York Press

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:01:05 +0100
Crash closes two lanes of Yorkshire motorway with 40-minute delays reported
Lanes one and two of the A1(M) northbound have been closed from junction 44 for York and Tadcaster to junction 45 for the A659 and Boston Spa.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:53:33 +0100
Tributes paid to man who brought 'warmth and joy to those around him.'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who brought 'warmth and joy to those around him.'

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100
From a bullet train to a murder trial relic: 6 objects you can adopt at York's NRM
York's NRM is launching a new scheme where you can adopt one of 6 iconic objects

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:23:19 +0100
Thief targets petrol station shop in York
North Yorkshire Police said the theft happened at the Shell Garage in Hull Road on Tuesday, July 28.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family seeks memories of York man killed in tragic 1969 work accident
Can you help this family seeking memories of a York man killed in a tragic 1969 work accident?

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Greedy' care home manager stole £50,000 from residents to fund extravagant lifestyle
A “greedy” care home manager cheated residents and lied to their nearest and dearest as she stole £50,000 from them to fund her extravagant lifestyle.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What York people remember about the twins behind new Hollywood film Bucking Fastard
As York’s famous Chaplin twins inspire Hollywood film Bucking Fastard Press readers share memories of life with Greta and Freda in Tang Hall

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
REMINDER: Main road outside York set to close for resurfacing works
City of York Council said the A1079 Hull Road will close across five areas from 8pm on Monday, September 7 and 6am on Saturday, September 19.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0100
Runner dubbed 'real-life Forrest Gump' to visit York during 500-mile challenge
Ultra-marathon runner Rob Pope, dubbed the “real-life Forrest Gump”, will visit Nestlé in York during an endurance challenge.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0100
£1 tourist levy on overnight stays in York a ‘viable option’, new report finds
A £1 tourist levy on overnight stays in York and North Yorkshire is a “viable option” worth exploring, a new report commissioned by the county’s mayor David Skaith has said.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Great North Run 2027 ballot now open as race eyes 1.5 million milestone
The ballot for the 2027 Great North Run is now open, with entries open until midnight on Sunday, September 20.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Family-run Malton Italian restaurant named finalist in UK business awards
Da Elia Pizza & Restaurant has been shortlisted in the Best Restaurant/Food Business category in the UK Small Business Awards.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:56:45 +0100
£30m expansion of school to create 100 extra places for children
Planning permission for a £30m expansion of Broomfield SILC (specialist inclusive learning centre) in Yorkshire has been approved by Leeds City Council.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:15:47 +0100
Pretty Yorkshire Dales town set to be the star of Tesco's Christmas advert
People have spotted Hawes looking very festive with filming for the Tesco's Christmas advert taking place.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:19:22 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street to see TV schedule change this week
ITV has changed the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week due to the coverage of the National Television Awards (NTAs).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0100
ITV set to 'axe' popular game show spin-off after 1 series as its been 'one big flop'
ITV is reportedly set to axe The Chase Around The World after just one series, according to the Daily Mail.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street to see TV schedule change this week
ITV has changed the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules this week due to the coverage of the National Television Awards (NTAs).

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:52:26 +0100
'Absolute chaos' - severe traffic along part of York Outer Ring Road
Drivers have been warned of severe traffic along a major road on York’s Outer Ring Road.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:26:07 +0100
Cordon removed and main York road reopened after incident on city centre bridge
A police cordon placed along Bridge Street in York has been removed - with the road now reopen to vehicles.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
IN PICTURES: Amazing light show to return to North Yorkshire country estate
A mile-long trail of light installations is set to illuminate the grounds of a historic estate.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:13:56 +0100
York road set to close for resurfacing works
Beckfield Lane in Acomb is set to close for resurfacing works.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Plan for 18 new homes at site of previously rejected proposals
MORE than a dozen new homes could be built near a North Yorkshire town after the council rejected previous plans.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:49:13 +0100
'Helmsley did us proud once again' as Tour of Britain comes to town
“Helmsley did us proud once again” was the overriding message as the town celebrated the visit of the Tour of Britain with a packed schedule of events.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Why you should take this walk to spectacular remote spot in Yorkshire Dales
RIGGS Moor on the National Park/Nidderdale border is a remote spot, possibly the most remote in England.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
York-born Oscar-winner about to take her own show to the stage across England
Dame Judi Dench will be taking the stage across England from Tuesday, October 20 for a collection of evenings titled Judi Dench: Is it Too Late to Make a Run for It? after her memoir, which is scheduled to be published by Penguin Books in the UK on O...

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:38:29 +0100
Three-mile stretch of major road into York set for two weeks of closures
Motorists are being reminded of a series of closures scheduled for a major road into York.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
How to pronounce this Yorkshire town's very confusing name
Guiseley in Yorkshire is just one of the places that has a very confusing name to pronounce but here's a guide to help you impress the locals.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0100
Rare Victorian casts of the Bayeux Tapestry to go on display in North Yorkshire
Rare Victorian casts of the Bayeux Tapestry are set to go on display.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on plans for up to 52 new North Yorkshire homes delayed
A decision on plans for up to 52 homes in a Ryedale village has been delayed after planning officers changed their recommendation following the publication of new national planning rules.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Michelin Guide chef announces surprise departure from leading York restaurant
Top city chef Ahmed Abdalla announces his surprise departure from one of York's best restaurants,

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire luxury furniture firm welcomes third generation as apprentice
A Harrogate family firm known for its luxury furniture is welcoming a new apprentice and the next generation of craftsmanship.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police find £100,000 cache of criminal cash in man's York home
Two York men caught with more than £110,000 of criminal cash and items of jewellery have both received suspended prison sentences.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
127 years and still standing: the remarkable story of York's 'Morrisons chimney'
Built to tackle Victorian York's growing rubbish problem, the city's iconic Foss Islands chimney remains standing 127 years later.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:59:00 +0100
Vineyards near York talk of bumper harvest as picking is about to start
Vineyards near York are gearing up for what could be their biggest harvest yet.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Look around North Yorkshire farm as it hits the market – for £1.25 million
Treetops Farm in Stutton, near Tadcaster, is for sale – for £1.25 million.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:15:27 +0100
Road closed indefinitely after HGV strike damages historic Grade II listed bridge
A North Yorkshire bridge has been closed indefinitely after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle just hours before the Tour of Britain cycle race is due to visit the area.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comedian Paul Foot to bring critically acclaimed stand-up show to Pocklington
Comedian Paul Foot is bringing his critically acclaimed stand-up show to Pocklington Arts Centre in May.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate advisory firm appoints new plant and machinery director
Tom Witten has joined Pantera Advisory Group to lead plant and machinery services.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York's popular ghost trail returns with 70 sculptures across the city
A total of 70 sculptures will appear around York as part of Ghosts in the Gardens, a free trail running from September to November.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
What to do if you missed a copy of The Press you wanted
The Press is now offering readers a way to access past editions of the newspaper through its 'e-edition' function on its website.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Hidden garden centre near the Yorkshire coast with flower pick and mix
Reighton Nurseries might be worth a visit if you are looking for colourful plants to brighten up your garden.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:28:59 +0100
Binman shares 'easy' trick to stop bins being left down the road
The No.1 Binman on TikTok has shared his simple and easy trick to avoid having your bins left down the road after collection.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:04:19 +0100
RECAP - police cordon lifted along York bridge after emergency incident
Police have placed a cordon around an incident along Ouse Bridge. Emergency services, including North Yorkshire Police, Yorlshire Ambulance Service, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and York Rescue Boat are at the scene.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:59:45 +0100
Emergency services close York bridge after incident
Emergency services have been called to an incident along Ouse Bridge in York.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:45:50 +0100
Traffic eases along main road in North Yorkshire road after incident
Motorists are being warned of high and building traffic along the A169 Northbound from Old Malton.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:05:27 +0100
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven and her very different life after Ravenseat farm
While viewers of ‘Our Yorkshire Farm’ watched Raven Owen grow up helping with life on the windswept hills of Ravenseat, Amanda Owen’s eldest daughter has since forged a very different path away from the family farm.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sneak peak inside state-of-the-art health club opening in 'beautiful' York building
A new state-of-the-art health and fitness club has offered a sneak peak inside the historic York building it has taken over ahead of its opening.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0100
Interior designer opens new studio and shop in York
A York interior designer has opened up a brand-new studio and shop, Juicehaus, in Bishopthorpe Road.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Such a shame we are losing York's old WH Smith in Coney Street for good'
Press readers are saddened that the old WH Smith – now TG Jones – will be going from Coney Street in York, along with the Post Office

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire firm reports higher profits as turnover jumps to £38.6m
A Scarborough firm has seen a surge in profits after a busy 2025 full of expansion and investment.

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