Half of UK butterfly species in long-term decline, monitoring reveals
Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...
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 ...
Brit Fran Jones taken off court in wheelchair after mid-match collapse
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 ...
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.
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.
St Helen's Church, in Stillingfleet, to have roof repaired
St Helen's Church, in Stillingfleet, is set to benefit from urgent roof repairs thanks to grants worth nearly £30,000.
Applefields School named National SEND School of the Year
Applefields School won the National SEND School of the Year award at the Modeshift National STARS Summit on Thursday, March 27.
Mayor David Skaith says local bus services not good enough
York and North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has said local bus services are not good enough amid talks with operators over their future.
What the papers say – April 2
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 ...
Plans for shake-up of boundaries across North Yorkshire
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 ...
York Museums Trust in warning over buildings and cash
A decline in visitors to York’s museums and gallery will continue without significant investment to improve buildings and their facilities, ...