York Press

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'All I saw was green!' - York woman's lucky escape after tree hits car
A York woman has spoken about her shock after a large tree branch fell on her car while she was driving down a main road.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:10:47 +0100
32 brilliant photos from Holly Johnson's hit-filled Scarborough show
Thousands relived the 1980s when Holly Johnson rocked Scarborough - these 32 brilliant photos capture the best moments of his hit-filled show.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:37:27 +0100
Holly Johnson, ABC and Heaven 17 turn Scarborough into an 80s time machine
Holly Johnson, ABC and Heaven 17 turned Scarborough into an 80s time machine - review.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0100
York firefighters called to field fire believed to have started by self-combustion
Firefighters dealt with a series of reports concerning smoke, controlled garden fires and false alarms across North Yorkshire overnight.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:57:47 +0100
Tree branches fall onto telephone wires in North Yorkshire - fire fighters called
Firefighters were called after two branches fell from a tree onto telephone wires in Ryedale.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:41:34 +0100
Person freed after getting stuck in a lift in North Yorkshire
Emergency services had to be called after a person got stuck in a lift in North Yorkshire.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0100
Bowler raises more than £1,500 after completing 12-hour marathon
A bowler has raised more than £1,500 after completing a 12-hour marathon challenge.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
James Norton rules himself out of playing James Bond 'I am too old now'
JAMES Norton has ruled himself out of being the next James Bond, saying he is too “long in the tooth”.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York pub team to take on 12-hour darts marathon for cancer charity
The team at The Punch Bowl is taking on a 12-hour charity darts marathon later this month for York Against Cancer.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Long walk to York's National Railway Museum is 'an inexcusable shambles'
Walk to NRM is "an inexcusable shambles" says our letter writer –just the latest person to complain about the longer route to the museum

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Multinational coffee chain to open at North Yorkshire retail park
Starbucks is set to open a new shop in Selby's Three Lakes Retail Park.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council confirms plans to divert public footpath in South Milford
North Yorkshire Council has announced that a public footpath in South Milford is set to be diverted.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hillam road closure extended for Yorkshire Water mains replacement
Betteras Hill Road will remain shut for Yorkshire Water’s mains replacement until October 19, 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses has been revealed.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Thirsk memorial bench gives owners a place to remember beloved pets
A memorial bench scheme for pets has been unveiled in Thirsk by TV vet Peter Wright to help owners remember their pets.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prehistoric brick adventure brings extinct creatures to East Yorkshire
Iconic Bricks: Extinction is on display at Sewerby Hall and Gardens in East Yorkshire.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Great Yorkshire Show cheese auction reaches £70,000 charity milestone
Cheese lovers at the most recent Great Yorkshire Show helped hit the £70,000 milestone for charity.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The latest weather forecast for York
The Met Office has forecast dry and warm weather in York, with temperatures set to rise throughout the weekend.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder hosts family fun day at new homes development in East Riding
Bellway Homes’ part-exchange event took place at its Penny Way development in Snaith last weekend.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York agency talks of sale of North Yorkshire hotel made famous by hit show
Barry Crux & Co of York has overseen a deal which saw the iconic Goathland Hotel – known to many as the Aidensfield Arms on TV's Heartbeat – come under new ownership.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Look inside 'stylish' home for sale in York street that was backdrop for hit TV show
A "stylish" home has hit the market in Claremount Terrace, York, which provided the backdrop for hit Channel 4 crime drama Patience.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Everyone is behind him’ - York boy, 7, to scale England’s highest mountain
A seven-year-old boy from York will scale England’s highest mountain to raise money for Haxby Town Football Club.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire fish and chip shop with food that 'soothes the soul' named among UK's best
The Wetherby Whaler has been named as one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever visited?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
3 York pubs with highly-rated beer gardens according to reviewers
If you are looking for a pub with a beer garden in York to spend some in this summer, these three should be on your list.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0100
Man convicted after hanging ‘Maskill’ flag directed at MP on York city walls
A man has been convicted of hanging an abusive flag on the York city walls directed at Rachael Maskell MP.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:39:47 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire reopens after crash
The A170 at Middleton west of Pickering is closed in both directions after a crash.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:35:16 +0100
Tree falls on car in major York road
A large tree branch has fallen and blocked a major road through York.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:31:27 +0100
Major hotel group owner employing 410 collapses into administration
A major hotel group owner which has a hotel in Harrogate has been placed into administration.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:09:49 +0100
Police extends urgent search to find woman missing from North Yorkshire
An urgent search has launched to find a missing woman from North Yorkshire.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:12:05 +0100
Surprise re-opening today of 'flagship' Sam Smith's pub
The 'flagship' Angel and White Horse in Tadcaster, owned by Sam Smith's brewery, has re-opened.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0100
Man pleads not guilty to murder following death in coastal Yorkshire town
A man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murder following the death of a man in an East Yorkshire coastal town.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Plans to demolish North Yorkshire beach-front toilets, ice cream shop and café
Plans to demolish a café, ice cream shop and public toilets at Royal Parade on Filey sea front have been recommended for approval by council officers.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:41:25 +0100
Firefighters called to 1km-long wildfire on outskirts of York
Firefighters were called out to a wildfire on the outskirts of York that spread for 1km.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Luxury North Yorkshire car dealer jailed after long-term fraud investigation
A North Yorkshire car dealer who defrauded customers out of large sums of money has been jailed following a long-running police investigation.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:54:57 +0100
North Yorkshire mayor welcomes disposable BBQ ban year after devastating wildfire
North Yorkshire’s mayor David Skaith has welcomed a temporary ban on disposable barbecues amid the recent dry weather, a year after a devastating wildfire in the county.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:25:41 +0100
19th-century North York Moors church given Grade II listed status
A church that was built in the 19th century within the North York Moors National Park has been designated as a Grade II Listed Building.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:42:06 +0100
Main Yorkshire roads closed for emergency repairs
Two lanes of a major Yorkshire road and the link road to the motorway have closed for emergency repairs.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New bosses at suburban York pub report 'fantastic' first day
The new operators of The Beagle in Acomb report a ‘fantastic’ first night.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
First look - independent florist opens in popular York street
A brand-new florists has opened in Bishopthorpe Road, York.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:12:20 +0100
Air ambulance called after crash close to major North Yorkshire road
The air ambulance has been called today after a crash close to a major North Yorkshire road.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Top North Yorkshire author to open independent bookshop in her home town
Well-known North Yorkshire children’s author and anti-crime campaigner Christina Gabbitas is to open a bookstore to raise the profile of independent publishers.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
York city centre shop to close its doors
A York city centre shop is set to close ahead of a big move.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Revamped East Yorkshire pub roars with a bold new look that gets people talking
A popular pub has re-opened in Snaith after a six-figure makeover, which has given it a distinctive new look.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:26:06 +0100
Car wing mirrors bent in North Yorkshire supermarket car park
A car has been damaged in a supermarket car park in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:54:38 +0100
Call for stronger hunting laws after police drop case over alleged fox chase footage
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has called for new stronger hunting laws after the police dropped a prosecution despite being presented with footage showing a hunt allegedly chasing a fox.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0100
Two jailed and 4 set free when 6 shop burglars and thieves sentenced at York court
Six burglars and shoplifters were among defendants who appeared recently before York Magistrates' Court. Two were jailed but the rest walked free.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:06:29 +0100
Lines blocked after incidents between York and North Yorkshire station
Two incidents have blocked the railway from York to a major North Yorkshire station.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:10:11 +0100
Car bursts into flames on major York road – fire crews called to scene
A car has burst into flames on the A64 in York with firefighters called to the scene.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:58:15 +0100
Attack at Yorkshire fast food outlet
A member of staff at a Subway in Scarborough has been assaulted and verbally abused, police said.

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