ANTI-FRACKING protesters said their actions had been treated as “acts of conscience” at the end of a year-long series of cases at York Magistrates' Court. Forty-two people have appeared before the court on 55 charges connected with demonstrations
THREE wickets in the first nine balls of the third afternoon, including England star Moeen Ali, set Yorkshire on their way to an impressive season-ending Specsavers County Championship win over Worcestershire at New Road. Yorkshire secured a lead
NORTH Yorkshire Police are urgently seeking a missing North Yorkshire 16-year-old girl. A spokesman said officers are "extremely concerned" for the safety of Sophie Thornton who was last seen in Scarborough town centre yesterday at about 11am.
YORK'S 50+ Festival has got under way with a host of activities for over-50s to enjoy. Physical events range from walks and yoga to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and English and Scottish dancing. There is also the opportunity to try something new, from
THREE people have been arrested following the discovery of human remains. A police spokesperson said that the "remains of a person" were found at a property on Bondgate in Helmsley at around 6pm on Tuesday, September 25. The spokesperson said
A YORK cookery teacher has raised about £1,800 so far in her campaign to help flood victims in India’s stricken state Kerala. Sharmini Thomas, of Strensall, told in August how she was backing a York Indian Cultural Association appeal to help the
POLICE said a car stolen from Heworth may have been used during a burglary in Wigginton. The silver Ford Mondeo estate - which contained tools and had a set of ladders on the roof - was stolen from a yard in Heworth Green between 6pm and 11.30pm
YORKSHIRE are chasing a target of 134 to beat Worcestershire inside three days at New Road. The White Rose county are on course to end the season with a fifth Specsavers County Championship win, which would seal fourth spot in Division One for the
THE silhouette of a First World War 'Tommy' soldier has been installed outside City of York Council as part of a poignant campaign in memory of the 888,246 British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict. The installation
YORK Irish Association is hosting an Irish-themed quiz night on Saturday, September 29. Bring your own team or join one on the night. Questions will cover a range of general knowledge topics with an Irish twist. The quiz takes place at Clements
POLICE are warning York residents not to fall for a scam in which fraudsters claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs are phoning people to demand money. A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police says they have had about 25 reports today from people
A FEAST of literary treats was on offer at the Ryedale Book Festival in Malton at the weekend. The event included something for all ages, including a movie night for youngsters with author Cressida Cowell, followed by a day of fun literary activities
CITY of York Ladies I were hit by a late sucker punch as they opened their North Hockey League division one campaign with a 2-2 draw at home to Lancaster I. York came from behind to take the lead but their Roses rivals equalised in the last two
SECTIONS of the A64 will be closed for three full weekends from next month. Highways England said work would be carried out to resurface the A64 between York and Malton as part of a £1.4m scheme, including major reconstruction of the road between
IT was the turn of the festival’s artistic director, Tim Lowe, to pick up his own cello for Saturday’s lunchtime recital, in partnership with John Lenehan’s piano. They opened with Mendelssohn, whose music was a special feature this year, following
HARROGATE-based developer, Newby, has won planning approval for the expansion of a residential development in the town. A further 26 apartments will be added to the Springfield Court scheme, bringing the number of homes on the site to 61. Conversion
Yorkshire struck three times at the start of Worcestershire’s second innings to maintain the advantage on day three at New Road, but England star Moeen Ali is a potential danger. Gary Ballance finished with a brilliant 194 in Yorkshire’s first-innings
BUDDING snappers are being invited to take part in a new photography competition. The University of York's interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC) is holding its inaugural contest with a theme of promoting diversity around the world.
CITY of York Hockey Club's Men I began their first season back in the North Hockey League premier division with a 4-2 defeat at Whitley Bay & Tynemouth. The Minster city outfit had won promotion from division one at the first time of asking
CAPACITY on the railway line through Malton is set to increase from 169 seats per hour to 450 by December next year, a meeting of councillors has been told. The York to Scarborough route is destined both for larger TransPennine trains and a new
A WELL-KNOWN York golfer has died suddenly, aged 79. Paul Reed, a former captain and an honorary life member of Pike Hills Golf Club, joined the club near Copmanthorpe in 1953. Former club chairman Martin Greaves said he was appointed club captain
Radio DJ Dougie Weake urges men not to be afraid to get their prostate checked – it could just save their lives. It saved his DOUGIE Weake knows it's good to talk. As a DJ, it is his living. And as a cancer patient, he hopes it might just save lives
STEVE BANNISTER, Trackrod Rally Yorkshire’s most successful driver, is bidding to rekindle three-decade old memories when he contests this year’s event. At the two-day event on Friday and Saturday, Malton potato farmer Bannister will be partnered
A MAJOR incident featuring all emergency services has taken place at a shop in York. North Yorkshire Police, Fire Service and paramedics swooped on the car park at the Hull Road B&Q at about 11.40am. A fire service spokeswoman said crews
ACOMB Hockey Club's men's first team opened their Yorkshire League division two campaign by battling to a 2-1 win at Ben Rhydding 2. The Tangerines took a seventh-minute when a penalty corner flick by Matt Dickenson flew past a static keeper.
NO bearded bikers in sight at York Barbican, then two shows ride into the listings diary in quick succession. First to be announced was An Evening With The Hairy Bikers on February 24 on their 2019 tour of cooking conversations with Si King and
YORK pianist and composer Joe Alexander Shepherd will launch his debut EP,Time, on Saturday at the intimate Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, York, after signing a worldwide record deal with Nettwerk. Joe studied at Bootham School, where he learnt
A NEW restaurant serving modern North African food will open its doors in York next month. Los Moros, which has run a street food stall on Shambles Food Market since 2015, has announced it will open a restaurant on Grape Lane on October 11. Run
VOLUNTEER fundraisers have been recognised by The High Sheriff of North Yorkshire. Chris Legard visited Saint Catherine’s to give awards to Peter Graham and Susan Graham, who are brother and sister-in-law and have raised more than £28,000 in memory
MORE than 150 Acomb Hockey Club members past and present helped the club celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. Members and families travelled from as far afield as parts of Europe to take part in the festivities at the clubhouse, at which the
THE York Stadium Management Company contract has been transferred to York City rather than being in the name of football club chairman Jason McGill. Malton-based businessman McGill, who is the Minstermen’s 75 per cent majority shareholder, is still
INTERESTED candidates will be interviewed next week for the York City managerial vacancy, including current caretaker chief Sam Collins. Former Hartlepool and Port Vale defender Collins has been in temporary charge of the Minstermen since being
MORE than 1,000 people turned out to see classic cars, motorcycles, buses and lorries at a rally in York. York Historic Vehicle Group held its 41st annual rally on Knavesmire, which it says is York’s biggest classic vehicle show. About 650 vintage
TOCKWITH Motorsports duo Matt Greenwood and Sarah Moore have won the Britcar Dunlop Endurance Championship class four title - and are now targeting the overall crown. The pair ensured they will finish top of their class with two rounds to go by
BLUES singer and soulful balladeer Elkie Brooks plays York Barbican on Saturday night at 7.30pm. Now 73, the husky Salford vocalist first sang with the bands Dada and Vinegar Joe (alongside Robert Palmer) before launching her solo career in the
A BABY red panda has been taking its first steps to explore the outdoors after being born at a North Yorkshire zoo. The male cub, who has not yet been named, has been climbing trees and exploring his environment under the watchful eye of his mum
Diabetes UK has launched a free and easy-to-use learning tool for people with diabetes. Learning Zone is a new digital platform to help people understand more about their condition and how to manage it. On average people with diabetes spend just
A STAINED glass window - designed by David Hockney and created by a York stained glass artist - has been unveiled at Westminster Abbey. The window, which is Hockney’s first work in stained glass and over eight metres high, is intended to celebrate
AN axe and air rifle were found in York and police are appealing for help to reunite the items with their owner. Officers say the axe, air rifle and a blue metal container were found in Acaster Malbis at the weekend. They have asked anyone who
Regarding the railways: consider that private companies’ profits are around the three to four per cent mark, so renationalisation can only knock prices down by the same amount, and only if the state could run them just as efficiently. Given Failing
I AM writing in support of public, non-marketised education. “Save the NHS” is better known than “Save our Schools” but I wholly support Cllr Crawshaw’s campaign on this and his shunning of academies. My Fishergate Green Party councillors are opposed
RICK Wakeman plays York Barbican for the second time this year, performing his solo Piano Odyssey show on Sunday in the wake of donning his trademark cape on June 13 for Yes, Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman. “That was my first
TWO people have been arrested after a laser was allegedly shone at a police helicopter flying over York during a search for a missing man, which could have had "catastrophic" consequences. At around 2.45am today, the National Police Air Service
Last week, while the collective media frothed about the government’s car crash handling of Brexit, a ray of light was cast on another mass exit. Namely, the steady wiping out of Britain’s wildlife and natural plants since the industrial revolution.
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PART of Bootham Stray could be used to expand the access point to a new housing development. Members of City of York Council Executive have been asked to approve plans for 379 square metres of the land to be used for the Cocoa West development on
ENGINEERS have ruled out building flood defence walls alongside the River Foss in York to help prevent a repeat of the 2015 flooding disaster. The Environment Agency says its plan for a new massive new flood storage area upstream near Strensall
VISITORS to the 2018 York Food and Drink Festival can find out more about cocktails in a free masterclass this week. Liam Bittles is a mixologist and deputy manager of the Slug and Lettuce in York, and hosted his first class for the Food and Drink
A YORK-born man who was the last British soldier to lose his life in the First World War has featured in a special writers’ project in the run-up to the Armistice centenary. Writer Philip Parker has written 100 words about Private George Ellison
CITY of York Council could spend £2.52 million on buying commercial properties in Swinegate. Members of the council Executive have been asked to approve the plans which a report says will help the "ongoing economic vibrancy" of the city centre
AIR pollution levels have dropped in York but two air quality management areas - where the level of pollutants breaches government targets - will remain in place. A report prepared for City of York Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Cllr
From our archives: 85 years ago Four hundred of the city’s freemen had joined forces to distribute the Bootham Ward’s annual income, derived from the land which was invested in by the Pasture Masters, and from agistments on stock on Bootham Stray
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
