York Press

Sat, 17 May 2025 09:35:00 +0100
Labour-administration rethink increased charges for parking in parts of York
A spokesperson for the City of York Council Labour Group said the adjustments take feedback into account and address anomalies to provide a more graduated approach in locations outside the immediate city centre.

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Five new books to escape into this month
Whether you want to return to the world of Jane Austen, follow two souls over a millennium in a Young Adult fantasy, or travel the world to explore nature, this month’s book recommendations have something for everyone.

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:00 +0100
'An unacceptable waste of taxpayers’ money' - MP hits out after major pipe bursts
“AN unacceptable waste of taxpayers’ money" is how York MP Luke Charters has described how the Yorkshire Water has handled recent burst pipes.

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Plaque unveiled outside popular York business
Acomb Local History Group and the Bluebird Bakery in Acomb Road, has unveiled a large plaque displaying the history of Acomb outside the popular business.

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Popular family attraction near York gears up for half term
William’s Den, in North Cave, near York, in East Yorkshire is gearing up for the May half term.

Sat, 17 May 2025 09:53:00 +0100
Recent cases heard at York Magistrates Court
A shop thief and a man who steals from cars were among defendants sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court.

Sat, 17 May 2025 09:51:48 +0100
Fifteen drivers stopped in police speeding crackdown through North Yorkshire village
FIFTEEN drivers have been stopped by police in speeding crackdown in a North Yorkshire village.

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:22:00 +0100
'I lowered the tone of the street, a blow from which it has never recovered!'
Our letter writer says he lowered the tone when he moved into his street in Acomb, York - thoughts sparked by an old photo sent to The Press...

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:05:00 +0100
North Yorkshire charity celebrating 30 years
A NORTH Yorkshire charity is celebrating 30 years by launching a new fundraising campaign.

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Business owner teams up with breast cancer charity to give patients a 'little lift'
A business owner has teamed up with a breast cancer charity to help give patients a “Little Lift”

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:54:00 +0100
Country weekend walk: a short but delightful walk - with excellent cafe!
Get out this weekend for this lovely short and delightful walk- with excellent cafe!

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:47:00 +0100
Band 'captivate' York audience at sold-out show at popular city venue
Our reviewer gives his verdict on the sold-out gig of Man/Woman/Chainsaw at The Crescent, York

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:10:00 +0100
'This is not just a gig': live music night showcases York's rising musicians
Organisers want young people in the crowd to think ‘I want to be in a band like that' ahead of fast-selling live music night.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Giant revolving globe artwork to be displayed in Harrogate church
A giant globe artwork, by UK artist Luke Jerram, is to be displayed in Harrogate.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'This food was worthy of a last supper: a perfect 10' - best York restaurant?
Skosh in Micklegate is rated as one of the best places to eat in York - we scored a table one Friday night. Here is our review...

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
BBC Gladiators winner becomes new ambassador for Kinship
BBC Gladiators winner Joe Fishburn has become an ambassador for the charity Kinship.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Yorktoberfest 2025: Everything you need to know as tickets go on sale
Yorktoberfest will return in October 2025.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Free rides on heritage railway to celebrate 10th anniversary
The Yorkshire Wolds Railway is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering a day of free travel.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
On this day: strongman and strongwoman competitions in York
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that the strongest men and women in the country and Britain were set to compete in York.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Used uniform donation points set up at Outwood family of schools
Donation points have been set up at every school in the Outwood family.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
New multi-use play equipment installed on Scarcroft Green
Multi-use play equipment has been installed on Scarcroft Green in York.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
£500k investment to create digital hubs in York and North Yorkshire
Half a million pounds will be invested in digital hubs across York and North Yorkshire.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Have you had your say? Press Farm Shop, Deli or Butchers contest is almost over...
Readers have one last chance to vote in the York Press Best Farm Shop, Deli or Butchers Shop contest.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plants, expert talks, and music at Scampston Walled Garden plant fair
A plant fair is set to return to Scampston Walled Garden.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Elmbank Hotel among Cairn Hotel Group green-certified venues
A UK hospitality group, whose hotels include Elmbank Hotel in York, has been recognised for its sustainability efforts by Green Tourism.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
3D scanning of huge North Yorkshire Iron Age hoard takes place
A 3D scanning project was recently undertaken by Heritage360 to help preserve the North Yorkshire Melsonby Hoard.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the North Yorkshire couple who have fostered ten children
A foster couple, in North Yorkshire, has welcomed 10 children into their home, and is encouraging others to consider fostering.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Here are some of York's 'hidden and quirky' beer gardens to enjoy in the sunshine
From Guy Fawkes Inn on High Petergate to The Exhibition on Bootham, here are some of York's 'hidden and quirky' beer gardens according to locals.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Paedophile could spend longer in jail as Attorney General asked to intervene
A paedophile could face longer in prison after a member of the public asked the Attorney General to intervene.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Malton Food Lovers Festival to return this May bank holiday weekend
Malton's Food Lovers Festival will take place over the May bank holiday weekend (May 24 to 26).

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
This week's planning application decisions by City of York Council
A number of planning application decisions were made by City of York Council in the week beginning Monday, May 12.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Young composers' trio sonata movements win in NCEM competition
The final of the 18th National Centre for Early Music Young Composers Award took place on Thursday, May 15, with two talented young composers winning in their categories.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 'garden village' with more than 3,000 new homes near York moving forward
A developer has confirmed it is working on the creation of a village on the outskirts of York which will contain thousands of properties.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
150 new homes could be heading for edge of North Yorkshire town
York-based builder Persimmon Homes has submitted outline plans to North Yorkshire Council for their proposal on the outskirts of the town.

Sat, 17 May 2025 04:00:00 +0100
York sexual violence charity closes waiting list amid ‘unprecedented demand’
A York organisation that provides support for victims of sexual violence has had to temporarily close its waiting list due to the service facing “unprecedented demand”.

Sat, 17 May 2025 07:30:00 +0100
'Do not eat': Products sold at Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Iceland and more recalled
Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Expert shares the 65p hack that will stop your bins from smelling this summer
A waste expert has shared a 65p hack that can help you stop your bins from smelling this summer.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How well do you know Eurovision? Take this quiz to see find out what you score
Think you know the Eurovision Song Contest? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how well you can score
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Why isn’t Britain’s Got Talent on TV tonight? ITV announces schedule change
Find out why Britain's Got Talent (BGT) isn't on TV tonight (May 17) due to a schedule change on Saturday.

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:56:51 +0100
Thieves strike at York shop
Police in York have issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak to following a theft at Gear4Music.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:37:46 +0100
Parking plans for streets near York Barbican divide locals
PROPOSALS to introduce parking restrictions on streets near York’s Barbican have divided locals, with one claiming the area is being swamped by cars.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:25:44 +0100
Plan for new Italian restaurant in York move forward
The opening of Pranzo Italian restaurant in York has moved a step closer following the approval of a planning application.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:42 +0100
ResPark permits being used fraudulently by holiday let owners, claims
THE fraudulent use of residential parking (ResPark) permits by holiday let owners is growing in York, a councillors have said.

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:01:46 +0100
Cooker hob explosion in North Yorkshire home - occupant injured
AN induction hob has exploded at a home in North Yorkshire injuring the occupant.

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:10:25 +0100
Man charged after police incident in East Yorkshire
A man has been arrested following a police incident in Bridlington.

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:00 +0100
Popular record fair set for return to York
A POPULAR record fair is returning to The Crescent in York this weekend.

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:28:00 +0100
Haxby Station included in £14 billion plan to fix Yorkshire's 'broken' railways
A new station would be built in Haxby under a newly published £14 billion plan to fix Yorkshire's "broken" railways.

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:19:20 +0100
Fire crews attend crash on major York road involving car and motorbike
Emergency services have been called to a two-car crash on a major road in North Yorkshire.

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:09:26 +0100
North Yorkshire business burglary sees eight bikes stolen
North Yorkshire Police is searching for a suspect in Nike VaporMax shoes after eight bikes were stolen in a business burglary near Whitby.

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