Hundreds of complaints have been lodged over cigarette smoke in York, according to new research.

A NORTH Yorkshire village is preparing to bid farewell to one of its 'cherished local legends.'

People could have the chance to take home a distinctive sculpture artwork, with The Watchers of York auction now open for bidding.

A government minister has visited the North York Moors to see how recovery work is progressing following last summer’s devastating Fylingdales wildfire.

Poppleton Road Primary has paid tribute to dedicated staff members whose combined 76 years of dedication helped shape generations of York children.

A North Yorkshire shoplifter who staged a campaign of stealing England football shirts and jackets during the World Cup has been jailed.

The Burns Hotel, a Samuel Smith’s pub in 23 Market Street is one of ten establishments shortlisted in The Press reader competition to crown the best York pub for 2026.

York Press readers are generally support business leaders who say higher parking charges have fuelled a drop in footfall and sales of 8 per cent or more in the city centre compared with a year ago.

AN artisan market is returning to the marketplace, promising a lively celebration of summer.

A LONG-RUNNING Proms celebration is reaching a major milestone.

A Poppleton resident is urging people to see the village's gardens in a different light amid upset over front driveways being gravelled.

Multiple Grammy Award winning singer James Taylor is set to perform in Scarborough this weekend.

A PARADE will celebrate the long-standing relationship between a North Yorkshire town and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

A York man who discussed having sex with who he thought was a 14-year-old boy is today a convicted paedophile.

TrackDays.co.uk has launched a new Family of Four Driving Experience Blast at Tockwith Motorsports Centre, offering families the chance to drive supercars.

The Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells, is hosting a charity banquet with live entertainment and a quiz to launch the 2026–2027 appeal.

A duplex apartment has hit the market in Railway House, off Holgate Road in York – for £750,000.

LOCALiQ, part of Newsquest Media Group, has opened submissions for its 2026 State of Marketing Survey, asking UK businesses how they are managing fast-changing marketing conditions shaped by AI and evolving customer behaviour.

A record 7.4 million low-income households across the UK have gone without at least one everyday essential over the past six months, according to new research highlighting the continuing impact of the cost-of-living crisis.

An extensive police hunt has begun to find Lee Haslam, who has failed to comply with his sex offender notification requirements.

A man has launched a bizarre attack on a flower display outside The Cheesecake Guy in Shambles in York.

Hundreds of people have backed a call to save a York Post Office which is set to close within days.

An historic York building is set for refurbishments as part of a national improvement drive.

A new outdoor bar at a York venue next to medieval ruins has taken a step closer to becoming reality with fresh plans.

MUCH-LOVED York teacher Christine Wise is retiring after 35 years of service.

A shuttle bus service began at 6.30am this morning (Tuesday, July 21) for residents affected by the void which opened in Salisbury Terrace, in the Leeman Road area of the city.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the village of Staxton around 6.55pm yesterday (Monday, July 20).

New research has shed light on the impact of gambling in York.

Fashion brands in York have been given the perfect opportunity to forge new connections with a new venture.

Whitby Steampunk Weekend XX is set to take over Whitby Pavilion in West Cliff from July 24–26.

Teddy Swims is set to play two sell-out shows in Scarborough this week after "phenomenal demand" saw a second date added to his North Yorkshire stop.

A high street retail giant that once had many stores across York and North Yorkshire looks set to be reduced to a few in-store concessions within a sports shop.

THE minister for nature has inspected restoration work taking place to protect thousands of hectares of the North York Moors devastated by last summer’s Fylingdales wildfire.

"If Malton isn't the friendliest Roman Festival in the world, then it is certainly in the top one," remarked bestselling author Terry Deary following his visit at the weekend.

AN Irish pub on the North Yorkshire coast could soon be hosting live outdoor and indoor music performances if its application is approved.

A wedding venue near York has launched midweek ceremonies to meet growing demand.

Farmers could soon slash their fertiliser use by up to a quarter, thanks to York firm Azotic Technologies.

Wet Wet Wet are taking their debut album Popped In Souled Out on the road to celebrate 40 years since its release and play York Barbican in Paragon Street on Tuesday, October 26 next year.

A highly-regarded escape room business in York has gone into liquidation after being unable to meet its financial obligations.

A homeless man from Harrogate repaid a woman's kindness in giving him a home by assaulting her, York Crown Court heard.

Concerns have been raised about the emergency response to a 19-year-old York student who drowned in the River Ouse in the city centre.

Work experience is opening doors to employment and brighter futures, according to York Jobcentre.

Michael Meenaghan has been charged with robbery, theft and possession of an offensive weapon in Bridlington.