Archive news from the York Press

2022-06-22 07:44:14 By : Ms. Rachel Wang

A MAN has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault investigation in York. North Yorkshire Police have arrested and 18-year-old man following an alleged 'serious' sexual assault on a woman in York. The incident is said to have happened

A CONCERTGOER has hit out at a popular venue near York. Justin Carr, 52, has complained that he cannot take a chair with him to tomorrow’s (June 17) outdoor Duran Duran concert at Castle Howard, near Malton. Mr Carr said he struggles to stand

TWO suspected thieves have been arrested after a break-in at a pub in North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police say they were called out in the early hours today (June 16) when the occupants of a Ford Transit van were reported to be trying to steal

EASINGWOLD picked up their third win of the season in the Pilmoor Evening League after beating Newburgh by 26 runs at home. The hosts took first innings in the game and were able to reach 149-7 led by contributions from Jack Redshaw and Sean Dixon

A LOCAL manufacturer has played a significant role in a prestigious Surrey development. The Easingwold-based York Handmade Brick Company, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country, has supplied specially-manufactured bricks for

JAMES FORD believes that York City Knights’ break from the field has come at an opportune time for his squad. England’s international against the Combined Nations All Stars (5.45pm) on Saturday means that York have one final break in their Betfred

YORK City Knights Ladies loose-forward Rhiannon Marshall has been suspended for four games. The ban comes after Marshall was found guilty of a Grade ‘D’ charge of punching in a clash between York and Leeds Rhinos earlier this month in the Betfred

A NORTH Yorkshire manufacturer whose industrial products are used across the globe is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Ellis Patents, the cable cleat manufacturer, actively exports to 45 countries through a global network of local distributors

LINDSAY ANFIELD insists that the best is yet to come from York City Knights Ladies following their toppling of the top two in the women’s game. St Helens and Leeds Rhinos were dispatched in successive matches by York, via 13-6 and 24-10 scorelines

YORKSHIRE have pledged to cooperate fully after being charged by English cricket’s governing body in relation to allegations of racism at the county, writes Jamie Gardner. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that Yorkshire

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man. North Yorkshire Police say they have found a body in the search for missing Minskip man, Luke Earnshaw, 31, who went missing from Minskip near Harrogate on Saturday (June 11). A police

An upmarket optician has announced it will open a branch in the centre of York next month. Acuitis will open it doors at 35 Coney Street on July 11, also offering a hearing centre. The retailer announced the date after City of York Council

DAVID WILLEY will leave the Yorkshire County Cricket Club at the end of the current season to re-join his former club Northamptonshire. Willey moved to Headingley on what was initially a three-year contract ahead of the 2016 season and last summer

FOUR York and North Yorkshire motorists face big bills and have penalty points after they failed to respond to court summons and were convicted in their absence. Andrew Morley, 35, of Thornton Lane, High Marishes near Malton, was fined £660, ordered

AN “irreplaceable” historic lamppost yards from York Minister – believed to be the last of its kind in the city – is set to be repaired after it was knocked down by a HGV. The cost of repair is significantly higher than replacement, but council

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a barn blaze just outside Norton. The fire started around 2pm at the farm on Scarborough Road. Two appliances are tackling the fire. The barn is understood to store straw.

THIEVES have struck at a York pizza restaurant. North Yorkshire Police say the incident happened between 12.30am – 1am yesterday (June 15) at the Pizza Hut on Hull Road in York and two mopeds were stolen from the eatery. Witnesses saw three

YORK City Knights back-rower Bailey Antrobus could make his international debut for Wales this weekend. After being included in the preliminary 30-man squad last week, Antrobus has kept his place in the final team. He has been called up to

A MAN charged with allegedly trying to murder a woman in Selby has denied the allegation. Rafal Wantoch Rekowski faces three charges relating to events in the North Yorkshire town last month. He appeared before Leeds Crown Court for a plea

POLICE have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to in connection with a homophobic hate crime in a North Yorkshire town. The incident happened on King’s Road in Harrogate near Bambino’s takeaway at around 11.45pm on May 28

A TALENTED North Yorkshire golfer has begun the most important year of his career in style, with the help of a local firm. Fresh from winning a coveted place on the European Challenge Tour, which underlined his reputation as one of the most exciting

YORK MAZE has teamed up with LEGO for their 2022 maze design. Over one million maize plants have been planted, which will resemble LEGO when seen from the air. Farmer Tom Pearcy has cut out over 5 km of pathways in his 15-acre field, in Elvington

York Civic Trust chief executive ANDREW MORRISON says the city needs a clear vision for the future In 2016 City of York Council published a new vision: ‘York 2030 – still making history’. Over the last couple of years the council has consulted

A ‘GLASS half-full’ Scott Boden is excitedly looking forward to the upcoming Vanarama National League season with York City. Boden was announced as the first signing of the summer for York last week, joining from fellow National League side Boreham

Morrisons has issued a food recall for packs of chicken that may contain pieces of glass. The supermarket is asking customers to return the items to stores for a full refund. You do not need to have the receipt. Morrisons products being recalled

McDonald's is known for its frequent discounts and offers, and that is no different for today (Thursday, June 16) as the McDelivery service celebrates its 5th birthday. In the offers section of the app, customers will be able to get 30% off on

PLANS to open up the grounds of a large York estate earmarked for housing will be shared during a special tour this month. Developers PJ Livesey Group have plans for a huge development of new homes at The Retreat, York, subject to a successful

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to cause concern for families across the UK, we have looked at the best ways to save money on your weekly shop. The average price of weekly food shops is on the rise as monthly wage packets are stretched

FAMILY of a York martial arts boxer, who is fighting for his life in Thailand after a crash, have launched a raffle to fundraise for him. Christian Richardson, 32, from Gillygate, York, suffered serious injuries in the incident in April and is

POLICE have received reports that a woman has been sexually assaulted in York. The latest update on the investigation can be read here. North Yorkshire Police have said that a woman has been 'seriously' sexually assaulted at the Memorial Gardens

HOMEOWNERS in York and Harrogate are swapping their lives in North Yorkshire for cheaper property in the North East. According to John Coleman, who heads up GSC Grays country house agency, the North East’s prime residential properties are benefitting

THREE seaside towns in North and East Yorkshire are among the top five areas most at risk of sinking underwater. Filey is the fifth most likely town in England and Wales of getting washed away due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion, according

BUYING records on a Saturday brings back many happy memories. And Press readers have been reminiscing about visiting Hugh Robertson's The Music Shop at 28 Pavement. David Williamson sparked a flood of memories on one of our Facebook pages when

YORK Central MP Rachael Maskell clashed with the government yesterday demanding it talk to the RMT rail union to avoid next week’s strike- something government ministers said was taking place. The Labour MP told parliament yesterday (Wednesday)

Nicola Sturgeon just doesn’t seem to understand that there is a time for talking and a time to keep quiet. She also seems to have conveniently forgotten the year 2014. She likes to drone on about a Democratic referendum to decide Scotland’s future

I was disappointed to see York’s Labour group come out against the delivery of Haxby Station (Letters, June 15). Let’s be frank, the only realistic location is the Towthorpe Road site. The suggestion of other, theoretically ‘better’ sites,

The Eighties were a decade of great progress. We had proper leaders in the west, the Russians were on the run, it even produced good music. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the new colours unveiled by LNER for their class 91 locomotives

A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash on a major road through North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to a fatal collision yesterday morning (June 15) near Ingleby Arncliffe, near Northallerton

NOW that some time has passed, it’s time to look back at York FC’s epic 2-0 victory to Boston United. One of the main stars on the pitch was York FC fan, Jack Ratcliffe, who raised the winning cup with goalkeeper Peter Jameson after the match.

A leading York school is investing in young girls' futures by offering scholarships and awards to pupils across York, Yorkshire and beyond. As part of The Mount School York's philanthropy commitment, the independent school for girls offers bursaries

YORK Rescue Boat were called in to help in the search for a missing person last last night (June 15). A spokesman for the voluntary organisation say their team called out at 10.10pm by North Yorkshire Police to a missing person search in the York

POLICE have made an arrest after car thieves struck in an East Yorkshire town. Humberside Police say a person was arrested, and stolen goods were recovered by their patrol teams yesterday morning (June 15), after they received reports that a car

CARR Richard 16th June 1950 - 26th April 2022. Remembering my beloved husband on this his 72nd Birthday. Loved and missed every single day, more than words can ever say. Devoted husband, father and grandpa. Rest in Peace my sweetheart. One day I'll be

WADDINGTON Alan Passed away peacefully on 7th June 2022 aged 83 years. Loving husband to the late Lilian, devoted dad to Kevin, Karen, Mark and Michelle. A cherished grandad to James, Joanna, Georgia and Daniel. Funeral service to take place at York Crematorium

WILLS James Frederick (Derick) Age 89, on 8th June at York Hospital. Beloved husband to the late Andrea, much loved father to Ian and Barbara, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service on Monday 27th June 3pm at York Crematorium. Family flowers

MAW Audrey Margaret, Valerie and family would like to thank everyone for their cards and support after the sad loss of Audrey. Special thanks go to Rev Elizabeth Cushion, and all who attended the service at Central Methodist Church, J Rymer Funeral Directors

DUCK David William Passed peacefully away in hospital on 13th June in Scotland, dear brother of Cora and brother-in-law of Keith, rest in peace.

ORNSTIEN Gordon Dallas Peacefully in St James Hospital Leeds on Tuesday 31st May 2022 aged 82 years. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday 28th June at 2.20pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be given to Cancer Research

SOMERS Eileen Eileen Mary passed away peacefully at Meadowbeck Nursing Home on Saturday 11th June. Aged 96 years. Loving wife of the late Geoffrey, devoted mother of Diane and Julian, mother-in-law of Sandra and much loved grandma of Joanne and Mathew

KENDALL Michael John, proud Freeman of the city of York, passed away peacefully on 10th June aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Linda, treasured dad of Rebecca, Jeanette and Jonathan, dearly missed brother of Peter, also a loving grandad. Will family

TAYLOR Gladys Louisa Memories of a loved and missed mother, adopted mother and grandmother. Love from Marie, Lynda, Nigel and Dawn.

PAWSON Mervyn Sadly passed away peacefully on 4th June 2022, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Val, much loved dad to Mandy and Andrew. Also a dearly loved Grandad to Alex, Eleanor, Kieran, Daniel, Poppy and Ben. Great-grandad to Carmen, Leo and Reggie

WALL Frederick David (David) On 12th June, in York Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved brother of Shirley and Iris and the late Pat, Ruth and Joyce, brother-in-law of Oliver, beloved uncle and great-uncle. Cremation, private. Now at peace.

ROBERTS Dorothy Margaret (nee Warne) In hospital on 2nd June, Dorothy aged 84 years of Huby, near York late of Middlesbrough and Redcar. Beloved wife of the late Bill, dearly loved mother of Michael and Jonathan, dear mother-in-law of Hazel and Jenny,

This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here

© 2001-2022. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A Gannett Company. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP10 9TY. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |

Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.

Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.

These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.

It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.