York Press
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:06:04 +0100Police called in after vehicle fire in York
Police have been called in after a van fire in York.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:12:44 +0100York cinema brings the silver screen to city centre outdoor location
Picturehouse Cinemas are bringing their ever-popular Outdoor Cinema back to York’s Museum Gardens in the first weekend of September.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100Garden club's 40th anniversary celebration with village show
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ampleforth & District Gardening Club a village show is being held later this month.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Thousands of bags of free compost to be given away across East Riding
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is launching its second round of free compost giveaways
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Mayor addresses concerns about firefighting capacity on North Yorkshire Coast
The county’s mayor David Skaith has not committed to reassessing coastal firefighting resources on the North Yorkshire coast, as national support has started to arrive to help tackle the blaze near RAF Fylingdales.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Dream' craft beer bar and shop in York gets green light despite objections
A bid to licence a new craft beer bar and shop in Fulford has been approved despite objections over noise and parking.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100York artists collaborate on 'Duet' at city centre gallery
Two York artists have brought their complimentary works to a city centre gallery
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100REVEALED: Percentage of driving tests passed in York and North Yorkshire
Half of driving tests in Yorkshire and the Humber result in a pass, according to new information released.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Drug dealer caught with hundreds of pounds of cocaine avoids jail
A Ryedale drug dealer who cached hundreds of pounds of cocaine in a roadside hedge has been spared a trip to jail.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Top York festive attraction 'evicted' from Christmas market location, claims owner
John Warrington owns a carousel which bears his family name and said a decision had been made to move the ride from King’s Square.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:30:00 +0100'Flags, school uniforms and Queen Margaret's' - letters
All the people involved in raising the flag just want to show pride in our city and our country, says today's letter writer.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100‘You’ve got to keep going,’ says York man after overcoming crisis
A York man has taken on three gruelling challenges after overcoming a health crisis.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:28:36 +0100Should big cars pay more in car parks? A third of drivers say 'yes'
Many drivers say car park spaces are too small for modern cars, and now many are saying drivers of bigger cars should pay more to park.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire Council Chair walks coast-to-coast for air ambulance
A charity walk has helped raise more than £4,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100Ultimate Supercar Show roars back to York for 2025
Ultimate Supercar Show roars back to York for 2025.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0100All the European locations contestants visited in Destination X series 1
These are all the European locations that contestants visited in BBC's Destination X series 1.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:53:18 +0100'Absolutely deserved': Winner of Destination X revealed as fans left 'in tears'
Rob Brydon has been hosting the BBC show for several weeks, as players have been travelling around Europe before guessing where they are.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Expert shares unusual but 'simple' habit that can improve your sleep
A sleep expert has shared a "simple" breathing technique that can help for more beneficial rest if you want to get to sleep quicker
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:26:27 +0100Langdale Moor fire in North York Moors continues for 17th day - LIVE
Welcome to our live blog. You join us as a major wildfire in North York Moors, which started two weeks ago, continues to spread. If you would like to get in touch with us about this story, please email: gazette@gazetteherald.co.uk, newsdesk@thepress....
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100Customers 'rightly furious' with drought order firm, says MP
A DROUGHT order in York has been welcomed, but customers are 'rightly furious' with Yorkshire Water, MP Luke Charters has said.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100'A devastating reminder of importance of strong communities' - mayor praises workers
THE fires which have ravaged the North Yorkshire Moors for a fortnight are 'a devastating reminder of the importance of strong communities', says mayor.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0100Major boost for York charity breaking the stigma with men’s mental health
MEN'S social wellbeing group Menfulness has welcomed a donation from York-based housebuilder Persimmon.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:32:00 +0100Two further arrests in connection with stabbing on York cycle path
Two further arrests have been made by police investigating a stabbing on a cycle path in York.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:14:11 +0100Person trapped in vehicle after crash in North Yorkshire
A person was left trapped inside a vehicle after a crash in Selby, the fire service has said.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:13:26 +0100National support for moors wildfire welcomed
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed national support for moors fire
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:51:42 +0100Ten more fire engines called in as moorland wildfire continues to spread
Crews from across the country have started to arrive in North Yorkshire as the county's fire brigade continues to battle the 'unprecedented' blaze on the moorland wildfire.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:44:51 +0100Suspected drug dealer arrested in North Yorkshire town
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in Harrogate, police said.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:55:00 +0100WATCH: Man leads police on ‘extremely dangerous’ chase through town
A man who led police on an “extremely dangerous” chase through Harrogate has been jailed.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:16:53 +0100York law firm recognised for ‘investing in people’
Leading North Yorkshire law firm Crombie Wilkinson has achieved the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold Accreditation.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:35:48 +0100East Coast mainline reopens after person is hit by train in Darlington
Emergency services were called after a person was hit by a train in Darlington.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:36 +0100Revised plans submitted for 1,500 home scheme in North Yorkshire
REVISED plans have been submitted from Banks Property for a “landmark” 1,500 home “sustainable community” at Eggborough in North Yorkshire.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:31:54 +0100Landmark York pub set to re-open in October after being closed five years
Th landmark York pub Gibsons is to re-open in October after being closed for more than five years following a £550,000 refurbishment.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:38:42 +0100Thriving York brewery relocates and stages tap 'open days'
The thriving Trig Brewery continues to enjoy growth since relocating from a home shed to much larger premises on the edge of York.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:39:57 +0100'This is not an expression of patriotism' - 'vandalism' across North Yorkshire town
There has a been a further spate of 'vandalism' across Malton and Norton overnight.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:34:47 +0100'Flagship' interiors store to open in North Yorkshire town
A flagship lifestyle and interior store for retailer Seddon and Davison will open in Harrogate next Saturday.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:12:46 +0100Plans for 3,000 home new village near York set to take big step forward
North Yorkshire councillors will be asked to approve a plan to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is in place for a proposed new village - Maltkiln - containing more than 3,000 new homes next week.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:38:00 +0100Hosepipe ban to remain in place during expected wet weather, says Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water has said its region-wide hosepipe ban will remain in place during the expected wet weather over the coming days.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:06 +0100Drax under investigation by watchdog over biomass sourcing
Energy company Drax is under investigation by the UK’s financial watchdog over the firm’s sourcing of wood for biomass pellets in the wake of whistleblower claims.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:33:16 +0100Woman cut free from vehicle after crash close to East Yorkshire village
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said it happened at around 8pm last night in Thwing Road, Rudston and involved two vehicles.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:17:31 +0100Straw alight in North Yorkshire town field
The county's fire and rescue service said it was called the town yesterday evening (August 27) at around 5.45pm.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:03:00 +0100Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of motorcycle theft from York city centre
North Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Nunnery Lane at around 5.30pm on Tuesday (August 26).
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:42:00 +0100What is an empath? Opening our hearts to world around us
Martin Furber considers what is an empath and how opening our hearts to the world can boost our mental health
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:14:00 +0100'Council's response to unauthorised flag flying is pathetic'
'Council's response to unauthorised flag flying is pathetic' says our letter writer. What is your view?
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:48:00 +0100Tribute act of legendary singer songwriter announces North Yorkshire gig
Hejira, the tribute act of legendary singer songwriter Joni Mitchell, announces North Yorkshire gig at Helmsley
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:03:00 +0100Creative comedians bring their improvised sketches to York
Stand-up comedians are heading to York for a night of laughter - with a twist. York Barbican is hosting the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, starring The Halls Of Ridiculous, Darius Davies, Jimmy Shirley and Damion Larkin as MC.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Booksellers descend on York with rare editions and 'tens of thousands' of items
BOOKSELLERS are heading to York with first editions and other rarities.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Quick-thinking woman foiled burglar who raided her York village home
A woman’s quick thinking stopped a sneak-in burglar stealing from her bank account after he stole her handbag from her house, York Crown Court heard.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Plans to shake-up York planning decisions 'could give more power to developers'
Fewer planning applications could go before councillors for a decision under proposals to change how they are handled by City of York Council as the Government looks to reform the system.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100'Vile' East Yorkshire man jailed after attempting to message 13-year-old girl online
A ‘vile' man from East Yorkshire has been jailed after he attempted to groom someone who he believed to be a teenage girl online.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100Drug dealer continued selling cocaine after judge gave him chance, court hears
A drug dealer who continued to peddle cocaine and cannabis on the streets of York despite receiving a suspended sentence for similar crimes has been jailed.