York Press

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:24 +0100
Major road in North Yorkshire closed after serious crash – police on scene
A serious crash has closed the A19 near Thirkleby, close to Thirsk.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'Homes could lose value' due to York holiday park's expansion
The expansion of a York holiday park has been approved.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Thousands expected for return of 'spectacular' North Yorkshire spring show
Thousands of flower enthusiasts are expected to flock to an iconic North Yorkshire spring show – set to launch today.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crackdown on rogue landlords sees new powers in York approved
New powers have been approved for a council in York as part of a wider crackdown on rogue landlords.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:26:40 +0100
Lobby group criticises 'short-sighted' ban on overnight campervan parking
Blanket bans on campervans and motorhomes in tourist hotspots are “short-sighted” and would not be necessary with better facilities, Campra has said.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:13:07 +0100
Fire started deliberately near main road in York
A fire has been started deliberately near Monkton Road in York, the fire service said.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Ex-boyfriend told woman she 'broke his heart' then assaulted her
An ex-boyfriend told a woman she 'broke his heart' then assaulted her in her garden, York magistrates heard.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0100
Meet the Angels of Acomb, York - the young artists putting our city on the map
Meet the young artists putting our city on the map in this impressive new project

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
RNLI recruiting fundraisers to operate across North Yorkshire
Applications are now open to become one of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) face-to-face fundraisers for North Yorkshire.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Riding of Yorkshire Council highlights green projects to mark Earth Day
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is celebrating Earth Day by showcasing its various green projects.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police force makes 'good progress' in most areas after recent inspection
North Yorkshire Police was rated 'Good' progress across most areas of its operations following a recent inspection.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New senior appointment made at 84‑bed care home in Knaresborough
Dannie Tsoneva has been named the new general manager to lead the 84-bed Thistle Hill Care Home in Knaresborough.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York care home residents celebrate National Tea Day with community event
Handley House Care Home in Clifton recently brought residents together for a celebration to mark National Tea Day.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
On this day: City centre fashion festival takes York by storm
On this day in 2016, York celebrated its annual style festival, Fashion City York (FCY).

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New three-screen cinema proposed for Ripon receiving support from city
A recent planning application for a new three-screen cinema in Ripon is receiving plenty of public support.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for stronger support for children with special educational needs
York MP Rachael Maskell has called for stronger national support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 650 handmade F1 cars to go on public display for York hospice
A collection of more than 650 handmade Formula 1 cars is going on public display in York to help raise money for St Leonard's Hospice.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York charity groups urged to apply for funding ahead of deadline
Charities in York are being urged to apply for funding opportunities through The Miller Homes Community Fund, before time runs out.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pickering pilates instructor to support local farm shop's latest fundraiser
A Pickering pilates instructor is supporting Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café's latest fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning comedian bringing new show to York as part of UK tour
Award-winning comedian Amy Gledhill is bringing her latest stand-up show to The Crescent in York early next year.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New restaurant set to bring taste of West Africa to York
A new much-anticipated restaurant is set to bring a taste of West Africa to a York suburb.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Student team in Harrogate wins national award for environmental project
Students from Ashville School have won a national award for their creative approach to tackling environmental challenges.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic railway nursery in York to open to public this weekend
Poppleton Community Railway Nursery has announced its annual programme of Saturday open days starting this weekend.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Upcoming production of obsession and madness coming to Scarborough
Young Company will perform Woyzeck at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire eCommerce agency wins four new clients including local businesses
York-based eCommerce agency, Say Yes, has secured four new client wins, including two from the region.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York public notices: Live music licence and multiple road closures announced
Here are the latest public notices announced across York.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘I still believe in the goodness of people’ – York man defiant after racist abuse
York man Abdu Abdrabo who helped stop a knifeman in Lawrence Street has urged people to “choose to live together” after being subjected to racist abuse.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Scandal’ of £5.5m wasted on Bootham Park Hospital – 'give it to people of York'
Rachael Maskell MP says it is an "absolute scandal" the Bootham Park Hospital site is still lying empty at a cost of millions of pounds.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Why this iconic York building should be reopened for the people of York to use
What should happen to York's Bootham Park Hospital site? Rachael Maskell outlines her ideas...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
'Racism hurt me in York – but I refuse to let hate speak for this city'
A York resident speaks out after suffering racist abuse while at work

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0100
‘Everyone is welcome’ – new café to open in prime York city centre spot
New café Another Brother is to open in Nessgate, York.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100
Warning to holidaymakers as flight cancellations expected this summer
Summer 2026 UK flights face possible delays and cancellations due to airline operational issues and fuel supply concerns.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0100
‘I’m still in disbelief’ – PM thanks York window cleaner who removed racist graffiti
Isaac Davidson, a window cleaner who volunteered to remove racist graffiti daubed on the Dragon House Chinese takeaway in York, has been thanked by the prime minister.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
New homes for hard-pressed York families have 'ground to a halt'
Plans hailed as the biggest council house building drive in York for a generation have been approved amid claims construction has ground to a halt.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Work underway on development at top school
Work is underway on the new sixth form centre at Pocklington School.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:33:36 +0100
Two air ambulances at scene of 'serious' incident on main East Yorkshire road
TWO AIR ambulances are at the scene of a 'serious' accident on a main road in East Yorkshire.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Dire need of modernisation' prompts York Crematorium expansion plan
The planned expansion of York's crematorium at an estimated cost of £560,000 has taken a step forward.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:16:33 +0100
Empty York pub's bid to extend hours to 1.30am as tenants sought
An application to allow a York pub which is currently closed to open until 1.30am every day has been lodged.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0100
Cash boost for much-loved York community garden
Acomb Explore library garden community garden is set to get a revamp thanks to a cash injection.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:31:28 +0100
Police seal off street in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire Police has put a cordon up in Marbled White Place, Knaresborough and officers are at the scene.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:15:26 +0100
Fish and Ship Festival to return to North Yorkshire coastal town
A festival celebrating Whitby's rich fishing heritage is to take place next month.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unnecessary clutter'- York student block graphics set to come down
Graphics in the windows of a York student accommodation block have been refused planning permission after being put up.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It doesn't go far enough'- parking ban plan for York street
Plans to ban parking on a York street have been drawn up amid concerns the measures would not go far enough.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:29:01 +0100
Family of man found dead in North Yorkshire come forward
The family of a man found dead at his home in Scarborough have come forward.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Extra trains laid on as thousands of football fans head for Wembley this weekend
Extra trains have been laid on this weekend as rail operator expects thousands of passengers to travel to the capital for two major events.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0100
Dinosaurs, a rock legend and a Michelin‑starred chef are coming to York
A family dinosaur spectacular, a rock ‘n’ roll stage play and a major comedy tour are heading to York - all you need to know.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Thousands celebrate York craft brewery's special milestone
Thousands of people have flocked to a York craft brewery to celebrate a milestone anniversary.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:18:02 +0100
Man arrested after police stand-off in North Yorkshire street
An arrest followed a stand-off at a house in Marbled White Place, Knaresborough, after a man refused to leave or allow a woman to leave the property.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:24:12 +0100
Top North Yorkshire chef to lift the lid on the 'brutal reality of hospitality'
A Michelin‑starred chef from North Yorkshire will be lifting the lid on the pressures and realities of life in hospitality for one night in York.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:07:24 +0100
Police and ambulance attend address in North Yorkshire town
POLICE and an ambulance attended an address in Malton yesterday evening (Tuesday).

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