THIS was the scene in Parliament Street today, as a hot dog vendor's wagon tipped to the floor. This picture, sent to us by Press reader Erika Bracegirdle, was taken at about 4pm today, not long after the wagon had fallen. Erika said: "We came
A 59-YEAR-OLD man arrested today on suspicion of murdering York chef Claudia Lawrence has been named as Michael Snelling. Police have this afternoon boarded up a house in Burnholme Grove, beside Burnholme Community College, after a day of searching
THE latest locations for North Yorkshire Police's mobile speed cameras have been announced. From today, the cameras will be at the following locations: • A65 Clapham by-pass • A65 Settle by-pass • A629 eastbound Crosshills • A629 Skipton
GARY THORNTON has admitted he has left himself with a big selection headache at full-back following the performance of Ben Reynolds in James Haynes' stead. Reynolds, the youngster on dual-reg from Castleford, was only in the line-up on Sunday as
ORGANISERS of York Business Week have vowed the event will continue for a fifth year despite the departure of its founder. The five-day event was spearheaded by York businessman Nick Eggleton, who with support from partnership organisations, has
A DANGEROUS York man who sexually and physically attacks women for no apparent reason has been jailed for 12 years. For ten years, Andrew John Bailey has targeted young women walking alone at night on streets or cycle paths in York and Selby.
AS York prepares for the final stages of a European competition celebrating innovative solutions to urban challenges business editor Laura Knowlson looks at how the city won a place on the shortlist. York has joined 20 other major European cities
YORK law firm Langleys is enjoying growth of more than seven per cent as it reports revenues topping £20 milllion. The firm, which employs 400 staff across its York office in Micklegate and sister office in Lincoln, says it is experiencing a "strong
THE Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Business Secretary have all talked about the need for Britain to up its game in the export stakes. Business editor Laura Knowlson looks at the steps being taken in York to get the city's businesses trading
AN international event which has been celebrating the coaching industry for ten years is to be marked for the first time in York. International Coaching Week (ICW) runs between May 19 and 25, and is being celebrated in York after a group of coaches
A THIRD generation family firm which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary has moved to new premises in York as the business expands. For five decades Wills & Ellis petrol station and service centre has sat on the roundabout of the A59
TURNING our attention away from the North South divide, we are looking towards relationships between North and West Yorkshire. This month’s question is: Does York need to work more closely with Leeds to grow as a city? Earlier this year, City
A NORTH Yorkshire bottled water producer has become the sponsor of England's national cricket ground just weeks after securing the county contract. Harrogate Spring Water has been unveiled as The Official Water of England Cricket at Lords Cricket
A BRICK supplier is marking the successful completion of the first phase of a contract to redevelop York's racecourse as horse racing gets underway for 2014 York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied more than 80,000
It was a very brave decision at the age of 22, and before even qualifying as an optometrist, that Trevor Rowley borrowed almost £100,000 to open his own opticians shop. But his self-confessed arrogance and sheer drive to achieve something new and
A woman driver was airlifted to hospital and a major North Yorkshire road blocked for this morning's rush hour after a car and a lorry collided. The silver Suzuki Liana driven by the woman was trapped between the HGV and white Daf articulated lorry
AN application to build a petrol station, restaurant and 50-room hotel beside York’s ring road looks likely to to be refused. The plans for land next to Hopgrove roundabout have been recommended for refusal in a City of York Council report, because
A FORMER lacrosse star who was once asked to appear on TV’s Big Brother has become the new Rector of Haxby and Wigginton. The Reverend Kathryn Jackson, who was one of Britain’s first women vicars, was formally instituted by the Archbishop of York
A GULF War veteran and his disabled wife who were facing eviction from their home because of the so-called “bedroom tax” have had a North Yorkshire council’s decision against them overturned. The couple from Ryedale, who live with their daughter
A GROUP of York school students has returned from a life- changing trip to South Africa. This year marks a decade of links between Archbishop Holgate’s CE School and churches and community projects in the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town. This year
HUNDREDS of people attended the Novotel hotel for a rare chance to see a priceless artefact. The gold “Fishergate ring” is thought to have belonged to a rich, powerful figure in the ninth century. It was reportedly discovered on the finger
A VANDAL who left a trail of shattered car wing mirrors behind him when he went on the rampage in York has been given a suspended prison sentence. Aaron Phillips lashed out at parked vehicles as he passed them in Grosvenor Terrace in Clifton, on
“JUST don’t go in, it’s not worth the risk.” That is the message from the police officer who has led three tragic river searches in York this year. Sergeant Steve Birss of the Yorkshire and the Humber Marine Unit helped search York’s rivers
A PROGRAMME of guided bike rides has been launched in Selby. British Cycling, leisure service provider WLCT and Selby District Council are working together to offer the rides to encourage people to get on their bikes. The Sky Ride Local rides
THIS year’s Copmanthorpe Carnival will take place on Saturday, June 28, a week earlier than usual to accommodate the Tour de France’s arrival in July. The carnival, now in its sixth decade, will see the Copmanthorpe Recreation Centre’s sports field
A SCHOOL project to build a fully operational biplane is closer to take off after the donation of a £12,000 engine. The 92 horsepower motor was made in Belgium by D-Motor and given to Goole High School for their Spirit Of Goole project. Project
AMATEUR jockeys have received expert training ahead of a charity horse race in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Ten of the 12 riders taking part gathered at York Racecourse where they were met by former champion jockey Kevin Darley. Before
TOP racehorse trainer John Quinn’s right hand man was a victim of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome when he died in his sleep, an inquest heard. Sean McGuinness, 24, had been battling a hole-in-the-heart condition, which had ended his promising racing
