POLICE have appealed for witnesses to help them find a man who stole a handbag from a car outside a Thirsk supermarket. They are hoping other motorists who were in the car park at the time may have dashcam footage that can help. The handbag
POLICE have appealed for help in finding a missing man who it is thought may have come to the North Yorkshire area. The 51-year-old Gloucestershire man, named only as Spencer, was reported missing on Monday after failing to turn up for an appointment
THE career of York guitarist Jon McLoughlin, who played with the likes of Roger Daltrey and Shakin’ Stevens, is chronicled in a film by documentary maker Sean Parkin which will be screened at The Vaults in York next Saturday - with profits going to
HUNDREDS of people gathered on the steps of York Minster today for a rally in support of ‘exhausted, burned out’ midwives. They heard of what rally organisers called a ‘national crisis’ in midwifery – with staffing shortages and stress meaning
Northern Powergrid engineers are still trying to restore power to up to 170 homes in The Groves area of York which have been without electricity since just after midday today. The power cut was caused by what Northern Powergrid calls an ‘unexpected
EMERGENCY repair work is underway on a main road through York city centre tonight. A pipe burst about half way down Gillygate has caused water to erupt through the road surface close to Fast Frame. Yorkshire Water are controlling traffic with
Could you spot a shoplifter? That's the question police have asked shops and retail outlets across North Yorkshire. In a Facebook post advising shop staff what warning signs to look out for, the police say: "They (shoplifters) are not always
FOR 40 years, Peter Miller ran Ken Spelman's Bookshop, on Micklegate, in York. Now, he is completing a hattrick of exhibitions since retirement in 2012, at Partisan, Florencia Clifford and Hugo Hildyard's vibrant artisan café on the same side of
The weather in York and Yorkshire will be turning colder in the days ahead - although temperatures will be normal for the time of year, the Met Office says. Today will be bright and sunny, with occasional showers, though it will feel colder than
WORKS are underway to demolish a former York business. Plans to demolish the former Carpetright in Foss Islands Road, Layerthorpe, in York city centre and replace it with a hotel are now in progress. City of York Council say a section of footpath
A man was taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries last night after his car crashed into a house in Selby's Flaxley Road. Firefighters were called to the scene at just before 6pm. They freed the driver from his car, and made sure the building
MUMS and midwives will be joining a protest march at York Minster later today to highlight staff shortages on maternity wards. As The Press reported last month, mums-to-be had to be diverted away from York Hospital's 'full' maternity unit on at
Charlie, a nine-year-old male Staffy, was brought to the York RSPCA by an inspector because his welfare needs were not getting met. After receiving the veterinary treatment he needed he was then put up for adoption. He was adopted out, but sadly
EMPLOYERS are being warned to be aware of the potential risks of discrimination following the deadline for care home staff to be fully jabbed against Covid-19 or face losing their jobs. Marie Horner, a partner in employment law at York-based Langleys
WHO remembers this place? Ellerkers has been a fixture in Walmgate from 1795, with the building dating back to the 17th century. It sold saddles, harnesses and rope. Rather gruesomely, Ellerkers made the hangman's nooses for York Prison, now York
AND they are back! During lockdown, The Press regularly featured photos and stories of babies born during the pandemic. They brought a ray of sunshine and hope at such a bleak time for everyone. Well now we are bringing our New Babies feature
Ciara Loker loves the York food scene so much she has set up a popular Instagram account - @Yorkshirefoodgirl - documenting all the mouth-watering cafes she likes to visit. Ciara, 31, lives in Heworth and works as a chocolate developer. She set
A MANCHESTER drug dealer who crossed the Pennines to sell heroin and cocaine in York has been jailed. Liam Grant Nemeneh “coerced” a York resident into aiding him in his illegal trade, York Crown Court heard. Ayman Khokhar, prosecuting, said
THE Archbishop of York has written a poem inspired by COP26. Stephen Cottrell shared his poem, entitled ‘Enough’, expressing his hopes that we find a way of living more sustainably and a plea for a more peaceful world. He recorded a recital
THREE local churches are among dozens celebrating after being awarded a share of just under £70,000. The cash from Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT) is for essential repairs, conservation and maintenance works. It's being split between 17
