York Press
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Empty York café set for new lease of life months after closing
An empty York café could be set for a new lease of life following the submission of new plans.
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Top York school 'a place of calm and compassion' - Good Schools Guide
The Mount School in Dalton Terrace has been praised as ‘a place of calm and compassion’ by the Good Schools Guide (GSG).
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Major event this weekend in memory of York schoolgirl
The Poppleton 5K and 10K Fun Run will take place on Saturday (May 23) in Upper Poppleton in memory of Millie Wright.
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:06:55 +0100Union warns of empty shelves at leading supermarket chain in 'union busting' battle
A major union has warned of empty shelves at Morrisons supermarkets in York, Acomb, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Wetherby, Selby, Malton, Scarborough and across the north due to possible industrial action.
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100York’s lost nightclubs you might remember - inside city’s forgotten nightlife
We step back into York’s lost nightlife with archive photos of iconic clubs and bars - from the Rialto to Ziggy’s and the venues that defined nights out.
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:00 +0100Study warns of moorland fires exposing millions to harmful pollution
Moorland burning is exposing thousands of people to unsafe air pollution levels in Yorkshire.
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:02:04 +0100Fire service issues update after blaze spreads to property in village outside York
Firefighters from York, Huntington and Acomb were sent to Warthill around 1.35am this morning to reports of a caravan being on fire.
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:15:38 +0100Main road joining East Yorkshire towns set to close for bridge works
East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the A164 at Scorborough will be closed from 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 20 until 6am on Thursday, May 21.
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100York performers dare to bare all in heartfelt Calendar Girls production
York cast members share the emotional and empowering story behind Calendar Girls ahead of its run at the Rowntree Theatre this week.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:58:16 +0100Livestock fatally attacked in popular North Yorkshire dog-walking area
Police issued the warning following an incident which it said involved a "red setter-type dog" near Cod Beck Reservoir in Osmotherley at about 10am on Saturday, May 16.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Three-home estate near Harrogate with hits the market for £1.25m
An estate comprising three separate dwellings, with woodland and paddocks covering about 3.5 acres in York, is on sale for £1.25m.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Look inside the £1.45m North Yorkshire home with acres of land and stable
A country home in Skipton, North Yorkshire, with an annex, guest accommodation, and a large paddock, is on the market for £1.45 million.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sewerby Hall head zookeeper recognised for four decades of service
John Pickering, head zookeeper at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, attended the Royal Garden Party in recognition of more than 40 years of service.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire families urged to support Martin House Open House campaign
Martin House Children’s Hospice is inviting people to host fundraising events in June as part of a new campaign.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Yorkshire business group partners with Harrogate International Festivals
Business growth organisation, Connect Yorkshire, has joined the well-known Harrogate International Festival as a sponsor.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100World War Two Officers’ Mess at York museum reopened after major refurbishment
The French Officers’ Mess at the Yorkshire Air Museum has reopened after months of refurbishment.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Take a look inside this detached York bungalow with annexe on sale for £600,000
A three-bed detached bungalow featuring a self-contained annexe is on the market in Cotswold Way for £600,000.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drama students to stage immersive theatre event at York Cemetery
York’s buried history will return to life thanks to a group of Fulford School drama students.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100East Yorkshire poultry firm boosts safety skills across workforce
A commitment to workplace safety has led to new skills and confidence for the Soanes Poultry team.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Foster Care Fortnight shines a spotlight on East Riding support teams
Foster Care Fortnight is shining a light on the crucial role of the support team in East Riding, who are behind every successful fostering journey.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York university event to spotlight emerging creatives and industry leaders
Globally recognised artists and filmmakers are set to attend a showcase at York St John University, spotlighting York’s creative economy.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Care home community joins appeal to help babies at Harrogate hospital
Hampden House care home in Harrogate has joined a community appeal to support newborn babies and families at the local hospital’s maternity unit.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Scarborough studio joins Fringe Festival with concerts and Macbeth show
Beckview Studios in Scarborough is taking part in the Scarborough Fair Fringe Festival for the third consecutive year.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Donington Park podium keeps Yorkshire motorbike racer in title contention
A teenage motorcycle racer, Luca Hopkins, has raced to a second podium finish in as many rounds - this time at Donington Park.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York tech firm named partner for global aid worker safety network
Vismo, a tech firm in York, has been appointed a commercial partner of the Global Interagency Security Forum.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York company trialling bee-friendly tech to boost strawberry pollination
Better berries could be on the horizon thanks to new bee-friendly technology trialled by York-based AgriSound.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'High quality' North Yorkshire clothing retailer goes under owing more than £1m
A well-regarded family-run business near York selling mainly Italian-made clothing left debts approaching £1.5 million, according to a report by administrators.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York vet dubbed 'real-life James Herriot' celebrates 40 years caring for animals
A vet who has been described as a real-life James Herriot and one of a kind is celebrating four decades in the profession.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former University of York intern becomes qualified financial planner
George Smart, a former University of York intern, has become a fully qualified financial planner at Walker Crips.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Archbishop Holgate’s School wins York public speaking competition
Archbishop Holgate’s School won the York Young Citizen’s Public Speaking Competition.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Malton tennis group claim impressive wins across Yorkshire leagues
Players at Malton Rackets Club have made a good start to the 2026 season, with all four teams in the Hovingham Mixed League winning last week.
Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York care home marks World Cocktail Day with exotic celebration
Meadowbeck Care Home in York recently marked World Cocktail Day with a community event.
Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Retired York accountant to appeal fraud conviction after extradition bid dropped
Retired York accountant Paul Blanchard has said he will be appealing against his 2008 fraud conviction – after efforts to extradite him to Spain over allegations he worked as a financial advisor to criminal gangs were dropped.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:14:03 +0100Major TV names searching for York house hunters - everything you need to know
Location, Location, Location is searching for York house hunters for its next series this summer.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:11:30 +0100Delays after person hit by train north of York
A person has been hit by a train north of York.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:43:28 +0100Major North Yorkshire road reopens after vehicle fire
Parts of a major North Yorkshire road are closed after a vehicle on fire.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100People could spend night at York lake under new plans
People could get to stay the night at a fishing lake in York under new plans.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:32:31 +0100Police search for man after five people assaulted in main street in York
North Yorkshire Police are searching for a man after the assault of five people in Walmgate.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:21 +0100Adult gaming centre in 'crime hotspot' refused 24-hour licence
THE owners of an adult gaming centre in a North Yorkshire town will not be allowed to keep it open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, councillors have decided.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:30:11 +0100Much-loved online business opens new shop in prime York location
Spider Gerbera has opened its brand-new shop in Micklegate, York.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:25:48 +0100'Rapidly growing' sport's facilities in York club's expansion plans
Plans to cater for an increasingly popular sport are included in a York club's bid to expand.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:28 +0100Objection over new York bookshop's signs being too large dropped
The conversion of an historic York building into an independent bookshop has taken a step forward.
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:12:48 +0100Hunt launched for wanted man believed to be in York
Police are hunting for a York man in connection with stalking and making threats.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Essential safety feature' move at York Station gets go ahead
THE relocation of a safety feature at York Station so that staff can see it better has been approved.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:23:55 +0100Two women arrested on suspicion of theft from York department store
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of theft from Fenwick in York.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:22:31 +0100Retrospective conversion of garage into hair salon wins approval
THE retrospective conversion of a garage into a hair salon has been approved after a hairdresser said she was not aware that planning permission was required.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:53:30 +0100WATCH - Man arrested after stolen car drove wrong way on major North Yorkshire road
A high-speed police chase led to a dramatic arrest after a stolen vehicle was pursued down the wrong side of a major road.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:48:33 +0100Thief lifts scooter outside popular North Yorkshire sports shop
A thief has stolen an e-scooter from outside Sports Direct in Scarborough.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:18:30 +0100Police increase patrols after window smashed with vacuum cleaner
POLICE are carrying out additional patrols in Thornton le Dale after a property was damaged with an upright vacuum cleaner.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:23:20 +0100Thief targets residential area in York village
North Yorkshire Police said a black-coloured Benelli motorbike was stolen between 7pm and 8pm from Birch Close in Huntington on Saturday, May 16.