York Press

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:29:36 +0100
Major fire in Yorkshire - firefighters from three counties tackling blaze
A large wood chipping fire in an East Yorkshire village is ongoing, being tackled by crews from three counties. Residents north of the village of Heck in the direction of Selby are being asked to keep doors and windows closed

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Our lives are in limbo' - asylum plan fears in village near York
Residents say months of uncertainty have left their lives “in limbo” following government plans for the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York area where 'nature can thrive' could get protected status
An area of York held up as a haven for nature could be granted protected status.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:27:37 +0100
Popular North Yorkshire actor confirmed as host of prime time show
A POPULAR North Yorkshire actor has been confirmed as one of the hosts of a prime-time television programme.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:09:38 +0100
MP supports targeted help with rising energy bills in North Yorkshire
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has backed further targeted support for households struggling with energy costs, saying she would be ‘surprised’ if ministers did not provide additional help in the future.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0100
North Yorkshire steam gala hailed as best in years
A railway's annual steam gala has been hailed as its best in years.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0100
Man who 'disappeared' on stag do after heart attack raises funds for hospital
A MAN who had a heart attack after 'disappearing' on a stag weekend is raising funds for the hospital which helped save his life..

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0100
Village pipe organ reaches 150-year milestone
A village is tuning up for a musical milestone.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:23:00 +0100
York University don's driving caused woman to suffer life-changing injuries
A long-serving University of York don and AI specialist caused a crash on the A19 that left a woman with life-changing injuries the city's magistrates heard.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0100
York networking event to return with new high-energy SUPERNetworking Sprint
A networking event will return to York in early November.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Welcome to the world of PM Baldrick Burnham', says York letter writer
York Press readers criticise the PM, praise children’s activities at the York Food Festival and clarify the status of Scarborough’s cliff lift.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cleaning company enters liquidation owing more than £130,000
Whitby cleaning company Seaside Cottages Ltd enters liquidation owing £132,211, with HMRC owed £67,211 and its sole director £63,600, report says.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York domestic abuse victim stole from Sainsbury's 'out of necessity', court told
A woman fleeing domestic abuse stole 7 times in a month from Sainsbury's in Monks Cross “out of necessity, York magistrates heard.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thriving York law firm celebrates 10 years after growing to serve 48 UK cities
A York law firm has marked 10 years of growth and success with a special celebration.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Staff owed six-figures as Whitby construction firm is liquidated
Staff were left unpaid at a Whitby construction company that has entered into liquidation owing almost £200,000.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thug jailed for breaking woman's arm in York city centre street - 4 years ago
York magistrates have jailed a domestic abuser four years after he broke his partner's arm in a city centre street.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leeds Bradford Airport insists night flight changes will NOT increase noise
Leeds Bradford Airport has insisted that proposed changes to its night-time operations will not lead to an increase in noise.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Phase two of North Yorkshire housing scheme unveiled after first phase sells out
The second phase of a housing development has been unveiled following the sell-out of its first phase.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York school shortlisted for national award
A York school has been named among the top in the country for a prestigious education award.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Have a look inside this stylish period home for sale in York
A stylish period home has hit the market in Albemarle Road, York, for £375,000.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
New publican sought for popular Yorkshire village pub
A publican is being sought to take over the Grey Horse in Barlby, near Selby.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York residents asked to help shape city's development until 2045
City of York Council launched a public consultation on September 28 to gather feedback on the early stages of its refreshed plan.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:24:08 +0100
James Herriot's children to unveil plaque at his former home
James Herriot’s children Jim Wight and Rosie Page will unveil a Blue Plaque honouring Alf Wight at Rowardennan, his former Thirsk home, on October 8.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £200,000 boost to improve workplaces across York and North Yorkshire
Pro-Development has secured £200,000 to continue its work under the Thriving Workplaces and People programme.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue plaque to honour All Creatures Great and Small author at Thirsk home
A blue plaque will be unveiled in tribute to the author behind All Creatures Great and Small, known as James Herriot.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Museum Gardens named among Yorkshire's best for third year running
York Museum Gardens managed by York Museums Trust, won a Platinum Award and Best in Category at Yorkshire in Bloom.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sell-out Halloween event returns to York Mansion House this October
A one-night-only Halloween event hosted by the York Civic Party, will be held this October.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire housebuilder sponsors milestone 150th Driffield Show
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has sponsored the 150th annual Driffield Show.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween Singo Bingo returns to East Yorkshire brewery this October
Wold Top Brewery will host the Halloween Singo Bingo event at Hunmanby Grange this Halloween.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire landscapes meet gardens of Suzhou at upcoming free event
A free event will bring together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes at York St John University's Creative Centre.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire farmers invited to Harrogate debate on improving farm safety
The 2026 Future Farmers Autumn Debate will be taking place on November 23 at the Pavilions of Harrogate.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major York festival returns with five days of film, music, games and tech
The BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival will take place in York this November.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children can explore 10,000 years of York history at new archaeology club
A new Young Archaeologists Club has launched in York, at 2nd St Thomas's Scouts.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York PR agency secures three new clients in engineering, technology and rail
Partners PR, based in York, announced three new client contracts across the engineering, technology, and rail sectors.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Pride celebrates biggest-ever festival as more than 30,000 attend
York Pride has celebrated its biggest-ever event in May, drawing more than 30,000 attendees to the Knavesmire.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artisan markets return to Harrogate and Knaresborough for autumn weekend
Little Bird Made will bring its artisan markets to Knaresborough and Harrogate this October.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire couple bring floating sound baths to swimming pools across UK
Yorkshire-based wellness business, Synergy Body & Mind, is offering floating sound baths at swimming pools in the UK.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stamford Bridge care home hosts talk on support for people with sight loss
Stamford Bridge Beaumont has welcomed a specialist visitor to talk about sight loss support and services.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chef with 45 years of experience takes on new role at Pickering bistro
Andrew Lees has taken on the role of head chef at the bistro at Mickle Hill retirement village in Pickering.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire town with Michelin-starred restaurant named among top places for foodies
Helmsley has been named one of the best places to visit if you are a foodie thanks to its beautiful cafés and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:23:31 +0100
M&S brings back retro item 70 years after it first appeared on shelves
M&S has brought back an iconic retro selection box from the 1950s packed with biscuits from its current range.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:22:24 +0100
M&S announces major change coming to 100 stores across the UK next spring
M&S has announced a partnership with a huge beauty brand that will be launching in 100 stores around the UK next spring.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:21:30 +0100
Richard Hammond hits new roadblock at £2m mansion
Top Gear and The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has hit a fresh roadblock in plans for his new £2m mansion in Wales, after multiple court cases.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:20:35 +0100
Greggs plans to close four factories with 740 jobs at risk in major shake-up
Greggs plans to close four manufacturing sites with around 740 jobs expected to be lost as part of a £60m overhaul of its food production operations.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:58:29 +0100
Greggs plans to close four factories with 740 jobs at risk in major shake-up
Greggs plans to close four manufacturing sites with around 740 jobs expected to be lost as part of a £60m overhaul of its food production operations.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:19:57 +0100
Bid to prosecute King Charles III reaches international court
A bid to prosecute King Charles III reached an international court before being thrown out

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Who could have sway in 'fundamental part of York's traditions'
The political party which could get to choose York's next Lord Mayor has been named.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:37:25 +0100
Teenager arrested in connection with fatal crash in North Yorkshire released
A 17-year-old boy arrested in connection with a crash on the A163 at Barlby, near Selby, that saw a teenager killed and two people injured has been released from custody.

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