York Press

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I was gobsmacked'- York's last surviving D-Day veteran on getting top honour
York's last surviving D-Day veteran has said he is very humbled to have been awarded a top honour.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0100
Hidden medieval site closed for decades reopens to visitors in York
A historic hospital site at St Leonard's in York is being brought back for the public to experience.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:29:28 +0100
Homes in York suburbs left without water due to burst mains
Yorkshire Water is advising its customers in YO10 and YO31 postcodes, Osbaldwick and Tang Hall they may be experiencing no water or low pressure this morning (Friday, July 17).

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:13:52 +0100
Fire deliberately started close to popular park in York suburb - police called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Acomb were called to James Backhouse Place in Acomb around 7.15pm yesterday (Thursday, July 16).

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I've never seen as many fire engines in a 36-hour period - well done everyone'
With the fire at Malton Hospital, then lots of fires in and around Hovingham and further afield, many on farmers’ land - it was good to see community spirit alive, says our letter writer.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stage-grown sunflowers on sale to support Scarborough theatre and cancer charity
The blooms, seen in Calendar Girls the Musical and currently running at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, are being sold to support Blood Cancer UK.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Legendary football trophy to go on display in North Yorkshire town
Football fans are in for a treat this weekend as a legendary trophy goes on display in Malton.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York care home hosting summer fair to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society
Care UK’s Chocolate Works is hosting a summer fair to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ripon Grammar under-14 teams crowned North Yorkshire champions
Ripon Grammar's cricket teams have achieved double success as both under-14 teams won North Yorkshire School titles.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival of Words unveils packed programme across East Riding this autumn
The East Riding Festival of Words is celebrating books, ideas, and storytelling this October.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire company up for top awards for work in Manchester and Oxford
A brick manufacturer has been shortlisted for two awards at the 2026 Brick Awards.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridlington Spa announces packed summer entertainment programme
Bridlington Spa has unveiled a full line-up of shows for the school holidays.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Irish pub on North Yorkshire coast applies for new licence
A popular Irish pub on the North Yorkshire coast has applied for a new licence from the council.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Second World War air raid shelter to be rescued and moved to new home in York
A Stanton air raid shelter in the grounds of The Retreat in Heslington Road and will be moved to Murton Park off Murton Lane, where it will join the educational experience exploring life on the wartime home front.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire road closure dates announced in latest public notice
North Yorkshire Council has announced multiple temporary road closures in Malton and Thornton-le-Clay.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire brewery bringing back its popular Oktoberfest beer festival
Wold Top Brewery, based in Wold Newton, will host its popular Oktoberfest beer festival in September.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grand Opera House York to stage well-known psychological thriller
The Silence of the Lambs will run at the Grand Opera House in York from March 15 to 20, 2027.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rail apprenticeship scheme celebrates first graduates in York
PlanBEE Rail recently celebrated its first cohort of graduates during a ceremony held at the National Railway Museum in York.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Diversion in place as road in East Yorkshire shuts for broadband work
Work to install fibre broadband will see part of a road in Beckside, Wilberfoss, shut for three days.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New farm gate campaign encourages conversations to help prevent suicide
A new suicide prevention scheme from Papyrus is encouraging open conversations at farm gates to support mental health.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York's Aesthetica Art Prize celebrates 20th anniversary programme
Aesthetica Art Prize is marking its 20th anniversary with a landmark cultural programme.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s nature-themed events return near Howden
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Kids Go Wild discovery days are returning to Eastrington Ponds Local Nature Reserve near Howden.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire Police ranked top performing force by inspectors
North Yorkshire Police has been ranked a Level One performing force by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:18:34 +0100
Haulage firm collapses in liquidation after 35 years with £1.1m debts
An English haulage firm has collapsed into liquidation after 35 years with £1.1m of debts.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:48:16 +0100
Second person arrested after irritant allegedly thrown at rough sleepers
A second person has been arrested after a suspected irritant was allegedly thrown at two rough sleepers in Ramshill Road, Scarborough.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:21:32 +0100
Police hunt for North Yorkshire man, 45, after stalking sentence
North Yorkshire Police are hunting for Scott Bradley, who is wanted for prison recall after a stalking sentence.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Changes could be coming to York restaurant as plans lodged
Changes could be coming to a York restaurant.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:32:35 +0100
Noise fears see York nursery’s bid to expand blocked
A York nursery’s bid to expand has been blocked amid noise fears.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York man faces 'shock' 50-mile round trip for car service as garage may close
A York man is facing a 50-mile round trip to service his car after his booking was cancelled.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Upset' over hedgehogs killed on York village roads prompts warning calls
Upset over hedgehogs being killed on a York village's roads has prompted calls to warn drivers with signs.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:51:51 +0100
Dancers of all ages from tiny tots to silver swans to perform at special event
DANCERS from tiny tots to 'silver swans' will be showcasing their talents at a special event this weekend.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:36:43 +0100
Two fire engines attend incident near entrance to The Shambles in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews have been called to an area outside The Shambles in York.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:27:07 +0100
North Yorkshire market launches award to support young entrepreneurs
A NORTH Yorkshire market is giving young people the opportunity to run a stall at an award-winning monthly market

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:05:25 +0100
Thief targets outdoors shop in North Yorkshire
A thief has hit an outdoors shop in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Free networking event for York businesses
Business leaders are being invited to a free networking event designed to encourage collaboration and spark new opportunities.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire firm to deliver 62 vehicles in major new contract
A major new contract will see 62 winter vehicles delivered by Econ Engineering of Ripon

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Panto star revives Britain’s golden age of variety in York one-man comedy show
Dominic Goodwin, Ryedale actor and pantomime dame and actor, brings his one-man comedy show Twice Nightly to Friargate Theatre, York.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Parish council hits out at 18 month wait for speed signs in York village
Wheldrake Parish Council said it has spent more than 18 months waiting for vehicle-activated speed (VAS) road signs to be installed at the village’s entrances.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:17:34 +0100
North Yorkshire agricultural show to return to stately home this month
A traditional agricultural show is set to return in North Yorkshire for a day of rural celebration.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:13:33 +0100
Downton Abbey star to host special charity event in North Yorkshire
Downton Abbey star Jim Carter OBE will host a special fundraising event for Women in Sport with Olympic champion Tessa Sanderson.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:05:57 +0100
Nine arrests made in targeted police operation in North Yorkshire
A police operation targeting drugs, anti-social behaviour, and retail crime took place across North Yorkshire’s coastal region on July 15 as part of a wider crackdown.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100
‘We choose forgiveness’ – family speaks after man's death at York jewellery store
Sam Diatta's family members have said they “choose forgiveness” for the men who restrained their son and brother at the Mappin and Webb jewellery store in York resulting in his death.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:10:23 +0100
Bus comes to standstill in major York road, blocking traffic from both directions
A First bus has come to standstill in Walmgate, blocking traffic from both directions.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:57 +0100
Man’s death at York jewellers ‘could have been avoided’, family says
Sam Diatta's death after being restrained by four men at the Mappin and Webb jewellery store in York “could have been avoided”, his family has said.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:09:33 +0100
Thieves target gym entrance in York and make off with distinctive £900 bicycle
North Yorkshire Police said a charcoal grey Bickerton Docklands 1824 folding bike was taken from outside The Gym Group on Foss Islands Road between 4.40pm and 5.30pm on July 9, 2026.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:35:26 +0100
Traffic incident hotspot in North Yorkshire set to close for essential works
Sutton Bank on the A170 in North Yorkshire is set to close for essential overnight work for two days.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
'Crime, violence and drug use' lead to closure order on council flat
A council flat in Morley Street, Goole, has been issued with a closure following reports of serious criminal activity, drug use and anti-social behaviour.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Mr Bean-inspired silent comedy love story brings slapstick chaos to York theatre
Mr Bean-inspired silent comedy A Brief Case Of Crazy comes to York Theatre Royal, where actor Rowan Armitt-Brewster leads a physical theatre production packed with mime, puppetry, slapstick humour and romance.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Well-known York hotel sold after £3 million price tag is slashed by £1 million
An 18th-century hotel has been sold to an investor after its price was slashed from £3 million to £2 million.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:24:17 +0100
Thieves target major shopping centre in York for more than £600 of clothing
Police have released images of two people they wish to speak to in connection with the theft of over £600 worth of clothing from York Designer Outlet.

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