York Press

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue Badge misuse and holiday lets using parking permits among York fraud cases
Efforts to tackle fraud in York have included prosecuting people for misusing Blue Badges and revoking parking permits used by holiday lets.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:50:03 +0100
Road closed in North York Moors after crash – police on scene
A crash has closed Langburn’s Bank near Castleton in the North York Moors.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:34:31 +0100
Person taken to hospital after falling from cliff edge in East Yorkshire
A person has been taken to hospital after falling from a cliff edge in Skipsea, East Yorkshire.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:19:41 +0100
Busy York junction remains closed for third day
Holgate Road is closed at its junction with Blossom Street in York for the third day due to electrical works.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:55:00 +0100
Why Britain fell back in love with jigsaws – and I became a full-blown addict
John Fletcher reports on why Britain fell back in love with jigsaws – and how he became a full-blown addict

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Have a look inside this stylish Victorian home on the market in York – for £940,000
A stylish Victorian townhouse has hit the market in Albemarle Road, York – for £940,000.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Daytime closure of road in centre of York as filming set to take place in the city
City of York Council said Skeldergate will be closed in a short section between the junctions of Cromwell Road and Bishopgate Street between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday, May 28.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:45:20 +0100
Pan fire at York home sparks callout from emergency services
A pan fire at a home in York Road, Acomb, has sparked a callout from the emergency services.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:32:44 +0100
‘Loud bang’ as bonfire in York home’s garden spreads to fence - fire crews called
Firefighters have been called to a report of a “loud bang” caused by a bonfire in the garden of a home in Yarburgh Way, York, spreading to fencing and hedges.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:18:06 +0100
Vehicle crashes into traffic lights in Scarborough – emergency services called in
A vehicle has crashed into traffic lights in Northway, Scarborough, with firefighters called to the scene.

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:46:00 +0100
Acclaimed gothic fiction authors to appear in town
TWO acclaimed authors will be discussing their latest novels and the inspirations at a special evening next month.

Sun, 24 May 2026 06:12:00 +0100
Beer festival returns next weekend to village near York
A village near York is to stage is second annual beer festival, which promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rising classical stars announced for Northern Aldborough Festival contest
The semi-finalists have been announced in the New Voices Singing Competition, part of the Northern Aldborough Festival.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tadcaster care home celebrates anniversary with music and four-legged guest
Highfield Care Home in Tadcaster has marked its second birthday with an afternoon of music, laughter, and a therapy dog.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding community shop and café wins regional business award
Bishop Wilton Community Shop and café in East Riding has won the 2026 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Business Award.

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Artists across York and North Yorkshire to open their doors to public – here’s when
Hundreds of artists will take part in the North Yorkshire Summer Open Studios - offering a rare behind the scenes look at how they work.

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Historic features at Bootham Park Hospital must be protected, say York campaigners
Historical features at Bootham Park Hospital must be preserved during any redevelopment of the site, a York campaign group has said.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:00:08 +0100
York supermarket shuts doors as revamp work gets underway
Aldi in Fulford Road has closed its doors as renovation work to expand the supermarket gets underway.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis says one simple switch could stop Brits wasting money on holiday
From Chase to Barclaycard Rewards, Martin Lewis has shared the best ways to avoid hidden charges when using your card overseas.

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
M&S introduces major change to delivery fees for online orders
Marks & Spencer has raised its minimum spend for free delivery from £60 to £75 for online orders of clothing, home and beauty products

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:24:04 +0100
Fan favourite Emmerdale star axed from ITV soap after 7 years due to budget cuts
Emmerdale star Bradley Johnonson has reportedly been axed from the ITV soap after seven years.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:06:04 +0100
Busy York junction remains closed due to electrical work
Holgate Road is closed at its junction with Blossom Street in York for the second day as electrical work continues.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road closures in York village as community fun run gets underway
STREETS in Upper Poppleton are set to close as Millie Wright 5K Fun Run gets underway on Saturday (May 23).

Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'This is going to make a wonderful summer' - VAT cut on York family attractions
York MP Luke Charters has backed Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Great British Summer Savings plan.

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100
York student represents Great Britain at international athletics event
St Peter's School student Rowan ran for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland U20 team at the 2026 Loughborough International.

Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Who needs Whitby when there is the Wetherby Whaler and other treats in my hometown
You’ve seen the stories where a reporter will go to Whitby and enjoy its fish and chips and other delights. Instead, go to Wetherby!

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:10:29 +0100
Fox trapped in bench in York village is rescued by firefighters
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a fox trapped in a garden bench in Osbaldwick, York.

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘Beautiful’ period home in desirable York area hits the market – have a look inside
A “beautiful” home is for sale in Scott Street, York - for £425,000.

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:56:40 +0100
Andy Burnham can ‘bring hope’ as prime minister, says York MP
Rachael Maskell MP has said Andy Burnham can bring hope if he becomes prime minister, saying she would do all she could to ensure he enters Downing Street.

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:39:00 +0100
Pro-Palestinian protesters march through York calling for action
Around 100 pro-Palestinian protesters marched through York city centre, calling on leaders to take greater action in bringing peace to the Middle East.

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:15:00 +0100
Yorkshire Water reports higher reservoir levels ahead of bank holiday
Yorkshire Water has confirmed that reservoir levels are on the rise this year ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:28:04 +0100
Quirky cocktails and mega-pints - York's newest bar opens this weekend
We visit Thor's new pop-up in Parliament Street, York - here's what to expect

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here is a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Boss of popular York attraction welcomes government VAT cut
The boss of York Maze, near Elvington, has welcomed the slashing of VAT on tickets over the summer, saying the government move will result in cheaper days out for families.

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:52:56 +0100
‘He was lovely’ - Hollywood superstar dines at York restaurant while filming in city
Hollywood star Stanley Tucci dined at Rustique in York before being spotted filming outside York Minster

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Charity partnership raises more than £4,000 for York cancer support services
Make It York's charity partnership with York Against Cancer has raised more than £4,000 for patient care, research, and community services.

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:30:17 +0100
York is set for hottest day of the year so far as highs of 30C forecast – here’s when
York is set for the hottest day of the year on Monday (May 25) with highs of 30C forecast by the Met Office.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:43:58 +0100
Police close property in North Yorkshire town after anti-social behaviour
Police have closed a property in Scarborough after anti-social behaviour at the address.

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:43:00 +0100
Best York events this bank holiday weekend and beyond
Here are 10 things to do in York from this weekend

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:25:00 +0100
Hidden gem of a walk that takes in a beach, great views, and cafe and pub stops
Take this walk around the beautiful Semer Water in the Yorkshire Dales

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:46:00 +0100
Palestine activists to hold march and rally today in York
York Palestine Solidarity Campaign (YPSC) said the event beginning at 1pm in St Helen's Square will include stopping places outside shops "that are complicit in the Gaza genocide."

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:43:26 +0100
Police renew appeal after man in 70s seriously injured in crash with car in York
Police are continuing to investigate a crash in Huntington Road, York that left a man in his 70s seriously injured in hospital.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:15:36 +0100
Fire in bushes spreads to outbuilding in York - emergency services called to scene
Firefighters have been called to a fire in bushes which spread to an  outbuilding in Wigginton, York.

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:24:00 +0100
Winners of British Wildlife Photography Awards On Display At Nunnington Hall
STUNNING photographs of British wildlife have gone on display at a North Yorkshire stately home.

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Planned open date for SEND school in North Yorkshire confirmed
A planned opening date for a special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) school in Osgodby has been confirmed.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:01:00 +0100
'Coward' fled UK and lived in Cyprus for 4 years after terrifying woman
A “coward” who fled the country and lived in the Mediterranean for four years instead of facing justice for terrifying a woman is today behind bars in an English prison.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here's why a venue near York is putting a local photographer's work on display
Joe Sharp, a client at Sherbutt Home Care Services Limited in Pocklington, which supports adults with additional care needs was given the title of Photographer of the Year 2026 for an image taken at the side of the 'big lake' in Burnby Hall Gardens a...

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reminder - main York road to close for four weeks from start of next month
The York Press captured images of the signs in Queen Street warning of a closure from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Thursday, for four weeks from June 1.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office York bank holiday weather forecast predicts plenty of sunshine
The Met Office is predicting a hot and sunny forecast for the bank holiday weekend in York.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Judge tells man, 21, to 'walk on eggshells for life' after assaulting two women
A York judge told a young North Yorkshire man to "walk on eggshells for the rest of his life" as he jailed him for violent offences against two women.

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