MORE than 1,550 runners braved crosswinds gusting over 40mph as they took part in the annual Brass Monkey Half Marathon on Sunday. They were cheered on their way across the exposed flatlands south of York by 200 volunteers and many pupils and teachers
CHANGES to the law have finally made psychological abuse within a relationship illegal. The offence of coercive control now recognises that domestic abuse can take several forms and is not strictly limited to physical violence. The changes
A MAN who was jailed for headbutting a teenager in a York shop has lost his appeal. Damien Vick, 36, appealed to York Crown Court to reduce his six-month prison term for assault on the grounds it was not the most serious case of its kind. But
Firefighters were alerted to an animal rescue after a horse box rolled over - trapping a horse inside. Members of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service went to the animal's aid after the incident near Sheriff Hutton, north of York, on Sunday
YORK City Knights boss James Ford went home “pretty happy” despite seeing his side lose their Yorkshire Cup semi-final at Batley Bulldogs. The Knights, despite being without half a dozen first-teamers, led 18-0 approaching half-time, but Batley
WOULD you like to see your photographs on this page? More than 1,400 readers of The Press have now joined our Camera Club, which we launched in June 2017 and which brings together talented amateur photographers from across York and North and East Yorkshire
LUCKLESS York City Knights lost their Yorkshire Cup semi-final at Batley Bulldogs but the positives outweighed the negatives in the build-up to their Championship campaign. The Knights went to the inappropriately named Mount Pleasant shorn of half
GRANDPARENTS, a garden centre manager and an archaeological physicist are among 17 people who were ordained at York Minster today. The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu laid his hands on each of the 17 as they formally became deacons, the lowest
A TOWN crier is hoping his "grotesque" part in a major BBC Christmas production will be a stepping stone to further acting success. David Hinde rubbed shoulders with several famous actors and actresses in the three-part mini series The ABC Murders
DOG owners are being warned about the risk of their pets catching chlamydia - especially if they have been near birds. Like humans, dogs can be infected with the disease, although they are likely to acquire it from dried bird poo and bird carcasses
A FINANCE company is offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the driver responsible for a hit-and-run near Sherburn-in-Elmet. North Yorkshire Police has appealed to garages and mechanics to tell them if they are asked
CHORLEY pulled further clear at the National League North summit with a resounding 4-1 home victory over Altrincham. There were just seven fixtures in the division due to some teams' FA Trophy involvement, with York City's scheduled encounter with
NICK Thompson's first-half goal was enough to net Pickering Town a 1-1 draw at Frickley Athletic on Saturday. The Pikes sit 15th in the Evo-Stik League east division table following the encounter in West Yorkshire. Thompson put the visitors ahead
Historic Fossgate in York is about to shut to traffic for 10-weeks while a major revamp takes place. We took this opportunity to look through the archives and dig out these pictures of the street from over the years. The road and all its bars
TADCASTER Albion’s first home game of 2019 ended in a 1-1 draw with Cleethorpes Town. Josh Batty nudged the visiting Owls in front just before the break, but that was cancelled out ten minutes into the second half by Joe Lumsden. Albion made
FORMER Leeds striker Phil Masinga has died at the age of 49, the club have announced. The South African played in the Premier League for the Yorkshire club for two years after joining from Mamelodi Sundowns in 1994. "It is with great sadness
FROM budding cricket stars to Roman soldiers, we have raided our archives to bring you these pictures from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs RC Primary School in York from over the years.
POLICE and farmers have urged dog owners to ensure their pets don't panic or attack sheep as farmers prepare for the lambing season. They issued their plea after a man was convicted of sheep worrying and ordered to pay an £800 bill by magistrates
ALREADY dreaming about this year’s holiday? Savvy workers can get 18 consecutive days off in 2019 – by using just nine days annual leave. Thanks to a late Easter and its close proximity to May Day, people will be able to make the most of having
STARGAZERS are in for a treat during January. And the dark mornings and evenings mean you don't even have to stay up late to see them. How to see Venus, Jupiter and even Saturn Spotted a bright light in the sky before the Sun comes up?
YORK City’s new manager Steve Watson will get a first chance to run the rule over his Bootham Crescent squad on Tuesday night. The Minstermen will play host to Redcar Athletic in the quarter-finals of the North Riding Senior Cup and ex-Gateshead
ADAM Bartlett, pictured below, remains seven points clear at the top of The Press Player of the Year standings. The chasing pack is headed by Jordan Burrow and Kallum Griffiths, who are joint-second, with Jake Wright a further five points behind
A LIFESAVING charity in York is appealing to the public for help and support to find a new home. The York Rescue Boat was set up in 2014, following a number of deaths in the city’s rivers. Fully funded from grants and donations, and run by teams
THE first snowdrops are in bloom - but spring may have sprung too soon for some early risers. The current mild weather is bringing butterflies, bumble bees and other small animals out of hibernation earlier than normal, according to experts.
STRESS accounted for more than a quarter of sick days among ambulance staff in Yorkshire and the Humber last year. Figures released by NHS Digital show that paramedics in our region took a total of 6,280 days off because of anxiety, stress, depression
AN adventure firm based near York has taken its unwanted race equipment and turned it into a brand new playground for children in India. The charity project, just completed, is the brainchild of Rat Race Adventure Sports, headquartered in Shipton-by-Beningbrough
