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.
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.
Harry Brook: England batter withdraws from IPL 2024 after death of grandmother
England batter Harry Brook has made the "difficult decision" to withdraw from this year's Indian Premier League following the death of his grandmother.
York City to reimburse travelling fans after 6-1 thrashing at Altrincham
York City say fans who travelled to watch their team lose 6-1 at Altrincham will be able to get back the price of their tickets.
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.
First convicted cyber-flasher is jailed
Nicholas Hawkes sent unsolicited photos of his genitals to a 15-year-old girl and a woman.
Murder charge after man killed 'during car theft'
A man has been charged with murder after Christopher Hanley died on Saturday.
Accused mum says murder motive makes no sense
In her closing speech, Christina Robinson tells jurors the case against her "doesn't add up".
Fire engine careers off road and crashes into field
The appliance was not on an emergency call and no other vehicle was involved, the fire service says.
'My abuser died waiting for trial'
An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.
Gran who beat breast cancer takes to catwalk
Bernadette Neville wants to raise awareness of the support available for women with breast cancer.
Apology over wrong directions error on road
The error in Leeds prompted hundreds of comments, with people saying it had caused confusion.
Funeral inquiry 'casts shadow' over profession
Members of the sector and its regulatory body are gloomy about what the Hull inquiry portends.
Zoo and quarry company 'threaten key Roman site'
Historic England says plans to extract sand will have a "significant impact" on Gryme's Dyke.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Major search continues for missing swimmer
The search started after reports a swimmer failed to return to shore near Tinside Lido.
Red carpet event for Peaky Blinders creator's new show
This Town is a six-part drama about the Midlands' ska and two-tone music scene in the 1980s.