York Press

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:33:08 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire town blocked after reported crash
The A59 in Knaresborough is blocked both ways as police deal with an incident in the road.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A very special place to eat, drink and stay' - historic North Yorkshire inn
The Owl at Hawnby, near Helmsley, has been praised by the Daily Telegraph.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ready for parenthood?- expert advice for new York and North Yorkshire families
A health expert has shared advice for new York and North Yorkshire parents following the launch of a local campaign.

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York club set to host band festival next month
The Shepherd Group Brass Band is presenting Brasstival at Huntington WMC on Saturday, June 6.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:34:40 +0100
Person trapped between wire fences at North Yorkshire airfield
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Thirsk were called to Topcliffe Airfield after reports of a person trapped between two wire fences.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:07:00 +0100
'The shop is part of people’s personal history of the city'
This much-loved bookshop has been in the city for 29 years - here's a look back at how things have changed over the years

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:03:22 +0100
Youths deliberately start fire in York park
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Easingwold was called to a fire in Scarcroft Green, just off Bishopthorpe Road in South Bank around 8.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, May 26).

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
‘Skilfully’ renovated period home on the market in York town – take a look inside
A “skilfully” renovated period home has hit the market in Haxby - for £425,000.

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:34:00 +0100
North Yorkshire learning initiative scoops national heritage award
A pioneering North Yorkshire learning initiative has received national recognition after winning a prestigious award for its innovative approach to engaging audiences with heritage, particularly in rural areas.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:37:11 +0100
Firefighters rescue woman trapped in vehicle after crash near East Yorkshire town
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called to the B1230 in High Hunsley around 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, May 26).

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'It's almost as if Banksy has been at work' - praise for York photographer
'It's almost as if ‘Banksy has been at work on the tower' - two York photographers are praised in today's bundle of letters.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Renowned Ripon orchestra to close season with chamber music concert
St Cecilia Orchestra’s final concert of the 2025/26 season will take place at Holy Trinity Church in Ripon.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Goole leisure centre nearing completion ahead of autumn opening
East Riding Leisure Goole is on track to open later this year, with construction entering its final months before handover to East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare Himalayan blue poppies begin flowering at Yorkshire garden
The Himalayan blue poppy, also known as Meconopsis, has begun to flower at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire housing group helps deliver dozens of new affordable homes
A HOUSING consortium is increasing the number of affordable homes in Yorkshire.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Board Games Convention returning bigger and better for third year
The York Board Games Convention will take place in October at St Peter’s School.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Malton care home praises Diabetes UK volunteers after health talk
Rivermead Care Home in Malton has praised volunteers after an educational health talk on diabetes.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Pollington woman sentenced after £51,000 benefit fraud
A woman, formerly of Pollington, has been sentenced after admitting to a three-year benefit fraud totalling more than £51,000.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire Water two-year AI trial aims to improve swimming safety
Yorkshire Water has partnered with AI firm UnifAI Technology on a two-year research scheme.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beverley college students showcase livestock skills at annual competition
Students at Bishop Burton College put their future careers to the test in a live, hands-on showcase of practical skills.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum in Richmond to host D-Day themed war games event on anniversary
The 'War Games: Operation Overlord' event will take place at the Green Howards Museum.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire poultry firm secures top food safety accreditation
East Yorkshire poultry provider, Soames Poultry, has secured a top food safety certification.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vintage Star Wars toys and posters coming to Beverley Art Gallery
Vintage Star Wars collectibles are going on display at May The Toys Be With You event at Beverley Art Gallery, this summer.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stamford Bridge care home hosts dementia nutrition awareness event
Stamford Bridge Beaumont care home recently held its Eating Well with Dementia at home event.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Yorkshire village preparing for popular open gardens weekend
East Yorkshire village, Shiptonthorpe, is set to welcome visitors once more as part of a popular biennial tradition.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York teenager delivers 'inspiring' speech at Buckingham Palace event
York teenager Harrison Buckley recently delivered an "inspiring" speech from the West Terrace of Buckingham Palace.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Great Yorkshire Show renames trophy in honour of late cattle steward
A prestigious livestock award at the Great Yorkshire Show has been renamed in honour of a late cattle steward, Margaret Chapman.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York charities benefit from grant boost for food and wellbeing projects
Three York charities, Door 84, MySight York, and Tang Hall Community Centre, have received £1,000 each from the Hillards Trust.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Live music event announced for Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
York singer-songwriter, Tom Figgins, is returning to the stage for an intimate live music night at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New bar opens in York - offering wines from around the world
A new bar – owned by the family behind one of the city’s most loved restaurants - is bringing wines from across the world to York.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:39:27 +0100
Morrisons apologises and issues 'do not eat' warning as glass found in food
Morrisons has recalled the food item from supermarkets across England, Scotland and Wales because it may contain pieces of glass.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:05:47 +0100
Fresh blow for struggling families as energy cap jumps and gas bills soar 24 per cent
Households across England, Scotland and Wales face a cost-of-living hit after Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 13% from July 1.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:10:08 +0100
Cyclist dies after crash with tractor on outskirts of York
A man in his 50s has died after a crash involving a tractor on the outskirts of York.

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:39:09 +0100
North Yorkshire bridge 'jammed' - with delays expected all day
North Yorkshire Police have warned road users not to approach Whitby Swing Bridge – which is likely to remain blocked “for the remainder of the day”.

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:43:53 +0100
Police search for missing North Yorkshire woman
North Yorkshire Police are searching for a missing woman, Natalie Michelle Ingerson, from Scarborough.

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:25:56 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire reopens after morning crash
The county's police force said the A61 between Ripon and junction 50 of the A1(M) was reopened around 3pm after a serious crash this morning

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Victoria Vaults- café conversion plans for York live music venue refused
Plans to convert an empty live music venue into a café have been blocked.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:02:44 +0100
Travellers leave as they are evicted from York playing fields
Travellers have left a York playing fields following a court hearing.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:09 +0100
Multi-million funding approved for town centre regeneration projects
MULTI-MILLION pound funding for seven projects in a North Yorkshire town has been approved as part of a Government scheme to support and speed up regeneration.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:39:45 +0100
Court bid to move travellers on from York playing fields
The council in York is set to go to court in a bid to move travellers on from a playing fields.

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:24:28 +0100
Keys to popular city centre restaurant and bar stolen
A thief has targeted The Botanist in Stonegate, York.

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:20:00 +0100
Bull marooned in river outside North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said its York crew was called to the River Derwent close to the ruins of Kirkham Priory, just off the A64 outside the city, around 5.15pm yesterday (Monday, May 25).

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:53:34 +0100
Major York road cordoned off after fire
A major York road was cordoned off this morning after a fire.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:47:17 +0100
Group of people stuck in lift in coastal North Yorkshire town
A group of people became stuck in a lift in a coastal North Yorkshire town this afternoon (May 26).

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:36:42 +0100
Burglars raid newly opened shop in York suburb
Perfume has been stolen after thieves have broken into a shop in a busy York suburb.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:50:42 +0100
Vacant town centre shop will be turned into laundrette
AN empty shop in the centre of a North Yorkshire town is set to be turned into a laundrette after plans were approved by the council.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:45:58 +0100
Main road in North Yorkshire blocked AGAIN as vehicle becomes stuck
A main road in North Yorkshire is blocked for the second time this afternoon after a vehicle has become stuck.

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:09:47 +0100
North Yorkshire firm aims to give carboard boxes new lease of life
A new Knaresborough-based business is aiming to reduce cardboard waste and help local companies lower their environmental impact by giving used boxes a second life.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:17:21 +0100
‘Harmful granny annexe' plan turned down over neighbour and parking worries
PLANS to build a ‘granny annexe’ in a North Yorkshire garden have been refused over concerns about residential amenity and highway safety.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100
'He gets it' - King Charles forges instant bond with York cancer patient
The King created an instant “bond” with cancer patients when he visited a newly redeveloped centre for people living with the disease in York.

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