York Press

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:58:50 +0100
Man comes forward to help police with investigation into alleged rape in York
The alleged incident is said to have happened in Bar Lane, off Micklegate, around 10pm on Tuesday evening (June 16).

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'I can’t wait to see this idea on Dragons Den!' - North Yorkshire school award final
Three teams of young innovators from Harrogate Ladies’ College have secured a spot in the TeenTech Awards final in London.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0100
'King's Square looks hideous - it's not even flat!'
King’s Square anger, Hockney tributes and Yorkshire pride - today's mixed bag of readers' letters.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:22:34 +0100
Car crash in North Yorkshire village - emergency crews called
The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Selby was called to Barlby Road, in Barlby, just outside Selby, around 7.50pm last night.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:59:44 +0100
Popular street party returning to York this weekend
The Bishy Road Street Party will take place on Sunday, June 21, from 11am to 4pm and is expected to attract up to 8,000 visitors.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Aldi in North Yorkshire 'progressing well' says company
PLANS for a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town are 'progressing well'.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Doctor issues urgent safety warning as water incidents rise in Yorkshire
Dr Stuart Reid, at Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is urging people to stay cautious around rivers, reservoirs and lakes during Drowning Prevention Week.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Suicide prevention charity launches drive to help farming communities
Suicide prevention charity Papyrus is calling on the public to help save lives through a new project across Yorkshire.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Puppetry, beatboxing and circus acts coming to Harrogate family festival
Harrogate International Festivals’ Family Festival will take place in the Spiegeltent at Crescent Gardens this summer.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York-based train operator among most improved in passenger satisfaction
Northern has climbed in national rankings in the latest Transport Focus rail passenger scorecard.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York art students showcase creative talent at 2026 Degree Show
Students at York College & University Centre’s York School of Art took the spotlight at the 2026 Degree Show.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate Convention Centre named Venue of the Year at awards
Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) has been named Venue of the Year at a leading industry awards event.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Train operator boosts accessibility with British Sign Language courses
More than 70 TransPennine staff have completed British Sign Language (BSL) training to support their passengers.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man pulled out clump of girl's hair and smashed another's mobile phone
A farm manager pulled out a clump of a girl's hair because he was annoyed by her behaviour and that of another girl, York magistrates heard.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate garden celebrates 25 years with special anniversary celebrations
RHS Harlow Carr is celebrating 25 years with the Royal Horticultural Society.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Knaresborough children and homeowners team up for community gardening day
Year 3 pupils from Aspin Park Academy visited Riverside Gardens for an intergenerational gardening activity alongside retired homeowners.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Conservation project aims to revive one of Britain’s rarest trees in Yorkshire
The Forgotten Flora project is working with the North York Moors National Park to grow black poplar saplings from cuttings of the surviving trees.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local MP backs Herriot Hospice campaign for fairer NHS funding
Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, is supporting Herriot Hospice’s call for fairer and more sustainable funding from the ICB.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family bear inspires care home to launch vintage 'Toy Story' exhibition
A 60-year-old teddy bear at York Manor care home has sparked a heartwarming trip down memory lane at a real-life 'Toy Story' event.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Knaresborough solicitor earns prestigious national legal accreditation
Steph Potter, who works in wills and probate at Switalskis’ Knaresborough office, has been named an Accredited Lifetime Lawyer.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chess club visit brings generations together at York care home
Chocolate Works care home recently hosted a chess day in which 12 children from the York Chess Club.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Week-long road closure planned for fibre network upgrades near York
Here are the latest public notices announced for York.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public consultation launched on plans for 180 homes in Northallerton
Residents are being asked to have their say on a proposed 180-home Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire development.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Runners conquer gruelling endurance challenge for Scarborough rescue team
David Owuor and John Cheetham, of Pickering Running Club, recently completed a gruelling 35-mile forest challenge.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jury to retire to consider verdict on Porsche driver accused of causing crash
A jury will today consider if a Porsche driver seriously injured another driver by the way he drove on the main approach road to Castle Howard.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fast-growing sport could be coming closer to towns near York under new plans
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has received an application to change the use of land at North Farm in Thorpe Le Street, a village between Pocklington and Market Weighton, to build two outdoor padel courts.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Wheelchair user slams £350k York library revamp that ‘forgot about the front door’
Wheelchair user David Hayes has criticised a £350,000 revamp of the Acomb Explore Library which he said has “forgotten about the front door” – meaning he cannot enter the building.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Magistrates ban shoplifter from his town for 12 months after £1,500 crime spree
A shoplifter who carried out a £1,500 crime spree in Selby shops has been banned entirely from the town by York magistrates.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:44:01 +0100
Man jailed for 3 years as crackdown on use of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks in the UK continues
A man has been jailed for more than three years for selling illegal IPTV subscriptions and pre-loaded Firesticks to almost 2,000 customers.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:43:02 +0100
UK travel firm stops trading with flights and holidays at risk - who can claim refund
A UK travel company offering flights and holiday packages to destinations around the world has ceased trading.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:34:14 +0100
Morrisons launches huge breakfast with 23 items for £12 in cafés - see what you get
Morrisons has launched a huge breakfast in all its UK cafés, ideal for treating dads this Father's Day.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:55:56 +0100
Andy Burnham issues 'final' warning to Labour after resounding win in Makerfield
Andy Burnham has issued a blunt warning challenging Labour to respond decisively to voters' demands.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:29:27 +0100
Image released of man police want to speak to after alleged rape in York
Police have released an image of a man they’d like to speak to after an alleged rape in York city centre earlier this week.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0100
'Bright and caring' young girl - died from drowning in heatwave
Palwasha Akbar, 13, from Bradford, died after getting into difficulty in the River Wharfe in Burnsall on Sunday, May 31.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:30:03 +0100
‘We'd urge anyone in the area at the time to come forward’ - latest on alleged rape
A police cordon has been lifted following an investigation into the alleged rape of a woman in the centre of York.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Plans for new bar in York dropped
Plans for a new bar in York have been dropped.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:28:55 +0100
Police inquiry after man reportedly seen with 'gun' in North Yorkshire town
Police are investigating following reports a man was seen with a 'gun' in a North Yorkshire town.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:57:59 +0100
Traders 'collateral damage' for York parking charge hikes
York traders have spoken out about the effect parking charge hikes have had on them as a senior councillor said they could have been enacted better.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:43:19 +0100
Crash at busy junction on main road in North Yorkshire
REPORTS are coming in of a crash on a main road in North Yorkshire.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:06 +0100
Future of York cemetery to be decided amid challenges
Changes could be made to the way York's main cemetery is run under new proposals.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:32:07 +0100
Legendary North Yorkshire bakery launches new version of iconic favourite treat
An iconic North Yorkshire café that has branches including in York and Harrogate has extended the range of one of famous Fat Rascal range.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0100
Residents unite to oppose planned factory farm in North Yorkshire
More than 50 residents have come together to oppose a planned factory farm in Melmerby, near Ripon.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'We're so thrilled and proud' - inspectors praise top York school
The Mount School in York has been praised by Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:55:47 +0100
Young woman marks 10-year recovery from anorexia with charity challenge
A YOUNG woman who battled an eating disorder has marked the 10th anniversary of her recovery by completing a charity challenge.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:52:06 +0100
Boy, 3, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo as man arrested
An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0100
Young entrepreneur Ellie, 21, opens sports massage and pilates studio in York
York-born entrepreneur Ellie Garrard has opened ENDURA Clinic, a new sports massage and Pilates clinic in Holgate.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0100
York teenagers are gearing up for prom season – some arrivals were unforgettable
As York’s prom season begins, we look back at unforgettable school celebrations, dramatic arrivals and moments from years gone by

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:07:57 +0100
Report into significant North Yorkshire wildfire published
A REPORT following one of the most significant incidents faced by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been published.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Road in York set to close for annual R U Taking the P...? fun run
Terry Avenue in York is set to close for the R U Taking the P...? fun run for York Against Cancer.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:43:39 +0100
Speeding York soldier gets helping hand from court into civilian life
Magistrates have allowed a speeding York soldier to keep his driving licence to help his move to civilian life. Ken Riley broke a 50mph speed limit.

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