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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:28:45 +0100Rail passengers at York station face delays due to track inspection
National Rail said all lines between Northallerton and Middlesbrough are closed while the work takes place.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:05:12 +0100Vehicle crashes close to service station on road linking York with East Yorkshire
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Broadhelm Close, just off the A1079 and the Pocklington Services at 10.47pm last night (Sunday, October 18).
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100Popular 90s duo announce York show as part of comeback tour
A popular 1990s duo has announced a stop in York as part of their major comeback tour.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:24:12 +0100Fire service update on blaze which struck industrial unit in North Yorkshire
As reported by The Press, the county's fire and rescue service said it was called to the ICL Works chemical factory off Bawtry Road in Selby at 2.24pm yesterday (Sunday, October 18).
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:58:30 +0100'Obstruction' blocking motorway in North Yorkshire
AA Traffic News is reporting queues close to junction 47 of the M1 and the interchange for the A1 (M).
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:36:52 +0100Person rescued from blaze in York property and three others treated for injuries
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Acomb, Huntington, and Harrogate responded to reports of a fire in Water Lane, York at 11.03pm last night (Sunday, October 18).
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:24:04 +0100Car vandalised whilst parked up overnight outside house in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said a Citroën Berlingo had two tyres slashed whilst parked in Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, near Robin Hood's Bay, overnight from the late evening of Friday, October 16.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hunting knife sentencing among cases at magistrates court
A man with a hunting knife and a motorist committing a string of offences were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Domestic abuse survivor says partner prevented her 'leading a normal life'
A North Yorkshire domestic abuse survivor has told how she couldn’t lead a normal life and her partner used her engagement ring against her.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Spark:York – will the council keep its word over the future of this city attraction?
Spark:York – will the council keep its word over the future of this popular attraction?
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'York is slipping into a cesspit of its own making'
Are York’s businesses doing enough to keep the city’s streets clean?
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100York mum with brain cancer welcomes government announcement to improve treatment
Emma Ward, a York mum living with brain cancer, has welcomed a government announcement to help more people access potentially life-saving treatment.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:08:14 +0100Amanda Owen calls screens a ‘lifeline’ and refuses to set limits for her children
The 52-year-old stars in the Channel 4 documentary series Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive And Kids, which follows her life in the countryside with her nine children as they renovate a centuries-old derelict farmhouse known as Anty John’s into a m...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100New research reveals Yorkshire businesses' growing demand for young workers
Research from Lloyds Bank reveals almost six in ten businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber have recruited young talent in the past year.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drivers urged to avoid falling victim to mileage fraud by taking important step
Drivers in the UK have been warned about falling victim to mileage fraud and how they could spot a clocked car
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:29:00 +0100RECAP - Thousands of runners take on Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2026
The Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival returns to York today.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:25:43 +0100Air ambulance lands at scene of serious crash in North Yorkshire
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash in Tadcaster.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100People urged to have their say on new supermarket and York B&Q transformation
People are being urged to share their views about proposals for a new supermarket in York.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:49:45 +0100Record-breaking turnout, with thousands raised in this year's Yorkshire Marathon
York has celebrated a record-breaking turnout in the 2026 Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival today.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:04:15 +0100Health Secretary demands sackings over access to tiger victim’s NHS records
NHS staff who inappropriately accessed the medical records of a man who died to a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park must be sacked, the Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has said.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:09:45 +0100Fire at chemical factory in North Yorkshire - emergency services at the scene
Emergency services have rushed to a fire at a chemical factory in Selby.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:22:06 +0100Youths accused of starting fire near 900-year-old North Yorkshire castle
Youths are alleged to have started a fire close to Knaresborough Castle.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100Changing Blossom Street: The shops, characters and stories of a lost York
A new book traces the history of Blossom Street, from famous residents and lost shops to cherished memories and decades of change
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100'I felt like a stranger in my hometown': How Joanne built a friendship club
When loneliness hit, Joanne Burton founded The Girls' Club, which has since helped hundreds of York women make friends
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman found dead outside car, inquest hears
A Yorkshire woman from Harrogate died in September 13. An inquest was opened into her death at Northallerton Coroner’s Court.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic York Church goes on the market for £600,000
The former Clifton Methodist Church has been put up for sale at £600,000.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Leasehold of popular York cafe that closed last month goes on the market
A once bustling café in Acomb that closed last month is now up for sale leasehold.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Key road in York set to remain closed for water mains works
A section of Low Petergate in York will continue to be closed until 6pm on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Solution to closure of York’s main Post Office could take six months, MP says
Rachael Maskell MP has said it may take six months to find a solution to the closure of York’s main Post Office in Coney Street.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'We’re incredibly proud' - nursery close to York celebrates strong Ofsted report
A nursery in Wilberfoss on the outskirts of York has been praised for its care and supportive environment following a strong Ofsted report.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100York home ‘full of character and charm’ hits the market – look inside
An "exceptional" home in South Bank, York, has hit the market for £450,000.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire recycling centres could face closure
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The remarkable career change from global popstar to selling cars in York
A former Cheeky Girl, Gabriela Irimia, has been selling second-hand cars at a York dealership.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Harrogate schoolchildren to work with disabled artists in creative project
Charity Artizan International will deliver its free Mosaics for Schools programme at three primary schools in Harrogate.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100North Yorkshire site manager wins prestigious national housebuilding award
Ricky Coulter Bell, a site manager in North Yorkshire, has won a Seal of Excellence award for his commitment to building high-quality homes.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular York arts exhibition returns this Halloween with biggest event yet
Now in its third year, the Arts, Craft and Photography Exhibition will be held at Foxwood Community Centre at the end of the month.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic treasures worth thousands set to go under the hammer in Yorkshire
A gilt-bronze table suite, once part of the contents of Skibo Castle, is one of the many items that will soon be up for auction with Tennants.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pocklington pupils learn about flood safety through 'Flood Mary' children's book
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as "Flood Mary," visited Pocklington Junior School to read her new book, Missy and Stanley’s Tale.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100500MW solar farm plans amended after concerns from residents and landowners
Light Valley Solar proposes nine changes to its North Yorkshire scheme after concerns over homes, wildlife, access and the Monk Fryston grid connection.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100Scarborough restaurant praised for its 'seriously good value' and 'great' drinks
Feast in Scarborough is an impressive bar an restaurant that is loved for its homemade parmos and great value.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100How Amanda Owen's son Reuben has started his own business
Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned his childhood love of diggers into a machinery business and television career after finding fame on Our Yorkshire Farm.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:56:31 +0100UK drivers urged not to delay one thing as colder weather approaches
Car insurance and finance psychology experts have urged drivers not to delay car repairs in the winter season
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:36:31 +0100Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money
Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:10:37 +0100Police called to altercation in York city centre square
North Yorkshire Police has been called to an altercation in York city centre.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:31:57 +0100Man arrested after fatal crash in North Yorkshire
A man has been arrested after a fatal crash involving a cyclist and a Volvo XC60 in North Yorkshire.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:59:48 +0100Two caravans destroyed by fire near site in North Yorkshire
Two caravans have been destroyed by a fire behind a site in Thirsk.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0100Historic Sam Smith's pub set to reopen after standing empty for more than 3 years
The Jolly Sailors, next to Whitby Harbour, is set to reopen after lying vacant for more than three years.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Excited' and 'concerned'- verdict on new supermarket at York B&Q plans
People living close to the site of a proposed new supermarket in York have given their verdict on the plans.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Cool spaces' to become 'essential' in York due to climate change - warning
Places where people can shelter from extreme heat in York will soon become essential, a councillor has said.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:08:46 +0100Firefighters called to person suspended 40m in the air in North Yorkshire
Firefighters have been called after a person who was left suspended 40 metres in the air when machinery failed in Sherburn-in-Elmet.