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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:18:34 +0000
Major York attractions shut and roads blocked as Storm Boelo hits - LIVE
Major York attractions have closed and roads in North Yorkshire are blocked as Storm Boelo hits the county bringing gusts of up to 60mph.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:52:15 +0000
Tree falls on car at York hostel as Storm Boelo hits with 55mph gusts
A tree has fallen on a car at a York hostel as Storm Boelo hits the city with gusts of up to 55mph expected.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Holidaymaker jailed for raping woman during North Yorkshire visit
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:02:52 +0000
Fallen tree blocks main road in North Yorkshire – police on scene
A fallen tree has blocked a main road between Malton and Pickering. It comes as Storm Boelo hits the county.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:11:00 +0000
North Yorkshire man admits being a voyeur
A North Yorkshire man has been put on the sex offenders’ register and given a suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to voyeurism.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:44:33 +0000
Skip fire spreads to caravan in Yorkshire
Strong gusts brought by Storm Boelo resulted in a skip fire spreading to a caravan in Sherburn, near Malton.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Opposition grows over 360,000-chicken farm despite new manure plans
North Yorkshire poultry farm plans for 360,000 chickens face fresh objections over manure disposal, pollution, traffic and environmental impacts near Ripon.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre licensed as tattoo studio
An unexpected venue in the heart of York city centre has now been licensed as a tattoo studio after six lucky ‘victims’ were marked for life inside its doors.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire firm in liquidation had debts topping £400,000
A Harrogate-based marketing agency is in liquidation with debts topping £400,000.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside York’s haunted pubs where some regulars never seem to leave
From ghostly landlords to Roman soldiers and eerie footsteps, we explore the spooky stories behind some of York’s most haunted pubs.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Harrogate firm wins £12.5m deal to improve energy efficiency of homes
Harrogate-based firm Synergize has secured a £12.5 million contract to upgrade homes for social housing provider MHS Homes.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Magical Christmas show for children coming to York Theatre Royal this winter
The Enormous Christmas Pudding will be performed at York Theatre Royal’s Studio from December 16 to 31.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
'Hidden treasure' Yorkshire restaurant offering 'delicious' food
The Whippet Inn is loved by both visitors and locals in York thanks to its amazing food.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Dirty old man' jailed for molesting underage girl at North Yorkshire bus station
A ‘dirty old man’ sexually assaulted a girl at a North Yorkshire bus station and groped a woman police officer in separate incidents, York Crown Court heard.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:01 +0100
Police cordon in York city centre as officers respond to incident
A police cordon was in place near Shambles Market in York as officers responded to an incident.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
VIDEO - Appeal launched to support long-running Halloween event in York
A woman who brings joy to hundreds of children in York each year is appealing for more sweets as the countdown to her annual Halloween event begins.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire construction firm in liquidation with debts approaching £750,000
North Yorkshire construction company BCG North Ltd is in liquidation with debts approaching £750,000.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0100
York and North Yorkshire mayor welcomes more cash and powers to drive growth
David Skaith, the mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has welcomed the government announcing more money and powers for local leaders to help drive growth.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:07:28 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire town reopens to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town has reopened to traffic.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0100
‘We thought it was fake news’ – David Davis on destroyed Yorkshire town monument
Sir David Davis has said he “thought it was fake news” when he heard the historic Howden market cross had been destroyed after a car crashed into it.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
How this cafe is helping people rebuild their lives, one hot chocolate at a time
From employment and training to counselling and housing support, one York cafe is helping people build brighter futures

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:13:02 +0100
River levels set to rise in York with flooding expected as Storm Boelo hits
Water levels are set to rise on the River Ouse in York with flooding expected as Storm Boelo hits the city.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:46:39 +0100
Home’s front door damaged in York town
Police are investigating after a home's front door was damaged in Haxby, York.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:33:51 +0100
‘It was horrific’ – man whose dangerous driving on A1 caused dog’s death sentenced
A man whose dangerous driving on the A1(M) caused the death of a family’s pet dog has been sentenced.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Films at the Odeon, fish and chips, and Double Diamond: Teenage nights out in York
Remembering teenage nights out in York: films at the Odeon, fish and chips, underage pints and the last bus home.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
York chef brings inventive burgers, wings and Sunday roasts to popular pub
York chef Danny Taylor brings inventive burgers, wings, curries and Sunday roasts to Chuffin Stuffed at The Lighthorseman pub, with takeaway available

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:15:27 +0100
All quiet at York station as major works bring lines to near standstill
Major engineering works on the East Coast Main Line have resulted in almost all rail services from York being replaced by buses.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:54:41 +0100
Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0100
York man given suspended sentence and 10-year order over indecent images of children
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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:33:53 +0100
York and North Yorkshire braces for Storm Boelo as coastal areas flooded
York and North Yorkshire is bracing for the arrival of Storm Boelo which is set to bring heavy rain and 60mph gusts to the area.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:26:06 +0100
Motorbike bursts into flames in York street
A motorbike has burst into flames in Rawdon Avenue, off Melrosegate, in York.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:10:07 +0100
Homes flooded and vehicles stranded as heavy rain hits North Yorkshire coast
Homes were flooded and vehicles left stranded as heavy rain hit Scarborough.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Music legend brings final UK tour to York venue for emotional night
A new spin on ‘Curious Incident’, Yorktoberfest in a circus big top, Halloween shows and Leo Sayer, Charles Hutchinson picks out what do to in York

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
My houses through time: 6 York homes that shaped a lifetime of memories
Echoing the TV show A House Through Time, John Fletcher takes us through his 6 York homes that shaped a lifetime of memories

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
52 new homes approved despite GP surgery capacity warning
North Yorkshire Council approves outline plans for 52 homes in Sherburn near Malton, despite GP surgery capacity, infrastructure and local opposition concerns.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Charming’ apartment tucked away on busy York street for sale – look inside
A “charming” apartment tucked away in Blake Street, York, has hit the market.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
1,100-home development prompts 'under siege' warning
Proposals for 1,100 homes on the outskirts of Harrogate have prompted a senior councillor to warn that North Yorkshire is “under siege”.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:03:58 +0100
Gogglebox viewers make same comment on Andy Burnham cameo as he refuses to apologise
Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The 9 items the Government says all UK households should have at home at all times
The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
York Pride announces 2027 return after record-breaking festival
York Pride will return to the Knavesmire on June 5th, 2027, following a record-breaking 2026.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for York as 54mph winds forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for York this weekend in its latest forecast.

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