York Press

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'The best night out in January' raises £2,600 for great York cause
A MUSIC night at The Crescent to raise funds for Millie Wright Children’s Charity set up in memory of a girl from York who died raised more than £2,600.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Road closure as major York event set to get underway
RESIDENTS are being reminded that streets around Clifford's Tower are set to close to traffic as Colour & Light is set to get underway.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:16:18 +0000
Man sought by police after vehicle stolen in residential York street
Police have issued a photograph of a man officers want to speak to after a vehicle was stolen from Balfour Street, off Jubilee Terrace in Holgate, York.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:06 +0000
Firefighters called to rescue of two people ‘trapped’ in York park
York firefighters have been called to the rescue of two people “trapped” in a park in Huntington.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:00 +0000
Step into the fairytale world and Colour & Light - pick of what's on in York
A panto dame’s return and another’s transformation into a dog top Charles Hutchinson’s cultural picks for early February and beyond.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Stunning York home offering ‘period charm and modern comfort’ hits the market
A stunning home in Holgate Road which offers “period charm and modern comfort” is for sale – for £650,000.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:39:00 +0000
Popular Christmas tree festival attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond
A POPULAR festival which attracted around 2,500 visitors has made a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Major York and North Yorkshire schemes among £50m sales at top estate agency
MAJOR sites in York and North Yorkshire formed part of the £51.43million of residential land sales delivered by the Savills development team in Leeds in 2025.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
How 'walking miracle' York businesswoman now helps others after she almost died
A York businesswoman spoke of how she was at death’s door but used the experience to transform her own life and that of others by launching TRT Rehab.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Disruption 'has placed the future of the hotel and its 12 employees in doubt'
THE owners of a North Yorkshire pub have said they are fighting for survival following months of disruption linked to roadworks.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Amandaland’s Joanna Lumley ‘captivated’ by little North Yorkshire seaside town
See why Amandaland and Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley was 'captivated' by Whitby in North Yorkshire when she visited for an ITV show

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:30:00 +0000
'It changed my life' - York student praises scholarship set up after tragedy
A scholarship set up in memory of “inspirational” York student Sam Pegram, who lost his life in a plane crash, has been praised by its first-ever recipient.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York students recognised for their dedication and work in the community
Students at Outward Academy Easingwold earned bronze in the inaugural Outwood ‘Out There’ Awards.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Here is the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to City of York Council.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bridlington to host England's first ever World Beach Pro Tour volleyball event
Bridlington will play host to England’s first-ever World Beach Pro Tour volleyball event.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
East Yorkshire's high streets are set to benefit from targeted support
High street businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to benefit from targeted support.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York pub landlord to host fundraiser challenge to thank neonatal unit
A York pub landlord has organised a fundraiser to repay the hospital which helped his son through the first few weeks of his life.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
North Yorkshire farm shop cafe with 'famous' lunches named 'hidden gem' by locals
This North Yorkshire farm shop cafe in Pickering has been named a 'hidden gem' by customers and is known for its 'famous' Sunday lunches

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'One of the best burgers I've had in a long time' - unexpected York foodie gem
The Press visited a restaurant inside a plush York cinema to see if the food was better than the usual cinema fare.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home residents get creative at weekly knit and natter sessions
Rivermead care home in York has been getting creative with weekly knit and natter sessions.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Senior lawyer named one of the UK's brightest legal professionals
Chris Grocock, senior partner at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, which has an office in York, has been included in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2026.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Legendary saxophonist to play Pocklington with five-piece band
Saxophonist Snake Davis will perform alongside his five-piece band in Pocklington Arts Centre in September.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Voting set to close in competition to find the best gym in York
The Press has had a Q&A with the owners, founders and managers of all ten gyms who were nominated and featured their stories - the first question we asked was how did it feel to be nominated?

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nearly half of Hull and East Yorkshire businesses using support services
Nearly half (48 per cent) of businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire are accessing formal support for the first time.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Big increase' in potholes after cold weather 'damage'
A City of York Council official said they were working to repair potholes caused by cold weather as quickly as possible.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Met Office predicts light rain across York this weekend in latest forecast
The Met Office has forecast light rain across York this weekend.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Centre provides practical support for vulnerable women in York
A women’s centre in York, providing support to help vulnerable women rebuild their lives, was visited by York MP Rachael Maskell.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Utility companies to face charges for roadworks during busiest hours of the day
The lane rental scheme, designed to encourage faster completion of roadworks, has been introduced by North Yorkshire Council.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:19:00 +0000
WATCH - Burglars targeting houses during eight-week crime wave
House burglars Hari Barnes, then 18, and William Smythe, 23, were caught on camera repeatedly as they staged an eight-week crime wave in Harrogate.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Balaclava-clad burglars terrfified victims during two-month crime wave
Two balaclava-clad burglars brought misery and trauma to a North Yorkshire town as they carried out a two-month crime wave "for fun," York Crown Court heard.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000
The rare Royal Mint £1 coin worth for more than £100
The 2017 coin, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, sold for £112.08

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month
Ofgem said tougher smart meter rules will come into force from February

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Lidl, Tesco, TK Maxx and more issue 'do not eat' warnings as products recalled
Major UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Lidl, have issued "do not eat" warnings for a range of reasons this week.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Tesco, Hobbycraft, Waitrose and more warn shoppers 'stop using it immediately'
The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at some of the UK's biggest retailers this week.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take on this tricky pub quiz and see how much you really know
Think you're good at general knowledge? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:54:51 +0000
What time is The Masked Singer on tonight? When to watch latest episode on ITV
The Masked Singer returns for the sixth episode of its 2026 series tonight (Saturday, January 31), which will see two characters unmasked

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:43:38 +0000
NHS Trust running York Hospital faces deficit of up to £31 million
York and Scarborough NHS Trust which runs York and Scarborough hospitals is facing a deficit of up to £31 million amid a ‘very challenging financial landscape’.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:48:20 +0000
Body of man in 20s found in North Yorkshire
The body of a man in his 20s has been found in the Oakdale area of Harrogate.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000
Archbishop of York will not face disciplinary action over handling of abuse case
The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will not face disciplinary action over his handling of a priest who faced sexual abuse allegations.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:33:02 +0000
Man dies at York flats - latest from scene
As reported by The Press, emergency services were called yesterday to St John's Walk in Heworth around 1pm yesterday (January 29) following reports of a small fire.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:19:08 +0000
Next phase of major project in York set to get underway
Tea Room Square is being remodelled as part of the York Station Gateway project.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road changes near York fast food giant 'create as many problems as solutions'
The measures aim to improve safety in Blake Street but they have sparked concerns.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
'I am thrilled' - key job at top North Yorkshire school
Harrogate Ladies’ College, soon to be Duchy College, Harrogate, has made a key appointment.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:17:53 +0000
Home Alone and Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71
Home Alone, Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice star Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:30:24 +0000
'Great idea' or 'childish'- reaction to wine bar banning Labour councillors
It comes after Plonkers Wine Bar owner Steve Wood said he was making a stand against outdoor seating charges with the ban.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000
More than 30 frosty ice sculptures returning to the York Ice Trail
A total of 36 ice sculptures are returning to The York Ice Trail, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:41:27 +0000
North Yorkshire fundraisers set to take on challenge for Guide Dogs
A group of fundraisers are set to take on Millfield Parkrun in aid of Guide Dogs tomorrow.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:28:23 +0000
Two brothers kept illegal firearm in North Yorkshire outbuilding
Two brothers are today both serving long prison sentences after police found an illegal pistol in an outbuilding. It had been modified from one that only fired blanks.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000
York Ice Trail returns for winter 2026 - here's everything you need to know
York Ice Trail returns 7–8 Feb, transforming York city centre with 36 enchanting ice sculptures, live carving, interactive experiences, and street food.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:57:58 +0000
Mixed reaction from locals and business as Scarborough gas rig plan delayed
CAMPAIGNERS and politicians have had a mixed reaction to the last-minute postponement of a decision on plans for a 38m high gas rig in North Yorkshire.

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