York Press
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:25:00 +0000Police incident in York village
POLICE and firefighters have been called after reports of an incident in North Moor Gardens, Huntington
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000Music legends smash box office records at North Yorkshire venue
MUSIC legends have smashed box office records at a North Yorkshire venue this summer.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tribute act of legendary singer songwriter announces Yorkshire gig
Joni Mitchell tribute act Hejira announces a new Yorkshire gig
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000'Leave the plaques in York and let history decide on the former Prince Andrew'
'Leave the plaques in York and let history decide on Andrew' - a view from our letter writer? What do you think?
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000One-man stage adaptation of classic novel coming to Scarborough stage
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, a one-man stage adaptation of a classic novel, is coming to the Stephen Joseph Theatre.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Two young men beat up their friend in park - now he has nightmares
Two young men beat up their friend while a third stole alcohol from him in a Selby park, York Crown Court heard.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents in York encouraged to clock up thousands of miles for cancer
Yorkshire Cancer Research launched the 2026 'We Walk for Yorkshire' campaign to support life-saving research.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Malton optometrist urges people to be aware of signs of eye disease
Specsavers Malton is urging people to be aware of the signs of glaucoma.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Young girl uses her creativity talent to help rescue cats across Yorkshire
Autumn Matheson-Bruce is sewing colourful blankets for rescue cats in Yorkshire.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Housing to be built on 'eyesore' site of former North Yorkshire pub
Final plans have been submitted to build housing on the site of the former Royal Oak Inn, in Hirst Courtney, near Selby.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000York care home plays host to a week-long pie-filled feast
Meadowbeck care home in York has marked British Pie Week with a full week of baking and tasting.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP issues warning over proposed 'damaging' tourism levy
Kevin Hollinrake MP argues why a tourism levy will be deeply damaging for local businesses
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hundreds of York pupils to receive life-saving training with new partnership
Hundreds of pupils from Poppleton Road Primary School in York will receive first aid training thanks to a community partnership.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular garden site in Harrogate holding new Easter mystery trail
A new Easter mystery trail is launching at RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000College apprentice in East Yorkshire named best in the country
Ashton Davis, a college apprentice at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire, has been named the best in the country.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Public notice roundup: York car park ticket prices set to increase
York car park ticket prices will go up from April, according to the latest public notice.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire MP joins calls for investigation into heating oil market
North Yorkshire MP Kevin Hollinrake has joined calls for an urgent investigation into the heating oil market.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Art exhibition showcasing works by Ryedale artists opening soon
The Makers of Rye exhibition, celebrating Ryedale artists, is set to open in Sinnington in April.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'As long as I’ve made York proud I’ll take that' - York's BGT star
YORK's Britain's Got Talent sensation feared he was going to have a panic attack - but drew on his city centre busking experience to get through it.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'It's about every person with a disability' - York singer brings stories to life
A MUSICIAN from York has lent her voice to a project which gives a glimpse into the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans revealed for potential new supermarket inside popular York shop
Plans have been revealed to redevelop part of a popular York shop into a new supermarket.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000‘Everyone idolised him' - friends fundraise for family of York man, 35, after death
Friends have launched a fundraiser to support the family of a York man who died from illness aged 35 – and are calling on the community to help.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nearly 80 horses set to take part in popular North Yorkshire race meeting
The annual Hurworth point-to-point horse racing event is returning to Skutterskelfe Park this weekend.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +0000Three arrests in connection with York car shooting
Three people have been arrested after a parked car was shot outside home in Starkey Crescent, York.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:05:06 +0000Man dies after being rescued from River Ouse in York
A man has died after being rescued from the River Ouse by emergency services yesterday afternoon (March 10).
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:44:29 +0000Hunt for wanted man who may be in North Yorkshire
The county's police force issued an appeal for information or sightings of wanted Zafar Iqbal from Nelson in Lancashire.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Life-sized chocolate F1 car to go on display in York city centre TODAY
A life-sized Formula 1 car - crafted entirely from chocolate - is set to turn heads when it goes on display in York city centre today.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Children are going missing everyday' - message at North Yorkshire schools
Harrogate author Christina Gabbitas has taken her message to county schools.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000York residents stranded in Middle East 'battling with insurers'
York Outer MP Luke Charters has spoken in parliament about York residents stranded in the Middle East who are struggling with their insurance companies.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Off the beaten track in beautiful North Yorkshire' - new walking routes launched
THREE modern pilgrimage routes linking North Yorkshire village churches are to be officially launched this month.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:02:27 +0000North Yorkshire woman becomes first Brit to sail 'smallest boat around the world'
Jasmine Harrison, a solo sailor from North Yorkshire, has become the first British woman to circumnavigate the globe in the smallest boat known to complete the voyage
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:41:12 +0000Emergency services called after crash on major North Yorkshire road
Emergency services have been called to a crash on a main road in North Yorkshire.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:37:48 +0000'You realise quickly you can become vulnerable'- mayor takes guided blind walk
The mayor did the walk during a visit to York's MySight charity.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:01:56 +0000‘No records’ on ownership of North Yorkshire clock with possible £20,000 repair bill
THE ownership and future of a North Yorkshire town centre clock with a possible £20,000 repair bill remains uncertain.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:44:06 +0000Sale of well-known York shop gets green light ahead of major redevelopment
The sale comes ahead of the redevelopment of the area and as part of the council's plans for its assets.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:10:11 +0000North Yorkshire town hall could be sold to major leisure developer
A NORTH Yorkshire town hall could be sold to a major leisure developer as part of plans by North Yorkshire Council.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:36 +0000Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash at zebra crossing in York town
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and pedestrian in a town in York.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:10:57 +0000Student, 25, died after sustaining fractured skull in incident at flat, inquest hears
Elliot James Brooksbank, 25, died at Regents Court in Harrogate on December 11, last year.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:02:25 +0000Council urged to ‘stop and think’ ahead of Whitby Cliff Lift’s permanent closure
COUNCIL bosses have been urged to reconsider the permanent closure of Whitby’s Cliff Lift days before a decision is due to be made.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:09:56 +0000North Yorkshire firm boosts management team as it targets growth in 2026
Harrogate company Synergize, who supply fire-resistant cladding and insulation to buildings, has appointed three new directors to its senior management team.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000York university urgently investigating incident inside campus building
The alleged incident took place in the Students’ Union Lounge at the site in Lord Mayors Walk on Saturday, March 7.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:40:41 +0000New partner appointed at growing North Yorkshire law firm
Harrogate-based law firm Raworths has appointed Karl Dembicki as partner to its Trusts, Wills and Estates team.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:11:39 +0000What crowds in York city centre are making of this life-size chocolate display
The KitKat F1 car has been brought by Nestlé to the birthplace of the two-fingered biscuit and the equivalent of 16,900 bars were used in the 350kg sculpture.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:08:57 +0000'A lovely fellow'- tributes to former York sheriff and leading Green activist
Jonathan Tyler was the first candidate to stand for Parliament for the forerunner to the Green Party.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:49:00 +0000Meet the York artist giving a ‘voice to the voiceless’
York artist Sharon McDonagh has launched RARE Collective aiming to give a voice to people who feel they are not heard.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:26:14 +0000New CEO appointed at growing York software company
York-based employee-tracker software company Vismo has appointed a new CEO.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:20:34 +0000Traitors star joins cast at York premiere of hit show
A STAR from hit TV series The Traitors is joining the cast for the York premiere of an internationally-acclaimed show.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:38 +0000Two taken to hospital after fight in York - police investigate serious assault
TWO people needed hospital treatment following a serious assault in York city centre.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:38:28 +0000North Yorkshire issued Met Office weather warning due to strong winds and heavy rain
York and other areas of North Yorkshire have been issued a Met Office weather warning for strong winds, along with heavy rain this week
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:29:27 +0000Major York science employer takes over South African-based business
Major York employer Fera Science Ltd has taken over Ootha Minerals of South Africa.