York Press
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:31:27 +0100Major hotel group owner employing 410 collapses into administration
A major hotel group owner which has a hotel in Harrogate has been placed into administration.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:39:47 +0100Main road in North Yorkshire closed in both directions after serious accident
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed in both directions due to a serious accident.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:10:11 +0100Car bursts into flames on major York road – fire crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on the A64 in York with firefighters called to the scene.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:58:15 +0100Attack at Yorkshire fast food outlet
A member of staff at a Subway in Scarborough has been assaulted and verbally abused, police said.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:53:00 +0100Iconic £2m Yorkshire attraction has price slashed to £100k – but there’s a catch
The selling price of an iconic Whitby tourist attraction has been slashed to £100,000 because it has to move out of town.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Funding boost helps York theatre company give teenage boys a voice
Next Door But One, based in York, has been awarded a grant from Audible’s 2026 Future Stories Fund.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Surge in abandoned kittens puts pressure on North Yorkshire animal rescue
Blue Cross in Thirsk has warned that a surge in abandoned kittens is putting pressure on animal rescue services across North Yorkshire.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Global award for recently-opened North Yorkshire gastropub
The recently opened North Yorkshire gastropub Furlong and Furrow has won a Global Recognition Award after little more than two months of trading.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York salon studio in the running for two national hair and beauty awards
Libs Beauty Studio is in the running for two national awards after being shortlisted at the UK Hair & Beauty Awards.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to Ampleforth Abbey this weekend
The North Yorkshire Grand Prix will take place at Ampleforth Abbey this weekend.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Burythorpe farm seeks permission for round-the-clock alcohol sales
H&E Boak & Son, Park Farm, has submitted an application to North Yorkshire Council to sell alcohol 24 hours a day.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New images reveal townhouses replacing former Harrogate metal works
Mulgrave Properties has unveiled the first computer-generated images of its Harrogate One development.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Calls grow for disposable barbecue ban after North Yorkshire wildfires
Jo Coles and Mayor David Skaith have renewed their call for a county-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecues to prevent further wildfires.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council announces six-week closure affecting Holme Road Roundabout
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that Holme Road Roundabout is set to close for works later this month.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100University of York research reveals gaps in support to help smokers quit
A study from the University of York has suggested most smokers in low- and middle-income countries are not receiving the support they need to quit.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100York museum invites visitors to sample Victorian picnic favourites
York Castle Museum is serving up Victorian picnic recipes for visitors to try throughout August and September.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We tried walking to York's NRM but gave up halfway in the heat'
A visitor to York questions 'poor access' to the National Railway Museum after heat forced them to abandon the walk to the attraction
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free pump track coming to Helmsley for Tour of Britain celebrations
A free pump track will be open to the public in Helmsley, in the car park of the Black Swan in the Market Place, next month.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Music, poetry and business events recently announced across Yorkshire
Yorkshire has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this month, with poetry, live music, and business fairs coming.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100How to have your say on new walking and cycling routes across East Riding
Residents are being asked to share their views on cycling and walking improvements as part of a new East Riding survey.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular North Yorkshire housing development sells out its new homes
Barratt Homes has confirmed its Harclay housing development in Boroughbridge has completely sold out.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Wonderful to see this Sam Smith's pub reopen – hope old habits are gone for good'
Our letter writer is delighted York's Welly is open again
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Whisky fans flock to Yorkshire distillery for 10th anniversary celebrations
More than 600 visitors attended a two-day event at the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, marking its 10-year anniversary of distilling.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire Water starts £2.5m storm overflow project in York
Yorkshire Water has launched a £2.5 million storm overflow project to cut discharges into the River Ouse.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100First look at cast bringing new Queen Elizabeth II play to York Theatre Royal
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will star in a new play about Queen Elizabeth II, coming to York Theatre Royal.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Co-working boost for freelancers and remote workers in North Yorkshire city
A new co-working space has opened in Queen Street, Ripon, to support freelancers and remote workers.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:59:00 +0100York mum plans to launch home delivery Tiffin service in the city
Acomb mum Haina Shaikh is planning to launch a delivery service of home cooked tiffin called The Tiffin Box York.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:33:00 +0100Mazda’s subtle CX-5 update delivers big gains where family SUV buyers need them most
Mazda’s top-selling SUV hasn’t ripped up the rulebook for its third outing; instead, it treads carefully, sticking close to a formula that’s clearly worked for years.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to historic Ampleforth Abbey
The Ryedale Grand Prix returns to its historic North Yorkshire home of Ampleforth Abbey this weekend.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100Why York Business School supports the York Press Business Awards
Universities and their Business Schools play an important role in facilitating collaborations between academia, industry, government, and community stakeholders.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100Walk through the 2 Yorkshire villages named among the best for a nighttime hike
The Thornton-le-Dale to Ellerburn walk has been named one of the best for a nighttime hike.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:32:14 +0100UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:31:06 +0100Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 7 years after closing all stores
Major fashion retailer Karen Millen has returned to the UK high street after closing all its shops in 2019.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:15:50 +0100Aldi calls on other supermarkets to provide product that 'should be a basic right'
Aldi has urged supermarkets to offer free period products in customer toilets where possible
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0100Housing benefit freeze under pressure as rents rocket and calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0100York drug dealer who escaped prison and fled to Thailand jailed
A drug dealer from York who escaped from prison and fled to Thailand has been jailed after being tracked down by police.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:44:52 +0100Man arrested after being rescued from York river
A man has been arrested after being rescued from the River Foss in York.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:32:43 +0100Police called after man enters river in York
Police have been called to Piccadilly after a man was spotted in the river.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:05:59 +0100RECAP - A-Level results day 2026 for York, North, and East Yorkshire
Follow our live blog for A-Level results coverage throughout the day as the stories come in from schools and colleges across York, North and East Yorkshire.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100PICTURES: historic York pub completes £3million-plus extension
York’s well-known Guy Fawkes Inn has now completed a stunning multi-million pound extension.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0100York restaurant crowned among the country's best
T highly-rated Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant in York has won top honours in the English Curry Awards 2026.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:58:35 +0100North Yorkshire fire crews tackle field fire spreading to treeline
CREWS were called to a field fire that has spread to a line of trees in North Yorkshire this afternoon (Thursday).
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:38:31 +010040 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze
It was 40 years ago this month that a popular North Yorkshire toy shop was badly damaged in a fire.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100Firefighters called to luxury car on fire in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters have been called to a Porsche Boxster on fire in Carlton, near Selby.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:09:26 +0100Police hunt bank card 'thief' after incident in York city centre
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the alleged theft of a bank card from York city centre.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:23:08 +0100York school achieves record number of top A-level grades
All Saints RC School in York has achieved a record number of top A-level grades with a third of the student cohort taking home A*s and As.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:12:15 +0100People ‘putting themselves in danger’ on steps down to Yorkshire beach, council says
People are “putting themselves in danger” by ignoring the closure of steps down to Selwicks Bay beach in Flamborough, the council has said.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100‘It was my twin brother’ – rail firm reveals oddest no-ticket travel excuses
TransPennine Express has revealed some of the most unusual excuses its team has heard for people travelling without a valid ticket, including one passenger blaming their twin brother.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100'We could not be prouder of this year group' - joy after record-breaking A-levels
“Young people have the drive to achieve great things and will do this city proud” – those were the words of one York councillor after the city saw another year of record breaking results.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0100Landlady reports 'successful relaunch' of popular pub near York after refurb
The popular village pub the Lord Collingwood at Poppleton near York is reporting a successful relaunch after being closed for major renovations.