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Both cars were parked on the side of the road shortly after 4pm

Crash on major road in York - police on scene

Andy Burnham, Northern Train. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen/LDRS.

Andy Burnham, Northern Train. Courtesy Anttoni James Numminen/LDRS.

North Yorkshire Council

Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back

North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal to locate the man pictured who officers say they would like to speak to after an alleged racist and homophobic attack on a bus in York

North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal to locate the man pictured who officers say they would like to speak to after an alleged racist and homophobic attack on a bus in York

Man wanted after alleged racist and homophobic abuse on bus in York

A 44-year-old man has been arrested following two crashes in North Yorkshire.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested following two crashes in North Yorkshire.

Man, 44, arrested after two separate crashes in North Yorkshire

Martin Rowley, Councillor and funeral director, who has lodged objections towards Pure Cremation's plans

Martin Rowley, Councillor and funeral director, who has lodged objections towards Pure Cremation's plans

Planning and development

York funeral boss hits out at ‘industrial scale’ mortuary as plans given green light

Bootham School will bring all of its students together on its Bootham, York campus as part of a major two-year development programme

Bootham School will bring all of its students together on its Bootham, York campus as part of a major two-year development programme

Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan

Rapist Eisen Vir Raganit

Rapist Eisen Vir Raganit

Man jailed for 5 years for raping sex worker in her North Yorkshire home

Plans to improve security at the York Dungeon building have been lodged

Plans to improve security at the York Dungeon building have been lodged

City of York Council

Major York attraction plagued by 'vagrants, drug use and assaults'

Grand Hotel drainage examined in probe into Scarborough South Bay water quality

Reform UK Selby chairman Ruben Duffy

Reform UK Selby chairman Ruben Duffy

Local government

Reform UK chairman apologises for sharing 'AI-generated' Press article

The Hempland Lane Allotments Community Wildlife Area is home to owls and other animals

The Hempland Lane Allotments Community Wildlife Area is home to owls and other animals

'Serene escape for wildlife lovers' in York gets protected status

The solar farm would be build on fields off Brownmoor Lane. Photo: Google.

The solar farm would be build on fields off Brownmoor Lane. Photo: Google.

95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite concerns

Meet the winners of The Press Food and Drink Awards 2026 who celebrated at the National Railway Museum in York.

Meet the winners of The Press Food and Drink Awards 2026 who celebrated at the National Railway Museum in York.

Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards

A man is alleged to have stolen a bottle of wine after the attempted theft of two bottles and a staff member's phone from Co-Op in Langborne Road, Whitby

A man is alleged to have stolen a bottle of wine after the attempted theft of two bottles and a staff member's phone from Co-Op in Langborne Road, Whitby

Man wanted after alleged theft from North Yorkshire supermarket

Nick Gilroy, pictured after his epic motorbike journey through every state of the USA

Nick Gilroy, pictured after his epic motorbike journey through every state of the USA

Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in summer 2026.

Fans at Scarborough Open Air Theatre in summer 2026.

Chart-topping 80s pop legends to bring huge nostalgia show to Scarborough

Donovan Tanaka Mkutchwa, 26, whose body was found on Oakdale Golf Course in Harrogate on January 29

Donovan Tanaka Mkutchwa, 26, whose body was found on Oakdale Golf Course in Harrogate on January 29

Man, 26, found dead on Yorkshire golf course died after taking drugs, court told

Police closed a section of Bridge Street after multiple emergency services were called to the incident last night (Monday, October 5) (Newsquest file image)

Police closed a section of Bridge Street after multiple emergency services were called to the incident last night (Monday, October 5) (Newsquest file image)

One of York's main bridges in city centre closes after police incident

Alan Charlton and Joy McCulloch who have been killed in a road tragedy

Alan Charlton and Joy McCulloch who have been killed in a road tragedy

'Their legacy will be fondly remembered' - tribute paid to MBE couple killed in crash

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King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Minster Refectory

King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Minster Refectory

City of York Council

York venue opened by King Charles could host more events amid 'significant pressure'

Great Britain's Chelsie Giles receiving her Bronze medal for the Women's 52kg Judo at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Great Britain's Chelsie Giles receiving her Bronze medal for the Women's 52kg Judo at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket

The police appeal comes after reports of a TV stolen from the garden of a home in the Rawcliffe area

The police appeal comes after reports of a TV stolen from the garden of a home in the Rawcliffe area

Police appeal after reports of TV stolen from garden of York home

North Yorkshire Council

Developer explains reason behind cut to £240k schools and play area cash

Scarborough'S Spa Cliff Lift. Courtesy North Yorkshire Council.

Scarborough'S Spa Cliff Lift. Courtesy North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire Council

£100,000 fundraiser launched to reopen Britain's oldest cliff lift

Five bicycles, including four e-bikes, were stolen from a remote property near Grosmont on Saturday, October 3

Five bicycles, including four e-bikes, were stolen from a remote property near Grosmont on Saturday, October 3

Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town

North Yorkshire Police said the burglary happened between 11.25am and 12pm on Monday (October 5)

North Yorkshire Police said the burglary happened between 11.25am and 12pm on Monday (October 5)

'Vital' piece of medical equipment taken in North Yorkshire burglary

The 10K race will begin and end at Scarborough Spa

The 10K race will begin and end at Scarborough Spa

Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event

Artium Construction completed the scheme nearly three weeks ahead of schedule

Artium Construction completed the scheme nearly three weeks ahead of schedule

Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site

Sport

York City have scored some impressive goals eight games into their League Two season.

Goals, goals, goals - our favourite York City strikes from the season so far

Harry Boyes is one of 11 summer signings for York City, but has been impressive since joining the club.

Harry Boyes is one of 11 summer signings for York City, but has been impressive since joining the club.

York City's 11 summer signings - who has impressed so far?

York RUFC may have been beaten at the weekend, but other local sides enjoyed wins across the board.

York RUFC may have been beaten at the weekend, but other local sides enjoyed wins across the board.

Nestle Rowntree RUFC

York RUFC fall to first defeat of the season as Pocklington march to first win

Great Britain's Chelsie Giles receiving her Bronze medal for the Women's 52kg Judo at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Great Britain's Chelsie Giles receiving her Bronze medal for the Women's 52kg Judo at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket

Marie Elcock, has won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion alongside teammate Diane Fenwick

Marie Elcock, has won the title of 2026 European Ladies Doubles Racketball Champion alongside teammate Diane Fenwick

York therapist crowned European racketball champion after doubles triumph

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Food and drink

Meet the winners of The Press Food and Drink Awards 2026 who celebrated at the National Railway Museum in York.

Stars of York area's food and drink scene celebrated at first-of-its-kind awards

Artium Construction completed the scheme nearly three weeks ahead of schedule

Artium Construction completed the scheme nearly three weeks ahead of schedule

Global coffee chain opens new drive-thru in £2m East Yorkshire retail site

Lidl shoppers are praising a

Lidl shoppers are praising a

Lidl shoppers 'obsessed' with new £1.49 bakery treat in UK supermarkets

A new Cadbury bar has been spotted in B&M

A new Cadbury bar has been spotted in B&M

Cadbury chocolate bar that's never been sold in the UK now available in B&M

Bettys in Harlow Carr

Bettys in Harlow Carr

Much-loved café in unique North Yorkshire setting reopens after renovation

Nostalgia

A party in Danesfort Avenue to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

Rare photos reveal how this area of York looked from 1900 to 1970s - still familiar?

Anna, from York, was named this year’s winner of the Great British Sewing Bee Image: BBC

Anna, from York, was named this year’s winner of the Great British Sewing Bee Image: BBC

Love Island to Sewing Bee: York and North Yorkshire reality TV stars we championed

Charabanc outing from the Black Swan pub in Peasholme Green, York.

Charabanc outing from the Black Swan pub in Peasholme Green, York.

Rare archive photos reveal York's lost and changing pubs

Jackie McNamara's York City suffered a 1-0 defeat to Aldershot Town 10 years ago today, in the same week the former manager was convicted of fare dodging on a train.

Jackie McNamara's York City suffered a 1-0 defeat to Aldershot Town 10 years ago today, in the same week the former manager was convicted of fare dodging on a train.

On this day: York City lose after Jackie McNamara is charged with fare dodging

Musician Finlay Barrett provided an evening of music and nostalgia to residents and guests at Boroughbridge Manor care home

Musician Finlay Barrett provided an evening of music and nostalgia to residents and guests at Boroughbridge Manor care home

Classic hits bring back memories for Boroughbridge care home residents

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Rapist Eisen Vir Raganit

Man jailed for 5 years for raping sex worker in her North Yorkshire home

Nick Gilroy, pictured after his epic motorbike journey through every state of the USA

Nick Gilroy, pictured after his epic motorbike journey through every state of the USA

Police urge drivers to act to avoid another fatal 'totally unnecessary crash'

Donovan Tanaka Mkutchwa, 26, whose body was found on Oakdale Golf Course in Harrogate on January 29

Donovan Tanaka Mkutchwa, 26, whose body was found on Oakdale Golf Course in Harrogate on January 29

Man, 26, found dead on Yorkshire golf course died after taking drugs, court told

Mae has shared her experience after her abuser was jailed

Mae has shared her experience after her abuser was jailed

'I am so much better now' - survivor shares experience after abuser is jailed

Drivers were banned for inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt

Drivers were banned for inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt

Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned

National Sport

Sebastien Pocognoli’s Scotland suffered a damaging defeat (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sebastien Pocognoli’s Scotland suffered a damaging defeat (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sebastien Pocognoli’s first camp as Scotland boss ends with loss to Slovenia

Tommy Lonergan scored twice in the Republic of Ireland’s win (Laszlo Geczo/PA)

Tommy Lonergan scored twice in the Republic of Ireland’s win (Laszlo Geczo/PA)

England Under-21s beaten as Republic of Ireland earn play-off place

England’s Harry Kane will start against Czechia (PA)

England’s Harry Kane will start against Czechia (PA)

Harry Kane starts for England against Czechia to land record-equalling 125th cap

Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation were busy at the sales (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation were busy at the sales (Mike Egerton/PA)

Godolphin break record for Night Of Thunder colt at Tattersalls

Paul Nicholls has a small team for the season-opening Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow this weekend (Mike Egerton/PA)

Paul Nicholls has a small team for the season-opening Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow this weekend (Mike Egerton/PA)

Nicholls taking things steady as new season cranks up

Forbidden Fire will tackle Group One company on Friday (Nigel French/PA)

Forbidden Fire will tackle Group One company on Friday (Nigel French/PA)

Forbidden Fire aiming to keep up family tradition

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz decision expected imminently

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National News

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald at the Garvaghy Road (Peter Morrison/PA)

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald at the Garvaghy Road (Peter Morrison/PA)

Three unionist parties back motion of no confidence in First Minister

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has claimed personal items were seized in searches of his home (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has claimed personal items were seized in searches of his home (PA)

Andrew ‘accuses police of taking personal items’ in searches of his home

A protesters kicks a teargas canister during scuffles following a demonstration against under-resourced schools, in Paris (Teresa Suarez/AP)

A protesters kicks a teargas canister during scuffles following a demonstration against under-resourced schools, in Paris (Teresa Suarez/AP)

French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally for school funding

Asos has apologised to customers and urged them not to engage with the notification (PA)

Asos has apologised to customers and urged them not to engage with the notification (PA)

Asos apologises to customers after ‘unauthorised activity’

Ms O’Neill called for the impasse to end (PA)

Ms O’Neill called for the impasse to end (PA)

Sir Chris Bryant urged to intervene and stop Drumcree parade

Asos customers received a notification saying the company had been hacked on Tuesday morning (PA)

Asos customers received a notification saying the company had been hacked on Tuesday morning (PA)

Asos says customer data may have been accessed after ‘unauthorised activity’

Meghan’s message of gratitude over lifestyle brand as she launches £195 hamper

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