York Press
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000Iconic Great Wave artwork exhibition opens in York - in pictures
The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the world’s most recognisable artworks, is now on show at York Art Gallery.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:09:00 +0000'This means everything' - salon owner celebrates being named finalist in Press awards
Ivy Lane Hair & Beauty Studio in York has been named as a finalist in The Press competition to find the city's best hairdresser.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000House burglars wrote off man's £7,500 car in 60mph police chase, court hears
Two burglars wrote off a North Yorkshire man’s treasured car after they stole it and took it on a 60mph police chase through a sleeping town, York Crown Court heard.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Celebration for care home residents to mark Chinese New Year
Stamford Bridge Beaumont Care Home celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 with residents, featuring red lanterns, traditional food, and cultural activities.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan announces intimate UK tour
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has announced an intimate UK tour for spring 2027, taking fans through his life and music career
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Malton insurance broker expands farm team
Independent Malton insurance broker McClarrons has expanded its farm team with the appointment of Sally Conner.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000North Yorkshire farm shop named region's food retailer of the year
A North Yorkshire farm shop has been named the region's food retailer and producer of the year.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Historic York street should be protected from undignified commercialisation'
Our letter writer has criticised the 'undignified commercialisation of Shambles in response to it being described as 'Disneyfied'.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Churches invited to become ‘Pilgrim Places’ for reflection and prayer
Churches are being invited to become “Pilgrim Places” for reflection and prayer as part of the Faith in the North initiative
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Yorkshire talent celebrated at Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards
Three Yorkshire stars of the British racing world have been celebrated for their dedication and talent.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Several people spotted scaling York Minster - here's why
A number of people have been spotted climbing on York’s most iconic landmark – all for a very good reason.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New riverside bar plan for York restaurant that has stood empty for years
The restaurant has stood empty since it was built as part of refurbishments to the wider Guildhall complex completed more than three years ago.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Visit this North Yorkshire garden for £1 this March
People in North Yorkshire can enjoy a day out for £1 this March.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'About time' or 'more difficult' - views on new wheelie bins for York recycling
Press readers had their say after plans to ditch recycling boxes for wheelie bins were unveiled by City of York Council on Monday, February 23.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care village on outskirts of Pocklington to host open day
A care village on the outskirts of Pocklington is opening it's doors next weekend.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Champagne house Laurent-Perrier partners with new Whitby venue
The Treasury Whitby has announced a new partnership with Champagne house Laurent-Perrier, bringing its portfolio to the venue
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000UK's 'queen of spy fiction' coming to North Yorkshire next month
A crime author who worked in British intelligence is set to share her real-life secrets at an event in Yorkshire.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity reveals opening date for its biggest ever shop - in York
A Yorkshire charity has announced the opening date of its biggest ever shop – which is coming to a York retail park next month.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Don't miss your chance to see the Super League trophy in York
Super League fans will soon have the chance to see the sport’s top prize up close in a special one-day event in York.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Free Easter-themed sculpture trail coming to York next month
A colourful public art trail is coming to York next month.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Harrogate MP praises award-winning cancer support programme
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has praised the award-winning Active Against Cancer service after a recent visit
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Award-winning North Yorkshire bakehouse and butchers set to open new shop
An award-winning North Yorkshire bakehouse and butchers is set to open a new flagship shop - with a celebrity guest expected at the opening.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Aspiring artists given painting supplies in donation
Linton-on-Ouse Primary School in North Yorkshire receives art supplies donation from Annington, boosting pupils' annual art exhibition and creative projects.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Permits to tackle 'over-parking' in York streets welcomed - and will launch in days
The introduction of residential parking (ResPark) permits comes after residents who support them said they were being swamped by cars.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000York restaurant hidden on 'charming' street among top brunch and lunch spots in 2026
Find out why this Italian restaurant in York hidden on a 'charming' street has been named among the UK's top 100 brunch and lunch spots for 2026
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Thug defied court by being with woman he had previously threatened to kill
Police caught a thug with a woman he had previously threatened to kill - in defiance of a court order protecting her from him. The couple were stopped in a car on the A19 near Selby.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000Woman paid rogue rescue centre to rehome dog - but it was found dead with 40 others
A Harrogate woman paid an Essex rescue centre owner to rehome her dog – and the animal was found dead when police raided the rogue business.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000Yorkshire fish and chip restaurant crowned best in the UK
Trenchers of Whitby named best fish and chip restaurant in the UK at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2026, praised for quality, sustainability and Yorkshire hospitality.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:51:26 +0000Major UK supermarkets suffer supply shortages but Brits urged to 'shop as normal'
Fruit and vegetable shortages have been reported at supermarkets across the UK, including Lidl, Asda, and Tesco, due to heavy rain in key growing areas.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:10:11 +0000Campfire believed to have started devastating North York Moors blaze
A major fire which had a devastating affect on a large area of the North York Moors - costing the fire service alone £2m - is believed to have been started by a campfire.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:50:59 +0000Chippies in York and North Yorkshire named the best of the best in industry 'Oscars'
Fish and chip restaurants across York and North Yorkshire have been named as the best in the nation at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:24:34 +0000Emergency services at scene of crash in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash in North Yorkshire.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:38:44 +0000Person extricated after car and tractor collide in North Yorkshire
A person was trapped in a car following a collision with a tractor earlier today (Thursday).
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:31 +0000Police 'thoroughly reviewing' investigation report into devastating fire
NORTH Yorkshire Police had said they are investigating the findings of a report into a major fire which had a devastating affect on a large area of the North York Moors.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:25 +0000MPs and councillors ‘infuriated’ by cause of Langdale Moor blaze
MPs representing areas around the Langdale Moor blaze have said they are ‘infuriated’ by what is believed to have started the fire last summer.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:06:11 +0000Hundreds of jobs at risk at supermarket giant with branches in York
Sainsbury's has announced that hundreds of jobs are at risk amid a head office restructure.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:04:56 +0000Businesses in North Yorkshire town to be asked to open toilets to the public
BUSINESSES in a North Yorkshire town will be asked to make their toilets available to the public.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:57:31 +0000Robots help break records for North Yorkshire firm in 2025
Harrogate-based advanced engineering and robotics firm Synthotech Group has reported a record year in 2025.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:05:40 +0000York and North Yorkshire leaders set out their growth ambitions
Detailed plans for the economic future of York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority were unveiled in York today (thur) at the Malmaison Hotel.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:05:22 +0000Woman dies at home - police appeal to people in York to help find family
An 80-year-old woman has died at home with police now appealing to people in York to help find her family.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000York man guilty of attempted murder of ex-girlfriend - and now faces danger probe
A top judge has called for an investigation into the danger posed by York man Jake Joe Bamber - who stalked and tried to murder his former girlfriend.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:14:49 +0000Take that! 'Robbie Williams' takes on North Yorkshire pub, re-opening tomorrow
A singer who performs as a Robbie Williams tribute act has taken on the reins of a Boroughbridge pub, which re-opens tomorrow (Friday) at 12 noon.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:36:11 +0000Emergency closure of North Yorkshire level crossing after near-miss involving child
Network Rail said today it had secured a 21‑day emergency closure order on February 19 its named Frogmire Lane level crossing in Knaresborough.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:46:27 +0000Vandals disrupt council's trial on seafront overnight parking ban in North Yorkshire
VANDALS have limited a North Yorkshire council’s ability to make a decision on a ban on overnight parking at coastal sites.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:00 +0000Tourist tax ‘simply wrong’ and ‘shouldn't be taken forward’, say North Yorks Tory MPs
A so called tourist tax for York and North Yorkshire is “simply wrong” and “should not be taken forward”, Conservative MPs in the county have said.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:51 +0000Community response praised after report blames 'naked flame' for moorland fire
Members of the community have been praised for their response to the moorland fire which was 'ten times the size of the Great Fire of London.'
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:04:40 +0000More acts added to line up at North Yorkshire festival
Deer Shed festival in Baldersby Park has announced more acts.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:53:42 +0000Car containing designer handbag stolen from York suburb
A car – containing an expensive designer handbag - has been stolen from a York suburb after being parked up with mechanical issues.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:23:15 +0000Public meeting called amid fears planning changes could see feed mill expand
A PUBLIC meeting is being held next week over concerns proposed planning changes could see the expansion of one of the county's largest animal feed businesses.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:14:14 +0000Plans for new North Yorkshire nature reserve get underway
A FIVE-YEAR project to create a new local nature reserve in North Yorkshire is underway, the council has said.