York Press

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
How York has changed since the Swinging '60s - 9 old photos
We're dialling back the clock to the 1960s - a defining decade when the bulldozers rolled, homes vanished and new landmarks changed York's skyline.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0000
Four York and North Yorkshire drivers banned from the roads
Magistrates have banned four York and North Yorkshire drivers for offences including speeding, driving without insurance and failure to tell police who was driving their car.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Meet Jango who needs cuddles and a forever home for her twilight years
Meet Jango who needs plenty of snuggles and a forever home for her twilight years after being rescued by RSPCA York.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:49:18 +0000
Sports car destroyed during blaze in North Yorkshire town
A sports car has been destroyed in a blaze in a coastal North Yorkshire town.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:42:00 +0000
Incredible story of popular York pub with 'deep' secret dating back centuries
KURT HUNTER-MANN shares the incredible story of popular York pub Roman Bath with secret discovery in basement

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire to host official Yorkshire Day celebrations
North Yorkshire has announced it will host the official Yorkshire Day civic celebration in 2029.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'We know participants will have a great day' - sports fans wanted at York event
A much-loved York charity is warning golfers to book soon if they want to be a part of a popular fundraising event.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire village with historic charm and cosy pub that’s the ‘perfect gem’
This North Yorkshire village in the North Yorkshire Moors has 'historic charm' and a cosy pub that's the 'perfect gem'

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity urges parents to look out for signs of cancer in children
Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is urging parents to familiarise themselves with the signs of cancer in children.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sculpture by 'highly-regarded' artist could be coming to York university
Michael Kenny was a well-known 20th Century sculptor and a trustee of the late artist's estate has arranged the gifting of Original Sin.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'When I told the staff they were over the moon' - York gym owner's pride at award win
A York city centre gym is about to celebrate its fourth anniversary has been named best from a shortlist of ten businesses.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York shop to expand with move to new premises only 15 months after opening
A York vintage shop is moving from the first floor of 22 Colliergate to a larger standalone site 300 metres away.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Social media app founder throttled ex-partner after 'lurking' in her house at night
The Harrogate founder of a social media app for people with a long-term illness throttled his ex-partner after lying in wait for her in her darkened house, York Crown Court heard.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Fabulous’ townhouse for sale in York for £500,000 – take a look around
A “fabulous” period townhouse is for sale in Scott Street, off Scarcroft Road in York, for £500,000.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'We could have helped' - family of tragic York teen calls for review of care rules
The family of Leah Bedford, 16, who drowned in the River Ouse in York after being reported missing is calling on the government to review guidance around informing relatives about a child’s care.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:31:37 +0000
Blaze in derelict building in popular North Yorkshire coastal town
Fire crews were called out after reports of a blaze in a derelict building in a popular coastal North Yorkshire town.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:16:25 +0000
Multiple fire crews called to aircraft in distress in North Yorkshire
Fire crews from across the county were called after an aircraft called for help in North Yorkshire this afternoon

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:50:59 +0000
PICTURES - Mythical beasts descend on York as city celebrates Chinese New Year
Crowds have flocked to York city centre to welcome in the Chinese New Year as dragons, lions, and dancers performed in front of the city’s landmarks.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:59:25 +0000
Stolen cards used multiple times after theft in York suburb
A wallet has been stolen from a vehicle in a York suburb and used across multiple times the city.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:43:20 +0000
Rivers rising - flood alert for areas of Ryedale
AN amber flood alert have been issued for areas of Ryedale – amid forecasts of rain and snow later this evening and tomorrow (Sunday).

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:51:27 +0000
LNER shares travel advice ahead of planned engineering works from tomorrow
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) have offered advice to customers travelling whilst rail replacement services are in place.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:00:09 +0000
WATCH - Dragons, lions, and performers in Chinese New Year parade in York
Revellers have gathered from far and wide to watch as dragons, lions, and dancers have welcomed in the new year outside some of York's most famous landmarks.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:48:51 +0000
Flood warning and alert in place for York - amid forecasts of snow
A red flood warning and an amber flood alert have been issued for York – amid forecasts of snow later this weekend.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:09:00 +0000
Man who rammed two police cars jailed at York Magistrates Court
A man who rammed two police cars and a sex offender were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:19:05 +0000
Bus shelter in York village 'deliberately' set on fire
A bus shelter in a York village is believed to have been deliberately on fire by youths.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:44:00 +0000
Top York curry expert gives tips on how to cook your best ever curry at home
From making your own pastes to whipping out the slow cooker, Dan Toombs gives his advice for making the best curry ever

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:31:00 +0000
York praised for 'leading the work on responsible business'
The government has praised the City of York for raising the bar for responsible business.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:19:00 +0000
Dark skies, Vikings and ... Jodie Comer: all the action in North Yorkshire
The Vikings are invading York once more while the Dark Skies Festival is full of stars in Charles Hutchinson’s tips for half-term adventure

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Books of the month: jump into historical fiction, thrillers, and mystery this month
Featuring two Yorkshire authors and a contestant from The Traitors, this month's books from Kemps in Malton features historical fiction, a tense psychological thriller, a fascinating history of the criminal underworld, and mystery.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
New and larger home sought for thriving York village beer festival
The search is on to help a popular village beer festival near York, which has outgrown its church home in Copmanthorpe.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:37:00 +0000
Sad ending for this iconic and much loved York building - remember this place?
Readers share their memories of a long-gone York cinema - the ABC in Piccadilly, where Primark now stands

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:34:00 +0000
Why this afternoon tea in York is one of the most unusual you can experience
MAXINE GORDON samples a unique afternoon tea experience in York – at the National Railway Museum onboard the Countess of York

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:22:00 +0000
Explore the moors through pretty woodland in this wonderful weekend walk
This week's country walk takes us to a riverside walk in Hebden Bridge and Hardcastle Crags

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Theatre tragedies to take centre stage at new storytelling event in York
The Death in the Theatre show is coming to the Milton Rooms in Malton next month.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York weather roundup: Met Office predicts snow this weekend
The Met Office is predicting snow on Sunday following a chilly and bright Saturday.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity launches £100,000 fundraising appeal in North Yorkshire
The North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre has launched a £100,000 fundraising appeal to secure and expand its life-changing music therapy.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Volunteers in York wanted to sew reusable hygiene kits for women worldwide
The annual Yorkits workshop, organised by Rotary Ainsty, will take place at York Minster to sew reusable hygiene kits for women worldwide.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York care home hold Valentine's-themed celebration for residents and families
Mossdale Residence Care Home in Burnholme recently hosted a Valentine's tea dance.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Monthly market coming to North Yorkshire town next week
A POPULAR artisan market to is to launch in a North Yorkshire town.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York microbakery hailed for its 'colossal' sandwiches named among Britain's top 16
A microbakery in York which recently appeared on James Martin's Saturday Morning has been recommended by The Times

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mayor of York meets with apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week
David Skaith met apprentices on-site at the Germany Beck housing development, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sausage firm in North Yorkshire hosting event to recruit jobseekers
Heck!, a family-run food firm based near Bedale, is opening its doors to jobseekers.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Families embrace the rain in York at mental health week event
Rain showers failed to dampen the spirits during a morning of playful learning in Acomb with Evergreen Exploring.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Respectful' conversation launched about what it means to be English
'A very English chat' is an online workshop with the More in Common Network to help people hold respectful conversations about English identity.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chart-topping pop group of the 80s and 90s to perform at Scarborough theatre
Wet Wet Wet has announced an upcoming show at Scarborough’s Spa Theatre, on May 17.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Empty York bar could be turned into shop and flats under new plans
Plans have been lodged to convert the vacant Goodramgate bar into a shop and flats.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Yorkshire holiday park named one of the highest-rated by travel agency
Skirlington Coast Holiday Park, in Yorkshire, has been named one of the highest-rated properties on Booking.com.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Pillars of the community', Bill and Sandra, celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
A couple from York are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary today.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Woman attacked stranger in York street after prison release, court hears
Mary Allan tried to mug a stranger in the street when on parole from a prison sentence for hitting another man with a meat cleaver, York Crown Court heard.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘Truly special’ home near York for sale for £900,000 - with its own swimming pool
Meadowville, a “truly special” home near York, has hit the market for £900,000 - and it comes with its own indoor swimming pool.

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