York Press
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:47:34 +0000Police incident on major road in York
A64 traffic delays at the Copmanthorpe roundabout causes queues, with delays reported on both the eastbound and westbound carriageways.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:14:52 +0000Warning to motorists - main road in York to close for 6 days
Motorists are being warned that a key road is shut today.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Thief who threatened to set shopworker on fire is 'quite changed', court told
A thief who threatened to set a shopworker on fire during a crime spree is now a reformed person, York magistrates heard.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000York business to launch special offers for residents during Christmas Market closure
A York city centre business is hoping to make residents feel ‘valued’ by launching a range of offers with the hope of bringing local people into the city centre on the Christmas market rest day.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Pop diva to bring sparkle to York venue with festive tour
A pop diva is set to bring her festive tour to York next year.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:29:05 +0000Suspected fraudster uses fake banking app to trick North Yorkshire seller
A Scarborough fraud suspect used a fake banking app in a Facebook Marketplace sale.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:25:27 +0000York woman's sudden death prompts police inquiry and property search
A police investigation into the sudden death of a 31-year-old woman in York has concluded that she died of natural causes.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:54:23 +0000York to ‘feel like’ -2°C as cold snap sends temperatures plunging
York is preparing for a sharp drop in temperatures this week as a cold snap sweeps across the UK.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:31:18 +0000LNER issues update after major disruption led to 'don't travel' warning
LNER services return to normal after major disruption due to damage to overhead wires.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:00:20 +0000Police helicopter in search for missing York woman
A police helicopter was used in a wide-scale search for a missing 80-year-old York woman late last night.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +000042 Poundland jobs at risk as North Yorkshire town's Post Office closure looms
FEARS over the future of Scarborough's town centre have intensified as 42 Poundland jobs hang in the balance and the town prepares to lose its main Post Office when the TG Jones store closes in January.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Backlash over school transport changes
North Yorkshire Council faces backlash over school transport changes as STAG says consultation ignored calls to restore free catchment-school travel.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Support for small businesses with free weekend parking in run-up to Christmas
CHRISTMAS shoppers across East Yorkshire will be able to park for free on selected weekends in the run-up to Christmas.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000‘Speaking out matters’ - York abuse charity responds after Russell Brand jailed
‘Speaking out matters’ says York-based charity IDAS after Russell Brand was jailed for rape and sexual assault.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Apartment with ‘breath taking’ views over York hits the market – have a look inside
An apartment in Stonebow House with “breath taking” views over York has hit the market for £550,000.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:00:00 +0000Financial impact of policing school phone ban must be recognised - York council boss
The cost on schools of introducing measures to enforce phone bans on pupils must be considered, City of York Council’s education boss has said.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000York BID's Nutcracker Trail returns with two new festive statues
York BID's festive Nutcracker Trail is returning, bringing a touch of Christmas magic to the city centre.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York, according to petrolprices.com.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Yorkshire steel boss honoured with award inspired by pet ram he saved
Roy Fishwick, managing director of Cleveland Steel & Tubes (CST) in Thirsk, recently received a special Ron the Ram trophy.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Festive artisan markets coming to Leeds and Wetherby this weekend
Little Bird Made festive markets are coming to West Yorkshire this weekend.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Notice to increase water abstraction at Flaxby Moor near Knaresborough
Penmoor U K Ltd has applied to increase its water abstraction at Flaxby Moor and extend the licence.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:23:50 +0000Why residents may have noticed more police helicopters in the skies
Increased helicopter activity has been noted over an area of Leeds in Yorkshire.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000York Croquet Club becomes first in country to win prestigious Gold award
York Croquet Club has become the first club in the country to achieve Croquet England’s Gold Club Mark award.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Council accused of 'illusion of listening' over controversial school transport policy
North Yorkshire Council faces backlash over school transport changes as STAG says consultation ignored calls to restore free catchment-school travel.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:48:32 +0000Can you visit Amanda Owen's Ravenseat Farm and famous Yorkshire Dales cream tea van?
Ravenseat Farm became famous through Our Yorkshire Farm. Here is what is known about visiting the property and the family's revived cream tea tradition.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:02:03 +0000Who was the eighth baker to leave The Great British Bake Off on caramel week?
The eighth baker to leave The Great British Bake Off has been revealed after they failed to impress the judges with their caramel bakes.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:22:17 +0000Matt Baker - Our Farm in the Dales – where is the family farm?
From his childhood in Easington to life on the family farm, explore Matt Baker's strong County Durham connections.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:18:15 +0000When does I'm A Celebrity start as ITV confirms full lineup for 2026?
It's almost time for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! to start its 2026 series - here's the full celebrity lineup and start date.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:17:32 +0000'Do not eat' warning in place for Waitrose shoppers as supermarket issues recall
Waitrose has recalled two doughnut five-packs over undeclared soya. Check the best-before dates and how to get a refund.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:47:00 +0000DWP starts bank checks on benefit claimants – what officials can now see
The DWP has issued its first notice under new bank check powers. Find out which three benefits are affected and what banks can share
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:24:16 +0000York teenager, 19, named after being shot by rampaging gunman in Poland
A teenager from York is recovering after being shot during an incident in Krakow, Poland.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:07:57 +0000Changes could be coming to major York attraction
Changes could be coming to a major York attraction under new plans.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000'Growing problem' of fly-tipping in York sparks row amid thousands of incidents
Thousands of incidents of fly-tipping in York have sparked a row amid fears the problem is growing and calls for action.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:36:18 +0000York City fans rally around teenage supporter shot in Krakow
York City FC and fans have rallied behind a teenage supporter, wishing him a speedy recovery after he was wounded in the Krakow gun attack.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:07:50 +0000Transformation plans for location of new star-studded Christmas film shot in York
A historic York building used as a location for a star-studded Christmas film could be transformed under new plans.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:23:04 +0000Person taken to hospital after crash in major York road
One person has been taken to hospital in a crash that closed a major York road.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:46:55 +0000'York looks magical': How York steals the show in film Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint stars John Bradley, Richard E Grant and Celia Imrie, showcasing York Minster and York in a magical festive Christmas film
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:10:00 +0000Mum ‘living in fear’ after brick hurled through window next to disabled daughter
A pregnant mother has said she is “living in fear” after her disabled daughter was left covered in glass when a brick was hurled through their Old Goole home’s window.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:55:09 +0000Major York road closed after crash - carriageway reopens
A main road in York has closed after a crash
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Money grab' claims prompt defence of York Christmas Market higher parking fees
Higher parking charges during York's Christmas Market, including on days it is closed, have been defended amid claims of a money grab.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:09:36 +0000Woman, 73, at centre of police missing person appeal found safe and well
Concern is growing for the welfare of a woman missing from her home in Harrogate.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:45:11 +0000Man banned from parts of York suburb for five years after antisocial behaviour
A man has been banned from parts of Acomb in York after what police called repeated incidents of antisocial behaviour.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:32:09 +0000York shoplifter who caused ‘significant disruption’ to traders is jailed
A serial York shoplifter who caused “significant disruption” to traders has been jailed.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:29:36 +0000Appeal for information after Facebook Marketplace fraud in North Yorkshire town
Police are asking for help identifying a man after a fraud in a North Yorkshire town.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:24:18 +0000Tory chairman cleared in Parliamentary investigation as Farage remains under scrutiny
A NORTH Yorkshire MP and chairman of the Conservative Party has been cleared in a Parliamentary investigation while Reform’s Nigel Farage and Richard Tice remain under scrutiny.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000WATCH – moment brick is hurled through home’s window leaving mum ‘living in fear’
This is the moment a brick was hurled through an Old Goole home’s window.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Record number of households living in temporary accommodation
A RECORD number of households are living in temporary accommodation across North Yorkshire despite a fall in the number of people approaching the council for homelessness support, newly published figures reveal.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:31:48 +0000Runner has medical incident in Dalby Forest 10k race
A runner suffered a medical incident during a 10k race in Dalby Forest.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:05:27 +0000Police find man asleep in car after alleged £1,500 Sainsbury's theft
Three men charged after allegedly attempting to steal almost £1,500 of goods from Sainsbury’s in Harrogate on November 9.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:47:26 +0000Man found dead at home in North Yorkshire
Police have launched an appeal after a man was found dead at home in North Yorkshire.