York Press

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York café feeding people struggling at Christmas bids to stay open
A York café which feeds people struggling with isolation at Christmas has lodged a bid to stay open.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Iconic British actor to visit North Yorkshire next year - here's how to get tickets
One of the UK's most iconic actors is set to visit to the North Yorkshire coast for a special evening of stories and laughter in 2027.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:41:00 +0100
Teen to appear in court after two major York incidents
A teenager is set to appear in court today after two incidents which closed one of the major city centre bridges and caused mayhem at the city’s hospital.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:23:47 +0100
Hotel group completes £10million Yorkshire investment programme
Cedar Court Hotels has completed a major upgrade across its Yorkshire properties.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:16:14 +0100
Two fire engines called to 'deliberate' fire next to building in North Yorkshire town
A ‘deliberate’ fire has been set close to a building in a busy North Yorkshire town this morning.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:47:00 +0100
North Yorkshire town 'keen' to host Tour of Britain again after recent success
Helmsley is aiming to host the Tour of Britain once again following the success of this year’s event.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Have your say on Europe at York MP's town hall event
Have your say on Europe at York MP's town hall event

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Incinerator performance questioned as landfill waste trebles
Opposition councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire's waste incinerator is genuinely improving.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man on machete and York city centre robbery charges to appear at court
A man charged with robbing a man close to York city centre and having a machete has been remanded in custody.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for ‘world’s first carbon-negative’ Yorkshire data centre rejected
A York and North Yorkshire bid to become one of five UK AI Growth Zones has been rejected by the government.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘York in Broom’: Call for award to tackle litter and weeds in 'muck hole' city
There is a call for a ‘York in Broom’ award to recognise clean, weed-free shop fronts and encourage businesses to tackle city-centre litter

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Emerging artists to present musical showcase at major York festival
Aesthetica Film Festival’s New Music Stage returns to York Theatre Royal on November 7, featuring 10 emerging British and Irish artists, panels and masterclasses.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to expand three-in-one police, fire and ambulance roles across North Yorkshire
Plans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother slams health trust after son left in a coma
A mother has said her son nearly died in an incident at York Hospital because NHS mental health professionals "didn’t listen to her".

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York City supporters among hardest hit by soaring away-day train costs
York City fans face some of the highest rail costs in League Two for following their team.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
York accountant’s frustration after employee feared being deported over visa delays
A York accountant has voiced his frustration after his employee, a Sri Lankan national, feared she would be deported over delays in processing her visa.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of two-day road closure next month
East Riding Council has announced that Howe Lane in Kirby Underdale will be closed to through traffic for two days in November.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York brewery could sell alcohol seven days a week under new licence plans
Trig Brewery in Upper Poppleton has applied for a new premises licence.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP visits Pickering's biggest employer producing parts for Jaguar Land Rover
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake recently visited WHS Plastics in Pickering, creating car parts destined for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire charities urged to sign up for Aldi's free Christmas food donations
Yorkshire charities are being encouraged to sign up for Aldi’s surplus food programme that could help them support more people in need.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £3.8m fund launched to help East Riding residents struggling with bills
The Crisis and Resilience Fund is offering vital support to people facing financial hardship across East Riding.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire artist to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents at York care home treated to afternoon of music and memories
Residents were recently treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The award-winning Yorkshire fish and chip shop known as the best in Britain
The Scrap Box was named the best fish and chip takeaway earlier this year - see why it is so loved.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:34:35 +0100
Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:32:43 +0100
UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:19:42 +0100
James May gives 'difficult' answer on Clarkson and Hammond reunion
James May has given a "difficult" answer on a TV reunion with former Top Gear and Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:09 +0100
York man wanted for prison recall after alleged breach of sexual offence order
Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to find Ryan Richards, originally from York, who is wanted for recall to prison.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:07:50 +0100
Louis Theroux visits Yorkshire children's hospice and gets surprise interview
Legendary filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux found himself in the hot seat during a recent visit to Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100
Fears efforts to tackle poverty going 'backwards' as reality in York laid bare
There are fears efforts to tackle poverty are going backwards, with York researchers told little has changed a century on from a landmark study.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:32:45 +0100
Fire safety works in York flats gutted by blaze approved
Fire safety works planned in a York block of flats gutted by a blaze two decades ago have been approved.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
18-rated films could be shown in baby cinema clubs in York
Some films rated 15 and 18 could be shown in cinema screenings for parents with babies in York, subject to a council decision.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Protected species almost held up holiday park development
Plans for a new holiday park in the Filey area were held up after great crested newt breeding ponds were identified.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100
British popstar set to play small venue near York - here's how to get tickets
A British popstar is set to visit East Yorkshire as part of his first headline tour in a decade.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0100
Firefighters called to tractor blaze near major road
Firefighters were called to a fire close to a major road in York.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:17:36 +0100
'Car drove wrong way around roundabout' before crash in North Yorkshire
A Renault Clio drove the wrong way around a roundabout near Eastfield before crashing into another vehicle, police have said.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:04 +0100
Nightclub's 3am plans face fresh objection over 'foul-mouthed customers'
A Scarborough nightclub’s bid to extend its opening hours until 3am has been slammed over concerns of “foul-mouthed customers swearing and shouting” ahead of a crunch meeting next week.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:32:42 +0100
York nursery sold to first-time childcare buyers as founder retires
The Wendy House nursery in York has been sold following the decision of its founder to retire.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0100
Yorkshire venues turn business events into support for farming and education
Every Event Makes A Difference according to the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Have a look inside this period home for sale in a popular York area
A three-bedroom period home has hit the market in Holgate, York, for £450,000.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:07:18 +0100
Magician couple from Britain’s Got Talent bring new show to North Yorkshire
A MAGICIAN couple who appeared on TV's Britain’s Got Talent are bringing their new show to North Yorkshire.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0100
'I honestly just can’t believe this' - shoppers react as York main Post Office closes
Shoppers have branded the closure of York’s main Post Office as ‘shocking’ after it shut its doors for the last time yesterday.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Concerns over growing number of HMOs on Yorkshire coast raised by deputy mayor
Coastal areas are “predominantly affected” by houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor has said.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'Community coffee shop' could be coming to Yorkshire coastal town
Plans have been submitted to convert the former site of award-winning Three B's in Marshall Avenue, Bridlington to new premises.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'You will hear the bells before you see them' - beasts to descend on York next month
A horned, mythical creature from Alpine folklore is set to descend on York next month.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:34:50 +0100
‘It's very sad’ - Eyewitness describes huge emergency response at North Yorkshire bay
An eyewitness described how she stumbled across a huge emergency response at a remote bay near Scarborough where a body was found.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:19:20 +0100
North Yorkshire soldier who had ‘homemade cannon’ jailed for terror-linked offences
North Yorkshire soldier Mark Broadhurst has been jailed after making explosives and a homemade cannon while promoting extreme right-wing views.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:18:29 +0100
Long delays reported on main road in North Yorkshire
Long delays are being reported on a main road in North Yorkshire.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:01:46 +0100
Call for new measures to stop youngsters becoming 'hardened criminals'
A new approach should be taken to prevent young people from becoming “hardened criminals”, a North Yorkshire councillor has warned.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Couple renew vows in wartime-themed ceremony at 1940s festival
A COUPLE who share a love of the 1940s 'tied the knot' in a themed wedding at the weekend.

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