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York to pay tribute to the fallen at annual Remembrance Sunday service

York to pay tribute to the fallen at annual Remembrance Sunday service

by Jimmy Tse | Nov 7, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire

York will come together this weekend to honour those who have served and sacrificed, as the city marks Remembrance Sunday with its annual parade and service on Sunday 9 November. The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Martin Rowley BEM, alongside the Civic Party...
Man pushed down stairs in alleged homophobic pub attack

Man pushed down stairs in alleged homophobic pub attack

by Rosie Wood | Nov 6, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire

A man who pushed another man down a set of stairs in a suspected homophobic attack has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence.  Archie Stevenson, 28, attacked the victim, in his 40s, at the Hoggs and Heifers pub in Bentham in the Yorkshire Dales on 29...
Control zones set up after bird flu outbreak in North Yorkshire 

Control zones set up after bird flu outbreak in North Yorkshire 

by Rosie Wood | Nov 6, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire

A number of bird flu cases have been confirmed in sites across North Yorkshire.  Bird keepers throughout the region are now being urged to help prevent the spread of avian influenza after the third case was announced.  Sites in Hackforth, near Bedale, Tholthorpe, near...
Two teens injured by fireworks in Scarborough 

Two teens injured by fireworks in Scarborough 

by Rosie Wood | Nov 6, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire

Two teenagers in Scarborough suffered from firework injuries yesterday evening.  One had injuries to his face, and the other had injuries to his hand.  It is believed that both casualties, aged 18, were holding the fireworks at the time.  Police in...
York’s smoking rate drops to one of country’s lowest

York’s smoking rate drops to one of country’s lowest

by Will Atherton | Nov 5, 2025 | General News, North Yorkshire, Uncategorised

Adult smoking rates in York have dropped to just 6.7%, making the city 8th lowest in the country for nicotine use. This latest milestone reflects a broader regional trend, with Humber and North Yorkshire smoking rates falling to a record low of 11.7 per cent, down...
The fight for Sheffield Wednesday: levelling the unfair playing field

The fight for Sheffield Wednesday: levelling the unfair playing field

by Matt Galloway | Nov 4, 2025 | Behind the Headlines, Behind the Headlines Top Story, East Riding of Yorkshire, General News, North Yorkshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

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