YORK duck Long Boi's fame has grown with a guest appearance on James Corden's TV late night talk show in America. The celebrity bird, who resides in and around the University of York campus lake, had already gone viral on the Internet because he
PAVEMENT cafes were packed under sunny skies in York city centre today at the start of the bank holiday weekend. The pleasant Continental atmosphere saw tables packed on Kings Staith and in the Coppergate Centre, and on streets including New Street
YORK'S Covid rate has risen above the national average for both England and the UK. Public Health England said the rolling seven-day rate for the City of York Council area in the week to April 26 was 25.6 cases per 100,000 population. That
YORK City's media officer Dan Simmonite has spoken of his pride at being involved at such a momentous time for the club - and the challenges he has faced. A lifelong City fan, Dan took up his current role in 2019. Two years on, his efforts have
A ban of three years and four months was among those handed out to drivers at York Magistrates Court recently. Michael Alan Gath, 34, of Millgate, Selby, was locked up for 12 weeks for drink driving. He admitted being three and a half times
ENVIRONMENT officials have tackled an oil spillage in a marina in East Yorkshire. The Environment Agency tweeted that its field team went to the marina in Goole this morning to help to clear up some oil that had leaked into the water. It said
THIRTY-FIVE suspected drink drivers have been arrested by North Yorkshire Police since beer gardens reopened last month. The force tweeted the worrying number of arrests, which it said had happened within a fortnight of gardens reopening under
ANTI-RACISM campaigners plan to 'take the knee' in York city centre later this month the mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in America. York Stand up to Racism says it will hold the anniversary ‘take the
PEOPLE struggling financially during the pandemic are to be given food vouchers for the half-term break later this month. North Yorkshire County Council said a scheme to help low income families meet the cost of food for children during the school
YORK Outer MP Julian Sturdy has called for urgent clarification on how the Government’s proposed traffic light system for foreign travel is going to work. Speaking in the House of Commons, he said the Government must publish detailed reasoning for
PEOPLE heading to the coast over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to keep an eye out for a missing woman. North Yorkshire Police appealed for anyone visiting the Filey, Reighton and Scarborough areas to stay alert for sightings of Sarah
A MAN has been airlifted to hospital after his car crashed into a tree on a North Yorkshire road. North Yorkshire Police said the single-vehicle collision happened on Lady Ediths Drive, Scarborough, at about 6.40pm on Thursday. It said a black
WHENEVER I visit my parents the first thing I see as I drive up is the washing line. Nine times out of ten it is alive with sheets and duvet covers, billowing in the wind like sails on a galleon. To my mind, there are few better sights than
A GOLFER beat all the odds by achieving a hole-in-one during the Lord Mayor of York’s Charity Golf Day. Phil Kelly was the first person in the competition's 14-year history to win a hole-in-one, said competition spokesman Graham Bradbury. "
Some readers might know about a campaign called ‘PeatFree April’, now into its second year trying to get our government to do the right thing and stop the use of peat in horticulture. The reason we want to stop this is mainly because peat bogs
ED Byrne, star of Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, will headline an all-star bill during a comedy night at York's Theatre Royal. Live at the Theatre Royal Comedy Night will take place on July 1. Joining Ed will be Mock The Week’s 'whipsmart
CARE home residents will be able to spend time with loved ones in “low risk” visits without having to self-isolate on their return, the Government has said after being threatened with legal action. From Tuesday, residents leaving their home for
A BOAT has been towed to the harbour at Scarborough after a fire at sea. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said an electrical fault in the starter motor is believed to have caused the fire on board a wooden hulled vessel in the North Sea yesterday
A VOLVO retailer is investing £1.5m in refurbishing its North Yorkshire showroom which is due to open in December. Knaresborough-based Stoneacre Harrogate, in St James Retail Park, has reopened for sales and services while the improvements are
YORK'S universities have reported a rise in the number of Covid cases at a time when the rate is falling nationwide. City of York Council's latest Covid data tracker report said that as of last Monday, York St John University reported five 'individuals
A YORK school has been named independent school of the year in a national award scheme. St Peter’s School won the accolade at the Tes Independent School Awards, after also having won the pre-prep school of the year award. Organisers say the
ALREADY well established as a car that’s fun to drive and a viable alternative to its Volkswagen stablemates and other rivals, the Seat Leon has upped its game to become a great all-rounder. There’s a raft of exterior and interior changes in design
THE WOMAN in charge of North Yorkshire’s police and firefighters has started a new role advising the Home Secretary. Julia Mulligan steps down from the county role on May 13 following her failure to win automatic selection as the Conservative candidate
DEWSBURY Rams were tipped as the Betfred Championship’s dark horses for 2021 and even in these early stages they seem to be living up to that tagline. Dewsbury enjoyed a strong start to the 2020 season with wins over Halifax, Widnes Vikings, Oldham
STEAM rail journeys from York along the world famous Settle and Carlisle line are set to start again this month - and Flying Scotsman will be putting in an appearance. Late May will see the return of steam along the historic line following a year
FOODIES in York can now find authentic New York baked cheesecake delights on the Shambles, inspired by a tried and tested family recipe. Matt Kaplan remembers the days when his grandfather, who ran his own bakery - Sherry's - on 110th and Broadway
Barbican Road residents and those who walk along the city walls near York’s Barbican will have been interested to read (Review into site options, April 27) that the Persimmon-owned site which secured planning consent for 187 apartments in 2013 might
The challenges of 2020 and beyond brought about a swift need for Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate to find new and creative ways to reach out to prospective QE families looking to choose their children’s educational home. Acting Principal, Daniel Machin
A TOP York secondary school is set to expand by building a new teaching block to make room for more students. Fulford School has lodged plans for a new two-storey building, the demolition of some temporary blocks and a new external lift to make
PAVEMENT cafes are making it difficult for disabled residents and visitors to go into York city centre. A partially-sighted resident said it is now too dangerous for her to walk down some streets because tables and chairs from pavement cafes almost
PLANS for 119 apartments and a community venue to be built on part of the former Heworth gasworks site have been submitted. Work to clear the site has taken place during the past six months, with the main gas holder structure recently removed.
AN interactive map reveals how many car crimes have been reported across York. As society starts to unlock again, people will start to explore different parts of the county to visit loved ones, have a long-awaited haircut and visit their favourite
A YORK woman suffering from a devastating disease which killed both her father and brother is hoping for a massive boost - a trip to see her favourite band Westlife in concert this summer. The family of Bethany Walters, 26, of Chapelfields, have
