York Press

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:12:34 +0000
Vehicle hits building in North Yorkshire town - police on scene
Police and firefighters have been called in after a vehicle hit a building in Castlegate, Scarborough.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Work well underway on York city centre building
Work on the new room2 hotel at the former Swinson House site in Piccadilly in York is coming on apace.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:31:38 +0000
Three flood warnings in place for York, North and East Yorkshire
THREE flood warnings and 28 flood alerts remain in place this morning (December 9) across York, North and East Yorkshire in the wake of recent heavy rainfall.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:34:00 +0000
Teacher struck off for sending sexual messages to student
A North Yorkshire sixth form college teacher who sent sexual social media messages to a student has been struck off.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York bungalow with fully-equipped kitchen hits the market for £450,000
A three-bedroom detached bungalow has hit the market in Haxby, York, for a guide price of £450,000.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Five-bedroom property going up for auction in sought-after York location
A five-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace, located just off Bootham in York, is on sale for £490,000 with William H Brown.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Apology over absence of York’s popular carousel from York Christmas market
Operators of York's much-loved carousel have apologised to families for its absence at this year's Christmas market - but hope to return in 2026.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bidders across the world vie for historic artefact auctioned off in York
A rare piece of religious history - a 'He' bible - has found a new home after being auctioned in York.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: Former 'tranquil oasis' pub in village near York up for rent
A former pub in a village on the outskirts of York - described by some as a 'tranquil oasis' - has come on the market for rent.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ian Eiloart selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Heworth by-election
City of York Council’s Liberal Democrat opposition has announced its candidate for the upcoming Heworth by-election.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Darts roundup: Moorside Bar A continue to dominate league with victory
Moors Darts roundup: Moorside Bar A asserted their dominance at the top of the Moors league with an eight-two victory against Coach House.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York primary school named top in city for UK-wide School Challenge
Copmanthorpe Primary School claimed first place in York and 44th in England in the WOW Walk to School Challenge.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Classic comedy adapted by Emmy award winning writer to be shown in York
Olivier award-winning wit is set to light up the stage in York with a fresh take on a classic comedy.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
York three-bed home in quiet cul-de-sac for sale at £479,950
A three-bedroom semi-detached home in White House Rise, York, is up for sale at a guide price of £479,950.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
‘Unsightly and dangerous’ Grade II listed steps could be repaired
A set of ‘unsightly and dangerous’ Grade II listed steps at Scarborough Museum could be repaired and renovated by the council.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mayor leads new men's mental health pilot in York and North Yorkshire
Men in Mind, a new programme, is being piloted in York and North Yorkshire as part of the men’s mental fitness campaign led by Mayor David Skaith.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Locals are unable to post Xmas cards - whatever next? - letter
Locals are unable to post Xmas cards at Fishergate post box, says our letter writer.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for works at York's Stone Roses Bar to improve safety and accessibility
York indie bar the Stone Roses Bar has lodged plans for works to improve the safety and accessibility of its city centre building.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Abandoned fairground ride found dumped alongside Yorkshire motorway
National Highways recovered over 49,000 items—including a fairground ride and a boat—from UK motorways and A roads in 2025.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Front of Selby Station brought to life with new display
Six large artwork panels created by BTEC Art and Design students from Selby College are now on show at the station.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Event celebrating fatherhood in York named best small festival in the UK
DadFest, a weekend of outdoor activities for dads and children in Bridlington, won Best Small Event at the National Outdoor Events Association awards.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bishy Road parking review as traders claim hikes leave customers 'priced out'
A formal review is set to begin into Bishopthorpe Road parking charges after traders claimed customers were being priced out.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
'Dangerous' man robbed girlfriend after threatening to stab her, court hears
A boyfriend robbed his girlfriend of her mobile phone in a York street after threatening to stab her, a jury at the city’s crown court heard.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:11:24 +0000
Man arrested after attack outside York restaurant
A MAN has been arrested following an attack in Swinegate outside Oscar's.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:51:30 +0000
Hooded youths knock boy to ground and hit him with branches in violent attack
Hooded youths knocked a 14-year-old boy to the ground and hit him with tree branches during a violent incident in York city centre.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:54:57 +0000
House in York community sealed off - police at scene
A HOUSE has been cordoned off with police tape and officers are on the scene in Kirkcroft, Wigginton.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:04:40 +0000
Thief strikes at York Hospital
A thief has stolen a bike at York Hospital in Wigginton Road.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:33:30 +0000
Car hits tree in crash in North Yorkshire
Ambulance and fire crews have been called to a crash in Hazel Bank, Knaresborough.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:17:33 +0000
Car on roof after crash in North Yorkshire - police called in
Police, ambulance and firefighters were called to a crash in York Place, Harrogate.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:24:36 +0000
Popular York businessman vows to stand for election
A POPULAR York businessman says he wants to stand as a local council candidate.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:40:11 +0000
Three Flood warnings in place for York, North and East Yorkshire
THREE flood warnings are in place this morning (December 8) across York, North and East Yorkshire in the wake of recent heavy rainfall.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:01:12 +0000
Two alleged drug dealers banned from re-entering North Yorkshire
Two alleged drug dealers have been banned from re-entering North Yorkshire, according to their bail conditions.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:03:00 +0000
‘We don’t want anyone else dying’: Family plea after teen's death in York river
The family of Leah Bedford has called for lessons to be learned from the 16-year-old’s death in a York river, an inquest has heard.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:55:52 +0000
Woman hit multiple times on head in North Yorkshire assault - police investigate
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about an assault in Harrogate.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:54:37 +0000
Man, 20, back in custody for 'poor behaviour' after police hunt in York
A 20-year-old man is back in custody after he was recalled to prison

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:05:58 +0000
Burglars steal power tools from new housing development in East Yorkshire
Burglars have struck at a housing estate in East Yorkshire.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:41:14 +0000
World famous art piece to feature in new exhibition in York
A new exhibition - including Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa - will bring centuries of Japanese art to life in York.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:44:05 +0000
Two men injured after being attacked by as many as six people in York
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about an assault that took place in Spurriergate, York after two victims were taken to York Hospital.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:17:46 +0000
Tributes to former president of Yorkshire Agricultural Society
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former president of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society who has died unexpectedly at home.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:16:26 +0000
Woman arrested at York property after man suffers injuries
A WOMAN in her 30s has been arrested following an incident at a property near York where a man was found with cuts to his arm.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:26:36 +0000
'The real life Tinsel Town' - homes to stay in for the 'perfect' festive retreat
Quaint cottages in Knaresborough where hit Christmas comedy Tinsel Town was shot are not available to let this festive season.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:21:00 +0000
York event hears on digital transformation and using Lego to boost your firm
A DIGITAL expert who was instrumental in building the DVLA website spoke to the York Business Festival on how businesses need to use technology to help ensure business success.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Santa tours York as festive fun continues - schedule for this week
Santa is spreading festive cheer across York as part of a festive fundraising tradition.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Fully vegan Christmas market to take place in York
A fully vegan Christmas market is set to take place in York next week.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Teenage son ran shop for illegal drugs at mother's house, court told
A dealer who turned his mother’s house into a shop for cocaine, cannabis and ketamine worth thousands on the streets has been jailed.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
N Yorks woman’s arm tattoo is now on her tongue – after skin graft cancer treatment
A Northallerton woman’s arm tattoo is now on her tongue – after a skin graft for cancer treatment.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Major garden centre planned for 'empty' retail park in North Yorkshire
A new garden centre is planned for Thorp Arch retail park, near Tadcaster, which has stood almost empty for six years.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Man must warn police before he books into any hotel or guesthouse nationwide
A North Yorkshire sex offender must tell police 48 hours before he stays at any hotel, guesthouse or other kind of paid accommodation for the next 10 years.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:33:44 +0000
Tickets on sale for Celebrity Traitors winner's Yorkshire appearance... in 2027
A 'national treasure' is bringing his comedy tour to Yorkshire, with general tickets on sale two years in advance of his performance.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:12:43 +0000
Rugby club's plans for 'centenary transformation' receive national and local backing
A North Yorkshire rugby club's plan for a major ‘centenary transformation’ has received national and local support.

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