The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match. In footage of the incident posted to social media, the 24-year ...

A wider ban on heather burning on England’s moorlands would put lives at risk from catastrophic wildfires, landowners in the region have warned.

York and North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has said local bus services are not good enough amid talks with operators over their future.

Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...

The new two-councillor divisions would be Sherburn in Elmet and South Milford, and Malton and Norton. Most of the existing division boundaries are set to change. The proposals are based on submissions ...

Sewerby Hall, Gardens, and Zoo have been open to the public since Saturday, March 29 - with some special Easter events upcoming.

A decline in visitors to York’s museums and gallery will continue without significant investment to improve buildings and their facilities, ...

York’s first Cocktail Week is set to launch this Friday night (April 4) and will take place over the next two weekends, celebrating 28 of the city’s top bars and mixologists.

Millthorpe School hosted the event last week to celebrate the many different cultures within its school community. On the day, students and staff were invited to wear traditional dress to celebrate ...

Residents from Rivermead Care Home in Malton enjoyed a day out at Flamingo Land recently. The trip allowed them to see animals from around the world. One resident, Glenda, received a surprise visit ...

Anthony Lamble, 62, of Leadhall Lane, Harrogate, pleaded guilty to using the mobile phone while driving a Mazda 6 in Princes Street, Harrogate. The offence carries six penalty points.