York Press

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:39:37 +0000
Seven time Grammy-winner to play final show in North Yorkshire
A seven time Grammy award winning artist will bring her 2026 UK tour to a close with a headline show in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:34:54 +0000
Firefighters called to crash on major road in North Yorkshire
Selby fire crews have been called to a crash on the A63 in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:21:06 +0000
LIVE: Ongoing police incident in York - guard and cordon in place
- Two properties in Trinity Lane are behind a police cordon this morning - It is reported that an ambulance went to one of the addresses yesterday afternoon - A police guard is at the scene

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:19:56 +0000
Ongoing police incident in centre of York - scene under guard and road closed
Two properties in Trinity Lane are currently cordoned off and a guard is alongside this morning (February 20)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:32:00 +0000
Weekend festival celebrating Yorkshire food starts - events for all the family
As Yorkshire's annual Rhubarb Festival begins we pick out what's on this weekend for all the family

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire town council thanks community heroes
COMMUNITY heroes have been recognised by a North Yorkshire town council.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:40:03 +0000
Youths told to move out of North Yorkshire town centre by police
Youths have been directed by police out of a North Yorkshire town centre in an operation which could last up to 48 hours.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000
‘He wanted to live’ - mum pleads for full investigation after son's river death
'He was shouting for help - he wanted to live', said the grieving mother of a York student as she called for a full investigation into his river death.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Documentary exploring online safety set to premiere in York next month
Molly Vs The Machines, a documentary about the tragic death of Molly Russell and her father's fight for online safety, will premiere in York.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Film expert who worked on Marvel franchise to speak at York university
Professor Andrew McNamara will speak at York St John University on February 25, exploring the influence of generative AI on art and design.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Parking charges - the changes in York coming this spring
Changes to City of York Council's parking charge rates come as part of the authority's budget for the 2026/7 financial year.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Historic York gem has been ‘Disneyfied’ - is this progress?
'This historic York gem has been ‘Disneyfied’ - is this progress?' asks our letter writer.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Harrogate MP praises Active Against Cancer programme in recent visit
Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has praised the Active Against Cancer programme during a recent visit.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Children urged to stay away from power lines over half-term
Northern Powergrid urges Yorkshire, North East and Lincolnshire families to discuss electricity safety with children during February half-term. Stay safe near power lines.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I visited a North Yorkshire chippy James Martin adores and it doesn’t get any better
I visited Whitby's Magpie Cafe in North Yorkshire adored by local TV chef James Martin and fish and chip shops don't get better than this

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New café run by young entrepreneurs opens at Yorkshire business centre
A new café, Corgi & Cream, is now open at Goole’s RaisE Business Centre.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Law firm promotes solicitor to lead Malton-based office
Louise Davis has taken on the role of Head of the firm’s Malton office at Ware & Kay Solicitors.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents invited to put questions to North Yorkshire Fire Service
Residents are being invited to take part in a meeting where they can put questions to the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nurse at Barchester's Meadowbeck Care Home celebrates 25 years of service
Hilary, who works as a nurse at Meadowbeck Care Home, is celebrating 25 years of service.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Unspent funding of £300 million a missed opportunity for Yorkshire firms'
Yorkshire employers have missed out on £300m in Apprenticeship Levy funding, hindering workforce upskilling and worsening regional digital skills gaps.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Highly acclaimed satire show coming to Stephen Joseph Theatre next month
Meet Fred, a "darkly funny and internationally acclaimed satire" show, is set to take to the stage at The Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Helmsley Walled Garden in York to reopen to the public with free entry offer
Helmsley Walled Garden is set to reopen to the public next month, offering free entry on March 1.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Award-winning York hairdresser reflects on first successful year in business
An award-winning business owner has reflected on her first successful year owning a York hair salon.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
High-flying York manager attacked woman saying 'I'll kill you, you would like that'
High-flying global personnel manager Nathan Riley told a former girlfriend he would kill her and "you would like that", York Crown Court heard.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Upgrade your home's warmth with local expertise from The Radiator Hub with 15% off
As the temperatures continue to dip and we all look to make our homes cosier, The Radiator Hub is here to help homeowners and local tradespeople find the perfect balance of style, warmth, and value

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Two teenagers found dead at East Yorkshire holiday park - man, 33, arrested
Two teenagers have been found dead at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington, police say.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:10:28 +0000
Section of major York road reopens after crash
A main road in York has reopened after a crash at a junction.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Top level talks to tackle hospital traffic in York and North Yorkshire
THE mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith has started work to tackle traffic congestion around hospitals.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:49:29 +0000
Boss ‘shocked’ after being billed £2,700 for ‘unauthorised flags’
THE boss of a North Yorkshire firm says he’s ‘shocked’  after being billed more than £2,700 for putting up ‘unauthorised flags’ in a popular resort.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:05:18 +0000
Severe delays after obstruction in major York road
Severe delays are growing in a major York road after a ‘obstruction’ on the carriageway.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:17:00 +0000
Warning to residents after break-ins in this part of York
A WARNING has been issued to residents after a spate of '2-in-1' burglaries in the west of York.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:55:50 +0000
Real whale bones can't be found to replace historic Whitby landmark
‘ALL realistic avenues’ for replacing Whitby’s Whale Bone Arch with real whale bones have been exhausted.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:26:02 +0000
Man seriously injured after aircraft crashes into North Yorkshire sculpture garden
A man in his 20s is in serious condition after a light aircraft crashed into a sculpture garden in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:08:02 +0000
Van left extensively damaged after suspect attempts theft in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a suspect attempted to steal a van in Scarborough.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Changes coming to York's ResPark permit charges
The new rates for residential parking (ResPark) permits come as part of City of York Council's budget plans for this year.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:46:42 +0000
Yorkshire coastal town home to 2016 film with Bill Nighy among best places to retire
Why this Yorkshire coastal town near York, which is home to 2016 film Dad's Army with Bill Nighy, has been named among UK's best places to retire

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:48:55 +0000
WATCH - Teen and 21-year-old woman arrested after 160mph police chase
A teen boy and a 21-year-old woman have been arrested on burglary charges after a 160mph pursuit in York in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:40:39 +0000
Major bank has £2.5bn to lend in Yorkshire & Humberside
A major bank says more than £2.5 billion of new finance can be available to businesses across Yorkshire & Humber in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:46:23 +0000
Seriously injured pedestrian dies after North Yorkshire crash
A pedestrian has been killed after a crash in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:27:24 +0000
King Charles releases first statement following arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
King Charles has shared his first statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:12:08 +0000
More than 150 jobs lost as East Yorkshire vehicle firm goes under
A specialist East Yorkshire company that converted vehicles for use by the emergency services has closed with the loss of 157 jobs.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:19:55 +0000
Booking system introduced to tackle queuing traffic at York tip amid complaints
City of York Council has introduced a new booking system in an effort to tackle long running issues with queues and congestion at a household waste site.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:02:44 +0000
Starbucks opens tomorrow in former York pub
A Starbucks café opens tomorrow in a former pub at Fulford, York.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:40:46 +0000
What is misconduct in public office as former Duke of York is arrested?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on charges of misconduct in public office.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:22 +0000
Appeal after council blocks removal of ‘healthy’ pine tree
A SCARBOROUGH resident is appealing the council’s refusal of his retrospective application to cut down a large tree outside a residential property.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:15:34 +0000
Investigation opened after house fire in North Yorkshire city
The cause of a house fire on a main road in Ripon attended by three North Yorkshire firefighting crews is being investigated.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000
'Reasons why life in Norway is better than in York and the UK'
Ex-pat Joshua Bolton lists his reasons why life in Norway is better than in York and the UK

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:25:00 +0000
Secrets of historic city pub that gave us York's 'Dick Whittington'
Secrets of city pub The Black Swan in Peasholme Green - which gave us York's own Dick Whittington

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:01:26 +0000
Teenage girl harassed in separate incidents at North Yorkshire town shop
A teenage girl has been harassed in separate incidents in a shop in December and January.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:35:05 +0000
Naked man approaches woman on path in York
A naked man exposed himself to a woman on a path close to a busy park and ride and a college in York.

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