IRELAND overseas batsman Gareth Delany starred to dent Yorkshire’s Vitality Blast hopes as Leicestershire secured a thrilling chase of 189 to win by three wickets off the last ball at the Fischer County Ground, Grace Road. Delany’s part-time leg-spin
It's been a busy week at York Crown Court. Here's a summary of some of the cases dealt with this week: A “MANIPULATIVE, abusive and controlling” man who “ambushed” a University of York student and stabbed her to death with a kitchen knife after
JOB hunters are facing increasing competition when applying for vacancies with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic starting to bite. The crisis has led to a growing wave of redundancies, with social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn
THE number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the City of York Council area has increased by ten. Figures released today by Public Health England show that the total number of confirmed cases in the City of York Council area is now 1,027.
ASSISTANT manager Micky Cummins has admitted to a touch of frustration following York City's 2-0 defeat at Whitby Town. Adam Gell scored twice for the hosts to consign the Minstermen to a second loss on the bounce in this warm-up period. The
POLICE are appealing for information after two bikes were stolen in York. On Facebook, York North Police said that a Carrera Subway electric hybrid bike was taken from a locked shed in Cobham Way, Rawcliffe, between 5.30pm on Thursday and 7.45am
THE latest figures from NHS England show that there have been no further coronavirus-related deaths recorded at hospitals within the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The figures show that the total number of Covid-19-related fatalities
YORK City fell to their second defeat in two pre-season games as they went down 2-0 at Whitby Town. As was the case against South Shields, though, this was another instance of teams at opposite ends of preparation meeting. Just York's third warm-up
ANOTHER York resident has told The Press that she has been unable to book a coronavirus test after trying for hours. The resident, who does not want to be named, said she has tried numerous times to book a test or order a home testing kit through
A YORK bed and breakfast has been recognised as one of the best in the UK. Alcuin Lodge, on Sycamore Place, has been named in the top 25 B&Bs and Inns in the UK in the 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best awards - ranked at
YORK City Knights have signed centre Tyme Nikau for the 2021 campaign. Nikau joins York following a brief stint at Betfred League 1 side North Wales Crusaders where he was unable to play for the before the season was curtailed amid the pandemic.
A NEW hub has been launched to deliver mental health and suicide awareness training across North Yorkshire. Headfirst is a new training hub which aims to create mentally healthy communities and workplaces across the county. It has been launched
BUS operator Transdev’s specially designed face covering featuring all the colours of its services across the North have raised more than £2,400 for NHS charities – with more to come as sales continue. On June 15, the day Government instructions
A HOUSEBUILDER who has donated more than £300,000 to groups supporting people over 70 during the pandemic, is re-opening its charity fund to all groups. Persimmon Homes Yorkshire launched Community Champions in 2015, with a view to helping a wide
Adopt a pet Bandit is a two-and-a-half year old male Lurcher. He’s a big boy with lots of energy, which has meant he’s struggled to find his forever home since coming to the York Animal Home 18 months ago. Despite his long stay in kennels he is
SEAN NEWTON has been voted the York City Billy Fenton Memorial Clubman of the Year for the third time. He received a significant majority of the fans' ballots, receiving 55 per cent of the vote. The centre-back joins fellow defender Daniel Parslow
NORTH Yorkshire County Council has served a legal notice, prohibiting a large fundraising event for 400 ticket-holders from taking place outside a village pub in North Yorkshire today (Saturday). The public event was due to be held outside the
DURING this terrible Covid 19 pandemic people might have taken their eyes off another calamity that is heading our way. I refer of course to Brexit. During the election campaign last year, our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said in a smug television
How many crimes have been committed on your street this summer? Using police data, we can reveal information about the crimes that have been committed in June and July in York- and how they compare to figures from 2019. According to the data
Fancy exploring some of York’s most historic and culturally significant venues, completely free of charge? You can do just that during the Heritage Open Days festival. For nine days only (11-20 September) you can go on tours and visit previously
A WOMAN from York who was unable to say goodbye to her mum on her deathbed because she was stuck in traffic, has criticised the closure of roads through a city suburb. Helen Wilkinson, who lives in Fulford, said reading stories about the closure
ROB GUILFOYLE is hoping he can make a good impression with York City fans after signing a deal with his hometown club. The 18-year-old attacking player played in City’s youth set-up before moving to Hull City on a two-year scholarship. He scored
FROM a mini 'Stonehenge' to Alice in Wonderland and a 'secret' floor mosaic - York is full of 'hidden' treasures just waiting to be uncovered. We shared 20 of them with you already - without their location details - and asked you to go on your
THERE’S no doubt that this new Land Rover Defender will be too posh for some tastes. The most complete version ever built is a world away from previous incarnations. But there’s also no denying that this is the toughest Land Rover ever, respectful
YORK residents are being offered a Sunday discount on sightseeing bus tours of the city this Autumn. CitySightseeing York - which runs tours from Exhibition Square in York city centre - is offering residents and students a special discount so they
All together now - 'awww..!' They say we're a nation of animal lovers. And who could doubt it looking at these three? We've been asking readers to send us photos and stories about their pets. You've been more than happy to oblige. And from
TALENTED but unlucky in love York singer Bonnie Milnes stars in a TV dating show where she lives with five men for one week in a bid to find her perfect match. Bonnie, 25 from South Bank, York, faces the ultimate love challenge as she shares her
MAXINE GORDON heads into a brave new world at The Orchid - York's first Chinese vegan restaurant FIRST things first. Well done to the team at The Orchid for not only opening a new restaurant in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis - but for also being
A NEW campaign showcases York's measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. The key message from city leaders is "we've got it covered" - and the campaign highlights everything residents are doing to keep each other, and visitors, safe. York
A YOUNG gymnast from York has collaborated with a dance photographer to produce stunning images using water and light. Naomi Sharp, 15, turned her skills to helping to create the pictures after the Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of gymnastic
UNPAID rent debt has increased by £20,000 A WEEK for council homes in York during the pandemic. City of York Council wants to set up a hardship fund to cut up to £500 off struggling tenants’ rent debts. There are more than 7,000 council homes
PLANS to revamp a popular pub may not go ahead - as developers say the council does not like the scheme. The Old Grey Mare on Clifton Green could undergo a dramatic transformation - with a micro-brewery, deli and wine cave created on site.
TWO walk-in coronavirus testing centres could open in York - but not until the end of October at the earliest. York’s director of public health Sharon Stoltz has requested a walk-in centre opens in the city as soon as possible and met this week
A YORK business boss has branded the decision to axe the furlough scheme next month “ludicrous” - saying he has been forced to cut 50 jobs due to mounting financial pressure. And companies, MPs and trade unions said the closure of the scheme could
