CYCLING campaigners were staging a 'go slow' protest in York city centre tonight (Wednesday) to urge the council to upgrade cycle lanes. About 70 cyclists took part in the protest, which set off from Clifton Green at 5.30pm. Slow traffic was
YORK City's hunt for urns and caskets at Bootham Crescent has borne fruit. As part of the club's legacy project at the club's home ground of almost 90 years, City have had volunteers down at the pitch to look for urns of fans. Between this
YORK City have added the 'City Wall' to the South Stand at the LNER Community Stadium. The wall is formed from individual white tiles, each bearing the club crest and a personal message from those purchasing the tiles. In the centre of the
RECYCLING collections will NOT change to once every three weeks - after thousands of people had their say on the proposals in a council consultation. But changes are planned to some waste collections. Residents can now put glass, plastic and tins
FIRE crews are currently on the scene of a large forest fire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say they have been at the site of a blaze in Lockton, near Pickering since about 2.55pm today (June 16) and they remain on the scene. A spokesman
ASDA is bringing its largest eco refill store so far to York in the hopes of helping more customers reduce, reuse or recycle packaging. Coming this October, the supermarket will be trialling 18 standalone bays full of more than 70 branded and own-label
WILL FRAINE wants a consistent run of games in the Vitality Blast to provide the springboard for more red-ball appearances for Yorkshire. The Huddersfield-born 24-year-old has found a home as the finisher in the Vikings middle order. His job
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has increased by eight - and 26 more cases of the virus have been recorded in the area. The latest data from Public Health England (PHE) shows that the city's rate has increased to 63.1 cases per 100,000 population
YORK'S all electric double deckers have saved 750 tonnes of carbon emissions since they hit the streets. First York’s fleet of all-electric double deckers used on the Park & Ride and also Service 4 route to Acomb were introduced last July and the
SAINSBURY'S and Pets at Home are among the retailers recalling dry cat food over a potential link to an outbreak of a rare and fatal disease in cats. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Defra are advising cat owners not to give their pets food
THE Great Yorkshire Show will go ahead as planned this July, organisers confirmed, despite roadmap delays. Yorkshire Agricultural Society was awaiting confirmation from North Yorkshire County Council's public health teams amid rising cases of
POLICE investigating a sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in a North Yorkshire town are appealing for witnesses and information. The incident occurred as the victim was walking along King’s Road towards Coppice Drive in Harrogate at around 3.50pm
YORK City Supporters’ Trust have been invited to give evidence to the Government’s fan-led review of football governance. They will take part in an hour-long, one-to-one session with an expert panel next Monday. The trust say their evidence
CITY of York Council has apologised after a staff member made an offensive gesture at a public meeting. The incident happened at a meeting held at council headquarters West Offices on Monday at 10am, which was livestreamed on Youtube. A council
A CARE business has ceased trading after more than 20 years providing home visits for vulnerable and elderly people in York and Selby. Family-owned Riccall Carers Ltd provided personal care home visits to around 180 private and local authority-funded
A BRAVE village store owner foiled a robber who held him at hammer and knife point, York Crown Court heard. Jeremy Barton, prosecuting, said police found a third weapon and a balaclava in Munashe Chikomba’s car when they stopped him later.
ANYONE with a runny nose, sore throat and headache should call 119 and ask to be tested for coronavrus, a York GP says. That's because the new Delta variant of Covid, which is now the dominant strain in the UK, has different symptoms to earlier
A VICTORIAN themed village store and tea room in a village near York has gone on the market after its owners decided to retire. Frank and Rosa Di Lorenzo have run The Old School in Rufforth for a decade and say it has been a ‘privilege and an honour
ENGLAND v Scotland is one of the longest and keenest rivalries in football. Like me, there are lots of Scots and Scotland fans living in York - we want to hear from divided households and how you plan to watch the big match on Friday. And who you
OUSE View Care Home went the extra mile to give a little back the community by donating to local food bank York City Church. During their long-awaited residents and relatives meeting last month, Ouse View sent out a message to all families of loved
CITY of York Council has pixelated a video of a council meeting after an “offensive gesture” was made. The meeting, held at council headquarters West Offices on Monday at 10am, was livestreamed on Youtube. But the video was later taken down
A BUDGET supermarket chain is looking to open five new stores across North Yorkshire, including in York and Malton. Aldi has announced it is on the lookout for six new store locations in the county. The brand is the UK’s fifth largest supermarket
POLICE have revealed this morning they discovered the body of a man in a reservoir late last night after around four hours of searching. West Yorkshire Police was called to Ponden Reservoir on Scar Top Road, near Haworth, by the ambulance service
A YOUNG boy from York has been nominated for a Community Pride award - as he continues to work hard with fundraising. Finlay Price, from Heworth, has been nominated for this year’s Child of the Year award. Finlay, 10, lives with a sprengel
'Ello, 'ello, 'ello! Our latest nostalgia gallery focuses on York and North Yorkshire Police. Scroll through the images above, to relive old dramas, uniforms, familiar faces and police vehicles from over the years.
THE number of Covid patients in hospitals across North Yorkshire has increased slightly over the last week. There are currently 12 patients in the county's hospitals. There are no patients in Harrogate Hospital, four in York, none in Scarborough
TWO people needed medical treatment after a flat fire. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say they were called out at 4.48pm last night (June 15) to a a second floor flat in Scarborough. A spokesman for the service said: "The fire started in the
FIREFIGHTERS were called in to help free a toddler with a potty stuck on their head. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue say they were called out at 6.13pm last night (June 15) to a home in Keighley after reports of a child with a potty wedged on their
I’m a long-serving fan of The Press, which I take with a cup of tea six mornings a week, whether or not the doctor ordered it. It’s been in our family at least since ‘Mr Nobody’s Gossip’. Was there a cartoon strip entitled ‘Myrtle’ aeons ago? There
A MAN has been charged with motoring offences following a police pursuit to Leeds. North Yorkshire Police says a 33-year-old man from Boston Spa, Wetherby, has been charged with six motoring offences. The man was arrested after he failed to
A COUPLE who ran a Tadcaster chippy in1969 before branching out across Yorkshire have returned to their roots and launched a new outlet. The family-owned Wetherby Whaler has opened in Stutton Road. Founded in 1969 by Janine and Phillip Murphy
A FORMER York school boy who launched his own company in lockdown is celebrating $7million in sales in its first year. Tom Maxwell, who grew up in Bishopthorpe and attended Tadcaster Grammar, has grown a multi-million pound automotive brand across
EVERY day businesses face risks. Careful planning and having the right measures in place can help reduce those risks or even remove them completely. The Covid-19 pandemic presents organisations with major challenges balancing the safety of staff
So there are to be more student flats for the centre of York - and not just one or two, we are talking in the hundreds (York bingo hall could be replaced by 280 student rooms, June 12). Whilst our city may gain its share of awards - such as best
In my last column for the Press I wrote about the need for the Government to lift all remaining restrictions on June 21, so that all sectors of the economy can get back to firing on all cylinders. Unfortunately, this has now been pushed back by
I am incensed by The Groves road closure and the arrogance of the person wielding this power (Should The Groves stay closed? June 14). Stop this expensive experiment now, never mind another six months. I totally agree with Geoff Robb and the knowledgeable
On Sunday morning I went to chapel. We had to wear our masks, sanitise our hands, and sit socially distant from others. We had all had our two Covid jabs, but could not sing the hymns - as we know, Methodism was born in song. On the same day
RENTAL e-scooters and e-bikes could be here to stay until at least March 2022, with the number available for hire increasing to up to 1,000. But the scheme has had setbacks - including an incident leading to minor injuries, anti social e-scooter
CYCLE campaigners plan to stage a ‘go slow’ protest ride in York city centre today (Wednesday). York Cycle Campaign says there has been “little progress” on emergency active travel fund schemes in York to improve cycling. More than 50 cyclists
SEX workers are being targeted in the latest drive to ensure York residents get jabbed against the coronavirus. A vaccination outreach clinic is being planned at York Women’s Centre for female sex workers and also vulnerable women, says the organiser
TWO people have been arrested as part of a police investigation into theft and fraud allegations at a York funeral firm. North Yorkshire Police said that on Sunday, officers arrested a 53-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman from York in connection
IN the latest edition of our look back through the archives, here are five team pictures submitted by our readers. Pictured above, during the 1970s, is Dunnington's 1st and 2nd cricket teams. Do you recognise yourself or anyone you know in this
A YORK university has named its new college after a former student who was murdered. The University of York has decided to name its new college after Ugandan David Kato who went to the university in 2010 for six months as a Protective Fellow on
