club - and what about Leeman Road?
One thing we can always depend on is a common sense letter from Matthew Laverack.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:06 +0100Leaky water companies drowning in debt
Between them, water companies covering England are in debt to a mind-boggling £36bn, and are paying obscene salaries to CEOs.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:45:22 +0100UCAS clearing warning to students on A Level results day over university options
One university blamed the error for showing more than 500 as available when they should not have been.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:21:43 +0100A Level results day: What is UCAS clearing and how to apply?
Find out about UCAS Clearing and how you can use it to apply to university.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100A Level results 2022: UCAS clearing and other options if you didn't get the results you wanted
Though the experience can feel quite stressful, your college’s course advice service will be able to talk you through the next steps.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:24:34 +0100York police want to speak to a man following an alleged sex assault in Jalou in Micklegate
York police want to speak to a man following an alleged sex assault in Jalou in Micklegate.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:02:00 +0100A-level results for York and North Yorkshire covered
YOU will be able to follow our live coverage online tomorrow as youngsters across York, North and East Yorkshire get their A-Level results.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100Thirsk couple in York racecourse ball for York Hospital
A MUM from Beadlam near Helmsley who now lives in Thirsk has spoken of her pain and anguish after the death of her first born baby at York Hospital.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:00:34 +0100Police search river at Tadcaster for missing Jesus Moreno
POLICE have been searching the River Wharfe at Tadcaster for a missing brewery owner.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:40:20 +0100Mecca Bingo in York - pavement closed for demolition work
Mecca Bingo in York - pavement closed as demolition work continues at landmark site
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:10:50 +0100High-value coffee machine stolen from Dalby Forest cafe
A HIGH-VALUE coffee machine has been stolen from a cafe during a burglary in a beauty spot in North Yorkshire.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:02:26 +0100Tockwith Show turnout tops 8,000
Warm weather helped make up for two years break at popular event
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire police crack down on fuel thefts as crime rises
North Yorkshire has seen a rise of fuel thefts this year amid cost of living crisis.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:55:55 +0100Yorkshire Water says it CAN lawfully impose hosepipe ban in York
YORKSHIRE Water has dismissed suggestions that it cannot lawfully impose a hosepipe ban on York households next week.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:28:31 +0100Fat Hippo burgers wins York approval for ex-Cafe Rouge site
A Newcastle burger chain will soon make a meaty move into a historic part of York.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:41:15 +0100York Rescue Boat and police tackle spike in crime by Ouse
York Rescue Boat and York police join to cut down on antisocial youth behaviour by River Ouse.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:35:17 +0100York Rescue Boat and police join to tackle spike in crime by Ouse
York Rescue Boat and York police join to cut down on antisocial youth behaviour by River Ouse.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:00:15 +0100York police search for the family of man who died in city
York police are searching for the family of James John Christian McCrory, who died in the city on Monday.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:31:04 +0100What time can I get my A Level results? Everything you need to know on results day
Results will be released on Thursday, August 18, along with results for AS level, Level 3 Certificate, Functional Skills and Level 3 Extended Project.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:17:48 +0100M&S adds buzz to York bio-tech firm AgriSound
A York company that aims to boost pollination in crops is to get some buzz thanks to a three-year deal with Marks and Spencer.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:50:00 +0100York Job Fair adds to today's work events
A RANGE of events are underway from today and into September to help further reduce the dole queues in York and North Yorkshire.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:55:33 +0100Four men arrested after BT cable theft near Little Ouseburn
FOUR men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a BT cable and a van in North Yorkshire.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:08:06 +0100TK Maxx to close in Coney Street in York - Hard Rock Café bid
TK Maxx is closing its store in Coney Street in York city centre next month and will be replaced by Hard Rock Café.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:06:46 +0100Stolen Renault Clio and a Vauxhall Corsa crash in Thirsk
Stolen Renault Clio and a Vauxhall Corsa crash in Thirsk.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:27:16 +0100Scarborough police crackdown on cyclists
POLICE are cracking down on cyclists in Scarborough town centre.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:56:37 +0100A64 near Malton reopens after police deal with incident
THE A64 in North Yorkshire has now reopened following a police incident in the area earlier today.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:54:17 +0100York Rush hairdresser is back after long Covid
York hairdresser of Rush salon is back to work after long Covid.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:20:43 +0100Twins Alfie and Emma Willis, from North Yorkshire, pass driving test at same time
Teenage twins from North Yorkshire have said they are “over the moon” after passing their driving tests at the same time, on the same date, and in the same place.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:02:55 +0100Stuart Paver in bid for Community Pride after work in Ukraine
THE managing director of Pavers Shoes in York has been nominated for a Community Pride award after his working supporting those hit by the crisis in Ukraine.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:06:46 +0100Burger King due to reopen in Bridlington
Burger King is due to reopen in Bridlington following is closure after Covid 19 lockdown.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:38:35 +0100Cardfactory in Monks Cross move
Cardfactory looks set to be opening a new shop at Monks Cross on the edge of York.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:42:35 +0100Pickering farm shop looking for new butchery apprentice
A Pickering farm shop, Cedarbarn's, is looking for a butchery apprentice.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:58:41 +0100Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under Highway Code changes
Grant Shapps has backed the proposed changes which include new laws that could see cyclists being given licence penalty points or fines.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:54:39 +0100LNER raises over £400,000 for CALM charity
YORK-BASED train firm LNER is "proud" to announce it has raised more than £400,000 for its partner charity CALM.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:43:19 +0100York road junction set for eight weeks of works
City of York Council has warned of delays for eight weeks as it improves a major city centre junction.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:17:54 +0100This energy crisis is real and terrifying
The energy crisis is real and it is terrifying.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:04:40 +0100'Bring on the Aussie drought-busters'
Drought status has been confirmed for Yorkshire - despite some recent rain.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:46:00 +0100Top York councillor 'horrified' at council apprentice pay
A review of how much City of York Council pays its apprentices is to take place after a senior councillor said she was “horrified” at some of the hourly rates.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:48:52 +0100'Clean York’s filthy streets'
It seems to me that the rationale for the Leeman Road closure is to impress visitors with a smart new building. There is a much easier and less controversial way to impress visitors... clean York’s filthy streets.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:42:43 +0100The tragedy of a cash-starved NHS
A few years ago I was biking to a York Astronomical Society meeting at a local school. I hit a series of road bumps that caused me to fall head over heels.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:13:04 +0100Fire in Grosvenor Terrace in Clifton, York
Firefighters have been called in to a fire in Grosvenor Terrace in Clifton, York.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100Selby Foodbank creates supportive space for those in crisis
Selby and District Foodbank has opened up a brand new space to support people going through a crisis - thanks to a £2,000 donation.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100'Delight' as work underway on half-pipe at Malton Skate Park
WORK is now underway to refurbish the iconic half-pipe at Malton Skate Park - much to the delight of campaigners after securing funding.