York Press
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:50:43 +0000Police appeal after two pronounced dead in crash in East Yorkshire
Two people have died in a two-vehicle crash in along the A614, near to Holme Road in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:12:55 +0000New application for six houses put forward for North Yorkshire town
A new application for six houses has been submitted for a North Yorkshire town.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:01:33 +0000Vehicle fire on major road through York and North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters from Knaresborough were called to the A59 in Starbeck around 6pm last night (January 18).
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:48:13 +0000Two people stuck in lift in busy shopping street in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from York was called to Coney Street around 5.20pm last night (January 18).
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:53:00 +0000Bishy Road: 'Save our shops - before it's too late' - letter
'Save our shops - before it's too late' - says our letter writer. What is your view
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pothole at major York junction 'an accident waiting to happen'
A York resident has raised his concerns about a large pothole on a major York junction, describing it as “an accident waiting to happen”.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Annual 'Brew Monday' campaign coming to York station
Volunteers from a York based charity are hoping to bring some joy to the 'most depressing day of the year'.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000York band to throw party to celebrate milestone achievement
A York community band which aims to bring people together has been granted official charitable status.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Traditional pub in York town gets one-star for food hygiene
AN historic pub in Haxby, York, has received one-star for food hygiene from the city council.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hundreds of millions of trees set to transform North and West Yorkshire
Up to 134 million trees could be planted to transform North and West Yorkshire’s landscape.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Reminder of York level crossing closure tonight
Residents are being reminded that a level crossing in York is set to close while rail engineers carry out track maintenance work.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000York city centre street to close for electric works
A York city centre street is set to close for electric works next week.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Campaign launched to plant over 100 million trees in North Yorkshire and beyond
A new vision to transform the region through a major tree planting programme has been unveiled.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:11:42 +0000Tesco Clubcard offering trick to turn £10 in vouchers into £30 to spend
Tesco Clubcard has a deal where you can triple voucher rewards at restaurants, meaning £10 in vouchers becomes £30 to spend on food and drink
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:10:28 +0000UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to new Which? rankings
Scottish Power, EDF and British Gas have been named the worst energy suppliers in an annual consumer ranking by Which?
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:54:06 +0000North Yorkshire museum features on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes
A NORTH Yorkshire museum takes centre stage on a popular BBC television show.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000MP 'disappointed' that major York rail scheme not included in government plans
Rail Ministers have refused to confirm whether a “necessary” scheme to improve train connections between York, Harrogate and Knaresborough will be axed.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:47:11 +0000Emergency services called to cut person out of vehicle in North Yorkshire
All three emergency services were called out after a person had to be cut out of a crashed vehicle in North Yorkshire.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:37:59 +0000Steamer sets off fire alarm in York home
Fire crews were called to a house in York today after a wallpaper steamer set off an alarm.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:32:41 +0000Police seek woman after car is damaged in York street
A parked car has been damaged in a street just outside York city centre.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:12:26 +0000Top comedy festival announces return to York
A comedy festival featuring well-known comedians has announced it will be returning to York again in the summer.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:05:30 +0000North Yorkshire beach in old pretty fishing village among UK's 'must-visit' in 2026
This North Yorkshire beach near Whitby in an old pretty fishing village has been named among the UK's 'must-visit' for 2026 by travel experts
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:48:51 +0000Hundreds of pounds of goods stolen from York city centre
Hundreds of pounds worth of stock has been stolen from a shop in York city centre
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000‘Beautiful’ period home in popular York area hits the market for £850k – look inside
A period home in Scarcroft Road, York, has hit the market – for £850,000.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0000York set for snow again as temperatures to fall below zero
Snow is on the way for York amid a blast of bitterly cold easterly winds, forecasters believe.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:59:00 +0000Driver who drove without full view of road among motorists banned by court
A driver who drove without a full view of the road and a drink driver three times the alcohol limit are among York and North Yorkshire drivers banned.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:33:00 +0000How one man is mapping the history of York musicians in a unique project
John Fletcher reveals his labour of love - mapping the family trees of York musicians and the fantastic local music scene over the years
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000New running event with escape room-style challenges to come to York
Fitness meets puzzles in a new event aiming to challenge both the body and mind.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:39:43 +0000Car catches fire in York road after electrical fault
Firefighters were called to what is believed to be an electrical fire in an Audi last night.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000Relocation to deliver extra mammoth book store to York
YORK is set for another mammoth bookstore, this time in Micklegate.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Teenage girls help redesign Rowntree Park in York
A project focused on understanding teenage girls’ experiences in public parks has led to real changes on the ground.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'What is the dream?' - plans for York townhouse development with family connection
Hugh Douglas-Roberts has begun the restoration and development of 18-19 Colliergate, a Grade II* listed former townhouse built no later than 1748 for Ralph Yoward, a solicitor and receiver of the Archbishop of York's rents.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Highly-rated city centre bubble tea cafe scores one for food hygeine
A highly-rated Taiwanese bubble tea café has received one-star for food hygiene at its outlet in York's Coney Street.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Award-winning Brazilian violinist set for Harrogate this weekend
An award-winning violinist is set to perform in Harrogate this weekend.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Your pub memories - 'a time warp where all the cares of the world evaporate'
York’s smallest pub has again stirred big memories, prompting a flood of recollections about the pint-sized treasure that has charmed generations of drinkers.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Work begins to transform Georgian townhouse in busy York street
Richard Roberts Holdings application to restore 18-19 Colliergate followed the closure of Edwardian Bedding in September last year and the end of commercial use across the three floors of the Grade II* listed building.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000Plans in for new flats above York shop – but bar fears they would ‘ruin our business'
Plans have been submitted to convert the vacant upper floors above Oliver Bonas in York into eight flats – but a neighbouring bar has warned the proposals would “ruin our business”.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Slow down this winter with a countryside escape at Pentonbridge Inn
As the year begins, there are few better ways to embrace winter than with a restorative escape to the Cumbrian countryside
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000'A standout for modern British dining' - North Yorkshire restaurant in top guide
Pignut & The Hare restaurant at Scawton is celebrating a top rating in the Good Food Guide.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:22:07 +0000Ambulance called after crash on major North Yorkshire road
Emergency services have been called to a crash on a main road in North Yorkshire.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0000York level crossing set to close next week
A level crossing in the centre of a York village is set to be out of action while work is carried out.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:35:42 +0000Body found on East Yorkshire beach believed to be missing teen, say police
A body has been discovered among rocks on Withernsea beach is believed to be missing teenager Grace Keeling, say the county’s police force.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:26:41 +0000Major York road reopens after crash
One lane of a major York road is currently partially closed after a crash.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:04:02 +0000Global fast food chain looks set to open restaurant in York city centre
A global fried chicken chain has revealed it may be coming to York.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:44:38 +0000Investigation launched into parcel stolen from York doorstep
A parcel has been stolen from a doorstep in Lawrence Street, York.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:37:13 +0000'Violent and drunken' man arrested in York city centre
A man has been arrested after threatening people with a bottle in York city centre.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:47:00 +0000Two sentenced for crimes against women at York Magistrates Court
Defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court included two who committed crimes against women. One was jailed and the other got a community order.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:20:00 +0000Story of a York family who built a dynasty and the legacy that lives on today
DAVID WILSON tells the story of a York family whose legacy lives on today - Terrys of York
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Apartment offering ‘coastal living at its finest’ in N Yorks for sale - look inside
A “rare gem” of an apartment overlooking Filey Beach has hit the market - for £575,000.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000'Phenomenal' year of sales for well-known mead producer near York
A well-known mead producer near York, who appeared on BBC TV’s Dragon’s Den in 2024, is reporting a “phenomenal” year of “exponential” growth.