York Press

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Tragic to see’ - growing concern over damage to historic landmark
A York man has called on English Heritage to tackle damage to the historic mound at Clifford's Tower.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:27:02 +0100
Police called in after fire in York suburb
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to an abandoned motorcycle which was on fire in Acomb around 7.15pm yesterday (Tuesday, August 25).

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillor speaks out over major roadwork project in York suburb
A councillor has reassured the public after communication issues have caused issues for a major roadworks project in a York suburb.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your questions sought on upcoming budget and council tax amid challenges facing York
People have been urged to submit their questions about City of York Council's upcoming budget.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:09:22 +0100
Thieves target commercial property in York business park
North Yorkshire Police said the burglary took place at 4pm on Friday, August 14 from the hallway of Acorn Commercial Finance in Clifton Moor Business Village.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0100
North Yorkshire museum seeks clues after century-old WWI photo found in pub
A NORTH Yorkshire museum is appealing for information after a photo dating back over 110 years was found in a pub.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:12:00 +0100
Wheelchair friendly bench installed alongside river by North Yorkshire towns
A new wheelchair friendly bench has been installed by a Ryedale council.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:07:00 +0100
Camera club's latest work features two bugs, a sunset and a faraway island
Malton and Norton Camera Club members latest work is highlighted in these

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North York Moors could get first 'virtual' glamping site
A SET of new remotely managed glamping pods could be built in the North York Moors National Park.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Renovator's dream' six-bed Victoria townhouse to go under the hammer
A Grade II listed York townhouse described as a 'renovator's dream home' is set to go to auction next week.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
How Emmerdale star and 'lucky sausage' help brides have sunny wedding days
Despite the recent hot and dry weather, brides are leaving nothing to chance and the quirky tradition of burying a sausage the night before their wedding to ward off rain is still in full swing.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100
Much loved North Yorkshire restaurant saved after liquidation transfer
The company behind the much-loved Caramba Brazilian Steakhouse restaurants in York and Selby has gone into liquidation but a transfer to new owners has saved the Selby operation.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
History of Selby's War Memorial Hospital to be explored in upcoming talk
Selby Civic Society will host its next speaker event in September, exploring the history of Selby’s War Memorial Hospital.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York theatre-maker takes relationship awareness show across the Atlantic
Lise Kaye-Bell, founder of Soundproofbox CIC and creator of Red Flags, has taken her show to venues across America.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scarborough Sunrise Walk marks 18 years of fundraising for hospice care
Saint Catherine’s has launched its annual Sunrise Walk, now in its 18th year, taking place in Scarborough next month.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families invited to enjoy cycling activities as Tour of Britain hits Beverley
Beverley Westwood is set to host a variety of cycling-based activities for families as part of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire artist's Richmond exhibition to help protect tropical forests
North Yorkshire-based artist Claire Milner’s solo show, Gardeners of Eden, will be on view at NoonPowell Fine Art in Richmond.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York businesses warned of autumn cash flow crisis as tax deadlines loom
Small and medium-sized businesses are being warned to prepare for an autumn cash flow crisis, according to accountancy firm Azets.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home opens its doors for family fete in aid of Malton hospital
Manor Park Care Home in Old Malton is opening its doors for a day of traditional fun and fundraising.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
York opticians urge parents to book children's eye tests before school
Specsavers York and Specsavers Vangarde are encouraging families to book appointments for their children ahead of the new school term.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire ranked among UK's best places for access to nature
North Yorkshire has been ranked as one of the best places in the UK for nature access, according to new research from Blacks.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween Adventure brings witches, zombies and pumpkins to Yorkshire site
A woodland witch trail, zombie laser tag and a pumpkin patch are among the family-friendly highlights coming to Stockeld Park.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple return to Yorkshire Dales pub where they married 30 years ago
A couple has returned to the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales, where they got married, to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major medical conference set to bring more than £600,000 to Harrogate
Harrogate Convention Centre has secured the 2027 contract to host the 14th Meeting of the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Diseases.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gillamoor and High Farndale set for Feversham Cricket League final
The Feversham Cricket League Top Four Play-off final between Gillamoor and High Farndale will take place on Duncombe Park this weekend.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:18:34 +0100
King Charles 'seismic with rage' as Beckhams invite Prince Andrew
King Charles was reportedly "seismic with rage" after the Beckhams invited Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a birthday.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:12:40 +0100
Dolly Parton's life in pictures over decades-long career after death aged 80
Dolly Parton lived an extraordinary life, with her music reaching millions of people around the world

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:11:46 +0100
Shoppers warned 'do not eat' wraps sold in Sainsbury's and Morrisons due to recall
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, which are sold in UK supermarkets such as Sainsbury's and Morrisons.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:32:09 +0100
Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4%. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:47 +0100
How to save on energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises £60 to £1,723
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man died in burnt-out car in North Yorkshire after fire likely started by cigarette
A 25-year-old man was found dead in a burnt-out car in North Yorkshire after a fire likely started by a cigarette, an inquest heard.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0100
‘Much-loved’ York man, 37, found dead at home
A “much-loved” York man, 37, died by suicide, a coroner has concluded.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:17:22 +0100
Key road through York city centre closed for construction works
Rougier Street is shut until 6pm on Wednesday, August 26, with the positioning of machinery and equipment in the centre of the road.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Repairs to buildings set to be transformed in major York street approved
Repairs to buildings in a major York shopping street which are set to be transformed have been given the go ahead.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:40:02 +0100
Man dies after crash on main North Yorkshire road
A man has died following a crash on a main road in North Yorkshire.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Bin bags 'ripped apart and fly-infested' after weeks of missed collections in York
Bin bags left uncollected for weeks in a York neighbourhood have been ripped open by animals and infested with flies, a resident has said.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Blocking of empty York live music venue conversion goes to hearing
An appeal against the decision to block plans to convert an empty live music venue in York has gone to a hearing.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Exhibition within York’s ancient walls reveals city’s long-hidden Irish heritage
An exhibition in Fishergate Postern Tower is shedding light on York's Irish heritage, tracing the famine migrants who settled beside the city's walls and helped shape its history.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Forget 101 Dalmatians- these six pups stole the show at special reunion near York
Forget 101 - these six Dalmatians, a birthday cake, Champagne and a campsite full of wagging tails near York made for a memorable celebration.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Grease, The Shining and Jurassic Park set for outdoor York cinema screenings
Singalong nostalgia, psychological horror and prehistoric adventure are all on the programme as outdoor cinema returns to York Museum Gardens.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Major disruption expected amid strikes and engineering on railways
Rail passengers are being urged to only travel if essential this bank holiday with major disruption expected.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:13 +0100
Plans for large clifftop home refused over stability and neighbour concerns
PLANS to build a large house at a clifftop location on the North Yorkshire coast have been refused over concerns about safety and its impact on neighbours.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0100
The time Hollywood star Johnny Depp causes a fan frenzy in York
The extraordinary scenes when Hollywood star Johnny Depp arrived in York and sent the city into a fan frenzy.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:39:40 +0100
York skin therapist takes home prestigious award
Award-winning skin therapies SKN by Ben is celebrating after being recognised for his contribution to the beauty industry.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Professional golfer's plans for entertainment venue in Yorkshire town approved
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has approved a planning application from professional golfer Sam Robinson of FORE Sims Limited to change the use of a vacant commercial unit at the Flemingate Centre in Beverley.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Major kitchen retailer opens new store in North Yorkshire town
A kitchen retailer has opened a new showroom in Harrogate town centre.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Passenger disruption expected as rail bridge in Yorkshire undergoes £800,000 upgrade
Brotherton Bridge, near Knottingley has carried trains across the River Aire since the mid-19th century and will undergo essential engineering work from Saturday, August 29, to Monday, August 31.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
North Yorkshire MP objects to hotel being used as emergency accommodation
A NORTH Yorkshire MP has objected to the use of a hotel as emergency accommodation due to ‘serious concerns’.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:50:19 +0100
Person 'sets fire' to fence outside home in North Yorkshire before fleeing
North Yorkshire Police is investigating an alleged arson outside a home in North Yorkshire.

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