CLIMATE change protesters have this evening taken part in a twilight procession through York's Askham Bog to highlight the risk of losing biodiversity in one of the North's most ecologically important sites. The parade, which culminated in a leaf
YORK City boss Steve Watson admitted a crucial 1-0 victory at National League North promotion rivals Chester proved his team’s “hardest” win of the season. The Minstermen moved five points clear of their nearest rivals after Dan Maguire’s 57th-minute
Chester City 0, York City 1 DAN Maguire, nicknamed “Nipper”, scored his first York City goal to pinch a precious three points at National League North promotion rivals Chester. The former Blyth Spartans hot-shot would have expected to open
YORK residents can enjoy free entry to historic Clifford’s Tower today as English Heritage seeks views on its plans for the building. A spokesman said residents with proof of address who live in YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31 and
YORK City boss Steve Watson has said the loans of Tom Allan and Wes York are for the best for player and club. Both have been sent out to fellow National League North sides, centre-back Allan to Farsley Celtic and midfielder York to Brackley Town
YORK is the UK’s most culturally vibrant city, according to the European Commission. The city has been listed first in the UK for cultural vibrancy by the commission’s cultural and creative cities monitor, in the medium city category. The monitor
PASSENGERS on LNER trains on the London to York route have been suffering disrupted journeys today because of a shortage of train drivers. The York-based train operator has cancelled a series of trains on the East Coast Mainline this morning.
RIVERSIDE footpaths near the River Ouse are deep under floodwater today following the heavy rainfall of Friday and Saturday. The Environment Agency says it expects river levels to peak this morning at about 3.5 metres above normal summer levels
POLICE still haven't revealed the circumstances or outcome of a major incident on York's River Ouse which led to Lendal Bridge being closed to traffic yesterday morning. Rescue boats were called out after the ambulance service received a report
POLICE searching for a train passenger who spat in the face of an officer at York railway station, hitting him in the eye,have arrested a man. British Transport Police launched a search earlier this week for the 31-year-old man from Batley, who
FIRE crews have released a woman who was trapped in her car after it went into a ditch in a village near York. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said crews from York and Acomb went to the single vehicle accident in Main Street, Wheldrake at
FIREFIGHTERS and Environment Agency officials have battled through the night to prevent homes being flooded after a culvert became blocked during heavy rain in North Yorkshire. The incident started at just after 10pm last night in South Milford
BEAUTIFULLY crafted and with astonishing performance for what is a big and bulky car, the Range Rover Sport HST is a triumph of design and engineering. The introduction of a new 400PS in-line six-cylinder 3.0-litre petrol engine to replace the V6
AMIDST all the uncertainty there are signs of brighter times ahead. It has been four weeks since my last column for The Press in which I expressed my frustration at the delays to key infrastructure projects in York. Well four weeks is certainly
FLASHBACK to 2009, when York Theatre Royal received an Arts Council grant through its free-ticket-for-young- people scheme, A Night Less Ordinary. Rather than simply handing out tickets, artistic director Damian Cruden hit on another idea for spending
ENGINEERING students from York have created a new app to turn written words into sign language through an animated avatar. Toby Green, Laura Silaja and Oliver Dolan, computer sciences undergraduates at the University of York, will be pitching their
MAXINE GORDON visits York's new family-run Thai restaurant on Hull Road INCREASINGLY consumers are looking to support local, independent traders – particularly in York. According to latest figures from independent business association Indie York
THE Shakespeare Schools Festival comes to York next month, with youngsters performing the Bard's plays in professional theatres. More than 750 schools from every region of the UK will take part in the festival, including primary, secondary and
COUNCIL chiefs are calling on the Government to invest in the East Coast Mainline - to improve reliability and bring an economic boost to York and the region. The Consortium of East Coast Mainline Authorities (ECMA) has written to the UK and Scottish
APARTMENTS described as "micro flats" could be built on the former Bootham Park Hospital site. City of York Council launched a consultation on plans for the future of the hospital site - despite not owning the land. The proposals include plans
NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is helping to facilitate a public forum to improve maternity services. The York and District Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP), is made up of a group of women and their families, including maternity
A BANNED driver who drove at 40mph on the pavement as he tried to outrun police has been jailed. Zac Anthony Weathers, 24, also forced traffic coming in the opposite direction to swerve, sped at 50 mph over speed bumps on 20 mph Lindsey Avenue,
CITY of York Council should call on the Government to hold another vote on Brexit - with an option to remain in the EU - according to Liberal Democrat councillors. The Lib Dems - who lead the council alongside the Green Party - will put forward
A POPULAR art show has returned to York this weekend. Art and York 2019 is an opportunity for collectors, buyers and art lovers to meet artists and buy unique works of art at York Racecourse. The event - which is run by Victoria Robinson and
A PAEDOPHILE whose years of abuse included taking a photo of himself sexually assaulting a schoolgirl has been jailed for more than 13 years. The girl ended the abuse by telling her teachers what Philip Ridsdale was doing, said Soheil Khan, prosecuting
