York Press
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire firm bucks trend as straw shortage hits UK farmers
Horse-bedding specialist Unibed, in South Milford near Selby say they have overcome straw shortages which are posing fresh challenges for UK farmers.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:22:30 +0100North Yorkshire industrial land purchase helps double company size
Staffordshire-based Bradford Estates has bought a six-unit site in Harrogate, completing an acquisition drive, which has doubled the industrial estate portfolio of the Stafford-shire based company..
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:29:22 +0100Road in York closed to motorists for two days
Hope Street in York has closed to motorists for two days.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:01:09 +0100Popular York park launches free app for visitors
Rowntree Park in Terry Avenue is now home to Walk on the Wild Side, a free digital tree trail created by the Friends of Rowntree Park and developed with local app creators Boon & Moil.
Thu, 21 May 2026 08:10:28 +0100'Internationally renowned' York garden opened only once since Covid to host party
St Lawrence Parish Church garden party will take place at The Manor House in Heslington on Saturday, June 6, from 2pm to 5pm.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:28:02 +0100Council issues update on bridge repair but no timeline for lifting restrictions
The county council issued an update to repairs at Selby Swing Bridge on the A63 bypass to the east of the town.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:06:13 +0100Multiple caravans on fire in North Yorkshire village field
The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Thirsk was called to Endican Lane in Thornton le Moor around 3.15am today (May 21).
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100Loved ones raise £40k after York teen died from meningitis - symptoms warning
Family and friends have raised more than £40,000 for the Meningitis Research Foundation in memory of a York teenager who died from the disease.
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:21:00 +0100'In the interest of the country' Tories should not fight Makerfield by-election
'Tories should decline to field a candidate in Makerfield' says our letter writer
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:06:00 +0100'We can’t let the politics of Trump and Farage take hold here in York'
Councillor Nigel Ayre, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on City of York Council, today writes a column in The Press,
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:03:00 +0100North Yorkshire B&B and restaurant wins three awards
A NORTH Yorkshire business is celebrating triple success in the AA Hospitality Awards
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Much-loved North Yorkshire farmshop closes with debts topping £350,000
A much-loved farm shop and restaurant near Selby has left outstanding debts topping £350,000, according to a liquidator's report.
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100'Brazen' North Yorkshire shoplifter needs help to save his own life, court hears
A “brazen” shoplifter responsible for a £1,500 crime spree in Selby needs help if he is going to save his own life, York magistrates heard. Jack Coupe stole as staff watched.
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Robbie Williams impersonator brings sweet music to re-opened North Yorkshire pub
A Robbie Williams impersonator is making sweet music at his pub in Boroughbridge, with music, tribute acts, quizzes and now charity events.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:43:00 +0100Biggest names in rock and pop line up for record season at North Yorkshire venue
Scarborough Open Air Theatre is set for record 2026 season - here are the music legends heading our way
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:02:58 +0100Driver arrested following police chase on roads in East Yorkshire village
Humberside Police said the arrest came after a car failed to stop for after reportedly being seen driving the wrong way around a roundabout in the Wold Hill area of North Cave on Tuesday, May 19.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Top UK cccountancy firm strengthens Yorkshire team with new partner
Sarah Palmer has joined top UK accountancy firm, Azets, as part of its expanding team in Yorkshire.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five-day arts festival launching at University of York this month
A new five-day Firefly Festival is coming to the University of York with theatre, workshops, and creative events.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire brewery releases sports-themed canned beers for Father’s Day
The Wold Top Brewery has launched two new canned beer collections just in time for Father’s Day.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tribute show celebrating two popular 70's bands coming to Scarborough theatre
10CCLO, a tribute group to two popular 70's rock bands, is set to perform at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Thousands of Yorkshire children attend Countryside Days in Harrogate
Thousands of children in Yorkshire took part in learning outside the classroom at the Great Yorkshire Showground's Countryside Days.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Children from Martin House hospice to take over train station tannoy
Children from Martin House hospice will soon share heartfelt thank you messages in a tannoy takeover at Leeds station.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire tech firm wins King’s Award for sustainability work
Yorkshire-based tech firm, Techbuyer, has been awarded national recognition for its work in sustainability.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Banned driver gave lift to man who was wearing bloodstained clothes
A Tadcaster driver who gave a lift to a man who was wearing a bloodstained hospital gown needs to be off the road for "public safety", a court heard.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Public notice: New premises licence application submitted for property in York
A new premises licence has been applied for at a property at Gillygate, York.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Creative workshops and events announced for Scarborough this half term
Scarborough Museums and Galleries has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this half term.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Unclaimed train items soon to support charities in Scarborough and Malton
A recycling scheme from TransPennine Express (TPE) is expanding to Scarborough and Malton.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gardening talks and floral displays planned at upcoming Harrogate event
RHS Harlow Carr will host its Summer Garden Weekend between June 19 and 21.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councils launch week of safeguarding awareness events in Yorkshire
A new programme of events across Yorkshire has been announced to highlight the importance of protecting vulnerable people.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrogate fire safety firm secures £1.5m City of London contract
Adaston will deliver passive fire protection works at a well-known 21-storey office building in the City of London for real estate company Savills.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire named among top UK region with fewest pothole complaints
North Yorkshire has been ranked in the UK’s top 10 areas for the fewest pothole complaints.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York theatre to host stage version of bestselling thriller novel
A stage adaptation of a bestselling psychological thriller, Before I Go To Sleep, is heading to York Grand Opera House.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire's 'invisible' river crisis to take centre stage at Festival of Ideas
This year’s York Festival of Ideas will focus on the chemical pollution affecting rivers across Yorkshire.
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:41:02 +0100Crash on main road linking York to coast
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said a crew joined police at the scene on the A165 in Garrowby Hill.
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Ebola outbreak underlines need for strong health programmes, says retired York GP
The outbreak of deadly Ebola virus in central Africa underlines the importance of continuing to support health programmes in developing countries, according to Dr Peter Smith, the former Haxby GP who heads up a York-based international medical char...
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Former York teacher who sexually assaulted woman in London banned from teaching
A former teacher at Vale of York Academy in Clifton who sexually assaulted a woman in London has been banned from teaching.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:02:01 +0100Trains running normally through York railway station after earlier signal fault
National Rail said CrossCountry, LNER, Northern and TransPennine Services were all affected and services were disrupted until just after lunchtime today.
Wed, 20 May 2026 08:23:22 +0100Traffic moving again after earlier emergency services incident on main road into York
Police were at the scene close to the junction for Harewood Whin Waste Transfer Station at Height Lands Lane on the B1224 Wetherby Road in Rufforth, and said a minor collision had taken place.
Wed, 20 May 2026 07:49:21 +0100Delays on major road through York and North Yorkshire ease after earlier crash
Traffic was held up by around 17 minutes eastbound on the A64 between Tadcaster and Bilbrough Top, and average speeds were down to ten miles per hour, according to AA Traffic News.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100'Insensitive'- live music until 2am bid for York restaurant sparks fears
A bid to allow live music at a York restaurant until 2am has sparked a backlash from neighbouring residents.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:57:54 +0100Travellers told to leave York playing fields
A group of travellers has pitched up on a York playing fields.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:57:45 +0100Matchday parking 'pressure' ahead of York City league return could lead to permits
Permits could be brought it in tackle parking problems near York City FC's home ground amid calls to deal with the issue.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100York student goes on tour with One Direction star
Currently in her final year of a BA (Hons) in Film Production and Professional Practice at York College, Lily Ajaib has already toured more than 70 cities across 13 European countries, capturing life on and off stage in some of the continent’s bigg...
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100'A new chapter has begun' at historic North Yorkshire church
St Mary’s Church in Lower Dunsforth, near Boroughbridge has undergone a £180,000 refurb.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:24:10 +0100Beloved pet cat killed in North Yorkshire in suspected rifle attack
A MUCH-loved cat has been killed in suspected rifle attack in North Yorkshire.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:59:15 +0100Man charged with high-value e-bike theft from outside York hotel
A man in his 20s has been charged with the theft of a Gazelle e-bike from outside The Grand in York.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:37:17 +0100Praise for 'superb' outgoing council chair
TWO coastal councillors have been elected to lead the business of North Yorkshire Council for the next year.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:34:59 +0100Crash with person and car in North Yorkshire – police appeal to find driver
A person and car were involved in a crash in Easingwold – with police now appealing to find the driver.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100York plant company wins at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
GrowTropicals has been presented with a Gold Medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100Comedian and Broadway star announces date of York show
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon is bringing her new solo comedy and concert show 'Speaking of Witch' to the Barbican in Paragon Street.