The Church of England should have a louder political voice, the Archbishop of York has said. In an interview with The Observer, Stephen Cottrell, who became the Church of England's second most senior clergyman when he was enthroned in October,
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has won a prestigious national award - for its apprenticeship programme. The Trust currently has 285 apprentices working towards clinical and non-clinical roles within the organisation, including paramedic.
Leeds United can’t find the right Elland Road combination to unlock the defences of the leading Premiership clubs. Aston Villa added their name to the growing list of sides to leave LS11 with all three points after a drab 1-0 victory on Saturday
Drivers who post updates on social media warning other road users of police speed traps could face fines of up to £1000. If drivers are warning other motorists about police speed vans, they could be found to be in breach of section 89 of the Police
FOR the first time in many weeks, no coronavirus deaths have been reported at York and Scarborough Hospitals. The last time a patient at the hospitals died within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test was on Thursday. Their death was reported yesterday
CANDLES have been lit on the 20th anniversary of the Great Heck train crash for each of the 10 men who died. Each candle bore the words "Never forgotten". As they were lit the names of the 10 men were read out. The candles stood on the
CORONATION Street star Johnny Briggs, famous for his role as ladies' man Mike Baldwin, has died aged 85. The actor was a fixture on the cobbles, making his name as the Cockney businessman, for 30 years and becoming one of the ITV soap's most memorable
A key Ryedale events venue is celebrating a major investment to help it prepare to reopen after restrictions are lifted. Ryedale District Council has voted to provide £193,000 funding for Milton Rooms in Malton to improve its infrastructure and
NATIONAL League boss Mark Ives says the league will consider the #LetUsPlay proposal. York City were one of 18 clubs to call for the league to allow the clubs that wish to continue to do so, despite a majority of Step 2 clubs voting in favour of
WREATHS have been laid at Great Heck and Newcastle Railway Station in linked acts of remembrance on the 20th anniversary of the Selby train crash. Relatives and friends of the 10 drivers, train crew and passengers who died in the crash, took part
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face. Unless a family rule is to name a child after a family member then there is a plethora of names out their and it can be difficult to decide on the perfect name
The widow of one of the drivers in the Great Heck train crash has spoken out against tired driving on the 20th anniversary of the disaster. Ten people died when a Land Rover driven by Gary Hart came off the M62 and derailed a Newcastle to London
A HEDGEHOG rescue centre is urging gardeners to look after their "best friend" as they prepare their gardens for spring. Annette Pyrah said hedgehogs are already waking from hibernation, prompted by the warmer weather. And she warns that spring
Police are investigating the fire that gutted a convenience store in Selby yesterday. Customers were in the McColl's store on Barwic Parade when the blaze broke out in its back yard at about 1.30pm. The fire was so big, firefighters had to call
The vaccine roll out reaches those in their early sixties this week. Almost two million people aged 60 to 63 will be invited to book a Covid jab this week as the NHS vaccination programme, the biggest in health service history, gains fresh momentum
TWO top luxury London hotels have secured the services of an East Yorkshire manufacturer. The Mosaic Spa Company based in Pocklington, make high-end mosaic tiled spas and pools and have recently been awarded two major contracts with two of the UK
FACE coverings are making it difficult for shop staff to identify underage customers who are trying to alcohol, tobacco and fireworks - according to council public protection teams. Secret shoppers aged 16 volunteer to help the council find out
DOZENS of newly-planted trees have been dedicated to babies born across the East Riding since the start of the first lockdown in March last year. From March 23 last year until February 22 this year, 55 babies’ births had been registered in the East
A YORK veterinary practice is set on caring for the planet as well as pets after embracing a greener future. The Minster Veterinary Practice is reducing its carbon footprint and cutting waste by introducing a wide range of environmentally friendly
