York Press

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:37:24 +0100
Main city centre car park reopens and cordon lifted after alleged sexual assault
A main York city centre car park has reopened following reports of an alleged sexual assault.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Activist calls for city centre car park to relocate before police confirm probe
A York city centre car park was closed yesterday (Thursday, October 1) as police guarded a cordon close to a shopping area where Primark is located.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:45:53 +0100
Vehicle crashes into building in York - police cordon in place
Emergency services have responded to a vehicle, which is reported to have crashed into a building in Lindsey Avenue, York.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artefacts and art treasures in York under threat as climate costs laid bare
Artefacts and art works are under threat locally, a report laying bare the effects of climate change in York and North Yorkshire has found.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0100
York care service deemed ‘unsafe’ as watchdog puts in special measures
A York care service has been placed in special measures after a watchdog deemed it “unsafe”.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:18:44 +0100
Rescuers called after bull becomes stuck in river in East Yorkshire
A rescue team has been called to the aid of a bull after it became stuck in river water near Snaith.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:29:31 +0100
Emergency services rush to vehicle fire on main North Yorkshire road
Emergency services have been called to a vehicle fire in Minskip, North Yorkshire.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:49 +0100
'Bring the camera': Free supercar event comes to Yorkshire - when and where
Supercar fans can expect Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren at The Motorist’s free supercar event in Yorkshire on October 3.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Arsonist who set fire to bin outide York hotel will have to pay £880
An arsonist faces a bill of more than £880 after he set fire to a York city centre bin.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council defends decision to invite speaker who said Virgin Mary 'wore a hijab'
North Yorkshire Council has defended inviting a speaker who claimed the Virgin Mary "wore a hijab" to give a presentation.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
On this day: York City lose after Jackie McNamara is charged with fare dodging
On this day in 2016, York City manager Jackie McNamara found himself in the headlines for fare dodging on a train.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons to stage beer festivals at its pubs in York, Selby and nationally
Beer lovers are in for a treat at a special festival at Wetherspoons in York and across the country.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York driver banned for six months for using mobile phone behind the wheel
A motorist caught using his mobile phone while driving in York city centre has been given a six-month driving ban.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘The Post Office is heading the way of the Dodo’ - York customer laments closure
York letters debate post office and TG Jones closures, Stamford Bridge railway station’s legacy, and the decline of town centres and high streets.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses divided over impact of York city centre sewer repairs
Sewer repairs in the heart of York have forced street closures and disrupted nearby businesses.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
I compared supermarket own-brand cod fillets against market leaders
WHEN buying battered fish from a supermarket, shoppers are hoping for the taste of chip shop fare.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former York care home to be demolished for 36 affordable homes
Former care home site Willow House, in Walmgate, is being cleared to make way for 36 affordable council homes.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York site manager wins prestigious award for work on Harrogate homes
Paul Douglass, site manager at Redrow’s Kingsley Manor development, recently received the Seal of Excellence Award.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harrogate to pilot new app scheme to help businesses report retail crime
Harrogate BID is set to pilot a new crime-reporting app to help businesses more easily report retail crime.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TransPennine Express staff collect bags of litter from Scarborough beach
TransPennine Express (TPE) employees took part in the Great British Beach Clean on Scarborough’s North Bay.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retired York solicitor named new president of York Vikings Rotary Club
York Vikings Rotary Club has appointed a new president, Richard Watson.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York Dungeon to turn torture chamber into tattoo studio for one night only
York Dungeon will transform its infamous Torture Room into a tattoo studio on Wednesday, October 21.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged to use Goole site as vehicle and trailer operating centre
Steven Carrie, trading as The Maltings Organic Treatment Ltd, has applied to use a Goole site as an operating centre for vehicles and trailers.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New figures show York recycling contamination rate among lowest in UK
City of York Council recorded a household recycling contamination rate of just 4.31 per cent in 2024/25.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic hits bring back memories for Boroughbridge care home residents
Musician Finlay Barrett provided an evening of music and nostalgia to residents and guests at Boroughbridge Manor care home.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother and daughter join forces to lead York communications business
Jo.P. Communications Ltd, founded in 2009 by Jo Pickering FCIM, has welcomed her daughter Grace into the company.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York residents invited to public meeting on future of water industry
Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, is hosting a public meeting to give residents the chance to share their views on the water industry.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire residents asked to help shape council spending priorities
North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation to help shape its financial plans and service priorities for the year.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yorkshire pumpkin patch named best in UK after glowing visitor reviews
Yorkshire Pumpkins has been named the UK’s best pumpkin patch, topping a national ranking from Ski Famille.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York garden centre giving away Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Dobbies, in partnership with Needlefresh, will donate five Nordmann Fir trees through its annual Community Christmas Tree campaign.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:52:06 +0100
Ryanair reveals more than 1,000 flights cancelled after UK air traffic chaos
Ryanair carried 20.1 million passengers across more than 111,700 flights during the month, up 4 per cent on the previous year.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:45:43 +0100
Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago
Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago, despite ongoing economic pressures.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:33:23 +0100
Romesh Ranganathan's eye condition explained as Celebrity Traitors star opens up
Romesh Ranganathan has opened up about a medical condition that affects his eye.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:22:12 +0100
Skip the GP appointment and see your pharmacist for these 12 conditions
Pharmacists can treat you for 12 different conditions so you can skip the phone call queue often experienced when booking a doctor's appointment.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:21:31 +0100
Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:20:41 +0100
Morrisons Christmas delivery slots are open – and there's a major change
Morrisons has opened Christmas delivery and Click & Collect slots, with Delivery Pass customers able to book across two full weeks from December 18 to 31.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:19:13 +0100
Lidl rolling out big change to checkout machines across all UK supermarkets
The new Lidl checkout machines feature overhead cameras, large vertical screens, and LED lights to alert staff when assistance is needed.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:19:50 +0100
Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 2 years after administration
Ted Baker is opening a new standalone store, which comes after it closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:17:24 +0100
Urgent warning to parents over baby sleeping bags after 50 UK recalls
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:53:28 +0100
Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 per year on bills
Energy prices go up this week – and households who are disorganised with their bills reckon it costs them £801 a year, according to research.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 10 cars most at risk of being fined for undeclared modifications
Research from Cazoo and Tempcover has found the 10 cars in the UK most likely to have undeclared modifications the ownes don't know about

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:40 +0100
Man sought by police after ‘sexual assault’ in York city centre
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault in York city centre.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Resident vandalised vehicle in street used by non-residents as car park, court told
A York resident annoyed by people using the cul-de-sac where he lives as a car park took direct action, the city's magistrates court heard.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Go ahead for new venture in medieval building from established York retailer
An established York retailer's new venture in a medieval building has been given the green light.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:11:13 +0100
York's new recycling bins unveiled - what people are being urged to do
New wheelie bins for recycling have been unveiled ahead of their roll out to thousands of York homes.

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