BMW driver dies after Peugeot crash at Daffodil Bends, Ripon
A BMW driver has died after a head-on crash in North Yorkshire. The county’s police say they are appealing for witnesses and motorists with relevant dashcam footage following a fatal head-on collision ...
Ten best family entertainment venues named by Press readers
Press readers have nominated their best indoor family entertainment venue in York, the votes have been collated and whittled down to a top 10 ...
Monday’s briefing: Newcastle look to take advantage of City and Chelsea drawing
Newcastle will look to take charge of the race for the Champions League after their rivals dropped points, while at the same time pushing opponents Leicester closer to relegation when the teams meet ...
Concern for wildlife as 100-fold increase in chemicals found in harbours
Chemical pollution has increased by 100-fold in the waters of two south coast harbours which are home to sites of special scientific interest (SSSI), according to a new study.
Selby stalker jailed for having illegal air weapons
A stalker who threatened to shoot his ex-girlfriend and tried to hide two firearms from police has been jailed.
Paula's Kitchen, Rufforth, wins Press Best Sandwich Bar
A café owner has said she is “gobsmacked” that Press readers voted her sandwiches to be the best in the York area.
Jay North, who starred as Dennis The Menace, dies aged 73
North later appeared on TV in shows including The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Lucy Show, My Three Sons, Lassie and The Simpsons.
Scotland regain world curling title with tight victory over Switzerland
Scotland have won the men’s title at the World Curling Championships with a 5-4 victory over Switzerland. Skip Bruce Mouat claimed a single in the final end as his rink regained the title they won in ...
Trump says he is not backing down on tariffs
President Donald Trump said he will not back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the US. The president dug in on his plans to ...
Football club pays tribute to boy who died after getting into difficulty in lake
A football club has paid tribute to their “hugely popular” 15-year-old player, who died after he “got into difficulty” in a lake in a park in south-east London. Izaiah Smith was pulled from the lake ...
Artist draws Bristol’s pubs to celebrate ‘one of the best things’ about Britain
An artist has said he aspires to create a book featuring his drawings of pubs in Bristol to celebrate the quintessential British establishment which he said is “one of the best things about this ...
Birmingham chocolatiers claim to have cracked world’s largest Creme Egg
Chocolatiers at an attraction in Birmingham claim to have crafted the world’s largest Cadbury Creme Egg. Standing at 3ft-tall (90cm), the Easter creation from confectionary workers at Cadbury World in ...