Teenage twins from North Yorkshire have said they are “over the moon” after passing their driving tests at the same time, on the same date, and in the same place. Alfie and Emma Willis, 18, set off on their tests simultaneously, returned just two
A MANAGING director in York has been nominated for a Community Pride award after his working supporting those hit by the crisis in Ukraine. Stuart Paver, managing director of York-based Pavers Shoes, has been nominated for the Charity Fundraiser
A POPULAR fast food restaurant is set to return to a East Yorkshire town. Burger King will be reopening in Bridlington’s Promenades Shopping Centre, following it’s closure after the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. It will create 20 jobs for the
YORK CC face a must-win clash away to Hunters ECB Yorkshire Premier League North title rivals Driffield Town this weekend. Driffield boast an 18-point lead over second-placed York at the top of the premier division ahead of Saturday’s meeting (
Cardfactory looks set to be opening a new shop at Monks Cross on the edge of York. The Wakefield-based retailer has received planning approval for signage at one of the ‘pods’ close to JD Sports at the shopping park on Monks Cross Drive, Huntington
THE BUTCHERY team at a North Yorkshire farm shop are looking for a new apprentice. Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Cafe, in Pickering, are needing a new apprentice to learn butchery skills combined studying at college one day a week. Karl Avison, Cedarbarn's
Cyclists may have to get number plates and insurance for their bikes under new laws. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is also considering new measures that would mean cyclists have to abide by 20mph speed limits or face penalties. Shapps has
A YORK-BASED train firm is "proud" to announce it has raised more than £400,000 for its partner charity. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has reached the milestone supporting Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) thanks to fundraising activities
City of York Council has warned of delays for eight weeks as it improves a major city centre junction. The work will start on Friday September 5 and last until Friday October 28 at the junction of Barbican Road and Paragon Street. During the
GEORGE DAVEY will seek to get back to winning ways when he returns to the ring against Costa Rican veteran German Sanchez next month. The York professional boxer drew his last bout against former Cameroonian Olympian Serge Ambomo in April, having
The energy crisis is real and it is terrifying. The failed energy market is likely to demand £4,200 per household by the end of the year. That is an astronomical amount for the average household and, of course, this could be even higher for the
Drought status has been confirmed for Yorkshire - despite some recent rain. Statistics inform us that however good a summer Manchester may enjoy, introduce Old Trafford test cricket against ‘the old enemy’ Australia...and rain will predictably
Your article reporting that rising interest rates may mean higher mortgage repayments implied the Ukraine war is a key factor (Mortgage bill payers in the UK set to lose out as interest rates soar, August 14). This seems to miss the much more important
A review of how much City of York Council pays its apprentices is to take place after a senior councillor said she was “horrified” at some of the hourly rates. Coun Paula Widdowson said young people could get more money for bar work and that there
It seems to me that the rationale for the Leeman Road closure is to impress visitors with a smart new building. There is a much easier and less controversial way to impress visitors... clean York’s filthy streets. From the Micklegate bus stops
A few years ago I was biking to a York Astronomical Society meeting at a local school. I hit a series of road bumps that caused me to fall head over heels. My head hit the rocky floor, causing me to black out. When my senses returned I was temporarily
FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to a fire at a house in a York suburb. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at just after 6am today (August 17) to Grosvenor Terrace in Clifton in York after reports of a vehicle on fire
A FOODBANK in North Yorkshire has opened up a brand new space to support people going through a crisis - thanks to a £2,000 donation. Selby and District's Foodbank combats hunger and poverty in the local community by providing three days’ worth
WORK is now underway to refurbish a renowned half-pipe at a popular skate park in North Yorkshire - much to the delight of campaigners. The repair work on the iconic half-pipe at Malton Skate Park started this week - after more than 18 months of
DO you recognise this shop which has stopped these two York shoppers in their tracks? Our latest archive photo from The Press's nostalgia collection features a legendary shop that sparked great interest when it opened in the city, but was then
FRESH plans have been submitted to restore and redevelop the empty timbre-framed St William’s College in York. The Trustees of St William’s College seek a partial change of use for the building, which dates back to 1465 and was originally built
WITH A-level results and GCSE results out this week and next (August 18 and 25 , respectively) there is a range of support available to youngsters receiving their results in York. This year’s results are based on course work and examinations following
A MUM from North Yorkshire has spoken of her pain and anguish after the death of her first born baby in York, and the steps now being taken to remember her. On June 26 this year Donna Wallis, 32, set off from home with husband Matthew Bailey to
PEARSON Syd Retired Rowntrees/ Nestle & WYSIWYG bass guitarist. Peacefully at home on 9th August, aged 69 years. Much loved and devoted husband of Janet, dad of Gill and Julie and an amazing grandad. A Celebration of Syd's life will be held at Huntington
SKINNER John Of Pocklington. Passed away peacefully on 12th August 2022, aged 69 years. A dear brother and uncle. Funeral service to be held at the East Riding Crematorium, Octon on Friday 2nd September at 11:30am. Family flowers only please, donations
STORR Janet On August 7th, passed away in hospital after a short illness, aged 80 years. Loving wife of the late Ray, much loved mother of Julie, Joanne and Andrew, mother-in-law of Pete and Adele, beloved grandma of Mandy and Shaun, great-grandma of
Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy some ‘me’ time, and if you’re looking to transform your garden or even just pick up a new hobby, YouGarden has all the tips and tricks you need. If you want to get your garden ready for winter, we’ve
