JOE Root is eyeing more one-day international tons after becoming England's most prolific century-maker, though his next one is unlikely to be celebrated with another bat-drop.Yorkshire's Root reached three figures in back-to-back games in the
JIM Goldie is already targeting the 2019 Sky Bet Ebor with Euchen Glen after confirming his charge will be sidelined for at least a year by the tendon injury he suffered when winning Saturday's John Smith's Cup at York.The five-year-old produced
A NEW gallery documenting the history of York City Football Club can be seen for the first time during an official ‘Open Day’ at Bootham Crescent on Sunday.City supporter Richard Snowball, a member of the club’s Sporting Memories group, has created the
A FIRE in York is believed to have been started by youths burning their school books. The blaze in grassland at Batchelor Hill in Acomb has been put out and is now being investigated by the fire service. The North Yorkshire Police York South
A FIRE on a grass verge in York is believed to have been started by youngsters burning school books.North Yorkshire Fire Service and the York South team at North Yorkshire Police were called to the scene on Bachelor Hill.Police said they will be visiting
A COUPLE have been jailed for leaving their elderly dog to suffer from a painful leg injury. Sophia Koch, 29, and Adrian Wilkie, 31, both of Trafalgar Square, Scarborough, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Monday and admitted causing unnecessary
A YEAR ago Sarah I'Anson “sat in a heap outside hospital, stunned and crying” after being diagnosed with cancer.As she wondered how she would tell her family, she said "these two amazing souls appeared, scooped me up, gave me a quiet room and
DETECTIVES say two sexual assaults in York may be linked.North Yorkshire Police said the first incidents happened on Friday, June 29, at about 10pm, when a man pushing a bike approached a woman on the cycle path between Scarborough Bridge and Jubilee
FIVE fire engines attended reports of smoke coming from a building in central York. A member of staff at New Look on Blake Street called the fire service at 3.11pm today after the alarm went off due to smoke inside the building. A spokesman
SELBY Town will begin their centenary year with a home clash against newly-promoted Skegness Town on Saturday, August 4.The Robins will also end term at home when they host Nostell Miners Welfare on Saturday, April 27.Meanwhile, in the premier division
THERE has been a three vehicle crash in Huntington Road. The crash happened at 3.40pm and temporarily closed the road. The ambulance service has been at the scene. The number of people involved and nature of their injuries is not
A LOCAL primary is celebrating success in its latest Ofsted report.St Mary's CE Primary in Beverley has been rated 'good', with pupil behaviour 'ranked outstanding'.The report highlighted the leadership of acting headteacher, Laura
STARS of the hit Grand Opera House musical Hairspray drop by Ed’s Diner in York’s Designer Outlet for a milkshake before an evening performance.Pictured here are Annalise Liard-Bailey, who plays Penny Pingleton, front left, Shak Gabbidon-Williams (Seaweed
A PRIMARY school that “makes learning fun” and organises events for the whole community to enjoy has been nominated for the York Community Pride Awards. Parents at Clifton Green Primary School have praised the staff for “raising aspirations” and
YORK Theatre Royal needs a summer hit after the generally negative reaction to last year's family show Robin Hood And The Arrow Of Destiny. "Off target"! "What's the point?", came the cries. Thankfully, The Secret Garden has the reassuring aroma
THE owners of a craft brewery are submitting plans to open a new bar by Acomb Green. An empty shop on The Green will be turned into a bar serving a selection of high quality beer as well as gin, wines and spirits, under plans outlined by Crooked
THE Acting Dean of York says a £40 million national repair fund has revitalised English cathedrals.The Revd Canon Peter Moger was speaking after an independent report about the First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund concluded it had significantly
A GROUP of local boys got together to sing their hearts out under the tutelage of a group who shot to fame on a TV singing contest.Boys from across York took part in a workshop hosted by all-male a cappella group, Sons of Pitches, who scooped the top
YORK City boss Martin Gray is excited by the prospect of a “fantastic turnout” for tomorrow night’s marquee home friendly against Championship neighbours Leeds United. The Elland Road club took 1,161 fans to Forest Green for the start of their
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house fire in Easingwold caused by a pan of eggs which had boiled dry.Crews from Acomb and Easingwold fire stations were called to the scene on Raskelf Road.They put on breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to tackle
SO, Michael Palin, what will you be discussing in your Great Yorkshire Fringe conversation with comedy historian Robert Ross at the Grand Opera House, York, on July 28.Your comedy heroes when growing up in Sheffield? Monty Python? Ripping Yarns? Travel
A GROUP of men attacked customers at a village pub.Police are appealing for information after a small group of men arrived at The Moors Inn in Appleton-le-Moors at about 10pm on July 6 and assaulted a number of people.Officers said the suspects left the
A £5M SCHEME to create a sports village beside a huge housing estate and employment site has taken a major step forward after landing a £643,000 European Union grant.Hambleton District Council said the European Regional Development Fund grant would be
BECK Isle Museum in Pickering has a range of activities on offer during the school holidays.Visitors can discover the history of Pickering through a host of activities, which are all included within the normal admission price. There will be drop-in craft
PICKERING Town Council has dismissed its clerk following his conviction for raping and indecently assaulting a teenage girl.James Andrew Husband, a former history teacher, was sentenced on Friday to 17 years for raping and indecently assaulting one of
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after reports of a sexual assault outside a nightclub in York city centre. The suspected assault took place outside Vudu Lounge on Swinegate in the early hours of July 3. Officers have released CCTV images
A NEW peer to peer learning network has been launched to support family businesses across the Yorkshire region.The Yorkshire Family Business Network is a partnership between York law firm Langleys Solicitors and The Family Business Network.The Family
YORK is the third most polite city in the country according to research. Thousands of people were invited to rate how "friendly, welcoming and safe" they considered their hometowns to be. Worcester topped the rankings for the most polite city
TRIO Rosalba will play York Unitarians' Last Fridays concert in their debut performance at the Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, York, on July 27 at 12.30pm.The trio has been formed by York musicians Robert Webb, violin, Julia Brewer, cello, and Helen
WE at York Bike Belles were delighted to discover that Cllr Jonny Crawshaw is bringing a motion at this Thursday’s Full Council meeting to close Micklegate Bar to traffic.We are in support of this. We applaud the sound ‘preservation of heritage’ basis
AN AWARD-WINNING marketing manager will take over as the new head of Visit York next month.Paul Whiting, who currently works as marketing manager for the JORVIK Group of Attractions (run by York Archaeological Trust), will replace Sally Greenaway on August
I agree with Ann Cruickshank (Letters, July 6). Finding a seat in a store, or changing room, or anything in a genuine size 16 or above is like trying to find a public toilet in York. Scattering the same type of item across the store rather than all together
ALL decent people believe in the freedom of speech and the freedom to peacefully demonstrate as shown in the anti-Trump march through York (The Press, July 17).Among the 300 demonstrators was just one pro-Trump supporter. What a paradox it is that this
YORK'S most controversial shop is closing down. Blue Moon Trading in Goodramgate - which has been repeatedly slated for its sale of items such as crossbows and Nazi memorabilia - is to shut for 'retirement', according to a sign in the window.
WHAT a total disgrace our current mob of Parliamentarians are. The majority of us just want to get on with our lives, in or out of the EU. The major issue of uncontrolled immigration is already solved. Having achieved this, Theresa May is now just the
A COUPLE who became frustrated trying to find mobility assistance for their elderly parents launched their own business to fill the gap in the market.Based in Harrogate, Rise Furniture and Mobility opened its flagship showroom in Leeds Road in autumn
SINCE moving to York from Scarborough two years ago, Netsells has grown from a small group of six university friends to a digital agency holding its own among some of the biggest in the North of England.While working big brands such as Uber, Virgin, Hiscox
Many sole traders often review their business structure and consider whether it’s worth switching to a limited company. There’s no denying that incorporating a business proved popular in 2017, with Companies House reporting a seven per cent rise in the
A BUSINESS is on track to smash its heat pump installation target in only its third year of trading.The team behind GoEco Renewables is hoping its start-up success will catch the eye of Press Business Award judges in both the New Business and Family Business
A CARDBOARD tube supplier has expanded its warehouse facilities as it launches a UK first for asphalt storage.Just Paper Tubes (JPT) has launched its latest expansion phase with a new 300sq meter warehouse at its Selby head quarters, equipped the latest
The masterplan for York Central is taking shape. But there's still time to have your say, with workshops this week and drop-ins later in the month. STEPHEN LEWIS reports CAR-free streets with courtyards where children can play; allotments and picnic
YORK City Knights players have imposed their own alcohol ban on themselves in the run-up to Sunday’s big one against Bradford Bulls.The players have laid off all booze since before last weekend, including forfeiting any celebratory beers on a “dry bus
MATTHEW Fisher is hoping to make his first Specsavers County Championship appearance of the season against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford from Sunday.The Sheriff Hutton Bridge fast bowler, 20, is currently playing for the England Lions in their four-day
“YORK deserves three strong clubs in the Yorkshire League,” believes Nestle Rowntree spokesman Mike Palfrey.Trees decided they were ready to make a return to the league at their latest annual general meeting following a strong Yorkshire Northern Merit
YORK-headquartered shoe retailer Pavers has grown its empire after completing its second acquisition this year.The family run firm, which runs its office and warehouse functions from Poppleton, has announced the acquisition of Herring Shoes – a premium
SCHOOL’S out. A host of youngsters in York are bidding farewell to their primary schools as they prepare to step up to secondary school next year. Here are a selection of Year 6 school leavers photographs to mark the occasion.
YORK RI RUFC are continuing preparations for 2018/19 by adding to their coaching team for their assault on Yorkshire Four this season.Current Yorkshire Carnegie player and former England Under-18 international Lewis Wilson, part of the Carnegie Championship
YORK RUFC have no fewer than eight local derbies to look forward to next season in North One East.Games against Driffield bookend the 26 fixtures, with the first coming away from home on Saturday, September 1 and the season closer on April, 13.The Clifton
A CHARITY which helped more than 500 bereaved people in York and North Yorkshire last year says it is getting fewer volunteers - just as demand for its services is increasing. York Cruse Bereavement Care says people may think its volunteers’ work
A MUM from York says she is “overwhelmed” by the messages of support she has received since a keepsake given to her by her daughter, who died in 2013, was stolen in a burglary. Helen Race, 51, of Heworth, has pleaded with the burglars to return
A POLICE and crime commissioner is seeking to take over responsibility for dealing with complaints against North Yorkshire Police. Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Yorkshire, is due to outline her plans at a meeting
AN anti-fracking protester has been acquitted for the second time of breaking the law during demonstrations outside the Third Energy site at Kirby Misperton. Alex Geoffrey Cohen, 30, faced three trials. He was convicted of two offences at the second
YORK MP Rachael Maskell has branded the treatment of smokers in York as “incredibly judgemental” after a national charity said GPs have been asked not to prescribe stop smoking medications. A report by the British Lung Foundation said support to
WOULD you like to see your photographs on this page?More than 1,000 readers have joined The Press Camera Club, which launched in June 2017 and brings together talented amateur photographers from across York and North and East Yorkshire to share their
From our archives:80 years agoThe half-yearly report of the York County Savings Bank had showed a total increase of £573, 580 6s 2d. Even after suffering a heavy loss after the death of Col F Shann, a custodian trustee, the number of new accounts opened
