York Press

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Tributes to ‘happy and jolly’ man whose body was recovered from Yorkshire canal
Tributes have been paid to a "happy and jolly" man whose body was recovered from Ripon Canal.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Man who hit woman allowed to walk free from York Magistrates Court
A man who hit a woman, a banned driver caught driving and shoplifters were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:48:53 +0100
Air ambulance called out to serious crash in rural North Yorkshire - road closed
The air ambulance was called to a serious crash in North Yorkshire in the early hours of this morning.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:37:00 +0100
Popular author visiting North Yorkshire town to discuss new book
A POPULAR author is returning to a North Yorkshire market town this month to entertain audiences with his trademark wit and wry humour.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:36:00 +0100
Man who caused death of much-loved York biker is 'imprisoned' in his home
An “arrogant” and “totally without remorse” company director will be "imprisoned" in his home for 12 hours every day for the next six months for causing the death of much-loved York motorcyclist Nick Gilroy.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the 21 year-old North Yorkshire estate agent making waves in his home town
A self-made estate agent is turning heads with his fresh approach to the property market.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'York's had an outbreak of Legotitis - these modern blocks are spoiling city views '
'Legotitis' is robbing York of its character and these modern developments are making York look like anywhere else, says our lead letter writer.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£3.5m bus funding approved amid ‘empty buses’ warning
North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise “empty buses”.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare archive photos reveal York's lost and changing pubs
Nostalgic Press archive photos reveal York’s lost and changing pubs, including the Wheatsheaf, Coach and Horses, Black Swan and Red Lion.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridge reopens weeks early after HGV strike caused significant damage
Middleham Bridge reopens October 2 after HGV damage and £40,000 emergency repairs. North Yorkshire Council plans changes to protect the Grade II-listed bridge.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
First look as new venue at Yorkshire estate to open after multi-million-pound revamp
A new venue has opened at the historic Hotham Hall Estate in East Yorkshire.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Burger King drive-thru could be allowed to stay open until 5am
A Burger King outlet could operate its drive-thru service until 5am.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Yorkshire theme parks named among UK's lowest-rated in new ranking
Flamingo Land, near Malton, and Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, have been named among the UK’s lowest-rated in a new national ranking.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York has one of highest shares of company founders aged over 60
York has been ranked among the areas with the oldest business founders in Yorkshire and the Humber after a study by Virtual HQ.

Sat, 03 Oct 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 and around York, according to petrolprices.com.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bestselling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith heading to Harrogate
Renowned author Sir Alexander McCall Smith is set to visit Harrogate for a literature festival this month.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sycamore Gap Tree of Hope planted in Barmby Moor sensory garden
A Tree of Hope grown from a cutting of the well-known  Sycamore Gap tree was planted at Lavender Fields Care Village in Barmby Moor.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridlington holiday park invites visitors for autumn and winter getaways
South Cliff Holiday Park in Bridlington is promoting its coastal location as a relaxing base for exploring the East Yorkshire coastline.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sisters bring celestial sounds and storytelling to theatre
Interstellar Duo, made up of sisters Charlotte and Heather Sterland, enchanted audiences at the Upstairs Theatre in Bingley.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Historic pub with rooms in York named one of the cosiest for an autumnal escape
The Guy Fawkes Inn in York has been named as one of the cosiest pubs with rooms that is perfect for an autumn break - see why.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Historic bridge reopens weeks early after HGV crash caused major damage
Middleham Bridge reopens October 2 after HGV damage and £40,000 emergency repairs. North Yorkshire Council plans changes to protect the Grade II-listed bridge.

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:33:18 +0100
Who was evicted from Big Brother last night? Third contestant voted off ITV show
The third housemate evicted from the Big Brother House was revealed in last night's episode (October 2).

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:16:13 +0100
RECAP - ram raid at restaurant in York suburb
A suspected ram raid has taken place at the Zeera Spice restaurant in York. The incident took place in Lindsey Avenue at around 12.30am this morning (October 2).

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:37:39 +0100
‘One in a million’ teenager killed in North Yorkshire crash named as tributes paid
Tributes have been paid to a “one in a million” 19-year-old who died after a crash on the A163 near Selby.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0100
Ram raid at Indian restaurant in York - two arrested
An investigation has been launched into a ram raid at the Zeera Spice restaurant in York.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0100
Fresh images released of how new village with 3,500 homes near York could look
Fresh plans for new village Heronby with 3,500 homes between York and Selby are due to go on show.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:37:24 +0100
Main city centre car park reopens and cordon lifted after alleged sexual assault
A main York city centre car park has reopened following reports of an alleged sexual assault.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Activist calls for city centre car park to relocate before police confirm probe
A York city centre car park was closed yesterday (Thursday, October 1) as police guarded a cordon close to a shopping area where Primark is located.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:05:24 +0100
'Essential' York works plan - what's happening with Outer Ring Road after £100m gap
Plans to get works to improve York's Outer Ring Road going have been unveiled.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100
'Her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched lives' - tributes to much-loved nun
Tributes have been paid to a York nun whose ‘joyful spirit touched countless lives’.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
York shop set for transformation
A York shop could be set for a new look.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:46 +0100
Ram raid at restaurant in York with car left abandoned
North Yorkshire Police is investigating a suspected ram raid of a restaurant in York.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:45:53 +0100
Vehicle crashes into building in York - police cordon in place
Emergency services have responded to a vehicle, which is reported to have crashed into a building in Lindsey Avenue, York.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artefacts and art treasures in York under threat as climate costs laid bare
Artefacts and art works are under threat locally, a report laying bare the effects of climate change in York and North Yorkshire has found.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0100
York care service deemed ‘unsafe’ as watchdog puts in special measures
A York care service has been placed in special measures after a watchdog deemed it “unsafe”.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0100
Fire crews called to site of major fire in North Yorkshire Moors
A fire has been reported at the same site where a serious blaze took a hold last year.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0100
WATCH – man sentenced for cutting across two lorries at 90mph on Yorkshire motorway
A motorist who pulled dangerously out across two HGVs has been in court.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:03:40 +0100
£2m approved to reopen skills village in North Yorkshire town
A SKILLS village in North Yorkshire is set to reopen as part of a £5 million boost to help more learners take up careers in construction across the county.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'If it is you, contact police' - plea after bike stolen from York university campus
A bike has been stolen from a university campus in York.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0100
Major update issued by fire crews tackling North Yorkshire blaze
Firefighters have left the scene after four days of battling a fire that overtook a biomass depot in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:50:47 +0100
Van carrying dozens of fuel containers stopped by police
A van carrying dozens of fuel containers was stopped by police on the A1 in Yorkshire.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:50:49 +0100
Hospitality heroes honoured in glittering York awards ceremony
Hospitality workers have been celebrated for their dedication and professionalism.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:21:34 +0100
Youths steal moped from York garden in broad daylight
A moped was stolen from a York address in broad daylight earlier this week.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:06:23 +0100
Drivers warned over use of 'short-cut' during 17 weeks of works
MOTORISTS are urged to drive with care while major roadworks are underway in a North Yorkshire town.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:34 +0100
New food offering arrives at the Designer Outlet York
A Greek street food brand has launched a new location at Designer Outlet York.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:59:14 +0100
New Chopstix noodle takeaway for flagship holiday park
THE UK’s largest Asian-inspired fast food restaurant plans to open a branch at a popular Filey holiday park.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:35:44 +0100
Patients could ‘opt out of care’ over NHS Palantir fears, councillors warned
PATIENTS could ‘lose trust and opt out of care’ over concerns about the use of US technology firm Palantir’s data platform in the NHS, councillors have been warned.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0100
York designer named finalist in global design competition
York-based home decor designer Helen Reynolds who was crushed by an art teacher's comment at school has been named a finalist in the global Etsy Design Awards.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:37:38 +0100
Fire crews remain at scene as North Yorkshire biomass depot fire continues
Firefighters have entered the fourth day of battling a blaze which has swept across a biomass depot in Great Heck.

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