York Press

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:57:00 +0100
Thief and sex offender among defendants sentenced at York Magistrates Court
A thief, sex offender and two bad drivers were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:42:12 +0100
Driver in his 20s dies after crash on North Yorkshire slip road
A man driver in his 20s has died in a crash in North Yorkshire.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0100
Weekend walk: 11-mile route that takes in all the best of the Yorkshire Dales
This week's walk between Buckden and Grassington showcases all that is best in the Yorkshire Dales

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:11:00 +0100
Starmer and Trump should recognise that immigration brings billions to economy
A round up of our letters with the lead letter arguing that immigration brings billions to the economy

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
We tried a Korean restaurant where you cook your own meal, was it worth it?
This week's eating out review takes us to a tucked away spot in York where you cook your own bbq - Oshibi in Franklin's Yard

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Start date set for work to build new school in York
A new school is set to be built in York after a series of setbacks.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Funding boost for community buildings across York and North Yorkshire
A funding boost has been announced, to support community buildings across York and North Yorkshire.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
On this day in 2015: 21-gun salute for Queen's official birthday
On this day in 2015, the York Press reported that the Queen’s official birthday had been marked with a 21-gun salute in York's Museum Gardens.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Independent Care Group argues 'social care has been left behind'
The Independent Care Group has suggested that "social care has been left behind."

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ten of the favourite specialist food takeways in York shortlisted for award
Readers of the newspaper have the chance to select their overall favourite by posting off a voting slip that features on a page every day until June 14.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Replica of 16th-century Spanish carrack to dock in Scarborough
A replica of a Spanish ship that became the first to circumnavigate the globe, the Nao Victoria, is set to dock at Scarborough.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire's highest-rated restaurant hailed for food 'that makes you smile'
This is North Yorkshire's highest-rated restaurant on Tripadvisor in York and customers have said the food 'makes you smile'

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Jo Cox-inspired family fun day to take place in Harrogate this month
A community group is inviting people to enjoy a day of free fun, music, and crafts, in Harrogate.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Historic York building and offices will become student flats despite objections
Plans to convert an empty 18th Century building and offices in Heslington into a 25-bed student accommodation block have been approved.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:28:00 +0100
REVIEWS: 5 new books to read this week including The Rush by Beth Lewis
This week's bookcase of 5 new books to read this week includes reviews of The Original by Nell Stevens and The Rush by Beth Lewis. A vampire novel that does more than the usual and comedian Suzi Ruffell's witty take on life are on our bedside tables ...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Hollywood star pictured on set of new comedy film in North Yorkshire
Jack Davenport has been pictured on the set of a new comedy movie being filmed at Castle Howard, near Malton.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:01:00 +0100
Leading York academic recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Dr Amanda Wilcox, York St John University's Pro Vice Chancellor, has been awarded the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Everything to know on Soccer Aid 2025 including how to watch and the squads
Wayne Rooney, Maisie Adam, Leonardo Bonucci and Angry Ginge will be taking part in Soccer Aid 2025 but when will it be on?

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Passengers praise Ryanair's £500 minimum fine for 'unruly' travellers
Fed-up passengers have praised a £500 fine for disruptive people whose unruly behaviour results in them being offloaded from the aircraft.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to see how much you know
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Roundup of food hygiene ratings issued in the last 14 days
A number of food hygiene ratings were issued in the York area in the last 14 days.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How to watch all the Club World Cup 2025 matches for free in the UK
The Club World Cup will be using an extended format for the 2025 tournament, and here is how you can watch all the games for free in the UK

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100
What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to see how much you know
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:52:39 +0100
Loud bangs 'like a gun going off' heard over North Yorkshire town
SEVERAL loud bangs described as 'like a gun going off' have been heard over a North Yorkshire town this afternoon.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:31:00 +0100
‘It was a massive shock that someone had nominated me for the honour’
A North Yorkshire Council manager has said she is “over the moon” to be recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:31:00 +0100
Arise, Sir Gary Oldman! Hollywood actor who started career in York knighted
Gary Oldman, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who started his professional career on stage in York, has been knighted.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:51:35 +0100
Top North Yorkshire school announces shock closure with 'deepest regret'
Queen Margaret's School for Girls, Escrick, has announced its shock closure.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:21:48 +0100
£1000 of electrical goods taken fraudulently in North Yorkshire
Police are investigating after £1000 worth of electrical goods have been bought fraudulently in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:06:40 +0100
Building badly damaged after fire deliberately started in York field spreads
A building has been left badly damaged after a fire deliberately started in a York field spread, the fire service said.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:06:52 +0100
Mountain biker's rural rescue to be shown on TV tonight
A mountain biker who was airlifted from a North Yorkshire Forest is set to feature on TV tonight.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:33:30 +0100
Start-up and insolvency activity down in Yorkshire and Humberside
R3 reports the rate of both new business starts-ups and insolvency-related activity dropped for the second consecutive month in Yorkshire and the Humber in May.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:26:29 +0100
Comedy comes to York city centre with three summer shows announced
Top comedians are heading to York city centre from next week for a series of one-off shows over summer at Thor's tipi

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:39:41 +0100
Cards from wallet stolen in York used for unauthorised spending
North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened in Station Road around 1pm on Thursday, May 8.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:07:00 +0100
Victim’s ‘bravery’ helps put East Yorkshire paedophile behind bars
The “bravery” of a victim has helped put Bridlington paedophile Graham Hart behind bars for 16 years.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:38:46 +0100
Assault in North Yorkshire club leaves victim injured
An assault in a working men's club in North Yorkshire has left a victim injured.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:14:19 +0100
'We try a new adults-only night at top York venue - here's what we thought!'
Rum and chocolate are sharing top billing at a new adults-only event at York's Chocolate Story attraction in King's Square.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:27:09 +0100
Have your say on what are York's best-designed buildings
The public can now have their say to vote for their favourite recently completed building in the York area.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:05:00 +0100
Much loved North Yorkshire business to close after almost 70 years
Whitby Glass, who make the much loved Whitby Lucky Ducks, will close their shop next Friday after almost 70 years in business.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:01:36 +0100
Retro games to return to York city centre
York BID is bringing iconic retro games back to life in the city centre on July 5.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:27:50 +0100
Group of youths damage charity shop in town - police investigation underway
A police investigation is underway after a group of youths reportedly caused criminal damage to a St Leonard’s Hospice shop in Selby.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:29:39 +0100
Antique and memorial items stolen in North Yorkshire burglary
Antique and memorial coins have been taken in a burglary in Meadow Road,

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:10:20 +0100
PICTURES AND VIDEO: York charity shop reopens after modern makeover
A York city centre charity shop has undergone a modern and fresh makeover.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:29:12 +0100
Upmarket bathroom retailer to open first shop in North Yorkshire town
UPMARKET bathroom brand Nôsa is to open its first physical store in the centre of Harrogate later this year.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:48:49 +0100
80s' music legends delight fans in sell-out show at landmark Yorkshire venue
Indie legends James delight fans in sell-out show at landmark Yorkshire venue - here is our review

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:36:34 +0100
PICTURES: D-Day veteran joins Yorkshire Big Curry Lunch
The Merchant Adventurer's Hall hosted a record turnout for the annual Yorkshire Annual Big Curry Lunch - including Normandy veteran Ken Cooke.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:09:49 +0100
Appeal after theft and assault in North Yorkshire newsagent
An assault and theft have taken place in a coastal newsagent.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:44:12 +0100
Bolt cutters used in daylight North Yorkshire town centre bicycle theft
North Yorkshire Police said it happened around midday on Monday, June 2 from outside Clarks shoe shop in Market Place, Harrogate.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:57:45 +0100
North Yorkshire village seeks tenant to run its community-owned pub
A community-owned village pub near Boroughbridge is closer to re-opening, with the search starting for a tenant to run it.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:56:25 +0100
'Offensive symbols' scratched onto vehicles in York suburb vandalism spree
North Yorkshire Police said several parked vehicles were damaged in the Clifton area overnight from Saturday, June 7 into the following morning.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:24:59 +0100
The next generation of Red Squirrels at the Yorkshire Arboretum
The Yorkshire Arboretum is pleased to welcome two new red squirrel kits to its enclosure.

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