FEW people in Yorkshire have ever heard of John Phillips (1800-1874) yet he was one of the most notable scientific figures of the 19th century, a brilliant polymath, one of the first great interpreters of the Yorkshire landscape, especially of the
POPULAR Netflix show Bridgerton will get its own spin-off, a leading talent agency has confirmed. The Regency era romance series captured the world's imaginations as it followed London's elite embark on match-making missions for their daughters
Four people are among those jailed recently at York Magistrates Court . Ashley Paul Balmer, 35, of no fixed address, was jailed for six weeks. He admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order. Gary Marrison, 62, of Water End, York
Brits who plan to retire abroad will see changes to how state pensions are calculated under new government plans. Under new rules, Brits living in Australia (before March 1 2001), Canada or New Zealand will no longer be able to count time they
Matt Lucas has confirmed the new series of The Great British Bake Off will be back “very soon”. The comedian who made his debut on the Channel 4 hit in March last year said the new series will be filmed in a Covid-secure bubble.
HAVING seen an advert asking for neighbours or friends to take part in a new series of Changing Rooms, I was briefly tempted to apply. But, even with the dishevelled state of my house, I wouldn’t risk anyone else going to town on it with wood, paint
YORK residents are invited to share their memories of Rowntree Park as it celebrates its 100th birthday. The park is marking is centenary year on July 16 - the date the Rowntree family handed the deeds over to City of York Council so they could
I WAS sad to hear of the death of Nick Kamen, who made female hearts flutter in the unforgettable 1985 Levi’s advert, in which he strips off and waits for his washing wearing only his boxer shorts. At that time, my housemates and I were among the
AN ALT ROCK band from York will be busking in York city centre throughout the day ahead of its UK-wide September tour. Bull, signed by EMI Records, can be found in and around the Shambles Market with a 'Bull Boutique' and friends from Young Thugs
"I have been able to forge a life that I not only think is worth living but I am so proud to live it." These are the words of Jess Holmes who reached out to York Mind in August 2020 after the pandemic left her isolated and unemployed. To celebrate
LOCKDOWN has been blamed for many things, but the rise of the ‘Covid dad bod’ is something we should be celebrating. For thousands of men across the country to befall this fate isn’t catastrophic, as reports make out, it’s a good thing. My message
FIRE crews rescued three people in the early hours of this morning after a boat starting taking on water. Crews from Acomb, York, Selby and Malton were called out to Bishopthorpe Bridge in York at 3am. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
A POPULAR rat run in York is to be closed for more than three weeks. Melbourne Street, which links Cemetery Road with Fulford Road, Fishergate, is to be closed from May 24 to June 18 for footpath and resurfacing works to be carried out. A diversion
York is a city of shadows and mysteries. So it is entirely appropriate that it should star in a new series of murder mystery novels - featuring a detective by the name of Chief Inspector Shadow. The novels - there will be six - come from the pen
York’s smooth road sections are a menace. Having only gone out for a few times last year in between lockdowns, I have now started venturing out into the wide world again in the car. I am absolutely appalled with City of York, North Yorkshire
A FLAGSHIP restaurant in North Yorkshire is throwing open its doors next week following a £600,000 refurbishment. Work has been going on behind closed doors during the latest lockdown to transform Lucia Harrogate, an Italian restaurant and cocktail
"IT FEELS very emotional to be able to open," admits a York restaurateur whose popular venues are already booked up for the month. Hospitality teams have been busy preparing for reopening from Monday when indoor settings such as restaurants and
A CHOCOLATE drinks specialist is all set to open a new shop in York city centre next week. Cocoa Joe's is a small independent business, specialising in single origin hot and cold chocolate drinks. Director and founder, Joe Andrew, 23, set out
THE Honda Jazz has always been something of a misfit in the supermini sector. Yes, it’s comparatively small when measured against most SUVs, but – and here is its joker card – the Jazz is a perfect example that small does not have to mean impractical
THE success of a new residential housing development in the heart of York underlines the strength of the city’s housing market. That is according to Paul Brown, managing director of Easingwold-based Caedmon Homes, the developer of St John’s Mews
THE BONDING WAREHOUSE: The idea of a bonding warehouse for York had been discussed since 1833 when merchant traders held a meeting in Merchants Hall, York. By August 1873, the warehouse was so “busy” and “packed full of goods” that by June 1874, plans
IN many ways, York City Knights’ clash with Widnes Vikings this weekend looks like the perfect time for the visitors to make the trip to the DCBL Stadium. Widnes have just one win from their last six matches and suffered a joint record defeat to
THINGS are obviously far worse with the NHS than one realises especially with our local surgeries. My grandson had a urine infection and nobody could see him in one of six surgeries, so my daughter had to take him to A&E. Before the Covid
IT wasn't until Barry Evans experienced his first outdoor adventure with naturists that he finally felt "accepted" - not just by the world but himself. Barry, who lives near the North Yorkshire border, describes himself as "short, overweight and
CRIME has fallen over the last year in York, official police records reveal, matching trends across North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police said the drop was a victory that made their beat "the safest place" in the country with 11,668 offences recorded
A NEW Covid test site has opened in the city centre for visitors, residents and people who work in York. The centre has opened in St William's College close to York Minster, will be open seven days a week and people do not need to book an appointment
YORK Croquet Club is set to throw open its doors on Sunday, May 16, to celebrate National Croquet Day. Croquet is proving a big hit with newcomers this season. The club has experienced a surge of interest from those wanting to try the friendly
Hayley Owen, York's only FULLY QUALIFIED Lady Funeral Director, Undertaker and Embalmer, shares her personal story and how she can offer a caring and professional service for families in their time of need. “Unusually in this line of work, I'm
STEAM enthusiasts were in for a real treat when the Peppercorn A1 Pacific locomotive Tornado left York Railway Museum (YRM) heading south. The engine - a new replica built from scratch by a charitable trust - travelled to Derbyshire for a final
ENTERTAINMENT venues in York are “giddy” as they prepare to reopen next week - in line with the Government’s Covid road map. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last week that the country’s lockdown restrictions will be eased further from Monday
Does your child receive the support they need to really thrive at school? Sue Baillie, Head of Queen Margaret’s School for Girls in Escrick, York, gives parents valuable advice on how a school can support pupils’ individual needs and get them ready
MAKE It York is set to have its contract with the council renewed - but some of the tourism body's responsibilities will be taken away. As a result, the contract budgets will be adjusted, a City of York Council report says. The council will take
A SON has admitted murdering his father and trying to kill his mother. Lukasz David Adam Lukasik also admitted injuring his sister in a dramatic change of plea. He had originally denied all the charges and a trial had been expected to start
