14+ hour, 19+ min ago   (263+ words) A teen who consistently gives up her Saturdays to help maintain her local cemetery has been commended at the York Community Pride Awards. Grace Kirby was named Young Person of the Year, with judges praising her for being an “excellent…...

1+ day, 22+ min ago   (136+ words) A body has been recovered from a canal in North Yorkshire. The body of a man in his 60s was pulled from Ripon Canal on Sunday morning (September 13). North Yorkshire Police said its officers were called to the scene in Boroughbridge…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (189+ words) A mysterious character has insisted that their spooky gothic market in York will be safe – because he said he has “the Yorkshire ghostbusters coming”. Black Phillip, who docks a white face mask, black bowler hat and dark suit, will hold…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (522+ words) More than 500 classic cars have turned out for a rally in York. The vehicles, which also included busses, lorries and motorcycles, were on display at York Racecourse from 10am to 4pm on Sunday (September 13). Sunday’s event is the York Historic Vehicle Group’s…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (575+ words) A group of young cyclists are bringing energy and community spirit to the streets of York through fast-paced races and hands-on projects. Nomadic, a crew of fixed-gear bike enthusiasts, organises unsanctioned "alleycat" races and litter-picking events across the city. The…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (464+ words) Emerging entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas at an event being staged as part of York St John University's business festival. The Innovation Supper event, set for October 15 at 6pm at York St John, Creative Centre, promises a relaxed evening with…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (128+ words) WATER mains works have closed a road in York just off one of the main routes into the city this morning (Thursday, June 10). City of York Council said Landsdowne Terrace is closed until 5pm on Wednesday, September 16. Blockage on major road…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (195+ words) A man has appeared before York Magistrates Court accused of blackmail, vandalising one house and threatening to drive a vehicle into a second house. Connor Shannon, 20, is alleged to have committed all three offences in York this month against four…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (189+ words) A POPULAR sandwich shop in York city centre has "temporarily" closed its doors. The York Roast Co’s Low Petergate branch will be shut "for a few weeks", according to a post by the company on social media on Monday, September…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (101+ words) Fire breaks out on first floor of home in York village The York Press Fire breaks out on first floor of York village home A FIRE has started on the first floor of a home in a York village. North…...