York Press
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:44:29 +0000Hunt for wanted man who may be in North Yorkshire
The county's police force issued an appeal for information or sightings of wanted Zafar Iqbal from Nelson in Lancashire.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Children are going missing everyday' - message at North Yorkshire schools
Harrogate author Christina Gabbitas has taken her message to county schools.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000'Off the beaten track in beautiful North Yorkshire' - new walking routes launched
THREE modern pilgrimage routes linking North Yorkshire village churches are to be officially launched this month.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000York residents stranded in Middle East 'battling with insurers'
York Outer MP Luke Charters has spoken in parliament about York residents stranded in the Middle East who are struggling with their insurance companies.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:29:49 +0000Woman rescued from fall near river in East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Goole around 9pm last night (March 10) after the woman fell from a metal fence she climbed over.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:42:05 +000046-year-old man suspected of dealing drugs in York arrested after police tip-off
Police officers arrested a man suspected of drug dealing in the Acomb area of the city and recovered 32 wraps of cocaine and heroin.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:16:42 +0000Vehicle and horsebox fires on major road in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from the city centre and Acomb were called to the fire on the A1237 Ring Road in York yesterday.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:07:00 +0000Let's toast the return of this popular festival to its birthplace near York
A popular wine and fizz festival returns to its birthplace near York this summer.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000Tributes to woman whose 'courage, laughter and compassion made the world brighter'
TRIBUTES have been made to a devoted mother whose 'compassion made the world brighter'.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:56:00 +0000York medical testing kit company lists on US shares market
A York medical testing kit company is to appear on the US-based Abingdon Health PLC will start trading on the OTCQB Venture Market share trading platform.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free open meeting in York to challenge ageing stereotypes of women
York Older People's Assembly is set to host a free open meeting at Friends Meeting House, in Friargate.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Family-run furniture shop in Thirsk teaming up with Teenage Cancer Trust
A furniture shop in North Yorkshire is holding a charity sale to help support the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why Japanese woodblock prints are making waves at York Art Gallery
MAKING Waves -The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print has taken a year of preparation at York Art Gallery.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'It's a matter of history that Prince Andrew opened the bridge'
There has been discussion about the plaque on the Millennium footbridge over the Ouse - but it's a matter of history that Prince Andrew opened the bridge.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pubgoer hit stranger repeatedly on head with chair, court told
A Tadcaster pubgoer who was taking Trazodone hit a stranger repeatedly over the head with a chair in an unprovoked attack, York Crown Court heard.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire athletes given chance to train at top facilities in new scheme
Aspiring athletes in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to apply to Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Automotive group with dealerships in North Yorkshire wins national industry award
An automotive group with dealerships across North Yorkshire has been honoured with a national industry award
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Goole's well-known water towers to be lit up as part of 200-year celebration
Goole’s popular water towers will be lit up as part of a major 200-year celebration this month.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Farm shop in Pickering holding easter egg hunt and railway rides
Pickering Farm Shop is to host an Easter Egg trail and miniature railway rides.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000East Riding gears up for National Tourism Week with a host of events
East Riding is gearing up to celebrate National Tourism Week with a range of events.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire looking at plans to increase wheelchair-accessible taxis
Councillors in North Yorkshire are being asked to approve plans to make taxi travel more accessible for people.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Multi-million pound investment could secure future of North Yorkshire venue
A multi-million pound investment could secure the future of Harrogate Convention Centre for years to come.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Here is the cheapest unleaded and diesel prices around York
Here is a list of the cheapest fuel prices in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Family fun and adventure planned for Easter holidays in North Yorkshire
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is inviting families to take part in a range of fun activities this Easter.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular children's TV show coming to York as live puppet performance
Bluey’s Big Play is back and coming to the Grand Opera House York this month.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Family-owned York garden centre group shortlisted for national award
Yorkshire Garden Centres Group, owners of Dean’s York, has been shortlisted for a national HR award.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Luxury retreat in East Yorkshire 'turning heads' with its sustainability
Luxury retreat, The Highfield, in the East Yorkshire Wolds, is turning heads for its blend of heritage and sustainability.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire city tops list for domestic tourism searches
A North Yorkshire city has topped a new list in Yorkshire and the Humber for domestic tourism searches.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ripon students raise more than £9,000 for Parkinson’s UK charity
Students in Ripon have raised £9,050 to support people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Social club preparing to host annual beer festival this weekend
Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club is preparing to host its annual St Patrick's-themed beer festival this weekend.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Report reveals more than 190,000 food parcels were handed out last year
A new report has revealed that more than 190,000 emergency food parcels were handed out across Yorkshire and Humber in 2025.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000York businessman taking on gruelling ultramarathon for milestone birthday
Martin Sharp, from York, is preparing to take on a gruelling 50km ultramarathon challenge to mark his 50th birthday.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Harrogate organisation takes on 500-mile Comic Relief walking challenge
IntegraCare, a supported living organisation in Harrogate, is embarking on a 500-mile walking challenge for Comic Relief.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000British fashion brand reveals opening date for York store
A heritage fashion brand has revealed that will be opening its doors on its first shop in Northern England next month.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Yorkshire and Humber figures show smoking quit rate rises in 2025
New data, released on National No Smoking Day, has revealed more than 100,000 people in Yorkshire and the Humber quit smoking in 2025.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000York MP puts pressure on MoD to end use of real fur in King's Guard Hats
York MP Rachael Maskell has urged the Ministry of Defence to ban real fur on the King's Guard's Hats.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bridge repairs completed on North Yorkshire heritage railway
A North Yorkshire heritage railway has completed crucial bridge repairs in time for its 2026 operating season.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Incentive not to do it' or 'unintended consequences'- views on fly-tipping call
Readers gave their views on a national call to toughen the punishments handed out to people caught illegally dumping waste.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Life-sized chocolate F1 car to go on display in York city centre TODAY
A life-sized Formula 1 car - crafted entirely from chocolate - is set to turn heads when it goes on display in York city centre today.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Event for expectant parents and young families returning to Yorkshire
The Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show, for expectant parents and young families, is set to return this spring.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000University students call on supporters to back clubs during fundraiser
Students at the University of York are calling on supporters around the world to back their sports clubs for York Challenge Week 2026.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000East Yorkshire councillor welcomes changes to holiday scheme
Councillor Samantha Christon-Whyte has welcomed changes to a holiday activities scheme in East Yorkshire after raising concerns about the system.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000£21,000 confiscated from drug dealing father and son will be handed to charity
Young people with drug and alcohol addictions are to get £21,225 help because a father and son were caught dealing in cannabis, York Crown Court heard.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pilot scheme could help shops open on high street in town struggling with empty ones
A pilot scheme could help bring new life to high streets struggling with empty shops.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Solicitors expand specialist team to meet demand
A law firm has expanded its agricultural team to meet increased demand for specialist legal advice.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:28:53 +0000WATCH - Rescue boat launches to help emergency crews after person enters water
Emergency crews and York Rescue Boat have been called in to an ongoing incident this afternoon.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:43:48 +0000'Children developing coughs and struggling to breathe' prompts York stove rules
Councillors said the measures were needed to curb health problems linked to smoke from wood-burning stoves.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0000New village near York set to make more progress at North Yorkshire Council meeting
An major project to create a new village between Harrogate and York to help meet North Yorkshire’s rising housing demand continues to gather pace.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Popular York youth club in community sports pitch bid
York youth club Door 84 in The Groves needs help to get a new all-weather sports pitch fundraiser finish line.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000Close to 100 organisations pack York event to celebrate top firm
CLOSE to 100 organisations packed 'An evening with Ramsdens' at Impossible Wonderbar in York.