York Press
Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100'This 200 mile race isn’t going to run itself' - Martin's trek for York trust
YORK man Martin Dobson will take part in the Hardmoors 200 for the Nikki Waterhouse Trust.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:43:12 +0100Five people arrested after police negotiators called to North Yorkshire town
Five people were arrested after an incident that saw police negotiators called to a North Yorkshire town.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:27:04 +0100Fire crews called to unusual object on fire in York city centre lift
Fire crews were called to an unusual object on fire in a York city centre lift.
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:06:21 +0100Firefighters called to tackle out-of-control bonfire in York suburb
Firefighters were called to an out-of-control bonfire in a York suburb last night.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:43:00 +0100Last orders? York to be asked to share their experiences of pubs over the years
More than 100 years after Seebohm Rowntree’s landmark study of poverty and social life in York, researchers are once again using pubs to reconsider the city’s social fabric.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:13:00 +0100Best-selling author to talk about 'Dark Ages' at North Yorkshire museum
A best-selling author and archaeologist will talk about a shadowy period of British history at a North Yorkshire museum next week.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100How Sue Scott enjoys success bringing sustainable wine from Sardinia to Yorkshire
Pocklington-based wine company Terra Sarda Wines is enjoying success by promoting Sardinia and sustainability.
Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100'Erasing history is a slippery slope' - upset over York Millennium bridge plaque
History should be put into context, not erased by deleting Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's name from York Millennium Bridge plaque - letter.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100On this day: Hidden bones found during York Mansion House restoration
On this day in 2016, hidden bones, possibly intended to ward off evil spirits or witches, were discovered during the restoration of York's Mansion House.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Famous statue of Beatles star to be auctioned for over £100k
A magnificent statue of a renowned musician and peace activist is being auctioned in North Yorkshire for over £100,000.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York bartender 'outraged' to have become accidental Eurovision tribute act
A York bartender says he is ‘horrified’ to discover he's accidentally become a Eurovision tribute act ahead of this evening’s big contest.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New Ripon business social event to support learning disability charity
A new business social and charity fundraiser is set to take place at The Ripon Inn later this month.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100York Together to host community picnic and fundraising event in park
A city picnic will put community funding and good food at the heart of a summer gathering at Rowntree Park.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sunshine and rain forecast across York predicted this weekend by the Met Office
The Met Office has forecast a mix of weather conditions across York this weekend.
Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Tadcaster Creates festival to celebrate art and community across town
Tadcaster is set to come alive with creativity in a nine-day celebration of art and community in June.
Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Thief smashed York shop window and stole products. Then he returned and apologised
A thief smashed the window of the York Gin shop in Pavement and stole display bottles - then came back and apologised.
Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100Increase in arrests for shoplifting in York amid police crackdown
The number of people arrested for shoplifting in York has continued to increase over the last five years, new figures have revealed.
Sat, 16 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'
Pension experts warn even £1 of extra income could cost pensioners hundreds under new HMRC tax proposals.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:05 +0100Broken rail blocks trains between York and Leeds until end of the day
Disruption is expected on the railways for several hours after a broken rail was noticed south of York.
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:03:37 +0100Main road in North Yorkshire closed following accident - air ambulance at scene
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed following a crash.
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:24:18 +0100Police hunt convicted sex offender after breach of prison licence
Police are hunting for a man, with connections to Scarborough, who is wanted after failing to comply with requirements under the sex offenders register.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100What York neighbourhood clean-up team has been up to and where
Hundreds of issues have been reported to a council team tasked with keeping local areas clean in the months since their launch, new figures show.
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100'A lot of frustration'- York reaction to Keir Starmer and Labour infighting
David Skaith has said he is among those frustrated at Labour's turn inward in the aftermath of local election losses amid uncertainty over Keir Starmer's future.
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:47:31 +0100Road closures in York town this weekend as major event set to take place
Drivers are being warned that some streets in a York town will be closed this weekend.
Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Locked 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 +0100Nidhoggr 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 04:00:00 +0100Dozens 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 +0100TV 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 18:33:43 +0100Air ambulance called to crash on A171 at Scaling Dam near Whitby
The Great North Air Ambulance Service activated their critical care team this afternoon (May 15) to reports of a road traffic collision on the A171 near Scaling Dam.
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:57:31 +0100Plans for new assisted living facility approved for North Yorkshire town
Plans have been approved for a new assisted living complex in Selby.
Fri, 15 May 2026 13:44:56 +0100Buildings suppliers firm Travis Perkins closes North Yorkshire depot
Popular building supplies firm Travis Perkins has announced today's closure of its branch in Ripon.
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:50:00 +0100PICTURES: Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees celebrate Vyshyvanka Day in York
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees from York have gathered for the fourth annual celebration of Vyshyvanka Day.
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:18:40 +0100Highly-rated North Yorkshire B&B goes on the market for £895,000
A highly-regarded B&B near the North Yorkshire Moors National Park has gone on the market for £895,000 freehold.
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:08:47 +0100Mayor praises resurfacing work on 'shocking' area of North Yorkshire town
THE Mayor of Malton has praised the repair work being carried out on roads in the town.
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:57:50 +0100Much-loved indie band to perform summer shows in North Yorkshire
A much-loved indie rock band have joined a record-breaking run of summer shows on the Yorkshire coast.
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:31:33 +0100North Yorkshire pub has a £5,000 bar tab for Saturday
IT'S celebrations all round this weekend at a North Yorkshire pub as the landlord marks five years behind the bar with a £5,000 tab won in a nationwide competition.
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:05:06 +0100Emergency services called to reports of 'smoking' car
EMERGENCY services were called to reports of a 'smoking' car in a North Yorkshire town yesterday evening (Thursday)/18:28 – Mill Street, Norton
Fri, 15 May 2026 09:49:53 +0100York 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 09:04:32 +0100Gladman 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 07:29:46 +0100Multi-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 +0100Major 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 +0100Rich 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 +0100Police 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 +0100Public 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 +0100New 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 +0100York-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 +0100Literary 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 +0100York 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 +0100Singer 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 +0100Students 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.