YORK City boss Martin Gray left Kidderminster feeling positive despite his team being knocked out of the FA Trophy 2-1. The Minstermen’s defence of the trophy ended at the first-round stage after substitute Amari Morgan-Smith’s second-half reply
YORK Central MP Rachael Maskell MP has called on business minister, Margot James, to say when an urgent review of business rates would be carried out. She said that in his Budget on March 8 the Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that a full review
FA TROPHY holders York City bowed out of this season’s competition following a 2-1 defeat at Kidderminster. The Minstermen paid the price for conceding two sloppy goals in as many first-half minutes, with James Pearson and Emmanuel Sonupe getting
AROUND 600 properties in the areas of Helmsley, Nawton and Beadlam, North Yorkshire are still without gas following a failure in the gas supply yesterday evening. Northern Gas Networks engineers are working to reinstate supplies. Customers
CITY of York Council is asking residents for their ideas on ways to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I next year. Cllr Chris Steward, chairman of the group set up to co-ordinate the city’s commemorative events, said: "It is vital
A GECKO and a guinea pig were given oxygen after an aquarium and cabinet caught fire at a property in Fitzalan Road in Bedale.Crews from both Northallerton and Bedale attended this morning and found the animals needing help.The aquarium was cracked and
FIRE crews from Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside attended a road traffic collision where one car ended up on its side in Hungerhill Lane, Wombleton at 8pm last night. They released the driver trapped inside the vehicle, using stabilising equipment and
NORTH Yorkshire County Council will decide next week whether to consult on proposals which change its home to school transport policy for those with special educational needs or disabilities and save up to £2 million a year.“We are one of the few councils
AN application to build 239 new homes in Pickering is due to be discussed by the town council next week. The application, made to Ryedale District Council on October 6 by applicant David Wilson Homes, is for a development of 63 four-bedroom, 98
LAURA KNOWLSON and family test out The Bay Tree at Stillington THE Best Pub in Yorkshire is quite a title to have, and one that The Bay Tree in Stillington can boast thanks to the success of its young owners who took the accolade last month at
THERE’S no doubt that Kia owes much of its success in the UK to its larger vehicles – namely the Sportage and Sorrento – but its portfolio of smaller cars continues to impress.The second-generation Picanto – the company’s smallest car – certainly raised
AFTER a breakthrough year in which he took 50 County Championship wickets at a measly average of 20, Yorkshire seamer Ben Coad is confident that he won’t suffer from ‘second-season syndrome’.“I am not feeling any pressure but I am trying not to think
GUESS it's time to start planning Christmas dinner. So, turkey roast and all the trimmings it is then. Excellent, that's that sorted. But what about the drink?Well, let's be frank, there are hundreds of recommendations all over various media
A FESTIVE fundraiser has raised more than £1,300 for a cancer charity.The Pickering Committee of Yorkshire Cancer Research held their annual Christmas fundraising event at Pickering Co-Op at the end of last, raising £1,338.25.Event organiser Barry Howard
Food lover Kate Burton tells MAXINE GORDON about the fine art of running her pop-up cafe in a York gallery LIKE some of the best places in York, Cardamom & Dill is tucked away, awaiting discovery. It is a culinary pop-up, currently settled
A CHRISTMAS bonanza has raised more than £1,500 for St Peter’s Church in Norton. The event included a festive fair, carol singing, grotto and art exhibition, along with a craft competition. The Rev Rachel Hirst said: “The bonanza went very
A VETERINARY practice has launched its Christmas appeal for local animal charities. Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic, which has a branch in Norton, is collecting pet foods, treats and toys. A spokesman for the practice said: “At Battle Flatts
A HUB for the city’s carers will close for 11 days over the Christmas and new year period.York Carers Centre, in Priory Street, is shutting its doors from 5pm, on Thursday, and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2.Any adults requiring urgent help should
OSTERSUNDS striker and former York City youth-team graduate Jamie Hopcutt is confident that the Swedish minnows can cause a major Europa League shock by knocking out last-32 opponents Arsenal.Hopcutt, 25, admitted landing the Gunners represented a “dream
THE first Elmet Lions Christmas Toy Appeal received a good response, with about 150 toys and games donated, which will be distributed to needy families and children in the area.The appeal was backed by Tadcaster Salvation Army, who will deliver the toys
COUNCIL bosses have said they have no concerns about the Norton level crossing road priorities, despite being handed a petition of 600 signatures calling for them to be changed back to how they were.The petition was handed to members of North Yorkshire
From our archives: 85 years ago The “Yorkshire Herald” announced that in two days’ time, a scheme of one-way traffic would be in operation in Coney Street, York, from 10am to 6pm every day except Sundays. According to the Chief Constable
A TEACHER has claimed school funding in York is now so poor that even gluesticks are having to be rationed. Bob Webb spoke out at a City of York Council meeting, which later agreed the authority should write to the Education Secretary to review
A DRINKER who bit a landlord and punched a landlady in the face during his birthday celebrations has been spared an immediate trip to jail for the second time. But Judge Andrew Stubbs QC warned Alex Daniel Havercroft that if he appears before him
VILLAGERS in one part of the Selby district have made their voices heard about any future developments in the area. Residents in Appleton Roebuck and Acaster Selby have agreed a plan for their own community which sets out the type of development
PLANS for new homes and business in Ryedale have been identified in a new long-term planning proposals, and now you can have your say .Ryedale District Council’s (RDC) sites document identifies locations that will meet the needs for development already
UNCERTAINTY surrounding Brexit has seen 37 nurses quit their jobs at York Hospital, according to a York MP. Speaking during a debate in the House of Commons with Robin Walker, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European
TWO young York VX Club players were delighted to be accepted onto the VX National Programme at the sport’s recent trials – with three more impressing enough to be invited back.Chris Town, Cain Branton, Abbie Webster, Ed Pharoah and Fraser Wood were invited
KING'S Odyssey looks the value call in a typically wide-open renewal of the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham.A strong field of 11 runners will go to post for the two-mile-five-furlong contest and few can be discounted with any certainty.Paul
IF billed as a "fun, interactive, musical retelling of this classic story with just a little bit of silliness – and Scarborough – thrown in", then A (Scarborough) Christmas Carol can only be the new Nick Lane show. When it comes to silliness, Lane
