York Press

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:21:00 +0100
Fire breaks out at business in York city centre
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from York and Acomb were called at around 2am this morning (September 16).

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'She’ll always be remembered for breaking the pub' - son's 500-mile tribute to mum
A MAN from East Yorkshire is set to walk 500 miles around Scotland in memory of his mum, who will "always be remembered for breaking the pub".

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Major fashion event starts in York today
YORK Fashion Week 2025 Part Two returns to the city today (September 16) showcasing clothing creativity at its finest.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
York village school set to throw open doors
Elvington CE School in York is set to throw open doors next month.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:48:49 +0100
Ahead of funeral: The Duchess of Kent's ties with North Yorkshire
The Duchess of Kent was very proud of her Yorkshire roots and loved the village of Hovingham.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:31:22 +0100
Duchess of Kent's funeral to be held at Westminster Abbey
The Duchess of Kent's funeral service will be held at Westminster Cathedral attend by the King and Queen and other members of the royal family.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:16:00 +0100
'In a world where youth role models can be hard to find, Adam stands tall'
Meet York Community Pride Awards 2025 Sports Person of the Year, described as 'a champion' by parents of the children he coaches.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Jam packed! World jam festival coming to Newby Hall and Gardens
The World Jam Festival and Awards are coming to Newby Hall and Gardens on September 28.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire DJ and presenter named finalist at MBCC Awards
Ryan Swain, a DJ and presenter from Malton, North Yorkshire, has been named a finalist at the 2025 MBCC Awards.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Upcoming Halloween event at Scarborough Sea Life centre
There is a new event coming to Sea Life Scarborough just in time for Halloween, between 18 October and 3 November.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Letters: 'Offer £10,000 to flaggers in York to remove them'
Why is the cost of removing the flags around York so high - perhaps offer £10,000 to the flaggers to do the job, suggests our lead letter writer.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg visits North Yorkshire and backs political pact
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg endorsed a possible Conservative-Reform UK electoral pact on his first ever visit to Scarborough - and praised the town’s former MP.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Girl was warned against getting into car where she claimed she was raped, jury told
An eyewitness warned a girl not to get into the car where she later claimed she was raped, a York jury heard.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
On this day: Olympic gold medal winner opens new sports facilities at school
On this day in 2020, September 16, an Olympian and European gold medal winner officially opened new sports facilities at a school in North Yorkshire.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom home in sought after York area hits the market
A three-bedroom semi-detached home positioned on the edge of Acomb Wood is for sale in York’s Woodthorpe area.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Water plants donated to help revive rare wildflowers
Yorkshire Water is supporting a conservation project by donating plants from one of its wetland schemes.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
York care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with party and Royal telegram
Gladys, who lives at Meadowbeck Care Home in Osbaldwick Lane, celebrated her 100th birthday in style, surrounded by loved ones.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds take part in Moonlight Walk to raise tens of thousands for York hospice
Hundreds of walkers have raised tens of thousands of pounds for St Leonard’s Hospice care during its Moonlight Walk on September 13.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Woman who offered 'skinny weight loss' drug arrested in Valentine's Day raid
Jade Kathleen Elliker, who offered slimming drug injections for sale illegally, has been spared a trip to jail because she is a mother - but her partner Kieran Barratt was jailed at York Crown Court.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Site of former York Victorian pub in Green Belt could become dog exercise area
An application for planning permission has been submitted to City of York Council to change the use of the site of the pub which closed in the late 1960s.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Major new student block near York city centre blocked by councillors
A recommendation by City of York Council planning officers to reject an application from Danehurst Developments was unanimously approved at a committee meeting on September 11.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Traffic orders would 'decimate' North Yorkshire town centre, campaigners claim
A campaign group claims new North Yorkshire Council traffic orders would “decimate” Harrogate town centre and threaten the future of local businesses.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian terrace with 'character and charm' for sale near York city centre
A Victorian terrace with original features and a courtyard garden has been listed for sale just off Bootham in St. Olaves Road, York.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Game On! York’s over-60s gear up for first ever Senior Club Games
York’s over-60s are gearing up for their very own sporting games.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Major bus manufacturer will not move entire operation to North Yorkshire
The bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis will not consolidate its operation to Scarborough and will keep its Scottish sites open.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Four-bed Passivhaus in Bootham York on sale for £695,000
A four-bedroom Passivhaus with solar panels and triple glazing is for sale in the Bootham area of York.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
REVEALED: When work could now start on 1,100 homes on British Sugar site in York
Works on a development featuring almost 1,100 homes on the site of a former York sugar refinery could begin in 2027, according to timescales set out in newly-lodged plans.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:10:15 +0100
Mum 'scared' to do the school run after being attacked by bird of prey
A mum is too scared to do the school run alone after being attacked by a bird of prey.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:08:53 +0100
Calls that could cut State Pension age to 60 backed by thousands
Thousands of Brits have backed calls for the DWP to reduce the State Pension age to 60, and to make it match a full time job at the Living Wage

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:46:53 +0100
Pensioners warned state pension ‘certain’ to exceed tax threshold in near future
The standard Personal Allowance is £12,570, which is the amount of income you do not have to pay tax on.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:55:00 +0100
When should you stop mowing your lawn before winter? Expert shares tips
A gardening expert has provided tips on how to prepare grass for the winter months and shared when you should stop mowing your lawn.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Michael Portillo on 'most beautiful' UK train journey and 'gateway to adventure'
Michael Portillo on UK's 'most beautiful' train journey, how not putting bags on seats is 'gateway to adventure' and why India is a 'thrilling' place to visit

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:10:45 +0100
Person trapped after crash in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
Emergency crews have been called in after a person has been trapped after a crash in Binnington Ness in Staxton near Scarborough.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:40:25 +0100
Key role for York MP after Government reshuffle
Luke Charters has been appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Business and Trade.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:21:59 +0100
Weather warning: York and North Yorkshire hit by strong winds
York will have a wet and windy start to the week with gusts up to 70mph possible, the Met Office has said.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:31:02 +0100
Police called in after fire in York village
Police have been called in after youths started a fire deliberately in New Earswick.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:08:33 +0100
Car flips on roof after crash in York
A CAR flipped onto its roof after a crash between Rufforth and Acomb.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:48:47 +0100
Crackdown on drink spiking in York and North Yorkshire
A CRACKDOWN on drink spiking is getting underway in York and North Yorkshire.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Roadworks set to start today on major route in York
Hull Road in York is set to have roadworks between Tang Hall Lane and Grimston Bar.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:33:31 +0100
York vehicle hire firm celebrates 30 years
A York-based vehicle hire company is celebrating 30 years of growth, innovation and service this month.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:23:40 +0100
Top York university partners with local firms with MSc in Entrepreneurship
The University of York has announced new partnerships with top local firms as part of its MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:58:31 +0100
Call for York women working in finance to join networkers
Senior female finance leaders in York are invited to join a newly created regional community that aims to help more women reach the very top in finance.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:35:00 +0100
Plea from Yorkshire businesses over interest rates
The Yorkshire Shadow MPC has met and issued a call over interest rates

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:20:51 +0100
Further delays to repair work on a North Yorkshire bridge
Long-awaited work to fix a Grade II listed bridge in North Yorkshire is due to begin in April 2026, North Yorkshire Council has confirmed.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:06:36 +0100
York music retailer seeks to create You Tube stars
York company Gear4music is searching for fresh local talent to become the new faces of its fast-growing YouTube channels.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:34:17 +0100
Police appeal after buildings daubed with 'racially-offensive phrases' in York
The county's force said it was investigating graffiti seen in Foxwood Lane, Hob Moor and Chesney Fields.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:52:21 +0100
Youths vandalise bus stop and fencing in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said it happened in Barlby Road, opposite Woodlands Drive in Barlby, at around 10pm last Friday evening (September 12).

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:40:00 +0100
Gruelling national challenge taken on by team from York firm
The event sees participants aiming to climb the highest mountains of England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:22:39 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire closed due to crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:44:57 +0100
Man who died near York playpark was accused of strangling woman
A man whose body was found behind a village playground near York was facing charges of strangling, imprisoning and assaulting a woman.

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