Danish PM in Greenland for visit as Trump seeks control
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a three-day trip aimed at building trust and cooperation with Greenlandic officials at a time when the Trump administration is seeking ...
What tariffs has Donald Trump announced and what might they mean?
US President Donald Trump said his “liberation day” announcement was a “declaration of economic independence”. Speaking in ...
Opinion
'The A64 dualling remains my priority unlike Labour MPs'
The economy is Labour’s biggest betrayal. They inherited the G7’s fastest-growing economy; now it’s the slowest. The Office for Budget Responsibility has slashed its 2025 growth forecast to 1 per cent ...
First Kirkbymoorside Music Festival to take place in August
The first Kirkbymoorside Music Festival is set to take place this summer. The event, organised by the non-profit Kirkbymoorside Community Support Group, will be held over the Yorkshire Day weekend for ...
Electric works in Boroughbridge Road from April until June
Electrical works are set to get underway in Boroughbridge Road for the next two and a half months - starting next Monday (April 7) and lasting until June 2.
Government confirms first wave of 300 school-based nurseries
Hundreds of new nursery places will be available from September across Yorkshire and the Humber, as the government has announced the first wave of 300 school-based nurseries.
Eye care duo to climb Kilimanjaro for eye treatment research
Catherine Williamson and Shenay Yousif, who both work in eye care, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in May. They are taking on the challenge to raise money for research into eye treatments. The challenge ...
New chair appointed at Biorenewables Development Centre
The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) has appointed Professor James Moir as its new chair. He replaces Professor Matthias Ruth.
Wilberfoss Rubber Duck Race to return to village on May 11
The Wilberfoss Duck Race has been saved after fears that the 40-year-old event might have been cancelled after the resignation of the previous committee members. The event, which is the village’s ...
York drug dealer jailed for carrying multi-tool in public
A violent York drug dealer was today jailed for 55 weeks for carrying a multi-tool through the city's streets.
Lifeline Harrogate receives £2,000 grant from Banks Group
Lifeline Harrogate, which provides long-term support for people affected by homelessness, has received a £2,000 grant from the Banks Group. The charity operates seven three-bedroom properties around ...
On this day: York café's signature 'Yorkshire Pounding' dish
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that café Snazzy Brew had unveiled its signature dish - the "Yorkshire Pounding." ...