Police say they are growing "increasingly concerned" for a man who has been missing since the weekend. Christopher Walters was reported missing on Saturday, January 15. North Yorkshire Police says he was last seen at a hotel in the village
A dream job is up for grabs - for York's most seasoned snorers. Despite usually being snubbed for their noisy night-time habits, snorers are needed to test products for Silentnight in 2022. The brand is seeking five people with the necessary
IT may be Blue Monday - traditionally known as the most depressing day of the year - but here's something bright to lift your evening. Look up into the night sky tonight - Monday, January 17 - and you may catch sight of the Wolf Moon.
JAMES FORD has paid tribute to the "tremendous job" done by outgoing York City Knights chairman Jon Flatman. It was announced over the weekend that Flatman had sold the club to Australian businessman Clint Goodchild, ending a hugely successful
YORK City secured their place in the last 16 of the Buildbase FA Trophy thanks to a 1-0 victory over Slough Town at the weekend. Here are five talking points from the cup tie. 1. Another clean sheet under John Askey A remarkable statistic
FAITH leaders in York have reflected on how their religious communities and prayer has helped them to cope during the pandemic. World Religion Day was Sunday, January 16, promoting peace between all religions and encouraging people to learn about
LIBRARIES in North Yorkshire are set to come together to commemorate an upcoming holocaust memorial later this month. The library services of North Yorkshire will join the national commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day with numerous events on
YORK has been revealed as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the UK for electric vehicle owners, according to new research. The news comes following claims that drivers in Yorkshire would save the most money by switching from petrol
FIREFIGHTERS were called in to reports of a fire at industrial premises in a village. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called out at shortly after 9am today (January 17) to Bolton Percy near Tadcaster. Station manager Tony
“MAJOR concern” has again been raised by senior council figures about the upcoming reorganisation of the NHS – with fears the new system will not deliver for people in York. There are concerns a top-down approach will see places like York sidelined
KIERAN WALLACE is looking to join Mansfield Town following the expiration of his loan deal at York City. The central midfielder joined York on loan from Burton Albion in November and started in six successive matches for City prior to the weekend
I guess most of your readers share my profound disapproval of Prince Andrew; but I seriously doubt that anybody thinks the worse of the City of York because the prince has its name in his title, any more than people think ill of our city because they
YORK'S weekly recorded Covid-19 rate has dropped by more than 150 - but more cases continue to be recorded in the area. The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that the city's rate has dropped by 158, taking it to 992.4 cases per
YORK City have been given a home tie against Morpeth Town in the fifth round of the Buildbase FA Trophy. The fixture will see the two clubs meet for the third time this season after two clashes in the FA Cup back in October. In the first meeting
A DRINK driver nearly hit a parked police car before crashing into a tree and insulted the emergency services personnel who went to his aid, York magistrates heard. Colette Dixon, prosecuting, said Lee James Alty, 45, had to be rescued from the
UPDATED JANUARY 19: Click here for the latest on this story. POLICE have launched an appeal to help identify the next of kin of a woman who died at home in a North Yorkshire town. North Yorkshire Police officers are hoping the public
Inbetweeners star James Buckley, Mr Motivator, and a Britain’s Got Talent favourite have come together to banish Blue Monday. Blue Monday is the perfect storm of distance from payday, minimal daylight and freezing temperatures, plus a hangover
MERGER plans by a North Yorkshire college are on schedule - with a new name and date for the move now confirmed. Selby College and Wakefield College say their bid to form a new combined group is progressing on time, with March 1, 2022, set as the
UPDATED 4.55PM: The road has now reopened and the accident has been cleared. A BUSY road in York is partially closed after an accident near a supermarket. There are reports coming in of a crash in Front Street in Acomb in York with the
THE RSPCA in York have launched an appeal after an elderly male dog with fur loss and long-standing dental problems was found in the city. Sparky, a 10-year-old male Chihuahua, was discovered in a garden by a member of the public in Jute Road,
A VALIANT Tadcaster Albion fell to a fourth straight league defeat after being edged out 3-2 away to title contenders Marske United, writes Olly Wood. Tadcaster's Eddie Church broke the deadlock midway through the first half but Marske responded
ROADWORKS which were set to close a major York road from today (January 17) have been delayed. As The Press reported last week, work was due to begin on Bootham at its junction with St Mary’s to remove the existing pedestrian crossing and to introduce
NEW offices have been sold in the latest deal highlighting the continuing appetite for city centre workspace in York despite the pandemic. Standard Life Trustees has bought a commercial unit at The Old Fire Station from York-based property development
YORK could learn lessons from the historic Belgian city of Ghent when trying to tackle congestion and reduce pollution and carbon emissions, says the York Bus Forum. Like York, the Belgian city - founded in 1300 - has a medieval city centre. At
YORK Acorn progressed into the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup after coming from behind to win 38-24 away at Edinburgh Eagles. Featuring for the first time this year, pre-match favourites Acorn fell 18-16 behind midway through the second
A significant change to Covid rules takes effect in England from today. From Monday, January 17th, people who test positive for coronavirus will only have to self-isolate for five days, Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed. The change comes
A CHEF who started out as a trainee at Raymond Blanc's two Michelin Star restaurant has unveiled her plans for York Minster's new restaurant. Diners at the city's Refectory Restaurant which opens later this year under the direction of chef Bex
POLICE in North Yorkshire have recorded more than 280 offences involving careless driving - during a campaign aimed at tackling dangerous driving in the county. In November 2021, North Yorkshire Police launched the 'Fatal 5' campaign – a five-month
UPDATED 11.50AM: The accident has now been cleared and the road has fully reopened. REPORTS are coming in of an accident in a York suburb. Drivers are being warned that there's been an accident on The Green near Wetherby Road in
Boris Johnson’s sister, Rachel, has moved to defend her brother insisting the Prime Minister was always “completely compliant” with lockdown rules amid partygate allegations as claims of another lockdown breach in No 10 surfaced. The leaving do
ANYONE following a race around York at the weekend might have spotted a famous face among the runners. TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary joined his sister, Nicky, to run the Brass Monkey road race in the countryside around York yesterday (January
CHANGES to improve the way residents can apply for council housing in York are starting this month - as the city council launches its own application system. The decision to leave North Yorkshire Home Choice partnership in favour of a York-based
A SERIES of events celebrating high streets in the East Riding of Yorkshire are coming to towns in the county. The newly formed ‘East Riding FEASTivals’ events are coming to the county this month. They are set to be a celebration of high streets
In May 2020 during lockdown a major part of Tadcaster Road was resurfaced at a cost of £600,000. Later the same year most of the work done was dug up to replace the existing gas mains, allegedly without the council having been advised! The
A YORK-BASED train operator has joined forces with a charity to encourage customers and colleagues to share a cuppa and a catch up on 'Brew Monday'. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has teamed up with the suicide prevention charity, Samaritans
In 1954 Elvis Presley had his first hit record - and York started creating a new Local Plan to shape future development. Before long the Soviet Union put the first satellite into orbit. The Berlin Wall went up. A heart was transplanted. Credit
MOVING tributes continue to be paid to Rosemary Bentley who died unexpectedly aged 74. Friends from all corners of her life have left messages in The Press's online book of condolence. Rosemary was well-known and loved in York - as a former
YORK Central MP Rachael Maskell has renewed her opposition to forced Covid jabs for NHS staff. Her comments in parliament last week followed Tory MP Dr Andrew Murrison asking ministers if policy would change following evidence vaccines are less
YORK Rescue Boat has announced another local partner as their newest patrons. The local and independent lifeboat charity, and volunteer and search team in York has announced its newest patrons as the organisers of Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta - John
FOR those hoping for a weekend of ice-skating, January 1933 did not disappoint as a cold east wind brought the district’s ice-skaters to Rowntree Park in droves. As the winter sport of ice-skating grew in popularity, so did the role of the park
A COUPLE have raised more than £2,000 for York Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit after transforming their garden into a winter wonderland over the festive period. Dee Moore and his wife Christine, of Templar Way, Brayton, near Selby, have filled
ALMOST 900 staff at York and Scarborough Hospitals Trust are off work as the impact of the Covid pandemic continues to be felt across the NHS, The Press can reveal. Of the 881 staff off work on January 11, when the latest figures were produced,
As the Winter days get longer, it means more of us can put on our walking boots and get outdoors in nature. From woodland walks to hikes up mountains, walking is not only good for our physical health but has proven mental health benefits too.
