York Press

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:10:33 +0100
Crash closes major North Yorkshire road - emergency services at the scene
In a statement issued this morning, the county's police force said the A169 between Saltergate Bank and Lockton, outside Pickering, is closed.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:38:44 +0100
Crash closes part of main road in York
Part of The Mount close to Holgate Road and the centre of York was shut around 8.45pm last night (Thursday, October 8) as a recovery vehicle was seen winching a white Ford Focus from a traffic light stationed in the centre of the road.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York brewery events 'really well received' prompting new plans
Plans to support events held at a York brewery have been lodged following their success since they began this summer.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:44 +0100
Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire
THE Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:17:25 +0100
Long delays after an overturned vehicle closes motorway
The M62 in Yorkshire is shut and there are long delays after a vehicle overturned this morning.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:05:00 +0100
Village water pipes to be replaced to reduce bursts, leaks and supply interruptions
Yorkshire Water is underway with a £1.5m mains replacement scheme in a North Yorkshire village in a drive to reduce bursts, leaks, and supply interruptions in the area.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen: out and about with the Yorkshire Shepherdess
Discover Amanda Owen's Yorkshire life, from Our Yorkshire Farm and Ravenseat to Our Farm Next Door - in our photo gallery over the years

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Band behind iconic Grammy winning album to open tour in York
A band who supported one of the UK's most iconic singers on a Grammy winning album are set to kick off a nationwide tour in York later this month.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 3G pitch, padel court and rugby fives courts approved at Scarborough Rugby Club
THE major expansion of a North Yorkshire rugby club has been approved after councillors voted to overturn a recommendation for refusal.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Not now, not ever - we must protect NHS data from Palantir'
'We must protect NHS data from Palantir', writes today's York Press lead letter writer.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PICTURES - Salon which transports visitors to 'another world' opens in York
A new beauty salon which hopes to unite ‘science and soul’ has opened its doors in a York suburb.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Motorcyclist hospitalised for weeks due to driver ‘trying to save 30 seconds'
A motorcyclist was left in hospital for weeks due to injuries suffered in a crash in Selby caused by a driver "trying to save himself 30 seconds’’, a court heard.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
I put gravy granules to the test - which smelled like sweaty socks?
We put gravy granules to the test

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Welsh singer-songwriter returns to Pocklington for church concert
Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph is set to perform at All Saints Church in Pocklington next month.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hit Midsomer Murders stage adaptation heading to York on 2027 theatre tour
A stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is coming to the Grand Opera House York as part of its 2027 tour.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community education provider repays kindness with £1,000 charity donation
Teach Me Happy has donated £1,000 to Derwent Lions in recognition of the support given to them shortly after opening.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter to perform in Pocklington
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is set to headline a show at All Saints Church in Pocklington.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning aviation artist to showcase work at Yorkshire Air Museum
Aviation illustrator and comic artist Keith Burns will display his work at the Yorkshire Air Museum next weekend.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deadline set for claims against estate of late York resident
Individuals with claims against the estate of the late Robert Wilfred Hills must submit them by December 7.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning folk trio to perform at Pocklington church
An award-winning folk trio, The Young'uns, is set to perform at All Saints Church in Pocklington later this year.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haxby netball legend honoured as refurbished sports courts open in her name
Netball coach Val Kennedy, who has inspired generations, has had a sports facility named in her honour in Haxby.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York-based firm completes major installation for three-storey headquarters
York firm Portakabin has finished a new headquarters built from 66 modular units.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of road closure in Wilberfoss as resurfacing works planned
Bolton Road in Wilberfoss is set to close temporarily, beginning next month.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity hike across Shropshire Hills raises more than £2,100 for young people
A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Selby couple who lost twin daughters lead baby loss awareness campaign
Hayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, whose twin daughters were stillborn, are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pickering Running Club members impress in races at home and abroad
Pickering Running Club members excelled in a number of disparate events last weekend.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:52:52 +0100
Rishi Sunak meets locals at village hall coffee morning
Rishi Sunak meets more than 40 residents at a coffee morning in Yorkshire.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:14:15 +0100
Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:14:13 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' three M&S products due to Salmonella contamination
Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent recall for three food products after Salmonella was found in items used by manufacturer Greencore.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:13:14 +0100
'Brilliant' UK drinks company to close as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:46 +0100
Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:26:16 +0100
Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans
ITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:16:17 +0100
Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:34:05 +0100
Body of man found in North Yorkshire wood
The body of a man has been found in woods close to Scalby Beck, Scarborough.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Fresh bid to solve York's brutal 'Coronation Street' murder on 30th anniversary
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information to help solve the murder of Geoffrey Leeming in Haxby, York, in 1996 - dubbed the 'Coronation Street killing'.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:28:00 +0100
Police release name of man charged with murder after fatal A1(M) crash
A 22-year-old woman from Newcastle died when a silver VW Golf and silver Ford Transit collision near Barton, on the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 57 and 56 on Sunday, October 4.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man jailed for making hundreds of calls to alleged domestic abuse victim from prison
A Scarborough prisoner persuaded a woman to get the domestic abuse case against him dropped by phoning her hundreds of times from prison.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic'- up to £925,000 York parks efforts welcomed amid future questions
Progress on improvements to York's parks with works worth up to £925,000 have been welcomed amid questions over what will happen next.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Next steps for new Australia-inspired café in York
Plans to open a new Australia and New Zealand-inspired café in York have taken a step forward.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How empty York church could be transformed as plans backed
A York church is set for a new lease of life following the approval of plans.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drink driver crashed into bus when more than three times alcohol limit court hears
A drink driver has lost her home and job after she crashed into a bus near the city centre, York magistrates heard.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York woman guilty of racially abusing neighbour in flats
A long-term York resident is scared to leave his flat and is planning on leaving the city because of his neighbour's racial abuse, magistrates heard.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0100
23 people named in High Court action over alleged breaches at Traveller site
Twenty-three have been named in High Court proceedings over an unauthorised traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:32:24 +0100
First Aldi store opens in major North Yorkshire town today
A NEW Aldi store opened its doors to customers this morning (Thursday) with school children joining an Olympic medallist to cut the ribbon.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:48:14 +0100
The UK's top independent hotel of the year (with 50-plus rooms) is in York
The Grand York has been named UK Independent Hotel of the Year in the Over 50 Rooms category at the Independent Hotel Show Awards.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:43:19 +0100
Whitby petrol station could sell beer and wine from 6am
A WHITBY petrol station could sell alcohol from 6am onwards if plans are approved by the council.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:28:29 +0100
Growing concern after vandals repeatedly target North Yorkshire nursery fence
Repeated vandalism targeting Time Out Nursery in Sherburn in Elmet's perimeter fence is causing growing concern for staff, children, and parents.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:21:36 +0100
Station Gateway scheme approved after councillors back revised plans
A MAJOR redevelopment of Scarborough Station has been given the green light after changes to the plan were welcomed by councillors.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York wedding catering company ‘devastated’ as it prepares to enter liquidation
York catering company Baba Ganoush – Dining by Matthew Hyde Ltd has said it is "genuinely devastated" as it revealed the business will be entering liquidation.

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