THE driver of this van escaped injury when their vehicle crashed into a pelican crossing barrier near a York roundabout earlier today. The accident happened near the Tesco supermarket in Tadcaster Road shortly after midday. North Yorkshire
A PROLIFIC burglar who went on a spending spree with bankcards stolen from York properties has been jailed for more than six years. North Yorkshire Police said Andrew Minskip, 37, broke into a house in Alness Drive. "Just before discovering
NEW Earswick’s poor form in the Yorkshire League continued in their first game in the New Year against Hornsea, as they suffered a 118-49 defeat. At home, John Harrison, Dave Furness, Bill Waldie and Mick Head only scored two singles in the first
A FORMER womenswear shop in York city centre is set to be tranformed. In April last year the city’s two LK Bennett stores shut following the sale of the brand to a new owner and the shop at 68, Low Petergate has laid empty ever since. Now a
A COUNCILLOR has called on the local authority to stop the felling of a prominent tree in Acomb. Cllr Sue Hunter, local Liberal Democrat Councillor for Westfield, has called on City of York Council to preserve the tree on Acomb Front Street, opposite
A NEW three-storey block is set to be built at a York secondary school. An existing building at Archbishop Holgate’s School would be demolished to make way to for the new structure- which will have a library and 14 classrooms. The Pathfinder
HOUSEHOLDERS in East Yorkshire are being urged to be extra vigilant following a spate of burglaries. Humberside Police said a number of break-ins had been reported to it across the force area. Detective Inspector Kerry Bull said officers were
A DRIVER'S after shave failed to mask the smell of cannabis when their car was stopped at Malton, say police. "Driver had sprayed a lot of aftershave but the smell of cannabis was overwhelming," an officer tweeted, adding that the driver failed
NEW works by an award-winning artist are on display at York Art Gallery, inspired by their existing collection. Christopher Cook, who won the Sunny Art Prize in 2019, was commissioned to create artworks in response to a selection of paintings on
MENOPAUSAL women who are struggling with the symptoms are being offered fresh support through a new business in York. Nutritionist Marjorie Grice wants to help women who are going through the change to get their mojo back. Her nutritional therapy
A DRIVER was spotted unsteady on his feet in York city centre - after having parked his vehicle in a police parking bay. Police tweeted that an 'eagle eyed PCSO' - police community support officer - had spotted the man unsteady on his feet and arrested
A HOUSEBUILDER is offering the chance for a good cause in Knaresborough to kick start 2020 with a £1,000 donation. Taylor Wimpey is inviting the community to let them know which local groups, organisations or individuals they think are deserving
TURNS out there really is a day for everything. And on January 15 every year attention turns to one of road users' biggest scourges - the pothole. This National Pothole Day we want to hear from you about the worst potholes on your road to find
STEVE WATSON reassured fans at the forum last week that budget has not been the issue in getting players in on loan. The York City boss said discussions "never got" to talk of the budget when he enquired about players - teams have simply been too
Spotify has pawfect news that will be music to your pet’s ears. The streaming service has introduced personalised pet playlists designed to match the mood and characteristics described by owners with some of their own music tastes. Users can
THE whole of the South Stand at the LNER Community Stadium will have unallocated seating on a matchday, York City have confirmed. Prior the announcement, the South Stand have previously had unallocated seating in just two sections. However, the
FIREFIGHTERS assisted ambulance crews at an incident in York earlier today. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said it helped out at a medical related incident off York Road, Acomb, before leaving the scene. The Yorkshire Ambulance Service
A NEW £150m terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport has been announced in a bid to boost passenger numbers and attract new routes. Airport bosses have fresh plans to replace the existing terminal building with a new state-of-the-art terminal. They say
YORK will host multiple events throughout the city to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Holocaust Memorial Day is remembered each year on January 27, when Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated in 1945. This year, York will be
YORK and District IBC put in a gallant display against last season's Vivienne Trophy semi-finalists but they fell short in a 76-70 defeat to Lincoln at the last 32 stage. The game was tight at the crucial moments - all square at 20-20 after five
EAST Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to recruit new foster carers, for children and young people. Anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a foster family is invited to go along to an information event at Tickton Grange Hotel,
For the past 30 years I have become a loyal fan of the York Theatre Royal. This has been for a number of reasons. Firstly, for the quality and variety of performances, such as the award winning Railway Children, which attracted me to become a member
What genius builds an 8000-seater stadium with 400 parking spaces and wants cars barred from the city centre? Give them a medal and get your bike out. I guess I won’t be going to any City or Knights games if it’s an hour or more on the bus either
What are the city planners thinking about - an eleven storey block inside and close to the city walls? (Plan for 11-storey block and Roman attraction, January 11). The building may be of glass but it will not be invisible - and once again with a flat
THESE are the ticket sale figures which York Theatre Royal has used to justify its decision not to renew the contracts of panto stars Suzy Cooper, Martin Barrass, David Leonard and AJ Powell. Executive director Tom Bird said on Monday that tickets
A PRIME empty York city centre retail premises is set to get a new lease of life. The unit, just outside the city walls at 13, Bootham, on the corner of Bootham and Gillygate was occupied by bookmaker Betfred until last year but has been vacant
YORK Acorn have been drawn at home to Barrow Island in round two of the Coral Challenge Cup after easing to a 36-14 victory over Hammersmith Hills Hoists. National Conference League premier division side Acorn will take on a Barrow outfit who finished
HIGH earners could face large tax bills if they fail to declare pension contributions on their 2018/19 tax returns, according to a report. When completing self-assessment, taxpayers are asked if they have put any money into a pension scheme above
THIEVES stole expensive jewellery and dozens of model cars from a home in York. North Yorkshire Police said the burglary happened between 5.15pm and midnight on Saturday at a house on Tatton Close, in the Water Lane area. The offenders broke
A LAND Rover was badly damaged by fire in a North Yorkshire village. At about 11.15pm on Tuesday, a fire crew from Boroughbridge responded to a call of a Land Rover Discovery on fire on the A168 at Dishforth. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
A CRASH on a road in the Selby district caused delays for motorists this morning (January 15). It happened on the A163 near North Duffield. There was heavy traffic around Cornelius Causeway due to the collision. Traffic has since returned
WE know it has been raining a lot recently, but this is ridiculous. Thankfully, this photograph wasn't taken today - or even this week or this year. It dates from 73 years ago, and was taken during the 'great flood' of 1947. As if we hadn't been
PROFITS for 2019 are expected to top £4 million for a York-based property and development company. S Harrison which recently handed over the new Lidl store in James Street, York, expects to build on its record year in 2018, putting it in a strong
YORK'S newest independent veterinary surgery has signed a major deal with the RSPCA. Green Vets has sealed a new partnership with the RSPCA York, Harrogate and District Branch, which will see them providing all vet services to the York Animal Home
FORMER panto dame Berwick Kaler has disputed claims that York Theatre Royal’s long-running pantomime had to be axed because of "collapsing" ticket sales. Executive director Tom Bird said on Monday that only 30,000 tickets had been sold for this
THE council could be set to act as the developer for the Castle Gateway scheme and St George’s Field multi storey car park project - borrowing £45.8 million to fund the plans. The proposals feature a new bridge across the River Foss off Piccadilly
THE set designer for this year's pantomime at York Theatre Royal has hit back at criticism from Berwick Kaler over the show. The Press reported on January 10 that panto legend Berwick had launched a scathing attack on the production. He singled
FOUR new holiday flats could be built on a city centre street. A planning application has been submitted for the current building at 9 King Street near The Grand Opera House to be demolished and a block of holiday apartments to be built in its place
A REVIEW into a York teenager’s death 20 years ago today supports the theory that she died as a result of a tragic accident, police have revealed. On the anniversary of Lizzie Gilmour’s death, North Yorkshire Police said an extensive review of
A FUNDRAISING event, which aims to celebrate fitness in the community and the positive effects on mental health, will take place early next month. The event, organised by Joanna Williamson, will raise money for the Mind charity. Joanna said:
THE reason why a man died in a York river last autumn may never be revealed after it emerged that an inquest into his death might not be held. The man’s identity also looks set to remain a mystery if a hearing does not take place. The man’s
A TV SPORTS commentator and broadcaster dropped in to see pupils at an East Yorkshire school. BBC personality Clare Balding visited Pocklington School and spoke to pupils about celebrated former pupil William Wilberforce this week as part of her
