York Press
Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100'They made me feel like royalty' - why this Indian restaurant may be the best in York
We visited Mumbai Lounge, an Indian restaurant in Fossgate, York to give some of their curries try.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Exceptional opportunity'- café wants to take on empty York live music venue
A café business has said it wants to move into an empty York live music venue amid uncertainty over the building's future.
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Top North Yorkshire holiday park sold after 50 years in the same family
Wayside Holiday Park near Pickering has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:17:31 +0100City centre road to close for urgent repair works
A major road in York city centre is set to be closed for repairs next week.
Sun, 17 May 2026 08:37:16 +0100Bath set on fire in remote North Yorkshire forest
A bath has been set on fire inside a remote North Yorkshire forest.
Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Major new nature recovery strategy launched for North Yorkshire and York
A major new strategy has been launched to help to address the decline of nature across North Yorkshire and York.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Led Zeppelin tribute band CODA to perform at Howden’s Shire Hall
CODA, a tribute band, is set to bring Led Zeppelin classics to life at Howden's Shire Hall at the end of the month.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Visitors from around the world coming to see historic Ripon tradition
Tourists from across the globe are visiting Ripon's Market Square to enjoy an ancient tradition that goes back 1,400 years.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire economy rebounds as business growth reaches 18-month high
Private sector business activity across Yorkshire and the Humber has reached its strongest level in more than a year and a half.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100How drinks trade operators have been driven into debt across Yorkshire and the UK
If ever there was an industry plagued by financial failure, it could be the manufacturing of alcohol- if the last few years is anything to go by.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Trust looking for volunteers to walk dogs for older people in Wheldrake
The Cinnamon Trust charity is seeking dog walkers in Wheldrake to help older residents.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Two East Riding beaches earn prestigious Blue Flag recognition again
Two beaches in the East Riding, Hornsea and Withernsea, have been awarded Blue Flag status for 2026.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Landmark anniversary concert set for historic York building
A landmark concert is set to take place in a historic York building.
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100First look at new ‘exceptional’ homes being built in York (and how much they’ll cost)
Two new homes being built in The Mount, York - with multi-million pound price tags.
Sun, 17 May 2026 06:35:35 +0100Who won Eurovision 2026? Full leaderboard and scores for this year's contest
Eurovision 2026 saw a huge range of acts take part, but which country impressed the most and took home the grand prize?
Sun, 17 May 2026 06:08:32 +0100Where did the UK come in Eurovision 2026? How Look Mum No Computer scored
Look Mum No Computer represented the UK for Eurovision 2026, but how did they score on the night?
Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100'This 200 mile race isn’t going to run itself' - Martin's trek for York trust
YORK man Martin Dobson will take part in the Hardmoors 200 for the Nikki Waterhouse Trust.
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100Look inside £1 million York period townhouse for sale – with its own home cinema
A townhouse in Bootham, York, has hit the market for £1 million – with its own cinema room.
Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here is a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:40:00 +0100'Inspiring the next generation' - school launches new department
Woldgate School and Sixth Form in Kilnwick Road, Pocklington, has a new design and technology department.
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:29:47 +0100Person freed from baby swing in York play park
A person has been freed from a baby swing at a York park.
Sat, 16 May 2026 16:31:47 +0100Part of major York road reopens after crash
A section of a major York road was partially blocked after a crash earlier today.
Sat, 16 May 2026 15:40:23 +0100Major York city centre road reopens after bus crash
A major York road was blocked after a bus has stopped at one of its junctions.
Sat, 16 May 2026 15:22:48 +0100Suspected drug driver arrested after leading police on 'rapid search' across city
Police have arrested a driver after a search that led them across the city.
Sat, 16 May 2026 14:31:43 +0100PICTURES - Protesters gather against 'Poos in the Ouse' river pollution in York
Close to one hundred campaigners took to the land and water around the River Ouse in York city centre today to protest sewage in the city’s waterways.
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:38:01 +0100Investigation launched after 'workers' steal from East Yorkshire property
An investigation has been launched after a person stole from the East Yorkshire property that they were meant to be working on.
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:15:00 +0100Public notices: Five-day road closure planned near York for works
A key route in York, Old Green Lane, will be closed for works next month, according to the latest public notices.
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100York among favourites to be named UK’s top staycation spot in 2026
York has been tipped to be named the UK’s most popular staycation spot in 2026.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:43:12 +0100Five people arrested after police negotiators called to North Yorkshire town
Five people were arrested after an incident that saw police negotiators called to a North Yorkshire town.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:27:04 +0100Fire crews called to unusual object on fire in York city centre lift
Fire crews were called to an unusual object on fire in a York city centre lift.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:06:21 +0100Firefighters called to tackle out-of-control bonfire in York suburb
Firefighters were called to an out-of-control bonfire in a York suburb last night.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:43:00 +0100Last orders? York to be asked to share their experiences of pubs over the years
More than 100 years after Seebohm Rowntree’s landmark study of poverty and social life in York, researchers are once again using pubs to reconsider the city’s social fabric.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:13:00 +0100Best-selling author to talk about 'Dark Ages' at North Yorkshire museum
A best-selling author and archaeologist will talk about a shadowy period of British history at a North Yorkshire museum next week.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100How Sue Scott enjoys success bringing sustainable wine from Sardinia to Yorkshire
Pocklington-based wine company Terra Sarda Wines is enjoying success by promoting Sardinia and sustainability.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100'Erasing history is a slippery slope' - upset over York Millennium bridge plaque
History should be put into context, not erased by deleting Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's name from York Millennium Bridge plaque - letter.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100On this day: Hidden bones found during York Mansion House restoration
On this day in 2016, hidden bones, possibly intended to ward off evil spirits or witches, were discovered during the restoration of York's Mansion House.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Famous statue of Beatles star to be auctioned for over £100k
A magnificent statue of a renowned musician and peace activist is being auctioned in North Yorkshire for over £100,000.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York bartender 'outraged' to have become accidental Eurovision tribute act
A York bartender says he is ‘horrified’ to discover he's accidentally become a Eurovision tribute act ahead of this evening’s big contest.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Ripon business social event to support learning disability charity
A new business social and charity fundraiser is set to take place at The Ripon Inn later this month.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York Together to host community picnic and fundraising event in park
A city picnic will put community funding and good food at the heart of a summer gathering at Rowntree Park.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sunshine and rain forecast across York predicted this weekend by the Met Office
The Met Office has forecast a mix of weather conditions across York this weekend.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tadcaster Creates festival to celebrate art and community across town
Tadcaster is set to come alive with creativity in a nine-day celebration of art and community in June.
Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Thief smashed York shop window and stole products. Then he returned and apologised
A thief smashed the window of the York Gin shop in Pavement and stole display bottles - then came back and apologised.
Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Increase in arrests for shoplifting in York amid police crackdown
The number of people arrested for shoplifting in York has continued to increase over the last five years, new figures have revealed.
Sat, 16 May 2026 20:19:51 +0100How UK viewers can vote for their winner in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Here is how those watching the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in the UK can vote in tonight's contest.
Sat, 16 May 2026 16:21:40 +0100Full running order for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final and when the UK will perform
This year is the 70th Eurovision competition, and will take place in the Austrian capital of Vienna. Here is the running order for the event.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'
Pension experts warn even £1 of extra income could cost pensioners hundreds under new HMRC tax proposals.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:05 +0100Broken rail blocks trains between York and Leeds until end of the day
Disruption is expected on the railways for several hours after a broken rail was noticed south of York.
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:03:37 +0100Main road in North Yorkshire closed following accident - air ambulance at scene
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed following a crash.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:24:18 +0100Police hunt convicted sex offender after breach of prison licence
Police are hunting for a man, with connections to Scarborough, who is wanted after failing to comply with requirements under the sex offenders register.