York Press

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:04:35 +0100
Major delays as crash closes lane of North Yorkshire motorway at junction for York
National Highways is reporting the first lane of the A1(M) northbound is closed at junction 44 at the A64 turn off.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:29:14 +0100
Ground broken on new supermarket in East Yorkshire town
Ground has broken on a new supermarket in Market Weighton.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:56:39 +0100
Temporary traffic lights on North Yorkshire main road for essential works
TEMPORARY traffic lights are in place on a main road in North Yorkshire today (Monday).

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:22:20 +0100
One injured in four-vehicle crash on main road outside York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a "low-speed collision" happened on the A64 near Bramham around 6pm yesterday (Sunday, June 7).

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:55:00 +0100
TV show shines spotlight on project helping families in York
A Channel 4 show will highlight the work of the Growbaby project helping families in need across York and beyond

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:13:08 +0100
Multiple illegal vehicles seized by police in targeted East Yorkshire drone operation
Humberside Police said that on Saturday, June 6, as part of a national day of action, its Bridlington neighbourhood policing team (NPT) worked with rural task force (RTF) drone pilots and the special constabulary to address ongoing concerns over the ...

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
'I stepped forward to be mayor with a pledge for a more visible council'
A NEW mayor has been elected for a North Yorkshire market town with a pledge to for a more visible and transparent council.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:47:17 +0100
'Distinctive vehicle' targeted in theft from North Yorkshire business premises
North Yorkshire Police said the black and white coloured vehicle, registration CP12OJE, with Magic Rock Brewing on the sides, doubles as a mobile bar and was taken some time during the April of this year from a site in Masham, near Ripon.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chippy that blends unique with traditional menu options in Press contest
A chippy that blends traditional with unique menu options is today’s contender in a Press competition.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thug threatened to burn woman's house down and kill her son
A Scarborough thug claimed a son owed him £10,000 and threatened to kill him and burn his mother's coastal resort home down, York Crown Court heard.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:29:06 +0100
Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to come forward and share their experiences as part of a major review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:37:01 +0100
Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to come forward and share their experiences as part of a major review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:44:28 +0100
This Morning star shares heartbreaking news after dad dies unexpectedly
This Morning star, Juliet Sear has shared that her father has died in a heartbroken update to fans.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emmerdale and Coronation Street to see several ITV schedule changes this week
Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will see a few schedule changes this week due to ITV1 showing a Women's European Qualifier match and the World Cup.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:58:04 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in North Yorkshire - witness appeal
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in North Yorkshire.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0100
My trip to a hair clinic in Istanbul - a mecca for the bold, bald, and beautiful
I visited the hair clinic Esteworld in Istanbul to find out what makes it so special.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
York's beard (and moustache) showdown is back - rallying call for hairy heroes
A flamboyant celebration of facial hair is set to return to York as the Captain Mustache Beard & Moustache Competition makes its comeback.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0100
UK drivers warned of £1,000 fines for common mistake after music star caught out
Drivers are being warned not to enter destinations into navigation apps while behind the wheel, with hefty fines possible if caught.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Global retailer set to take over empty site at York shopping centre
Plans are shaping up for a global brand to move into an empty unit at a York shopping centre.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0100
“We will never forget him” - tributes to officer shot dead on A64 near York
“We will never forget him” - North Yorkshire Police tribute to a Special Constable who was killed in a shooting on the A64 near York.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
6,000 fans watch York band mark 30 years with huge anniversary show
York indie band Shed Seven draw 6,000 fans to their anniversary show, marking 30 years since their classic album A Maximum High.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0100
ENGERLAND! York's World Cup celebrations remembered in pictures
Our old photos look back at fans in York celebrating previous football World Cups

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0100
Late-night rail disruption warning as LNER services face changes next week
Rail passengers are being warned of late-night timetable changes next week due to planned works.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
York-made historic clock 'frozen in time' at North Yorkshire estate ticks again
After more than 15 years stuck at 10.59am, this 19th-century clock in North Yorkshire is ticking once more following a £17,000 restoration project.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
City college hailed as UK's best for apprenticeship delivery
York College has been hailed as the best deliverer of apprenticeships in the country by the former chief operating officer of Barratt Redrow.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Lidl unveils ingenious new football shirt for the World Cup that you can't not wear
Lidl has unveiled a "beer-proof" football shirt that promises to keep you protected.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0100
Drivers, thieves and violent woman sentenced for offences on North Yorkshire coast
Scarborough magistrates sentenced three drivers, two thieves and a violent woman recently.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:06:00 +0100
Huge crowds flock to Scarborough as chart legends bring classic hits to stage
Thousands of fans danced and sang along as Madness brought their trademark “nutty” energy and classic hits to Scarborough.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0100
EastEnders star confirmed to be returning to BBC show 20 years after debut
Belinda Owusu will return to BBC soap EastEnders as Libby Fox, the supportive daughter of Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Emergency services attend scene of a car crash in North Yorkshire
Emergency services were called to the scene of a car crash in North Yorkshire late last night, Saturday.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:19:09 +0100
North Yorkshire woodland fire believed to have been deliberate
Fire crews believe a woodland fire in North Yorkshire yesterday, Saturday, was started deliberately.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:04:34 +0100
Two people rescued from a lift in York
Firefighters went to rescue two people after they became trapped in a lift in York

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Look inside ‘charming’ home for sale in ‘one of York’s most sought after’ locations
A “charming” home has hit the market in Farndale Street, off Fulford Road in York, for £350,000.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
FOOD REVIEW: Vale of York village pub packs a punch
A recently-reopened pub in the Vale of York, just south of Boroughbridge, is certainly packing a punch.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire experts to reveal power of photos in public relations at event
North Yorkshire PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham, plus national journalist Alex Lloyd and press photographer David Harrison are to deliver a practical online masterclass explaining the power of photography for PR.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Cooking school for rent in 'superb surroundings' on North Yorkshire estate
A cookery school at Carlton Towers in North Yorkshire has gone on the market.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Unique York cafe goes on the market after just 18 months trading
Avocado Envy, much-loved and unique York café specialising in meals with avocado, has gone on the market some 18 months after it opened.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 100 residents discuss a new vision for York city centre
More than 100 residents gathered to discuss the future of York’s city centre at Change is Coming: A new vision for York, held at The Guildhall.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Whitby care home appoints new manager to begin new chapter at the site
Joanne Martin has been appointed the new manager at Jubilee House Nursing Home in Whitby.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New exhibition celebrates over 100 years of East Yorkshire's Polish community
Titled Cześć, to my! (Hi, it’s us!), it is to be unveiled at East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Champney Treasure House museum in Beverley.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate set to bloom with return of Floral Summer of Celebration
Harrogate BID has announced the return of its Floral Summer of Celebration next month.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Domestic abuse survivor praises life-changing North Yorkshire housing support
A survivor of domestic abuse has described how specialist housing support from the North Yorkshire Council helped her.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New York cycling scheme aims to boost confidence on two wheels
The York Cycle Campaign has secured funding to launch a new community cycling scheme called Pedal in the Park.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved York business set to open second city centre location
A popular York business has revealed it is set to open a second location in the city centre.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100
Man strangled partner and trashed her home, court hears
A Selby man who strangled his girlfriend and trashed her house in separate incidents has been jailed.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:11:21 +0100
Disney is bringing back iconic 1980s ITV dating show with huge TV star set to host
ITV's Blind Date is set to return to TV as Disney+ reboots the hit 1980s show.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:59:04 +0100
North Yorkshire Police rejects ‘religious indoctrination’ claims over training
North Yorkshire Police has hit back at claims made that its cultural training to staff involved "chanting or religious indoctrination".

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Two winners named in major York literary contest
Hex House by Amy Jane Stewart and Featherfall by Jerry Ibbotson have both won the York St John University 2026 Big Summer Read.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Apprentices working on major regeneration scheme 'can't afford to live in York'
Apprentices working on a major regeneration scheme cannot afford to live in York, an MP has said in a call for more affordable housing.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Row amid changes to York's electric vehicle charging network
The search for a company to run York's public electric vehicle charging network has sparked a row.

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