York Press

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York area vineyards take on apprentices as industry grows with skills shortages
North Yorkshire’s growing wine industry is creating new career opportunities through hands-on training leading to apprentices being taken on.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue's licence was dropped.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:57:23 +0100
Electric scooter stolen outside York supermarket
An electric scooter has been stolen from outside the Sainsbury's Local supermarket in Clifton, York.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:47:11 +0100
Electric board catches fire in York street – crews called to scene
Emergency services were called after an electric board caught fire in George Street, York.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:27:03 +0100
Fires started deliberately in Yorkshire - emergency services called in
Emergency services have been called after two skips were set on fire deliberately in the village of Ferrensby, near Harrogate.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:27:00 +0100
North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Art installation 'brings tree back to life' goes on display this week
A UNIQUE art installation which has 'brought back to life' an uprooted tree goes on display this week.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police officer convicted of rape after second trial at York Crown Court
A police officer is today on the sex offenders’ register and preparing for jail after a York jury convicted him of rape at the city's crown court.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York dealer caught twice in 3 days with heroin and cocaine jailed for 7 years
A York man caught hiding in a garden with heroin and cocaine was caught three days later with more drugs, the city's crown court heard.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire lad, 18, launches fresh fish and seafood business
Scarborough teenager Michael Grimes launches Scarborough Catch, a fresh fish and seafood shop offering fish, crab, lobster and shellfish at Market Hall in the town centre.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Grant would have loved it’: York rugby clubs unite for emotional memorial match
Players, families and supporters came together for a special memorial rugby match in York in memory of much-loved sportsman and community figure Grant Cockburn.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Online trolling resembles a distorted form of medieval village gossip'
York's medieval traditions offer surprising lessons about protest, online trolling, community divisions and belonging today, writes Fiona McCulloch

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’
A York veteran says in today's letters that he is "deeply frustrated" that the red poppy is being used to promote political and social causes.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Convicted York killer died after collapsing in street, court told
A convicted York killer died after collapsing in a street, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0100
York archaeologists join researchers to reveal face of man who died 2,000 years ago
York archaeologists help reconstruct the face of a 2,000-year-old man buried at Roman Inveresk, featured in a National Museum of Scotland exhibition in Edinburgh.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100
New Yorkshire station announced with faster connections to York and North Yorkshire
A brand-new rail station is set to unlock faster, more reliable journeys to York and beyond.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York street kitchen appeals for support as cost of providing hot meals soars
HOPING York Street Kitchen has welcomed donations as the cost of providing weekly hot meals continues to rise.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pumpkins, spooky crafts and family fun coming to York this October half-term
York city centre will host the Yorkshire Halloween Festival this half-term, with a week of activities.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire brewery raises a glass to Armed Forces with Remembrance beer
Yorkshire brewery T&R Theakston launches Remembrance beer in honour of the Armed Forces.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New exhibition reveals 200 striking images of Goole through the years
Goole in Focus will launch at Goole Museum on October 31, as part of the town's bicentennial celebrations.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire seaside town named among UK's top five autumn holiday destinations
Whitby has been named one of the UK’s top destinations for an autumn getaway, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular Yorkshire attraction offers free entry to grounds until March
Free entry is now available to the grounds and gardens at Sewerby Hall and Gardens until March.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former indie-rock frontman to perform intimate gig at Yorkshire distillery
Scarborough musician Freddie Schmuck, former frontman of indie-rock band The Feens, will perform in Hunmanby at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York man shares how decade-long ketamine addiction destroyed his life
A former 28-year-old ketamine user from York is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:29:18 +0100
Walkers launches new 'luxury' crisp range with 4 flavours in supermarkets
Walkers has launched a new premium crisp range which will be available to buy in Morrisons, Tesco and at Ocado.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:24:47 +0100
The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:09:54 +0100
Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:32:28 +0100
Major York road clears in both directions after crash
A main York road is currently blocked after a crash this afternoon.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Reform UK Mayor 'firmly denies' cyberflashing allegation, party says
A police investigation is underway following reports of alleged cyberflashing by Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor, Luke Campbell.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:15:56 +0100
Two taken to hospital after serious crash near school in North Yorkshire
Two people were taken to hospital after a serious crash, involving two vehicles, close to a school in North Yorkshire.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:32:10 +0100
'Harsh climate' facing hospitality prompts plans for York venue
Challenges facing the hospitality industry have prompted plans for changes at a York venue.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:57:37 +0100
Revamped York shop to reopen with more than 32,000 products
HMV will reopen its revamped York store on Coney Street this Thursday, with 32,000 music, film, books and pop culture products and opening-day swag bags.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Drivers face 55-mile diversion when North York Moors road closes
Drivers face an almost 55-mile diversion when a major North Yorkshire road closes for essential maintenance next month.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100
E-bike stolen after thief cuts lock outside York gym
An e-bike has been stolen from a York gym.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:06:14 +0100
68-year-old assaulted by 'smartly dressed' man with goatee in York city centre street
A man in his 60s has been assaulted in York city centre by a smartly dressed man with a ‘well-trimmed’ goatee and moustache.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Residents urged to check on vulnerable neighbours after man with screwdriver incident
Police have warned people to check on their vulnerable neighbours after a man carrying a screwdriver was seen in a North Yorkshire town.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0100
Wanted man arrested after 13 day hunt by North Yorkshire Police
A wanted man has been arrested after an almost two-week search by the county police.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0100
Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:41:45 +0100
Person taken to hospital after crash at junction in North Yorkshire
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash at a busy junction in Thornton-le-Dale.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:39:44 +0100
Person stuck in public toilet in North Yorkshire town
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a public toilet in a North Yorkshire town.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100
North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calm
A North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:57 +0100
Road sweeper involved in fire near popular York shopping centre
A road sweeper was involved in a fire on a road close to a busy York shopping park.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:13:58 +0100
£18.5m public funding package proposed for Brunswick Centre redevelopment
PLANS to transform Scarborough’s former Brunswick Centre into a major leisure and entertainment destination could receive up to £18.5 million in public sector support.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:50:01 +0100
Teenager punched in face then kicked in ribs by youths in York city centre
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face then kicked in the ribs by two youths in St Helen's Square, York, police have said.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:34:01 +0100
Flood management scheme completes after work in North York Moors
A natural flood management scheme has reached completion with hopes of protecting communities from the growing threat of climate change.

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