York Press

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:56:21 +0000
Owners win fight to stop former pub they've been living in being forced to reopen
​The owners of a former North Yorkshire village pub have successfully overturned an enforcement notice requiring them to restore the building to use as a public house.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:30:24 +0000
Car seized by police in North Yorkshire
A Mercedes car has been seized by North Yorkshire Police after a motorist was found driving without a licence or insurance in Scarborough.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:29:00 +0000
Gone but not forgotten - long-lost shops and businesses of this key York street
A look back at the long-lost shops and businesses from this key York street

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:04:00 +0000
'Amazing, incredible' tributes paid to Ryedale's Dr Jean Toynbee
WHEN popping to the shops in Malton conversations with Dr Jean Toynbee would often begin with: ‘You won’t remember me, but I was your patient when...’.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Why is the best of York signing up to voucher deals?
We all like a bargain! And isn’t it all the better when we can still go out and have a great time, enjoying fine and tasty foods, using discount vouchers.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
‘Remarkable’ York townhouse hits the market for £1.5 million - take a look around
A “remarkable” townhouse has hit the market in Mount Vale, near York Racecourse – for £1.5 million.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for changes to future York Christmas Markets spark Blue Badge row
It comes amid proposals to change the way future York Christmas Markets are run.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Father admits grabbing son by throat during argument over drying clothes
A Selby father who held his teenage son in a throat hold during an argument over heating has admitted non-fatal strangulation.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It was spectacular' - York couple complete legendary rally across Europe
A York couple have completed a once in a lifetime rally through some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Caravan park pitches could double despite anger over 'tourism saturation'
A seasonal touring caravan park in an East Yorkshire coastal heritage area looks set to double the number of pitches despite objections from a local councillor and a residents assocaition over ‘tourism saturation’.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Library books returned 50 years late - after turning up in East Yorks charity shop
A pair of library books have been returned 50 years after they were due back – after they were found in a Beverley charity shop.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:04:00 +0000
Cost of living help landing next month as government support rolls out for families
Families will see £150 off energy bills, a minimum wage rise, rail fare freeze and Universal Credit changes from April 2026. Here’s what support is coming in,

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:04:39 +0000
The 2 things you should never do when washing wool clothes to avoid ruining them
People have been advised to avoid doing a couple of things when washing wool clothing, so it can be kept in good condition

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:23:40 +0000
Man in court charged with wounding with intent after alleged stabbing in York
Jordan Ellerby has appeared in court charged with wounding with intent after an alleged stabbing in Trinity Lane, York.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:43:04 +0000
PICTURES - Morris dancers delight crowds in York and North Yorkshire
Morris dancers have delighted people with performances in York and Knaresborough today.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:57:08 +0000
Police warn drivers not to park on footpath along main road in York
North Yorkshire Police have warned those parking along Haxby Road in York not to obstruct its footpath.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:09:47 +0000
Girl, 13, receives a 'life-changing' bionic arm after being born without hand
Lexi Medforth, from Pocklington, who was born with a rare congenital condition, has been gifted a bionic Hero Arm.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:54:20 +0000
Award-winning tour company opens new ticket office and shop in York
The Deathly Dark Tours of York has opened a new premises in Grape Lane, York.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:27:41 +0000
'It's a win-win' - York businesses hail successful scheme to encourage shoppers
Businesses in York are celebrating Shop York, which helps encourage shoppers to the city and increase footfall.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:19:59 +0000
Area of main road in York set to close for two weeks
A stretch of Micklegate in York is to close for two weeks to allow for sewer works, City of York Council has confirmed.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:55:29 +0000
Shoppers warned to wear 'masks and gloves' to dispose of recalled toy due to asbestos
Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0000
Station sex offender and thieving employee sentenced at York court
A man who sexually assaulted a woman at a railway station and a thieving employee were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:43:25 +0000
Sheds in York believed to have been set alight by arsonists
Three garden sheds in the Kilburn Road area of York are believed to have been targeted by arsonists.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:25:23 +0000
Firefighters called to crash in North Yorkshire village
Fire crews have been called to passengers of a car which crashed into a wall in Farnham, Knaresborough.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0000
Scenic weekend walk that takes in a lost village and Dead Man's Hill
This week's walk is full of history, with cracking views and a chance for exploration. Get your walking boots on!

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Renovated 1960s house for sale in prime York location for £700k - look inside
A fully renovated 1960s house has hit the market in a Sycamore Place, off Bootham in York - for £700,000.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:50:00 +0000
'The vote in Denton and Gorton was a protest vote' - reader's letter
The vote in Denton and Gorton was a protest vote says our letter writer - do you agree?

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
World Book Day 2026 countdown begins - 16 fabulous old photos for inspiration
WORLD Book Day 2026 countdown has begun so we've dipped into our archive to share 10 fabulous old photos from past events.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Secret York garden 'hidden in plain sight' with a 'surprise' around every corner
This secret National Trust garden in York with a 'surprise' around every corner opens for spring and summer 2026 this weekend

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
How re-opened village-owned pub became vital part of North Yorkshire community
A community-owned ‘pub and hub’ is the toast of the North Yorkshire village of Skelton-on-Ure.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Are these 'top ten' offers on your menu for York Restaurant Week?
York Restaurant Week starts next month and already cash-conscious diners are snapping up some tasty deals.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:35:00 +0000
Why my visit to this fabulous 'tucked-away' York cafe was bittersweet
Have you been to this 'tucked-away' cafe in the heart of historic York? Our reviewer has...

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York City Walls to be lit up for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
York City Walls are set to be lit up in rainbow colours to mark LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
York drink driver fled police pursuit on two motorways, court hears
A York drink driver who evaded police efforts to box him in during a late-night pursuit along two motorways has been jailed.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands of patients across York could benefit from digital physiotherapy app
Patients across York and Scarborough could soon benefit from faster, more convenient physiotherapy care with a new app.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
UK's top strong men and women to compete in York this summer
The Giants Live strongman events will return to York Barbican this summer, with Britain’s Strongest Woman and England’s Strongest Man.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work set to begin on restoring community football pitch in Scarborough
The next phase of work to restore the Scarborough Sports Village's 3G pitch is about to begin.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Top ceramics event to return to York Racecourse later this year
The York Ceramics Fair, curated by the Craft Potters Association, will take place at York Racecourse on March 7 and March 8.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New sensory garden opens at Huntington School to support pupils' emotional needs
A new sensory garden installed at a school in Huntington is supporting pupils' emotional and sensory needs.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council launches LGBTQ+ campaign to encourage fostering or adoption
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a campaign to encourage people to foster and adopt, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New song for children about life's journey available across York schools
A new children’s song, The Pilgrim Way, is helping schools across York explore the concept of life as a pilgrimage.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New £1m fund to address social research in York and North Yorkshire
The University of York has launched a £1 million fund to support community research in York and North Yorkshire.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Big name musician announces York date as part of upcoming 2026 tour
Elvis Costello and The Imposters have announced a show at the York Barbican as part of their 2026 tour.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Masonic company's York care home among sites set to be sold
The care home's owners, a Masonic company, announced they were selling as part of their exit from the sector amid unsustainable costs.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community service held in Scarborough to remember those lost during pandemic
A community reflection service is being held in Scarborough to remember those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Gem of a place’ York cafe and bakery wows visitors as possibly the best in the UK
This Scandi-inspired York cafe and artisan bakery is a 'gem of a place' and wows visitors as possibly the best in the UK

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Met Office predicts heavy showers across York this weekend
The Met Office is predicting a wet start to the weekend, with heavy rain early on, across York.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
1960s models, tramways and fairgrounds feature in York railway show
The York Area Group (YAG) of North York Moors Railway will host their show in York next month.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
St Chad’s in York’s South Bank prepares to mark 100 years with celebrations
St Chad’s Church is preparing to mark 100 years of service, reflection, and celebration in the heart of the community.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Salon is finalist in Press competition to name York's best hairdresser
The Colour Works Hair Salon, in Huntington, York, has been listed as one of the top ten hairdressers in the city by readers of The Press.

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