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  • Gale says outlook bright for Notts clash

    YORKSHIRE coach Andrew Gale was at least able to look on the bright side as he spoke about the prospects of play for this coming Friday’s clash with Nottinghamshire at Emerald Headingley.Gale was speaking shortly after the abandonment of the opening Specsavers

  • Gig of the Week: Barenaked Ladies, York Barbican, Saturday

    Gig of the Week Barenaked Ladies, Fake Nudes Tour, York Barbican, April 21 SCARBOROUGH band Barenaked Ladies play York Barbican this weekend. Scarborough, Canada, that is. After 14 million album sales, multiple Juno awards and Grammy nominations

  • Thieves stole fuel from highways depot

    THIEVES stole 150 litres of fuel from vehicles parked at a North Yorkshire highways depot.Police said several people entered the depot at Hopper Hill Road, Eastfield, Scarborough, on Sunday, March 4, at about 2pm and made a number of trips from the depot

  • Homecoming exhibition for master carver's work

    AN EXHIBITION of carvings is on display at an historic North Yorkshire house.Fairfax House is hosting The Genius of Grinling Gibbons: From Journeyman to King’s Carver, to mark the 370th anniversary of Grinling Gibbons' birth, and 350 years since his

  • Community Pride: Celebrating York public sector heroes

    THE Community Pride Awards are a “great opportunity” to celebrate the inspirational achievements of York’s heroes, according to City of York Council. The awards are run by The Press in partnership with the council, which is also sponsoring the

  • CCTV appeal after £600 food mixer stolen

    POLICE in York say a man stole a £600 food mixer from a shop.North Yorkshire Police said the man went into John Lewis at the Vangarde Centre on February 15 between 9am and 6pm, and claimed he had paid for a Bosch food mixer the previous day, then placed

  • 200 visitors flock to church 'secret garden' open day

    ABOUT 200 people visited a secret garden behind one of York’s historic churches at the weekend.St Wilfrid’s Church, in Duncombe Place, held an open garden and plant sale on Saturday.The church is home to a hidden garden with unique views of the Minster

  • Holly branches out and takes York fitness craze to Canada

    A MARTIAL arts to music workout started by a local couple is heading to Canada.Ben and Emma Robinson, from near Wheldrake, set up Fight Fit Combat Fitness six years ago with one class in Wheldrake Village Hall. Now more than 2,500 people take part in

  • Donation helps pay for family fun day

    A DONATION from a Malton business will help to fund a fun day out for children who have been affected by a devastating brain condition.St James’s Place Partners Andrew Payne and David Brooman, presented £1,000 from the St James’ Place Charitable Foundation

  • Police concerned for missing man

    POLICE say they are concerned for a man who has been missing since the weekend.Michael Sales, 40, was last seen when he was discharged from Scarborough Hospital on Saturday, April 14, at about 1.45pm.Humberside Police said he is "vulnerable and has

  • Lavender attraction marks its purple reign

    A RYEDALE attraction is set to celebrate its 21st birthday this summer.Yorkshire Lavender, based at Terrington, began as a caravan and a few experimental rows of the plant.Since then it has evolved into an award-winning tourist attraction, winner of Yorkshire

  • Apprentice Max scoops national award

    A PICKERING apprentice ice-cream maker has picked up two gongs at a recent industry awards.Max Whitfield, 20, has only been a gelato maker at Dottie’s parlour in Pickering for about 10 months.His work was recognised at the recent National Ice Cream Competition

  • York croquet fundraiser

    YORK Croquet Club has hosted a day of croquet for players from York and all three Ridings who came together for a special tournament in aid of Downs Syndrome Association.Players wore imaginative permutations on the common theme of green and raised £120

  • Come and join choir at fundraiser

    A COMMUNITY choir is inviting people to attend its ‘Come and Sing’ day in aid of charity this weekend.Taking place on Saturday at All Saints’ Church in Pocklington, Stamford Bridge Singers will spend the day learning and singing coronation anthems by

  • Land Rover owners warned after theft

    OWNERS of Land Rovers have been urged to ensure their vehicles are secure after a bonnet and lock barrel were removed from a Defender in York.Thieves targeted a silver Defender parked in an industrial estate in Osbaldwick overnight on Wednesday, and officers

  • Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police retires

    THE Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police has retired from the force. Dave Jones, who was awarded the Queen's Policing Medal in the 2017 New Year's Honours, announced he would step down immediately from the force, after almost 32 years of distinguished

  • Libraries mark World Book Night

    BOOK lovers in York are being invited to celebrate World Book Night this month.The event on Monday, April 23 is put on to celebrate reading, and to give books to those who don't read regularly.In York the city's libraries are encouraging book

  • Norton College students make waves as new lifeguards

    TWO Norton College students have made a big splash by qualifying as lifeguards.Annabelle Flounders and Nathan Mills, who are both 16, now work part-time at Derwent Swimming and Fitness Centre in Norton. The two friends spent a week at York Sport Village

  • Yorkshire v Essex abandoned without a ball being bowled

    EMERALD Headingley saw its first ever four-day abandonment as the Specsavers County Championship match between Yorkshire and Essex was called off at 10am after two inspections.Umpires Ian Gould and Richard Illingworth reported no significant improvement

  • Bill heads off after 22 years

    THE head teacher of a York secondary school rated outstanding by Ofsted is retiring from his post after 15 years at the helm and 22 years at the school. Bill Scriven is only the second head teacher at All Saints RC School which was founded in 1985

  • LETTERS: More on the Syrian crisis

    FOR over seven years the Syrian civil war has raged and again Britain is considering taking action in response to an alleged chemical attack. It gives me no pleasure to say this but it’s time we accepted there is nothing we can do to help now.

  • AMATEUR RL: Storming comeback gives Heworth another fine win

    HEWORTH showed bags of character to stage a superb comeback and earn their second consecutive 22-20 away victory in a nailbiting contest at Cutsyke Raiders.In the Yorkshire Men's League division one clash, the Villagers trailed 14-0 at half-time after

  • The Middle East is a time-bomb

    PRIME Minister Theresa May showed courage and statesmanship in ordering specific military attacks by the RAF on Syrian chemical weapon facilities in partnership with our American and French allies. It proves, yet again, the importance of

  • Bakers urged to rise to fundraising challenge

    BAKING fans are being invited to take part in the Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day.Whether you are a baking novice or a seasoned pro, people are asked to unite against dementia with family, friends and colleagues by baking or buying cupcakes to raise

  • Pick up a bargain at Sheriff Hutton Jumblies sale

    SHERIFF Hutton Jumblies will be holding their next jumble sale on Saturday, April 21, at 2pm, in the village hall. Good condition jumble, plus cakes and refreshments, will be on sale to raise money for Ryedale Leisure Group, supporting people with learning

  • Black history exhibition

    A NEW exhibition is about to open at the Treasure House in Beverley, focusing on Black history in Hull and East Yorkshire. 'Our Histories Revealed" opens on Saturday, May 5 and is a partnerships project with the William Wilberforce Monument Fund

  • York primary academy turns 300

    ONE of York’s biggest primary schools is celebrating its 300th anniversary. Today known as Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy, in Strensall, the school was first established as the legacy of local yeoman farmer Robert Wilkinson in 1718. Now it

  • ON THIS DAY: April 16

    From our archives:   80 years ago Helmsley was developing a progressive spirit where public welfare and civic improvement schemes were concerned. It’s go-head housing policy had been considered as a shining example to neighbouring authorities

  • Police investigating serious sexual assault

    DETECTIVES are investigating an alleged serious sexual assault on a woman in North Yorkshire.The victim, a woman aged in her 20s, reported that she had been attacked by an unknown man in Whitby some time between 3.05am and 6.20am on Sunday, North Yorkshire

  • Man falls into river trying to avoid 'curious cows'

    A MAN had to be rescued after he slipped into a river in North Yorkshire while trying to avoid a herd of cows. Fire crews from Thirsk and Ripon were called to reports of a man in the River Swale near the village of Asenby at about 5.20pm yesterday

  • Double hire of new partners

    A YORK firm of accountants has welcomed two new partners to its team as it expands in response to an upturn in the region’s economy. Clive Owen LLP, which has offices at Northminster Business Park, has welcomed Rosemary Anderson and James Catterick, bringing

  • Festival reveals the 'tucked away' world of York artists

    ARTISTS from all over York have been showcasing their work as part of an annual festival. York Open Studios, which took place on Saturday and Sunday and is also being held this weekend, features more than 120 artists who are inviting people into

  • Campaigners in York demand a vote on Brexit deal

    CAMPAIGNERS from York for Europe took to Parliament Street on Saturday - demanding a people’s vote on the final Brexit deal. The message was echoed up and down the country, as supporters from Open Britain, the European Movement and Britain for

  • Hospital admissions for obesity in York soar by 125 per cent

    THE number of people admitted to hospital in York because of obesity has more than doubled in the past three years. The city has seen a 125 per cent increase in patients with conditions directly related to being overweight, such as diabetes and