York Press

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:55:29 +0100
City of York Council issues public transport update after burst water main shuts road
A shuttle bus service began at 6.30am this morning (Tuesday, July 21) for residents affected by the void which opened in Salisbury Terrace, in the Leeman Road area of the city.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:25:49 +0100
House fire in North Yorkshire village - emergency services called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the village of Staxton around 6.55pm yesterday (Monday, July 20).

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gambling affects more than 3,000 York children as official slams industry
New research has shed light on the impact of gambling in York.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:33:22 +0100
Two arrested after fight in North Yorkshire car park
Two people have been arrested after a fight broke out in the car park of a fish and chip shop in Eggborough.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0100
Date set for trial in which former York juror will be defendant
A North Yorkshire businessman has denied committing an offence while sitting as a juror on a trial at York Crown Court.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University of York study warns Ukrainian children are losing their language
A study by the University of York is revealing that many Ukrainian refugee children in the UK are rapidly losing their mother tongue.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Interview with North Yorkshire by-election candidate
A North Yorkshire by-election candidate has said she wants to be a ‘voice for residents’ if elected.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New mural brightens entrance to town council offices
A new mural now brightens the entrance to Malton Town Council’s office.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Well-known York chocolate brand joins new Maryland for new biscuit range
Maryland has launched a cookie sandwich, the S’wich, featuring Terry's Chocolate Orange.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York-based garden takes top honours in community competition
Mr Russell Stone of Foxwood Lane has been named winner of the 2026 Garden of the Year contest.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular tea room launches treasure hunt for Yorkshire Day across city centre
To mark Yorkshire Day, Bettys is hosting a Fat Rascal token hunt in York on Friday, August 1.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trade union hits out at proposals to close major employer after 24 years
A trade union has condemned proposals to shut a major news agency branch, saying it has helped train and support generations of journalists.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Second award nomination in three months for new riverside pub owners outside York
The Ship Inn in Acaster Malbis is one of ten venues shortlisted in a York Press reader competition to find the best pub in 2026.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic social club set to be demolished as part of £32 million project
The former Selby Railway Social Club is set to be demolished as part of a major regeneration project.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public consultation opens on East Riding's future development plan
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has begun work on its latest local plan and has opened a public consultation until August 31.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate children celebrate International Mud Day with messy fun
Children at Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre-school have been celebrating International Mud Day with a range of messy activities.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular York wildlife haven reopens after 5-month closure for makeover as it turns 80
Sir David Attenborough called it a ‘cathedral of nature conservation’ — now Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Askham Bog is reopening after a makeover as both turn 80.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Viewers back talented York seamstress (and charity worker) to win hit BBC TV show
Early fans say this York charity shop worker vying for Sewing Bee glory has what it takes to be 'the winner' on the hit BBC TV show.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road in York closed for essential works
Motorists are being reminded of the closure of The Village, between its junctions with Westfield Lane and Westfield Road, in Haxby.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest to resume into death of 19-year-old who died in the River Ouse in York
An inquest is set to resume into the death of 19-year-old Thomas George Bruce-Gregg, who died in the River Ouse on June 27, 2025.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Crime is out of control – Andy Burnham must be brave and bring back death penalty'
Our lead letter writer's wish list for Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to bring back the death penalty as a deterrent in ‘out‑of‑control’ Britain.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Look inside the £535,000 five-bedroom family home for sale in Acomb
A five-bed semi-detached home with an attic space has gone on the market for £535,000.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates 50 years at Newby Hall
The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, taking place at Newby Hall & Gardens, will celebrate five decades of horticultural excellence.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lions Club awards grants to 12 local charities
Malton, Norton and District Lions Club has awarded its annual grants to twelve lucky local charities in its annual Community Awards scheme.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Uncertainty’ for York residents after huge pipe bursts in street causing flooding
Leeman Road residents in York are facing “uncertainty” due to the disruption caused by a large water main bursting, the area’s ward councillors have said.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:53:07 +0100
Man wanted by police in connection with 'outraging public decency' in York play area
A man is being sought by police after an investigation into ‘outraging public decency’ in a York children’s play area.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:59:57 +0100
Search launched for missing child - last seen today in York city centre
Police are searching for a missing child who was last seen in York city centre in the early hours of this morning,

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:02 +0100
Major North Yorkshire road blocked after crash
A major North Yorkshire road is currently blocked after a crash.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:11:46 +0100
High street giant that had 300 stores collapsed into administration owing £16m
A retail giant that was a familiar sight on the high street was placed into administration owing almost £16 million.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:31:46 +0100
Crash blocks road and traffic slow near main route in and out of York - RECAP
AA Traffic News is reporting a crash on the A162 this morning. Reports indicate the road is closed and traffic is slow both ways close to the junction for the A64.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:46:36 +0100
Pub and homes flood and void opens in York street after large water main burst
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Acomb were called to Balfour Street in York around 7.40pm yesterday (Sunday, July 19) to multiple reports of surface water flooding from the affected main which measures 21 inches.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Biggest bottleneck in York' - charity driver hits out at hospital congestion
A charity volunteer has called for action to tackle congestion around York Hospital, describing a nearby roundabout as the city’s biggest traffic bottleneck.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:09:05 +0100
'Improve lives', 'fair funding' and 'no excuses'- York views as Burnham takes charge
York politicians have shared their thoughts on Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Shake-up to York Council moves forward despite 'disappointment'
A planned shake-up to City of York Council has taken a step forward.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:28 +0100
York and North Yorkshire pubs listed by The Telegraph in 'Best 500 Pubs' guide
A selection of York and North Yorkshire’s well-known and award-winning pubs have made a Top 500 of ‘Best Pubs in England’

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:55:56 +0100
A64 reopens near York after crash as police warn drivers to expect delays
UPDATE: Motorists are being warned to prepare for delays after an accident blocked part of the A64 near York.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Demolition of empty York care home for new development takes next step
The demolition of an empty York care home to make way for a new development has taken a step forward.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:18:50 +0100
Grantley Hall declared a 'best of the best' hotel as customers rate it 19th in UK
A top North Yorkshire hotel, spa and resort has won yet another accolade, this one for its customer reviews on Tripadvisor.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:14:40 +0100
Police called in as petrol can emptied over hedge in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Knaresborough were called to Kingsway West in Acomb.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Britpop icon rocks North Yorkshire - bringing to life Oasis, Blur and Pulp classics
Britpop legend Alex James brings Oasis, Blur and Pulp anthems to life in Scarborough

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Supermarket chain's update on plans for new North Yorkshire store
Plans for a new budget supermarket in North Yorkshire are progressing with demolition works due to be completed in a matter of days.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:25:15 +0100
Crew called to fire in the open near to power line in North Yorkshre town
A crew was called to a report of a fire in the open near to a power line in a North Yorkshire town earlier this afternoon (Monday).

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:37:14 +0100
'Deliberate' allotment fire put out in North Yorkshire town
A ‘deliberate’ fire set on a North Yorkshire allotment has been put out after spreading to a nearby structure.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:08:41 +0100
Man in critical condition after three car crash in major North Yorkshire road
A Selby man is in critical condition after a three-vehicle car crash on a major North Yorkshire road.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:45:32 +0100
Man arrested after 'threatening people with hammer' in coastal town
A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening people with a hammer in a coastal town in Yorkshire.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:42:40 +0100
North Yorkshire MP urges Andy Burnham to deliver for coastal communities
A North Yorkshire MP has called on Andy Burnham to deliver a coastal industrial strategy as Prime Minister.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:35:33 +0100
Motorist banned and fined after being caught driving 130mph on A64
A motorist has been banned from driving after being caught at 130mph on the A64 in Yorkshire.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sam Smith's 'flagship' pub to reopen, say reports, with recruitment underway
The ‘flagship’ pub in the Sam Smith’s brewery empire looks to have gained a manager, with the Tadcaster-based venue set to open in August.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire pub landlord quits after 50 years over 'unviable' industry
A North Yorkshire pub landlord has called on the Government to put hospitality on “an equal footing” after handing in his notice.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
York pub development flooded after water main bursts with damage costing thousands
A burst water main left the basement of the former Jubilee pub in Leeman Road, York, flooded resulting in thousands of pounds worth of damage, a developer at the site has said.

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