18+ hour, 4+ min ago   (189+ words) A mysterious character has insisted that their spooky gothic market in York will be safe – because he said he has “the Yorkshire ghostbusters coming”. Black Phillip, who docks a white face mask, black bowler hat and dark suit, will hold…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (342+ words) Elon Musk and Sam Altman have backed a call from the boss of Anthropic for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to “slow down” to give safety measures time to catch up. In an essay titled We Must Pace the Frontier,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (419+ words) MOVES to avoid potential delays to a York housing development have been approved. City of York Council's executive has given the go ahead to buy stores and garages at the Willow House site through a compulsory purchasing order (CPO) if…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (280+ words) Is your business ready for the new legal duty coming into force in October 2026? From October 2026, employers will have a new legal duty under the Employment Rights Act 2025 to take all reasonable steps to prevent employees from being harassed by…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (368+ words) The UK Government says its new strategy will invest millions in strengthening the country’s defences against threats from space. SaxaVord Spaceport, on the island of Unst, Shetland, at the northernmost point of the UK, is set to receive a further…...

2+ week, 50+ min ago   (364+ words) A number of US-based fast food chains are set to open branches for the first time in the UK later in 2026. It comes amid a surge in brands making the jump across the Atlantic Ocean over the past few years....

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (352+ words) A YORK tattoo artist is celebrating a remarkable 45 years in the industry. Mick Tomo, who owns Ruby Arts Tattoo Studio in Blossom Street, has built an international reputation from his studio in York. He first began tattooing at the age…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (509+ words) A much-loved York family business has been saved through a restructuring deal. Rafi’s Spicebox, which is known for its spices and other Indian cooking ingredients, entered a Company Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) on June 29 and has since been acquired by a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (769+ words) A dog food brand has issued an urgent recall following reports of sudden eye problems in pets. Years, a subscription-based pet food company, has paused all subscriptions and recalled its fresh meals after more than 50 dogs developed symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (432+ words) A TOP TV chef visited York as part of a tour of the north of England which will see him donate thousands of pounds to good causes. Ainsley Harriott visited Morrisons in Foss Islands Retail Park yesterday (August 17) as part…...