York Press

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Parking fines top £118k at hospitals trust - as York spaces fall by nearly 200
Money raised by parking fines at the NHS trust that runs York Hospital has risen by more than 50 per cent in just over a year, new figures have revealed.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Yorkshire hospital A&E waits more than double York’s - NHS figures
PATIENTS attending A&E at Scarborough Hospital are waiting significantly longer than those treated at York Hospital.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:05:10 +0000
Yorkshire Water CEO steps down after firm given lowest possible environmental rating
The chief executive of Yorkshire Water, Nicola Shaw, has stepped down.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:44:17 +0000
Car thief strikes at York hotel
North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after the alleged theft of a car from a York hotel car park.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:30:14 +0000
Four women arrested after more than £1k worth of M&S stock 'stolen'
Four women have been arrested following a suspected high-value theft, which resulted in the alleged assault of a member of staff, from M&S.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0000
Shopping trolleys, bikes and traffic cones recovered from River Derwent
Shopping trolleys, bicycles, road signs, traffic cones and dozens of bags of litter have been hauled from the River Derwent as part of a major community clean-up in Malton.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Acclaimed restaurant in York named finalist in curry house award
Bengal Lounge in York has been named a finalist in a prestigious competition to find the city’s best curry house.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Doctors feared she wouldn't survive. Now 'Little Lucy' is an airline pilot at 21
Born at just 26 weeks and weighing 1lb 11oz, former York school girl Lucy Atkinson has overcome the odds to achieve her dream

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire's favourite four-letter word had people queueing down the street!
Some Yorkshire traditions never change! How Yorkshire's favourite four-letter word had people queueing down the street!

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000
MP ‘disturbed’ by York rail firm using caterer that’s stopped paying Living Wage
A York MP has said she is "deeply concerned" that York-based rail firm LNER is using catering company gatesolutions that no longer pays its staff the Real Living Wage.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Are Halloween favourite green smoothies tasty or grisly?
ON THE cusp of Halloween, what better than a clutch of grisly green smoothies to whet your appetite.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Unscripted comedy show My Plus One is heading to York theatre
Improvised comedy show "My Plus One" is set to entertain folks at Friargate Theatre in York later this year.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York students help shape new 117-neighbourhood beside their school
The Joseph Rowntree School pupils visited the Willow Bank site in New Earswick after taking part in workshops to name parts of the scheme.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of young people help shape plans to make York safer
More than 1,800 young people from the York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission have helped shape recommendations to improve safety.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York MP welcomes minister to see transformation of children's services
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, welcomed Georgia Gould, Minister of State for School Standards, on a visit to York Central.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans lodged to operate goods vehicle from site near Wetherby
Greens Contractors Ltd has applied to operate one goods vehicle from a site in Linton, near Wetherby.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire dog walkers urged to try three spooky Halloween routes
Yorkshire country clothing brand Rydale is encouraging dog owners to try the three walks this Halloween.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York farm seeks permission to operate goods vehicle from site
R. Winn & Son, based at Low Farm, Starra Field Lane, Whixley, has applied for a licence to use its own premises as an operating centre.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More York roads and paths to be resurfaced under expanded programme
More roads and pathways in York will be resurfaced and improved as part of a newly expanded highways maintenance programme.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New national festival celebrating classical world to launch in York
The Classics Festival will run from September 3 to 6, 2027, at the Yorkshire Museum and Hospitium.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
East Riding libraries launch new season of live theatre and comedy
East Riding Libraries are set to host a brand-new series of live, interactive events throughout November, known as their BOOKED! programme.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Multiple road closures announced as major utility works get underway
Temporary road closures are set to impact various parts of Leeds as gas, water, and electric works get underway.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
World-class musicians to perform in Harrogate concert series
The Harrogate International Sunday Series will run from January to April 2027 at the Old Swan Hotel.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York singer Twinnie to perform in Love Actually concert tour
York singer Twinnie has been announced as the live vocalist for the UK tour of Love Actually Live in Concert.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Selby venue seeks licence to serve alcohol until early hours
Curly Pepper Trading Ltd has applied for a licence for The Summit, in Scott Road, to sell alcohol from 8am to 2am, Monday to Sunday.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Online dance classes help people with Parkinson’s across York stay active
A weekly online dance programme from Bounceback Exercise is helping people with Parkinson’s stay active from home.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York timber firm named Timber Merchant of the Year at awards
Howarth Timber has been named Timber Merchant of the Year at the Builders’ Merchants Journal (BMJ) Awards.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Village pub protection bid rejected but new landlord says it is 'here to stay'
Wighill’s White Swan pub asset of community value bid rejected, but new landlord Tom Brown says the Tadcaster-area venue will stay open, not become housing.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:41:13 +0000
Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'true gentleman' Sir Patrick Stewart after death
Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Yorkshire-born Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:25:12 +0000
Crash on major road through North Yorkshire - vehicles now moving past slowly
A DIVERSION is in place following a crash, which is understood to include two lorries and car, on the A64 near East Heslerton.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Knifeman burst into York victim's home and stabbed him in the neck
A knifeman stabbed a York victim in the neck after bursting into his home, the city’s crown court heard.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:55:14 +0000
New revamp planned for major York food and drinks venue
New plans to revamp a major York food and drinks venue have been lodged.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
WATCH: man pulls car with penis near York – while dressed as Michael Myers
Strongman John Stephenson dressed as Halloween villain Michael Myers to become the first person in the world to pull a car – with the tip of his penis.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Changes coming to York's Christmas Market and what's happening with parking fees
Changes are coming to York's Christmas Market this year.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0000
Campaigners' victory as plans for giant turbines in David Hockney beauty spot refused
Villagers have claimed victory after winning their battle to stop six giant wind turbines being built in an East Yorkshire beauty spot immortalised by David Hockney.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Much-loved family restaurant in liquidation owing more than £80,000
The company behind a much-loved Bridlington family restaurant has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £80,000.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Crisis' warning over £32.3m black hole facing York amid £240 tax hike claim row
YORK is facing a financial crisis due to a £32.3 million black hole in the council's budget, the leader of its opposition group has warned.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Homelessness charity defends Scarborough HMO plans as 'positive addition' to town
A HOMELESSNESS charity has defended controversial plans to convert a former Scarborough guest house into supported accommodation, saying the scheme would provide a stepping stone to independent living rather than long-term housing.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:12:16 +0000
Knifeman on LNER train had ‘greatest delight on his face’, court told
An LNER train passenger’s barking dog apparently caused a “marauding” knifeman to run away and saved the day for him, as another traveller said the attacker who stabbed 10 people on the service had the “greatest delight on his face”, a cour...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:03:25 +0000
Pub's bid for community asset status rejected — but landlord promises bright future
Wighill’s White Swan pub asset of community value bid rejected, but new landlord Tom Brown says the Tadcaster-area venue will stay open, not become housing.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:44:10 +0000
£18.7m investment announced for new 970-home York garden village
More than £18.7 million will be invested in community infrastructure as part of the Monks Cross Garden Village development on the edge of York.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:28:19 +0000
UPDATED: Poundland, which has six stores on our region, files for administration
Poundland files to appoint administrators, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk as buyers circle parts of the UK discount chain. Stores remain open.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Neighbour praised for stopping 'horrific' attack on woman in her home
Police have praised the courage of a neighbour whose actions stopped an 'horrific' attack that a judge warned could have ended in murder.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
£18.5m Brunswick scheme still leaves public toilet question unanswered
SCARBOROUGH could remain without town centre public toilets even if the Brunswick Centre redevelopment goes ahead, councillors have been told.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
'Manic' start for bustling Yorkshire farm shop and cafe
A bustling farm shop and café at Walton between Wetherby and Tadcaster has launched to many great reviews.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire Water given lowest environmental rating after rise in pollution incidents
Yorkshire Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency after a rise in pollution incidents.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:10:40 +0000
Car stolen in Yorkshire town
A grey Range Rover has been stolen in Harrogate with police appealing for information.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Thug who stamped on woman's head in 'frenzied' revenge attack is jailed
A thug who stamped on a woman’s head in a “frenzied” revenge attack has been jailed, York Crown Court heard.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0000
Hundreds of goths expected in North Yorkshire town this weekend
HUNDREDS of Goths are expected to flock to a North Yorkshire town which celebrates its 32nd anniversary this weekend.

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