Harrogate Town 2, York City 1THIS was the first official fixture on Harrogate Town's newly installed third generation (3G) artificial pitch and ideal preparation for York City ahead of the trip to Maidstone United – who also play on 3G – in the opening
A BODY has been found in Beal Lock near Selby. A member of the public rang police at 8.46am. Police divers have recovered the body. A cordon has been set up in the area. Humberside Police Underwater Search Unit recovered the body
THE three-way battle for the HPH York Vale Cricket League division one title took a new twist.Defeats for leaders Bishopthorpe and second-placed Burn have opened the door for champions Ovington, whose in-form batsmen topped 200 for the fourth successive
YORKSHIRE'S wait for success in bowls' Middleton Cup was extended to 27 years after they were edged by just one shot in a thrilling quarter-final against Roses rivals Lancashire at Appleby.It was Yorkshire's first Middleton Cup quarter-final
A PASSENGER on board a train which had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in one of its engines has told how the drama unfolded. The train, travelling from Leeds to Newcastle, was carrying 54 passengers and four staff when it stopped at about
AN INTERNATIONALLY famous German Christmas shop is set to open its doors in York. Käthe Wohlfahrt is opening its first ever British outlet on Stonegate, in buildings that used to house York firm Mulberry Hall. The company has announced its
A POPULAR York school is to get a £200,000 grant for a new extension, and the building should be ready for use by this September. Archbishop Holgate’s school learnt yesterday that the plans for much-needed new catering facilities and social spaces
A TEENAGER has been jailed for “squalid” sex with an underage girl and putting her younger friend in hospital with a cannabis overdose. Jacob Ben Cuthbert, 18, ignored a police warning before plying the older girl, 14, with alcohol and having unprotected
BUSINESS owners across a North Yorkshire district will find their skills put to the test in a new style of networking event.Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce is hosting Goals, Games and Gadgets, a series of logic, maths and creative challenges to
PAULINE Chambers has designed costumes for some of the biggest films of them all. Remember the sumptuous robes worn by Dawn French, who plays the Fat Lady in the painting in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban? Pauline made them. She also
WE’VE all heard reports about lifestyle beggars dropping their cars off before heading into town to collect money on the streets, but do we believe them? Lib Dem Cllr Ashley Mason appears to. He reckons York looks scruffy because of beggars and
DRAX power station’s efforts to go from being the dirty man of Britain to a leading generator of renewable energy are wholly commendable. At one point, when it burned more than 30,000 tonnes of coal a day, Drax was the UK’s biggest single source
FAMILY farming business Wharfe Valley Oils is heating up the rapeseed oil market with a nationwide listing for its branded red chilli-infused oil in Morrisons supermarkets.Yors Yorkshire Original Rapeseed Oil Red Chili will sit alongside the Yors Original
A FIRM has received a best service award for its sterling work with businesses and organisations across the country. Practice Supplies, based in Nether Poppleton and Malton, is an approved supplier to Caradoc Medical Services consortium, which
One of the five men who were injured in a helicopter crash at an airfield near Selby has died, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has confirmed. The aircraft, a former military Alouette helicopter, crashed at Breighton Aerodrome, in East Yorkshire
NOVALUX LED has become the first LED lighting company to gain health and safety accreditation from the national Safecontractor organisation.Safecontractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises excellence in health and safety standards amongst
BUSINESS confidence has fallen slightly in recent months, according to West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.The business support organisation said most key performance indicators revealed a decline, even if only slight in some areas. Domestic and
COMEDIAN Paul Sinha took the opportunity to meet up with his fellow Grand Opera House pantomime cast members when he appeared at the Great Yorkshire Fringe in York. Sinha is to make his pantomime debut as the villainous Abanazar in Three Bears
A BUSINESS which offers a distinctive approach to cloud technology has entered the Business Innovation of the Year category of The Press Business Awards. Hosting Yorkshire was set up in 2003 (previously York Websites then York Creative) and initially
LEGAL eagles proved they could fly high for a good cause when teams from York law firms took part in a gruelling test of their athletic prowess.The Yorkshire Law Society Triathlon Challenge on Saturday at Castle Howard was declared a huge success and
THE world’s leading cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis, has appointed Claire Walker as its new UK sales administrator. Ms Walker, who had previously worked in a sales role for a Ryedale print firm, will work under newly appointed UK sales manager
RE Geoff Robb’s letter (The Press, July 23) about Theresa May’s infantile remarks. Yes, it’s about time this ridiculous children’s playtime pantomime was kicked into touch. No wonder people abstain from voting, having no faith grown ups trading
A NICHE family law practice based in York is a contender for the New Business of the Year title in The Press Business Awards. Set up at the end of 2014, Paradigm Family Law (PFL) covers local, national and international divorce and financial remedy cases
A YORK-BASED life sciences business has unveiled initiatives aimed at helping people lose weight.OptiBiotix Health plc is developing compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes and skin care.The Heslington-based company yesterday announced
SADLY, I read the story about York City Knights’ demise (The Press, July 22). If the worst case scenario comes to pass then questions must be answered as to how a rugby team enjoying a successful season has folded. The stadium fiasco is seven years
AS you make your way into Dalby Forest, at Haygate you will see Ray Lonsdale's fabricated steel sculpture, Pull Don't Push, a memorial to the wartime labours of the Lumberjills, commissioned by the Forestry Commission in 2013. More than 9,000 women
EMERGENCY services were called to a bridge in North Yorkshire early this morning where a woman was allegedly threatening to jump off. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton at about 1am
I AM relaxed about people holding a variety of opinions at variance with my own, but I despair that so many have lost interest in facts. W Harrison sets out some thoughts on the EU referendum (Letters, July 21). Fair enough, but the last sentence
THE exciting Pilmoor Evening Cricket League season took another turn with Sessay’s lead at the top of division one being trimmed to a point following their defeat by Acomb. Champions Acomb boosted their hopes of retaining the title as they are now level
I SEE that North Yorkshire Police are still trying to sell us higher crime figures by using the old chestnut that the figures actually reflect more consistent and robust crime recording practices (The Press, July 21). In fact, the Police and Crime
A DRIVER failed to stop after a collision with an elderly woman in North Yorkshire. A dark coloured vehicle was involved in the collision with the woman who was knocked to the floor. North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information
I HAVE recently noticed what I feel is a worrying trend regarding homelessness and wonder if there is any valid reason for it. The vast majority of homeless people are male, often quite young men. Why is this? Presumably they did have homes to
BUBWITH wrapped up the Foss Evening Cricket League division one title with a thrilling victory against Dunnington Academy.Unbeaten Bubwith have stormed through the top flight, taking the crown with a couple of weeks to spare after winning division two
A RATHER strange and costly situation seems to have arisen. Not too long ago a very good school, namely Burnholme Community College, was closed because we were told there weren’t enough applications for places there. A small item in The Press
POTENTIAL new buyer Gary Dickenson says he will need enough time to complete due diligence before taking over York City Knights - a process that could take days, weeks or even months.Current chairman John Guildford announced in a statement posted on the
TRAVIS Head would love to win a limited-overs trophy with Yorkshire and repay the faith shown in him by his fellow Australian Jason Gillespie.Head forged a close bond with the White Rose coach during their two months together with the Adelaide Strikers
YORK City manager Jackie McNamara will mix youth and experience in tonight's friendly at Harrogate Town.Speaking after last night's home defeat by League Two side Doncaster Rovers, McNamara confirmed that a number of younger players will make
PRIZE money for next month's Ebor Festival at York racecourse has risen to a record sum of £4m.French derby winner Almanzor is lined-up for a showdown with both Wings of Desire and The Grey Gatsby in the £900,000 Juddmonte International - which will
THIS has been a tremendously important and successful year for a North Yorkshire holiday complex - and it is looking to add even more to its achievements so far by seeking the Retail, Tourism and Leisure Business of the Year accolade at The Press Business
…or ground-breaking. Or to develop a wonder-drug. Or an app that no one’s ever dreamed of before. You just need to be ten per cent better than your competitors. And now let’s travel back to 1985 in Seattle. A husband has just told his pregnant
A TEAM of cyclists from a York hospital have undertaken a charity ride. Staff from Stockton Hall Hospital have been running a number of events to raise money for two charities - Mind and Make A Wish - including football matches, spin sessions,
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised at a fundraising dinner for a York-based charity which supports disabled children and young people.Special Needs Activities and Play Provision for York (SNAPPY), which has offices in Lowther Street, will receive £6,000
A SCALED down project to improve bus journeys in the north of York has been passed by councillors, despite concerns it is not good value for money. The plans for the Clarence Street, Gillygate and Lord Mayor’s Walk junction had to be significantly
THREE people have died following contact with North Yorkshire Police during the last year, new figures have shown. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), released its annual review of deaths following police custody yesterday, which
THE FOUNDER of rock and roll discos in York has been has been nominated for the Charity Fundraiser of the Year award - after raising thousands of pounds for charity. Eileen Rayner, a Fulford resident and owner of a retro events and rock n roll
A TEACHER has been sacked from a North Yorkshire high school after allegations were made about his conduct. The male teacher worked at Barlby High School near Selby, and faced a misconduct hearing earlier this month. A spokesman for North Yorkshire
RUNNERS wanting to take part in a charity road race which starts and finishes in York can now sign up to the event. The Plusnet Yorkshire 10 Mile, which sold out in 2015, is expected to be hugely popular once more. Starting and finishing at
ROAD closures have been announced ahead of next weekend's York 10k. As part of the setting up operations, a small number of road closures will be in place from noon on Saturday, August 6. Knavesmire Road will be closed between its junction
THE new licensee of one of York’s most famous and historic pubs says it needs to evolve in order to survive. Antony Pratt has taken over the running of the Minster Inn, which re-opened on Saturday after closing earlier this month. Antony, 33
PUPILS at a York school spent a day learning about Spain in the run-up to the end of term. The children at Woodthorpe primary took part in the Spanish day which saw them dress in traditional Spanish costume and colours. Lisa Dewhurst, from
AN EXCAVATION at Fulford, which precedes the 950th anniversary of the 1066 battle, is turning into the "best imaginable" dig, says archaeologist Chas Jones. He said the dig on the Germany Beck site had led to further finds of tools which were he
A FRIEND of some homeless people who beg in York has spoken out against claims they are “intimidating” and “scruffy”. Luke Elliott, a student at the University of York who works with Food Not Bombs - a group which cooks free food, and is used by
A TOP power generator has seen its earnings drop by £50 million compared with last year but is now producing about a fifth of the UK’s renewable energy.Releasing its half-year results for the six months ending on June 30, Drax Group PLC announced yesterday
THE GURKHA can avenge his Royal Ascot defeat by seeing off Galileo Gold in the Qatar Sussex Stakes, the feature event on day two of Glorious Goodwood.Galileo Gold emerged a length and a quarter to the good in the St James's Palace Stakes last month
A FORMER cancer patient has had his head shaved to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity which helped him get through gruelling treatment. Ron Earnsshaw, 46, from the Hull Road area of York, said he underwent surgery and chemotherapy after being
A NEW service has launched in Selby to help socially isolated residents. Mind, the mental health charity, has launched its befriender service in the town, following a successful introduction in York, which has helped hundreds of people. Hannah
A MOTHER has made it her mission to raise funds for a charity which supported her and her partner after the death of their baby, who she gave birth to without knowing she was pregnant. Natasha Limbert, of Tadcaster Road in York, was thought to
POLICE have launched an investigation into the theft of a memorial plaque in York - as a Pokemon Go player came forward to help pinpoint when it went missing. The Press reported yesterday how the family of Richard Horrocks was distraught at the
PREGNANT women in York will get twelve weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy to help them quit smoking, under new council plans to prioritise unborn children. Senior councillor Carol Runciman approved a new plan for York’s stop smoking services
A WOMAN torched her own flat after getting into a slanging match with a fellow resident at a home for people with mental health problems. As the fire burned, causing £17,000 of damage, Diane Horsfield said: “I’m sick of my flat and I’m going to
