York Press

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Raising the roof at new community hub for York
THEY'RE raising the roof at New Earswick Boxing (KO) for Kindness.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Chromebooks for pupils in isolation at York school
PUPILS at York High School in Acomb have benefitted from a generous donation of Chromebooks from York's Rotary clubs.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:34:37 +0000
Car bonnet ‘jumped on’ and windscreen smashed in York
A car’s windscreen has been smashed outside a working men’s club in Haxby.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:19:25 +0000
York home ‘ransacked’ during burglary
A Huntington home has been “ransacked” during a burglary, police said.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:09:00 +0000
Charming weekend walk takes you from ancient forts to a pretty village church
This week's walk heads west from Richmond and takes you high on to Whitcliffe Scar to the hamlet of Marske

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:05:28 +0000
Man assaulted in North Yorkshire coastal town
A man has been assaulted in Whitby - with police now appealing for information.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:46:39 +0000
York home filled with smoke after fire - emergency services called
Emergency services have been called to a home in Stublowe Place, off Hull Road, after a fire caused smoke to billow through the property.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:30:16 +0000
Dog and owner stuck 20ft down well in North Yorkshire are rescued
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a dog and its owner stuck 20ft down a well in Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:03:00 +0000
Key advice event to be held in North Yorkshire
A FREE information event help people better understand Parkinson’s is being held next week.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
York quantity surveyor credits apprenticeship for his career
A York Quantity Surveyor is crediting an apprenticeship in building a successful career as a Quantity Surveyor.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Grant awarded for community energy projects in North Yorkshire
A NORTH Yorkshire organisation has been given funding two new community energy feasibility projects.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000
Séances, table rapping, and spirit photography - story of spiritualism in York
From parlour séances and table rapping to spirit photography - DAVID WILSON investigates the history of spiritualism in York

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:23:00 +0000
'What to with old recycling boxes - try to think outside the box!'
Our reader asks 'What to with old recycling boxes - try to think outside the box!'

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the latest weekend weather forecast for York from the Met Office
The Met Office has released its forecast across York, predicting a cold and grey weekend.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former pub landlords face court bill of £27,530 over overcrowded house
Two landlords whose pub closed suddenly last November face a court bill of more than £27,500 after they were convicted of running an overcrowded house.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the 'two Jills' who have been nominated for Lord Mayors Commendation Award
Two friends, Jill Johnson and Gill Hagyard, have each been nominated for the Lord Mayor’s Commendation Scheme in York.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds of free books given to schools thanks to Premier League programme
Free books have been gifted by the York City Football Club Foundation to primary schools to support literacy, thanks to the Premier League.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York Racecourse team helps to transform local hospital gardens
The team from York Racecourse has spent a day volunteering at Brainkind’s neurological hospital and Clements Hall in South Bank.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
WATCH - York singer to take to the stage on Britain's Got Talent tonight
A well-known singer from York will take the stage on Britain's Got Talent tonight.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thomas the Tank Engine to visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Childhood favourite Thomas the Tank Engine is set to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Villages near York to benefit from multi-million-pound Yorkshire Water work
Yorkshire Water is investing £3.3m in upgrades to its water and wastewater networks in villages near York.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'You're not suffering alone' - support for York woman with devastating illness
Paula Chaplin from Barlby read The Press' story about Niamh Robbins’ account of living with endometriosis and her campaigning to raise awareness and got in touch.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why I'm glad I pledged not to have pizza or pasta at this popular York Italian
Why I'm glad I pledged not to have pizza or pasta at this popular York Italian restaurant.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire households given helping hand to cut down on food waste
A series of public events across North Yorkshire will take place during Food Waste Action Week.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Harry Styles 'tribute' train in York celebrating singer's Wembley residency
A special Harry Styles tribute train experience is stopping off in York to delight fans ahead of the singer's new album.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home holds 'fabulous' Mother's Day afternoon tea for residents
Mulberry Court in Rawcliffe, York, recently held a "fabulous" Mother’s Day afternoon tea experience.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire beach 'pretty as ever' in 400-year-old spa town among Britain's best
Find out why Scarborough's South Bay has been named among Britain's best beaches by Condé Nast Traveller and if it beats North Bay

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New national trail along scenic coast-to-coast route hoping to boost businesses
Businesses along the North Yorkshire coast are set to benefit from a rise in visitors along a scenic 192-mile route.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:29:00 +0000
Violent men and thieves sentenced at York Magistrates Court
Two travelling thieves who came to York to steal and ended up in jail were among defendants sentenced recently at the city's magistrates court.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:25:00 +0000
Why people still talk about what happened in this 1970s York school hall today
We look back at one of the coolest gigs in York - when rock band Hawkwind played York's Nunthorpe School in 1970. Were you there?

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
First look at how £1.25 million barn conversion near York could look
Images have been released showing how a £1.25 million barn conversion in Flaxton, between York and Malton, could look.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Romans set to descend on York - here’s when
Romans are set to descend on York as the Eboracum Roman Festival returns to the city in May.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Nationwide warns borrowers 'rates are climbing' - here’s how much you could pay
Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25%. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
‘Hidden’ Blue Badge parking rules catching drivers out – what you need to know
A mobility expert has revealed the most common mistakes that lead to fines of up to £1,000.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis on the little-known HMRC rule that lets families pass on £1m tax-free
Families could pass on up to £1 million without paying inheritance tax, according to a new beginner’s guide from money expert Martin Lewis.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
UK drivers warned as speed camera myth could land you in serious trouble
What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Great British Food Festival returns to Harewood House this May
The Great British Food Festival will return to Harewood House in Leeds this bank holiday weekend

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:56:23 +0000
BBC confirms Gladiators won’t air in usual slot tonight as schedule changes again
Find out when Gladiators will be on TV tonight (March 7) as BBC confirms another schedule change for series three

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:54:56 +0000
Man arrested after alleged serious sexual assault near York pub
A man has been arrested after an alleged serious sexual assault near a York Wetherspoons, police said.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:21:09 +0000
Wanted man believed to be in York suburb, say police
Police are looking for a wanted man who they believe may be in a York suburb.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:48:41 +0000
'My heart sank' - tea room owners speak out after historic building is damaged again
One of York's oldest buildings was damaged after it is believed to have been hit by a lorry.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:35 +0000
Calls to protect 'golden egg’ of North Yorkshire
A MAYOR in North Yorkshire has called for better communication to protect the ‘golden egg’ of the county.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:05:44 +0000
York pub revamp blocked as owners in talks for someone to take it on
It comes as the pub's owners are in talks for a potential new licensee.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:49:49 +0000
Why scarcity of water is already a reality for businesses in Scotland
As water supply issues grow across the country, improving efficiency is becoming essential for businesses seeking resilience, cost savings and sustainability progress says Tom Abel, who is Director of Sustainability Services at Business Stream

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000
Vehicle damages historic building in York city centre
One of York's oldest buildings has been damaged after what is believed to have been a delivery van drove into it.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'We’ve increased our funding pot to £300,000' - cash giveaway boost
Persimmon Charitable Foundation is launching a £300,000 cash giveaway to help children and young people.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'She's one to watch!' - sports star successes at top York school
TWO superstar pupils at The Mount School in York are riding high after achieving sporting success.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:22:29 +0000
Cricket club in North Yorkshire town gets go-ahead for pavilion extension
A CLUB’S  plan to build a side extension to its existing pavilion has been given the green light.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:17:59 +0000
New 'state-of-the-art' help points to be installed at North Yorkshire station
NEW state-of-the-art help points that connect passengers to a call centre will be installed at Scarborough Station following the approval of plans.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Group of men try to steal e-bike from children in North Yorkshire village
A group of men tried to steal an electric bike from three children in Cliffe, near Selby, police have said.

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