York Press

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:04:32 +0100
Gladman Developments seeks views on 593 North Yorkshire homes proposal
Gladman Developments is seeking public opinion on plans for nearly 600 homes on the edge of a town in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nidhoggr Mead boss reacts to official reports on failed business
Peter Taylor, the man behind Nidhoggr Mead, says he is disputing aspects of reports concerning the administration of the business.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Locked premises, suspended boss and £2.4m debt at failed Dragon's Den mead firm
Unpaid wages, liabilities approaching £2.5 million, locked premises, and a director ‘suspended’ from the company, are all revealed in reports concerning the administration of Pocklington-based Nidhoggr Mead.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rise and fall of York's renowned Viking mead maker
In its five or so years, the life of Nidhoggr Mead was certainly colourful, full of adventure and promise.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Dozens pack York meeting for people struggling with the cost of living
Dozens of people packed a meeting in York to discuss the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
TV star set to host Pride event at popular York bar
Impossible WonderBar and Restaurant in St Helen's Square will host its Impossible York Pride event on Saturday, May 30 with Airline's Jane Boulton.

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:49:53 +0100
York firm launches new meats into Sainsbury's including buffalo, ostrich and antelope
York firm Lion's Kingdom has launched six new products into Sainsbury’s.

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:29:46 +0100
Multi-agency emergency at cliffs near North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Scarborough joined police, coastguard and ambulance with a rescue in Gristhorpe, near Filey, around 8.50pm yesterday (May 14).

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:14:26 +0100
Major exhibition in York showcases 'momentous discovery' in North Yorkshire village
Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard is running at the Yorkshire Museum in York from today (Friday, May 15), showcasing the largest hoard of Iron Age metalwork ever found in the UK.

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Rich List says York area family still North Yorkshire's richest on £1.35billion
The Shepherd family continues to be the richest in the York area - worth £1.35billion, the same as last year, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:10:54 +0100
Police issue update after series of indecent exposures in North Yorkshire city
The county's police force said the arrest took place yesterday evening (Thursday, May 14) in response to a CCTV appeal the force carried out requesting information which it had published earlier in the day about the offences in Ripon area.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public notices: Decision due on 15 proposed footpaths in North Yorkshire
An upcoming public inquiry will decide if 15 footpaths should be added to the official map, according to the latest public notices.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entries flood in for Press Food and Drink Awards 2026 - free and easy to enter
ENTRIES are already flooding in for The Press Food and Drink Awards 202 showcasing the quality, creativity and diversity of talent in and around York.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 280-home development in Huntington attracting early interest
The new Knights Gate development, located on the outskirts of Huntington and developed by Barratt Homes, is off to a strong start.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Literary festival granted charity status ahead of upcoming event
Whitby Lit Fest recently announced it has been granted charitable status, and announced its 2026 line-up.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York and North Yorkshire projects to share £4m travel funding
Nearly 40 projects across York and North Yorkshire are set to receive a share of £4 million in funding from the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Singer and comedian bringing popular show at Scarborough theatre
Singer and comedian Tim Lucas is bringing his signature blend of music, comedy, and nostalgia to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Students in Ripon reach prestigious national Economics Olympiad final
George Jennings, Ray Cho, and Manya Rajeeva, from Ripon Grammar School, have reached the national final of a prestigious Economics Olympiad.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York-based cyber security leader shortlisted for major TIME award
Sam Marshall, based in York at Cygnet Group, has been shortlisted for the inaugural TIME CISO of the Year Award.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York timber firm raises more than £40,000 for men’s mental health charity
Howarth Timber, which has a site in York, has raised more than £40,000 to support mental health charity Andy's Man Club.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record visitor numbers recorded at Bempton Cliffs nature reserve
RSPB Bempton Cliffs has recorded its highest-ever visitor numbers.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Have you had your say in the Best Independent Retailer in York competition?
Readers of The Press still have time to cast their vote in the Best Independent Retailer award in York.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Archbishop of York to make special appearance for school pilgrimage walk
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will be making a special appearance for a school’s upcoming pilgrimage walk.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder launches new Pocklington scheme with children’s charity donation
Redrow Yorkshire has donated £1,800 to Zarach as part of its Pocklington development, supporting the Leeds-based children's charity.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York ranked among UK’s top 10 cities for electric vehicle drivers
York recently ranked third in the UK's most electric vehicle-friendly cities, in a study by E.ON UK.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It only takes a football season for things to turn' - views on expansion talks
York City FC is on a high - but it only takes a season or two in football to turn things around one way or another - says Press reader.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public urged to have their say on police performance meeting in York
People in Yorkshire are being urged to join a public meeting around police performance, rural crime, and a recent inspectorate report.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Textile artist wins public vote at North Yorkshire studio showcase
Textile artist, Fiona Robertson, recently won a public vote at the North Yorkshire Open Studios Spring Showcase.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New student finance scheme to boost flexible study across York
Adult students across York are set to benefit from greater flexibility and financial support under the Government’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bank holiday heatwave could hit York and North Yorkshire
A bank holiday heatwave has been predicted for York and North Yorkshire later this month.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York band to release new single that takes listeners back to the 1990s
A York band is set to take listeners on a walk down memory lane with their new single.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter star and friend stunned by near miss with unexploded bomb in York
Harry Potter star David Bradley and friend Howard Hayden - who met as teenagers in York - were stunned to discover they shared a lucky escape from the same wartime bomb as babies.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York sexual violence charity shuts waiting list days after reopening amid high demand
York-based charity Survive that provides support for victims of sexual violence has closed its waiting list due to high demand – just days after it reopened.

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:30:04 +0100
'Fantastic' viewers react as to Look Mum No Computer first Eurovision performance
Viewers have reacted to the UK's Eurovision act, Look Mum No Computer's first performance.

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:47:26 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire reopens after crash
Police have reopened a main road in North Yorkshire after emergency services responded to a crash.

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:09:41 +0100
'It'll help York stay liveable' or 'just another tax'? - your views on tourist levy
Press readers have had their say after York and North Yorkshire's mayor said plans for powers to levy charges on tourists would be game-changing.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:41:52 +0100
Much-loved gift shop in North Yorkshire announces closure
The Little Hamper Company in Scarborough has announced its closure on May 30.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:15:57 +0100
'Extremely challenging'- charge hikes to fund York homeless support
Some tenants staying in temporary accommodation for homeless people in York will have to pay more to fund efforts to get them into a home following a council decision.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:43 +0100
Vacuum cleaner used in North Yorkshire village attack
A PROPERTY in Thornton-le-Dale has been damaged with an upright vacuum cleaner.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:38:00 +0100
Police appeal after serious crash in York village leaves driver in hospital
North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after a motorist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A19 in Deighton.

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:16:32 +0100
War experiences from Ukraine shared in York
Officials from a Ukrainian city have met in York to share their experiences of coping with war.

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Total game-changer'- York mayor reacts to tourist tax announcement
Powers to levy charges on overnight stays would be a total game-changer, York's mayor has said following a national announcement.

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Prize win for North Yorkshire author and knife crime campaigner
Award-winning Harrogate author Christina Gabbitas was recently honoured with a special achievement award by the People’s Book Prize.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:08 +0100
North Yorkshire charity seeks ambitious new caterer
A NORTH Yorkshire charity is looking for an ambitious new caterer

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:43:27 +0100
New 66-bedroom North Yorkshire care home gets approved despite parking concerns
Councillors have approved plans for a 66-bedroom care home in Northallerton despite concerns about parking.

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:28:56 +0100
Repairs under way on 'one of the worst roads' in North Yorkshire town
WORK is underway to repair "one of the worst roads" in a North Yorkshire town.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:03 +0100
New visitor attraction in York wins top award for its rave reviews
A unique York attraction has won a top award and it only opened last January.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Cold War Heritage Week launch event to begin at the Yorkshire Air Museum
The Yorkshire Air Museum is set to host the launch of National Cold War Heritage Week, beginning tomorrow.

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:26:15 +0100
Two homes agents say aim to help satisfy demand for character in North Yorkshire
Two very different homes newly launched for sale by rural property consultancy, Lister Haigh – all are character properties in well-connected village and semi-rural locations across North Yorkshire.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:44:23 +0100
Man, 28, arrested for drugs and driving offences in North Yorkshire
A man has been arrested for class A drug and driving offences after failing to stop for police in Balne, near Selby.

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