York Press
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:16:40 +0000Incident in North Yorkshire town centre - firefighters called in
North Yorkshire fire crews were called out to tackle water leaking through the ceiling in Easingwold.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Five-star sheep cuddling retreat launched from family home in Yorkshire
An East Coast family business where you can cuddle sheep is earning five-star reviews following its launch over the summer.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Yorkshire installation firm liquidated with £12,041 deficit
An East Yorkshire construction installation business has gone into liquidation owing more than £12,000.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New gallery could herald 'step change' for York arts and economy as plans unveiled
A new contemporary art gallery planned for York would herald a step change for the city, the director of the business behind it has said.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000More than 300 solar panels could be installed on York buildings' roofs
More than 300 solar panels could be installed on the roof of a York building under new plans.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:58:55 +0000Rising cost pressures hit popular restaurant chain with two York sites
Chain, with restaurants in York, recorded an £11.3m pre-tax loss as rising energy, labour and food costs hit performance despite strong demand.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:43:51 +0000Delays on York ring road as traffic crawls at 10mph
Motorists are experiencing delays on the York ring road this morning.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:24:15 +0000Tent box stolen from vehicle in early-hours North Yorkshire theft
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a tent box was stolen from a vehicle in the early hours of Sunday, November 1.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:08:31 +0000Man arrested after suspected robbery leaves victim needing medical treatment in York
A man has been arrested after a suspected robbery in York city centre which left the alleged victim needing medical treatment.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:42:31 +0000Army apologises after North Yorkshire soldier killed by armoured vehicle gun barrel
Army chief apologises after failings in a training exercise led to the death of Jethro Watson-Pickering, of 1st Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment, on Salisbury Plain.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:30:41 +0000Democrats seize control of Congress in landslide as Trump branded ‘lame duck’
Democrats seize control of US Congress as Donald Trump suffers historic midterm defeats, losing Senate and House majorities in a landslide election result.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Battle lines drawn over plans for self-storage units next to pond in North Yorks
Residents living in Norton are gearing up for battle again to fight the fifth planning application for what they describe as ‘totally inappropriate’ development next to the much loved Lakeside pond in the the town.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000York Castle's dark past as Yorkshire's feared prison and execution site
Millions visit York Castle and climb Clifford's Tower each year, but few realise this was once Yorkshire's most feared prison
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000What you get for £130 at one of York’s leading fine-dining restaurants
A chef is foraging wild ingredients by hand for a bold new seasonal tasting menu at a leading fine-dining restaurant in York.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bangladeshi restaurant in York up for Press Best Curry House award
Woodthorpe Spice, which has served the York community for more than 20 years, is up for an award.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ricky Gervais brings his ‘most personal’ stand-up show yet to York and Leeds
Comedian Ricky Gervais is bringing his 'most personal' stand-up show to York and Leeds as part of a worldwide tour.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000‘Feckless’ burglars who stole 7,000 bottles of gin from Yorkshire distillery jailed
“Feckless” burglars who stole 7,000 bottles of gin from the Sloemotion Distillery, off the A64 between York and Malton, have been jailed.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +0000Top TV star to host York fashion show honouring those touched by cancer
A charity fashion show which will shine a spotlight on people affected by cancer in Yorkshire is set to take place today.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:14:30 +0000Sainsbury's crisp brand closes after 50 years amid administration
A UK crisp company once stocked by major UK supermarkets has ceased trading after 54 years, having fallen into administration.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Award-winning Salon North brings thought-provoking talks to Harrogate
Raworth's Salon North returns to the Crown Hotel on November 12, promising to challenge assumptions and ignite curiosity.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000York school partnership aims to change perceptions of dyslexia
St Peter’s School has teamed up with the global charity Made By Dyslexia to host an event promoting the strengths of Dyslexic Thinking.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Limited-edition lager launched to celebrate decade of Yorkshire whisky
The Filey Bay 10th Anniversary Lager celebrates a decade of whisky-making at the Hunmanby distillery.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Blockbuster thriller The Housemaid to make world premiere in York
A stage adaptation of the blockbuster psychological thriller The Housemaid will make its world premiere at the Grand Opera House York.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York this week, according to petrolprices.com.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Harrogate manufacturer celebrates back-to-back industry awards
Harrogate-based clothing manufacturer, Dishang Group, has won a top industry award for the second year in a row.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000New commercial director joins growing Harrogate robotics firm
Harrogate-based Synthotech Group has welcomed Andy Vine to the role as it targets further expansion in the UK.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Malton distribution firm names new boss to drive future growth
Daniel Vasey has taken up the role at Dennis Distribution LLP, a temperature-controlled logistics specialist.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Santa's Christmas bus brings new festive experience to York
The Santa Story Special, an interactive 90-minute adventure for families, will take place on a CitySightseeing York double-decker bus.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fostering film shaped by York young people nominated for television award
A film about fostering, shaped by young people in York, has been nominated for a Royal Television Society Award.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000York St John University graduates inspire next generation of marketers
York St John University alumni have returned to York Business School to share their career experiences with the next generation of marketing professionals.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:16:19 +0000Christian Horner breaks silence on marriage to Geri after Red Bull firing
Christian Horner says his wife Geri Haliwell-Horner has been an "absolute rock" in the wake of his high-profile exit from Red Bull Racing.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Outstanding' Michelin star restaurant named one of the best in the world
Mýse has been named one of the best restaurants in the world by La Liste - here's why.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire councillors warned jokes and banter can cause offence under new rules
Political parties have been banned from running stalls at markets operated by North Yorkshire Council under new rules which also warn councillors that jokes and banter on social media can cause offence.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:20:36 +0000Ryanair's luggage rule change to affect passengers from next week
Ryanair has confirmed it will alter its luggage rules for passengers at its UK airports.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:18:56 +0000Nationwide launches new savings deal offering one of its best rates
Nationwide has launched a new savings bond offering one of the best fixed rates on the market.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:24:20 +0000TV star says exit from BBC show after 13 years will 'take years to fully process'
Alison O’Donnell has described her departure from BBC crime drama Shetland as “overwhelming”, adding that it will take her "years to get over it".
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:01:00 +00004 adverts banned for promoting prescription-only weight loss pills to UK public
One banned ad appeared on a bus in July and showed a hand holding a white pill beside the words "The weight is over. Voy."
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:06:06 +0000Delays mount after crash in major road near York
Emergency services have been called after a crash in a major road in York.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:08:09 +0000Investigation launched after lorry topples over on York residential street
An investigation is underway this afternoon after a lorry overturned on Ashley Park Road at the junction with Stockton Lane in York.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:10:43 +0000Road cordoned off after lorry overturns in York
A section of Ashley Park Road in York has been cornered off after a lorry was seen overturned.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:10:00 +0000Police officer jailed for seven years for raping woman
A West Yorkshire Police officer has been jailed for seven years for rape after being convicted by a York jury.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:40:00 +0000'He knew the damage he was doing' - fraudster jailed after scamming nearly £400,000
A man who defrauded vulnerable people out of nearly £400,000 has been jailed for more than four years.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000WATCH - fire guts York home leaving pregnant mum and children having to rebuild lives
A fire has gutted a home in Bellfarm Avenue leaving a mother and her young children having to rebuild their lives.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000Major York hotel could get new look
A major York hotel could be set for a new look.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Sci-fi themed petrol station in York could be set for changes
Changes could be coming to a York petrol station adorned with famous sci-fi characters.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:32:46 +0000Disruption on railway lines in Yorkshire
Commuters have been warned of disruption to trains travelling to and from areas in North Yorkshire.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000York restaurant caught using illegal workers drops control change bid
A York restaurant caught using illegal workers has dropped its bid to change how it is run following objections from the Home Office and North Yorkshire Police.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000York school in special measures joins academy trust
A York school which was placed in special measures is joining a growing academy trust.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000£25,000 security plans after Traveller encampment in York
Security measures could be added to a popular playing field recently used by Travellers in Haxby.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:39:43 +0000Crash in North Yorkshire village - police at scene
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Deighton Road, Kirk Deighton.