York Press

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Moves to avoid delays to 'important' York housing development backed
Moves to avoid potential delays to a York housing development have been approved.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Robber armed with gym weight raided York convenience store
A man brandished a gym weight at Sainsbury's staff as he raided one of its stores in York and stole Stella Artois, the city’s crown court heard.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0100
Scarborough man sentenced after carrying wooden broom as offensive weapon
A sex offender and a man who armed himself with a brook were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:31:58 +0100
Men who ‘stole suitcase full of whisky’ from North Yorkshire shop recalled to prison
Two men who police said stole a suitcase full of whisky from a store in Northallerton have been recalled to prison.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:21:03 +0100
Man sought by police after radiator stolen from North Yorkshire home
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to in connection with a radiator being stolen from a home in Ripon.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:19 +0100
Huge fire at historic Yorkshire mill used for Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
Emergency services are at the scene of a major fire at Dalton Mills in Keighley which was used to film Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:55:06 +0100
York boy, 14, at centre of police missing person appeal is found safe
A 14-year-old boy from Holgate, York, who was at the centre of a missing person appeal has been safe and well, police said, confirming that the search has been called off.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Ancient Bronze Age axe 'offered to the gods' unearthed in North Yorkshire dig
An ancient Bronze Age axe believed to have been offered to the gods has been unearthed.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist on detail of 'living sculpture' of busker in York and its role in art school
'Flora' is the creation of artist Rory Macbeth, and has been displayed in Davygate recently, with many passersby mistaking her for a real-life busker.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It means so much' - York Museums Trust learning lead honoured at Community Pride
Rosie Stewart, creative learning producer at York Museums Trust, was named Education Hero at the York Community Pride Awards.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These remarkable old photos show a side of York that has almost disappeared
Step back in time with photos of York in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, featuring Queen’s Staith, Bridge Street and scenes long since lost.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York entrepreneurs invited to pitch for funding at Innovation Supper
Emerging entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas in hopes of winning funding.

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Re-opened Sam Smith's pub is the toast of York
The re-opened Sam Smith’s pub, the Wellington Inn, is the toast of York.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the growing York biking group litter picking in city
A group of young cyclists are bringing energy and community spirit to the streets of York.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York restaurant reveals reason for closure of city centre venue after 10 years
Las Iguanas has said its York restaurant branch closed after the site’s landlord served notice on the city centre premises.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Inside ‘impressive’ home for sale in ‘sought-after’ Yorkshire village for almost £1m
An “impressive” home has hit the market in the “sought-after” Yorkshire village of Fangfoss – for almost £1 million.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pasta-making classes with unlimited Prosecco are coming to York
Pasta Evangelists is launching its Pasta Academy experience at Hotel Indigo York later this month.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three generations of musical talent to come together for York concert
The Steve Cassidy Band will perform at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre later this month.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prep school near York named among UK's best in prestigious Tatler guide
Terrington Hall Prep School was featured in Tatler magazine’s 2027 Schools Guide.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Concert at Scarborough art gallery raises funds and cancer awareness
A music concert at Woodend Art Gallery and Studio recently raised £172 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Star on Our Yorkshire Farm launches exciting new project for fans
The Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen, of Channel 5 fame, has released a new children’s book.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
M&S Beauty Advent Calendar is back and better than ever – how to get it first
The M&S Beauty Advent Calendar returns on October 13 with Estée Lauder, Benefit, Aveda and more. Find out how to get early access.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Scarborough restaurant in 'stunning' location praised for its 'delicious' food
The View in Scarborough can be found in a "wonderful" location and offers "delicious" and "imaginative" food.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
I was dreading autumn laundry – then Lakeland's heated airer changed everything
The Lakeland Dry:Soon heated airer dries a huge load of washing for less than 50p. After reviewing a lot of gadgets I'm never giving this back.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
'Do not eat' and 'stop using' warnings to shoppers at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and more
Health concerns have resulted in a number of products being pulled from UK shelves, including food items, clothing items and skincare products.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:04:52 +0100
Man in hospital after motorbike crash on A64 in York
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A64 at Grimston Bar in York.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:42:21 +0100
Delays for drivers as traffic builds on main road into York amid partial closure
Drivers are facing delays due to queuing traffic on a main road into York near the LNER Community Stadium.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:25:00 +0100
Readers call for ring road as traffic turns street into rat-run
READERS have shared their views on action to tackle traffic chaos that has turned a North Yorkshire neighbourhood into a "rat-run."

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Angela Rayner- York Central move 'unlocks one of UK's biggest regeneration projects'
Years of talk is set to be turned into action following the approval of plans for a major York regeneration project, Angela Rayner has said.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major York business event to tackle range of issues facing employers today
York is set to host a major gathering of business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:59:47 +0100
‘It’s a scream!’ – dozens of naked cyclists return to York for annual protest ride
The naked bike ride has returned to York - with dozens of nude cyclists turning out for the annual protest ride.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Selfless' chair of York charity branch honoured with top volunteer award
“Selfless” volunteer and chair of the York branch of Parkinson’s UK, Tim Bryan, has been honoured with a Community Pride Award.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:42:07 +0100
Bike stolen outside York city centre art gallery
A bike has been stolen outside an art gallery in York city centre.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:11:22 +0100
Motorbike stolen from home in North Yorkshire
A red Honda motorbike has been stolen from a home in Eastfield, near Scarborough.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Drivers' concerns as ticketless parking machines installed in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Council has installed the machines at Applegarth Short Stay Car Park and parts of the High Street, where drivers must enter their registration.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
REVIEW: A traditional village pub with good food that deserves to succeed
It’s a tough old world in hospitality but the Dawnay Arms deserves to succeed.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
City-centre building site unearthed York's lost Viking city - and stunned the world
York's Coppergate Dig unearthed more than 40,000 artefacts and a lost Viking city. Fifty years on, its discoveries are still revealing new secrets.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:57:31 +0100
‘We can’t wait to welcome you!’ – shut York village pub to reopen with ‘lots planned’
The Blacksmiths Arms village pub in Huntington, York, will be reopening months after its former landlords retired.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:58:57 +0100
York MP 'remains in favour' of legalising assisted dying – despite not voting on bill
York Outer MP Luke Charters has said he remains in favour of legalising assisted dying – despite not casting a vote on the latest attempt to make it law.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Brave Yorkshire teenager who raised £20,000 for bionic arm wins top award
A young teenager, from Pocklington, has been named the winner of the Community Pride 2026 Against All Odds award for her extraordinary courage and resilience.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:59:42 +0100
Police investigating after vehicle ‘egged’ in North Yorkshire town
Police have launched an investigation after reports of a vehicle being “egged” in a Scarborough car park.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:49:00 +0100
York restaurant closes after 10 years in city centre
Latin-American chain Las Iguanas has closed its York restaurant 10 years after opening in the city centre.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:40:07 +0100
Emergency services called to unattended bonfire in North Yorkshire
Emergency services have been called to an unattended bonfire in the village of Middleton near Pickering.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0100
Rare Victorian casts of the Bayeux Tapestry to go on display in North Yorkshire
Rare Victorian casts of the Bayeux Tapestry are set to go on display.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
New exhibition explores famous abbeys through historic artists' eyes
An artistic pilgrimage through some of the North’s most historic landscapes is the focus of a new exhibition.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Historic North Yorkshire industry is back on the map
An historic North Yorkshire industry is back on the map!

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Listed Whitby hotel that was painted pink without permission to be redone
A LANDMARK Whitby hotel will be repainted after owners turned part of its façade pink without permission.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Partial closure of road near York Outer Ring Road in place until November
A partial closure of Monks Cross Link near York’s Outer Ring Road, which has caused “absolute chaos” for drivers, will remain in place until November.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York landlord, 28, acquires his fourth pub - which is now being refurbished
Young York landlord Tom Brown takes over his fourth pub, the White Swan in Wighill near Tadcaster, planning a refurbishment and early October reopening.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Four-month wait for a sharps box collection - is this right?' - letters
Readers share views on a four-month wait for a sharps collection, York’s Foss Islands chimney, Monty Don’s retirement and national security.

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