York and North Yorkshire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for York and North Yorkshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Scarborough: Suspended sentence for man who threw glass injuring others
Craig Smythe threw a glass at a man who had bitten part of his ear off at a casino in Scarborough.
St Peter's School in York withdraws car park plan
St Peter's School in York says it remains committed to improving transport and sports facilities.
February 29: 'Leaplings' finally get to celebrate their birthdays
Three people in Yorkshire born on 29 February can only mark their "real" birthdays every four years.
Seth Martin: York River Ouse search launched for missing man
Seth Martin, 31, from Clifton in York, was last seen at his home on Saturday morning, police say.
North Yorkshire Police officers attacked while arresting thief
A suspect became aggressive and started kicking two police officers while under arrest.
Drax: UK power station still burning rare forest wood
Owner Drax, which received £6bn in subsidies, continues to burn timber from Canadian trees - BBC finds.
Yorkshire Water building underground reservoir between York and Malton
The new underground reservoir is due to be completed in May 2025, the firm says.
Tadcaster Bridge a 'lifeline' to the town's residents
People living in Tadcaster face a 16-mile journey by car when the bridge over the River Wharfe shuts.
Harrogate Spring Water plant expansion proposals spark concerns
Harrogate Spring Water's plans for its HQ in Harrogate receive over 200 objections in two weeks.
York cheese shop and cafe burgled twice in same week
A window was smashed to gain entry to Love Cheese on both occasions.
Berwick Kaler: Final curtain for UK's longest-serving panto dame
Berwick Kaler, 78, says he is "bowing out gracefully" after starring in York's pantos since 1977.
Diesel stolen from lorries parked near York Racecourse
Police say the thieves struck in a layby on the A64 next to York Racecourse.
Claudia Lawrence's mother marks missing daughter's 50th birthday
Joan Lawrence says it is "the worst thing possible" to still not know what happened to her daughter.
Ripon: Parish poll proposed over cathedral's £8m new annexe
The poll, which would not be legally binding, could cost Ripon City Council £10,000.
Whitby's Duke of York applies to expand with second bar
The Duke of York sits just yards from the famous 199 steps which lead to the abbey.
North Yorkshire councillor Pat Marsh quits over 'antisemitic' tweets row
Pat Marsh was suspended from the Lib Dems over comments on Israel's offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
North Yorkshire Police: Drivers warned over mobile phone use
Police say it is "disappointing" some drivers continue to put themselves and others at risk.
Harrogate: Police seize 300 cannabis plants in town centre raid
Police say more than 300 plants were found at a house in Harrogate town centre.
PM refuses to commit to A64 improvements
Rishi Sunak says plans to upgrade the busy route are still being considered.
HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds
Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line.
Laser show to illuminate the skies for '25 miles'
Light Night, back for a second year, aims to shine a light on historical coastal landmarks.
Severe weather events force new focus on volunteers
Volunteers are at the heart of the response to many emergencies, North Yorkshire Council says.
Bishopthorpe Cricket Club facing closure due to lack of players
Bishopthorpe Cricket Club, which is more than 100 years old, has launched a recruitment drive.
Harrogate Town 3-0 Bradford City
Harrogate Town ease to victory over Yorkshire rivals Bradford City in front of a record home league crowd of 3,905.
Bromley 0-2 York City
York boost their bid to beat the drop from the National League with a 2-0 win at high-flying Bromley.
Barrow 0-0 Harrogate Town
James Belshaw saves Dean Campbell's first-half penalty as Harrogate hold promotion-chasing Barrow to a 0-0 draw at Holker Street.
York City 1-0 Aldershot Town
Lenell John-Lewis hits a late winner as relegation-threatened York earn three important points against National League play-off hopefuls Aldershot.
Darren Gough: Ex-England paceman steps down as Yorkshire managing director of cricket
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough stands down from his role as managing director of cricket at Yorkshire.
York v Gillingham
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between York and Gillingham in League Two.
Duncalf reaches World Open last eight
Jenny Duncalf, from Harrogate, reaches the quarter-finals of the women's World Squash Open.
York 4-1 Bristol Rovers
York hammer Bristol Rovers, a result that signals the end of Mark McGhee's 11-month reign at the Memorial Stadium.
Yorkshire to host start of Tour
Leeds in Yorkshire will host the opening of the 2014 Tour de France, before the race heads to London for a stage finish.
Life after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeople
Tourism bosses in Somerset complain builders living in seaside chalets are not spending money locally.
Easter getaway begins with flood alerts in place
Millions are set to travel on Friday after a stormy start to the Bank Holiday weekend.
Search continues for brother missing for 30 years
His family is working with Missing People and hopes to be able to help others in similar situations.
Passengers pleaded with knifeman during attack
A teenager is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing on a train in London.
Snake missing for a year dropped by crow into garden
The corn snake had been dropped by a crow who "bit off more than it could chew", the RSPCA says.
'Love is love': Ten years of same-sex marriage
The first same-sex marriages took place 10 years ago, on 29 March 2014.
Post office scandal victim's 'duty' to forgive
Tom Hedges ran the Hogsthorpe Post Office for 16 years before he was convicted of fraud and theft.
Woman charged with stealing 48 boxes of eggs
The incident happened in a Marks & Spencer store at Gateway Retail Park in Banbury.
Red kite numbers soar after they steal meat at zoo
A zookeeper says the birds are snatching food intended for the site's tigers and cheetahs.
'Our faulty new-build makes us feel unsafe'
Homeowners describe lengthy and stressful battles with developers to get the homes they paid for.
Historic shipyard 'rises from ashes' after 40 years
A tourist attraction, port and shops stand on the site in Kent where Nelson's HMS Victory was built.
How El Niño is delivering a sodden spring
A weather event off the coast of Peru is having an influence on the weather in Devon and Cornwall.