Majority unaware of dangers of third rail – survey
Network Rail, which commissioned the poll of 2,000 UK adults, warned that coming into contact with it can have ‘catastrophic, ...
Food-to-go firm Greencore agrees potential £1.2bn takeover of rival Bakkavor
Supermarket sandwich maker Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2 billion takeover deal for rival Bakkavor in a move set to create a food-to-go giant. The pair have reached an agreement in principle on ...
Topps Tiles reveals accelerating sales ahead of £4m costs increase
The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.
Stillingfleet crash - emergency crews called to village
A DRIVER has suffered a possible head injury in a crash in a North Yorkshire village. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called at 8.40pm on Tuesday (April 2) to Stillingfleet.
Acaster Malbis crash - emergency crews called in to York village
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after a crash in York village. The county’s fire and rescue service say they were called at 5.22pm on Tuesday (April 1) after reports of a crash in Acaster Malbis.
Jason Manford tour coming to York for comedy gig - details
His latest tour, A Manford All Seasons, will see Jason play over 175 dates in 2025, with a gig at York Barbican on Saturday May 10. It’s packed full of the winning comedy he’s become known for, much ...
Police and firefighters called to person on York bridge
EMERGENCY crews have been called in after reports of someone in danger on a York bridge. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called alongside North Yorkshire Police shortly before ...
York's Hidden History: story of horseracing at Knavesmire
In those early days, racegoers had to be content with viewing the races from their carriages which were timed to arrive after a hanging at the adjacent York Tyburn! One celebrated winner was Match ‘Em ...
Missing couple’s disappearance ‘out of character’, police say
The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...
Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dead at 65, daughter says
Top Gun star Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65, his daughter has said. In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes said the actor had died from pneumonia. He rose to fame starring ...
Cycle Day of Action to take place in York this Friday
A day of action to improve cycle security and promote safe cycling is set to take place in York on Friday, April 4.
On this day: 'Drama at the Cocoa Works' talk to take place
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that a talk, titled 'Drama at the Cocoa Works,' was set to take place.