Archive
-
Date
'Rioters are using the murder of innocents to justify hate'
There must be thousands of people who, like me, think that the recent riots in our towns and cities are nothing more than a bunch of brain-dead idiots contemptuously using the murder and maiming of innocents by a British subject as an excuse to ‘protest
-
Date
'Labour are letting ten million pensioners shiver through winter'
Why, when achieving power, do politicians consider the virtues of logic and common sense to be irrelevant. To remedy a non-existent ‘black hole’ in the economy, Labour decide to let ten million pensioners shiver their way through the forthcoming
-
Date
Fire at home in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
EMERGENCY workers have been called in after a fire at a flat in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they have been called to a block of flats in Tadcaster after there were reports of a fire on the ground floor at about
-
Date
York landmark to offer late night Summer openings
A YORK landmark is giving visitors the chance to experience panoramic views of the city by sunset. Clifford’s Tower in York has extended its opening hours every Tuesday until the end of the Summer season. This will allow visitors to catch a rare
-
Date
Seven complaints upheld against city council in York
A YORK woman with mobility problems whose assisted bin collections were repeatedly missed was among those compensated after complaining to the watchdog for local government. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ordered City of York Council
-
Date
101 Passivhaus homes get green light in York
A LOW carbon, affordable housing development in York has been approved despite concerns its low car aspirations could cause parking problems. Plans approved for Hospital Fields Road and Ordnance Lane site, off Fulford Road, mean the development
-
Date
Cook adds to Knights' injury woes after Panthers defeat
YORK Knights utility Sam Cook is a potential doubt for Sunday's clash with basement side Dewsbury Rams (3pm) after picking up a knock during their 38-18 defeat at Halifax Panthers. The Knights will be hoping to repeat the feat of their 40-0 demolition
-
Date
Police probe after criminal damage outside new café in York
North Yorkshire Police is investigating an incident of criminal damage - which happened outside a café in York. They are seeking the identity of an individual after damage was caused to the 'A' board outside Snazzy Brew, at 1A High Petergate.
-
Date
REVIEW: Why York's new pizza place is absolutely topping!
You can see why Rudy’s Pizza is gaining a following, not just in York, but nationally. It comes down to tasty pizza, causal surroundings, being well-priced and delivered by friendly and efficient staff. The Manchester-based company, which opened
-
Date
York among UK's best cities for independent coffee shops (there's more than 100)
Do you have a favourite coffee shop in York? There may be a handful you like to visit often for a latte, flat white or cappuccino whether on a solo date or an afternoon catch-up with friends and family. With a mixture of popular corporate chains
-
Date
Two men arrested after police incident in North Yorkshire
TWO men have been arrested after a police incident in North Yorkshire. The county's police say that in Pickering on Saturday night (August 3) at about 10.55pm two men were reported to be brandishing weapons and making threats to a group of people
-
Date
City's opener at Southend United picked for enhanced DAZN production
YORK City have confirmed that Saturday’s season-opener against Southend United will receive enhanced production from DAZN, shown live on National League TV. The Vanarama National League agreed a new partnership with sports platform DAZN, who have
-
Date
See why York officially has one of the UK's top 25 high streets for shoppers
Do you shop at York’s high street including areas such as Coney Street, Davygate and Parliament Street? The city's popular shopping locations have officially been named among the best in the UK. It comes as new research from American Express has
-
Date
Man in 'critical condition' after crash in North Yorkshire
A man has been left in "critical condition" after a crash in North Yorkshire. Two men, ages 60 and 61, were involved in the collision as a blue BMW X2 collied with an Aprilia motorcycle - as the car was turning out of the Lightwater Valley theme
-
Date
Ten-men Tadcaster Albion advance past Seaham Red Star in the FA Cup
TADCASTER Albion sensationally advanced to the next round of the Emirates FA Cup, despite being forced to play with an outfield in goal for the majority of the tie with Seaham Red Star. Brewers trio James Knowles, Elliot Andrew, and Alfie Dean
-
Date
Missing teenager, 17, from North Yorkshire found safe
A 17-year-old boy missing from his home in North Yorkshire has been found safe, police said. The teenager, from Scarborough, was reported missing after last been seen in the Foreshore Road area of the town at around 10.35am on Sunday (August 4)
-
Date
David Stockdale appointed to coaching position at Blyth Spartans
DAVID STOCKDALE is back in football after his York City exit in April, moving into a new position at Blyth Spartans. After beginning his career with York in the year 2000, Stockdale would go on to enjoy an impressive career that included a stint
-
Date
Andrew Pierce branded 'disgraceful' by GMB viewers for UK riots equivalence
Andrew Pierce has come under some criticism from viewers of Good Morning Britain (GMB) due to a point he made on the programme related to the recent UK riots. The consultant editor of the Daily Mail is a regular guest on the ITV show, and was discussing
-
Date
Andrew Flintoff: 'I shouldn't be here' as he talks Top Gear crash for first time
Andrew Flintoff has spoken out for the first time about his serious Top Gear crash, revealing he "genuinely should not be here after what happened". 'Freddie' Flintoff was severely injured in an accident at the Top Gear Test Track - the Dunsfold
-
Date
Regulator includes Yorkshire company in proposed £168m industry fines
WATER regulator Ofwat has proposed £47 million of fines for Yorkshire Water for failing to manage sewage spills, within the first batch of results from its biggest ever investigation into the industry. The penalties relate to the water firm’s management
-
Date
Housebuilder helps York school create edible garden
Housebuilder Lovell is creating an edible garden at a school in York. The scheme at St Georges RC Primary School in Fishergate aims to promote sustainability and healthy eating among the students and teachers. The previous vegetable garden
-
Date
North Yorkshire town launches Lego Trail with fairy tale theme
A trail of 13 Lego creations are adding colour to Harrogate town centre. The town’s BID has worked with businesses to create the fairy tale themed trail now on show in key locations, from Betty’s and Primark to The Yorkshire Hotel and the Victoria
-
Date
Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
A widely believed speed camera myth could land you in trouble with police, drivers in the UK have been warned. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
-
Date
North Yorkshire town to get cleaner
Harrogate town centre will be looking cleaner following the launch of a dedicated deep clean service. Business group Harrogate has launched the service featuring Street Rangers who are now fully-qualified to operate the brand-new street cleaning
-
Date
Crash on major road in York - driver airlifted to hospital - road remains closed
A MAJOR road in York is closed after a crash. There's been a crash close to the Hop Grove roundabout in York on the outer ring road and the A1036 Malton Road is now closed. There are reports of five police vehicles on the scene and the air ambulance
-
Date
Racing pigeon in emergency rescue in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY crews have been called in to help rescue a racing pigeon. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 7.38pm on Monday night (August 5) after reports of a bird trapped in Scarborough. A service spokesman said:
-
Date
Preview of Day 11 at the Olympics as athletics and cycling takes centre stage
One of the most hotly anticipated head-to-heads of the Olympics comes to the fore on Day 11 as Josh Kerr does battle with Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1500m. The men’s four-lap final is the feature of the evening session and is set to provide the
-
Date
'Community creates the passion for change' - discuss!
Firstly, a massive thank you to York Press readers! In my last column I asked you to send me six-word stories about cultural life in York: your replies provided wonderful insights and have given me much food for thought. The standfirst above is
-
Date
Teenager, 16, broke man's face and temporarily blinded him
A TEENAGER who broke a man’s face in two places and temporarily blinded him in one eye has been warned he could kill someone if he doesn’t change his ways. Daniel Gill already had a “dangerous” record for violence before, aged 16, he repeatedly
-
Date
'It's about big, bold flavours' - popular York cocktail bar launches food menu
A POPULAR York cocktail bar is all set to serve food for the first time. Pink, which sits next to sister bar The Impossible WonderBar and Restaurant on the corner of St Helen's Square, has been open for close to two years and is set to launch their
-
Date
'Sensitivity and brutality' in art form inspires York exhibition's 'visual treat'
THREE talented artists from York or near the city have combined for an art exhibition opening at the end of this week (August 9). Drawn to Dance: Art Exhibition is at Pyramid Gallery in Stonegate from August 9 – September 21. Organisers promise
-
Date
'I was in a hostel for the homeless being treated for stage four cancer'
A WOMAN who spent nine months in a homeless hostel with cancer has spoken about her experience as work continues to improve how people living in poverty are treated. Vicki Macphail told York councillors she had received a bill for £670 for care
-
Date
Major York venue praise for 'magnificent contribution' to new project
THE man at the top of a major York venue has praised a local company for their “magnificent contribution” to a multi-million-pound project. The pivotal role played by York Handmade Brick in the transformation of the southern end of York Racecourse