York Press

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:07:17 +0000
Thieves target home in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police said a Kubota digger was stolen by four men who loaded it into a white van before driving off on Friday, February 20.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'Opening something permanent in York feels right' - Roman Kitchen at popular pub
YORK chef Alessandro Venturi is set to take over the kitchen at Fossgate Tap.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I felt this was a story that needed telling' - North Yorkshire author
NORTH Yorkshire author Neil McGoohan, who lives in Minskip, near Boroughbridge and is passionate about railway history, has just published a new book.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:10:39 +0000
Bird flu outbreak hits area near North Yorkshire town
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a commercial poultry farm to the north-west of Pickering yesterday (March 3).

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0000
Yorkshire 'pre-loved' luxury fashion brand announces new co-owner
A North Yorkshire 'pre-loved' luxury fashion brand has announced a new co-owner.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +0000
Yorkshire dog academy to exhibit at premier dog show
A leading Yorkshire-based canine rehabilitation and education provider will be taking its expertise to one of the world’s biggest dog events this week.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:07:00 +0000
Memories of a York supermarket we sadly lost
Readers share their memories of when Tesco first came to York - do you remember this long-gone store?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Top chef Marco Pierre White and rave reviews boost new North Yorkshire restaurant
A TOP celebrity chef is boosting a Harrogate fish and chip restaurant in addition to it receiving rave reviews since it opened in December.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire business celebrates five award wins
A NORTH Yorkshire business is celebrating five wins for its products.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
East Yorkshire care home residents step into role of firefighters during visit
Windsor Court care home residents in East Yorkshire recently stepped into the role of a firefighter during a special visit from their local crew.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council set to spend up to £477,000 on vapes to help people quit smoking
North Yorkshire Council is set to spend up to £477,000 on e-cigarettes to help residents quit smoking.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public consultations on adult social care services to be held in East Riding
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting residents to share their views on adult social care services at in-person events later this month.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire housing development nearing completion
David Wilson Homes’ Chaloners Green development in North Yorkshire could soon welcome its newest residents as it nears completion.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thirsk resident rediscovers her passion for baking thanks to care home
Hambleton Grange care home in Thirsk has helped one resident, Jill Newsom, rediscover her lifelong passion for baking.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
UK pastry champion opens new patisserie shop in The Shambles
Florian Poirot, a UK pastry champion, has opened a new patisserie in The Shambles.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sex offender who stabbed man in motiveless attack may never be released, court hears
A sex offender repeatedly stabbed another man in an unprovoked, motiveless attack, York Crown Court heard. Liam Rodgers had previously sexually assaulted a woman by the River Nidd at night.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Iconic' North Yorkshire nightclub hits the market with search for new operators
NEW operators are wanted for an 'iconic' North Yorkshire nightclub.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES - York warehouse owned by historic firm listed for sale at over £2m
A central York warehouse, which is ripe for redevelopment, is currently on the market for a little over £2 million.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New tool helping early career teachers get a job in Yorkshire
The Personal Statement Builder, launched by Teaching Vacancies, aims to support early career teachers in securing their first roles.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It will continue to spread and there is no cure' - York woman on devastating illness
Niamh Robbins from Strensall is raising awareness of endometriosis, an incurable condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Yes, it's yellow!' - York shop explains controversial repaint ahead of opening
A new city centre shop in York has explained its quirky and controversial new paint job ahead of its opening.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in and around York
Here is a list of the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Travelling play inspired by stories from East Riding to hit the road
East Riding Libraries have teamed up with Mikron Theatre for Top of the Wold, a new production touring the region this month.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire housebuilder supports upkeep of local cemetery
Barratt Homes has made a £300 donation to support the upkeep of a community cemetery in Copmanthorpe.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire-based media company screening new documentary in London
York-based media company Aesthetica will be screening its latest documentary in London later this month.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Environmental group's new film exploring bold vision for local change
Extinction Rebellion Harrogate is hosting a free screening of Power Station on Saturday, March 7.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rat infestations rise across Yorkshire amid mild and wet weather
Yorkshire has seen a sharp rise in rodent activity, with a 20 per cent increase in infestations across the counties.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Housebuilder donates to support upkeep of community cemetery near York
A North Yorkshire housebuilder has donated funds to support the upkeep of a community cemetery in Copmanthorpe.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
East Riding athlete to attempt to break three new Guinness World Records
Angus Leckonby, a rising athlete in East Riding, will attempt to break three Guinness World Records backed by Soanes Poultry.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New scheme launched supporting business growth in York and North Yorkshire
A new funding programme aims to help businesses across York and North Yorkshire unlock their growth potential.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Neo-Nazi ideas resurfacing' shows need to boost 'culture of the people' in York
Warnings over the rise of neo-Nazi ideas come as a new Cultural Strategy was approved for York.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York installs new 'walk of fame' for unsung female heroes of the rail industry
A Hollywood-style walk of fame celebrating the unsung women of the railway industry has arrived at York station.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'My council tax is going up by twice as much as my pension'
Today I found out my council tax is going up by twice as much as my pension, says our lead letter writer.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Drinker attacked woman after she bought him 'fishbowl' drink, court hears
A man threw a woman around causing bruising all over her body after she bought him a "fishbowl" drink in a York Wetherspoons pub, York Crown Court heard.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Estate agent appointed to sell £1 million 'designer' homes in new York development
An estate agent boss has said he is “pleased” to be leading the sale of million-pound homes which form a new high-end development off Fulford Road in York.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:21:09 +0000
Fix your energy bills now: Experts warn cheap deals could disappear within hours
Wholesale gas has surged to a 12-month high. Experts warn fixed deals below the Price Cap are being pulled fast. Here’s why acting now matters.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:16:48 +0000
Urgent search continues for North Yorkshire soldier - missing since Valentine's
AN URGENT search is still under way for a missing North Yorkshire soldier who was last seen more than two weeks ago.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:06:08 +0000
Man wanted on recall to prison for breaching licence and poor behaviour
A man believed to be in North Yorkshire is wanted on recall to prison following poor behaviour and a breach of his licence.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:29:36 +0000
Two people seriously injured in crash that closed A64 for several hours
Two people have been left seriously injured after a crash which closed the A64 in North Yorkshire for several hours, police said.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Date set for popular York nursery to reopen
St Paul's Nursery in Holgate is getting ready to reopen in April.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:49:44 +0000
Rescue flight set to run in 'coming days' for Brits stranded in Middle East nation
The Government will run a rescue flight to Muscat in Oman to help Britons stranded out in the Middle East

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:14:46 +0000
Man dies at property in North Yorkshire - police appeal for help
Police want to trace relatives of a man who has died in North Yorkshire.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:14:11 +0000
Young person gets stuck in safety gate in coastal North Yorkshire town
A young person has become stuck in a safety gate in a coastal North Yorkshire town.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:09:40 +0000
Rail passengers urged to check before travelling as major work on York line continues
York rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel ahead of work on the East Coast Main Line.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:59:42 +0000
North Yorkshire woman faces court martial after £60million ship sank in Pacific
A Harrogate woman is to be court martialled in New Zealand after the ship she was in charge off sank in the Pacific Ocean.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:37:54 +0000
Crisis aid for struggling York households falls by £1m as new grants approved
Councillors have approved a new £1.6m package of cost of living support funded through a £1bn Government anti-poverty drive.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:33:35 +0000
York hospice thanks donor after being given three new cars
A York hospice have thanked an anonymous donor after three cars have been donated to deliver free care to those with life-limiting illnesses.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000
New play about Anne Boleyn making its way to York stage
A play exploring the life and legacy of Anne Boleyn is coming to Theatre@41 in York.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:23:22 +0000
Whitby Town Council’s plan to take over Old Town Hall progressing
WHITBY Town Council is progressing its plan to manage and operate Whitby’s Grade II* listed Old Town Hall.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000
Sarah Everard ‘added to the beauty of the world’, says mother five years after death
Sarah Everard “added to the beauty of the world”, her mother has said in an article for British Vogue five years after the 33-year-old was murdered.

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