York Press

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:07:11 +0000
Man wanted after serious assault in North Yorkshire
Police are urgently searching for a man wanted in connection with a serious assault outside the Bruce Arms in Masham.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:24 +0000
Mariah Carey announces Scarborough Open Air Theatre show
Mariah Carey is set to bring her European tour to Scarborough next summer.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:57:52 +0000
Motorbike fire in York believed to have been started deliberately
Firefighters have been called to a motorbike blaze in York which is believed to have been started deliberately.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:46:17 +0000
Fire crews called after youths set off fireworks 'dangerously' in York
Fire crews have been called to reports of youths setting off fireworks dangerously in York.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Together we can all do something' - festive appeal for children across Yorkshire
More than 3,000 children in Yorkshire could wake up on Christmas morning without any presents to open.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It's amazing to see the real impact of fair trade' - York shop celebrates 40 years
A York shop that has become a favourite for visitors and residents alike is celebrating four decades in the city.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES - Much-loved York shop through the years as it celebrates milestone
A York shop that has become a favourite for visitors and residents alike is celebrating four decades in the city.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Couple who battled cancer together raise awareness of treatment 'postcode lottery'
A charity fashion show has shone a spotlight on the experiences of cancer patients.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York City legend remembered as 'true people person'
Former York City captain Barry Swallow, who led the Minstermen during one of the greatest periods in the club's history, has been remembered.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Richard Hammond loses half of TV show money in just two years
Top Gear star Richard Hammond has revealed he has lost half of the money made from The Grand Tour in just two years.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire pub named one of the UK’s best by prestigious guide
The Abbey Inn in Byland has been named in the Good Food Guide's top 100 best pubs list for 2026 - see why.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Three cheers for the BBC: Why it's worth very penny': Letter
What is your view on the BBC licence fee. A reader explains why it is worth every penny

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:27:26 +0000
Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson to reunite for Waitrose Christmas advert
Waitrose unveils The Perfect Gift 2, starring Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson in a festive wedding sequel as their Christmas advert romance continues.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:16:43 +0000
Maya Jama quits role as Love Island host after three years and nine series
Maya Jama steps down as ITV Love Island host after three years and nine series; ITV is yet to announce her replacement.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000
You can now stay in a Greggs hotel suite where sausage rolls are on room service
Hotel Gotham Newcastle teams up with Greggs to launch a permanent luxury Greggs Suite, featuring sausage roll room service and merchandise.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:47:09 +0000
Police begin major search to find missing seven-year-old from Yorkshire
An extensive search has begun to find a missing seven-year-old girl from Yorkshire.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:49:47 +0000
Urgent search launched for missing 10-year-old girl from Yorkshire
An urgent search is under way for missing 10-year-old girl from Hull.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:27:49 +0000
Fog warning issued for York and areas in North Yorkshire as visibility set to plunge
York and areas of North Yorkshire have been hit by a yellow fog warning which will be in place until Monday morning.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:50:12 +0000
Caravan encampment reported at village car park near York
Stamford Bridge Parish Council has reported an unauthorised encampment at the Viking Road car park in the village.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:38:31 +0000
Dame Judi Dench delights fans with 'special' visit to York bookshop
Dame Judi Dench has delighted customers during a visit to a York bookshop, where she signed copies of her newest work.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:09:00 +0000
York falls silent as hundreds honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds of people gathered across York to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country as the city marked Remembrance Day.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Stolen van with missing window sparks police appeal in North Yorkshire
An Iveco Daily van with significant damage to the passenger side door, including a missing window, has been reported stolen.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:06:46 +0000
Police appeal after 'theft' at popular North Yorkshire supermarket
Police has launched an investigation into an alleged theft in Sainsburys, in Leeds Road, Harrogate.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:33:09 +0000
Police seek man after alleged fraud at North Yorkshire post office
North Yorkshire Police are investigating alleged fraud at Morrisons Daily Post Office in Barwic Parade, Selby.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Gardeners’ World presenter praises York business after partnership of over 30 years
Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost has praised a York Handmade bricks which he has been working with for more than 30 years.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
9 unexpected scenes of a changing York and the city we once knew
Old York photos from 1982-82 reveal a very different city, featuring Bishy Road, Coppergate construction, Thatcher, York Minster’s fire, floods and the Pope.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:53:00 +0000
York sex offender given suspended prison sentence by magistrates
October 6 York

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:03:36 +0000
Vehicle engulfed in flames as North Yorkshire as firefighters rush to scene
Firefighters have been called to a vehicle fire in Whitby.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:46:27 +0000
Police launch appeal after 'theft' at North Yorkshire restaurant
North Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation into an alleged theft from the Abbey Wharfe restaurant in Whitby.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Stunning York townhouse hits the market – have a look inside
A stunning townhouse in Scarcroft Road, York, has hit the market in one of the city’s most sought-after locations - for £850,000.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision to reject expansion of factory into community woodland defended
North Yorkshire Council has confirmed it will defend its decision to reject plans to expand a Harrogate water bottling factory into community woodland.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town 'under siege' as plans for 285 more homes lodged
Plans have been submitted for another major housing development on the outskirts of Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York construction company liquidates with nearly £200,000 of debts
York construction firm Profix Trades Ltd entered liquidation on October 14 with a £194,416 deficit, owing HMRC and unsecured creditors nearly £206,000.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Only York locals can pronounce this street name correctly. Can you?
From medieval horse fairs to civil war destruction, Gillygate has a remarkable history and a pronunciation that confuses newcomers

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Why a staycation trip to East Yorkshire and Hull is the answer for Brits
Hull and East Yorkshire have plenty to offer as I experienced when visiting the Willow Pastures Country Park.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire author's children's story takes centre stage
Believe in Magic, written by North Yorkshire-based Christina Gabbitas, is being performed at King George’s Hall in Blackburn.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Emmerdale star leads cast of gripping stage thriller coming to York
Strangers on a Train, a stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, will run at the Grand Opera House in York next year.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Archbishop of York takes message of hope during international visits
The Archbishop of York has completed a visit to Australia and Hong Kong to help encourage the sharing of the gospel.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Scarborough-produced podcast becomes global success in 83 countries
In Recovery, a podcast produced in Scarborough, has become a global success, reaching audiences in more than 83 countries.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
285 more homes planned near North Yorkshire town amid claims county is 'under siege'
Plans have been submitted for another major housing development on the outskirts of Harrogate, just days after proposals for up to 1,100 homes at a nearby site prompted a claim that the county was "under siege" from housebuilders.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Quaint North Yorkshire market town that readers would love to retire to
Leyburn is a quaint North Yorkshire town found close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park that might be perfect for retirement.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Council vows to defend refusal of factory plans to expand into community woodland
North Yorkshire Council has confirmed it will defend its decision to reject plans to expand a Harrogate water bottling factory into community woodland.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:39:15 +0000
Amanda Owen's daughter Violet's life now after growing up on Our Yorkshire Farm
Violet Owen grew up alongside her eight siblings on Our Yorkshire Farm. She is the daughter of Amanda Owen, the Yorkshire Shepherdess.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:56:55 +0000
Morrisons unveils Goldilocks and the Three Bears Christmas advert with a twist
Morrisons’ Christmas advert reimagines Goldilocks and the Three Bears with a festive food campaign supporting Marie Curie.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:04:32 +0000
ITV’s The Chase star reveals he was mugged in train station ordeal
The Chase star Shaun Wallace, known as The Dark Destroyer, reveals his backpack was stolen at London’s St Pancras International after returning from Paris.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:05:00 +0000
'Scenic' Yorkshire spot home to England's highest cascading waterfall
Cautley Spout is England's highest cascading waterfall and is well worth a visit if you are exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:17:49 +0000
Police called to protest in centre of York - as it happened
North Yorkshire Police has been called to a protest in St Helen's Square York.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:51:55 +0000
Police cordon placed around home in quiet residential street in York
A police cordon has been placed around the entrance of a home in Ebor Street, York.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:48:31 +0000
Do you recognise this man? Police investigate alleged threats to veterinary staff
North Yorkshire Police is investigating reports that staff at Vets4Pets were threatened in Harrogate.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000
'Anywhere is better than the street': Homeless in York back shipping container homes
People experiencing homelessness in York have welcomed plans to explore shipping container homes, arguing any safe shelter beats sleeping rough.

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