York Press

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:15:27 +0000
LIVE - snow and wintery conditions hit York and North Yorkshire
Ice and snow have hit York and North Yorkshire with warnings issued across the region.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:28:54 +0000
Lines clear after points failure at North Yorkshire station
Trains have been delayed after a points failure at a major North Yorkshire station.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Celebrations as York firm gets green light for homes designs
Architects brown + company, in Blossom Street, has won approval for a major Exeter housing project.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:39:21 +0000
York school closes as it has no water amid freezing temperatures
Millthorpe School in South Bank, York, has closed due to a water outage as cold temperatures continue to bring disruption in the city.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:27:06 +0000
York train deals as 'Great British Rail Sale' begins - tickets from £1
RAIL passengers are being encouraged to plan ahead and make the most of millions of discounted train tickets as the 'Great British Rail Sale' returns in January.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three-bed detached family home with versatile outbuildings for sale at £425k
A three-bed family home in Rawcliffe, York, with an array of modern features and versatile outbuildings, is listed for sale at £425,000.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
"Beautiful" three-bed family home for sale in coveted York village
An extended family home in a quiet cul-de-sac in Tockwith, York, is on sale for £400,000.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York brass band to feature in new More4 railway documentary
York RI Golden Rail Band will feature in More4’s Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations, presented by Si King of the Hairy Bikers.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Darts: Royal Oak A and Moorside Bar A draw 5-5 in Moors League matchup
Royal Oak A and Moorside Bar A battled to a thrilling 5-5 draw in a gripping Moors League encounter.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major recruitment drive to fill more than 1,000 different job roles in Yorkshire
A major recruitment campaign is underway to promote job opportunities with North Yorkshire Council (NYC).

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York's Grand Opera House could be set for more seats and better views under plans
More seats and better views could be coming to York’s Grand Opera House under new plans.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'She showed us love': Tributes to York foster mum who cared for 200 children
'She let me into her home and showed me what unconditional love is' - moving tributes have been paid to a York foster mum who cared for almost 200 children before she died.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York home with home cinema hits the market for £315,000
A York home, in Dudley Court, with its own home cinema, is on the market for offers over £315,000.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Government's Armed Forces 'gap year' is a great opportunity for young people '
The Government's funded Armed Forces 'gap year' is a great opportunity for young people, says today's letter writer.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New chief executive appointed to lead Yorkshire NHS organisation
Teresa Fenech has been appointed to lead the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York pub lodges bid for outside bar
An Acomb pub has lodged an application for an outside bar.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:18:50 +0000
Fans hail Corriedale as 2 big characters killed and another 'returns from the dead'
Soap fans have hailed the Corriedale crossover as the 'best episode ever' as they were treated to a dramatic hour-long special.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:28:59 +0000
RECAP - Schools close in freeze, crashes on county's roads and snow hits York
Temperatures in York have dropped below freezing overnight and snowflakes have been seen in parts of the city this morning. Major roads in the city appear to have been gritted and a yellow Met Office warning is in effect until 11am tomorrow morning.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major York bridge set to close for 2 months - reminder to drivers
DRIVERS are being reminded that Lendal Bridge in York is set to close to traffic for two months in 2026.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:16:19 +0000
Police search for man wanted for recall to prison with links to York and N Yorks
North Yorkshire Police are searching for a man, with connections to York and Selby, who is wanted for recall to prison.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:24:57 +0000
New broadband network for York town
Internet provider Openreach says it has started work to build a new broadband network for Haxby.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:30:53 +0000
Hunt for wanted man with connections to York
A man with connections to the York area is wanted for prison recall after breaching his prison release licence, North Yorkshire Police have said.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:08:09 +0000
York MP says government should 'strongly condemn' US after Venezuela attack
Rachael Maskell has urged the government to “strongly condemn” the United States for its strike of Venezuela and capture of the country’s illegitimate leader.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:58:10 +0000
Council leader pays tribute after tragic incident off East Yorkshire coast
A council leader has paid respect to two people who passed away and those who led the rescue effort after a tragic incident off the East Yorkshire coast.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:35:29 +0000
Plans for outdoor riding arena near Scarborough for training and events
A horse riding arena could be constructed at a farm near Scarborough for equine training and events.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:23:01 +0000
Tips stolen from York pub after late night burglary
A person has broken into a York pub in the dead of night and stolen the staff tips.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:12:21 +0000
North Yorkshire Council probes illnesses at top country hotel
North Yorkshire Council is working with a top hotel concerning a suspected outbreak of norovirus just before Christmas.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:02:11 +0000
Disruption as passengers told not to travel on major route
People are being told not to travel on the East Coast Mainline due to severe disruption after heavy snowfall and defective track.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:10:14 +0000
North Yorkshire hospitals warn of delays due to a high number of waiting patients
York and Scarborough Hospitals have warned of a high number of patients waiting to be seen this afternoon (Monday).

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:26:50 +0000
Area surrounding North Yorkshire town hit by string of burglaries
North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after officers were called to three burglaries in the Selby area.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:13:00 +0000
Playing on frozen rivers and ponds is ‘extremely dangerous’, says fire service
Playing on frozen water is “extremely dangerous”, North Yorkshire’s fire service has said, as sub-zero temperatures have caused rivers and ponds in York to freeze over.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:25:00 +0000
Thieves steal luxury watch from pub in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police said a man left his Tag Heuer watch on a shelf next to a pool table while he played in The Tapp on the Tutt pub in Bridge Street, Boroughbridge.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:02:50 +0000
Man arrested after person suffers broken leg in North Yorkshire town attack
A man has been arrested after an assault which left another person with a broken leg.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:12:19 +0000
Three-day road closure warning in Filey issued by town council
Residents and visitors to Filey have been warned about a three-day road closure later this month.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:08:01 +0000
Decision on fate of Whitby Cliff Lift due to be made in early spring
A decision on the future of Whitby’s Cliff Lift is set to be made in the next few months by North Yorkshire Council.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:07:09 +0000
Major route in North Yorkshire sees two crashes in icy conditions
A major route in North Yorkshire has seen two crashes this afternoon (Monday).

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:01:43 +0000
Major management shake-up at top York radio station
A thriving York radio station has announced a major management shake-up.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:53:37 +0000
See the latest Met Office snow and ice weather warning for York and North Yorkshire
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for snow and ice across York this week, as well as in other North Yorkshire areas

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:34:30 +0000
Schools close in North Yorkshire as warnings for snow and ice in place
Schools have closed in parts of North Yorkshire as weather warnings remain in place with snow bringing disruption.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:24:00 +0000
Arrests made as police probe alleged burglary at shop in famous York street
A burglary at a shop in Shambles, York, has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage – and all that was taken was sweets.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:12:00 +0000
Police officer to stand trial accused of sexually assaulting women in York nightclub
A serving West Yorkshire police officer will stand trial at York Crown Court accused of sexually molesting women in a York nightclub. He denies the charges.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:05:51 +0000
Police appeal after goods stolen from van in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the break-in and theft of items from a van from North Yorkshire.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:12:45 +0000
York waste firm reports bumper year of growth amid challenges
York-based Business Waste has reported a turnover of more than £22million in 2025, compared with £20million the previous year.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:31:00 +0000
VIDEO: Picturesque North Yorkshire village makes the most of the snow
A blanket of snow has covered a coastal North Yorkshire village, after the cold weather conditions.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0000
Pensioner's desperate efforts to save mother and daughter off East Yorkshire coast
Richard Shaw, 68, said he was alerted by screams to a young girl who had been swept into the North Sea in Central Promenade at Withernsea on Friday afternoon (January 2).

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:43:25 +0000
Dan reports a wizard of a year with his magical tours as he plans second festival
The Wizard of York is celebrating a record-breaking year, with plans already underway for a second WizardFest in the Spring.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:05:29 +0000
Promotions in York and Malton offices of top law firm
Ware & Kay Solicitors has promoted two members of its Wills & Probate team in York and Malton.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:44:46 +0000
Mother and daughter named in tragic sea incident off East Yorkshire coast
Sarah Keeling, 45, and her daughter Grace Keeling, 15, got stuck in the sea off Withernsea on Friday afternoon (January 2), Humberside Police confirmed.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:09:15 +0000
Schools in North Yorkshire closed as cold weather continues
A NUMBER of schools are closed in North Yorkshire today (Monday) due to the weather.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:11:13 +0000
Business confidence improves in West and North Yorkshire
Business confidence in West and North Yorkshire has improved for the first time in several months, new data from the Chamber of Commerce shows.

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