York Press
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:38:10 +0000Storm Éowyn LIVE: York and North Yorkshire updates and travel disruptions
Keep up to date here with news and travel disruptions in York and North Yorkshire as the Met Office issues Amber and Yellow warnings for the region as Storm Éowyn causes havoc across parts of the country.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:00:44 +0000North Yorkshire man hurt cat so badly it had to have leg amputated
Kirby the cat had to have his leg amputated after owner David Garner 39, of Cromwell Terrace in Scarborough threw him to the ground.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:00:00 +0000'It was the best day of my life' - city school sees democracy in action
St Aelred's RC School pupils have been on a trip to London touring the Houses of Parliament with MP Rachael Maskell.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:47:35 +0000York event next month seeks best architects and designers
York’s architecture and property industry will gather next month to celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated York Design Awards 2025.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:57:35 +0000Worried about a power cut? What to do and who to call if you lose power
If you experience a power cut, there are a few things you can do - the Met Office has given advice for what to do and who to call.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:32:00 +0000'Vast majority of autistic people in the UK are law-abiding' - letter
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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:06:00 +0000Up, up and away! Magnificent photos of peacock in flight in York woods
Check out these magnificent photos of peacock in flight in York woods
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000Nine 'attacks' against North Yorkshire firefighters in 2024
The number of 'attacks' (including verbal) against North Yorkshire firefighters has been disclosed via response to a Freedom of Information request filed by Legal Expert.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire sex offender's sentence is doubled by appeal court
Appeal judges ordered a North Yorkshire sex offender to hand himself in to police as they doubled his prison sentence. The Attorney General told the court the original sentence was too short.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000York's oldest surviving railway building could be converted for new use
The oldest surviving railway building in York could be set for a new lease of life as a rehearsal space for a brass band under new plans.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000'It's terrifying': Part of Typhoon fighter jet lands in field
A grandmother has spoken of her shock after part of a fighter jet crashed to the earth just ‘yards’ away from her home.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000'No loss of desire' to dual York Outer Ring Road despite costs, hears budget meeting
There has been no loss of desire to progress with the York Outer Ring Road dualling project despite rising costs, the council’s economy spokesperson has said.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000Dragons to descend on York ahead of New Year celebrations
Dragons are set to take to the streets of York as the Year of the Snake approaches.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000'The world needs more places like us' - York gym's bid to be crowned the best
THE fourth finalist in The Press Best Gym 2025 competition has been revealed.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000Thieves staged £1,100 perfume raid on York store, court hears
Two members of a shoplifting gang travelled across England to steal perfumes from a York department store, the city’s magistrates heard.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000Well-known York pub plans to open site in coastal town
Valhalla York, Patrick Pool, has submitted plans to open a micropub in Whitby.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000'I have constant anxiety about parking': new ResPark restrictions win backing
Proposals to introduce parking permits in an area of York have been backed after residents claimed a new mother had moved out because of how bad problems were.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:20:48 +0000Flights and ferries cancelled and roads closed amid Storm Éowyn arrival
The UK is expected to see some disruption today as Storm Éowyn hits the country with some flights and ferries cancelled.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000217 people admitted in 4 years to trust's hospitals for ice slips
Data has revealed the number of people who’ve been admitted to hospital due to slips and falls on ice at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:54:35 +0000DWP driving bans would be for 'extreme' cases as DWP seeks new powers
Benefit cheats could be disqualified from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay money they owe
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:42:46 +0000Woman and man wanted after raid on York shop
THE hunt is on for a woman and man after a theft from Holland and Barrett at York Designer Outlet.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:27:42 +0000Key road through North Yorkshire reopens after landslip
The A59 at Kex Gill in North Yorkshire has reopened today after a landslip.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:01:00 +0000Public urged not to approach wanted man from York
North Yorkshire Police is on the hunt for 35-year-old Christopher Craine from York, who they have urged the public not to approach.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:10:46 +0000Raid on York clothes shop - £295 worth of stock stolen
POLICE in York are trying to trace three women after a theft from a shop in Stonegate.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:00:00 +0000'He missed her incredibly' - York RAF fundraiser dies aged 81
York RAF fundraiser, Ian Smith, who took over running the York RAF Association’s annual Battle of Britain Wings Appeal following his wife's death, has died aged 81.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:25:00 +00006 warning signs your child might be spending too much time online
If you are worried about your child spending too much time online, here are six warning signs to look out for and how you can tackle this issue
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000York braces for Storm Éowyn - 'don't travel' warning issued and attractions to close
Storm Éowyn is set to bring disruption across York and North Yorkshire when it arrives tomorrow (Friday, January 24).
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:57:22 +0000Popular York attraction hit by burglars in the dead of night
A popular York attraction has been hit by burglars.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:54:04 +0000Man from North Yorkshire wanted by police after alleged 'threats of harm'
A hunt is under way for a man from North Yorkshire who may have travelled to the Darlington area.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:41:44 +0000York rum producer announces alcohol-free range
A York rum company is launching an alcohol-free range as part of the Resident’s Festival on Saturday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:30:10 +0000Storm Éowyn tracker shows the exact time strong wind and heavy rain will hit UK
Storm Éowyn is due to hit the UK and cause disruption this weekend - here's how you can track the storm and when to expect strong wind and heavy rain.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:21:00 +0000Appeal for missing teenager last seen in East Yorkshire town
The 15-year-old was last seen at 1pm on Wednesday, January 22.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:50:00 +0000Man chases moving car in North Yorkshire town and smashes its window with his fist
A police spokesperson said nobody was injured in the incident of criminal damage which happened in Baxtergate at 6pm on January 2.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:32:41 +0000Agents appointed to promote York campus
CBRE’s Office Agency team in Leeds has been appointed by the York Biotech campus to market specialist laboratory and office space aimed at innovative and entrepreneurial businesses in the Life Sciences sector.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:08:24 +0000How motor racing is just the ticket for thriving North Yorkshire firm
Harrogate events company Impulse Decisions has been announced as official agent for the 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:58:20 +0000Sainsbury’s to close in-store café at York supermarket
Sainsbury’s has announced that it will be closing its in-store café at Monks Cross, York.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:11:12 +0000More than £300 of stock taken as thieves hit city centre shop
Over £300 worth of stock has been taken from a shop in York city centre and North Yorkshire Police have released CCTV of two people they'd like to identify.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:09:38 +0000York developer highlights its Scottish schemes
A York based property development company is reporting many projects in Scotland in addition to its schemes in York.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:14:26 +0000Lorry stolen from farm in North Yorkshire 'may now be on false plates'
A lorry has been stolen from Payne's Dairies farm in Roecliffe, Boroughbridge.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000'Our street feels empty' - campaign to reopen York pub and reinstate manager
Regulars at the recently closed Wellington Inn, in Alma Terrace, have started a campaign calling for the pub to be reopened and its manager reinstated.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:55:49 +0000Who are the York and North Yorkshire restaurants making a national top 100?
Website SquareMeal has issued its latest national listing of its Top 100 UK restaurants, based on reader feadback and its own experts.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:44:13 +0000Whitby Maritime Hub: Council approves construction contract for £10m project
The council will push ahead with Whitby’s £10m Maritime Hub and has approved a constriction contract for the coastal scheme.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:01:35 +0000North Yorkshire attraction to close during Storm Éowyn
A popular North Yorkshire attraction has announced that it will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January 24), as forecast high winds mean it is “unsafe” to open.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:45:00 +0000'It’s fantastic' - North Yorkshire pub named among the top 100 in the country
The Plough in Wombleton has been named in Estrella Damm’s list of the UK’s Top 100 Gastropubs.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:36:24 +0000Train passengers urged not to travel north of York as storm set to hit
Train passengers are being urged not to travel north of York tomorrow (Friday, January 24) during Storm Éowyn.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:50:00 +0000From air raid shelter to shop - plans revealed to reuse York war relic
An old air raid shelter from the Second World War could become part of a shop in York's historic centre.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:48:00 +0000'Why protest over tea room sign but not Minster solar panels nor Spark?'
Our letter writer asks 'Why protest over tea room sign but not Minster solar panels nor Spark?'
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:27:00 +0000Why having a good laugh can chase away the winter blues and make us feel better
Martin Furber 's wellbeing column: how having a good laugh can chase away the winter blues
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:16:00 +0000Recognise this area of York from yesteryear? It looks very different today
Changing York: look at how this area of York is very different today
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000REVIEW: The mighty meaty addition to York's dining scene
Tasty Southern hospitality will soon be on the menu with the opening of a Hickory’s Smokehouse at Skelton on the edge of York.