Archive
-
Date
Simon Cowell 'heartbroken' as he pays tribute to Liam Payne following his death
Simon Cowell has paid tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne, following his death at the age of 31. Local police said the singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel on Wednesday (October 16) in the Palermo
-
Date
Man missing since last month found safe in York
A man reported missing from the Avon and Somerset area last month has been found in York, police said. Officers believed that the man may be in the city, possibly near York Racecourse. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson thanked the public
-
Date
Quad bikes worth £80,000 stolen from business in North Yorkshire town
TWELVE quad bikes worth £80,000 have been stolen from a North Yorkshire business premises. North Yorkshire Police said a flat-bed lorry and white cab entered the Thirsk Rural Business Centre and suspects cut open a fence panel, and stole the machines
-
Date
CCTV appeal after £900 item stolen from electrical store in North Yorkshire town
POLICE have launched an appeal after an item worth £900 from a North Yorkshire town electrical store. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like speak to following the incident at Currys in Seamer Road, Scarborough
-
Date
Ripon racer Samuel Harrison sets sights on festival glory
SAMUEL HARRISON is racing for festival glory as he looks to further his motorsports career. The annual Formula Ford Festival takes place this week at Brands Hatch in Kent, an event that has hosted some of the best racing drivers over the last 50
-
Date
CCTV appeal following theft at York shopping centre
POLICE have launched an appeal after a theft from a York shopping centre. North Yorkshire Police has issued a CCTV image of a man they would like speak to following the incident at Holland and Barrett in McArthurGlen York at 10.26am on Thursday
-
Date
Man needs hospital treatment after attack in York riverside pub
A man needed hospital treatment after he was attacked in a York riverside pub, police said. And now police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. North Yorkshire Police said it happened
-
Date
WATCH: Hot air balloon spotted ‘just clearing’ roofs of houses in York town
Residents in a York town got a shock when they looked out the window to see a bright red hot air balloon which looked to be coming into land close to the roofs of nearby houses. The Virgin hot air balloon was seen flying over Haxby this morning
-
Date
Huntington WM C begin their cup defence in winning fashion
REIGNING cup winners Huntington WMC C visited BurtonStone WMC and came away 7-1 winners. A good close game between Lawrence B and Clockhouse P, with the latter prevailing 7-4 winners, but not before a great 7 ball clearance from Lawrence’s Sophie
-
Date
CCTV appeal after £500 worth of stock stolen from shop in York
POLICE have launched an appeal after £500 worth of stock was stolen from a York shop. North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after the incident at Gear4music in Kettlestring Lane, which happened at
-
Date
REVEALED: Top York attraction to get snowy 'Narnia' makeover for winter
YORK'S much loved Jorvik Viking Centre will be transformed into a winter wonderland as it gets a Narnia-style makeover to mark its 40th anniversary. The popular attraction - which first opened in April 1984 - will get a snowy refit for the first
-
Date
FIRST LOOK: Popular York restaurant opens new pop-up street food outlet today
Frango's Food Market opens in Parliament Street today THEN there were three! Husband-and-wife restaurant team Ted and Emma Hustler are opening a new pop-up street food outlet in York today - marking their third new food and drink venture in just
-
Date
Hinshelwood welcomes the favourites label for City's clash with rock bottom Ebbsfleet
ADAM HINSHELWOOD is managing the expectations of receiving the label of being the favourites for York City's match with Ebbsfleet United. York will welcome strugglers Ebbsfleet on Saturday, who currently sit firmly to the bottom of the Vanarama
-
Date
Main road through York set to close for maintenance works
DRIVERS are being warned that a main road through York city centre is set to close while roadworks are carried out. City of York Council issued a temporary traffic restriction for Micklegate between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Monday, October 21.
-
Date
Man exposes himself on busy York cycle path
A MAN exposed himself on a busy York cycle path. Police say the incident happened just after 10pm last night (Thursday, October 17), on the cycle path between James Street and Melrosegate in York. “He [the suspect] is described as white, around
-
Date
Armed police swoop in busy York street after report of person carrying weapon
Armed police swooped on a busy York city centre street after a report of a person carrying a weapon. North Yorkshire Police said officers were alerted to the Bootham area yesterday afternoon (Thursday, October 17) after a member of the public raised
-
Date
North Yorkshire emergency service pays handwritten tribute to supporters
STAFF at an emergency response service seen in North Yorkshire skies have continued a ‘heartfelt mission’ to personally thank supporters. Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is celebrating its second annual ‘Ta Very Much’ day, where staff briefly stepped
-
Date
DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'
Debts unwittingly racked up by carers due to overpayments of their allowance should be written off immediately, the Government has been urged as it announced a review into the issue. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall acknowledged the problem
-
Date
'I heard this almighty crash': main road in York reopens after bus and van crash
A main road in York city centre has reopened after a crash involving a bus, van and cyclist. Gillygate reopened at 9.10am after the crash at 6.15 this morning (Friday, October 18). As The Press reported, the crash closed the road between Bootham
-
Date
'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value
We should all be checking our change, our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for almost 400 times its face value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of
-
Date
Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs
Freeview is making some changes including launching new channels and shutting others down. So with that in mind, you might fancy giving your set-top box or TV a retune. The popular free-to-view service has just announced some 'important changes
-
Date
Crash closes main road in York city centre - emergency services on scene
UPDATE: 'I heard this almighty crash': main York road reopens after bus and van crash A main road in York city centre is closed due to a crash. Emergency services are on the scene in Gillygate this morning (Friday, October 18). The incident
-
Date
Elbow tickets for York gig: why are local residents penalised?
Elbow tickets: why are local residents penalised? IT looks as if York Museums Trust is being very small minded and petty in deliberately penalising its closest residents and not allowing them early access to Elbow tickets, whereas those living
-
Date
Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates
The job market today is arguably at its worst in recent times. There are so many job seekers, yet very few jobs! A distinctive CV, therefore, makes all the difference, as it is often the first point of contact with candidates. Adobe Express
-
Date
Major disruption to trains at York Station after passenger's phone lost power
A PASSENGER caused major disruption at York Railway Station because his mobile phone battery had run out of power, city magistrates heard. Adam Hunt, 20, taunted police by giving the finger as he ran away from them, said Katie Vine, prosecuting
-
Date
Rewilding event coming to York to 'make a difference'
A rewilding event is coming to York to "make a difference". The national charity Heal Rewilding is bringing 'Heal Live: York' to St Saviourgate York on Wednesday, November 13, from 6.30pm to 9pm. The event is set to bring together York-based
-
Date
Hundreds of trees to be planted on grass verges near roads in York
Around 270 trees could be planted on grass verges by roads in York under council plans to plant thousands more in the coming years. York Council is set to press ahead with planting about 1,570 trees to meet its goal of increasing the city’s total
-
Date
Millie Borbajo of York's Mulberry Court honoured for 20 years' service
A senior carer has received a 20-year service award. Millie Borbajo, who works at Mulberry Court in York, a Barchester Healthcare-run home, was recognised with a 20 Year Service Award. Ms Borbajo joined the Barchester team in October 2004.
-
Date
Quirky craft market moves to new location in York suburb
A POPULAR craft market is returning to a York suburb this weekend in a new location. Little Bird Market is set to hold its monthly market in Acomb this Saturday (October 19), offering products from a range of local Yorkshire businesses. Whilst
-
Date
Driver in court after crash leaves motorcyclist paraplegic
A MAN has appeared in court accused of causing a motorcyclist injuries that left him paraplegic and in a wheelchair. Andrew Graham, 66, of Page Lane, Wigginton, is alleged to have been driving a Kia Sorento dangerously on Sutton Road, Wigginton
-
Date
Charlie & Ivy's launches festive truffle mayonnaise and gift box
A North Yorkshire family business has launched two new products for Christmas. Thixendale-based Charlie & Ivy's has introduced a premium truffle mayonnaise, as well as a Christmas gift box of bread dippers and dressings, for the festive season.
-
Date
York MP joins calls to lift Christmas ‘blue badge ban’ in city centre
A York MP has joined calls to lift a ban on blue badge access to the city centre during the Christmas period. Luke Charters has joined campaigners, including the York Disability Rights Forum, in calling for the ban to be removed. City of York